The march is a very boring thing, how boring it is, so boring that if it weren't for the pain in his thigh, Su Bai would have fallen asleep! It's just that after riding a horse for a day in a row, Su Bai felt that the inner thighs were a little red and swollen, and it wouldn't take long to wear out, but when he went to the battlefield, he couldn't be so delicate, he could only stiffen!

Before dark, 30,000 horses arrived in a small county town, where they would be resupplyed. Of course, it is impossible for all the grain and grass of 30,000 people to be pulled to the border in Chang'an, but a part of it will be taken from every city it passes, so that the loss will be smaller.

After camping, someone naturally set up a tent for Su Bai, his tent was in the center of the army, next to Li Jing's tent, and on the side this was Li Keshi's and Zhang Gongjin's tent. The scene of 30,000 troops living and cooking is very spectacular!

Seeing that half of the county town was bright, all of them were soldiers who were cooking with a bonfire, Han Laohu and Wang Qingyang walked in with a bowl of broth, which was made for Su Bai alone, and the soldiers could only eat some coarse grains and dried vegetable soup.

Huang Shilang and Su Bai shared a tent, and when they saw Han Laohu and they came in with broth, they were not polite, poured a big bowl for themselves, took out two flatbreads in their bags, and ate the broth. Su Bai asked Han Laohu and Wang Qingyang to sit down, and the four of them formed a small circle. I've been tired for a day, and even this broth, which I am usually tired of, now tastes different.

The shading effect of the tent is very poor, the lights are bright outside, and occasionally you can see the shadows flashing, and the sound of people neighing and neighing comes from time to time, and there is actually some liveliness. After the four of them had eaten, Han Laohu and Wang Qingyang cleaned up and walked out with the leftovers, they still had to sleep in the camp at night, and it was time to go back and clean up.

Not long after the two of them walked on the front foot, Zhang Gongjin walked in, and saw Su Bai lying on the animal skin in a daze, so he walked over, gently kicked Su Bai in, squeezed out a little place, and made it himself, leaned his back on the tent cloth behind him, looked at Su Bai and smiled: "What kind of boy, let's camp in the wild for the first time"

Su Bai nodded with a smile and said, "Exactly, it's really a bit of a novelty", Zhang Gongjin stretched his waist and said: "It's okay now, the humidity is not heavy, and it's okay to sleep on the ground with animal skins apart, if it's in summer, people can't stand it." After two days of cold weather, before going to bed, you have to burn a bonfire on the ground, and finally extinguish it with earth, cover it with animal skins, and heat it for half a night."

Su Bai smiled: "Fortunately, Uncle Zhang has the guidance of this trip, otherwise the little nephew would not know how many crimes he has suffered", Zhang Gongjin laughed twice, stretched out his finger and pointed at Huang Shilang and said: "There is Lao Huang, where is the turn for me to guide you."

Huang Shilang smiled and said nothing, didn't defend himself, and didn't be modest about anything.

Su Bai would not be naïve, a Zhang Gongjin came just to chat with him, but Zhang Gongjin didn't take the initiative to say, and it was inconvenient for him to take the initiative to ask, and the two finally got to the point after talking about some things.

"Ugly cow, if you want to say that we are on this trip, the most elite troops, that is, your two thousand people", Zhang Gongjin said as if inadvertently, Su Bai said modestly: "Everywhere, they are all Uncle Cheng and Uncle Qin's old subordinates, and the little nephew is just borrowed for use."

Zhang Gongjin gently slapped his knee with his right hand and said, "Ugly cow, don't you think your two thousand cavalry are a bit of a waste in logistics?" Su Bai said with a smile: "Since the marshal has arranged it like this, there must be a reason for him, and besides, the three armies have not moved, and the grain and grass go first, and this grain and grass is not a trivial matter."

Zhang Gongjin said with a smile: "I'll tell you clearly, I came this time, it was ordered by the marshal, let me probe your tone, these two thousand elite cavalry, the marshal plans to use it as a blade!" And you're still in the logistics, and the security is absolutely guaranteed, how about it? ”

Su Bai chuckled in his heart, did his heart begin? Are you going to take my military power directly? But if I refuse, I'm afraid that Li Jing will let me lead the iron cavalry directly to the front line! It seems that this logistics will not be able to stay any longer.

Su Bai looked at Huang Shilang and wanted to ask for Huang Shilang's opinion. Huang Shilang shook his head firmly, Su Bai understood when he looked at his eyes, he was letting himself refuse, and he couldn't give up the military power in his hands!

Huang Shilang's movements Zhang Gongjin naturally saw it, but he still looked at Su Bai with a smile as if nothing had happened, "How is it, boy?" ”。

Su Bai pretended to be a little ashamed

Guilty look: "I'm afraid this is going to disappoint the marshal, in fact, these two thousand cavalry have always been funded by the prince behind the scenes, and they are not directly under my control, if the marshal really has this intention, please let the marshal contact them himself." As long as they agree, I'll have nothing else to say."

Zhang Gongjin smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll just take the words back in a while." You kid really has a temper with the old man, hahahaha! If the old man has this kind of elite in his hands, the old man will not let it out, how many military merits do you have in the hands of such elites? How can it be given so easily? ”

Su Bai has known Zhang Gongjin for a short time, and he can't tell how much sincerity and how much falsehood he said in this sentence, so he just smiled lightly: "The main thing is that this is really not for the little nephew to call the shots."

Zhang Gongjin laughed and said: "You kid is not good at learning anyone, you have to learn from Lao Cheng, look at your current cheekiness, I'm afraid Lao Cheng will be embarrassed when he sees you." Su Bai pretended to be embarrassed and said: "The heat of the little nephew is still three points worse than Uncle Cheng."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Gongjin laughed again, and the two chatted for a while, and Su Bai sent Zhang Gongjin out of the tent, and saw him enter Li Jing's tent after a circle, apparently to help him convey the news.

Huang Shilang leaned over to Su Bai and said: "This matter may be a ghost in which Li Keshi is doing, I understand Li Jing, he is very generous, and he will definitely not deal with a junior like you."

Su Bai shook his head and said: "After all, they are a family, and if he wants to give me military power, it proves that he is not on a neutral position, but more inclined to his younger brother."

Huang Shilang nodded and said: "The military power cannot be handed over no matter what, and if you hand it over the first point, it will be difficult to get military merit." The second point is that just like the elite of our ghost king army, as long as you lend it out, you will definitely not get it back! Third, with these two thousand ghost king troops here, even if you are allowed to go to the front line, it is not without a fight."

Su Bai nodded, since he was already on his way to the battlefield, if he wanted to spend this war comfortably, it would be completely impossible, Su Bai just wanted to go home with all his arms and legs as much as possible! There are still parents, wives and children, sisters and brothers at home, waiting for me to go back!

Su Bai smiled: "After spending so much money and spending so much time training the army, I don't want to make wedding dresses for others!" Huang Shilang said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, Li Jing is the most face-saving person, and he won't mention it a second time, but according to his temperament, it is absolutely impossible for these two thousand elites to be left alone." I'm afraid that you will have to follow to the front line, and it is inevitable that you will have to fight in short quarters."

Su Bai looked at the big boring that was lying flat on the ground and said, "It's okay, I also wanted to try my phoenix wings gilding for a long time?" Finish! ”

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Li Jingzheng frowned and stared at a map in front of him, which depicted the mountains and rivers of the Tang Dynasty, towns and towns, and there was a red line drawn with cinnabar on three sides, which was connected to the border from Chang'an, which was the route of his army.

It also records in detail what city they will be in, how much grain and grass they will get, and so on. When he was calculating how many days to get to his destination, the big tent was opened outside, and Zhang Gongjin walked in.

After Li Jing glanced up, he focused his gaze on the map again, and said without raising his head: "That kid refused", Zhang Gongjin smiled: "Yes, such a good army, who is willing to go to diplomacy, do you know that kid told me how many taels of silver a soldier will cost today?" Fifty taels! My God, these soldiers cost 10,000 taels! What is this concept? That's enough for us to feed nearly 10,000 soldiers for more than a month! ”

Li Jing frowned and said, "This kind of elite just protects this yellow-haired child, it's a bit of a waste!" Even if he refuses, at the critical moment, the old man can't let this kind of elite soldier go! ”

Zhang Gongjin smiled: "That kid is not stupid, he must have thought of these things, but he still refused, what does it mean?" It shows that people are going to go to the battlefield from the beginning, so if you let him go to the front, he won't be afraid of anything."

Li Jing said: "Before the expedition, His Majesty told me, let me protect this little child, saying that he is of great use to the Tang Dynasty, I asked Your Majesty, if there is really a case, do you know what Your Majesty said?" ”

Zhang Gongjin shook his head, he is not Li Shimin's roundworm, how do you know Li Shimin's thoughts

。 Li Jing said softly: "Your Majesty said that it is better to use ten thousand pawns than to abandon the ugly cow!" Zhang Gongjin took a breath of cold air, he never expected Su Bai to have such a status in Li Shimin's mind!

Li Jing continued: "Just two days ago, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally visited my mansion, do you know why? ”

Zhang Gongjin shook his head, but he guessed in his heart, after all, the fact that Su Bai is the prince's confidant has almost been made public, and he has already heard of it.

Li Jing continued: "He asked me to take Su Bai with me, first, he wanted him to learn from me to lead soldiers, and secondly, he felt that my side was the safest place!" Zhang Gongjin fell silent, and even became a little jealous.

Li Jing said softly: "If the grade is less than ten years old, you will be favored by Your Majesty and trusted by the prince!" I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse! ”

Zhang Gongjin was shocked when he heard this: "Don't do anything stupid, there are countless Xuanwei in the camp!" If you make any changes, I'm afraid Your Majesty will know the news in the evening! Li Jing smiled: "Of course I won't do anything stupid, and he and I have no conflict of interest." I also understand His Majesty's intention to let him go to the battlefield, it is nothing more than wanting some military merits, so that he can go back in the future so that he can be promoted."

"Yes, I don't care about a little bit of military merit, but these two thousand elite soldiers! But it doesn't cost him anything! Li Jing's eyes flashed, and then quickly disappeared, and he said softly: "Gongjin, my brother and that kid have a little conflict, I'm afraid that he will do something that he can't think of, you help me keep an eye on the two of them, and tell me immediately if there is any abnormality."

Zhang Gongjin agreed, looking in the direction of Su Bai's tent, his expression was somewhat complicated, the achievements of this ten-year-old son inevitably made them a little embarrassed.

Chang'an, the Imperial Palace

Li Shimin reviewed the day's recitals, and now he can finally relax himself, now he is naked, lying on the soft collapse, a delicate beauty is pressing his back, this woman is Concubine Yang, and the biological mother of the prince Li Ke is the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui, and was admitted to the palace by Li Shimin.

Under Concubine Yang's weak and boneless hands, Li Shimin completely relaxed himself, and only felt that the cells in his whole body were cheering. Concubine Yang massaged Li Shimin with moderate strength, and said softly: "Why is Your Majesty frowning? But what's not going to be happy about? ”

Li Shimin hummed softly, and Concubine Yang continued: "Then you might as well say that the concubine body listens, although the concubine body can't share the worries of His Majesty, but it is still possible to be a qualified audience."

Li Shimin chuckled and said: "Concubine Ai has a heart, I have nothing to do, it's just that I have too many things to worry about recently, and I'm just a little tired."

Concubine Yang didn't speak, her hands gently pressed on Li Shimin's neck, Li Shimin couldn't help but let out a comfortable moan, and chuckled: "Concubine Ai's massage techniques are getting better and better."

Concubine Yang sighed and said: "The concubine is useless, and you can only use this massage technique to relax for Your Majesty", Li Shimin smiled: "Concubine Ai is always so humble, by the way, why didn't you see Ke'er", as soon as she heard Li Ke's name, the corners of Concubine Yang's mouth couldn't help but hook up, and said with a smile: "I've fallen asleep, by the way, Your Majesty, Ke'er's calligraphy has improved a lot recently, and the concubine has a copy of the "Book of Filial Piety" that he copied yesterday, and I will ask Your Majesty to review it in a while."

Li Shimin now feels a terrible pain in his head when he hears the word review, but when he sees Concubine Yang's eager expression, Li Shimin really can't bear to disappoint her. Still nodded and smiled: "Okay, then I want to see how much Ke'er's calligraphy has improved."

Just when Li Shimin was enjoying the massage and planning to do something beneficial to his body and mind for a while, suddenly a somewhat hoarse voice sounded outside the main hall: "Old slave Wang Xi, please see Your Majesty."

Li Shimin lay on the bed, lazily did not move, and said softly: "Come in", the door of the palace creaked open, Wang Xi walked in outside the door, and after seeing Li Shimin, he bowed his head and said: "The old slave has something to say"

After speaking, he casually glanced at Concubine Yang, Concubine Yang is a very sensitive woman, and she was about to retire when she stood up, Li Shimin grabbed Concubine Yang's wrist and said, "It's okay!" ”。 Concubine Yang felt warm in her heart, and this feeling of being trusted was really good, especially for an insecure person like her.

Wang Xi lowered his head and said softly: "