In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.

The congratulatory gift incident between Liu Yiyi and Li Zhi, the king of Jin, also began to become faint day by day with the inaction of Liu Yiyi, whether it was Li Zhen, the king of Yue, the queen of the eldest grandson, or Li Ke, the king of Wu who had just returned, they no longer deliberately paid attention to it and cared.

Although there is an old saying that people have no long-term worries, "there must be near-term worries", but in the face of the eleven-year-old Xiao Li Zhi, "Li Zhen, Li Ke, and Li Chengqian, who is far away in the northwest", he will not be too hostile and defensive, even if Liu Yiyi really takes refuge in him, what can he do? Yes, "Liu Yiyi has some ability, no one denies this, but the age gap is not something that can be easily made up with a few words of instruction and a few teachings."

People need a process of growth, like Li Zhi, without three or five years of hard work, it is not enough to pose any substantial threat to their brothers. And three or five years later, even if Li Zhi has grown, will these brothers, stand still, obediently waiting for Lao Jiu to come and surpass?

Therefore, as for the relationship between Liu Yiyi and Li Zhi, whether it is refuge or normal teacher-student exchanges, because of Li Zhi's young age, although some people will be a little unhappy or suspicious because of this, it is also within the acceptable range of most people, "It will not cause too much impact and disadvantage to anyone's interests, so "everything now seems to be peaceful and harmonious, and there is nothing excessive."

Empress Changsun saw this most clearly, and she fully accepted it in her heart. Don't talk about him now, if three or five years later, the crown prince is really not enough to suppress the childish slave, in other words, Li Chengqian, who is ten years older than the childish slave, is even inferior to the old Jiu who grew up later, "Then there is no need for him to occupy the position of the East Palace anymore."

Although the eldest grandson queen loves Li Chengqian, the eldest son, "but compared with Li Tang's country, she also hopes that after Li Shimin, Datang can have a better emperor to take care of and inherit." What's more, Li Zhi is also her own blood and blood, and the throne is the same whether it falls into the hands of a Qian'er or a childish slave. Unconsciously, the insistence in the heart of the eldest grandson queen also began to undergo some changes, and these changes were what Liu Yiyi had always wanted to see.

In fact, the reason why Liu Yiyi chose Li Zhi as his apprentice was not only because of Li Zhen's stimulation and his heartfelt love for Li Zhi, "but also because of the mother-son relationship between Xiao Li Zhi and the eldest grandson queen."

Both of them are biological, and both of them are deeply loved by the eldest grandson queen, Liu Yiyi did this, and there was some intention to force the eldest grandson queen to make a choice, "whether to help the prince, or to help the king of Jin, or to help the two of them."

If you choose the crown prince, "if Liu Yiyi wants to take revenge", I am afraid that it will be difficult, for the eldest grandson queen, the mother of a country, Liu Yiyi has always been afraid in his heart, if it is not for being a woman" Liu Yiyi does not doubt that this mother of the country can achieve the position of general, talented, and strategic" And whether it is in the emperor or among the courtiers, there is some considerable influence, if she chooses to help Li Chengqian, "Li Zhi, this kid is afraid that there will not be a chance."

Therefore, Liu Yiyi is also gambling, betting that Empress Changsun will choose Li Zhi, or that the love of flesh and blood will not help each other, otherwise, "when Li Chengqian gets the upper position", they Liu family, I am afraid that it will come to an end, "I have to find another way out as soon as possible."

The war in the northwest is still the same, Hou Junji is like a piece of dog skin plaster, sticking to the outside of Yumen Pass, 30,000 iron cavalry, 100,000 regular infantry, staring at every move in Yumen Pass, shouting and scolding every day, as long as Li Ji has a slight change, "they will rush up, never die."

As the commander of the Northwest War, Li Ji did not expect that Hou Junji would be able to gather 130,000 soldiers in Gaochang in such a short period of time, let alone that the combat strength of these soldiers was also fierce, which was not inferior to the tiger and leopard battalion led by Hou Junji in the Tang Dynasty.

The strength of the troops is equal, the combat strength is different, and the two sides have entered a sticky state as soon as the war starts, which can be regarded as the most difficult battle that Li Ji has encountered in the past ten years.

As for Li Chengqian, since he arrived at Yumen Pass, he has been carefully cultivating, and he seems to be quite self-aware of the war between the two sides, and Li Ji, who never interferes in military affairs and does not interfere in any decision-making, has stayed in his camp tent all day except for going to the camp to show his face as usual, and as for what he is doing in the tent, outsiders do not know.

In short, the crown prince does not do military affairs, does not point fingers in the army, as the commander-in-chief, Li Ji is naturally the most satisfied, "He is still respectful and courteous to Li Chengqian, and every time there is a new countermeasure, he will take the lead in informing Li Chengqian, so that His Royal Highness the prince has some plans in his heart, so as not to ask the emperor in the future, and he, the accompanying overseer, will not know anything, and he will live up to the thoughts of the eldest grandson empress."

Needless to say, Li Chengqian's intention to come with the army regardless of his serious injuries was clearly explained, and Li Ji was also clear in his heart, not to mention that Empress Chang X had sent someone to pass the word when he was leaving, Li Ji did not dare to slack off, and while ensuring the safety of this prince, "it is indispensable to put some credit on his head."

No matter how you say it, this is also the future monarch of the country, and the top game in the future, Li Ji is not angry, "but he doesn't dare to be rude and snubbing."

"Has His Royal Highness the Crown Prince been here today?" Hearing the clamor outside the city gate, and knowing that it was Hou Junji who was ordering someone to call for battle, Li Ji shook his head disappreciatively, "He looked around at the generals in the lower camp and asked the deputy general Gao Yue softly.

"Go back to the big handsome," Gao Yue bowed and replied: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already come, but the old troubles on his body have not healed, and now he has returned to the camp to recuperate." ”

"The prince is injured, it doesn't matter if he comes or not, the important thing now is to shut up those Gaochang fans outside the gate! It's really annoying to be so noisy every day! Li Zhen pursed his lips lightly, and bowed his hand to Li Jiyu: "Commander, the last general will ask for his life to fight!" "Hou Junji, a horse's ear! Gongsun Helan also came out of the battle, and said loudly to Li Jiyu: ", Dashuai, the last general will ask for his life to fight!" Swear to wait for the king to gather people's heads! Because of Liu Yiyi's relationship, Gongsun Helan can't look at Hou Junji, and he has long been holding back a ruthless energy in his heart, "I want to find Hou Junji's bad luck" and this old guy who is said to be born with divine power, but he can't beat him, how can he disgust him fiercely, for his current skills, Gongsun Helan is still quite sure.

"The last general, please die!" "The last general, please die!" ”

With Li Zhen and Gongsun Helan taking the lead, the generals in the big tent also came out one after another, scrambling to ask Li Ji for battle, as if he didn't come out to express his stance at this time, he would not be loyal enough, and he was greedy for life and afraid of death.

"Nonsense!" Li Ji glared at the table, and immediately suppressed the buzzing voice in the tent asking for battle" Li Ji swept his eyes around and said sharply: "When to fight, Ben Shuai has his own conclusion in his heart, and you can't help but coax here!" ”

After speaking, Li Ji glared at Li Zhen and Gongsun Helan, the two boys who took the lead in coaxing, and waved his hand to retreat the generals in the tent and "each go back to defend the defense" in case Hou Junji took the opportunity to attack the city unprepared.

"Daddy!" When the generals retreated, only Li Ji, Li Zhen and Gongsun Helan were left in the camp," Li Zhen asked Li Ji directly with some indignation, "Why is this?" Everyone else called the door: "Why didn't you react at all?" It's been almost half a month, except for the protective battle at the beginning, we have always been unable to hold on to "You keep saying let's wait, wait, wait, when will it be?" ”

"Yes, Uncle Li", Gongsun Helan also mixed in on the side, took Li Zhen's words, and said: "Listening to the call for war outside the city every day, the soldiers below are a little confused, and some people are talking about Uncle Li on the side" If this stalemate continues, the battle situation is afraid that it will be unfavorable. ”

"Count the time, they should be almost there, and now it will be okay to tell you." , Faced with the questioning of the two little guys, Li Ji shook his head disappreciably and chuckled, pinched his fingers and calculated silently, and then said to Li Zhen and Gongsun Helan: "Do you know that ten days ago, after Hou Junji led the crowd to attack the city, the old man secretly went out of the city with a secret order?" ”

"Didn't you say that it was a report for the emperor?" Li Zhen and the two glanced at each other and nodded lightly, this matter is their hands, "Naturally, they have all gotten it, but I don't know what Li Ji means by asking about this matter at this time."

"The report is just a façade." Li Ji shook his head slightly, and said lightly: "The real purpose of the old man is the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses stationed in Su, Gan, and Liang. ”

"Uncle Li wants them to make a detour?" , with a flash of inspiration, Gongsun Helan spoke up.

"Not bad!" Glancing at Gongsun Helan with satisfaction, Li Ji nodded and said: "If it weren't for the fear of mobilizing the soldiers and horses in the city, Hou Jun would be vigilant" As early as three or five days ago, we would be able to give Hou Jun Ji a fatal blow with this. ”

After enduring it for so many days, seeing that success was imminent, Li Ji couldn't help but be a little high-spirited, and said to the two boys in front of him: "Tomorrow is the agreed period, tomorrow at night, the old man will use the open fire of the city head as the number, and attack at the same time with the defenders of Sanzhou" Don't you two want to go on the field to kill the enemy? I'll kill you tomorrow night! "Yes, handsome! Li Zhen and Gongsun Helan both had bright eyes, showing that they were looking forward to tomorrow night's show.

"Alright, let's go down and prepare!" , Li Ji waved his hand and said casually: "The old man will go to inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince later" so as not to mess up when you are unprepared. ”

"Yes" handsome! In response, Li Zhen and the others turned around and withdrew from the tent, while Li Ji "thought about it for a while in the tent and then walked out of the tent door and walked towards the tent where the crown prince Li Chengqian was." ~！