At this time, Li Shi's militia was well fed, leading an army of 50,000, known as 100,000, all the way to Taiyuan, Bingzhou. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Liu Wu heard on Monday that Song Jingang had returned from defeat, and his army of 50,000 had lost a clean out. He now has only 30,000 or 40,000 people in his hands, and when he heard that Li Shimin's 100,000 army was coming, he turned around and was about to flee.

Liang Shidu and Yu Shot also had no intention of fighting, and fled with one mind; Several of them hit it off, robbed in Taiyuan, abandoned the empty city and fled back to the Turks.

Song Jingang fled back to Taiyuan with the remnants of the defeated army, only to find that it had become an empty city. Song Jingang scolded angrily, and then wanted to clean up the defeated soldiers; As a result, Liu Wu's robbery on Monday scattered the hearts of the people in Taiyuan, and in the end only more than 3,000 people were gathered.

Song Jingang knew that these 3,000 people were not enough, so he prepared to take them and flee back to Shanggu in his hometown of Hebei. As a result, most of these people are from the Northwest and are reluctant to leave their hometowns; Ran most of them overnight; Song Jingang had no choice but to defect to the Turks.

As soon as they left Taiyuan City, they ran into Cheng Zhijie's army; Song Jingang knew that he couldn't escape, so he led the army to launch a fierce attack on Cheng Zhijie. Cheng Zhijie also has thousands of people under him, where will he be in his eyes.

He was the first to rush forward, and the army behind surrounded the enemy. Lao Cheng urged Ma Zheng to stop Song Jingang, and the big axe in his hand flew up and down, but it was only five or six rounds; With a click, Song Jingang fell off the horse.

The rest of the soldiers were all old men who came to Shanxi from Hebei with Song Jingang, and they fought with Song Jingang for several years; True blue; When they saw that the Lord was about to be killed, they fell on their knees on the ground and wept bitterly. The people of the Great Demon Kingdom don't know how to start.

When these soldiers cried for a long time, they killed themselves with swords one by one, and they were loyal to the Lord. Cheng Zhijie sighed: "It's really a strange person! Then he ordered someone to bury them, only cut off Song Jingang's head, and went back to ask for merit.

At this time, Li Shimin's follow-up troops had already occupied Taiyuan and were in the process of rectifying public order. Cheng Zhijie led people to Taiyuan to stay in the yamen and met Li Shimin and others.

But what surprised him was that there was no joy at all after the big victory; On the contrary, everyone has a hint of loss; Even Li Shimin was overflowing with frustration, sitting on the throne, rubbing the scroll of holy decrees in his hand and not knowing what he was thinking?

"What's wrong with everyone? It's all wilting and drooping. Look at Song Jingang's head, I've already taken it back! ”

Everyone woke up and stepped forward to congratulate them; Li Shimin walked out of the main seat and bowed repeatedly to thank Cheng Zhijie.

Everyone sat down separately, and Cheng Zhijie's old words were repeated. Li Shimin said with a smile: "It's a great event!" Today, under the holy decree of the father, this attack on Shanxi will be rewarded for meritorious deeds; I was promoted to Shang Shuling, General Youyiwei, and entered the Qin Dynasty. The eldest brother was named the crown prince, the third brother Yuanji was the king of Qi, and the fourth brother Yuanba was the king of Zhao; The third sister was also named Princess Pingyang. ”

Lao Cheng laughed and said, "Okay! He was crowned king so soon; Then aren't we all princes? I'll have a few more drinks with you in a moment. Maybe next time, you'll be promoted again, and I won't dare to be so presumptuous. ”

Everyone is right! How can the Tang Dynasty be a bigger place now? There will be more opportunities to make contributions in the future! When the merits of King Qin reach the point where there is no seal, is it possible to inherit the unification?

Everyone was broken by him, and they all slowly became active again. Cheng Zhijie smiled and said to Li Shimin: "This time I brought a person with me when I came to Shanxi, and this person has a deep affection for King Qin; Count it as my adult beauty, a congratulatory gift to King Qin! ”

When everyone heard this, they talked about it. Li Xiuning said with a smile: "This person is now in my Wei Ze Pass, but it will take some time for the second brother to meet him." ”

Li Shimin's eyes lit up and said: "I heard that the fifth brother once intercepted and killed Yu Wenhua, is the person you are talking about Ji'er?" ”

Lao Cheng said with a smile: "Look, King Qin is really unforgettable." Yes, it's really a wishful princess; I sent it to you; As for how to coordinate with your younger siblings, it depends on your ability. ”

Li Shimin's face flushed slightly and said: "Guanyin has a soft personality, of course she won't be embarrassed for me about this matter." Good! Today's double happiness is indispensable without wine! Command the banquet to be set down, and I will drink with you. ”

Everyone agreed that the sumptuous banquet would not last long, and everyone sat down and drank happily.

Seeing that the wine had passed three rounds and the dishes had passed five flavors, Cheng Zhijie stopped and said: "Everyone, this time I was supposed to participate in Tang Gong's ceremony, but I didn't expect to encounter such a thing, and it was delayed for half a year; My wife at home has already given birth, and it is really rude not to be by her side; I want to say goodbye to everyone and go home. How about we say goodbye later? ”

Where are the people willing to let go, Li Shimin said: "I already know the intention of the fifth brother, and I am just participating in the ceremony by the way, the main thing is to recruit some Confucian students to the wild land to promote sinicization." I have already asked Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda to arrange this matter; Presumably, the personnel are also in place now. The fifth brother still went to Chang'an with me, and it was not too late to take someone with him. ”

Cheng Zhijie patted his head and said, "Yes, yes, I almost forgot about it!" It seems that I have to go to Chang'an. ”

Li Shimin said with a smile: "Fifth brother, now Guanyin is also pregnant, how about we go further?" How about making them husband and wife if they have a boy and a girl? ”

Cheng Zhijie's mind was racing, and he secretly said that although our family didn't know whether it was a man or a woman; But you've got to be a boy. But even if he has a daughter, do I dare him marry the son of your family?

Cheng Zhijie laughed and said, "I don't know if it's a man or a woman?" It's a bit too early to tell. Besides, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, let's talk about things in the future! However, the king of Qin said it today; If our girl really wants to climb high in the future, don't disagree. ”

The crowd followed with a commotion; Li Shimin heard Cheng Zhijie's refusal, and he didn't take it to heart, just let everyone remember today's events well, and they will never regret it in the future.

A few days later, the whole territory of Shanxi was recovered, and Li Shimin asked Li Daozong to stay in Taiyuan, and he returned to the city with a large army to hand over the order. They specially went around to Weize Pass to pick up Princess Yang Ji'er of Ruyi.

As soon as Yang Jier saw Li Shimin, she was completely relieved, and threw herself into his arms and cried loudly, venting the girl's worries and grievances.

Everyone was shaken by Yang Ji'er's beauty, and secretly said in their hearts: "Only a world-class talent like King Qin is worthy of such a stunning appearance!" ”

Everyone rested in Weize Pass for one night, and Li Shimin was even more proud of the spring breeze and enjoyed all the gentleness. The next day, they hired a big car and headed straight for Taiyuan.

Li Yuan heard that Li Shimin had returned victoriously, and took his civil and military ministers out of the city to greet him. As soon as Li Shimin saw his father, he hurriedly turned over and dismounted; Li Yuan took two steps forward to stop him, and then personally led his horse to fall to show his glory.

didn't take two steps, Li Shimin hurriedly turned over and dismounted, and bowed to his father on the ground. Li Yuan stepped forward and helped him up. The surrounding civil and military officials and the people who welcomed them cheered together: "Long live!" Banzai! ”

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, who were standing in the crowd to greet them, looked a little unhappy. That Yang Jier heard the cheers outside, and saw that Ailang was so respected; I couldn't help but open the curtains and poke my head out to look outside.

The cheers were endless, and the more Yang Jier thought about it, the happier she became, and she couldn't help but have a beautiful smile on her face. This time, he was seen by Li Yuanji, he was crazy with jealousy for Li Shimin's merits, and when he saw that he still had such a beautiful fortune, his heart was like a fire; His face gradually distorted, and his eyes were full of fanatical viciousness.

After Li Shimin and the others entered Chang'an, they had to go home to bathe and change their clothes, and then attend the grand celebration held by Li Yuan for them in the evening. Of course, Cheng Zhijie and others can't dominate the crowd; They quietly entered Chang'an and lived in the Jinting Pavilion, so that many people did not know that a prince and king followed him into Chang'an.

Li Yuanji returned home, hurriedly ordered someone to inquire about the identity of this beauty, and learned that it was Princess Ruyi of the Sui Dynasty, so he went directly to find his eldest brother Li Jiancheng; talked about the stunning beauty in Li Shimin's car. Li Jiancheng didn't want to let this second brother be too proud; took Li Yuanji to see Li Yuan.

Li Yuan was in a good mood today, and when he heard that his two sons had come to ask for a meeting, he ordered the eunuch to bring them in. As soon as he came in, Li Yuanji pretended to be sick, looking for death and life as if he was bored.

Li Yuan was taken aback and hurriedly asked the root cause of the matter. Li Jiancheng said: "Father, the third brother saw a woman today, although he only glanced at it in a hurry, but his whole life had already fallen on him. I also ask my father to fulfill it. ”

Li Yuan was in a good mood and scolded: "You bastard." What kind of woman can bewitch you like this; Speak up as a Father, and I will make decisions for you. ”

Li Jiancheng said with a smile: "It is the Ruyi princess Yang Ji'er of the former Sui Dynasty." Li Yuan was stunned and said: "I can't help this, Princess Ruyi is now either in the hands of Dou Jiande or in the hands of Jieli; I'm not coming. You'd better change it! ”

Li Yuanji said: "If Yang Ji'er is in the hands of Dou Jiande and Jieli, the child will not dare to trouble his father even if he has the courage; But this Yang Jier was in the car where the second brother came back, so Erchen came to ask his father. ”

"Are you serious?"

"It was the retainer who saw it with his own eyes, and all the generals who accompanied her knew her identity."

Li Yuan was slightly displeased; This Yang Ji'er is not an ordinary person, she is the princess of the former Sui, and she has a big enmity with their Li family! Li Shimin dared to say that he didn't say a word to himself, so he took her back to the house; Does he still have his own father in his eyes! He's too proud of himself!

"I see, go down! I will consult with the people of the world and marry Yang Ji'er to you. ”

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji saw that Li Yuan's expression was not good, and knew that the plan had succeeded, so they looked at each other and smiled and thanked each other and withdrew