In the morning, the backyard of the Luoyang Palace in the capital

Zhang Cambodia accompanied Wu Zetian to walk, and Hong Gonggong accompanied him.

Wu Zetian praised: "I really can't imagine that you and I actually want to go together."

Zhang Cambodia bowed and said, "The county king is both civil and military, and he is indeed a handsome talent."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Of course I know, but this morning in the imperial court, I am afraid that the ministers will oppose Longji's young and shallow learning and lack of qualifications, but when I hear you say this, they naturally dare not object, this time you recommend meritorious."

Zhang Cambodia hurriedly said, "The emperor has won the award."

Wu Zetian said with emotion: "Hey, I really can't imagine that when it comes to the use of troops in the Great Zhou court, no one can stand up and lead the army, is it that they are all frightened by the 600,000 troops of Tubo?"

Zhang Cambodia's way: "The scale of this war is extraordinary, and the siege of Liangzhou City, the situation is very precipitous, it is very unfavorable to us, and everyone's confidence is inevitably insufficient."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Of course I know, but ...... I hope that LONGi can live up to my expectations and lift the siege of Liangzhou."

Zhang Khan said: "My Great Zhou Dynasty is in full swing, and I believe that the king of the county will be able to break the battle and kill the enemy and defend the country."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Hmm."

At this time, he saw a eunuch on the side hurrying over with Longji, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the king of Linzi County will bring it."

Longji hurriedly bowed and said, "Longji knocks on the imperial grandmother."

Wu Zetian happily helped him up and said, "I just told Zhang Qing's family about you."

Longji wondered, "Say me?"

Wu Zetian said: "This morning, the border is urgent, and the 200,000 troops of our dynasty were besieged in Liangzhou City by the 600,000 troops of Tubo......

Longji was surprised: "Liangzhou City is besieged?"

Wu Zetian nodded and said: "The current situation is very critical, no general is willing to lead the army to relieve the siege of Liangzhou, and even the only old general Xu who is willing to stand up is cramping, so Zhang Qingjia recommends you to lead the army to the expedition."

Longji was surprised, "Me?"

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Yes, everyone has no opinions, presumably you won't disappoint me, right?"

Longji was frightened: "Longji has never led an army to fight, I'm afraid it ......."

Wu Zetian stopped and said, "Hey, don't be in a hurry to refuse, Zhang Qingjia said that you are excellent in martial arts and are familiar with military books, I believe that you have this ability, I just want to ask you now, do you have the confidence to defeat the Tubo army?"

Longji was taken aback, and looked at Zhang Cambodia in surprise, Zhang Cambodia hurriedly said: "The ancients have a saying, the times make heroes, no one is born to fight, everything has a first time, you and that Li Yan are sworn brothers, and they have also been to the Liangzhou area, so they must also have an understanding of the situation there, if they can do it, don't shirk, everything should be based on national affairs."

Longji hesitated and knelt down and said, "Longji will definitely live up to its mission and repel strong enemies."

Wu Zetian was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Okay, with your words, I can rest assured, come, get up, get up." Hold Longi up.

Longji hurriedly said, "Grandmother Xie Huang."

After a while, Longji and Zhang Cambodia walked with Wu Zetian, and Zhang Cambodia said: "Weichen has a candidate, who can be qualified for the position of military advisor and help the king of the county."

Wu Zetian was surprised: "Oh? Who is it?"

Zhang Cambodia bowed and said, "This person, the king of the county also knows, is the current county commander Zhang Sheng of Panlong County."

Wu Zetian was surprised: "Zhang Sheng? You said it was the last Jinshi Zhang Sheng?"

Zhang Cambodia said with a smile: "The emperor has a good memory."

Wu Zetian was puzzled: "He is now a county magistrate in Panlong County?"

Zhang Cambodia nodded and said, "Yes, this person is brave and strategic, and he is also familiar with the things of marching and fighting, so he is a suitable candidate."

Longji hurriedly said: "At that time, if it weren't for the help of Zhang County's order and the exceptional recommendation of Longji to participate in the county examination, Longji probably wouldn't have had the opportunity to go to the capital to meet the emperor's grandmother."

Wu Zetian suddenly realized, nodded and said, "I see...... Okay, then according to what Zhang Qing's family said, immediately announce that Zhang Sheng will enter Beijing and go out with the army."

Zhang Cambodia

He was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "The minister obeys the order."

After a while, Zhang Cambodia left, and Longji accompanied Wu Zetian to sit in a pavilion, Wu Zetian looked at Longji and said worriedly: "You have only been married to a beauty for more than a month, and I will send you to lead the army to go in and out of dangerous places, I am afraid that she will complain about me."

Longji hurriedly said: "This is an extraordinary time, the battle of Liangzhou is related to the safety of the Great Zhou, which is more important, I think she will understand."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Well, I also understand that she is a woman who knows books and etiquette, so she will naturally understand...... Look, Rongi, isn't my hair a lot whiter?

Longji was taken aback and hurriedly said, "Imperial Grandmother, although your hair is white, you are in good spirits."

Wu Zetian shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Are you in good spirits? Alas, old is old, there is nothing to hide...... Since I entered the palace, I have fought with so many people, fought for so long, and won countless people, but I can't fight this God...... You see, this white hair is God's trophy, it's laughing at me, this person is old, he just feels tired, the more he doesn't want to worry about these anymore...... Longji, when do you think the imperial grandmother will be able to enjoy some of the blessings that the elderly should enjoy with peace of mind?"

Longji was embarrassed for a while, Wu Zetian looked at Longji and said, "Okay, don't say these frustrating words, it's too sad...... In three days, you will lead the troops to the battle, I am not afraid to say anything to you, you are leading the troops on the expedition this time, you are facing many difficulties, you must not be negligent, this is the first, the enemy is extremely strong, the situation is grim, you must be careful in everything; Second, you do lack experience in facing the enemy, and some veterans may not accept you, so you should be humble and ask them more questions, you know?"

Longji hurriedly bowed down and said, "Longji understands."

Wu Zetian nodded and said: "However, although they have more experience than you, you are the commander of the first army, they are your subordinates, this level must be clearly distinguished, leading the army to fight, the military order is the first, whoever disobeys, the offender, no matter how old he is and how high the credit, you don't have to be soft, what should be punished still has to be punished, and the rewards and punishments are clear, so that you can serve the public, you know?"

Longji nodded, "Longji remember."

Wu Zetian said: "Well, then I have nothing to worry about, the battle of Liangzhou is very important, if you can grasp the opportunity, win in one battle, and establish military achievements, then your prestige will also be established, and those ministers will not dare to underestimate you in the future, this will help you in the future, you have to take advantage of it...... However, to put it mildly, if you lose, not to mention shaking the foundation of the Great Zhou, even your own political future will be over, I hope you can understand."

Longji was moved in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Longji will definitely not disappoint the imperial grandmother."

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "Well, it's good......

At noon, the flower hall of the Xiangwang Mansion in Luoyang, the capital

Longji, Meiren, Li Dan and his wife, Qingnu, Lux, Xiaoyu and others gathered in the hall and said something.

The princess was surprised, "You want to lead the army into battle?"

Lux was surprised: "I heard me right, the emperor sent you to lead the army to fight?"

Longji said carefully: "In three days, we will set off to relieve the siege of Liangzhou."

The princess was surprised, "Three days? This...... There are so many generals in this court, and the emperor is not sending? Why did I send you there, you haven't fought at all, no, you can't go, it's too dangerous."

Li Dan also said, "Why did the emperor send you, there are so many people in the court."

Longji persuaded: "Father, mother, it is precisely because no one in the court is willing to lead troops to the battle, and the bachelor recommends the child to the emperor, that the imperial grandmother will send the child to go."

The princess was surprised, "Huh? So many generals in the court refused to lead troops to the battle? That, that must be very dangerous, in this case, you can't go, no, my mother can't let you go on an adventure."

Longji persuaded: "Mother, don't worry, the child has already promised the emperor, and although the child has never fought, the child is confident that he will be able to defeat the Tubo army."

Li Dan was surprised: "Why are you so confident? This war, that's not child's play."

The princess hurriedly said, "That's it, there are no swords and guns on this battlefield, you haven't led soldiers, and the enemy is so powerful, you

Where does faith come from?"

Longji persuaded: "Mother, in fact, the child has been studying the military book for a long time, and the child of Liangzhou has also been there, and the general Li Yan who guards the city is still a good brother, the eldest brother is in trouble, how can I see death now and not save it?" Be of good cheer."

The princess hurriedly said, "That's what I said, but ......."

Li Dan thought for a while and said helplessly: "In this case, I have nothing to say to your mother, General Li saved our lives in the first place, we can't be ungrateful, madam, what do you say?"

The princess hesitated and worried, "Are you really sure you can win?"

Longji said firmly, "The child has faith."

The princess was puzzled for a while, and said hurriedly, "You can't lie to your mother?"

Longji comforted: "Mother, don't worry, how can the child cheat you with his own life and the lives of so many soldiers."

The princess was skeptical, and Li Dan persuaded: "Madam, you see that Longji has said so, don't worry, the child has grown up, he knows what to do, and he will protect himself."

The princess was worried for a while, and said hurriedly, "But the concubine is not at ease in her heart."

Lux suddenly said: "Longji, eldest brother believes that you can win, but as the saying goes, when you go into battle, father and son soldiers, fight tiger brothers, this expedition, how can you be missing your eldest brother and me, I will help you to beat that what is called Darzan to scream, crying dad and mother."

Longji said gratefully, "Well, good brother."

Lux nodded, "Good brother." Pull over Longi's hand and hold it.

The beauty watched quietly, but she couldn't help but worry in her heart......

At noon, the Beijing Luoyang beauty room

Longji and the beauty walked into the room from the outside.

Seeing that the beauty was silent, Longji took the beauty's hand and said carefully, "What's wrong? Don't say a word."

The beauty turned around and said, "What do you want me to say?"

Longji was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "What did you say? Of course it's support, but are you against me going?"

The beauty shook her head and said, "Of course I won't object, you are my husband, how can I object to the decision you made, besides, you set out this time for the sake of thousands of people in the world, I oppose you going, I am not afraid of being scolded to death?" I couldn't help but laugh as I spoke.

Longji breathed a sigh of relief, hugged the beauty in his arms and said, "I know that you won't, you know me best, and you will definitely understand and support me."

The beauty was reluctant for a while, and said softly, "Of course I understand and support you, but it's just ......."

Longji wondered, "Just what?"

The beauty thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "It's nothing, don't say it."

Longji was curious for a while, and wondered: "Why don't you say it halfway, this is too appetizing, say it quickly."

The beauty said helplessly: "It's just, it's just that you are going to lead the army so soon, and I don't know how long it will take, and whether there will be anything in it, I'm really worried in my heart, and I always feel empty in my heart, after all, we've only been married for more than a month, and I'm really reluctant in my heart."

Longji's heart was also gloomy for a while, hugged the beauty, and said emotionally: "I am also very reluctant to leave you, I want to stay at home with you, but now is a critical moment for the imperial court, I really can't ......."

The beauty stretched out her hand and stopped, "Don't say it, I understand......

Longji said excitedly: "Beauty ......" hugged the beauty, as if to hold on to the last moment of parting......