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Chapter 149 Xue Yantuo
The fourth day of September in the 18th year of Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty is the time for collecting gifts, making alliances, offering sacrifices, and getting married.
At three o'clock in the morning, the morning star in the sky has slowly set, and the general will be watching. A few rumbling drums are like rolling thunder in the sky, ringing from the imperial road in front of the Taiji Palace, and the entire sleeping city of Chang'an wakes up. .
Countless torches were lit in the imperial city, illuminating the majestic Tai Chi Palace in a golden and shining light. Teams of Yulin Guards with red tassels and black armor lined up in front of the Tai Chi Palace holding bright horizontal knives and spears.
Originally, Li Zhen was not a prince and should get married at the Palace of the Prince of Yue. However, because of Li Zhen's special status, Li Shimin authorized Li Zhen to marry her according to the prince's etiquette and ordered the Yulin Guards to escort Li Zhen to the Duke of Wei's Palace.
The Duke of Wei's Mansion has been decorated with lanterns and decorations, waiting eagerly.
Li Ruyi was sitting in front of the dressing table. Behind him, two maids were combing Li Ruyi's hair.
Wearing a bright red wedding dress, Li Ruyi looks less heroic today, but more charming than a woman. It must be said that Li Ruyi has a different kind of style in women's clothes.
Next to Li Ruyi, a little girl about fourteen or fifteen years old was blinking her big eyes.
"Sister, you are so beautiful. If I were a man, I would definitely snatch you away to be my wife." The little girl said, holding her chin in her hand.
"Xiao Nizi, your little mouth is so sweet. Now that I'm gone, there will be fewer opportunities to meet you in the future. You can take care of yourself."
"Sister, how about I marry your brother-in-law with you?" the little girl said.
"You little girl, you're already in love at such a young age? I'm not as good as you want." Li Ruyi smiled, revealing a beautiful mouth.
"Sister, I heard that my brother-in-law is an unparalleled hero. Only by marrying such a man can you live up to your life."
"Gigglesyou girl is really in love with your child. When you grow up, I will find you a good husband."
"Like my brother-in-law?"
"Your brother-in-law is the real hero in this world. I'm afraid no one in the Tang Dynasty can match him."
"Sister, I really found a good family. Why don't you take me as a dowry girl?"
"You are the daughter of Duke Wei. Although you are a concubine, you cannot be used as a dowry girl. If you are really serious, I can propose it to your brother-in-law when you are older. I'm afraid you will have seen it by then. Fuck another man."
"No way, I will follow my sister for the rest of my life."
"Haha little girl, you are really big as a kid." Li Ruyi put her finger on her younger sister Li Ruying's forehead, pursed her lips and smiled.
Li Ruyi thinks that Li Ruying is a childish person, but Li Ruying takes these words to heart
There was a burst of playing music outside the door, but it was Li Zhen who brought someone to pick up the bride. A beautiful smile appeared on the corners of Li Ruyi's lips
Li Zhen¡¯s wedding was an unprecedented grand event, not inferior to that of a prince¡¯s wedding. The wedding procession circled the entire city of Chang¡¯an. Along the way, the streets were packed with people, and countless people wanted to catch a glimpse of Li Zhen, the king of Yue.
Li Zhen and his wife entered the Xuanwu Gate and met Li Shimin. Li Shimin personally gave Li Zhen countless treasures.
Li Zhen and his wife then met Concubine Yan De again, and Concubine Yan De was so happy that she gave Li Ruyi a lot of jewelry.
It wasn¡¯t until late at night that Li Zhen and his wife returned to Prince Yue¡¯s Mansion. They had a sweet time and the whole house was full of love
Just when Li Zhen was getting married, eight hundred miles rushed from Mobei and entered Chang'an City. Xue Yantuo rebelled!
Xue Yantuo lives in Mobei. They were originally part of the Tiele tribe of the Xiongnu. They initially lived together with the Xue tribe, but later merged with the Yantuo tribe and were called Xue Yantuo. Their official system and customs were largely the same as those of the Turks. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the leader of Xue Yantuo was Yi Nan.
At the earliest time, when the Tang Dynasty was fighting against the Eastern Turks, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was trying to weaken the forces of Jieli. He believed that uniting the Yinan would be conducive to the Tang's final counterattack against the Eastern Turks, so he sent guerrilla general Qiao Shiwang to secretly contact the Yinan and worship the Yinan. The man was Pearl Viga Khan and was given a drum and silk.
Yi Nan was overjoyed and established the Xueyantuo Khanate. It was built at the foot of Yudujun Mountain in the desert. It fought against the Eastern Turks and sent envoys to pay tribute. It became a subsidiary vassal state of the Tang Dynasty in Mobei.
After the Eastern Turks surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, Xue Yantuo took the opportunity to rapidly expand his power, occupying most of the original Eastern Turks' territory, and moved the Yazhang from Yu Dujun Mountain to the north of Duweijie Mountain and to the south of the Duluo River. Two hundred thousand elite soldiers entered the heyday.
In the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, Xue Yantuo asked for peace.
Regarding how to stabilize the northern border, Li Shimin said: "Historically, there have been many ethnic minorities in the north.?Central Plains border troubles. With the recent rise of Xue Yantuo, we should be prepared in advance.
I have designed two plans: First, select a hundred thousand troops to destroy their country and capture their leaders, which can ensure the stability of our border for a hundred years;
Second, agreeing to make peace and adopting restraints will be enough to ensure the stability of the border for thirty years. I don¡¯t know which plan is better? "
Originally, everyone thought it was better to agree to a marriage, and planned to marry the emerging princess to Xue Yantuo. However, due to disputes over some trivial etiquette, Li Shimin broke his promise and decided to conquer Xue Yantuo by force.
And Xue Yantuo failed to get married, so he frequently launched attacks on Datang.
This time, Xueyantuo Khan Yinan had a conflict with the Tang Dynasty because the Tang Dynasty settled the Eastern Turkic tribes in the Monan area centered on "Baidaochuan", and raised troops to attack the Eastern Turkic tribes stationed in Baidaochuan. .
Xue Yantuo's move was tantamount to declaring war on the Tang Dynasty. For a while, the cold wind blew at the border of the Tang Dynasty.
After Li Shimin heard the news, he decided to mobilize a large army to attack Xue Yantuo.
At present, Li Shimin ordered Jiangxia King Li Daozong, Left Guard General Ashina Sheer, Right Xiaowei General Qibi Heli, Daizhou Governor Xue Wanche, and Yingzhou Governor Zhang Jian to lead their respective troops and prepare to advance in separate lanes.
"It's just that although the army went out to fight, it lacked a commander. Li Shimin originally planned to lead the expedition himself, but he became seriously ill. However, if he did not go out to fight, Xue Yantuo would be made powerful.
So Li Shimin decided to choose one of his sons to fight on his behalf.
The candidates to replace his imperial chariot are no more than three people, King Wu Li Ke, Yue King Li Zhen, and Jin King Li Zhi.
Who will he choose to go out to conquer Xue Yantuo on his behalf?
The generals headed by Li Jing, Li Ji, and Yuchi Jingde strongly recommended Li Zhen to replace Li Shimin in the expedition.
However, civil servants such as Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang strongly recommended Li Zhi to replace Li Shimin in the expedition.
There are also some ministers who advocate using Wu King Li Ke to go to war.
Suddenly, all the ministers were in a quarrel.
At this time, Prime Minister Fang Xuanling said: "Stop arguing! Everyone has their own ideas. Have you ever thought about what the princes think? In my opinion, it is better to call the princes and let them express their ideas. , and the tactics they want to adopt, whoever has the best idea will go!"
When the ministers heard this, they all felt that this was a solution, so they nodded in agreement (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com