hsntnovel Chapter 2380 Triumphal Banquet
Chapter 2380 Triumphal Banquet
"Ok?"
Everyone's eyes turned to the person who had spoken, and the words were not very friendly.
Moreover, this matter had been debated in the court before.
However, many ministers, including the prime minister, proposed to disband the guard camp of Prince Ji's palace.
Because it's so strong that it's scary.
The reason given is very sufficient, which is to make people feel unsafe.
It was unsafe to keep such a powerful army near Chang'an City.
They didn't even think about taking back the military power, but directly suggested disbanding.
It was His Majesty who initially defied the majority opinion and refused to disband the court, leaving the court officials helpless in the end.
Now some people still bring this up.
Ashina She'er knew at a glance that the person speaking was Yang Hongli.
His brows furrowed immediately.
"Changshi Yang, be careful with your words, don't say this again.
Your Majesty naturally has his own arrangements, and we, as ministers, cannot presume to guess your Majesty's will; this is disrespectful."
Yang Hongli was the chief military officer, equivalent to a military advisor or chief of staff.
Responsible for assisting Ashina She'er in handling all matters of the army, including understanding military affairs, logistics management, drafting documents, etc.
Ensuring the efficient operation of the army is an important role in the army.
Ashina She'er looked at Yang Hongli coldly and gave him a warning.
He didn't want to cause any trouble, especially with the King Ji in front of him.
It is even more terrible than disrespect. At least His Majesty still abides by the rules and shows consideration for others.
But King Ji wouldn't do that.
"Yes, General, I know I was wrong."
Yang Hongli quickly bowed and apologized.
The others looked at Yang Hongli and stopped their discussion.
Everyone knew that what Yang Hongli said just now was intentional.
Yang Hongli was born into the Yuegong branch of the Hongnong Yang family. His father was Yang Yue, the former magistrate of Wannian County.
These noble families had some grudges against Prince Ji, who had been deceiving and cheating people in Chang'an.
The Yang family was also one of the victims.
So it is not surprising that Yang Hongli said such a thing.
Because of this little incident, everyone remained silent.
I don’t know why King Ji is so afraid of death that he actually brought tens of thousands of soldiers here.
It didn't take long for the group to enter Xizhou City.
Zhou Daowu led the palace soldiers back to the barracks, and the others followed Li Shen to the office of Prince Ji's Mansion.
The banquet was ready, and Li Shen sat down at his table as soon as he returned.
The ones coming this time are all the main generals of the Western Expedition Army.
The commander-in-chief was Ashina She'er, the chief secretary was Yang Hongli, the deputy chief generals were Qibi Heli and Guo Xiaoke.
The general managers of various routes were Li Hai'an, Xue Wanbei, Han Wei, and Cao Jishu.
In addition, there is Ashina Helu, the surrendered general of Western Turkic who surrendered last year and served as a guide this time.
Of course, there were also a few barbarian generals that Li Shen didn't know.
When the food and wine arrived, the maid poured a glass of wine for everyone.
"My dear generals, this great victory in the Western Expedition is all thanks to you.
Especially General Ashina, I have heard about your achievements from several of them.
He captured the King of Kucha, Bushibi, and the general Jie Liedian alive, and destroyed the five major cities of Kucha.
Kill the King of Yanqi.
This king offers you a toast."
Li Shen was the first to raise his glass. His praise was genuine and not false.
Ashina She'er expanded the territory of the Tang Dynasty and deserves Li Shen's praise.
"Your Highness Prince Ji is so kind. I dare not take credit for it. The Western Expedition has been a complete victory.
It’s all thanks to everyone.
Your Highness Prince Ji rushed to the aid of Kucha and destroyed the plan of the Western Turks, which made me admire you.
I, your humble servant, would also like to offer a toast to His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Ashina She'er also raised his glass.
Of course he also received the news that Li Shen went to seek help from Kucha.
Including the Ji Wang Mansion, the city was attacked with ease, and they had already entered the city before the other party could react.
It was widely rumored in the capital of Kucha that King Ji possessed the magical power of palm thunder.
He didn't really believe this, but just based on the fact that the siege was so fast and there were no casualties,
This has already shocked Ashina She'er.
"Hahahaha, no problem, no problem. I just happened to be there, so I'll go and help you."
Li Shen was delighted to be praised by a great general.
"Duke Bi, I wonder if Bushipi and Jieliedian have been brought back?"
After the business compliments were over, Li Shen chatted while eating.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have brought the two here and am ready to present them to Your Majesty."
Ashina She'er replied.
Now that there is a new king, there is no need for these two people to exist.
The reason why he was not killed was because Bushipi was a king.
Ashina She'er needed to send Bushipi back to Chang'an City to obey Li Shimin's wishes.
As for Jie Liedian, he just did it casually.
Jie Liedian was not a king. If he had not been brought back to Chang'an City, he would have been killed long ago.
Li Shen nodded after hearing this:
"Well, that's good. These two are extremely evil and have evil intentions. They must be severely punished."
Offering captives was a common practice, and it was also a way to express loyalty to the emperor.
You will also receive corresponding rewards.
The higher the status of the prisoner, the more attention he received and the greater the reward.
"Duke Ying, as a pioneer, you are brave and skilled in battle, and you have made an indelible contribution to this success.
This king offers you a toast."
Li Shen looked at Qibi Heli who was standing beside him. He was a fierce general.
He made great military achievements when attacking Chuyue, Chumi and other places in Kucha.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, your praise is unworthy. I do not deserve it."
Qibi Heli quickly stood up and expressed his gratitude.
"General Guo, you were careless this time and lost thousands of troops.
You write a memorial and submit it yourself. The punishment will be decided by His Majesty."
When it came to Guo Xiaoke, the second-in-command, Li Shen was not so polite.
Because of his mistake, thousands of soldiers lost their lives.
Even if Li Shimin did not pursue the matter, Li Shen would have to do so.
Otherwise, sooner or later he will become a burden to the soldiers he leads.
"Yes, I know I was wrong."
Guo Xiaoke quickly stood up and apologized, he knew he was going to be punished.
"Since you're back, you'll take over the position of Governor of Xizhou.
If you have any questions, just ask Pei Changshi."
Li Shen added again.
He doesn't want to be the chief historian anymore, and he doesn't go there often.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, you must not do this unless there is a decree from His Majesty.
Otherwise we can't change it at will.
Furthermore, His Royal Highness Prince Ji is very popular among the people here, so why not let His Royal Highness Prince Ji continue to hold this position concurrently?"
Guo Xiaoke evaded the question.
The waters of Xizhou Prefecture are too deep, and Guo Xiaoke used to turn a blind eye to it.
Now that Xizhou Prefecture has been reorganized by Prince Ji, it is no longer under his control.
It would be better to let Prince Ji continue to hold the position concurrently. After he leaves, all the troubles will be resolved.
"Forget it, I won't take on the role concurrently. I don't want to usurp the throne.
Before coming here, His Majesty has already stated that I will temporarily serve as the Governor of Xizhou.
Now that you've returned, I'll return the property to its original owner."
Li Shen waved his hands. He was not a fool. Why would he continue to be the victim?
Guo Xiaoke actually didn't want to take him back, fearing that there were still some unfinished business inside.
However, since Prince Ji was so determined, he could only behave like a gentleman.
"Then Chen will respectfully obey your orders."
(The last picture was so sleepy that I couldn’t even open my eyes, my mind was blank.
I'll be back in a few days. Wujiang Town is really nice.