Chapter 146: Ruizong's Joy

In Luanxiang Pavilion, Ruizong was busy handling official affairs and was very focused. Since he found out that he had the opportunity to establish historical achievements, Ruizong changed his entire person. First, he was more diligent in official affairs. Many things that were thrown to Li Longji before have been handled by Ruizong himself. Second, he no longer followed the decision to be fair, and second, the old rules of the prince. Most of the time, Ruizong was arbitrary, which was the biggest change since Ruizong became emperor twice.

Duan Hui's steps were light, his face was shining with glory, his mouth was opened, and he ran to Ruizong happily, his tone was a little high: "Emperor, Master, Doma has a great victory!"

Anyone who knows the importance of Doma knows the significance of Doma's victory. To take Doma, the Tang army's sword is tantamount to aiming at the city of Luoshe. Duan Hui found that the blood in the blood vessels was boiling hot.

Ruizong was immersed in official business and had not yet reacted. He said with some confusion: "Doma's victory?"

Duan Hui complained: "Master, it was Doma's great victory! Doma won it for us!"

"Doma? Really?" Ruizong reacted and jumped up suddenly. His eyes were bulging bigger than those of a cow's eyes, and he was still a little unbelievable.

"Oh! Your Majesty, this is of course true! How dare I talk nonsense about such a big thing!" Duan Hui was a little angry.

"Really?" Ruizong was a little unbelievable.

"Really!" Duan Hui must have been confirmed once.

Ruizong ran out from behind the imperial case: "Hurry up, show me the military newspaper!"

Duan Hui reminded: "Emperor, the captain who sent the military newspaper is outside the door. Emperor, this is a big deal. If you go to pick up this military newspaper, that's good!"

"Yes, yes! I'll take it personally! This is a big deal!" Ruizong ran out like a wind, and saw the captain kneeling on the ground, holding the military newspaper with both hands, jumped up one by one, grabbed the military newspaper, and opened it in a hurry. After browsing, the smiles on his face piled up layer by layer: "It's really a great victory! It's really a great victory! Duan Hui, look, look!" Regardless of Duan Hui's reaction, he stuffed the military newspaper directly into his hands.

Duan Hui browsed a little and congratulated Ruizong: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor, and achieve this great achievement for thousands of years!"

In order to incorporate the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau into the territory, our ancestors have fought for more than 700 years. If Ruizong took down Tubo, it would be a great event with far-reaching influence and a great achievement!

This was said to Ruizong's heart and nodded: "It's Qianqiu's achievements! It's Qianqiu's achievements! Duan Hui, I didn't expect that I had such a good opportunity to build such a great cause! If Tubo was destroyed, what regret will I die!"

Duan Hui was shocked and hurriedly reminded: "Master, this kind of unlucky thing should not be said during this festive season."

Ruizong didn't take it seriously and waved his hand and said, "Duan Hui, if Wanrong and the others took down Luosie City, how would you say that future generations would evaluate me?"

At this time, of course, I would say something good to make him happy: "Emperor, I think future generations will definitely say that the emperor is a saint king and has opened up the land of Tubo!"

"Saint Lord?" Ruizong was stunned, and then there was a long list of laughter. He held his finger and calculated the historical accounts for Duan Hui: "Duan Hui, what are the ones you think can compare to the development of Tubo? I see four major events are more important than the development of Tubo: the first is that Qin Shihuang wiped out the six kingdoms and unified China. The second is that Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns and stabilized the border. The third is that Emperor Taizong destroyed the Eastern Turks. The fourth is that Emperor Taizong destroyed the Western Turks. If I destroy Tubo and incorporate this land into the territory, then it will be the fifth great achievement in history. I have three of the five great achievements in Tang Dynasty. How lucky I have!"

Qin Shihuang's unification of China became a turning point in Chinese history. If Qin Shihuang had not unified China, what would China look like? No one could tell. Although Qin Shihuang scolded Confucianism so much that it was worthless, Ruizong's comments were still fair.

Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns and created the "Hanwu Prosperity", which was another major event that made countless descendants proud. However, later generations criticized Emperor Wu of Han, calling him a warrior and extravagant desire. Ruizong was able to list Emperor Wu of Han, and was very impartial.

Needless to say, Emperor Taizong of Tang destroyed the Eastern Turks and Emperor Gaozong of Tang destroyed the Western Turks, it is definitely ahead of him.

Ruizong's words sounded like he was talking about history in an obvious way. The real meaning was to say "I am the fifth most accomplished emperor in history", but it was just not explicitly stated.

It is certainly wrong to look at himself so high, but this is because Ruizong is so happy! At this moment, Ruizong's joy is far from being described by the pen and ink. He was walking quickly, holding his hands up from time to time, clenching his fists from time to time, and shouting passionately: "That's great! That's great!"

Duan Hui has been with him for decades and knows his character very well, and there are few times when he is happy. Such happiness is the first time Duan Hui has seen him in decades. He is very happy for him: "God bless the Tang Dynasty!"

Ruizong nodded, stopped suddenly, and asked Duan Hui something unexpected: "Duan Hui, guess what I am thinking now?"

Duan Hui and Ruizong had an extraordinary relationship, and he did not dare to guess the holy intention, so he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I am stupid, and I really don't know the emperor's thoughts."

Ruizong didn't care whether he knew it or not or not, and said it directly: "I was thinking: It feels really good to be an emperor! I just realized today that being an emperor is really great! This feeling is so wonderful! It seems to be in the clouds, floating!"

The first time Ruizong became an emperor was just a chess piece in Wu Zetian's hand. Although he had the name of the emperor, he had no reality. He was just a living person sitting on the throne. How could he feel wonderful?

The reinstatement a year ago was restored, and there were too many bad policies. Although he was not a hero, he could see that it made him very dissatisfied. What made him most dissatisfied was the battle between Princess Taiping and Li Longji. This was a tragedy between flesh and blood, which made him very annoyed and did not think how wonderful it was to be an emperor at all.

Until today, when the good news of the Doma victory came, Ruizong felt that being an emperor was really a wonderful thing! No wonder so many people were sharpening their heads and wanted to be emperor!

"Long live the Tang Dynasty! Destroy Tubo!" A shocking sound came, which scared Ruizong and asked quickly: "What's going on?"

Duan Hui was not clear and speculated: "Master, the news of the victory of Doma should have been leaked, so the people will be happy!"

"Let's go! Let's take a look!" Ruizong had the experience of the last time and thought that the people would flock to the Daming Palace to see him. It would be better for him to see the people first, because he was in a very good mood and was happy to be a beauty of adulthood.

However, what surprised Ruizong was that the people did not come to the Daming Palace, nor did they yell to see him. Ruizong, who was standing on the palace city, looked around and saw the people huddled on the streets, drinking and celebrating, singing and dancing.

I don’t know if it was someone organized or the people spontaneously, but they would yell from time to time: “Long live the Tang Dynasty! Destroy Tubo!”

In Ruizong's memory, in 657 AD, Su Dingfang led his troops to the west to destroy the Western Turks. When the news of victory came, the people of Chang'an spontaneously embraced the streets and cared for him. Before that, Emperor Taizong of Tang destroyed the Eastern Turks, and the people were so happy. Unexpectedly, what a blessing was this scene when he was the emperor?

Cheers after cheers of "Long live the Tang Dynasty! Destroy Tubo!" resounded throughout Chang'an.

Ruizong only felt that the roar was a wonderful music, the most wonderful music he had ever heard in his life. He enjoyed standing on the top of the city and watching the carnival of the people.

"Congratulations to the Emperor! Congratulations to the Emperor!"

Ruizong turned his head and saw Xiao Zhizhong and Dou Huaizhen and other important officials standing solemnly, politely bowing to him, with joy on their faces.

"Why are you here?" Ruizong asked with a smile.

Xiao Zhizhong replied: "Emperor, the people are so happy that they have caused such a big disturbance. We have no intention of doing it. We have to come and have a look. Emperor, the great victory of Doma is a great victory that has not been seen in the Tang Dynasty in decades!"

Dou Huaizhen took over the conversation and said, "Master, the great victory of Doma is not just a victory, but it is of great significance. First, since the Zhao Chongguo army was approaching Jishishan seven hundred years ago, no army has reached Jishishan, and no army has crossed Jishishan. The Tang Dynasty has done this. This is a grand event that has never been seen in Chinese history!"

Ruizong was also proficient in history and nodded, "Yes! It's been seven hundred years, and a full seven hundred years have passed. The Tang Dynasty finally returned to Jishi Mountain, crossed Jishi Mountain, and captured the city of Doma. The soldiers are amazing!"

"The emperor is wise!" The ministers congratulated each other.

"Dou Qing, continue talking." Ruizong was in a particularly good mood and was determined to listen to these good words.

Dou Huaizhen responded and then said, "The second one."

Since the rise of Tubo and its enemy with China, it has been more than a hundred years since our Tang Dynasty, but also the previous dynasty. Over the past century, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo have won dozens of battles, although they have won many battles, but they cannot cross the Jishishan Mountain. Now, the Tang Dynasty's army has taken down the city of Doma, and this shame has long been severed!"

"Yes! This is a battle to avenge your shame!" The ministers agreed.

The Tang Dynasty had no choice but to take the Stone Castle City, which was always their heartache. Now, not only did they take the Stone Castle City, but also captured the important Tubo city Doma. How energetic is that?

Dou Huaizhen said again: "Thirdly, Doma is the northern gate of Tubo. Once Doma is lost, the capital of Tubo, Lucicheng, has been exposed to the attack of our army. In the near future, our Tang Dynasty's army will face Lucicheng. The decisive battle to destroy Tubo will begin!"

After a pause, Dou Huaizhen said passionately: "Emperor, once Tubo is destroyed, the Tang Dynasty will have no war in the northwest, so it will be free to deal with the Khitan and Turkic people. When these two places calm down, then the Tang Dynasty will be able to concentrate its troops to compete with the Great Food in the Western Regions!

"Dashi and Tubo colluded with each other, colluded with each other, and became enemies with our Tang Dynasty for decades. After fighting for decades, each with their own victory or defeat. The reason for this is not because the Tang Dynasty was unable to compete with it, but because the Tang Dynasty could not concentrate its troops. When these border troubles were dealt with, the Tang Dynasty concentrated its troops in the Western Regions. By then, yourselves, wouldn't you want to destroy Dashi?"

The last sentence is an interesting word, but it has a good effect. As soon as the words are finished, the ministers burst into laughter.

Ruizong burst out laughing and pointed at Dou Huaizhen: "You Dou Huaizhen are actually joking!"

After laughing, Ruizong was even more interested: "Wu Jing, you are a historian. Tell me, if I destroyed Tubo, I don't know what my achievements are? How will future generations evaluate me?"

Any emperor is very concerned about the comments of future generations and records of historians. Ruizong stared at Wu Jing with bright eyes, hoping for his words.

Wu Jing did not speak immediately, but frowned and pondered. After a while, he spoke: "Emperor, I think if the emperor really incorporated Tubo into the territory, the emperor must be a saint from ancient times to the present!"

"Haha!" Ruizong smiled comfortably and asked, "Tell me about it in detail!"

Wu Jing continued: "If you want to talk about the greatness of your achievements, the first ancestor Huangdi is to be the first. If there is no Huangdi, it will be in China today."

Huangdi was the ancestor and ranked him first. No one said anything, and nodded in agreement.

"In the three generations, although there were Shang Tang's wiseness and civil and military benevolence, they were not as good as those in terms of expanding the border." Wu Jing thought and commented on history: "Then he will be the next one. Although Qin Shihuang called him a tyrant to his descendants, Qin Shihuang's achievements were the greatest! Eliminating the six kingdoms and unifying China was just a part of Qin Shihuang's achievements. The melting of Lingnan and promoting the territory of China to the coast of the South China Sea was the contribution of Qin Shihuang! Defeating the Huns and regaining the land of Hetao was of course the contribution of Qin Shihuang, but before that, King Wuling of Zhao had defeated the Hu people and the Xiongnu, and Zhao had the land of Hetao, and it was not considered the border."

The historian is the historian. The history of comments is extremely fair and makes people convinced. Even if he scolds the Confucian Emperor Qin Shihuang for thousands of years, he can express his achievements. Although some of the ministers are dissatisfied with Qin Shihuang, they still cannot refute it.

Wu Jing continued to comment: "Next to be Emperor Wu of Han. Before Emperor Wu of Han, the emperors who attacked Hu Youcheng were King Wuling of Zhao and Emperor Shihuang of Qin. However, compared with Emperor Wu of Han defeating the Xiongnu, capturing the Xiongnu's holy land of Longcheng, the ancestral worship holy land of Longcheng, the wolf's residence in Xushan, and the Xiongnu's royal court, the achievements of King Wuling of Zhao and Qin Shihuang of Qin were too small to attack Hu. In addition, Emperor Wu of Han sent Zhang Qian to the Western Regions to be envoyed to the Western Regions and was the beginning of China's expansion of the Western Regions, which was another contribution of Emperor Wu of Han. As for the regaining of Lingnan, it was just a favor made by Emperor Shihuang, which was insignificant."

Like Qin Shihuang, Emperor Wu of Han was criticized by later generations, but his achievements were tangible. Among the ministers, there were also people who were unhappy with Emperor Wu of Han, so they could not refute it.

"Next, the Emperor Taizong of our dynasty will destroy the Eastern Turks and Emperor Gaozong of the Western Turks." Wu Jing's comments are surprisingly similar to those of Ruizong.

Ruizong laughed and pointed at Wu Jing and said, "Wu Jing, I think the incident of merger with Tubo should be the fifth major event in Chinese history. I didn't expect that after you said this, it became the sixth one."

Wu Jing's face changed and he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I am talking about it according to the truth!"

Ruizong knew his thoughts and smiled and said, "Okay, okay, don't worry. You are a historian, and I am already satisfied that you can evaluate me like this. I just didn't count the ancestor Huangdi in it. The rest, our monarch and ministers have the same views. The sixth is the sixth, you can't ignore the ancestors, right?"

This was said very relaxed and pleasantly, and the ministers laughed.

Li Longji strode forward, and Ruizong waved at him: "Sanlang, we are certainly happy about this matter today, but there are more and more important things to do."

"Please give me instructions!"

Ruizong frowned, and the joy on his face suddenly disappeared, and replaced by a serious face: "The war has entered a critical moment. At this time, you must not make mistakes, even a little bit. The most important point is that you must solve the worries of the army, and food must not be lacking."

The mountains of Tubo are steep, the roads are rugged and difficult to transport food and grass, which is indeed a top priority. Li Longji nodded and agreed: "Father, please rest assured, my son understand. My son will handle this matter well."

Ruizong believed in Li Longji's ability, but he still reminded him: "Sanlang, you'd better ask about this matter yourself. You know that since Emperor Xuan of Han launched a large-scale military force here seven hundred years ago, no army has gone so deep. The army of our Tang Dynasty crossed Jishi Mountain for the first time in Chinese history, and the first time the army was at Luoshe City. If there is a setback, I will be detested for the rest of my life!"

The indigenous people on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have accepted Chinese civilization and yearned for China. All the conditions for incorporating this land into the territory are ready, waiting for a large army to arrive and destroy those obstacles.

If the Tang army's actions failed this time, it would not only be a lifelong regret in Ruizong's revenge, but also a great regret in Chinese history. Just as the Tang Dynasty was frustrated in the Western Regions during the Tianbao period, which made future generations regret.

Li Longji knew how important the relationship was, and said, "My son must be the one who acted in person!"

Ruizong's face was as heavy as water: "I am worried that someone will do something random at this time. At this time, the court must be stable and no problems will occur. As long as the court is stable, the soldiers in the front can fight with peace of mind. Therefore, I decided to strengthen the vigilance from now on, Chang'an, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Yingtian, Youzhou, and Yizhou. Also, I will issue an order to officials from all over the country, and all matters that may cause chaos will be strictly handled."

This is a long-term plan. The critical period ahead has arrived. The decisive battle is coming, and there is no problem within it. The ministers felt the wisdom of Ruizong for the first time and said, "The emperor is wise!"

"In addition, the families of the soldiers participating in the war must be strengthened and no accidents will occur." Ruizong then arranged affairs: "Especially Wanrong's family, they must be protected better. Mei Xuancheng is missing. I am worried that if he takes advantage of this season to deal with Wanrong's family. If something happens to Wanrong's family, how will he face Wanrong?"

If Chen Wanrong hadn't built the artillery, Ruizong wouldn't have made such a great achievement, nor would he have become the sixth most accomplished king in Chinese history in expanding territory. Naturally, strict protection of Chen Wanrong's family was required.

The ministers had no objection to this point. Of course, there were still people who were jealous of Chen Wanrong's status in Ruizong's mind.

"The emperor should also issue a strict order to destroy Tubo in front of you!" Xiao Zhizhong hurriedly gave an idea.

Ruizong was excited to think about the destruction of Tubo, but now Ruizong is particularly calm: "No! The more this season, the more I cannot control the soldiers! I don't say anything, and I have to let the soldiers in front of me go and fight! The decisive battle is about to happen, and I must not add any burden to the soldiers."

Ruizong was not wise, but his demeanor was still convinced. The ministers said, "The emperor is wise! I am impressed!"
Chapter completed!