Chapter 221: Delivering the grace

Ruizong took a lot of effort to calm his beating heart and try to speak more calmly: "Soldiers, the battle between Tubo has brought out the prestige of the Tang Dynasty and the ambition of China. I feel so relieved! Taking down Tubo is the last wish of our ancestors! Seven hundred years ago, Emperor Xuan of Han ordered Zhao Chongguo to be a general and his troops were about to accumulate stone mountain. From then on, countless ancestors sacrificed their lives to fight for this great goal. Now, you have finally fulfilled their last wish! You are the well-deserved heroes of China! You are the well-deserved heroes of the Tang Dynasty! I am proud of you!"

In just a short passage, the origin and significance of the Tubo battle were fully explained. The soldiers were very excited and said in unison: "The Emperor is wise!"

The current Ruizong has a very high status in the minds of the soldiers. This wise saying is not a cliché, but a truth. It is different in his ears. Ruizong is very happy and smiled and said, "I am responsible for rewarding merits and punishments. Now, I will reward you."

With a wave of his hand, an eunuch stood on the city tower with the imperial edict in his hand, and started to recite the imperial edict in a sharp voice: "Feng Guo Qianguan, Duke of England...there are all differences in meritorious soldiers!"

It took a long time to finish it. Guo Qianguan was the commander of the army and the reward was the highest. Cheng Xiaotian and Fei Junxing also had corresponding rewards. Even Wang Zhongsi inherited Wang Haibin's title, but he was promoted to two levels. Only Chen Wanrong and Ge Shuhan had no titles. Guo Qianguan looked at Chen Wanrong in surprise and looked at Ge Shuhan again. The two looked calm and did not express any dissatisfaction.

Ruizong did not give Chen Wanrong the title, so Chen Wanrong certainly understood the whole story. Even if Ruizong didn't say it clearly, Chen Wanrong would not take it seriously. Chen Wanrong fought in Tubo for something to do for history, not for making achievements.

Geshuhan's idea is similar to Chen Wanrong, and he is not working on the battlefield for fame and fortune.

After finishing the reading, the eunuch's throat smoked, and he coughed twice before he stepped back.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" The soldiers expressed their gratitude in unison.

"Long live the emperor!" The people cheered in unison.

Although the people knew that Ruizong would definitely give rewards, they did not expect that he would actually give a favor on the city gate, which was the first experience of the Tang Dynasty. Even Emperor Taizong of Tang had never done this before, and Emperor Gaozong of Tang did not do this, but Emperor Gaozong of Tang did not do this. Only Ruizong was so resolute that the people would not be excited.

The roar that shook the sky and the earth was trembling.

When the cheers calmed down, Ruizong waved his right hand and issued a strange decree: "Soldiers, please get on the horse!"

"Get on the horse?" Chen Wanrong muttered in confusion, but still did.

The soldiers flew on their horses with their hands and feet neatly and neatly, demonstrating good training, and the people cheered in unison.

"Why do you get on the horse?" The soldiers had such a question in their minds, but they just couldn't figure it out.

The imperial edict of Ruizong disappeared from the city tower. When he appeared again, he had already arrived at the gate of Jianchun. Ruizong had a smile on his face, his face was red, his eyes were shining brightly, and he strided like a gust of wind.

Princess Taiping and his ministers followed him, a little confused.

"Today, the soldiers are back, and I will lead you horses!" Ruizong expressed his intention.

It caused a lot of surprise! This was an etiquette beyond the agreement. No one could have thought that it would not be surprised? According to the agreed procedures and after the order was issued, Guo Qianguan and the others were asked to pass through Jianchun Gate, and Ruizong stood on the city wall to review. Ruizong was in a good mood and decided not to see the soldiers pass, but to lead them.

"Guo Qing, I will take you!" Ruizong came to Guo Qianguan's side and reached out to grab the reins of the war horse under Guo Qianguan's crotch.

"Your Majesty, I can't afford it!" Guo Qianguan almost rolled down from the saddle.

"What is the great thing about your battle to bring you the majesty of China?" Ruizong smiled and said to his ministers: "Dear friends, you go too. Sanlang, you take the horse for Wanrong. Yao Qing, you take the horse for Geshuhan."

Princess Taiping originally looked around and walked towards Chen Wanrong, intending to lead Chen Wanrong's horse. After hearing this, she had to let her go aside. She wanted to please Chen Wanrong. Now, she wanted to do something big, so Chen Wanrong, a hot character, naturally wanted to show her favor and win over it.

Li Longji responded, strode over, grabbed the blue and white reins, and Chen Wanrong hurriedly said, "Crown Prince, I dare not!"

"The father has an order, do you want to resist the order?" Li Longji asked calmly.

Chen Wanrong had no choice but to answer, and had to say, "Thank you, Prince!"

Yao Chong went over, grabbed the reins of the war horse under Geshuhan's crotch, and stood quietly beside Geshuhan.

After looking at Chen Wanrong, Geshuhan, Li Longji and Yao Chong, Princess Taiping frowned slightly, walked to Cheng Xiaotian, stretched out her white plain hand to grab the reins, and smiled and said, "General Cheng, Li Lingyue has served you."

Among so many generals, Princess Taiping wanted to win over the most was Chen Wanrong and Geshuhan. Chen Wanrong was a good craftsman and could make many unthinkable weapons. Geshuhan had extraordinary military talents. If he had the help of these two people, Princess Taiping would be like a tiger. However, Ruizong appointed Li Longji and Yao Chong to lead the two of them respectively. Princess Taiping had no chance to show goodwill.

After thinking about it, Cheng Xiaotian still has some weight. After all, Cheng Xiaotian came from a famous family and was the grandson of the famous general Cheng Wuting. He has a great influence in the army. Moreover, Cheng Xiaotian himself has good military talent. He is inferior to Geshuhan, so he can only settle for the second best.

Cheng Xiaotian would never have thought that Princess Taiping would give him favor. He almost fell off his horse in panic and said hurriedly: "Princess, this must not be done! No!"

"General Cheng, look, what's wrong?" Princess Taiping smiled relaxed.

The ministers were busy leading horses to the soldiers, and it was reasonable to lead horses to the general. However, how could there be so many generals? So many ministers had long "divided up" the generals. There was no general but to lead horses to the soldiers.

The ministers looked down on these rude soldiers at all, but the emperor had to do so. He looked happy on his face, but he was scolding the rude soldiers in his heart.

The soldiers were straightforward and did not want to get the thoughts in their ministers. They were flattered and cheered with their mouths open, their faces shining and their eyes were blazing, which was even happier than winning a big victory.

In the eyes of soldiers, these ministers are noble adults and may not meet each other in their lives. What an honor it would be to lead a horse for themselves? Can they not be prepared?

Ruizong led the horse and walked in his head with Guo Qianguan. Li Longji led the blue and white porcelain to walk in second place, followed by Princess Taiping and Cheng Xiaotian, and then Geshuhan and Yao Chong. The ministers led the horse and entered the city one by one.

When Li Jing destroyed the Eastern Turks, Emperor Taizong of Tang did not welcome them with such etiquette; when Su Dingfang destroyed the Western Turks, he did not receive such kindness. The emperor and ministers led horses to the soldiers was the first experience in the history of the Tang Dynasty, which was very amazing. However, the people kept cheering and shouting, "Long live the emperor!"

Ruizong was so respectful to the wise and humble, and was so able to win the favor of the people that they would not be able to cheer.

In the middle of the journey, Chen Wanrong saw a few familiar figures, either, but Zheng Qing, Zheng Jianqiu and his wife, Chen Laoshi and his wife, and Qing'e and others.

Zheng Qing looked proud and smiled sweetly at Chen Wanrong. Chen Wanrong flashed at her and pointed his right hand at Blue and White, asking Zheng Qing to share this kindness, but Zheng Qing kept shaking her head and refused to come.

If Zheng Qing agreed, with Chen Wanrong's personality, she would really be carried to the horse and share the glory together. However, Zheng Qing knew books and etiquette, and knew that doing this was not in accordance with etiquette, so of course she would not come.

However, Zheng Qing felt so sweet that she had eaten honey.

Zheng Jianqiu was born in the Imperial College, and his lifelong wish was to be successful in his career. It would be better to get a duke. Although Chen Wanrong did not have a title, the prince was holding a horse for him. What kind of glory was that? Compared to the ten dukes, Zheng Jianqiu stared at the boss with a proud look on his face, "This son-in-law has found the right thing! I want but I didn't get it, he has realized everything! With a son-in-law, what else can he ask for?"

"The head of the family is the prince! Look, the prince is holding a horse for Wanrong!" Chen Wangshi excitedly pointed out.

"Crown Prince!" Chen Houshi was so scared that his chin hit the foot!

Amid the cheers of the people, the soldiers went directly to the Taimiao through Jianchun Gate. There are many people in front of the Taimiao, including Jide Zuzan and Tubo ministers, as well as pigs, cattle and sheep.

"Dedicating prisoners to the Taimiao" is a tradition that has been around for thousands of years and is the top priority and the first thing to do.

When they came outside the Taimiao, the soldiers dismounted their horses, and soldiers took the horses away. The soldiers who made meritorious service could only stand outside the Taimiao. Generals such as Chen Wanrong and Guo Qianguan followed Ruizong into the Taimiao.

The Taimiao has been cleaned up for a long time now, and it can be said that it is spotless. It has been smoked with sandalwood, and there is an attractive fragrance in the air.

When Chen Wanrong came to the envoy room, he saw portraits of Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian.

The most majestic portrait of the four is Emperor Taizong of Tang. Chen Wanrong, who has outstanding military talents, extraordinary talent in governing the country and a sea of ​​dignity, has a 12,000-point respect for Chen Wanrong, who has outstanding military talents, extraordinary talent in governing the country and is as strong as the sea. He looked at it very carefully.

Tall, majestic, deep eyes, and a sense of a superior aura, which makes people feel admiration at first sight. Chen Wanrong couldn't help but look at Li Longji. Li Longji had the resources of the emperor and created the famous "Kaiyuan Prosperity", which is a peak of Chinese history. Only the "Hanwu Prosperity" can be compared with it, and he also has a majesty that is irresistible.

However, compared with Emperor Taizong of Tang in the portrait, it is also worse than Emperor Taizong of Tang. Just based on portraits, Emperor Taizong of Tang has such power. What would a real person look like? It must be even more important than portraits.

"No wonder, no wonder Li Jing and the enemies of Emperor Taizong of Tang are willing to use for him. Even Wei Zheng, who was determined to kill him, was willing to surrender. This momentum alone was enough to convince people!" Chen Wanrong sighed very much.

A large number of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion were enemies of Emperor Taizong of Tang and his opponents, and some even made him suffer a lot. Not only did he not care about it, but he had great trust and was also listed in Lingyan Pavilion, which is rare in Chinese history.

Li Jing was originally loyal to the Sui Dynasty, but he was the first to discover that Li Yuan had a strange plan and rushed to Chang'an to report this to Emperor Yang of Sui. However, when the Guanzhong chaos was in chaos, there was no way to make it, which made Li Yuan safe and sound. Later, Li Jing violated the military law for a trivial matter, and Li Yuan wanted to kill him, which was probably because of the reason for venting his anger.

Emperor Taizong of Tang knew that Li Jing had extraordinary talents and tried to save him. Only then did Li Jing start to serve the Tang Dynasty. Fighting in Jiangnan, seizing Lingnan, defeating Tuyuhun, and destroying the Eastern Turks were all done by Li Jing. They were recognized at that time, and except Emperor Taizong of Tang, the only person who could stand alone.

Wei Zheng, the promoter of the "Zhenguan Governance", was not a member of Emperor Taizong of Tang at the beginning, but a counselor of Prince Li Jiancheng. Seeing that Emperor Taizong of Tang's power increased sharply, Wei Zheng suggested that Li Jiancheng take the initiative first and kill Emperor Taizong of Tang. Li Jiancheng did not adopt it, which led to the later "Xuanwu Gate Incident", which Li Jiancheng killed Emperor Taizong of Tang.

Emperor Taizong of Tang ignored past grudges and not only trusted Wei Zheng, but also compared him to a mirror. He learned from Wei Zheng and finally created the famous "Zhenguan Governance".

Chen Wanrong, the great name of Emperor Taizong of Tang, heard countless times. When he saw his portrait, he realized that his extraordinary nature was far more extraordinary than his imagination. If he saw a real person, Chen Wanrong would probably follow this wise and heroic lord without hesitation. Even if he was dead, he would have no regrets.

Emperor Taizong of Tang’s personality charm is really terrible!

Ruizong knelt on the ground with his ministers and began to pray. After the prayer was finished, he would be a verse. These were routine things and had no new meaning. Apart from the gorgeous words of the article, there was nothing to praise.

"Present prisoners!" Taimiao Order roared.

Under the supervision of soldiers, Jide Zuzan drove a cow, Da Lu drove a pig, Xiao Lu drove a sheep, the sound of the cow mooing, the pig was humming, the sheep was bleating, and the Tubo monarchs and ministers did not dare to come out, and did chores.

A team of executioners stood solemnly, with red cloth tied to the knife in their hands, looking straight ahead, and murderous intent on their faces, which scared the Tubo ministers' hearts to their hearts, fearing that the knife would slash on their necks.

In the era of slavery, the prisoners of Taimiao really wanted to kill prisoners. In feudal society, the prisoners were no longer killed. The prisoners of Taimiao were to be taken to do some low-court chores. The great talk of the captives of Taimiao meant that the captured big men would do some low-court chores. This is what the meaning of the great man in the Great Desan is to slap the cow and the great talk of driving pigs.

The executioners all came forward, waved the knife in their hands, and slashed towards the necks of pigs, cows and sheep. The knife light flashed, blood burst out, and blood spurted far away.

Jide Zuzan was better, but when the knife was slashed, there was no sign of fear. But they were far from the big theory, and some people screamed in fear, as if the knife was not slashing the neck of the animal, but on their necks.

Next, there was another tribute to the sacrifice, and it was over after a while.

However, something unexpected happened. Ruizong actually lay on the ground and started crying. Today should be a happy day, but Ruizong was crying, which surprised everyone and was surprised.

What is even more shocking is that Ruizong wiping his tears up and raised his head. The tears on his face seemed to be scarred, but he smiled like a pistachio, and said to the ministers: "I am happy, happy! I can finally comfort the ancestors underground!"

Everyone suddenly realized that Ruizong was crying with joy.

Ruizong's life journey was very bumpy. He made the world three times in his life and became emperor twice is unique in Chinese history. In the long history of thousands of years, only Ruizong has experienced this experience.

The first time he became an emperor was just a puppet in his mother Wu Zetian's hands. The second time he became an emperor, even in the trembling and depressing life, even if he had thousands of passions, he had exhausted it. After the restoration, he never thought about achieving anything, nor did he think about being a promising king, but just thought about living a safe life for a few years.

And now, he is a great king! Even if he doesn't become an emperor now, he is also a great leader in Chinese history! This is so exciting. Giving prisoners to Taimiao means that this matter has been officially completed. He is completely relieved, so how can he not be excited?

The ministers smiled knowingly.

"Go to Lingyan Pavilion." Ruizong wiped his tears and happily announced the next step of the art.

Chen Wanrong knew Yicheng and was not surprised at all. Guo Qianguan couldn't understand it. He asked softly in Chen Wanrong's ear: "Military Supervisor, what are you going to Lingyan Pavilion?"

"Master, you will know when you arrive." Chen Wanrong did not answer.

"You're keeping me back?" Guo Qianguan complained.

Chen Wanrong shook his head and said, "It's not that I'm keeping it, I really can't say it. Once this matter is said out loud, it's boring. However, I have to remind you, don't be crazy."

"Will I be crazy?" Guo Qianguan didn't believe it at all.

"That's good!" Chen Wanrong said, and followed Ruizong to Lingyan Pavilion.

Lingyan Pavilion is in Tai Chi Palace, and only generals go in this time, and none of the soldiers go in.

When they arrived outside Lingyan Pavilion, everyone stood still. Ruizong stood in front of everyone and glanced at them and said, "Why do you want to come to Lingyan Pavilion today? Lingyan Pavilion is the heroic ministers' pavilion, and of course another hero is about to enter Lingyan Pavilion. Guo Qianguan joined the army for a lifetime and made great military achievements for the Tang Dynasty. In his later years, he destroyed Tubo and made great contributions. I decided to let Guo Qianguan's portrait enter Lingyan Pavilion."

"Drawing the shadow and the smoke?" A sound of surprise sounded.

The generals of Yuntai and Ling Yan’s praises were a grand event in history! Being able to enter Lingyan Pavilion was an supreme glory. How many people sharpened their heads and thought that it was unavailable.

When I heard this, can the ministers not be surprised?

When Guo Qianguan heard this, he was not surprised. Instead, his eyes were wide open, his mouth was round, and he could stuff it into a sea bowl and stand straight. If it weren't for the ups and downs of his chest that proved that he was a living person, he would definitely think he was a wooden stake that was smashed into the soil.

"Congratulations to the Grand Marshal!" Everyone congratulated each other.

"Who? Me?" Guo Qianguan then realized that the supreme glory of the Tang Dynasty actually came to his head. His face, which had no expression at all, suddenly turned red. His eyes were as bright as the sun in the sky, stooping eyes, his chest was rising and falling sharply, and he was breathing heavily: "I have painted the shadow Lingyan! I have painted the appearance of Lingyan!"

We cannot blame Guo Qianguan for his failure to comply. This is the supreme glory of the Tang Dynasty! Although Guo Qianguan is a famous general, he knows that if he had no contribution to the battle of Tubo, he would not be qualified to enter Lingyan Pavilion if he had no right to visit Lingyan Pavilion.

Seeing Guo Qianguan's surprise expression in his eyes, Ruizong kept nodding and enjoyed it particularly. The emperor controlled the life and death of others and the honor and disgrace of others. This feeling was so wonderful. Ruizong involuntarily stroked his beard under his chin, his eyes half open and half closed, and enjoyed this wonderful feeling.
Chapter completed!