The position of the protector of the Anxi Metropolitan Protector can be said to be a feudal official, and this time he is leading troops to quell the rebellion. There will definitely be no fewer soldiers with him, and this is a good opportunity to seize military power. In the end, he is two years older, and Li Chengqian's reaction is faster than Li Tai.

When Li Tai heard that Li Chengqian was raising Hou Junji, he immediately understood. But he couldn't help it in a hurry, because there were no characters in his entrainment who could compete with Hou Junji. Although his teacher Cen Wenwen is profound and strategic, he is a civil official, and he can't compete with Hou Junji, who has led troops for many years. Li Tai now regrets that he didn't win over a few princes who led troops for Mao. The Cheng bite gold on the opposite side is very pleasing to the eye!

"Hou Junji ......!" Li Er fell into deep thought.

If you don't send Cheng Biting Jin or Niu Jinda and others, Hou Junji is indeed the best candidate. Li Jing is old after all, and such an important court meeting today was actually absent because of a leg injury. Among the middle-aged generals, Hou Junji was the youngest. Cheng Yanjin is also six or seven years older than him, and it is impossible to have a body without a number in the bitter cold of the Northwest. It seems that the future mainstay of the Tang Empire is Hou Junji.

"Summoning Hou Jun to return to Chang'an!"

The railway from Chang'an to Luoyang was opened, and the speed of message transmission was greatly increased. There is no need for a post that can run a dead horse, and the Huangmen squire who delivered the decree took the train to Luoyang and slept on it. Hou Junji, who received the holy decree, also slept on the train and arrived in Chang'an. The convenience of transportation is almost outrageous.

The one who came to the train station to greet Hou Junji was actually the crown prince Li Chengqian. However, as a son-in-law, coming to greet his father-in-law can be regarded as a fig leaf. The dogs in the Taiji Palace all know what Li Chengqian's idea is.

"Expedition to the Western Regions, I thought about this matter for a night. In every way, they are at a disadvantage. Hou Junji's eyes were a little red, and he could see that he was not bluffing when he thought about it for a night.

"Father-in-law, this matter is related to the future military power. If he can return with a great victory in the Western Regions, he will definitely be able to take Li Jing's place. You also know that Li Tai is now fighting with Lonely. If the military power is in hand, he will not be afraid of any tricks played by Li Tai in the future. ”

Hou Li'er is just a concubine of Li Chengqian, and it is the first time that Hou Junji calls himself his father-in-law from Li Chengqian's mouth. His Royal Highness the Tang Prince, when did you be so polite. Vanity has been unprecedentedly satisfied, and even if it is a sea of swords and fires in the Western Regions, it has to go through. As long as he comes back victoriously, he will be the first person in the Tang Dynasty military in the future.

The taste of rights is so wonderful, Hou Junji can't wait to get more rights. As long as the son-in-law of the assistant prince ascends the throne, who else will be above 10,000 people under one person in the future? Who would have thought that the first session of splashes who lived on the streets back then would now be able to pay homage to the prime minister.

"If you want to win the battle of the Western Regions, Your Highness must help the old man do two things." Hou Junji calmed down, looked at Li Chengqian and said.

"Don't say two, two hundred are up to you." Li Chengqian said eagerly. In order to seize military power, Li Chengqian can do whatever it takes.

"First, I want to take Zuo Wuwei to the Western Regions. Although the number of Zuo Wuwei was small, they were fully equipped with firearms. In terms of combat power, it can be called the first in Datang. If you can take them to the Western Regions, there is a sixty percent chance of winning this battle. ”

"Zuo Wuwei? That's controlled by Cheng Fairy, and it's Yun Hao's descendant. You move his men, this thing is ......! Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed, the famous Cheng Fairy is not easy to fool. If he provoked it, he really dared to carry an axe to knock on Hou Junji's door.

"Cheng Yanjin can kick away, the Tubo people have been restless recently, let him go to Dafeichuan to contain the Tubo people. Also, I want Sheng Yanshi to replace Cheng Yanjin and go with me on the expedition. Sheng Yanshi has been fighting with the Duke of Chu for many years, and he is also familiar with the use of firearms. Zuo Wuwei is his old subordinates, and having him can achieve twice the result with half the effort. "Hou Junji thought about it all night last night, and he already had a belly case.

"This matter is feasible, there have often been invasions of the Tibetan army recently, so it is not difficult for Cheng Yanjin to take the soldiers of the right government to watch the Tubo people. But Sheng Yanshi's affairs are a little difficult, he is Yun Hao's diehard. Without Yun Hao, it would be difficult for him to lead the troops. Li Chengqian said with a frown. Looking at the Tang Dynasty, the most difficult person to deal with is none other than Yun Hao.

Yun Hao has a special position in the Li family, and his father seems to have a special new appointment for him. And this guy is slippery like a loach, and he can't hold it at all. But fortunately, his good brother Li Tai doesn't seem to be able to control this Tang Chu Guogong.

Now the person who wants to move him, Li Chengqian is really scratching his head. I don't know if I can do this with my own energy.

"Life in the world is nothing more than money and power. Yun Hao is now far away in Dengzhou, and it is difficult to say how much influence he has on Sheng Yanshi. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince deliberately solicited him, presumably he Sheng Yanshi would also know what to do. Hou Junji said with a smile. He didn't believe that there were still people who couldn't handle it if they gave money to officials.

"I'm trying my best to do this thing, you can say the second thing."

"The second thing is that the old man wants Li Jing's Sixth Army Mirror." Hou Junji said solemnly.

"Sixth Army Mirror, this is Li Jing's hard work. This......! Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed, although Li Jing was now a tiger lying on his stomach. But a tiger is a tiger after all, and if you really want to bite someone in a hurry, you will die. Ask him for the Sixth Army Mirror, this Hou Junji will really give himself a problem.

"Li Jing has been fighting with the Turks for many years and knows a lot about the tactics of the Turks. His military strategy is written in this six-army mirror, so the six-army mirror is very important for this battle. Hou Junji said seriously, quite a posture that he would not go without the Sixth Army Mirror.

"Okay, I'll do my best to do this. My father-in-law will enter the palace to meet my father for the time being, and leave the rest to Lone. Thinking of the future military power, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and accepted it. Go back and discuss with Yu Zhining, Kong Yingda, Du Zhenglun and others. What Hou Junji said seems to make sense, there should be nothing that power and money can't buy.

The car had already arrived at the gate of Taiji Palace, and Hou Junji got out of the carriage. handed over the sign and went straight to the palace, Li Er's will was to enter the palace immediately when he arrived in Chang'an. No matter how arrogant Hou Junji was, he didn't dare to disobey Li Er's intentions.

It was a sunny day outside, but inside the Taiji Palace it looked a little gloomy. On the edge of two huge candle mountains, there are more than a dozen pots of ice. Walking into the Tai Chi Palace, there is no stuffy feeling at all, and it is a comfortable mess.

Li Er sat tall on the dragon chair, and there were two stacks full of recitals on the imperial book.

"It's coming!" Li Er casually put down a piece of music and didn't raise his eyelids to Hou Junji's face.

"I got His Majesty's will, and I rushed over overnight and didn't dare to delay it for half a minute." Hou Junji bowed down and said.

"Have you seen the prince?" Li Er finally put down the music in his hand and glanced up at Hou Junji.

Hou Junji's back was cold, and the cold sweat soaked through the court clothes in an instant. He suddenly found that he was bent on how to convince the future emperor. But he forgot that the current emperor is in the prime of life. As long as Li Er roared, his Hou Junji would be blown to ashes immediately.

"Li'er is pregnant, and the prince feels sorry for Li'er and came to the station to pick up the last general." Hou Junji said tremblingly.

"Hmmm! The prince is still not bad in filial piety! I think you know the intention of coming here, the prince guaranteed you to be the protector of Anxi, what do you say? ”

"The last general is a leader of the troops, naturally where His Majesty's whip is pointed, the minister will kill it. The barbarians of the Western Regions actually dared to kill my Tang officials and people, and the ministers were willing to lead troops to the Western Regions to crusade against the ministers. In front of Li Er, Hou Junji was as obedient as a dog.

"It's good that you have this idea, the land in some parts of the Western Regions is also fertile. The most important thing is that the Western Regions is the source of the Hu people's attack on our Central Plains. I sent troops to cleanse the grasslands, not entirely for the purpose of expanding the territory. Instead, I want to give us more time for peaceful development in the Central Plains.

It's better to have a front outside than to fight at home. Send you this time, don't listen to those scholars Wilder. Hu people are afraid of power but not virtue, I only give you one word, that is to kill! Even if the vast Western Regions become a no-man's land, they must not be allowed to become the source of aggression against our Datang.

As long as there is hostility to Datang, they can be killed, and the eleventh kill order can be relaxed. This time I will not only allow you to kill the prisoners, but also the civilians. When the five Hu people are chaotic, we will do what the Hu people do. Do you understand? Li Er's cold voice came down from above.

Hou Junji shuddered, this was an order for the slaughter ordered by an emperor himself. It is conceivable that the Western Regions will definitely be slaughtered. When I came back from the Western Regions, the hat of my own slaughter was even worn on my head. The historian who bullies the weak and fears the hard will never say that this is the emperor's order. For thousands of generations, it will only praise the glorious deeds of the people who slaughtered the marquis and the king.

The hat of human slaughter is so easy to wear? Hou Junji didn't have much knowledge, but he still knew what happened to Wu Anjun Baiqi.

"The minister knows! But the minister has two reluctant requests! Hou Junji said tremblingly. Since you can't prevaricate, it's better to take advantage of Li Er's happiness to ask for more benefits.

"Say!"

"The minister didn't dare to take this errand, but since His Majesty wants the minister to go, the minister will definitely do his best to complete His Majesty's entrustment. Wei Gong fought with the Turks for many years and wrote the Art of War of the Six Armies. If Wei Gong can pass on the art of war to the last general, the last general will definitely be able to follow Wei Gong and destroy the stubborn enemy in the Western Regions. ”

"Hmmm! It's good to be able to serve the Lord with sincerity. Tell me about your art of war, and I will tell Wei Gong. Li Er thought for a moment and agreed to Hou Junji's request. This time, Hou Junji went to the Western Regions, and he will be the pillar of the Tang Dynasty military in the future. Let him learn more about the art of war, Hou Junji's foundation Li Er knows very well, and the market is just a splash. It was indeed a little difficult for him to face the fierce steppe cavalry.

"The minister also wants to transfer Zuo Wuwei to follow him to the grassland to fight! The minister also wanted to appoint Sheng Yanshi, the minister's lieutenant. Hearing Li Er's promise, Hou Junji immediately hit the snake with the stick. Take the opportunity to fulfill another wish!

"I can't give you many soldiers this time, because the logistics can't keep up. Therefore, you can only bring elites, and Zuo Wuwei is equipped with all firearms, which can be called the strongest soldier in my Tang Dynasty. Since you said it, then you are allowed to do it. As soon as Li Er's words came out, Hou Junji's eyes lit up with joy. I didn't expect to convince His Majesty the Emperor so easily.

"But Sheng Yanshi's matter, you need to go to him to discuss." However, Li Er's subsequent words immediately extinguished Hou Junji's enthusiasm.

"No!" Hou Junji was very smart and did not dwell on this matter, and you can ask for what the emperor promised you. If the emperor doesn't agree, if you insist on it, it will be death.

"Let's go down!" Li Er waved his hand, and Hou Junji walked backwards out of the Taiji Palace.

Hou Junji had a mansion in Chang'an, but he did not go back. Instead, he went straight to the Prince's East Palace, although Li Er had already reminded him vaguely. But Hou Junji is also coming, no way. When he married his daughter to Li Chengqian, he was already branded with the brand of the Prince's East Palace. It is simply impossible to wash it off in this life.

Entering the main hall of the Prince's East Palace, I saw Yu Zhining, Kong Yingda, Du Zhenglun and others gathered inside. Apparently, some kind of meeting is going on. As the father-in-law of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Hou Junji is qualified to participate in such a meeting.

"So fast? What did my father say? Li Chengqian's eyes widened and he looked at Hou Junji in disbelief. Anxi, a place where the emperor is far away, when Li Ji went, Li Er told him for more than two hours. This Hou Jun gathered in the Taiji Palace for less than an hour, and he actually came out like this.

"Your Majesty promised to go to Li Jing and ask for the Sixth Army Mirror."

"Really?" Li Chengqian was overjoyed, and he was still thinking about how to talk to Li Er about this matter.

"However, His Majesty said that the matter of Sheng Yanshi should be solved by the old man himself. This matter has to be done by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

"It's hard to do! That Sheng Yanshi is now in the academy, and he doesn't even come out of Lintong. behaved in a style and regarded himself as a retainer of the Yun family. If you want him to go to the Western Regions, I'm afraid you have to speak to the Duke of Chu. Kong Yingda stroked his beard helplessly, just now they were discussing this matter. Several people discussed it for a long time, and they didn't have any ideas. People don't want to, they can't be forced to tie it up, but they are also the Marquis of the Tang Dynasty.

"Chu Gong is far away in Dengzhou, even if it is a fast horse, it will take more than a month to run back and forth. Besides, it is still a question whether Duke Chu can agree to borrow someone. Yu Zhining shook his head and said.

"Why don't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince come forward and set up a banquet to solicit it. If you can't succeed, you have to try! Du Zhenglun thought for a while and said.

"The old man also means this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came out to hold a banquet. might as well agree to some conditions and come out to be an official just for money and power. Money! Although we are not as rich as Yun Hao, if he is really willing to go to the Western Regions, we can also let him. If you want to be an official ......! Hou Junji turned his head and looked at Li Chengqian.

"Lone is the crown prince and the prince of the Tang Empire. What kind of official will he want in the future, he can't be allowed! ”