"Emperor, yourselves, Tubo is a great victory! Capture Zanpu alive! Lushe City has also been captured by us!" Duan Hui rushed in and reported to Ruizong, his steps as light as if flying.

This is a major event that has created history, a major event that has never been seen in Chinese history!

Emperor Taizong of Tang destroyed the Eastern Turks and respected them as the "Tiankhan" for the Turks, allowing the Tang Dynasty's government orders to be carried out on the grassland, which was certainly enjoyable for future generations. However, Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns and made the Huns unable to recover. During the reign of Emperor Xuan of Han, the Huns surrendered, and the Western Han Dynasty's government orders to be carried out on the grassland.

Tubo is different. Since Emperor Xuan of Han started the war, countless ancestors have sacrificed their lives and sprinkled their blood, but they have not taken down this land. Ruizong did it, and Tang army did it!

This is a brand new history! A history that has never been seen in Chinese history!

Duan Hui is proficient in history and knows the profound influence of these two things. With his mental excitement, he is not said but sung, and is more joyful than singing.

Ruizong must have stood up suddenly after hearing such important news, and then happily said a lot of words of joy. However, the fact is not the case. Ruizong was very calm, as if he was listening to a story. He raised his head and looked at Duan Hui who was so happy: "Is it over?"

"The fight is over! Master, why are you unhappy?" Duan Hui looked at the extremely calm Ruizong and suddenly became confused.

"Happy?" Ruizong asked back, stood up, walked out, took the military newspaper from the captain, and told them to go down and rest. Then he opened the military newspaper and started reading.

After reading it, Ruizong's expression did not change at all. He was very calm and walked away. Duan Hui hurriedly asked, "Prince, where are you going? I'm going to prepare too!"

"Go to Taimiao!" Ruizong only said three words, and there was no other statement.

Duan Hui had no choice but to take a few people to follow him. When he arrived at the Taimiao, the soldiers guarding the Taimiao hurriedly greeted Ruizong. Ruizong just waved his hand and didn't say anything.

When I entered the Taimiao, I saw portraits of Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi, and Emperor Zhongzong Li Dan. Ruizong's eyes slowly flew over these portraits and said to Duan Hui beside me: "Duan Hui, one day, my portrait will be hung up. In the past, I had no achievements, and I didn't know how future generations would evaluate me, and I was always worried. Now, I can finally explain to my ancestors!"

Duan Hui hurriedly replied: "The emperor is wise and has made such a wonderful achievement and is chasing Emperor Taizong!"

"Emperor Taizong fought in battles across the country, commanded countless troops, founded the Tang Dynasty, defeated the Turks, and was respected by the Hu people as the Khan of the Heavenly Khan. Without the talent and pride of Emperor Taizong, I would not have the achievements of Emperor Taizong!" Ruizong shook his head and commented on himself, picked up a stick of incense, lit it, and inserted it into the incense burner.

Then, Ruizong knelt down and said, "Gaozu, Taizong, father, emperor: unfilial descendants Li Dan comforted the spirits of the ancestors and ancestors in heaven! God blessed the Tang Dynasty, and the soldiers used their lives. Ten thousand soldiers crossed the Shibao City and entered Tubo. They fought bloody battles. Finally, they defeated the elite Tubo, captured Zanpu alive, captured the capital of Tubo, and achieved the great cause of China! Seven hundred years ago, Emperor Xuan of Han used Zhao Chongguo to use troops to fight against the Western Qiang, and the ancestors of all generations have been tediously and worked hard, aiming to this hot land. Unfilial descendants Li Dan finally succeeded in this success, opened up this fertile land, and passed on to the future generations! The ancestors and ancestors, I guess my Tang Dynasty!"

One of his head cried and could no longer get up. He touched the ground with his forehead and started crying.

This is not sad crying, but exciting joy!

Ruizong was the emperor twice, and the first time he became an emperor was just a puppet in Wu Zetian's hands and had no effect. The second time he became an emperor was because Li Longji successfully killed Empress Wei and Princess Anle, not his own actions. After becoming emperor again, Ruizong never thought that there would be today, and never thought that he would establish such a great cause. Now, he will surely become a well-known emperor in Chinese history!

The emperor's pursuit of fame and fortune is passed down from generation to generation. What regrets do the emperor have to do this?

Surrounded by a huge sense of happiness, Ruizong could no longer control himself and was extremely excited and couldn't help crying.

Duan Hui followed Ruizong for a long time and knew his thoughts well. This was not only an excited cry, but also an excitement to his ancestors. Among the late emperors of the Tang Dynasty, the one who achieved the most was Emperor Taizong of Tang, followed by Emperor Gaozong of Tang, because he had the achievements of destroying the Western Turks. As for Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan, if it were not for Li Shimin, could he become emperor?

Needless to say, Zhongzong Li Xian, after a few years, the emperor was killed and killed by his wife and daughter. Not to mention that the troubles of the Tang Dynasty became even more serious. He was granted officials as the rulers, and the government orders were not smooth, and the people had complaints.

With the achievements of defeating Tubo, Ruizong's status among the late emperors should be ranked behind his father, Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi. Compared with his brother Li Xian, Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan was better than his brother Li Xian, which was something he had never thought of since his reupgrade last year.

Duan Hui was happy when Emperor Ruizong of Dai was worried that he would cry and was about to persuade him, but Ruizong wiped his tears and stood up: "I will send an order to the ministers to come to Xuanzheng Palace to discuss matters immediately!"

With a response, Duan Hui sent someone to pass the imperial edict. The news of the victory had long been spread throughout Chang'an. After the ministers learned about it, they had arrived a long time ago, so there was no need to pass the imperial edict.

But there was one thing that the ministers came happily to congratulate Ruizong, but they could not see the figure of Ruizong. They couldn't help but wonder, until they received the order, they hurried to Xuanzheng Hall.

The ministers were all full of joy and were so excited that they seemed to be roosters crowing on the beams of the roof. They were so excited that they could not get close. When they met, the ministers congratulated each other, as if they met during festivals, but they all had a little high tone. They can't blame them, this is a major event that our ancestors had fought for more than 700 years. How can they be worthy of our ancestors if they were overjoyed?

Just as the ministers were congratulating, the eunuch's voice sounded: "The emperor is here, all the ministers will meet you!"

In history, only the ministers arrived first, but there was no matter if the emperor arrived first. The ministers hurried into Xuanzheng Hall and saluted to Ruizong: "See the Emperor!"

The ministers were all happy. Even Li Longji, who had always been calm, couldn't help but look happy. Needless to say, Princess Taiping smiled like a pistachio, but Ruizong looked calm, as if the great victory in Tubo did not exist. The ministers couldn't help but wonder.

Ruizong waved his hand and asked his ministers to be calm.

Xiao Zhizhong was the first to leave the list and said, "Emperor, the great victory in Tubo has opened up our territory in China, which is a grand event that has not been seen in China in thousands of years. I think it will be the seventh day of the celebration!"

"I'm going to discuss it!" The ministers agreed in unison.

Even the historian Wu Jing said passionately: "Your Majesty, as the historian, I know that this territory is hard-won, so I should celebrate it!"

The power of historians is not great, but it is very important. Not to mention that the ministers are afraid of historians, even the emperors must be afraid of them. Wu Jing's words are tantamount to making the excited ministers even more excited and they all say yes.

Ruizong did not express his opinion, but looked at Princess Taiping. Princess Taiping smiled and said, "Brother, my sister thinks that the ministers are right. This is the most important happy event since the Tang Dynasty's stepfather destroyed the Western Turks. It is not only necessary to celebrate, but also to celebrate! The governors from all over the country should be recalled to Chang'an and let them participate."

"What do Sanlang think?" Ruizong looked at Li Longji.

The attack on Shibao City was Li Longji's proposal. It was once unsatisfied, which made him feel extremely stressed. Now, not only has the Shibao City been taken down, but even the Tubo City was also captured. He, the initiator, was extremely relaxed: "Father, my son-in-law thinks what my aunt said is so true!"

"Everyone thinks so?" Ruizong glanced at the ministers.

No one objected, and Ruizong said: "You all think this is a big thing, yes, a big thing, a big thing! For more than seven hundred years, our ancestors have been fighting forever to achieve what the Tang Dynasty has accomplished today. Can it not be said that it is a big thing? If it is not a big thing, I would be sorry to our ancestors!

"Celebration, that's right, and you must celebrate with great fanfare!"

"The emperor is wise!" The ministers hurriedly praised.

Ruizong continued: "I ask you, what is the most important thing in the Tang Dynasty now?"

"Your Majesty, do you need to ask? Of course, it is to celebrate the great victory in Tubo! Your Majesty, listen, the cheers of the people are rising to the sky!" Dou Huaizhen answered first.

At this time, Chang'an was in full bloom, and the cheers could be heard dozens of miles away.

The ministers immediately agreed. Ruizong disagreed with their views: "You all think that the most important thing now is to celebrate, but I think that it is not. You are short-sighted! I think that the most important thing now is to cure the aftermath!"

His eyes were cold and imposing. He glanced at his ministers and felt his own majesty.

The ministers did not agree with his opinion and were about to refute tactfully, but Ruizong continued: "Think about how many soldiers were killed or injured in a war? How should the funeral of the fallen soldiers be handled? How should the disabled soldiers be arranged? A hundred thousand army conquered Tubo, have you considered their supplies?"

A series of problems were thrown out, which extinguished the passion of the ministers and they all became stupid all of a sudden.

What Ruizong said was reasonable and very reasonable. These are the things that need to be dealt with the most at present. The ministers were just concerned about being happy, but they didn't expect this and couldn't help but be stunned.

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "What the emperor said is reasonable, I have received the teachings! But, brother, these are all subjects, and they are handled according to the laws!"

The military system of the Tang Dynasty was very perfect and the rewards and punishments were clear, which was an important reason why the Tang army was good at fighting. She was right, the military system had been established long ago, and it only needed to be handled according to the rules.

The ministers agreed in unison.

Ruizong coldly glanced at the ministers: "It's enough to have a military system alone? You are all busy celebrating. Who will do these things? Will you let the fallen soldiers bury their bones in a foreign land and prevent their heroes from returning to their hometown? Sambo, you said."

The joy on Li Longji's face disappeared, and he returned to his original calm: "The father's teachings are so good. My son knows the crime! My father, my son, I will do it now! My father, my son, I think that for the present plan, the most important thing in the Tang Dynasty is not to celebrate, but to cure the aftermath. It is imperative to celebrate this matter, but my son, I think it should be the adjudication. It is not too late to wait for the soldiers who fought to return, and it is not too late to celebrate together!"

"What Sanlang said is extremely true!" Ruizong nodded slightly, expressing his approval: "What else?"

Li Longji continued: "Father, I think there are many things to do after the disaster, so Rong Iron Report one by one. First, the court should arrange people to transport the bodies of the fallen soldiers back to their hometowns! It is the end of August now, and the weather is still very hot, and the bodies of the fallen soldiers are difficult to preserve. Even so, their heroes should be recalled back to their hometowns!"

The civil servants did not respond much, but the generals were so excited: "The prince is wise!"

In the praise of Ruizong, Li Longji said: "The court should bring them back to the disabled soldiers and let them receive the best treatment. This is the second. Third, the court must speed up the transportation of grain and not let the soldiers go hungry. In this matter, Zhang said that he was in Tubo, and his sons were very relieved. Fourth, the court should immediately send a group of officials into Tubo to assist Zhang said in handling government affairs, which is the key to stabilizing Tubo!"

Zhang said that what he lacked now is manpower, and the officials he brought when he entered Tubo were not enough. He never expected that this battle would be so smooth that the Tang army would wipe out all the Tubo army, and the land occupied exceeded the best ideas.

Ruizong made a decision on the spot: "The Ministry of Personnel will immediately start to choose the officials. Officials with both moral integrity and talent must go there. Don't think that we are victorious and let them act as a hero. I want them to govern Tubo, and do everything in public and private matters!"

The Minister of Personnel hurriedly accepted the order.

Ruizong continued: "Although the strategy of governing Tubo has been discussed, this matter should be determined. On the way to march, Wanrong started to abolish slaves. After Zhang Shuo took over, the abolition of slaves began to be vigorously and received the support of slaves. This is the fundamental reason why the Tang Dynasty could win. Therefore, I have arbitrary decision: abolish slaves in Tubo! Distribute them to grasslands, pastures, cattle and sheep, so that they can live a normal life! Only in this way can the Tang Dynasty gain a foothold in Tubo! China can always own this land!"

Although it is imperative to abolish slaves, it is of great significance to be finally established by Ruizong. When the ministers all thought it was time to celebrate, they thought that it was not easy to make such a decision!

No one of the ministers opposed this, and they all praised the wise wisdom of Ruizong in unison.

Ruizong stood up and said, "For the past seven hundred years, our ancestors have gone through hardships and dangers, but they have not included Tubo in their territory. What is the reason? It is not that our ancestors were not brave enough, but because the terrain of Tubo was dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and they could not open up its dangerous passes. Now, the Tang Dynasty has artillery, and the dangerous passes of Tubo is no longer as solid as a solid foundation. This is the key to the success of the Tang Dynasty.

"The steep terrain has caused inconvenience in traffic and the army's supply is difficult to sustain. I think we should send people to the people and build a road to Lushecheng from Longxi! Come and discuss whether this matter is feasible!" Ruizong's eyes were bright.

The terrain was dangerous, the transportation was inconvenient, and the food supply was difficult, which made the Tang army suffer a lot. The artillery suffered the most, and they forced the cannons to the front with their shoulders. If there was a smooth road, everything would be improved.

However, Ruizong's idea still scared the ministers, and Xiao Zhizhong immediately opposed: "Your Majesty, it's not easy to build a smooth road from Longxi to reach Lusai City! The people's power is exhausted, and the national treasury will be empty!"

Dou Huaizhen also disagreed: "Emperor, convenient transportation is important to Tubo, but it only needs to be based on the financial resources of the Tang Dynasty. Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty has many problems, and the national treasury is not as good as before. In addition, after a big victory, it will cost countless rewards to the soldiers. If the road is built now, the national treasury may be difficult to support it."

The ministers were in a panic and were talking about it, opposing the road construction.

After a while of old age, Li Longji spoke slowly and said, "What you said is the problem. The difficulty is very big, it depends on whether it is worth it! If it is worth it, you have to repair it no matter how difficult it is! Many of you are good at lychees from Lingnan. Do you know how they get lychees? Xiao Zhizhong, you love to eat lychees, tell me."

"The lychees are delicious, so I love them!" Xiao Zhizhong responded and said, "Lychees are produced in Lingnan and are transported from Wuling Avenue."

Li Longji nodded and said, "That's right! The five ridges separate the Central Plains from Lingnan. In order to connect the Central Plains and Lingnan, this passage was opened in the Five ridges. Before the Five ridges, how did Qin Shihuang melt Lingnan? The Qin army entered Lingnan and fought hard at the beginning because the food and grass were difficult to sustain. How similar is it to our battle against Tubo today?

"In order to solve the food and grass of the army, Qin Shihuang decided to connect the Xiang River and Li River, dig the Ling Canal, and solve the army's worries. Only then did the Qin army successfully capture Lingnan and then did Qin Shihuang melt Lingnan. You Xiao Zhizhong can eat the lychees from Lingnan."

Xiao Zhizhong's face turned red and he was embarrassed.

Li Longji continued: "The soldiers went through a lot of hardships to build this hot land. If there was no smooth road to use, how could the army reinforce the Tubo region? My father and sons thought that this road must be repaired."

After Li Longji's explanation, the ministers did not dare to object, and changed from opposition to approval.

Ruizong said with great satisfaction: "Sanlang's words are very consistent with my wishes. However, Dou Qing's words make sense. Rewarding the soldiers will definitely cost a lot. Now the national treasury is unable to support it. Let's slow down this matter and let it be said for a year or two."

In this way, both sides take into account, and the ministers have no dissatisfaction.

Ruizong's decision had a far-reaching impact. It was precisely because Ruizong decided to build a road connecting Longxi and Lushecheng that made Tubo more closely linked to China and created conditions for Tubo to further accept Chinese civilization.

Ruizong walked down and walked among the ministers for a while before saying, "Everyone tells me why the Turks are becoming more and more rampant in the north?"

Since Wu Zetian made a mistake in dealing with the Turkic problem, the descendants of Jie Li Khan rebelled and established the Later Turkic period and continued to harass the north, making the Anbei Protectorate unable to gain a foothold in the northern part of the border and had to move south to the south of the Great Wall.

The Eastern Turks once surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and then rebelled. Although their strength was not as strong as before, they should not be underestimated. They once came to Yunzhou (now Datong, Shanxi), and their troops pointed to the heartland of the Central Plains.

This was a shame for the Tang people. When Ruizong mentioned this, the ministers looked angry, but no one spoke.

Ruizong finally said: "After all, it's not that the Tang Dynasty has not maintained its national strength, it's not that the Tang Dynasty has no strength. It's because the Tang Dynasty tied up its hands and feet for Tubo and the big food. The army used to prevent Tubo was no less than 100,000, and it was countless expenses to prevent Tubo. Now, Tubo no longer exists. It's time for the Tang Dynasty to free up its hands and settle accounts with the Turks!

"Sanlang, you have to arrange the withdrawal of troops from Tubo! I will meet the Turks in the coming year!"
Chapter completed!