With Li Shimin's instruction, Wang De preached loudly.
"Ma Zhou, the censor of the Xuanshi, and Feng Ji, the official of the Ministry of Justice, came to court."
Not long after, Ma Zhou and Feng Ji, who were full of energy, strode into Tai Chi. temple.
"See Your Majesty." They both saluted.
"No courtesy." Li Shimin waved his hand, nodded with satisfaction and said, "The two beloved ministers solved this major case in just over ten days, and hundreds of officials have already agreed on your reward. ”
“Ma Zhou, you are the first to solve this case. I order you to reward me with 20 pieces of silk and satin.”
“I accept the order!” Saluted Li Shimin respectfully.
Yesterday, after listening to Wang Jian's words, Ma Zhou's heart was full of expectations, and he was tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep all night long.
Today, the dust has settled, and he can leave places like Yushitai, which makes him feel relaxed.
Li Shimin smiled and nodded at Ma Zhou, and then turned his attention to Wai Lang, a member of the Criminal Department.
"Feng Ji, you are a minor meritorious service. Please remember your merits. I will not give you a promotion this time. I will also reward you with 20 pieces of silk and satin."
Feng Ji is a member of the Ministry of Punishment. Yuanwailang was originally an official position below the sixth rank, but currently there are no vacancies for the fifth rank official position in the court.
He can only ask the officials to write down his merits, and reward him when he performs subsequent meritorious services.
"I accept the order!"
Feng Ji's expression remained unchanged and he saluted Li Shimin respectfully.
In this investigation, he is completely a soy sauce character. It is already good to get some credit.
After being an official for so many years, he is more open-minded and doesn’t even think about people who don’t belong to him.
After the reward was over and there was nothing major to discuss, Li Shimin asked Wang De to announce his resignation.
"Withdraw from the court~"
After Wang De announced his withdrawal from the court, Li Shimin took the lead in leaving the Tai Chi Hall.
The rest of the officials left one after another, and many people congratulated Ma Zhou when they passed by him.
Xiao Yu and Yu Shi Zhongcheng walked up to Ma Zhou and snorted coldly at him.
Then the two shook their sleeves and robes and left angrily.
Regarding the attitude of these two people, Ma Zhou smiled and said nothing.
Playing with tempers is something only children do. It would be a shame to be like them.
After walking out of the Tai Chi Hall, Wang Jian patted Ma Zhou on the shoulder and congratulated him with a wink.
"Congratulations, Brother Ma, for being promoted to a fifth-rank official in Shizhong. From now on, you will have to go to court every day."
"I will come to the County Marquis Mansion with Sister Wang in the evening. I’ll give you an extra meal to celebrate.”
Ma Zhou nodded lightly and didn’t say much. There were many people here and it was not a good place to talk nonsense.
"Brother Ma, your new colleague is here. Let's talk in the evening."
Wang Jian saw Kong Yingda, Zhang Xingcheng and others who were also involved in the incident coming over, so he approached Ma Zhou nodded and left.
"Ma Zhou, let's go together and let you know about government affairs." Kong Yingda expressed goodwill to Ma Zhou.
Although in the eyes of other ministers, the current Menxia Province is a gathering place for trolls.
But they are harmonious and very united.
"Thank you." Ma Zhou quickly handed over his hand.
In the evening, Wang Jian set up several tables at the county marquis' mansion to celebrate Ma Zhou's promotion.
Although there are many people in the County Marquis Mansion, without Erdan, Xue Rengui, Cheng Chumo and others, it still seems a bit deserted.
...
Two days later, several fast horses galloped into Chang'an.
"Border Army News! Get out of the way!"
The knight on horseback shouted.
On Zhuque Street, the people walking on the street moved to both sides to avoid it.
After the soldiers on horseback galloped past, the people on the street quickly gathered around. They were all talking and wondering where something big happened again.
Manna Hall.
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"Okay! Great!"
After reading the military report written by Li Jing, Li Shimin became excited, holding up the military report with both hands and cheering repeatedly.
"Wang De, call Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and Wang Jian."
The first battle report came back. In addition to sharing the joy with several advisers, There are still things that require their advice.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang De responded and quickly went down to make arrangements.
After half a quarter of an hour, Wang Jian and others arrived at Ganlu Hall one after another.
Li Shimin couldn't hide the joy on his face. He held the military newspaper high and said with a smile.
"Everyone, the first military report written by Li Jing has been sent back. A great victory!"
Li Shimin then handed the military report to Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling to read. Then it was passed to Wei Zheng and Wang Jian.
Wang Jian read the military report. It only recorded the battle situation and no military achievements.
"It seems that rewards will be given after the battle is over." Wang Jian muttered in his heart.
Li Jing's military report did not specify the casualties, which proved that Erdan and the others were all safe and sound.
The military report is very concise. It only reports the results and does not write about the specific combat process.
Li Daozong's Western Route Army won a great victory in Lingzhou, killing thousands of the enemy.
Under the pressure of Xue Wanche's troops, Tuli Khan directly led thousands of his troops to surrender, and is now being escorted back to Chang'an! ”
And Li Jing personally led 3,000 fine cavalry and captured the important TurkicThe military stronghold of Dingxiang City.
In this battle, not only did they kill more than 10,000 enemies, but they also captured Yang Zhengdao, the grandson of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, and Xiao, the wife of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. They were also escorted back to Chang'an.
Jieli Khan led more than 80,000 remaining soldiers to flee to Qikou. In the Baidao, which they must pass through, Li Ji led thousands of light cavalry to wait for work.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your great victory in the first battle!" Changsun Wuji took the lead in congratulating Li Shimin.
Li Jing is worthy of being a military genius. Under his command, the army blitzed various Turkic tribes and completely defeated the Turks.
The victory of several armies was easier than imagined.
While everyone else was looking happy, Fang Xuanling shook her head without showing a very optimistic expression on her face.
He stared at the map and thought for a long time before speaking softly.
"Although Li Jing led his army to conquer Dingxiang City, Jieli Khan still gathered more than 80,000 remaining soldiers and fled, and the main Turkic force is still there."
"If he is defeated by Jieli Khan, Once Li Khan gained a foothold, he could once again summon the other Turkic tribes, and instantly raise more than 100,000 Turkic cavalry."
The purpose of Li Jing's raid on Dingxiang City was to lure Khan Jieli to summon the various Turkic tribes. Come for a bloody battle.
For this reason, Li Jing ordered Li Ji in advance to lead his light cavalry around Dingxiang City and station troops on the white road to block Jieli Khan's retreat.
At that time, the three armies of Chai Shao and Li Ji will attack from inside and outside, thus wiping out the effective strength of the Turkic army in one fell swoop.
Unexpectedly, the cunning Jieli Khan noticed Li Jing's intention.
He ordered the troops who came to help in the battle to station themselves around Dingxiang City, thus foiling Li Jing's plan.
"Now Jieli Khan is fleeing to Qikou with his remaining soldiers. I hope Li Ji can intercept him on the white road, otherwise it will be troublesome for the Turkic army to bypass the northern part of the Yinshan Mountains." Fang Xuanling Then he said.
The northern part of the Yinshan Mountains is a vast desert. It is difficult for tens of thousands of cavalry to find it.
Moreover, the Tang army’s logistical supplies and front line were too long, making them vulnerable to Turkic attacks.
"The military report was written three days ago. Calculating the time, Li Ji should have bumped into Jieli Khan." Wei Zheng pointed at the map and said.
Jieli Khan's men were all cavalry, and they were chased all the way by Li Jing's army, so their escape speed was certainly not slow.
Three days were enough for them to escape from Dingxiang City to Baidao.
After hearing the worries of Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng, Li Shimin also looked at the map again, and after a while he took a long breath.
"I hope Li Ji can hold off Jieli Khan and wait for Li Jing's army to arrive and attack together."
"If Jieli Khan is allowed to bypass Baidao and flee to the north of Yinshan Mountain, , after they entered the vast desert, they were like fish entering the sea."
Several big guys made an analysis of the battle situation, which made Wang Jian who was watching admire them.
AloneA military report and a map can deduce so much information. If he were to tell it, he probably wouldn't be able to explain it all.
After discussing the military newspaper issue, Li Shimin sat back on the chair and said with a smile.
"I called you here this time to discuss the surrender of Tuli Khan and the resettlement of Yang Zhengdao and Xiao."