Chapter 1020 Competition between military commanders’ families

"Shut up that mouth. You still have the nerve to tell me that you are not incompetent in martial arts yet. You just went to the Western Regions for a walk, and you have no military exploits at all."

When Cheng Yaojin saw Cheng Chumo's arrogant expression, he immediately felt angry. If Li Xiang hadn't been here, he would have started beating people right away. The two brothers were also used to it. They had been rough-skinned since childhood. It was thick and fleshy, and was beaten non-stop by Cheng Yaojin.

Of course, this also has advantages, that is, the body's recovery ability is very strong, and the two of them are also the most suitable to be in the army. As long as they are beaten by Cheng Yaojin, the two of them will be fine in a few days. If they are on the battlefield If injured, the recovery ability is also very fast.

When the two of them heard Cheng Yaojin's words, they felt aggrieved in their hearts. Although they went to the Western Region to support last time, most of the things there had been done, so they didn't have much to do after they went there. I just kept busy making soy sauce for a while. I thought they would have something to do with them here in Fuso, but who knows, there still isn't.

"I have taken note of this matter about my father-in-law. It is really difficult to arrange it for the time being. However, I have to train in Chang'an City. My two uncles should go with me to train first."

Li Xiang knew that this was Cheng Yaojin's suggestion. He had no way to take his two sons with him to Fusang. As the general manager of the logistics march, Li Xiang might have errands there that he could take with him. But after Li Xiang's words came out, Cheng Yaojin knew it was impossible.

Don't go too far. Being able to let Cheng Yaojin go to the battlefield is already the best result for Li Xiang's adventure. If you are asked to bring your two sons with you, how will you balance the other generals? Will it be true that when people go to the battlefield in the future, it will be father and son?

This is just a proverb that has been left behind. If you, father and son, are both leading troops on the front line, no emperor will be able to believe it, not to mention how enlightened Li Shimin is.

"Then you two should follow His Highness to train in Chang'an City. You don't have to think about the rest. Sooner or later, you will have a chance."

At this moment, Cheng Yaojin felt that it was not worthwhile. If he could have considered this earlier, he might as well just hold it in Chang'an City and let his two sons go to the battlefield. It would be really good if they had merit. Now that you have merit, there is no room for improvement. Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine these days. You cannot regret something that has been done long ago. This is a national matter.

"There are many opportunities to go to the battlefield. Even if Fusang is over, there is still a lot of land from Nanzhao to the south. You will definitely have the opportunity to go to the battlefield."

Li Xiang had already said something similar, and the two of them had been waiting, but they didn't know when.

"Your Highness is naturally familiar with the battlefield. I wonder how much time Fuso will delay us?"

Cheng Chumo said curiously, although Li Xiang said that there will be a war in the south of Nanzhao, the Tang Dynasty can only support one war at most. Before the war in Fusang is over, it is impossible for the south of Nanzhao to start. , and according to the intelligence obtained by the two brothers, there is still some instability in Nanzhao Kingdom, and we will have to spend a certain amount of time clearing the place.

"Fuso is just a small country. Although it has a large internal population, due to the lack of iron weapons, their combat effectiveness is not strong. According to my estimate, it will only take three or two months at most."

Li Xiang has long sent people to investigate the situation in Fusang. Although their pirates continue to attack the coast of my country and the coast of Korea, their real strength is not very strong, and the ships they use are not strong at sea.

As long as we can take a stronghold on the island of Fuso, the only thing left is to send people there continuously. With the combat effectiveness of our Datang army, it will not be a problem to capture them. The people from Goguryeo have also been training for a while. The combat effectiveness is not low either.

"Are we really going to use only Goguryeo's troops this time?"

Cheng Yaojin said with some worry that Cheng Yaojin had never been to Goguryeo and was still skeptical about the combat effectiveness of the Goguryeo army. If he was asked to lead the men around Chang'an City, then Cheng Yaojin would not have any doubts. , but Li Xiang has already told the emperor that a large number of Chang'an City troops will not be used this time.

"My father-in-law must have heard that there are still a lot of people in Goguryeo. Although we have begun to reclaim the wasteland there, there are still a large number of remaining people. This war can be regarded as finding a place for these remaining people."

After Li Xiang finished speaking, the three people present immediately understood that the casualties in this war would definitely be considerable. If they were allowed to fight, it would be tantamount to a reduction policy.

The four gentlemen drank until the moon rose above the willow branches. Li Xiang thought of staying in Yongning tonight, so he rejected the suggestion of drinking another bottle.

"Your mother-in-law has not been in good health these past two days. I will send someone to pick up the two sisters tomorrow and let them stay at home for two days."

Taking advantage of the opportunity that Li Xiang was in the capital, Cheng Yaojin was also going to take his daughter back and live there for two days. If Li Xiang was not in the capital, even if something happened to Cheng Yaojin's family, he would not be able to leave his daughter to her. After all, her husband is not at home. If something happens to you when she is brought back, can you afford the responsibility? Especially since this is the royal daughter-in-law.

"Father-in-law, just go and pick her up. When I come back in the evening when I'm fine, we can have a few drinks. I'm also going to stay here."

Of course, Li Xiang couldn't really live here, but at this moment, he was on the street of Cheng Yaojin's house, and people were coming and going outside. After hearing this, everyone looked at the Cheng family mansion with envy.

According to what they know, if their daughter marries into the royal family, then the people in the family will live in trepidation. I have never heard of anything like this in Cheng Yaojin's family before.

Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang also rode out, and Li Xiang stopped nagging at the door. Under the escort of the two, Li Xiang hurried to the East Palace. Chang'an City no longer has a curfew policy, so at night There are also many people outside.

At first, Li Shimin was afraid that it would interfere with the security of Chang'an City, but now that several carts of tax money can be brought in every night, Li Shimin no longer mentioned this matter. He only added some more soldiers to patrol, and no one would He couldn't get along with money, especially Li Shimin, a money man.