Just as the two were talking and laughing, a group of cavalry appeared in front of them. Li Chengyi immediately mobilized his musketeers and prepared for battle.
Since His Highness's safety is at stake, no one dares to be negligent. Although we have entered the territory of the Tang Dynasty, we still have to pay attention to some things. If anything happens to His Highness, we will be in trouble.
"spread."
When he saw the leading general, Li Chengyi immediately ordered his men to disperse. The leading general was General Niu Jinda.
Niu Jinda did not get the chance to go to the front line, so when he heard that Li Xiang was going back to Chang'an, he asked Li Shimin for an imperial decree and led his troops out of the city to welcome him. But going out of the city to welcome him is a bit too much. This place is still hundreds of miles away from Chang'an City. Are you going to welcome him here?
"Old Niu, your reception is a bit too outrageous. The imperial edict ordered you to meet him outside the city, yet you came all the way here."
Li Xiang also saw it clearly and said helplessly, of course, literally speaking, this place is also outside the city of Chang'an.
"Lao Niu, I've been waiting outside the city for a whole day, but the prince hasn't come yet. I was worried that the prince would encounter problems on the way, so I hurried over with my sixty guards. However, I didn't bring the army from the Tiance General's Mansion."
Niu Jinda was still very well-behaved. He ran around with his guards, and Li Shimin would not say anything after knowing it. But if he brought the army of the General of Tiance's Mansion with him at all times, some things would be difficult to say. If he was charged with treason, his whole family would be executed.
"These people followed the general out for a horse race. They really want to go to the battlefield. Your Highness, should your rotation include these people as well? They are so idle in Chang'an that they are almost bored out of their minds."
Looking at the elite cavalry behind Niu Jinda, Li Chengyi was also very envious. Although most of his men were musketeers, cavalry were the real elite in this era. Unfortunately, from the moment he went to the battlefield, no new cavalry was handed over to him. Even if he wanted to train such a cavalry unit, he had no chance at all. Who made his musketeers well trained? All the musketeers came from his hands. According to Li Xiang, everyone has their own expertise. Letting someone like you who trains musketeers train cavalry is a real waste of resources.
Li Chengyi couldn't persuade Li Xiang at that time, so he could only train the musketeers honestly. But when he saw this cavalry, although there were only sixty people, he could also see their heroic posture on the battlefield that day. He felt very uncomfortable in his heart. You know, these military people can elect one hundred to two hundred people to be their own generals when they are not fighting.
But how could he choose? Should he choose from the musketeers? According to court rules, the musketeers were not allowed to enter Chang'an City. Of course, you could enter with your own weapons, and certainly not the Imperial City. This was also done by the upper class to ensure their own safety. If anyone could enter with a musket, and if someone fired from a distance, Li Shimin would not be able to save his life.
"You're right, young man. Back then, I led them on campaigns across the country, including the eastern campaign against Goguryeo. We were so full of energy and ambition. Now, in Chang'an City, it's impossible for them to gallop on horseback. Your Highness should take them to the battlefield."
Although these people are Niu Jinda's confidants, Niu Jinda also understands what they are thinking. Even if you have a meaningless life, there is no place for you to show your face on the battlefield. Do you have to stay in Tiance General's Mansion as a gatekeeper for the rest of your life? If so, then this life is too unfair.
"There is no order without rules. According to the original rules, they will be rotated every three years. If they have been there before, they must stay behind to maintain security."
After hearing Li Xiang's words, these cavalrymen lowered their heads helplessly. His Highness is the most disciplined person. A year and a half ago, these people had gone to the battlefield of Annan, so now is not the time for rotation, and they can only stay in Chang'an honestly.
It's strange to say, when fighting in the wild, I always think of my warm home, but if I stay at home for a long time, I still miss the killing in the wild and the battlefield of opening up new territories.
"By the way, Your Highness, there is something you may not have received yet. The Emperor has ordered the Princes of Wei, Jin, and Qi to return to the capital to celebrate his birthday."
This imperial edict was issued by Li Xiang on the road, so Li Xiang did not receive it. Normally, Niu Jinda should send someone to deliver it, but he happened to be out of the city directly, so he might as well deliver it in person.
It was normal for Li Shimin to ask his sons to come back for his birthday. What's more, these uncles had been almost punished by Li Xiang. If someone still wanted to make trouble, Li Xiang didn't mind and would have a good chat with them. However, he didn't know if these people could bear it.
"Where is King Li Ke of Shu?"
After listening to Niu Jinda's report, Li Xiang should not have forgotten this person, but Niu Jinda really did not mention the King of Shu.
"Your Majesty's men personally did it. The King of Shu's second son was refining armor in Shu..."
This matter had been discovered a long time ago, but Li Xiang's subordinates had not been able to confirm it, so they did not dare to report it to Li Xiang rashly. The emperor's men in black were still very capable and could even find out such news. Li Ge's second son was killed, and his father had no chance to return to Beijing to celebrate his birthday.
“These people are not idle!”
Li Chengyi is also a close relative of the royal family, so he can evaluate these people, but Niu Jinda can only report. Although Li Xiang usually speaks casually, you still have to be careful with your words. You can't say what Li Chengyi can say. If someone with ulterior motives hears it, when you are on the decline in the future, this sentence may cost the lives of your entire family.
"This is perfectly normal. We are all descendants of the emperor, and there's only one position. If you say you don't have any ideas, you're too mediocre."
Li Xiang understood the thoughts of these brothers very well. Anyone without ideas is a truly useless person. But if you have ideas, you must also have the means. If you are discovered by others when you are prepared, then you might as well not do this. Just do what you should do to avoid embarrassment.
