Chapter 271: Twenty-Four Heroes

"You, you." Bo Tie was so angry that he couldn't speak. Wei Cheng thought that the other party actually came up with such a vicious idea, turning his army of one hundred thousand into farmers building roads in the blink of an eye. Or was it?

Those who do not need to pay wages may not even have enough to eat. It is conceivable that if these people were really redeemed from the grassland, their bodies would have been severely damaged. Would they still be able to fight for the Great Khan? No. 1 Bo Tie

For the first time, I had doubts about my own ideas.

"Master Bo Tie, you see it's getting late. We'll be here today! I'll go back to the city first!" Dou Yi never thought that he would have such a majestic day. Look, this Bo Tie is a grassland

The nobles in the upper dynasty, in front of Jieli Khan, died one person less than ten thousand people, but when they arrived in Chang'an City, they were actually humiliated by themselves. This feeling of being an official is great, Dou Yi is the first

For the first time, I felt the benefits of being an official. When I thought of this, I couldn't help but slap my mount hard. I heard the mount neighing, and in an instant it rushed out several feet away with me behind him.

Several knights followed closely and headed towards Chang'an City.

"You." Bo Tie's expression changed when he heard this. Without thinking, he stretched out his hand and turned towards Dou Yi. Unfortunately, what came in front of him was a wisp of dust. Bo Tie spit out several mouthfuls,

Only then did he spit out the dust in his mouth, and tidied up his appearance to restore the appearance of a prairie noble. Then he looked in front of him, only to see that only Dou Yi and others were left in front.

"Oops, not good." A dozen Turkic soldiers not far in front of Bo Tie glanced at each other and suddenly remembered their mission. Combined with Dou Yi's series of actions, his expression suddenly changed, his eyes went blank for a while, and even his hands

He didn't even know that his riding crop fell to the ground. At this time, he didn't know that if he had been fooled by Dou Yi, then he would not be Bo Tie.

"There are so many talented people in the Central Plains. Even a small businessman now knows how to take advantage of the situation to pressure others. This Lu Zhaoci is also a wise and talented man. Such a person, he was found from among the people." Bo Tie quickly calmed down.

He came down, looked at Dou Yi's retreating back, and couldn't help but said lightly. After calming down, he didn't know that Dou Yi invited him out today, saying that he came out to relax and see the scenery of the Central Plains. In fact, he just invited him out on purpose.

He came to dominate because he wanted to see the life of these Turkic captives in the Tang Dynasty. He wanted to use these 100,000 captives to force himself so that he could further force himself to make concessions in future peace talks. This is

The most important thing.

However, what can I do if I know it? It can only make myself more passive. No matter how smart I am, I still can't make a choice, because at the beginning, I was already at a disadvantage and was defeated.

The other party led the way and had to act according to the other party's request. Bo Tie knew that if it continued like this, it would definitely not work. This approach would only make the Turks further fall into passivity.

"This Dou Yi must not be allowed to preside over the peace talks." Bo Tie's eyes flashed with murderous intent. If this kind of person is still allowed to preside over the peace talks, who knows what will happen! He Tujue doesn't know how much he will lose.

Oh! Bo Tie can imagine that after meeting Dou Yi this time, if he wants to see Dou Yi next time, he doesn't know when it will wait! This guy obviously wants to make himself anxious. Let him continue to earn benefits.

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"Prince, look at this Dou Yi, he has some tricks up his sleeve!" Lu Zhaoci said with a smile, pointing to a stack of memorials in his hand in the Qin Government Affairs Hall of Xingqing Palace. On his side were Prince Lu Chengzu, Cen Wenwen and others.

Important ministers of the Xuande Palace, including Lu Qingyun, the commander of the Jin Yiwei, were also here. Looking at the proud look on Lu Qingyun's face, it was obvious that these memorials were collected by the Jin Yiwei...

"Father, this Dou Yi focuses on martial arts and not Taoism. Even Taoism is a small way. I think this person is not worth learning." Lu Chengzu reached out to take the memorial, his brows moved, and there was a trace of disdain on his face.

There was a hint of majesty on his childish face, a hint of the majesty of a prince.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a saint." Master Cui Renshi's face was suddenly full of smiles, and he said with a smile: "Dou Yi is just a small businessman, how can he know the way of a saint? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is far-sighted and pointed out the truth in one sentence.

I am really impressed by the mystery." After hearing this, all the ministers looked at Master Cui Ren with great contempt in their hearts. I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen anyone so shameless.

"What about you, please tell me about this Dou Yi." Lu Zhaoci glanced at Lu Chengzu and Master Cui Ren, and after a moment of silence, Fang looked at everyone with a smile and said.

"I also think that His Highness the Crown Prince is right." Wei Ting stepped forward and said, "Although this man is a little clever, it is undeniable that this move hits Bo Tie's vital point. If he wants to redeem those prisoners,

, you have to pay a heavy price. Dou Yi still has merit for this. However, this is exactly what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said. Dou Yi only has some cleverness and is not qualified for a big job. I suggest that he be replaced.

The minister of peace talks, or we can say, just let Dou Yi participate in it, how can a small doctor of the Ministry of Rites preside over such a major event of peace talks."

"Hmph, when these people see that the overall situation has been decided, they all want to take credit. They are not good people." Lu Zhaoci looked on coldly and glanced at everyone in the hall, but there was no strange look on his face.

Come.

"Text, what do you think?" Lu Zhaoci glanced at his confidant again. This figure who had been following him for more than ten years had devoted himself to the imperial court. He had not yet reached fifty.

Both temples were slightly gray, which made Lu Zhaoci sigh inwardly.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is extremely intelligent and is about to mature. I would like to allow His Highness the Crown Prince to participate in the peace talks. It would also be good to see the style of the Turks." Cen Wenwen thought for a while and said. The peace talks can be successful.

This is certain and unquestionable, but the credit for the success of this kind of peace talks must not be given to Dou Yi, a businessman. Letting Prince Lu Chengzu participate in the peace talks is not only to let him experience the peace talks, but more importantly, to share the

Dou Yi's credit. If it were anyone else, it would be suspected of taking the credit. But if it were the prince Lu Chengzu, it would not be taking the credit. It would be guiding the peace talks. It is a matter of course and no one dares to say anything.

"What Mr. Cen said is true. His Highness the Crown Prince will be in charge of this matter, and Dou Yi will assist from the side. The peace talks will be handled properly." Cui Renshi originally wanted to recommend someone else to replace Dou Yi, but now he heard

He asked Lu Chengzu to join the peace talks. The original calculation in his heart was immediately eliminated, and the joy on his face became even stronger. He quickly nodded and expressed his agreement. After all, what could be better than anything else?

It's good to establish the authority of the prince! Once the authority of the prince is established, the position of the East Palace will be stable. If those people want to establish another prince, they have to worry about it. Even if the emperor wants to abolish the prince, he also has to weigh it.

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"Haha! Mr. Cui probably heard it wrong. The official said he was participating in it, not presiding over it." Cen Wenwen's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he couldn't help but said with a smile: "Although His Royal Highness is a genius,

, the true biography of His Majesty Shen, but after all, he is still young and should mainly study and study. Is it too early to let His Highness preside over the peace talks at this time? I thought that His Highness the Crown Prince can study on the side, okay

Increase your experience in handling government affairs." Cui Renshi's face suddenly turned as red as a pig's liver when he heard this, and even Lu Chengzu's face turned red...

"Prince, what do you think?" Lu Zhaoci did not say his decision, but asked Lu Chengzu on the side.

"My son thinks that what Mr. Cen said is true. I am still young and don't understand many things. Thinking about how important the peace talks between the two countries are, how can a child just preside over it? I still want to follow Dou Yi and Dou.

Let's learn from the adults." Lu Chengzu replied without thinking.

"That's right, that's right." Lu Zhaoci nodded, with a look of relief on his face. Although the prince Lu Chengzu is weak by nature, there is one thing that is worthy of praise, and that is his honest nature and sincerity in treating others. That is Lu Chengsi, Lu

Ke and others also treated each other with the courtesy of brothers, which made Lu Zhaoci very happy. Therefore, sometimes, Lu Zhaoci also defended Lu Chengzu's majesty in front of the ministers. For example, this time,

He knew clearly that Lu Chengzu went to participate in the negotiations just to share the credit with Dou Yi, but Lu Zhaoci still agreed to let Lu Chengzu go. Although Lu Chengzu was the prince, he was more of Lu Zhaoci's flesh and blood.

"Your Majesty, do you think that His Highness the Crown Prince is going to participate in the peace talks? Should we send more people to serve His Highness the Crown Prince?" Cui Renshi said cautiously.

Pushing the envelope even further. Everyone's eyes suddenly burst into flames, and they looked at Master Cui Ren coldly. By sending the prince to participate in the peace talks, he already wanted to share the credit, but the other party is the prince after all, and it doesn't matter whether he takes the credit or not. It can even be said that for Dou

There are also benefits to righteousness. But at this time, sending other people to participate in the peace talks would be an honest and fair way to share the credit of the other party. Will Dou Yi be willing to do so?

"Is that necessary?" Lu Zhaoci's face was clouded, and he glanced at Cui Renshi coldly. He had seen shameless people, but he had never seen such shameless people. He actually distinguished people's merits so openly. Do you really think that,

Doesn't this court belong to your Cui family? If you let this person be the central minister of the court, it will be a disaster in the future. You have to find a way to deal with this person. Otherwise, the power of this great Kanto family will soar again, which will have a great impact on the empire.

The rule was quite unfavorable.

"When I return to my father, I just go there with a pair of ears to listen and don't talk much. Wherever I need someone to wait on me, even if I don't understand something, Master Dou Yi is by my side. I'm sure he will understand."

I’m explaining this to my son,” Lu Chengzu said quickly.

"Well, that's right." Lu Zhaoci nodded approvingly and said with a smile: "Although you are the prince, you must not pretend to be the prince. You must know that the king is the boat and the people are the water. Water can carry the boat and also capsize it.

Boat."

"My son, I accept the decree." Lu Chengzu said quickly and respectfully.

"Your Majesty, the King of Shu and the King of Yue will return to Beijing in five days. Do you want to send someone to greet them?" Wei Ting glanced at the other ministers and said.

"Does it cost a lot of money to greet a mere prince when he comes to Beijing?" Lu Zhaoci's expression changed, and he couldn't help snorting: "Just let the officials from the Ministry of Rites greet him, just to ensure the dignity of the royal family." Everyone listened.

After hearing what Lu Zhaoci said, I couldn't help but lower my head. But I couldn't say anything.

"Your Majesty, today Dou Yi humiliated Bo Tie. I'm afraid Bo Tie is also eager to start peace talks. I just don't know when is the best date for the peace talks." Fang Xuanling came out and said.

"Your Majesty, although we want to delay time, this move is only a temporary strategy. If the peace talks are postponed indefinitely, I am afraid it will arouse Botie's suspicion. He will wonder if we have other conspiracies.

What's more, a large number of Turkic prisoners are heading west. If you make a little inquiry in the market of Chang'an, you will know such a big movement. Bo Tie is a very cunning person. If you make a little guess, you will know how to scold me.

The next target is the Western Regions. By then, it may cause unnecessary trouble, and it will also have a negative impact on General Qin's attack on the Western Regions. I mean, the time for the first peace talks cannot be delayed any longer. As for future matters, you can

It's okay to delay it a little longer." Du Ruhui also said...

"What the two gentlemen said is true, please give your Majesty a clear judgment." Cen Wenwen said with his hands in hand.

"I know. At this time, Bo Tie must be very anxious, and he might have doubted my plan." Lu Zhaoci thought for a while, then said with a smile: "Then send someone to tell Bo Tie that in three days

, let’s start the peace talks! Also tell Dou Yi and let him prepare well! As for how to negotiate, that’s something I don’t think about, and Dou Yi must know it himself.”

"Yes, I will send someone to inform Dou Yi immediately." Cen Wenwen quickly responded.

"There is one more thing." Lu Zhaoci thought for a while and said: "At the beginning, I said that we would build Lingyan Pavilion. Now Lingyan Pavilion has been completed. I also ordered the great painter Yan Liben to paint the faces of all the ministers.

Come down, a total of twenty-four people, haha, they are all life-size. This Yan Liben! His painting skills are first-class, tsk tsk, the painting is Xu Xu Rusheng! Your names will also be left in the history in the future, Lingyan Pavilion and

The images of the Twenty-Four Heroes will surely be remembered for eternity. I ordered the Heavenly Supervisor to choose a good and auspicious day, and I will wait for you and your ministers to go and see the pictures of the Twenty-Four Heroes."

"I would like to thank your Majesty." Whether it was Cen Wenwen or Cui Renshi, a smile appeared on their faces at this time. Not everyone can get this kind of honor, and there are only twenty-four people.

"Your Majesty, I still don't know which ministers are among these twenty-four people?" Lu Qingyun said cautiously on the side. After hearing this, all the ministers also looked at Lu Zhaoci, obviously also wanting to know who these twenty-four are.

People, even Wei Ting showed a hint of longing for each other. Lu Zhaoci had mentioned this matter on Lingyan Pavilion on many occasions, but he did not name the twenty-four people, although some people also guessed

There were a lot of changes, but after all, it was not made clear by Lu Zhaoci’s imperial edict.

"Forget it! I'll tell you!" Lu Zhaoci pointed to the thick stack of paper in front of him with a smile, glanced at Lu Chengzu, and said with a smile: "Prince, come and read it."

"According to the decree." Lu Chengzu's face was full of excitement, and he quickly took out the stack of bright yellow imperial edicts. In an instant, his childish voice sounded in the hall.

"Lu Zhaoying, King of Liang, has been loyal since he followed Huoyi to this day. He has served the dragon and made countless military exploits. He is the first among the twenty-four heroes."

"Cen Wenwen, Duke of the State of Qi, is unparalleled in his wisdom and planning. It is mostly due to this person that I have the world. He governs the country and works extremely hard. He is the first among the twenty-four meritorious officials and civil servants."

"Li Jing, the king of Hexi County, has been loyal since the Dragon Age. He has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty and ranks third among the Twenty-Four Meritorious Officials."

"Sun Wuji, the eldest son of the Duke of Wei..."

Later, Duke Cui Renshi of Zhao, Duke Fang Xuanling of Qiao, Du Ruhui, Duke of Yan, Duke Wei Zheng of Zheng, Duke Xu Shiji of England, Duke Qin Qiong of Yi, Duke Wei Chi Gong of E, Duke Cheng Yaojin of Hu, Duke Qu Tutong of Chiang, Duke Xiao Yu of Song,
To be continued...