Chapter 117 one six

In the following days, Ankang came to Dou's mansion almost every day, and Dou Yi could feel the girl's suppressed sadness. Rather than saying that she came to visit him, it would be better to say that she came to this house to look for Mu Yikuan's shadow. A few days later, Ankang came over to bring good news. Li Shimin promised that she would do everything possible to rescue Yikuan, even if he exchanged five hundred prisoners, the court would not hesitate.He also asked the princess to bring good medicine specially prepared by the imperial physician, so that Dou Yi could take good care of his body.

Dou Yi was very grateful, just as his condition improved a little, he could get out of bed and walk around, so Ankang helped him walk through the corridor in the mansion to the back garden.That's where Ankang used to learn piano from Mu Yikuan.Qin was still placed in the pavilion, seeing things and thinking about others, both of them were deeply moved. Dou Yi told Ankang about Mu Yikuan's childhood. He said that his son was the kindest person in the world. Before this family business, the father and son set up a sesame seed stall in Dongshi, which happened to be the spring famine in Guanzhong. There was a lot of trouble, tens of thousands of refugees flocked to Chang'an to beg for food, and dozens of Hanako pancake stalls passed by. Mu Yikuan looked at these people in pity, so he gave them all the freshly made biscuits, because of this Because of this, the father and son had no food for three days.After autumn, people from a village in Wannian County brought dozens of carts of good grain to the city to give them to them. It turned out that Mu Yikuan saved the people in the village with his oven of sesame seed cakes, and they always remembered his memory. Well, after the fall, I will lay down food to repay my kindness.

Ankang listened fascinated, and praised: "It is true that goodness is rewarded with goodness. Yikuan is really a kind person. Then what happened?" Dou Ai was immersed in memories, and continued to narrate: "We didn't want to collect this food, but The people in that village wanted to keep whatever they said, and in the end, both sides took a step back, and the grain was kept and sold to us on credit. Since then, our Dou family has started a grain business. The father and son worked hard day by day, finally finally With the current family business." Ankang said with emotion: "It turns out that such a wealthy businessman has accumulated every penny."

Dou Yi followed her words, and said subtly: "Doing business is the most difficult thing in the world, so officials and officials look down on a family like ours. Even if someone really likes Yikuan, I will I want to persuade her not to marry here, she is at the bottom of the rank of scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants, why bother to suffer such hardships and suffer such crimes." Bingxue's clever Ankang naturally heard Dou's implication, raised his eyebrows and said: "Mr. Sir, this is wrong, Zhuo Wenjun also accompanied Sima Xiangru to sell wine, who said that they are not a good pair of businessmen!" Dou Ai glanced at Ankang, and secretly sighed in his heart: "Oh, if She is not a princess, it is really a blessing for Yikuan to marry such a daughter-in-law!"

On this day, Ankang lingered at Dou's house until very late, and pestered Dou Yi to tell a lot of stories about Mu Yikuan's past. The more he knew about him, the stronger this young girl's longing for him was.She went to the Guqin, plucked the strings on the rotating shaft, and stroked the song "Wang Sun You" like flowing clouds and flowing water. Dou Yi listened to it and couldn't help praising: "Even if Yikuan is there, you may not be able to play this piece as well as you!" This made Ankang feel sad for a while, Mu Yikuan always thought that she really didn't learn the song "Wang Sunyou", "That person must think I am a stupid girl." She thought, feeling bitter, astringent and sour in her heart smell.

After Ankang left, Dou Yi summoned Dou Fu and asked him to take some jewels and gold jade from the account to Dingxiang, and hurried north to find a minister named Botie in front of Jieli Yuqian, handed over the money to him, and redeemed the young master Come.He told Dou Fu that during the reign of Wude, this person worked in Ashina Department of salt, iron, horses, etc., and had some business contacts with Dou's family. Talking character.Dou Fu asked a little puzzled: "Didn't the emperor promise to exchange five hundred captives for the young master?" Dou Yi glanced at Dou Fu: "Hmph, you also believe what the emperor said to comfort me and the princess? Do you think so?" Think about it, now that the two countries are fighting each other, if Hu Kou believes that the young master is going to the grassland for business, he will at most use him as a meat ticket and extort some money from us. If the officials rescue him, they will even exchange five hundred captives. It proves that the young master has something to do with the imperial court, so people won't just use him as a meat ticket, such a smart person as the emperor, can you think of this level?"

Only then did Dou Fu come to his senses suddenly, and hurriedly dealt with the matter. Li Shimin and Li Jing sat opposite each other, and there was a huge map in front of them. Li Shimin put the tea bowl on the two words in the cloud and said, "Brother Jing, do you still remember the promise I made to you in the spring?" Li Jing Looking at Li Shimin, he asked, "Could it be——you decided to play this game of chess?" Li Shimin nodded and said, "Everything should have a result." A drop of muddy tears flowed from Li Jing's eyes: "Your Majesty, I am sorry for this sentence." I have been waiting for four full years! I wonder how many soldiers and horses the emperor plans to hand over to me?"

Li Shimin told him that the number of light cavalry is 150,000!Li Jing asked with a look of surprise, Your Majesty, how did you conjure up so many horses?Li Shimin said that he did not conjure it up, it was popular support. When it came to crusade against Hu Kou, the whole country was united in a common fight, and the number of government soldiers recruited by the counties in the pass exceeded double the number planned. Li Jing said with emotion: In the past hundred years, no monarch in the Central Plains has owned such a huge cavalry!Li Shimin also said with a smile that in the past hundred years, no general has been able to command such a grand battle.After some sighs, the two began to discuss the specific plan of the battle. Li Jing believed that no matter how many troops were invested in the front, the key to this battle was the Flying Tiger Army who launched a surprise attack from behind the enemy.Li Shimin agreed with him, and told Li Jing that the Yinshan trail he traveled on his return from the northern tour could be used to sneak attack Xieli.He marked this route in detail on the map, and Li Jing watched it carefully, calculating the time required for the march and the food and grass supplies to be carried.The two agreed that the Flying Tiger Army would set off in the next two days, first secretly arrive in Suizhou and wait for orders, and then attack quickly when the Eastern Front started.

Li Jing asked Li Shimin who was going to lead the Flying Tiger Army?Li Shimin said that he was also worried about this matter. Originally, Hou Junji was the most suitable candidate, but he just made such a big mistake, and using him immediately would definitely cause controversy.Li Jing said that he wanted to recommend someone to the emperor. Li Shimin asked who it was, and Li Jing picked up a pen and wrote down a name.Li Shimin's eyes widened, and he asked, "Why did you think of this person? Is this too risky?" Li Jing replied: "There is a saying in the art of war that 'surprise wins'. Isn't your majesty's strategy better than taking risks? If this man's big banner suddenly appeared behind the enemy, then you can imagine what a huge shock it will cause to the enemy!" ——It turned out that Li Jing recommended not others, but himself!

Li Shimin held Li Jing's hand tightly and said: "But, but, Brother Jing, you are almost sixty years old after all, how can I bear to see you in a desperate situation?" Li Jing said generously: "Your Majesty, can you wrap your body in horse leather?" , That is the most glorious dream of being a general!" Faced with such a hot heart, Li Shimin could no longer refuse, he held Li Jing's hand tightly, shook it vigorously and said, "Brother Jing, then I will I hand over the Flying Tiger Army to you, and I also hand over the fate of Datang to you!"