Chapter 328 Triumph
Chapter 328 Triumph
The pier outside the city.
The originally bustling and noisy place was silent.
On the square, banners were flying, and more than [-] left guards led the elite and stood solemnly.
And after the generals, the brave people flocked to him, all curiously looking around.
"ah!
It turned out to be the return of the army!
I said, how could His Royal Highness come to greet him in person? "
"No.
I just thought it was His Majesty coming! "
"madness!
If His Majesty came, how could the empress stay in the palace? "
"You are stupid!
Just now you said that the Supreme Emperor is coming! "
"you……"
"Don't make noise!
don't make noise!
Look, the boat is coming! "
There was noise in the crowd.
Countless long masts suddenly appeared above the blue sea and blue sky.
Soon.
Everyone saw dozens of large ships galloping towards them.
After a stick of incense, the warship approached, and the people rejoiced when they saw it.
Just looking at the Tang Army's flag flying in the wind on the ship and the proud Tang Army standing on the bow, one can know that the Tang Army's southward march will definitely win a big victory.
"Look!
His Royal Highness is here! "
I don't know who shouted, and the people consciously dispersed to both sides.
I saw Su Jing riding a filly, under the protection of the guards of the Eastern Palace, slowly heading towards the flagship.
"Cao Min pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
His Royal Highness Chitose Chitose Chitose Chitose! "
A deep voice came, and the people present echoed in unison.
Su Jing smiled slightly when he heard the words, and knew that Zhao Ya had arranged for him without turning around.
In the Tang Dynasty, when the people's wisdom was not developed, the behavior of the people must be guided by the court.
Otherwise, once someone takes advantage of it, the consequences will definitely not be too good.
"The last generals, Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Gong, see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
When Su Jingxing arrived at the pier, Cheng Yaojin and the two of them happened to get off the warship quickly.
Seeing this, Su Jing nodded, raised his right hand and called loudly: "You two generals don't need to be polite, get up and answer."
"Thank you, His Royal Highness."
Cheng Yaojin and the other two stood up in response.
Su Jing was puzzled when he saw it.
I saw Yu Chigong clutching his buttocks, making it difficult to move, and Cheng Yaojin with panda eyes and charming face.
Could it be that these two people really have a close friendship, and they did not forget to pass the loneliness of the journey during the march?
"Uncle Cheng, Uncle Yuchi.
The two of you have made great contributions this time, and I will definitely order people to make your two famous among the people.
When the two uncles return to Beijing triumphantly, there will be a great reward from the father. "
"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"
Cheng Yaojin scratched his head happily when he heard the words, and said with a simple and honest smirk: "This time it all depends on the sharpness of the armor, the last general and others can win the battle.
Speaking carefully, His Highness should take the lead! "
"Hahaha~
Uncle Cheng is polite! "
Su Jing laughed loudly, waved his hands pretending to be shy and said: "This time, it is entirely up to the two uncles and the soldiers to use their lives, so that our Great Tang can make a name for itself overseas.
In the future, when we donate porridge to help the victims, I will order people to spread the merits of the two uncles. "
"Hey~
Thank you, Your Highness the Prince! "
Cheng Yaojin and the two stopped being polite, and looked at each other proudly.
Now that both of them are extremely human ministers, they have no other desires except to leave a name in history.
"Bring down the box and give it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to have a look!"
Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin waved his hand ostentatiously.
A group of personal guards immediately carried the heavy treasure box and walked slowly along the plank of the ship.
"good!
Not bad!
The two generals have worked hard! "
Seeing the hundreds of treasure chests opened one after another, Su Jing grinned happily.
If it wasn't for Empress Changsun and Su Mu being here, he could start building the Golden House right now.
only……
What he wants is gold, silver and treasure!
"Uncle Cheng, where's the food?"
Su Jing was puzzled.
Although the clipper ships are unable to carry heavy loads, a dozen or so warships can plunder tens of thousands of stones of grain.
With this safe and stable channel, the Datang Fleet can continuously obtain supplies from Lin Yiguo.
If there is a natural disaster in the south of the Tang Dynasty, the people can also get relief in a very short period of time.
And with this well-known life channel, people will not lose hope even if they encounter natural disasters.
Not to mention being instigated by the aristocratic family to sell their sons and daughters, or even sell themselves as slaves to revolt.
This is why Su Jing grandly welcomed Cheng Yaojin's triumphant return today with great fanfare.
but……
Why are all the warships docking one by one to unload their goods, but still not half a grain of food.
Did his memory go awry?
Cheng Yaojin didn't know what Su Jing was thinking.
Playing and rubbing the cattail fan with his big hands, he said triumphantly, "Your Highness!
Although this clipper ship is extremely fast, it cannot carry heavy loads.
In order to keep the treasure, the two generals ordered people to throw away all the food. "
"threw?!"
Su Jing's eyes widened suddenly, and thousands of words of national curse floated by in his heart.
He didn't know whether Cheng Yaojin was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.
What is more important than food when the people are starved of food?
What's more, a large amount of wealth flowing into the market will inevitably raise the price of Datang again.
Even if there are ten thousand taels of gold at this moment, it is definitely not as precious as ten thousand stones of grain.
"Little Guizi!"
"The servant is here."
Xiao Guizi bowed and walked out.
Su Jing gritted his teeth and took a deep breath.
Pointing to the box on the pier, he shouted loudly: "Take these gold and silver treasures down, and set up a big pot to cook for the two generals!
Today, I want to see if the two generals can fill their stomachs with this thing! "
"what?!"
"Pfft~"
Cheng Yaojin and the two were dumbfounded, and suddenly realized that they seemed to have done something stupid.
Seeing this, Yuchi Baolin couldn't help but sneered, shrugging her shoulders gleefully and secretly laughing.
It has always been rumored in the capital that he and Cheng Chumo are two idiots.
But now it seems that the fathers of the two of them seem to be doing as well.
"Snapped!"
"You bastard!
How dare you make fun of it! "
Yuchi Gong strode forward and slapped Yuchi Baolin's head heavily.
Seeing this, the latter shrank his head suddenly, and hid behind Su Jing in panic.
Just looking at the evasive movements regardless of the pain, it can be seen that he is often subjected to this kind of abuse at home.
Su Jing even suspected that Yuchi Baolin was beaten stupid by Yuchi Gong.
"Your Highness.
The south of the Yangtze River is rich in food, so if you have money, you will not be short of food! "
Cheng Yaojin pricked his neck and defended.
Su Jing sneered when he heard the words, and said in a deep voice: "General Cheng, is your family's food grown from gold and silver?
Now hundreds of miles away from Yangzhou, there are thousands of victims waiting to be fed.
I will give you these gold and silver at this moment, how about you exchange 20 shi for this palace? "
"This……"
Cheng Yaojin was startled when he heard the words, and scratched his head angrily.
Knowing that Datang was short of food but throwing away the food, he did make a mistake this time.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, the last general will lead the troops south to Linyi.
If you can't bring back [-] stones of food and grass this time, the last general and others will never return to Beijing! "
Cheng Yaojin bowed viciously.
Yuchi Gong also nodded solemnly.
Seeing this, Su Jing sighed, frowned and thought carefully.
"No need.
Our Datang Navy warships are scarce, and even if we go south, we cannot get enough food.
Before my departure, I begged my father to set up a shipping department in Yangzhou, which is dedicated to foreign maritime trade.
And the emperor father has already agreed, let go of the sea ban and let the merchants go south.
As long as merchants bring back a certain amount of grain, they can be exempted from taxation and corvee.
As for the two generals, it is better to bring people back to the capital earlier.
Master Huang of the South China Sea has been handed over to Liu Rengui for command, the two generals will return to Beijing with gold and silver, please reward them! "
Cheng Yaojin blushed when he heard this.
Gritting his teeth in annoyance, he said seriously: "His Royal Highness.
In the end, when he went south this time, he encountered Linyi elephant soldiers, and the Modao team could only rely on the life of the Modao team to win the battle.
The final general is willing to accept His Highness's punishment, but His Highness the Crown Prince please reward him for his meritorious service! "
Su Jing was startled when he heard the words, and looked up at the thousand strong men holding wooden boxes behind them.
The reason why the land of the Central Plains lasts for thousands of years is that when the country is in crisis, there are always a group of people who give up their lives and forget their lives.
At any time, these people should be revered by the world, and should also receive the highest courtesy from the whole country.
"All officers and men who sacrificed their lives for the country, please accept my bow!"
Su Jing waved his sleeves and bowed.
Seeing this, thousands of soldiers had tears in their eyes and bowed on one knee: "I am willing to die for Your Highness!"
"I would like to die for His Highness!"
Cheng Yaojin and the two also prostrated.
The people present looked solemn when they saw it.
They prostrated themselves on the ground and shouted in unison: "I am willing to die for Your Highness!!!"
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