Chapter 398 Yi Rong Da Ding Yue

In the 12th year of Yonghui, spring, March 12th.

Li Chengqian was preparing to entertain ministers and foreign envoys at Luoyang Luochengmen.

By the way, he watched the dance of the new religion in the camp. Li Chengqian named it "Yi Rong Da Ding Yue". The meaning can be seen from the name alone.

This is named after the meaning of "one military uniform, the world is stable".

This dance music is performed by 140 dancers wearing five-color armor and holding spears. This song comes from "Pozhen Music", and they shout in unison the eight-round music, beat the drums, and mix it with "Guizi Music".

The sound resounds for hundreds of miles and shakes the mountains and valleys, symbolizing the pacification of Liaodong and the stability of the border.

Ever since Su Dingfang pacified Baekje and captured Baekje King Buyeo Yici and his sons alive and presented them to Li Chengqian,

Li Chengqian had the plan to lead the army in person. Of course, he would not lead the army in person now. At least he would wait until Goguryeo was no longer a threat, and then he would go to Liaodong for a stroll.

It was completely impossible for him to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and lead troops to conquer all directions like the previous emperor.

"How are the preparations for the banquet going?" Li Chengqian asked Xu Jingzong. He was the organizer of the banquet. If there were any mistakes, he would be held accountable.

"Everything is ready for the banquet, and we are just waiting for Your Majesty to arrive. Your Majesty does not need to worry!" Xu Jingzong said.

Xu Jingzong dared not neglect the things Li Chengqian told him to do. He supervised almost all of them personally. Whether it was the performing musicians or actors, he personally handled them to ensure that there would be no mistakes at that time.

"I am not worried about the banquet. I am worried that the generals will persuade me to give up the idea of ​​leading the army in person at the banquet." Li Chengqian said, secretly observing the changes in Xu Jingzong's expression.

"Your Majesty! Please forgive me for speaking frankly!" Xu Jingzong hurriedly saluted with his arms crossed.

"Alright! I understand what you want to say, you don't have to say it." Li Chengqian waved his hands.

As soon as Xu Jingzong opened his mouth, Li Chengqian knew that he wanted to persuade him to give up the idea of ​​leading the army in person, and Li Chengqian was indeed not the material to lead troops in battle. If he really went to lead the army in person,

no one could predict what would happen. Li Chengqian knew his own worth very well. If he really went to the battlefield in Liaodong, he would definitely be the one to give his head to the enemy. Now the question is, if he knew it in his heart, why did he go to lead the army in person? The main reason was that he casually mentioned that he wanted to lead the army in person in the court, and he was criticized by the civil and military officials in various ways. You said you wanted to criticize me, so just criticize me! We accept this, but the key point is that they dared to bring up Li Er, who had been dead for more than ten years, to suppress him. This made Li Chengqian very unhappy, so he confronted these ministers. Sometimes, it feels really good to be naughty. This group of ministers are not just here to do nothing. Not only did they protest on their own, they also organized the Imperial College students and people from the society to protest in groups. The result has evolved into the current situation. Li Chengqian is now in a dilemma. "It's almost time. Let's go to Luocheng Gate! They should be there soon!" Li Chengqian said and stood up. Xu Jingzong hurriedly stepped aside and bowed. Li Chengqian, supported by Wang Quan, limped down the steps. As he got older, the problem with his legs and feet became more and more serious, and he might even be paralyzed in the future. "Your Majesty, please drive to Luocheng Gate." Wang Quan asked an eunuch to shout loudly at the gate. The ceremonial guards that had been prepared long ago were quietly waiting for their master to arrive. Li Chengqian took the infantry carriage and, under the escort of the Jinwu Guards, drove to the Luocheng Gate. "Welcome, Your Majesty!" The ministers and foreign guests hurriedly bowed to see Li Chengqian coming! Li Chengqian climbed the steps, came to the main seat and sat down, saying, "No need to be polite!" "Thank you, Your Majesty!" After thanking him, the ministers and foreign guests took their seats and the banquet officially began. "Let's start!" Li Chengqian said to Wang Quan who was serving on the side. "Yes!" Wang Quan accepted the order, turned around and shouted, "Serve the food and play the music!" The palace maids came out in a stream, placed the wine and food in front of everyone, the musicians played the instruments, and the dancers danced to the music. Today's theme is not eating and drinking, but appreciating the dance music "Yi Rong Da Ding Yue". Eating and drinking are just a side thing. This is a piece of military music composed by Li Zhi based on the ever-changing and magnificent military formations. During the performance, 140 dancers, wearing colorful armor and holding spears, danced according to the practice formation. At the climax, everyone shouted "Eight strings on the same track" in unison. "Your Majesty..." "Hey! Don't speak now. It's not too late to talk after listening to the song and dance." Not long after the song and dance started, a minister stood up and was about to speak, but was stopped by Li Chengqian. The minister didn't know what to do, so he looked at Zhangsun Wuji. Zhangsun Wuji winked at him, and he sat back in his seat. During this period of time, no one stood up to disturb the emperor's interest. Everyone was waiting for the singing and dancing to end before telling the emperor not to lead the army in person. "Come on, let's drink." After the dance performance, Li Chengqian picked up the wine glass on the table and signaled everyone to drink. After drinking the wine in the glass, the maid refilled it. Zhangsun Wuji and other bigwigs hurriedly signaled the "front-line ministers" to take the opportunity to advise the emperor and persuade Li Chengqian to give up the bad idea of ​​leading the army in person. The minister who received the signal was about to stand up and speak, but Li Chengqian asked about the foreign guests' well-being and chatted about family matters, without giving the ministers a chance to interrupt. Seeing that the ministers had no way to interrupt, Changsun Wuji decided to take action himself and take this opportunity to persuade Li Chengqian to give up the expedition in front of so many foreign guests. "Uighur envoy, what do you think of the "Yi Rong Da Ding Yue" of the Tang Dynasty?" Li Chengqian asked. "It is magnificent and exquisite! It really opens our eyes and does not lose the great power of the Tang Dynasty!" The Uighur envoy saluted and said. "Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! We heard that you are going to lead the expedition to Goguryeo in person. I wonder if it is true?" a foreign guest asked. As soon as the foreign guest finished speaking, the whole banquet fell silent, and everyone was waiting for Li Chengqian's answer. "That's right! I want to follow the example of the late emperor and personally lead the army to conquer Liaoning, destroy Goguryeo and bring peace to the world." Li Chengqian said.

He had no reason to hide something that everyone in the world knew, so he might as well admit it directly, which would also show his frankness.

"Your Majesty!" Zhangsun Wuji spoke at this time: "Your Majesty, it is understandable that you want to go to the battlefield like the late emperor, but Your Majesty is the ruler of the Tang Dynasty after all." "

Your Majesty is concerned about the people of the world. How can you be trapped in a dangerous place and ignore your own safety? For the sake of the country, please think twice about leading the army in person!"

"Please think twice!" The ministers stood up and saluted, hoping that Li Chengqian would not be too pretentious and stop when he saw the good results, which would benefit everyone.