Chapter 26: You have Zhang Liang's plan, I have a ladder over the wall

  These three people's ancestors are more powerful than one another, and the most powerful of all is Li Yi. The God of War, Li Jing, doesn't need to be mentioned; everyone knows how powerful he is.

  Next is Su Wei's ancestor Su Dingfang.

  For later generations, Cheng Yaojin's name is more resounding than Su Dingfang's. In fact, this is a misguidance of legendary novels. In the Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang was a famous general who pacified distant regions, while Cheng Yaojin was also a famous general, but his name was far less resounding than Su Dingfang's.

  The reason is simple, because in the matter of destroying the Western Turks, Cheng Yaojin insisted on his own views and did not listen to Su Dingfang's advice, finally suffered a defeat, and put Su Dingfang in a difficult situation, surrounded by more than 100,000 troops of the Western Turks at the Yehe River.

  At that time, Su Dingfang had only over 10,000 troops in his hands. With this small number of troops, Su Dingfang destroyed the Western Turks, which is one of the most classic battles in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

  Of course, as Li Jing's high-ranking general, Su Dingfang also had a heroic and brave move, that is, he followed Li Jing to launch a surprise attack on Yinshan at night, leading 300 brave warriors as the vanguard. Seven miles away from the lair of Ashina Helu, the thick fog suddenly dispersed, and everyone was frightened, thinking that without the cover of the thick fog, they would still rush into Ashina Helu's lair, which is like jumping into a trap.

  Su Dingfang, with his mighty force, led three hundred brave warriors to directly attack the lair of Qibi Khan. He caught Qibi Khan off guard and defeated him. As a direct result, the Eastern Turks were destroyed by Li Jing.

  Chen Xuanli pointed out these three people and asked them to talk about their ancestors' military achievements, which was intended to embarrass Li Changguo.

  Compared with the ancestors of these three people, Li Changguo's military achievements in capturing Xiao Boluowang can be completely ignored, not even a fart.

  Su Wei, Cheng Hao and Li Yi were talking about the merits of their ancestors, they were greatly inspired, one head held high, like a crowing rooster, as if jumping to the beam to crow.

  "Brush!"

  Everyone's eyes were focused on Li Changguo, ready to watch a good show and see him make a fool of himself.

  In their opinion, Li Changguo's little military merit was negligible compared to the extraordinary achievement of destroying the Turks. Li Changguo would definitely have no words to refute. If that were the case, Li Changguo would lose face completely.

  Li Changguo lost face big time, from now on he won't be able to mix in with the Dragon and Martial Army.

  Unexpectedly, Li Changguo was calm and composed, as if nothing had happened. He took a step forward, bowed deeply to Su Wei and the three people below the stage, very sincere and earnest.

  "Hmm! You've conceded defeat!" Chen Xuanyu stroked his beard, narrowing his eyes in great satisfaction.

  "It's all over!" Gao Lishi watched with his own eyes and felt sorry for Li Changguo.

  Li Changguo twice offered advice to Li Longji, earning his appreciation. Just as a star was about to rise, it was suddenly cut short, leaving him sighing endlessly.

  However, contrary to everyone's expectations, Li Changguo raised his head, puffed out his chest, and with a radiant glow in his eyes, loudly declared: "I admire the unparalleled merits of your three ancestors! I greatly admire them!"

  These words are exceptionally sincere, and Li Jing and Su Dingfang's remarkable achievements, who in later generations would not admire?

  "It's enough to know!"

  Many people nodded heavily, and the mocking color in their eyes became even thicker.

  "A great Tang man should take his own fame and fortune!"

  Just as everyone thought Li Changguo was admitting defeat, he suddenly changed his tone and raised his voice to a high pitch, saying: "You keep talking about your ancestors this and that, but have you ever said anything about yourselves? Relying on the blessings of your ancestors and being complacent, that's the behavior of spoiled brats. You're not ashamed, I'm ashamed for you!"

  "Ah!"

  A burst of exclamation rose, like a thunderclap. The Dragon Martial Army wouldn't have exploded if their military discipline wasn't extremely strict. Even so, the astonishment in their eyes already showed how intense their shock was.

  "You..."

  Chen Xuanli was beyond expectation, his eyes bursting with sharp light, like a sharp sword, piercing towards Li Changguo, with a face full of astonishment.

  It can be said that Chen Xuanli gave Li Changguo a big problem, and he was sure that Li Changguo could not solve it. Unexpectedly, Li Changguo solved the problem with just a few words.

  What is even more rare is that Li Changguo's words are reasonable and every sentence makes people convinced.

  The Tang Dynasty valued military achievements, and even more so those who achieved them through their own efforts. Those who relied on the merits of their ancestors would be looked down upon by others. Take Gao Xianzhi for example, his ancestors had military achievements, but he was able to rely on his own efforts to accumulate merit and rise through the ranks, which is truly admirable.

  Take another look at Geshu Han, his father was originally the deputy governor of the Anxi Governor's Mansion, and the court appointed him as the Long'an Prefect, equivalent to the county public security chief. He thought it was too small and wanted to take credit for himself, so he took up his sword and went to war in the northwest, finally "taking the purple robe at Xitun Stone Fortress".

  As they did not rely on their ancestors' fame but instead earned their own merits, this was the fashion trend of the Tang Dynasty. I don't know how many heroes and talents were like them.

  This is the voice of the great Tang Dynasty's men!

  Long Wu Jun's gaze towards Li Chang Guo changed, no longer contemptuous but astonished, with a hint of familiarity, although still not much.

  "My military achievements can't be compared to those of your ancestors, but my military achievements are earned by myself with real swords and guns, I'm proud!" Li Changguo raised his head, puffed out his chest, his voice soared into the sky, echoing through heaven and earth, everyone could hear clearly.

  In the Tang Dynasty, taking credit for oneself was something to be admired. Li Changguo's words were acknowledged by the Longwu Army, and the gaze of those sizing him up became more affectionate, with a hint of gentleness.

  "General Long Wu, if all your subordinates are like this, relying on their ancestors' merits, then it's not worth fighting! " Li Changguo rushed to Chen Xuanli and saluted him without any flaws, saying: "Please allow me, General Long Wu, to say something arrogant. I, Li Changguo, am unworthy, but I don't deign to be with this kind of people! I will now request an audience with the Emperor and ask the Emperor to revoke this appointment as a general. General Long Wu, farewell!"

  After finishing the courtesy, he turned around and walked away quickly.

  "Pffft!"

  Gao Lishi couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sight. He looked at Li Changguo with a few more appreciative glances, secretly praising: "What an interesting person! How interesting! How interesting!"

  If Li Changguo just used words to get out of trouble, it wouldn't be interesting enough. But by turning the tables on Chen Xuanli's army like this, that's much more interesting.

  "Chen Xuanli pointed at Li Changguo for half a day, and was stunned to the point of not being able to say anything. It wasn't until Gao Lishi elbowed him that he came back to his senses, quickly walked over, stood in front of Li Changguo, and blocked his path: "Li Changguo, where are you going?"

  "Report to General Longwu, I come from the Anxi Protectorate, and naturally return to the Anxi Protectorate." Li Changguo replied calmly.

  Just now, Chen Xuanli kept saying that Li Changguo was a person from the Anxi Protectorate, without mentioning the Longwu Army. This was because he didn't consider Li Changguo as a person of the Longwu Army. Li Changguo counterattacked him with this, leaving Chen Xuanli speechless and his old face redder than a rooster's crest.

  "You are the Emperor's appointed personal bodyguard, a member of the Feathered Forest Guard. If you don't stay in the Dragon Martial Army, where can you go?" Chen Xuanyu was stunned for half a day before gritting his teeth and speaking out.

  As soon as these words came out of his mouth, it was no different from formally acknowledging that Li Changguo was a member of the Longwu Army.