Chapter 474 Sudden Change

Changsun Wuji's high-level argument stunned the ministers, and it was also like a red-hot iron braze, which directly pierced the weakness in Li Shimin's heart.

For days, Li Shimin has been worried about the connection between the war and the East Palace. On the surface, this battle must be fought; but as long as this battle continues, the expansion of military power and the weakening of civilian groups will certainly be inevitable, and the future national policy of the Tang Dynasty is likely to take shape.

In other words, it is not easy for his eldest grandson Wuji to take the lead in the court in the future.

But the old hot and decisive decision of Changsun Wuji made Li Shimin a little unexpected - he had been entangled with a big problem of the emperor for days, but he actually solved it understated it!

If the battle is going to be fought, send the prince to supervise the army - it is still Li Tai, who has just joined the alliance with Changsun Wuji!

"It seems that the auxiliary machine has already understood my intention and knows what is the most difficult thing in my heart. What a wonderful chess game he is at the moment!" Li Shimin was shocked and sighed, "If I follow his dispatch of Li Tai to supervise the army, this person is recommended by the auxiliary machine, and Li Tai is also the nephew and political ally of the auxiliary machine. In this way, it is expected to be balanced in the court in the future, and the literary ministers led by auxiliary machines will not be overwhelmed by the military. But in this way, Taier's reputation has been greatly improved. Originally, he was just outstanding in literature, but now he has added martial arts skills... Auxiliary machine, this is obviously choosing a prince for me!"

"The last time you chose to govern the country for me, and now it's Taier... Is this court my or yours?"

Thinking about this, a sharp light flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.

Changsun Wuji bowed his head and stood and didn't see it, but he only felt that his back was cold and he was slightly shocked.

In fact, Changsun Wuji also knew that what he said was somewhat taboo and crashed into the forbidden place in the emperor's heart. But in this situation, he had to say - otherwise he would sit back and wait to die!

All the ministers present realized the power at this time, and they held their breath and did not dare to come out. Who would say more? Even "Xiao Lao Niu" was obedient and silent.

Li Shimin restrained the sharp light in his eyes, turned his head and looked at the king of Wei standing in the train, and said, "Li Tai, your uncle recommended you to supervise the army. Can you do it?"

Li Tai had already been very worried. When he heard his father's words, he almost jumped up on the spot. He hurriedly stood up and fell to the ground and said, "I am willing to share the problems for my father, and I am willing to work for the country and go through fire and water!"

"But you haven't been on the battlefield. You don't know anything about military!" Li Shimin said indifferently, "War is not a joke. It's not a poem, a graffiti drum. There is a slight difference, and countless deaths and injuries. This battle is more related to the rise and fall of our Tang Dynasty. If you come to the front line to supervise the army instead of me, the soldiers will not be able to let go of their scruples. At that time, what if you don't know how to pretend to be a blind command?

Li Tai was obviously prepared for a long time. At this time, he hurriedly said, "If my son's father does not give up sending him to supervise the army, he will definitely share the joys and sorrows with the generals and soldiers. There is no question about the tactical arrangements for the front-line campaign, and it is up to the generals to decide. Only when it comes to the strategic policy of our Tang Dynasty, I will remember my father's teachings and remind the generals on the front line.

"Well, if you really do this, you are a qualified supervisor." Speaking of this, Li Shimin paused for a moment and said, "Zhong Aiqing, can you let the king of Wei go to the front line instead of me?"

Who dares to squeak? This is obviously the eldest grandson Wuji who united with Li Tai to compete with the emperor! - Two tigers fight, who dares to get in?

"Li Tai, get up first!" Li Shimin issued an order, and Li Tai had to get up obediently and stand back to the train. Fang Xuanling and others standing behind him clearly saw that his thick and fat neck was gurgling with cold sweat, and the hem of the morning clothes was also shaking slightly.

"Situ, your proposal is good." Li Shimin said, "I was personally responsible for this battle, but for various reasons, I can't do it. It's a good idea to send a prince to replace me. However, I have so many princes, why do you only recommend the King of Wei?

This lightly asked question was just like a knife, cold and bright, on the neck of Changsun Wuji.

The courtiers all knew that the eldest grandson Wuji had been at peace with Li Tai, and recently suddenly released the previous suspicion of forming a political alliance. Everyone knows the reason and reason. It is nothing more than a weak alliance to resist the strong, and the goal is the East Palace. Now at this critical juncture, Changsun Wuji is taking great risks to push Li Tai out of the water. How can Li Shimin, as an emperor, let it go?

It is about the fate of the country and the crown prince. Even if the emperor has this idea in his heart, it cannot be reflected in a complete compliance with the will of the minister. Li Shimin's heart is like a mirror. He doesn't know what Changsun Wuji and Li Tai are thinking now. He also expected the consequences. If Li Tai is allowed to go to Lanzhou and wins this battle, is there any reason not to let Li Tai be the crown prince?

Li Tai inherited the country. What other reason is there that Changsun Wuji, Prime Minister Zhenguan and Li Tai's biological uncle, is not the first minister of the future? At that time, can Li Tai control him? With Qin Mubai as the representative of the military, can he reach a tacit understanding with Li Tai through this battle and become his confidant? Whether you can or not, can the military compete with Changsun Wuji in the future?

A series of major issues have been vividly expressed from Li Shimin's question.

Changsun Wuji suddenly felt like a big mountain, and he was a little out of breath. After thinking for a while, Changsun Wuji replied, "Your Majesty, Weichen has actually answered this question just now. Li Tai, the king of Wei, has always valued people's aspirations. He has learned to be humble and decent, and is worthy of being strong and able to bear the hardships of the army as an adult. He is the most suitable candidate!"

"Ha ha, repeat it word by word!" Li Shimin laughed.

Changsun Wuji's heart was blocked and he didn't dare to say much.

"The king of Wei is excellent, but so far he is limited to Wen Tao. And the marching battle is a military strategy. Even if I want to train him to practice a little martial arts strategy, it is by no means such a time, and we must not take this war related to the survival of society as a test. Li Shimin said, "Just like a child who is new to calligraphy, he can only use cheap and cheap paper. Don't you use top-quality precious paper? There are many famous calligraphers in history, but they all practiced calligraphy on the sand.

As soon as this word came out, Changsun Wuji and Li Tai's hearts were cold - it's over! He was seen through by the emperor at a glance, and then cut off his waist!!!

"I agree to send a prince to Kansai to supervise the army, but the king of Wei may not be the most suitable candidate." Li Shimin paused for a moment, looked down at the ministers, and said loudly, "Why don't you ask me to select outstanding people among my sons? How about taking on this task?"

No one dares to speak.

If you say the second name, isn't it obvious to fan Changsun Wuji's face and dismantle Li Tai's platform?

"What, none of my sons has this ability? My son is not a dragon, but a wine bag and rice bag? Li Shimin forced to ask.

No one dares to speak. At this time, the absolute gun hits the bird. Whoever says anything, who will be unlucky!

Today's seemingly calm Korean meeting is actually in danger. As long as someone makes a statement and is lucky, the prince he recommended will become the emperor in the future. If it is so good, he will definitely be developed in the future. But the premise is that before it was developed, he was not killed by Changsun Wuji and Li Tai; on the contrary, if he strongly supports Li Tai as a supervisor at this time, it shows that he is a member of Changsun, and he is united to build momentum for Li Tai and put pressure on the emperor on the ** issue of the East Palace dispute! - Isn't that looking for death!

The current situation is that the emperor did not even fully accept Changsun Wuji's suggestion; Changsun Wuji is still like this, and some of his party apprentices can't help but secretly - which green onion am I? Don't look for it!

"Well, you don't say it, I'll say it." Li Shimin was not in a hurry. Xu Xuyan said, "The first point of the prince who served as the commander of the Kansai Army is that he must have both character, morality and fame. There are indeed a few of my sons who only know sex and don't care about the national government and military affairs. Such a prince will only be a burden to be sent, and it will make people all over the world laugh at me! Second, it must be rough with the military. As the saying goes, a man who does not know the military comes to the army and holds power and holds the mouthpiece, which is definitely a disaster for this army. I dare not take the national war as a joke, let alone the lives of the front-line soldiers as a joke. Out of these two considerations, I would like to remind you that there is a person.

The ministers held their breath and listened attentively.

"King Wu, Li Ke."

Hearing these four words, Changsun Wuji suddenly looked up with a lot of sweat on his face; Li Tai stared, and his face suddenly became ashes.

"What's the matter?" Li Shimin still said in a calm tone. Looking at Changsun Wuji and Li Tai, "Isn't it appropriate for me to recommend?"

No one dares to speak.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Situ, King Wei, don't you think too much?"

Hearing this, the two of them were shocked as if they were whipped. Changsun Wuji hurriedly arched his hand and replied, "Weichen didn't think much! Weichen has no objection..."

"I also think that the third emperor's brother, King Wu, is more suitable than me to serve as the commander of the Kansai Army." Li Tai's face was like dead ashes, and he went out of class to answer.

It is well known that among Li Shimin's sons, Li Ke is definitely the best in terms of comprehensive strength. Maybe his Wen Tao is not as dazzling as Li Tai, but Li Ke has always been diligent and erudite. From astronomy and geography to Confucianism and Taoism, all of them are involved. Although none of them is outstanding, there is no obvious short board - this is quite different from Li Tai! Li Tai absolutely knows nothing about military strategy!

Moreover, the Three Kingdoms on the Goryeo Peninsula asked the Tang Dynasty to adjust. At that risky moment, Li Ke bravely went to the dangerous foreign country and served as the envoy of the Tang Dynasty to mediation the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, and achieved a complete success!

Let's not talk about the credit. This courage alone has made Li Tai and others look back - and what about Li Tai? He only has the merit of culture and the name of culture. Yu Wugong, he is blank! When Li Ke went to Goguryeo, he also patted his forehead to celebrate. He was secretly happy that he finally lost a neck enemy. It's better to be the third brother who was praised as "Yingguo Me" by his father. Don't come back when he died in Goryeo!

The third reason is that Li Ke replaced Li Daozong, who was busy in Lanzhou, and officially became the governor of Youzhou. In addition to being a prince, he is also a feudal official in Xinjiang. Like Qin Mubai, he garrisoned the Mazhi army on the frontier and ruled the people - he was originally a commander-in-chief. Moreover, he has been doing well. The northeastern border of the Tang Dynasty is still peaceful. Although Khitan, Jinyu, Goguli and other ethnic countries have long been ready to move, they have never dared to make mistakes in the power of Youzhou!

The fourth reason is that Li Ke and Qin Mubai are symmetrical old partners, with tacit understanding and friendship. Sending troops to war is not to invite guests to eat and make noise. If you go to the front line, if the generals and opinions are different, it may bring disaster. And Li Tai and other princes may not dare to guarantee this.

For these four reasons, is there a more suitable person than Li Ke?

Therefore, when Li Shimin said the name of "Li Ke", Changsun Wuji was immediately desperate; Li Tai also admitted defeat on the spot. If you are not convinced, you can't.

And now it's not clear that "the election for the crown prince" is that Changsun Wuji can't use "bloodline" to obstruct it - once, this was his most powerful weapon. Li Shimin didn't mention the matter of establishing Li Ke as the reserve, but Changsun Wuji said, "Li Ke bears the blood of the former Sui Dynasty, and abolished the way to make trouble for the common people", which sealed Li Shimin's mouth to death.

At this point, what else can Changsun Wuji and Li Tai say? At this moment, they are only praying in their hearts: After all, it is not officially determined to be the prince candidate now. I hope I think too much! - Don't be the third prince Li Ke, who is far away from the court and is not the direct one, and the fisherman is the successor! - That's really messy!

"Uh-huh..." Li Shimin gave a hum, inadvertently picked up the corners of his mouth, showing a meaningful smile, and immediately said, "Xuanling, what do you mean?"

Fang Xuanling stood up without showing his voice and bowed his hand. "Weichen thinks that Changsun Situ's proposal is feasible. Your Majesty's prince is also competent enough.

"I have no objection!"

The courtiers breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly answered together.

This also includes Li Zhi, the king of Jin, who is in charge of standing!

"So, that's the matter?" Li Shimin deliberately asked a question and inadvertently looked at Changsun Wuji and Li Tai.

It's not good to make wedding clothes for others. At this moment, no matter how profound the city of Changsun Wuji is, the expression on his face is quite ugly. After all, Li Tai is younger. After such a huge change and a sudden blow, his lips are almost bloodless, and he doesn't know how to stand firm.

"Since all the lovers have no objection, then all right! - Pass on my will. The imperial edict was urgently issued to Youzhou, and ordered Li Ke, the governor of Youzhou, to return to Beijing immediately! For the time being, Cheng Zhijie, the general manager of the march of Liaodong Road, will take over the position of governor.

"General Zuo Wei and Bai Qi ordered Li Junxian to temporarily resign from his post, and also served as the general of the right Long Wuwei of the procuratorate; with Qin Tong, the general of the procuratorate Zuo Long Wuwei, immediately led the 100,000 troops of the left and right Long Wuwei to go on an expedition. Li Daliang, the general of Youwei of Huizhou, ordered him to lead his army to join Li Junxian and Qin Tong's subordinates, with a total of 150,000 troops to Lanzhou and jointly obey Qin Mubai's command!"

"The war situation is like a fire soldier and horse first, so you don't have to wait for the king of Wu."

"For life, Yu Chi Baolin, the general of Zuo Long Wuwei, led me 10,000 Yulin guards and horses to go to Songzhou to help Yu Chi Jingde's headquarters. You are ordered to lead Sichuan and Shu soldiers to cross Jinchuan and help Guanxi fight against Tubo!"

"Demand, Cheng Huaibi, the right dragon and Wuwei general, led 10,000 Linwei soldiers and horses to Taozhou to replace Li Daliang's position as the governor of Taozhou, lead the local army and civilians, and continue to pursue and suppress the remaining Tubo bandits to protect the peace of one side!"

"Order, Qin Bin, the general of the right dragon and Wuwei of the original prosecutor's school, is the deputy order of the Hundred Horses Supervision. He temporarily has full power to perform the Hundred Horses Order on behalf of Li Junxian, but he does not have to go to the official office every day. I should have ordered you to go on an expedition together, but your three brothers are filial and have a mother in the hall. You can't go far away. At least leave a son to guard the hall of filial piety. He ordered Qin Bin to stay in Chang'an and keep filial piety, and do his best for his family!"

"I, officially issued a decree to order Qin Mubai to lead the three armies to fight against the plateau and launch the last battle against Tubo! Anyone who responds to the enemy's tactics and uses military tactics can act cheaply; when it is related to military and political policies, it must be decided by the marching commander, Shi Li Ke. If there is something difficult to decide, report it to the court before you act!"

"Three days later, I will personally go to the military camp and sacrifice to the gods and the strong army! Reward the soldiers of the three armies and go on an expedition!"

"I have received the decree - long live the emperor, long live, long live!!"

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After the court dispersed, all the literary and martial arts left the Wude Hall. Clouds were dense in the air, and the cold wind blew through the palace.

Zhong Wenwu, coincidentally tightened his neck and walked quickly. Changsun Wuji and Li Tai didn't say a word. They walked out of the Taiji Palace and sat in a sedan chair and went straight home.

Fang Xuanling twisted her eyebrows and cut her back and walked slowly on the long stairs of Longwei Road. She raised her head and squinted at the sky, and secretly said alone, "It's unpredictable and unpredictable!" Who would have thought that the King of Wu would return at this time? ... At the edge of the cold moon, the beacon fire is connected to the sky; above the temple, it is also a sudden change of wind and clouds!"