In Taiji Palace, His Majesty Li Er summoned several ministers and assistants for a meeting.
The New Year is approaching. In the past, it was the time when horses and guns were put into storage in Nanshan, but this year it was troubles one after another. First, Goguryeo sent an envoy to request that Gao Zang be canonized as the King of Goguryeo. Then Guo Xiaoke was defeated and died in the Western Regions, which led to the corruption of the situation in the Western Regions. Then, the dignified Jing Zhaoyin, Huatinghou, and Fang Jun, the leader of the feudal officials, was assassinated in the bustling city of Chang'an. …
His Majesty Li Er's anger was on the verge of exploding.
The three prime ministers and assistants were also silent for a moment.
After a long time, Cen Wenwen said: "Your Majesty, the first priority now is the strategy of the Western Regions. It is mainly about pacification or suppression. If the main goal is to appease, who will succeed the post of Protector of Anxi? If the main thing is to destroy, who will go to the Western Regions? Taking charge of the overall situation?"
If the Western Region is not at peace, the Guanzhong will be uneasy. The two may seem far apart, but in fact they are closely interdependent. We must not be negligent in the slightest.
The situation in the Western Region is now corrupt, with Yanqi, Qiuci and other countries rebelling, and Dayuezhi, Rouran and other countries watching with undecided stance. Gaochang City is already in a state of isolation and may fall to the combined efforts of Turks, Yanqi and Qiuci at any time and at any time. This is definitely not an unbearable consequence for Datang.
Fang Xuanling said calmly: "When things have reached this point, simple comfort is of no use. We must fight a fierce battle in the Western Regions to bring back the lost military power and dignity of Guo Xiaoke. Otherwise, how can we frighten the people and command the Western Regions?" Thirty-six countries? But it is unrealistic to send out large-scale troops. After all, the empire's military power is now all tilted eastward. If it rashly turns to attack the Western Regions, it will cost a lot and lose morale. In the opinion of the veteran, it is better to use both suppression and appeasement, a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, they contacted the ambiguous tribes such as Dayuezhi and Rouran and promised to win them over one by one. On the other hand, they concentrated their forces to attack Yanqi, Qiuci and other countries. It must be decided in a battle, and the Western Region will definitely regain its previous stability. "
His Majesty Li Er nodded slowly.
This is what a mature person would say when planning a country. He should be impartial and considerate in his choices.
Changsun Wuji was a little lost in thought.
It doesn't matter whether the Western Regions are pacified or suppressed. Anyway, Fang Xuanling must stand with Cen Wenwen to support His Majesty Li Er in suppressing the Guanlong Group. Even if troops are sent to conquer the Guanlong Group, it is impossible for the generals of the Guanlong Group to take on the important task.
Who the King of Goguryeo is has nothing to do with him...
As for the assassination of Fang Jun, it would be best if he died. It would be no big deal if he didn't die. The two parties in this struggle that affected the entire Guanzhong were the Guanlong Group and His Majesty Li Er. Fang Jun was just a pawn, a subordinate of His Majesty Li Er. The knife inside, his life or death has nothing to do with the overall situation, the struggle must continue.
What Changsun Wuji was worried about was the composition of the political hall.
There are three people in total. Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen are still fighting against each other. How are they going to live like this? Although he is the prime minister of the dynasty, he actually does not say a word in the political hall. He is just a decoration. This is simply a joke...
How can we persuade His Majesty Li Er to agree to increase the number of people in the political hall?
I have a headache...
Changsun Wuji was wandering around, and His Majesty Li Er ignored him.
Regarding Changsun Wuji's various actions, His Majesty Li Er was not angry at all, he was always dissatisfied. I value you and be close to you, but in the end you put the honor of the family above the honor of the country in such a conciliatory way. Don't you feel guilty in your heart?
Without me, without the Tang Dynasty, would your eldest grandson family have the outstanding and transcendent status it has today? Changsun Wuji is now clearly giving up his roots to the last. All he cares about is whether the family can continue its glory and wealth, but he ignores that only when the Tang Dynasty is strong can the blessings of the Changsun family last...
It's extremely annoying when smart people become confused!
His Majesty Li Er asked: "Who do you think is the most suitable person to take over the post of Protector of Anxi?"
Cen Wenwen and Fang Xuanling looked at each other, and the former said: "Back to Your Majesty, I think Li Ji, the British Duke and Minister of War, is the most suitable."
Fang Xuanling agreed: "Old minister, I agree."
Changsun Wuji came to his senses and did not object: "I also think that the British Duke is the most suitable."
This sentence is actually nonsense. It is of no use whether he agrees or disagrees. Two of the three votes are in favor, so what is the use of his objection?
The minority obeys the majority, this is the rule of the political hall!
In fact, how could Changsun Wuji be willing to let Li Ji go to the Western Regions? Li Ji's connection with the Shandong family is inextricably linked, and he and the Guanlong Group are not even in the same pot. The two sides are more hostile than cooperative. Li Ji opposes almost everything his eldest grandson Wuji agrees with... …
But if he objects, what can he do besides losing face?
It can't change the overall situation.
Therefore, Changsun Wuji continued: "It's just that the situation in the Western Regions has deteriorated. Even the British master's civil and military strategies cannot stabilize the overall situation within a short period of time. The minister proposed to choose a smart person among the princes to accompany the British." Your Majesty's trip to the Western Regions will not only help the British Duke handle military affairs, but also exercise the abilities of your Majesty's princes. We will eventually grow old, and there will never be calm in the turbulent times in the world. If there are talents in the court in the future Wouldn't it be troublesome to have no one to help you when things happen? This world belongs to His Majesty, and it will also belong to His Majesty's princes in the future. Why not train the princes' abilities now so that they can support this big empire in the future? "
His Majesty Li Er was very pleased.
Just as Changsun Wuji said, after a hundred years, these beautiful rivers and mountains will be passed down to his children and grandchildren. After all, the Li family is the real master of this great empire that dominates the world!
Now that the crown prince's position is stable, and he has never thought about Yi Chu again, all the princes naturally ceased their activities and ceased their delusions. If we can really cultivate the abilities of the princes as Changsun Wuji said, wouldn't it be the most perfect ending if the brothers work together to govern the Tang Dynasty in the future?
Even if I am buried in the imperial mausoleum at that time, I am afraid I will be satisfied!
Besides, no one knows more about his son than his father. How could he, a father, not know what his son is capable of? What makes him proud is that any one of his sons is worthy of the praise of a young man. Even the most generous King Li You of Qi can perform well when he is dedicated to doing things, let alone being far better than him. There are many princes, kings of Wu and kings of Wei.
Even a few minor ones, such as the King of Shu and King Jin, showed superhuman knowledge and abilities!
It is indeed worth cultivating...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen and asked, "What do you think of the auxiliary machine proposal?"
Who would object to such a thing?
It is a time-honored principle that the father conquers the country and sits in the palace. Anyway, the entire Tang Dynasty belongs to others. As long as he does not mess around and shakes the country's foundation, why bother to be a bad person?
Both of them said: "I second my opinion."
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and smiled: "Let's take a look, who would be better to assist the British Duke in going to the Western Regions?"
Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen pondered for a moment, and Changsun Wuji already said: "In Weichen's opinion, Wei Wangtai is the best."
His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly. Li Tai was his favorite son, with outstanding talents and abilities. He was satisfied in his heart, but he did not make a final decision. Instead, he looked at Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen. He respected Zaifu's opinion. If these two people objected, he would not feel too comfortable, but he would not insist on his own way.
Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen thought for a moment and said in unison: "I second my opinion."
Changsun Wuji was overjoyed when he saw His Majesty Li Er, and struck while the iron was hot: "The empire is becoming more prosperous and prosperous with each passing day, and many new things have never been seen or heard of before. Our veterans are gradually feeling exhausted both physically and mentally, and it is difficult to continue. Your Majesty, why should we take advantage of the relationship between our senior ministers? Before we get old, we should train and support the new generation of officials so that more young officials can undergo the same training as the princes and become the mainstay in the future to ensure the smooth transition of the Tang Dynasty?"
Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen looked at each other, and both saw the hidden worry in their eyes.
Changsun Yinren is just silent. When he speaks, he only picks out what His Majesty likes to hear. He must have an agenda...
However, this kind of thing is exactly the upgrading that every regime must go through. Training young officials at this time can be more conducive to the smooth transition of future regimes. Otherwise, when this generation of famous ministers and generals grow old, the new generation will not be able to take over due to lack of experience. Isn’t it that the government is in turmoil and the world is in turmoil?
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment, looked at Changsun Wuji and asked: "If the auxiliary machine has something to say, you should say it clearly."
Changsun Wuji cupped his hands and said: "Promise! I ask your Majesty to issue an edict to transfer the princes such as the Crown Prince, King Wu, etc., the veterans such as Li Ji, Chu Suiliang, etc., and the young officials such as Ma Zhou, Fang Jun, etc. to be transferred to political affairs. Tang, grant him the right to participate in politics."
Fang Xuanling tugged at his beard and cursed in his heart: This old guy is really insidious!
