Princess Changle was worried. The Youtun Guards only had 20,000 elite soldiers participating in the Battle of Hexi. Even though they defeated Tuyuhun with a small number and a large number, in the Western Regions, the scene of the great battle of pulling out the valleys could be repeated, and the weak defeated the strong again. A big cannibal?
Not necessarily so.
The reason why "conquering the many with less" and "conquering the strong with the weak" are praised and praised repeatedly is because it is really based on expectations and makes the impossible possible. Even if this happened once, it would be considered a miracle, so how could we expect it to happen again and again?
What's more, the prince also suspected that someone had liaisons with foreign countries and tipped off the cannibals, which would make it even more impossible to win the battle in the Western Region.
It was okay when we were in Hexi. If we were defeated, we would have to retreat to Guanzhong and rely on the pass mountains and rivers to defend ourselves. However, if we were defeated in the Western Region, we would be chased by the enemy one after another, and we would not be able to escape even if we wanted to...
Seeing Princess Changle's concern and anxiety, brothers Li Chengqian and Li Tai put down their teacups and looked at her with strange eyes.
Princess Changle was stunned for a moment, and then she realized that she was too excited...
Immediately, he blushed and lowered his head. He almost wanted to dig a hole in the ground, but he couldn't get out to meet people. He was so embarrassed that he couldn't help it.
"Ahem!"
Li Tai did not say anything to tease him, but looked at Li Chengqian and asked, "Can the prince do this?"
Naturally, it was necessary to issue a Jun order to recall Youtunwei back to Guanzhong, but he himself knew that it was completely impossible.
Li Chengqian was embarrassed for a moment, then shook his head and said: "How can it be like this? Now that foreign enemies have invaded, tens of thousands of soldiers of the Anxi Army are fighting to the death as if they are home. If he recalls his brother-in-law, not to mention the loss of prestige, it will also cause the morale of the Anxi Army to collapse. A complete failure.”
While others were fighting life and death on the front line, fighting against powerful enemies, you recalled your brother-in-law to Chang'an. What did the soldiers of the Anxi Army think?
Morale collapse is trivial. If you simply turn against the enemy and return to Chang'an to kill you, this foolish king, don't blame me...
Princess Changle lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes. Her cheeks were feeling hot and she didn't dare to say a word.
The worries for Fang Jun in my heart were so plainly revealed, even in front of my brother, I felt embarrassed and embarrassed...
Fortunately, both Li Chengqian and Li Tai felt sorry for their sister and did not take the opportunity to tease or scold them. Quan pretended not to hear, lest she would be embarrassed.
Li Chengqian frowned: "Recently, I always feel that the situation between the DPRK and China is a bit calm. It's strangely calm."
He raised his hand and rubbed the center of his brow, and said worriedly: "A family like Jingzhao Wei's has a deep and intricate relationship with various families. They can always smell some unusual smells and learn some deeply hidden secrets. Xin, so this time Concubine Wei ignored Erlang's threats and still insisted on marrying Si Zi, there must be something behind her."
The power of supervising the country seems to be extremely prominent, but in fact it is a huge pit. I don't know how many people are watching openly and secretly, intending to trip him completely and fall into the dust, and he will never get up.
A little carelessness can lead to an irreversible outcome.
Originally, with Fang Jun guarding him, Li Chengqian was still able to hold his own, but now that Fang Jun had to conquer Hexi first, and then the Western Regions, Li Chengqian, who was unable to stand alone, felt even more pressure.
The result of this pressure is that everyone seems to want to stab him in the back, pull the prince off his horse, fall into the muddy water, and then step on him a few times, which is quite a bit like fighting against the enemy.
However, this worry is by no means groundless...
Li Tai reminded: "No matter what, you should write to Erlang to tell him not to trust anyone credulously, and to be more careful in marching formations. The Western Region seems to be empty and vast, but in fact there are countless dangerous places. If If you are really being plotted against, you can easily fall into a disadvantageous situation."
He once went to the Western Regions and followed Li Ji in his expeditions, and was familiar with the intricate terrain of the Western Regions.
Li Chengqian nodded and said, "This is natural."
After Fang Jun won the victory in Hexi, he went to the Western Regions non-stop. He did not have better arrangements for logistics, the battle situation in the Western Regions, etc. It was too easy to fall into the trap of others.
As for the letter notification...it's just a matter of doing the best and obeying fate.
The army is outside, and the battlefield situation is changing rapidly. Not only do we have to face fierce enemies, but we also have to be careful about the people behind us. How can a simple "be careful" be enough to take care of it?
I can only hope that Fang Jun, a "lucky general", can be a blessing to people and heaven...
Li Tai thought for a moment and then whispered: "Since Concubine Wei mentioned Si Zi's marriage again, Jingzhao Wei must have got some news. We should not let the 'Baiqisi' be sent out to ruthlessly kill Jingzhao Wei." If you investigate, you may be able to find out the root cause of this matter, and you may not be able to completely cut it off."
Li Chengqian glanced at Li Tai and shook his head slightly: "Concubine Wei is the concubine of the father's emperor and has a distinguished status. The Jingzhao Wei family is also a famous surname in Guanzhong. How can we act rashly?"
If it hadn't been confirmed that Li Tai had already given up on competing for the throne, Li Chengqian would now suspect that this brother was trying to trick him into death...
"Beijingzhao Weidu, go to Tianchiwu", this is a proverb that has been circulating in Guanzhong since the Sui Dynasty, which shows how powerful the "Weidu" family is in Guanzhong. Although compared with Fengling Du, Jingzhao Weishi has always been relatively obscure, but its deep foundation cannot be underestimated.
If he instructs "Hundred Qisi" to target such a wealthy family without any evidence, it will definitely cause an uproar. At present, the situation in Chang'an is unpredictable and the undercurrent is turbulent. If you are not careful, big trouble will occur. Not to mention whether you will be able to sit firmly as the crown prince, I am afraid that even Zuo, the country of Sheji, will face a severe test.
What's more, Concubine Wei is among them, which makes Li Chengqian even more jealous...
Looking at his expression, Li Tai knew what he was thinking, but he had indeed given up his desire to fight for the throne. Now he was wholeheartedly planning for Li Chengqian. He was very open-minded, so he said in a low voice: "The prince is obsessed with the authorities. Of course we are afraid of Jingzhao." Webster was dissatisfied and made the matter worse, causing turmoil in the city and the court. But isn't Jingzhao Webster afraid of the prince's determined politics? No matter how powerful the family is, it is impossible to fight against the imperial court if it is singled out. Otherwise, under the sweeping attack of the army, he will be turned into powder. Why don’t the prince show his full attitude and show that he will not give up until the truth behind the incident is revealed? Jingzhao Weishi will definitely give in."
Li Chengqian frowned in thought, feeling that Li Tai's words made sense.
He was afraid that Jingzhao Weishi would make the matter bigger, causing many aristocratic families to fall into disgrace and seize the opportunity to cause chaos. But how could Jingzhao Weishi not be afraid of being targeted by the prince?
Now that His Majesty is marching eastward and the Crown Prince is supervising the country, if he is determined to deal with Jingzhao Weishi, no one can stop him...
Moreover, this move can not only trace the mystery behind Concubine Wei's proposal of marriage, but also enhance the prestige of the prince. When the situation is turbulent, he dares to take action against a wealthy family like Jingzhao Weishi. How can other families not harbor such concerns? Be wary of fear and deeply jealous, so that you dare not act arbitrarily?
Killing chickens to scare monkeys and knocking mountains to frighten tigers are killing two birds with one stone...
Li Chengqian's heart was pounding.
Princess Changle listened silently, and when she saw Li Chengqian's move, she reminded her loudly: "No matter what, Concubine Wei must be taken out, otherwise not only will the criticism between the government and the public continue, but even the emperor will be angry. "
"Ruling the world with filial piety" is by no means just a saying. From emperors, generals and ministers to traffickers and pawns, once they are criticized on the basis of "filial piety", their reputation will be ruined and their prestige will be ruined.
Concubine Wei is the concubine of His Majesty Li Er and the elder of the Crown Prince. No matter what her motives and purposes are, she must not give the outside world the feeling of "willful abuse", otherwise there will be endless troubles.
Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Don't worry, sister, you won't be alone."
Then he got up and went to the study on the side, and wrote a letter in front of Li Tai and Li Chengqian. After sealing it carefully, he ordered people to rush to the Western Regions and handed it to Fang Jun, telling him to be careful about someone who would reveal the true and false status of the Anxi Army. , even his marching route.
Then someone was sent to summon Li Junxian.
Li Taize and Princess Changle resigned together. They could give advice on some matters, but they must not get involved...
After leaving Xingqing Palace, Li Tai raised his feet to board the carriage. When he saw Princess Changle on the side, she bowed slightly to give him a gift. After thinking for a moment, he put his feet back and walked up to Princess Changle. He met Princess Changle's slightly surprised gaze. He coughed and said in a low voice: "You and I, brothers and sisters, are all noble and noble in this world. You don't have to worry about the eyes and slanders of others. You just want to live your life as you wish and live up to your expectations. That's enough!"
After saying this, Princess Changle, who was stamping her feet and yelling with embarrassment and blushing, laughed loudly, got into the car, and drove away.
