Looking at Li Chengqian's indifferent attitude.
Li Shimin was a little confused.
To be honest, the reason why Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian to come over was to listen to this guy's opinion.
I want to hear him tell me whether Datang should join the war and when.
After all, in the past few times, as long as he heard that there was a war in that place, this guy would definitely jump out and analyze the stakes for himself.
He even encouraged himself to participate in the war.
But what happened this time?
Why are you starting to let yourself watch the show with peace of mind?
And looked at Li Shimin's puzzled eyes.
How could Li Chengqian not know his thoughts?
Li Shimin was an emperor with ideals and ambitions.
In this era, the best stage to display ideals and aspirations is to win an unprecedented victory for the country on the battlefield.
Nowadays, the two powerful enemies in the north are at odds with each other. In his opinion, this is an opportunity given to Datang by God.
If we don't take this opportunity to eliminate the scourge in the north in one fell swoop, we will be violating God's will.
But is this really the case?
Li Chengqian sighed softly and said: "I know that my father can't wait to solve the troubles in the north and the west, but now is not the best time."
"And in my opinion, the Tang Dynasty will not even be suitable to start a war of national interest within three years."
"What Datang really needs now is not to solve the chaos in the north or the chaos in the west, but to develop peacefully for a period of time."
Hearing this, Li Shimin said with confusion on his face: "Why is this?"
You know, Li Chengqian earlier was equivalent to a war madman.
After this guy began to gradually enter the circle of power, he never missed any war launched by the Tang Dynasty.
But now this guy has come to make peace with him.
This really made Li Shimin a little confused.
"Father, think about it, how many wars have we fought in these years?"
"Let's not talk about the war before my father ascended the throne, only talk about the war after my father ascended the throne."
"First we destroyed Beimo, and then we destroyed Tuyuhun."
"Then came the Northeastern Third Division and the Northeastern New Third Division, and during this period, we also fought a war with the Western Turks."
"These wars have more than doubled the territory of Datang from the previous Central Plains area."
"Although the expansion of territory and territory is a good thing, it is also a good thing that the name will be passed down through the ages."
"But Father, have you ever thought that although the territory has been placed under the jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty, in fact, they have not yet been completely integrated into the system of the Tang Dynasty."
Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin and said, "History has told us more than once that not all good things come to a country when its territory is too big."
“In addition to the mutual rejection and conflict between national cultures during ethnic integration, there is also the rebellious psychology of people in various places who are unwilling to integrate.”
"Although our Tang Dynasty is powerful now, no one from outside or inside dares to point fingers at the Tang Dynasty or make some small moves."
"But what if one day the Tang Dynasty becomes weak? What if the power of the Tang Dynasty is not as strong as it is today?"
"Father, think about it, if that time comes, will anyone gather the people?"
"Father, think about it, if that time comes, will anyone rise up?"
After what Li Chengqian said, everyone in the audience lowered their heads and began to think deeply.
He's right.
Although the current Tang Dynasty looks peaceful and prosperous on the surface, in fact, there are many problems in the Tang Dynasty.
For example, as Li Chengqian said, the Tang Dynasty has risen too fast and expanded too fast in recent years.
So much so that the Tang Dynasty did not have time to deal with people's livelihood and national integration.
Nowadays, the rejection mentality between the people of the Old Tang Dynasty and the people of the New Tang Dynasty is particularly serious.
Old Tang people looked down on New Tang people, while New Tang people had no sense of belonging to the Tang Dynasty.
Although these may not seem important, it was also based on the premise that the Tang Dynasty was powerful, outsiders did not dare to make mistakes, and insiders did not dare to rebel.
If it is like what Li Chengqian said, what should we do if the Tang Dynasty becomes weak one day?
What should we do if one day the Tang Dynasty is no longer as powerful as it is today?
I'm afraid that by then, unresolved issues between ethnic groups will erupt one after another.
The ministers were deep in thought.
Li Shimin was also deep in thought.
He is not a foolish king, nor a fool.
Of course he knew that the development of a country was not the only way to expand through force.
But regarding the matter of national integration, he was really helpless.
Although the imperial court made many policy adjustments in this regard.
But until now, I haven't seen any significant effects.
And from a historical perspective, it is not difficult to find that national integration is not something that happens in a day or two, let alone a year or two.
That takes decades or even hundreds of years to get used to.
Similarly, this matter is not something that the court can control.
It depends on the people to slowly merge into a whole through little friction and collision over time.
And all the court can do in this matter is to promote it.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh, turned to look at Li Chengqian and said, "In your opinion, what should we do now?"
"Father, this is the wrong question."
Li Chengqian said without thinking: "You should ask what we shouldn't do."
Oh My God.
Are you teaching Li Shimin how to do things?
Is this guy so swollen?
Are you not afraid of being beaten?
Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling all looked at Li Chengqian with surprised eyes.
After Li Chengqian said this, he felt a little embarrassed.
Recently, he really had too little communication with Li Shimin.
So much so that he had forgotten to restrain his temper in front of Li Shimin.
After Li Shimin saw this guy's attitude, his face turned dark.
{Received anger value +99 from Li Shimin...}
Hearing the system prompt, Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin with an embarrassed smile: "Father, son... uh..."
Li Shimin didn't talk nonsense to him, and directly waved his hands and said: "Everyone, if you don't mind, go back and rest."
"I still have some household matters to discuss with His Highness the King of Qin."
After hearing this, Changsun Wuji and others did not hesitate and quickly retreated.
After they left, only Li Chengqian and Li Shimin were left in the Manlu Hall, along with Eunuch Zhou.
Eunuch Zhou rolled his eyes and looked down at his feet, as if nothing happened.
Li Shimin stood up slowly, looked at Li Chengqian with a sneer and said, "Have I not taught you a lesson recently, so that you started to despise my authority?"
"No no no."
"How dare you, my son..."
Li Chengqian was startled by the intimidating momentum and quickly took a step back.
While waving his hand, he said: "My son... I haven't seen my father for a long time. I don't even know how to talk to my father."
"oh?"
"You haven't seen me for so long? You don't even know how to talk to me?"
"Okay, I'm too lazy to talk nonsense with you kid."
"There's no one else here right now. I'd like to hear what unique insights you have."
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "If you can't come up with a reason that satisfies me, I'll drag you out with a weight of up to fifty court staffs!"
