Chapter 2259: The plan of the evil deputy commander Li Si
This time, Li Tang's senior management was very united and jointly opposed it.
Of course, they were not opposed to peace negotiations, nor were they opposed to the cession of territory and compensation, but they were opposed to Li Shimin's resignation from the throne and his submission to Qin.
If Li Shimin really resigned from the throne and became a vassal to Qin, then Tang would change from an independent kingdom to a subordinate principality or even a vassal state of Qin.
Even if the Tang State still retains its autonomy and is only a nominal vassal state, it will still be a great shame and a great humiliation. It will undoubtedly be fatal to the morale of the Tang State's soldiers and people.
This is no longer asking for peace, but begging for peace. Even if the country can be temporarily spared, it is just drinking poison to quench thirst, and the final situation may be even worse.
Li Shimin naturally knew this, but he had no choice. Although drinking poison to quench his thirst would make him thirstier, it was still better than dying of thirst immediately.
It wasn't until this moment that Li Shimin truly understood what Jiang Shang's phrase 'unbearable price' meant.
Regret, regret, regret.
Li Shimin almost felt regretful, but he still paid the price for his arrogance.
It is of course useless for hundreds of officials to object. After all, they can't come up with a better plan and they are just opposing for the sake of opposing.
After the meeting, Li Shimin left behind Li Kui and other confidants to continue discussing what to do next, but he did not expect that Li Kui was also in the opposition.
"If you don't leave the throne and surrender to Qin, it is absolutely impossible for Qin to withdraw its troops." Li Shimin said with a bitter look on his face.
"But even so, the Qin army may not give up." Li Kui said solemnly.
Li Shimin was speechless, but at this moment, a voice came from below.
"The humble minister Li Si has a plan. If it complements the lord's plan, he may be able to temporarily call off the Qin army and gain some breathing space for the Tang Dynasty."
After hearing this, everyone's eyes subconsciously shifted and focused on the young scribe of the last people, and his name was Li Si.
That's right, it's that Qin Prime Minister Li Si.
Li Si was one of Qin Shihuang's leaders. He was implanted into the Li family after he was born, but he also had the identity of a Legalist disciple.
The Legalists were die-hard supporters of the Qin State. Whether it was the leader Hu Zhao or a group of disciples, most people supported it and served as officials in the Qin State.
In fact, Li Si was more optimistic about the Qin State. The Qin State was simply his ideal country in terms of its system and laws. However, as a descendant of the Li family, he was destined not to be an official in the Qin State.
After Li Si completed his studies, he left Legalism and returned to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin was never stingy when it came to his own family, so he naturally boldly re-employed Li Si.
At that time, when the bad guys were first established, Li Xiuning was isolated and in urgent need of help, so Li Shimin transferred Li Si to serve as Li Xiuning's deputy, that is, the deputy commander of the bad guys.
Li Shimin was just a newcomer who had just begun his official career, but Li Shimin dared to let him be the deputy commander of a bad guy, which showed that he was bold in hiring people. But Li Shimin's decision this time was obviously wrong.
Letting Li Si, who has a golden political level, take charge of intelligence, this is simply killing a chicken with a knife. However, it is with the assistance of Li Si that the bad guys under Li Xiuning can develop so quickly, but their opponents are too powerful.
The overall strength of Heibingtai under the command of Jia Xu was much stronger than that of the bad guys, but they were basically at a disadvantage in any fight, which seriously affected Li Si's promotion.
Without enough merit, even Li Shimin couldn't directly promote Li Si, so that after so many years, Li Si still stayed in the position of a bad deputy commander.
Later, Li Xiuning voluntarily resigned from the position of bad coach because of his incompetence, which caused the bad guy's vitality to be severely damaged.
After Li Xiuning resigned, Li Si originally thought that he would be the second bad coach, but he did not expect that Li Shimin directly handed over the position of bad coach to the great master in order to win over Yuan Tiangang.
Li Si missed a big opportunity and could only wait patiently. Now he finally got this opportunity.
"Li Si, I just know what you are talking about? Military and national affairs are not trivial." Li Shimin said expressionlessly, but in his heart he was extremely expecting that Li Si would come back and bring him a surprise.
Li Tang now lacks talents, especially strategic talents.
Li Shimin didn't listen to Jiang Shang's plan, and to the point where he was now in a state where he was basically cut off from Jiang Shang, a great talent, so he eagerly hoped to get the help of other wise people to save this country that was in ruins. Tang Dynasty on the edge.
Will you be that person? Lis. Li Shimin thought to himself.
"I would like to inform you, my lord, that simply taking the throne, becoming a vassal, or even ceding territory and paying compensation are not enough to convince the Qin State to let us, the Tang Dynasty, retain Chang'an, because the Qin State will gain more after capturing Chang'an." Li Si said unhurriedly. road.
"Then what price do you have to pay to get Qin to allow us, the Tang Dynasty, to retain Chang'an?" Li Shimin asked.
"It's very simple, get married." Li Jing said lightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was excited
"Marriage? Li Si, I thought you were paying attention, but after doing it for a long time, it turned out to be a stupid move. I think you have lost your mind."
"That's right. How can a marriage be possible even if you don't even have the title of king?"
"Qin King Ying Hao is not the kind of man who would put his great career at risk just for the sake of sex. Beauty traps are of no use to him."
"Indeed, and I heard that King Qin's wives and concubines are all stunningly beautiful. We in the Tang Dynasty may not have beauties who can match them, and Ying Hao may not be willing to get married with us in the Tang Dynasty."
"That's right..."
Everyone was accusing Li Si of having such a bad idea, and even Li Shimin looked disappointed.
Li Si didn't pay attention to everyone's accusations, and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The focus of the marriage I mentioned below is not about the marriage."
"Then what's the point?" Li Shimin frowned.
"It depends on the person to marry. If this person is chosen as the bride and groom, Ying Hao will definitely agree to marry her."
Hearing this, Li Shimin frowned even more tightly. He had already guessed who Li Si was talking about, but he didn't think Ying Hao would give up Chang'an for a woman.
Li Shimin guessed the candidate, but others did not, so they all asked: "Who is it?"
"Princess Xiuning."
After hearing Li Si's words, everyone showed disbelief, obviously not thinking that Li Xiuning was so charming.
Li Si did not have any intention to explain, and said to himself: "Princess Xiuning actually has two identities. If I, as the Princess of the Tang Dynasty, go to Qin to get married, it will naturally not be able to play such a big role. .
But if it is in another identity, that may not necessarily be the case. "
"Oh? Why don't I know that Xiuning has other identities besides being the Princess of the Tang Dynasty?"
Li Shimin said expressionlessly. He was actually a little angry and felt that Li Si was just being mysterious.
Li Si smiled indifferently and moved his lips and teeth lightly, but without making any sound, the message he wanted to express was conveyed silently.
Li Shimin knew lip reading, and his face changed drastically after seeing it. He was in disbelief at first, then stood up with a livid face, and walked out without saying a word.
Li Shimin's reaction also left everyone a little confused, wondering why the usually calm lord could be so gloomy.
Li Kui approached Li Si and asked, "Li Si, what did you say to the lord?"
Li Si sighed: "It's a bottom line thing that the lord cannot accept."
(End of chapter)
