"What Wei Shizhong said is wrong."
"Changsun Sikong is protecting the reputation of the Tang Dynasty."
"Even if what Wei Shuyu said is reasonable, he could have concealed his praise of Sui..."
Changsun Wuji nodded with satisfaction.
Saying this yourself has little effect.
Others say the effect is different...
"Be bold!"
Wei Zheng turned around and accused the official and shouted loudly: "There are no details in the court affairs!"
"If it is because of one detail, the policy that the imperial court has worked so hard for will be ruined."
"Who will bear this responsibility?"
"You?"
"besides……"
Wei Zheng's questioning became more and more intense: "You can't even handle the most basic details and rigor of government affairs. How on earth did you get the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry?"
Uh-huh.
The minister suddenly turned pale.
"Your Majesty, forgive me."
After a squirming at the corner of his mouth, he quickly bowed to Li Shimin: "I just don't want to see the Tang Dynasty being humiliated, and I am too anxious to be measured."
"..."
Changsun Wuji was speechless.
Lost in less than one round?
Forget it if you lose.
You admitted your mistake too quickly...
"My dear, there is no need to do this. You are also doing this for the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shimin generously forgave the other party.
With the world people……
Being scolded by Old Wei is already uncomfortable enough, so how can I bear to embarrass you again?
Moreover, with the speed and reason you admit your mistake, I can't find any excuse to embarrass you.
"Okay, don't make any noise."
Seeing Changsun Wuji winking at him again, Li Shimin finally spoke up: "The Tang Dynasty opened up all avenues of speech. As long as what you say is reasonable, you are not guilty."
"It's getting late, Shuyu, if you have anything to say, please tell me."
Changsun Wuji was stunned.
He knew that he was mobilizing the energy of officials to target Wei Zheng, which aroused Li Shimin's dissatisfaction.
He immediately retreated to his position silently.
Li Shimin still protected Wei Zheng in this regard.
If you disagree on political opinions, you can complain as hard as you can.
Even if all the civil and military officials united to criticize Old Wei, Li Shimin would not side with him...
But if they join forces to bully Lao Wei because of some quarrels, Li Shimin will not agree.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said: "The purpose of attacking Gaochang is to kill chickens and scare monkeys!"
"Establish the dominance of the Tang Dynasty on the Silk Road!"
Wei Shuyu said sonorously and forcefully.
"Do you still remember what King Gaochang said when he came to the Tang Dynasty in the fourth year of Zhenguan?"
The ministers whispered.
The officials who knew about it looked strange.
Wei Shuyu looked around the court with sharp eyes: "He said that the Tang Dynasty could not compare with the Sui Dynasty!"
"Even it can only reach half of the Sui Dynasty!"
"Why do you think this is happening?"
what why?
Isn't this true if you didn't say it yourself?
You yourself praised the Sui Dynasty and demoted the Tang Dynasty.
And he took Gao Changguo with him to be demoted...
After all, you will use this as an excuse to destroy Gaochang Kingdom. Are you such a double standard?
"Why?"
Li Shimin asked grimly.
Damn it, this Xiao Wei repeatedly praised the Sui Dynasty and belittled the Tang Dynasty, and repeatedly whipped corpses...
"That's because he has never been beaten by my Datang!"
"He has never truly surrendered to me, the Tang Dynasty!"
"He came to pay tribute..."
"Just for that so-called reward!"
"Today's Tang Dynasty, to put it nicely, many countries in the Western Region have surrendered."
"But what about reality?"
"Maybe they are still laughing at me because people from Tang Dynasty are stupid and have too much money..."
"Every year I do nothing but come to Datang for a visit. Food, drink and accommodation are included. I can take a lot of supplies with me when I go back."
"Where can I find such a good thing?"
Unconsciously, Li Shimin's face turned as gloomy as blood.
That's just the way it is.
Although the Tang Dynasty exchanged a lot of practical materials from tribute.
But to be honest, silk is really expensive!
Not only is silkworm rearing troublesome, but the process is also cumbersome.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes and had an idea in his mind.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said: "Although the Tang Dynasty is strong, it has a deterrent effect on the outside world."
"But it's only for deterrence!"
"I sincerely request your Majesty..."
"Send troops to Gaochang, establish a protective palace to frighten the countries in the Western Regions, and establish the Silk Road!"
The ministers' scalps were numb.
Looking at Wei Shuyu's short body.
How dare you lead a war in the court!
This is something that many ministers dare not take the initiative to mention...
"What's the reason?"
Li Shimin spoke gloomily.
"1. Gaochang State disrespected the Tang Dynasty."
"2. Gao Changguo plotted to kill our merchants of the Tang Dynasty.
"3. When the envoy from Yanqi paid tribute last year, he complained that Gaochang had plundered him."
Li Shimin pondered for a moment.
He shouted loudly: "Do you have any different opinions?"
No one among the ministers dared to stand up for a while.
What Wei Shuyu said makes sense.
But to start a war…
The consequences of a bad move are extremely serious.
"I second the proposal!"
No one expected that the first person to stand up to support was not Wei Zheng, but Cheng Yaojin.
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
Li Jing, Hou Junji and other generals followed closely.
"Do you have any other opinions?"
Seeing a group of generals coming out, Li Shimin couldn't help but frown.
Military generals want to gain credit for fighting.
This is not necessarily the case for civil servants.
"Your Majesty, I object!"
Changsun Wuji once again stepped forward and bowed: "I think it is too hasty to launch a war directly."
"The war in the south has just started. If the stalls are spread too big all of a sudden, the vitality of the Tang Dynasty may be seriously damaged."
"The lessons learned by Emperor Sui Yang are vivid in my mind. Your Majesty must not make the same mistakes again!"
After finishing speaking, Changsun Wuji solemnly bowed to Li Shimin: "I sincerely ask your Majesty to put the overall situation first."
Li Shimin frowned.
What Changsun Wuji said is not unreasonable.
Although Datang was strong, it had many enemies to guard against.
You really can't act hastily.
"What do the auxiliary engines think this should be like?" Li Shimin asked.
"In accordance with my opinion..."
Changsun Wuji thought for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty can first send an envoy to Gaochang to inquire about the attitude of the Lord of Gaochang."
"If you are really stubborn, it won't be too late to send troops again."
Li Shimin nodded.
"What do you think, sir?"
But his eyes couldn't help but look at Wei Shuyu.
However……
This time, before Wei Shuyu had time to answer, Wei Zheng stood up first.
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng stepped out and bowed: "I think what Changsun Sikong said is right."
Um?
Li Shimin looked surprised.
Old Wei opposes Xiao Wei and agrees with Changsun Wuji?
What an anecdote for the ages.
"father……"
Just as Wei Shuyu wanted to say something, he was interrupted by Wei Zheng scolding him.
"Don't be ridiculous."
Wei Zheng frowned and scolded: "It was decided at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty that wars can be fought, but we should not just focus on the gains and losses on one side, we must consider the overall situation clearly."
The son may have his own considerations.
But the countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty were also watching with eager eyes.
There were also the Liren rebellion and the Liushuyi rebellion.
It would be extremely unwise to force a war on the Silk Road.
If the south starts a war and attacks the Western Region, then the north starts fighting again at this time.
Datang will be attacked on three sides.
do not forget.
There is another person hiding behind the scenes in Chang'an.
Once he takes the opportunity to cause trouble, it will cause internal and external troubles!
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng bowed to Li Shimin: "Although I agree with Changsun Wuji's opinion, there is one thing I disagree with..."
"The Tang Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven."
"The Lord of Gaochang has such contempt for the Tang Dynasty. It is true that he does not take the Tang Dynasty seriously."
"To demonstrate the power of the Tang Dynasty."
"Your Majesty can send an envoy to Gaochang."
"But it's not to question the other party..."
"Instead, the Lord of Gaochang was ordered to come to Datang to explain the reason!"
"If he comes, everything can be considered in the long run."
"If you don't come, don't blame me, the Tang Cavalry, for being ruthless!"
Li Shimin nodded.
This time he did not ask the courtiers again, because this was also his inner thought.
"allow……"
Just when Li Shimin was about to issue an order, Wei Shuyu hurriedly took a step.
"Your Majesty, wait a minute, please listen to what I have to say..."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, Jun Wu joked again, and it was difficult to change it.
"Gaochang is our Tang Dynasty's main transportation route to the countries in the Western Regions!"
"Does Your Majesty really intend to let him go?"
"If the leader of Gaochang Kingdom prevaricates him this time, he won't have such a good excuse to take action next time!"
