"If other people say this, it is arrogant. If you say this, I think you are a bit humble. How is this an open-book exam for you? You got perfect scores with your eyes closed!"
Looking at the young man in front of him, Li Shimin's eyes were a little complicated.
It was Datang's blessing and his own blessing to meet this young man. It is Datang's regret that it cannot recruit this young man, and it is also its own regret!
Fortunately, I became friends with him!
You can also ask for help from him from time to time.
"I admit that your talents and knowledge are the only ones I have ever seen in my life, but there is one thing I said, and I think you are wrong!"
Seeing that the topic turned to the issue of Mobei, Li Shimin quickly took the opportunity to talk about it.
"Where is wrong?"
Wang Zi'an held the wine glass, leaned back on his chair, and looked at Li Shimin lazily.
"You just said that it was useless to sweep across Mobei and seal the wolf from Xu. But how could it be useless? A single attack can buy decades, even hundreds of years of stability for future generations..."
"You are overthinking. As long as the real crux of the disputes between the two countries is not resolved, the war will never really stop. If the follow-up method is not right, even if we fight a hearty war like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the most it will be is Boost your morale and live a happy life in a few days."
Having said this, Wang Zi'an shook his head with regret.
"If you want to use war to gain stability for decades or even hundreds of years, don't even think about it - the people will have to live a hard life for a few more years, and it will consume your own national strength..."
If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hadn't launched several wars against the Huns, which consumed the Han Empire's many years of accumulation, the Han Dynasty would not have gone downhill so quickly.
If you are aggressive and aggressive, you will perish if you are warlike. The decline of the Han Empire actually began with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
At this time, the alcohol began to rise, and Wang Zi'an felt like a spring of thoughts welling up in his heart, and he once again became interested in pointing out the country.
"Old Li, how many of you have read a few books? Look at the past dynasties. Which generation has had no conflicts and wars on the frontier..."
Although Li Shimin was very reluctant, he still nodded silently and had to admit? What Wang Zi'an said was an indisputable fact.
As a monarch, why doesn't he know this truth?
But it is the dream of every emperor to expand the territory and stabilize the borders, which is enough to leave a name in the annals of history? A beautiful story that will shine through the ages.
What's more? What can we do if we don't fight? Is it possible to allow border intrusion? Alien invasion?
"Zian, what do you think? Is it possible that we just sit back and do nothing and allow the foreigners to bully us?"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but frown when he heard this. He placed the wine glass heavily on the table and looked at Wang Zi'an with great dissatisfaction. Regarding this question? Li Junxian couldn't help but pricked up his ears.
"Bullshit? If that's true? Wouldn't Li Er, that bitch emperor, become a national sinner!"
Li Shimin:...
I didn’t say anything!
Cheng Yaojin was okay, he was already used to this bastard talking nonsense. It was the first time for Li Junxian to join this kind of conversation. Wang Zi'an was so frightened that he fell down in sweat.
He secretly glanced at his emperor with fear. What if His Majesty insisted on punishing him? Even if he couldn't beat him, he would still have to fight Wang Zi'an.
The result? He was very confused to find that, apart from his innocent face, he showed no sign of anger at all!
This prince is safe!
He couldn't help but secretly take a breath of cold air. In his heart, Wang Zi'an's status was once again elevated countless times.
"Then what you just said..."
Cheng Yaojin was confused and looked at Wang Zi'an with a puzzled expression.
This is the generation gap!
Wang Zi'an shook his head helplessly.
"Come on, brothers, it's all full. Let's drink and chat, and brag. It's just for fun. It's not worth it anyway. Don't be surprised and start a court meeting with the emperor. It's like letting people know the joke..."
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Junxian couldn't help but look at each other.
Hey, don’t tell me, it’s really like having an umrah meeting!
Everyone sat down one after another and picked up chopsticks, and the atmosphere at the wine table gradually became more lively. Wang Zi'an thought about the images of those worldly masters in movies and TV series in his previous life, then cleared his throat and said calmly.
"Disputes on the border are, in the final analysis, a struggle for survival."
A fight for survival?
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian were startled when they heard this. This was the first time they heard it analyzed from such a perspective. This statement jumped directly out of the country and nation and stood on the level of survival, which immediately attracted their attention.
"Why do Mobei and the Western Regions invade the Central Plains whenever they have the opportunity? Even if they don't have the chance, they still raid the borders and plunder from time to time?"
Wang Zi'an has found the feeling of being a history teacher in the classroom in his previous life.
"It's not that they are barbaric and vulgar, ignorant of etiquette, and shameless..."
You are arrogant and prejudiced. If you say this in future generations, you will be drowned in saliva.
Cheng Yaojin blurted out without even thinking. Wang Zi'an looked at the natural expressions on the three people's faces and couldn't help but complain crazily in his heart.
"What you mentioned is only part of the reason. In the final analysis, it is still a matter of survival. In Mobei, the environment is harsh and the land is barren. Most of them make a living by nomadic herders, and the people's livelihood is difficult. In order to survive, they fight with heaven, earth, and people. Over time, fighting will naturally develop a ferocious spirit and form a social atmosphere in which force is respected and the weak eat the strong."
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian were all familiar with the situation on the border, and they all nodded silently when they heard this.
"Under such living conditions and social atmosphere, once they encounter a bad year, in order to survive, they must turn their attention to their neighbors. This thing is just like the Wagang bandits back then. Yes, if you don’t rob the wealthy businessmen, will you starve to death..."
Cheng Yaojin:......
Li Shimin and Li Junxian couldn't help but glance at Cheng Yaojin, almost making Cheng Yaojin angry.
Seeing the postures of Li Shimin and Li Junxian, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but laugh.
"By the way, Lao Cheng, it seems that the one named Cheng Yaojin is still a member of your family - can't he really be your family?"
The more Wang Zian talked about it, the more similar it seemed to him. He suddenly remembered that when they first met, when he mentioned Cheng's daughter, this guy would fight him tooth and nail.
Can't be true?
"No wonder you defend the Cheng family so much - I'm warning you, if you dare to expose me and report to the Cheng family, don't blame me for falling out -"
Prince An suddenly became alert and looked at Cheng Yaojin with an evil look.
Li Junxian's eyes immediately ignited the flames of gossip, and he looked at Cheng Yaojin inquiringly.
Expose, snitch?
There is a story here!
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