"However, based on my understanding of His Majesty, he should still choose to send the King of Shu."
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Why?"
Changsun Chong was stunned for a moment and looked at his father in confusion.
"Because your Majesty, although he targets the King of Shu everywhere, he knows very well that the King of Shu is capable."
Changsun Wuji sighed.
"Although this mission is very dangerous, as long as we can return successfully, the King of Shu will be able to truly achieve military success."
"With his military exploits, Your Majesty has no choice but to make the King of Shu the crown prince. This is a good thing, but of course, it also carries certain risks. I personally hope that the King of Shu can take this risk, so that the orthodoxy can be It’s in your own hands.”
"After all, with his military exploits, His Majesty has to make some concessions, at least on the surface. After all, the status of the prince still has to be given."
Changsun Wuji slowly stood up and walked to the window.
"This time is the opportunity for King Shu."
Changsun Chong understood what his father said. He wanted to use this opportunity to help the King of Shu.
"Did father ask me to deliver this news to King Shu?"
Changsun Wuji nodded slightly.
"very good."
Changsun Chong suddenly laughed.
"If this can tie the King of Shu to our chariot, that would be even better."
Changsun Wuji looked at his son and nodded slowly.
"Yes."
…
During the morning court meeting the next day, Changsun Wuji proposed to send the King of Shu.
All the ministers in the palace were stunned. They did not expect that Changsun Wuji would put forward such an opinion.
"Prime Minister, isn't this bad?"
A minister from the Yushitai was the first to stand up and object.
"Yes, Prime Minister, King Shu..."
Changsun Wuji waved his hand to stop the minister's next words.
"Your Majesty, I think it is most appropriate for the King of Shu to send an envoy to the Western Turks."
"The King of Shu... he is a prince after all. Let him go on a mission to the Western Turks. Doesn't this seem to be against the rules?"
The Minister of Dali Temple couldn't help but stand up and said.
"Rules, what rules? The imperial court selects talents not based on identity or status, but only based on ability and military exploits."
Changsun Wuji said coldly.
"Moreover, the Western Turks are now our enemies of the Tang Dynasty. There is nothing wrong with letting the King of Shu pay a visit to the Western Turks."
The Minister of Rites also stood up and said.
"But King Shu..."
Some officials couldn't help but want to continue talking.
"What's wrong with the King of Shu? The King of Shu has not been deprived of his title or the throne. He is still the King of Shu."
Changsun Wuji said loudly.
"Moreover, this trip to the Western Turks is full of dangers. If you don't have enough courage and wisdom, something could easily happen. With the King of Shu's intelligence, he will definitely be able to come back safely."
All the ministers in the palace lowered their heads and stopped talking.
Everyone knew that Changsun Wuji wanted to use this opportunity to help the King of Shu.
However, they all also understood that this trip to the Western Turks was indeed very dangerous. The Western Turks had already made it known that they would not negotiate peace with the Tang Dynasty, and would use force to deal with the Tang Dynasty's envoys.
If the envoys sent out were killed by the Western Turks, it would be a very embarrassing thing for the Tang Dynasty.
So, who to send? This is a very serious question.
However, since Changsun Wuji has spoken, they can't help but support him.
"But it would be too unfair to let the King of Shu take this risk."
Some officials couldn't help but say.
"What's unfair?"
Changsun Wuji said calmly.
"Although this mission to the Western Turks is full of dangers, there are also great benefits as long as we can return safely."
"For the future of the Tang Dynasty, it is worth letting the King of Shu take this risk."
All the officials fell silent.
They all knew that Changsun Wuji wanted to use this opportunity to help the King of Shu.
"Then this matter is settled."
After listening to everyone's words, Li Shimin immediately finalized the matter without hesitation.
Changsun Wuji nodded slightly.
"It would be better if Your Majesty could make the King of Shu the crown prince. After all, if the prince is the one who is sent as an envoy, then no matter how crazy the grassland people are, they will never dare to attack the prince. Your Majesty, this is my opinion."
Changsun Wuji was not a fool. Since he asked King Shu Li Ke to do such a dangerous thing, he would naturally help him get this treatment as soon as possible.
At that moment, all the ministers in the hall couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and their eyes were full of awe when they looked at Changsun Wuji.
This Changsun Wuji has such a big appetite!
He actually wanted to make the King of Shu the crown prince!
"this……"
Li Shimin was also a little hesitant, looked at Changsun Wuji, and finally sighed and said: "Then issue an imperial decree and grant the title of Prince of Shu to the King of Shu!"
Changsun Wuji smiled slightly and stepped back to his position. He knew that he did not play this move well, because it was not his original intention to let the King of Shu go to the Western Turks, but he had to do it.
All the ministers in the palace lowered their heads and stopped talking. They knew that Changsun Wuji had won, the King of Shu would become the crown prince, and they, the ministers, would have to accept this result.
Li Shimin looked at the ministers in the palace and felt a little uneasy. He knew that Changsun Wuji's plan was to make the King of Shu the crown prince, and then use this opportunity of his mission to the Western Turks to help the King of Shu establish his prestige and become the heir to the Tang Dynasty.
However, Li Shimin also understood that although Changsun Wuji's plan was perfect, there was also a loophole. That is the safety of King Shu.
Five days later.
The imperial edict arrived at Lingzhou Guard, and after receiving the edict, Li Ke immediately understood that his mission to the Western Turks this time was actually a deal.
Risking his own life on the legitimacy of a legal principle, as long as he can come back from the Western Turks alive, nothing can be said. No one will be able to compete with him anymore. The only legal reason that can attack him has been given to him by the position of the prince. Made up for it.
"Changsun Wuji, keeping you in Chang'an is indeed useful."
Although this plan is very risky, for Li Ke, the thing he is least afraid of is taking risks.
Over the years, almost everything he has done has been related to adventure, and every time he can make the most perfect response to the most dangerous situation.
"Xu Canghai, bring all the guards in. I want a few personal soldiers to accompany me to the grassland."
Li Ke is not reckless either. Although Wei Zheng has prepared secret guards, it does not mean that he can sit back and relax.
