Datang: It’s a showdown, I’m an all-around master

Chapter 284 Candidates to Manage Gaochang

Yi Yin's words made everyone feel very reasonable.

Hou Junji looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, General Yi has worked very hard in this battle. If Zhisheng is killed, the general will be plunged into injustice. In this way, the general's efforts in Gaochang will be rewarded." It's all in vain!"

Xue Wanjun also said: "Your Majesty, General Yi was in Gaochang at that time, and he did promise Zhisheng that he could save his life in exchange for Zhisheng going to persuade the remaining cities to surrender to the Tang Dynasty. In this way, we did not spend a single soldier. It is Zhisheng's credit for letting the remaining 20 or so cities surrender automatically."

"Although Zhisheng took resistance measures before, I think that Zhisheng's merits outweigh his demerits and should not be killed."

Next, Niu Jinda, Xue Gu, Wu Ren, Jiang Xingben, Liu Demin, and Qi Heli all advised to protect Zhisheng's life.

Zhisheng was very moved by this scene, he never expected that the generals of Datang would be so self-serving.

Seeing Li Shimin standing majestically on the stage, Zhisheng felt admiration in his heart. Li Shimin seemed to have an affinity that made him feel that he was so admirable.

Li Shimin saw that several generals tried their best to intercede for Zhisheng, and the murderous thoughts in his heart slightly decreased.

He looked at Yi Yin and the others, and said, "Since everyone said so, then Zhisheng might really be worth staying."

He looked at Zhisheng in a blink of an eye, and said: "How about it, Zhisheng, tell yourself, why didn't I kill you?"

This question was asked very strangely, and everyone felt baffled.

Why kill Zhisheng?

Isn't this the emperor's own idea?
Isn't this obvious, because Gao Chang angered the emperor!
And now, why not kill Zhisheng?

Isn't this problem only known to the emperor?
And Zhisheng understood Li Shimin's meaning.

He looked at Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, I followed General Yi all the way, learned about the customs of the Tang Dynasty, and also realized the power of the Tang Dynasty. Gaochang really cannot be compared with the Tang Dynasty. The difference! I really realized that confronting Datang will not lead to good results."

"Moreover, this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that I also realized that surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, or merging with the Tang Dynasty, is the most important thing. The integration of nations can promote the development of a country. The integration of Gaochang and Datang is the trend of history and the trend of the times.”

When Zhisheng said this, Li Shimin nodded. This is very good.

Li Shimin's heart was full of approval.

And then, Zhisheng continued: "I have been thinking about the feasibility of General Yi telling me that all the small countries around here will become the territory of the Great Tang in the future. At the beginning, I don't think this is possible, but I think it is very possible. Today, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is something that no small country can hold a candle to."

"On this basis, Gaochang is very lucky to be able to integrate into Datang and become a part of Datang. At least, it will allow the people of Gaochang to live a better life in the future."

Before Zhisheng finished speaking, he continued: "Now, after I came to Datang, I feel that my decision is more correct. The rapid development of Datang can be said to be unmatched by any country today. Especially We have never seen these bright things before. Not only that, but the transportation in Datang is obviously very good, how can Gaochang compare with it."

"As long as the Great Tang treats the Gaochang area equally after integrating into the Tang Dynasty, then I will be very satisfied. As long as the people of Gaochang can live a happy life, they will also be very supportive of integrating into the Datang."

Li Shimin was very happy when he heard Zhisheng's words, and felt that Zhisheng's answer was very clever.

Since Zhisheng is so sensible, there is no need to kill this young man.

"What you said just now is very good. I am very happy. Since you think so, I don't need to say more. I won't embarrass a young man, so I don't need to kill you." Li Shimin looked at Zhisheng and said.

Until then, Zhisheng's heart was relieved.

Finally got his life back.

And Yi Yin's role is not small.

The reason why Zhisheng saved his life was also because Yi Yin insisted on pleading for him.

If Yi Yin hadn't tried his best to plead for mercy, Zhisheng might not even have the chance to speak.

It was precisely because of Yi Yin's suggestion that Zhisheng's role was revealed, so Li Shimin wanted to test the young man's ability, and thus gave Zhisheng the opportunity to speak.

Zhisheng immediately thanked him.

"Thank you Your Majesty for not killing." Zhisheng bowed deeply to Li Shimin!
Yi Yin also thanked Li Shimin.

If Li Shimin kills Zhisheng, his reputation and prestige will be damaged, and even his deterrence in Gaochang will become almost non-existent.

This is something Yi Yin cannot accept.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing Zhisheng." Yi Yin looked at Li Shimin and said, "However, Your Majesty, I have one more request."

Li Shimin said: "There is one more thing to ask, what is it?"

Yi Yin glanced at Zhisheng, then looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I beseech you, for the sake of the development of Gaochang, let Zhisheng return to Gaochang and manage Gaochang."

As soon as Yi Yin said it, someone objected immediately.

Yuwen Shiji said: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"

Li Shimin said: "Why not?"

Yuwen Shiji said: "Your Majesty, Zhisheng is the king of Gaochang Kingdom. This time he was defeated by our Tang Dynasty. If we let him go back, our Tang Dynasty may suffer disaster!"

"How do you say that?" Li Shimin looked at Yuwen Shiji.

Yuwen Shiji said: "Your Majesty, after Zhisheng returns, it is possible to unite the soldiers of Gaochang and oppose the rule of the Tang Dynasty again. At that time, won't we let the tiger go back to the mountain? We will harm ourselves."

When Li Shimin heard the words, he also felt that Yu Wenshiji's words were good.

At this time, Changsun Wuji expressed exactly the same worry. Even Wei Zheng advocated keeping Zhisheng in Chang'an City and sending people to manage the Gaochang area.

And this suggestion was immediately opposed by Yi Yin.

Yi Yin looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Master Wei, this is impossible. I still insist that letting Zhisheng return to Gaochang management is the most suitable candidate and the most correct decision. If people go there, they are not familiar with everything there, and they are more likely to be opposed by the people of Gaochang. If Zhisheng manages the Gaochang area, he is very familiar with everything there, and it will be very easy to manage."

"And once someone is reassigned to manage it, it will be very detrimental to Datang if people in the Gaochang area oppose it. Therefore, Zhisheng is still the best person to manage the Gaochang area."

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.

"What Yi Aiqing said makes sense."

Yi Yin went on to say: "If Zhisheng returns to Gaochang, he will work hard to contribute to his hometown. He is full of energy and works hard. Gaochang will definitely be completely new!"

(End of this chapter)