Datang: Starting from Li Jiancheng

Chapter 176

"But……"

But this kind of thing is understood. It can be said that it is the time of Datang's life and death. Out of private letters, they still want Li Jing to agree to the expedition.

Du Ruhui on the side almost frowned, with some doubts in his eyes, "Your Majesty, based on my understanding of General Li Jing, General Li Jing is definitely not a person who is greedy for comfort, greedy for life and afraid of death. How could he... "

"Is there something else hidden about this matter?"

As soon as Du Ruhui finished speaking, Changsun Wuji frowned and said, "The old man and His Majesty have also thought about this, but General Li Jing hasn't gotten along with anyone at this stage, so there must be no such thing as being bewitched by others." .”

"Perhaps General Li Jing is not being deceived by others, but he has something unspeakable to hide?" Fang Xuanling said leisurely, with a bit of complexity in his eyes.

"What does Aiqing mean by this? Why don't you just say it directly." Li Shimin heard Fang Xuanling's implication, and said immediately.

Fang Xuanling pursed her lips slightly when she heard the words, and then leaned slightly towards Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I think that General Li Jing is definitely not a person who seeks pleasure. His contribution to the Tang Dynasty is well known, how can he be willing now Hand over Datang, who he has protected for half his life?"

"And I think that the only thing that can make General Li Jing hesitate on this kind of matter is..."

"Only what?" Li Shimin asked with a frown.

Fang Xuanling pursed her lips, with a bit of confusion in her eyes, and then she seemed to have made a big decision, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I thought that General Li Jing might be afraid that his great achievements would overwhelm his master, which would arouse His Majesty's jealousy. Endangering his family.”

"absurd!"

As soon as Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Li Shimin's eyes were faintly filled with anger.

After all, this was how he treated Luo Bin, and Fang Xuanling's words simply tore off his fig leaf.

"Your Majesty's forgiveness!"

Seeing that Li Shimin was a little angry, the rest immediately knelt down and dared not speak out.

Only Wei Zheng frowned, then raised his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that what Master Fang said is not unreasonable."

"What's the point? Is this the kind of person I am?" The creases between Li Shimin's brows deepened a bit, and there was a bit of resentment in his eyes.

Wei Zheng frowned when he heard the words. After all, in his heart Li Shimin was such a small-hearted person who liked to be suspicious, but he absolutely couldn't say such things at the moment. ,

Slightly pursing his lips, Wei Zheng raised his eyes and said, "Your Majesty is certainly not such a person, but as a general who holds military power and has made great achievements in battle, General Li Jing may have some concerns in his heart."

Speaking of this, the crease between Wei Zheng's eyebrows deepened a bit, and then he continued: "And this battle is a bit different from the past, if General Li Jing wins, then his prestige in Datang will be even higher. It may be even more frightening."

"But if he loses, he may still be afraid of being infamous in the history books, and the people and even future generations will blame this debt on his family, and he is also afraid that His Majesty will..."

Speaking of this, Wei Zheng didn't continue anymore, after all, all the people present here are smart people who will understand what he means.

If this battle is defeated, it will be printed in the history books and become their indelible shame, and this big mistake will definitely need someone to bear it, then Li Jing is the best candidate.

If Li Jing died in battle, then Li Shimin might still take his family members under the knife.

Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Shimin gritted his teeth angrily.

After all, in the last battle of the Weishui River, he did bring disaster to the east and punished the governor of Bingzhou too severely.

After a long time, Li Shimin frowned helplessly, and then said in a deep voice: "If General Li Jing really thinks so, then I can only say that he is worrying too much. Li Jing has made countless contributions to the Great Tang, and in my heart I have never felt that he has done more than the master.”

"Yes, General Li Jing must be worrying too much."

Changsun Wuji also raised his eyes, with a flattering smile in them.

After all, Li Shimin needs a step down.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction after hearing this, then pursed his lips slightly and said, "In that case, what do you dear ladies think I should do?"

Du Ruhui on the side spoke again, "Your Majesty, I'm still saying the same thing. Now that I understand the concerns in General Li Jing's heart, it's good to give him a reassurance."

"Since General Li Jing is afraid that his meritorious service will overwhelm the Lord, His Majesty can promise him that no matter how high his reputation among the people is, he will keep his Li family safe for generations to come."

"For another example, General Li Jing is afraid that his family will be harmed after his defeat. Your Majesty can also give him a guarantee to reassure General Li Jing."

Li Shimin pursed his lips slightly when he heard the words, then nodded and said: "Ai Qing is right."

"In that case..."

Li Shimin cast his eyes on Wei Zheng who was at the side, and then said: "In this case, Wei Aiqing will accompany me to Li Jing's mansion."

After all, the analysis of Li Jing just now was done by Wei Zheng, and Wei Zheng is also a bull-tempered person who likes to get into the wrong corner. If he is asked to persuade Li Jing, it may be more effective.

Hearing this, Wei Zheng immediately raised his eyes, cupped his hands at Li Shimin and said, "This humble minister takes orders."

In the past few days, Wei Zheng has been blaming himself for being unable to help him, but now that there is finally one thing he can do, he is naturally extremely happy.

Changsun Wuji, who had been accompanying Li Shimin to visit Li Jing before, didn't have any dissatisfaction when he saw this. After all, he always tried to smooth things over for Li Shimin every time he went there, and he was often criticized by Li Jing and didn't know what to say.

If Li Shimin hadn't been pulling him all the time, he might never have been willing to go to Li Jing's residence in his life.

After all, Li Jing's prestige in the court was higher than his, so he could only bear with his anger.

Seeing this, Li Shimin nodded, then stood up and said, "Leave the writing to Goguryeo to Keming and Xuanling."

"In addition, the Ministry of War will be notified that the military service will be greatly recruited. Anyone who meets the age must join the army!" Li Shimin frowned slightly, and then said.

After all, if you want to fight, the strength of troops must be a big problem. Datang was too comfortable in the past few years, and has been negligent in recruiting troops.

If it is carried out now, the Tang Dynasty's military strength will definitely not be less than that of the Turks.

Although the ministers couldn't bear to hear the words, they didn't say anything. After all, military service is necessary, and defending the country is everyone's responsibility. Compared with other countries, Datang is already much more benevolent.

"Yes." Everyone agreed.

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "Wei Aiqing, come with me."

"Yes." Wei Zheng nodded, and then left with Li Shimin to Li Jing's mansion.

On the way, Li Shimin couldn't help reminding: "Li Jing is a very tough person, I have hit a wall many times, Aiqing needs to be prepared."

(End of this chapter)