I'm a marquis in Datang

It involves Du Qi.

It was difficult for Du Ruhui to express his opinion on many things, so it was most appropriate for Du Ruhui to simply leave.

Li Shimin was also helpless.

Li Shimin turned to look at Li Chengqian, and scolded: "Prince, you must remember your identity. You are a prince, you must have the heart and structure of a prince, and don't target Du Ruhui just because of your own selfish desires. Du Ruhui is a man, I am learn

of.He will not pay for the public for personal gain, nor will he cooperate with the enemy. "

Li Chengqian's cheeks twitched, he finally didn't have the courage to argue with Li Shimin.

After all, Li Chengqian did have selfish intentions, and it was because of Du Qi that Li Chengqian deliberately said such things against Du Ruhui, so that Du Ruhui resigned voluntarily.

But Li Chengqian did not regret it.

Li Chengqian had his own thoughts in his heart, but he said: "The teachings of the father and the emperor, I will keep it in my heart."

Li Shimin returned to his seat, looked around at everyone and said, "Now that Hou Junji is defeated, let's all talk about it, how should we deal with it? After all, it is impossible to ignore this matter."

Li Chengqian said: "Father, it is natural to send troops to fight. Du Qi's battle wiped out our Tang Dynasty's [-] troops. If the court does not respond, it will have a huge impact in the end. Even local officials, He will weigh the power of the imperial court. So at the moment, no matter what, we must send troops."

"My minister agrees!"

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I also agree with the prince's words, we must send troops. It's just that Hou Junji is also a veteran with rich experience, so why did he lose so quickly?"

Li Shimin expounded the detailed battle situation, and also talked about the situation of gunpowder, landmines and grenades.Although Li Shimin

I don't know what kind of weapon this is, but there is no doubt that these weapons have played a big role.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, Fang Xuanling fell silent.

Fang Xuanling said: "Du Qi didn't show any signs of researching weapons when he was in the Tang Dynasty. It wasn't long before he arrived in the Western Regions. In a short period of time, he actually developed such a powerful weapon. This matter has affected us, but Even so, I think it is still necessary to send troops. After arriving at the border, I will meet with Du Qi and talk about other things."

After a pause, Fang Xuanling continued: "When it comes to dispatching troops, I suggest that Duke Wei lead the troops."

Li Jing is now the title of Duke of Wei.

As for the official position, Li Jing had already resigned due to physical discomfort.Li Jing is well aware of the truth that when water is full, it will overflow. He only has a title, and under this premise, the emperor regards him more highly.

Li Shimin nodded and said: "Xuanling's words are true, and we will follow Xuanling's arrangement now. This battle will be led by Li Jing, and I will go to Guazhou personally. I want to see what this Du Erlang is going to do." .”

After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "When I am not in Chang'an, the crown prince will supervise the country, and Fang Xuanling will assist me."

"My son obeys the order!"

Li Chengqian got excited after receiving the order.

This is an opportunity.

His supervision of the country means that there is a lot of room for manipulation.

Fang Xuanling also responded immediately.

Li Shimin also arranged many things to send troops, including food, weapons, and soldiers. In general, it was Li Jing who arranged the dispatch. After all, besides Li Jing, there were also many generals in the army who were going to fight, and some advisers also had to accompany them.

After the arrangements were made, Li Shimin waved his hands to make everyone retreat.After the civil servants and generals left, a servant entered and whispered something next to Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen said: "Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor invites you to go."

Li Shimin nodded, got up and left the palace, and went straight to the palace where Li Yuan was.

Chapter 832 Such Father and Son

so father and son

Today's Li Yuan is quite old, but he grows flowers and plants in the palace every day, reads books, drinks some wine from time to time, and gradually gets used to it, after all, he has been in Zen for several years.

After Li Shimin entered, he saw Li Yuan in the hall.Today's Li Yuan was fully dressed, and said in a deep voice, "Emperor, I heard that news from the Western Regions has come back. What's the situation?"

Although Li Yuan has eyeliner, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others know what the specific situation is right now. Under the current situation, Li Yuan does not know for the time being.

Li Shimin sat down and said: "Father, Hou Junji led an army of [-] to clash with Du Qi. In the end, Hou Junji's army was defeated, and Hou Junji was also captured by Du Qi."

Hearing this, Li Yuan shook his head.

Seeing Li Yuan's appearance, Li Shimin felt a little aggrieved. He was here with Li Yuan, and he always wanted to prove his ability.Moreover, the Tang Dynasty has been thriving these years, the situation is getting better and better, and the lives of the people are getting more and more stable. When Li Shimin sees Li Yuan, he can proudly say that he has never lost Li Yuan's face, nor let Li Yuan down, let alone sorry for the world. of the people of Limin.

But this time Hou Junji was defeated, which made Li Shimin lose face in front of Li Yuan.

Li Yuan continued: "Emperor, the conflict between you and Du Qi is to deprive Du Qi of his power. Actually, from the emperor's point of view, I don't think there is anything wrong with it. The emperor is the only one who respects himself, how can he allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the couch? It's normal. But since I chose to move Du Qi, but didn't go all out, so that I lost now, it's a bad thing!"

Li Shimin listened, but he had no way to stop him, he could only let Li Yuan continue nagging.

Li Yuan's eyes were deep, and he said slowly: "Of course, from the very beginning, I was opposed to going to war. Because Du Qi, a kid, although he is in the Western Regions, has always respected me and others."

"If you don't move him, then everything is easy to say and nothing will happen. But if you want to attack him, you will definitely encounter the most violent reaction. Under such a premise, it is not wise for you to start a war with Du Qi .”

"Back then, I didn't see through Du Qi's methods, and I didn't know how many backhands Du Qi had left behind. Now that so many years have passed, Du Qi's strength has long been further strengthened."

Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "If you don't want Du Qi to sit in the throne, you shouldn't promise to give him a fiefdom. If you promise, you have to take it back, and you have to deprive him of everything. If it were you, you would be willing to accept such a condition ?"

Li Shimin sighed in his heart, and said: "Father called me here, is it to reprimand me?"

"of course not!"

Li Yuan shook his head, and said: "I'm getting old now, and I don't have such leisure. The reason why I called you here is to ask you what to do next."

Li Shimin didn't hide anything, and said directly: "Father, my ministers have already discussed with the courtiers, and decided to send troops to attack Du Qi. I want to ask what happened. When I sent troops for this campaign, I will go to the army myself, and Li Jing will be in charge of the army. During my departure, the prince Supervising the country, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng are in charge of assisting."

Li Yuan said: "Emperor, have you ever considered, what if the crusade against Du Qi fails again?"

Li Shimin looked confident, and said loudly: "Father, my son will not fail."

Li Yuan continued: "I think back then, when the Sui Dynasty was handed over to Yang Guang, how strong was it? Yang Guang was headstrong and self-righteous, thinking that the world was under his control, so he kept conquering Goguryeo, again and again, and finally lost it all. The fate of the Sui Dynasty."

"Goguryeo is not comparable to Du Qi's four states in the Western Regions. Gao Zhouli's strength is not comparable to Du Qi. If you want to attack Du Qi now, you will also face great danger."

"Once your crusade fails, not to mention whether something will happen to you in person, you will be considered to be back. But in the event of a defeat, the situation in the Tang Dynasty that has just stabilized is very likely to be torn apart again."

Li Yuan asked: "Emperor, do you really want to attack Du Qi?"

Li Shimin sighed and said: "Father, you said so much, don't you actually hope that your ministers will not attack Du Qi? Speaking of which, I am your son, and Du Qi is closer to you than me. To crusade Du Qi, send [-] troops, and then recruit tens of thousands of government soldiers, it will not be difficult to defeat Du Qi."

Li Yuandao: "After all, you still want to crusade. Haven't you ever thought about it? You can't bear the consequences? Han Xin is a man, and Xiao He is also Xiao He. Once the people of later generations, there is another you, Li Shimin, and Du Qi is also defeated. Du Qi, it's a bit ironic. Datang is now on the right track. Are you sure you really want to send troops?"

In Li Yuan's heart, he didn't want to send troops.

Li Yuan's temperament is more stable.