Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Changsun Wuji nodded, because it involved the safety of his eldest son, Changsun Chong, so he didn't make any more suggestions.

But he asked curiously: "Your Majesty, there is one thing I don't understand. Isn't Songtsan Gampo afraid that they will swallow Tuyuhun, and after releasing our mission personnel, we will have no more constraints and send troops to fight back against Tubo?" ? He wouldn’t be so naive as to think that if he annexed Tuyuhun, he would be able to fight against us, Tang Dynasty, with all the troops of the whole country?”

"Hehe, Wuji, I only know one thing and don't know the other, and I'm completely negligent. Now that the Eastern Turks have been destroyed and Jieli Khan has been captured, the Western Turks are still alive. Although Tuyuhun is small, it is able to separate Tubo and The Western Turks are one piece. As far as I know, Songtsan Gampo has been doing a lot of secret activities these years. Moreover, I heard that this kid has sent three groups of envoys to Dashi Kingdom, Persia Kingdom, and Tianzhu Kingdom since this year, in an attempt to reach an alliance."

Changsun Wuji asked puzzledly, "What alliance?"

His Majesty Li Er did not answer immediately, but asked instead: "Wuji, where are these countries from what I said?"

Changsun Wuji thought about it for a while, and replied: "They are all in the west and southwest of our Tang Dynasty, ah, no way? Your Majesty means that Songtsan Gampo, the king of Tubo, is trying to draw these countries into an alliance. Son, compete with my Great Tang?"

His Majesty Li Er snorted in a serious tone: "That's why I said before, this little boy's plan is not small!"

Changsun Wuji was a little bit big-headed, and murmured to himself: "But these countries know that our Tang Empire is now at a time when its national strength is strong, how could it be possible to form an alliance with Tubo and other small countries to compete with our Tang Dynasty? ?”

"Haha." His Majesty Li Er laughed loudly, and shouted heroically, "Wuji, we are not the only ones who understand the truth of the death of our lips and teeth, and the extermination of the Eastern Turks just sounded the alarm for these countries. Do you think they will just sit back and watch?" Are we ignoring the strength of the Great Tang Empire? The lips are dead and the teeth are cold, it is really the link between these countries' alliances to fight against my Great Tang."

In a few words, he not only fully revealed His Majesty Li Er's ambitions in front of Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji stopped talking, but thought in his heart, if Tubo, Dawan, Gaochang, Western Turks, Dashi Kingdom, Persia, and Tianzhu, these countries really have to unite against Datang, then, then...

After thinking about it, Changsun Wuji suddenly became frightened, and hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, you must not start a war with the Tubo Kingdom, otherwise, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, it will attract the joint backlash of these countries?"

His Majesty Li Er interrupted Changsun Wuji's words and asked a question instead.

Changsun Wuji nodded dully, and said softly: "I'm just worried. Now that the Tang Dynasty has just pacified the Eastern Turks, the national power is at a time when it is empty. If there is another war, the country needs at least two or three years of recuperation. However, Your Majesty The proud son of heaven, the king of a country, whether to fight or not is still in the mind of His Majesty. Even if the ministers are smashed to pieces, they will still serve before the king, and they will die without regret!"

"Haha, Wuji, what you said is too serious. The matter has not reached this point yet."

Compared with Changsun Wuji, His Majesty Li Er was much calmer, at least Changsun Wuji couldn't tell what His Majesty's true intentions were at this moment.

After laughing, His Majesty Li Er stood up abruptly, with a majestic and majestic posture, staring at the entrance of the hall with bright eyes, and shouted loudly:

"Come here, hurry up and deliver the decree outside the palace for me, and order Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu to enter the palace overnight to discuss important matters with me."

The palace servants waiting outside the hall responded and left in a hurry.

Immediately afterwards, His Majesty Li Er said to Changsun Wuji: "Wuji, those who know about military affairs in the court, such as Li Jing, Li Maogong, Qin Shubao, etc., are not in Chang'an. It seems that I must rely on you and you tonight. Fang Qing and Xiao Qing are gone. You don’t need to sleep tonight, you three will discuss with me and give your opinions.”

Changsun Wuji bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is a matter that I should be responsible for, and I have no shirkable responsibility!"

Chapter 565 Xiao Yu Makes a Plan

Hearing the edict, Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu rushed to the palace overnight to face the saint.

His Majesty Li Er knew that the content of the conversation for a while would involve the safety of Li Ke, King of Shu, and Concubine Yang of Tingquan Palace happened to be the concubine of Li Ke, King of Shu, so His Majesty Li Er also moved the place of conversation from Tingquan Palace to Wangbei. Court.

He was also worried that some words would reach Concubine Yang's ears, and he might cry, quarrel with himself and hang himself.

In the Wangbei Pavilion, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, and Xiao Yu gathered together. His Majesty Li Er ordered the imperial dining room to make a late-night snack, and asked the three of them to fill up their stomachs to warm up their stomachs before discussing matters.

The emperor did not send out hungry soldiers, and His Majesty Li Er was no exception. Only by filling the stomachs of the three of them can they use their brains and have the strength to stay up all night with him.

The three of them were not polite, and the emperor gave an order, and started to eat with chopsticks.

Soon, he ate the midnight snack prepared by the imperial chef until his claws were wiped clean, hiccupped secretly, and waited for His Majesty Li Er's opening.

Seeing that the three of them were full of food and drink, His Majesty Li Er pressed his hand to signal for the three of them to sit down, and then asked Changsun Wuji to tell Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu the contents of Guo Ye's letter.

Although Changsun Wuji didn't like to see Xiao Yu's coffin, he still restrained himself to some extent in front of the emperor, and then recounted Guo Ye's letter in detail.

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu suddenly lowered their faces, solemn and solemn, sighing and surprised from time to time.

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking and sat down again, His Majesty Li Er asked: "Fang Qing, Xiao Qing, what do you two think about this matter?"

Fang Xuanling glanced at Changsun Wuji who was seated next to him, and saw that the other party was watching his nose and heart, sitting there as motionless as a mountain and not speaking.

He somewhat guessed the meaning of Changsun Wuji in his mind, and immediately stood up and spoke first: "Your Majesty, although I have fought with you for many years, I am not good at knowing military affairs. Moreover, I am good at planning, This decision..."

"Yes." I don't know if Fang Xuanling's words touched His Majesty Li Er's heart, but His Majesty Li Er's expression suddenly became lonely, and he sighed, "Fang Qing's words are true. People say that I have Fang Mou is good at scheming, Fang Qing is good at scheming, and Du Qing is good at making decisions. Now that Du Qing has passed away and left me, who will I find to make it up for me? Alas... I really lost my arm !"

The man did not shed tears, but he did not go to the sad place.

As His Majesty Li Er was talking, his voice unexpectedly choked up, Fang Xuanling choked with grief, and couldn't help but think of Du Ruhui who had worked with him for many years.

Seeing this, Changsun Wuji secretly got anxious, where is His Majesty?For no reason, he actually remembered his old minister.Now that I can't wait, how can I have such a leisurely mind?

Immediately, he was about to stand up and prepare to remind His Majesty Li Er to discuss the business first.

But before he got up, someone has already jumped out to play the role of the big evil for him.

I saw Xiao Yu got up, interrupted the remembrance of His Majesty Li Er and Fang Xuanling, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

Seeing the emperor miss the late Du Ruhui so much, Xiao Yu didn't feel any jealousy in his heart, it was fake.

After such an interruption by him, Majesty Li Er was brought back to reality in an instant, and he couldn't help complaining about Xiao Yu in his heart.

However, his emotions and anger were not displayed, he nodded slightly, and said softly: "Xiao Qing, tell me your opinion!"

Xiao Yu said: "Your Majesty, I don't think it is appropriate to start a war now, and start a war with Tubo."

His Majesty Li Er gave an oh, and continued to ask without changing his face: "Why does Xiao Qing think so? Let me talk about your reasons first."

Seeing that the emperor seemed to be very interested, Xiao Yu couldn't help feeling complacent, and said: "There are four reasons. First, our Tang Dynasty has just pacified the Eastern Turks, and the foreign expeditionary army is still clearing out the remnants on the territory of the Eastern Turks. The class teacher returned to the court to rest; secondly, the national power of the Tang Dynasty is not sufficient now, and it will not be able to support the consumption of the war between the two countries for at least three years. Thirdly, if there is a war rashly, the king of Shu and the king of Hejian County will be appointed as envoys. Regardless of the regiment's life and death, the staff of the mission are really in danger. As for the last point, it is also the point that I am most worried about, that is, if we rashly launch troops against Tubo, will it attract Gaochang, Dawan, Suspicion from Western Turks, Nibala, and even Dashi, Persia, Tianzhu and other countries."

Speaking of this, Xiao Yu's tone increased, and he shouted worriedly: "Your Majesty, I know that you have great ambitions to wipe out the world, but if you are not careful and provoke a joint counterattack from these countries, I'm afraid... ..."

Xiao Yu didn't continue with the next words, but how could His Majesty Li Er, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji not understand?

At that time, under the chain effect, it may be difficult to preserve the Tang Empire.

This time, although Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji did not speak, they more or less agreed with Xiao Yu's opinion in their hearts.

Even His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but nodded in acquiescence to Xiao Yu's worries, because he had talked with Changsun Wuji before and reached a consensus on these.

Seeing that both the emperor and political opponents silently agreed with her views, Xiao Yu felt even more elated.

His Majesty Li Er said in a very embarrassing manner: "But Tuyuhun is a vassal state that submits to our Great Tang. If he is allowed to be swallowed up by Tubo and just sit on the sidelines and ignore him. Ladies and gentlemen, what will other vassal states that submit to my Tang regard? If it is disorganized, the prestige of the heavenly kingdom will surely disintegrate. Moreover, the indulgence of Songtsan Gampo this time will definitely become even more unscrupulous in the future."

Speaking of this, His Majesty Li Er's tone rose sharply, his face turned gloomy, and he said angrily: "In the future, if he wants to make further progress and ask me for several state capitals in the Tang Dynasty, or even my Chang'an City, it is difficult for me to swallow my anger , give it up?"

His Majesty Li Er lost his temper, but Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji are fine, because they have never made up their minds.

But Xiao Yu, who was still complacent just now, staggered in fright, and bent her knees—"Boom!"

Kneeling down on the ground, he shouted loudly: "His Majesty calm down, this is not what I mean!"