Datang: I was the champion in high school, but was persuaded to quit by the court

Chapter 406 Relying on Lin Hao 【Subscription】

It didn't take long for Lin Hao's good news to spread to Chang'an.There were not a few words in the information, but each word was like a heavy blow: Great victory in the Northwest War, with very few casualties, and severe damage to Goguryeo.

In the early morning of the court, the news of the victory had spread throughout the court, and some veterans began to congratulate Li Shimin.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

For Datang, this "three six three" is indeed a good thing.Datang's ability to expand its territory should be worth celebrating.

But Li Shimin couldn't be happy.He remembered the words in the victory report: With a small number of troops, severely inflicted damage on the enemy...

In the middle of the night, a crescent moon shone into the quiet palace, casting a hazy light on the high walls, making the palace appear mysterious and quiet.Looking from a distance, the gorgeous palace is surrounded by Huaqing Pool, with duckweed all over the ground, green and clear.The golden glazed tile double eaves roof of the Forbidden City is extraordinarily brilliant.

Li Shimin, who had just finished processing today's memorial, was resting on the golden nanmu couch behind the imperial study.He was wearing a bright yellow robe, embroidered with a sea dragon pattern, which looked like raging golden waves.This dress is majestic, but it can't hide the haggard expression on Li Shimin's face. The bright yellow color makes Li Shimin's face even paler.

Recently, the news of Lin Hao's victory has spread all over Chang'an. Ever since Li Shimin heard the news, he really didn't know whether it should be joy or sorrow. This matter has been stuck in Li Shimin's heart recently.

The many ministers above the court, everyone has their own strategy in their hearts, and everyone has their own purpose.Li Shimin was very clear in his heart.Naturally, Li Shimin also has his own purpose, but his purpose is very simple, one is to keep his throne, and the other is to govern the country of Datang well.

The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty have been sticking to the rear, and Goguryeo is far away in the north. It is necessary to rely on Lin Hao to attack Goguryeo.

At this time, it is inevitable that some remarks will come out.The people praised Lin Hao, thanked Lin Hao for driving away the thieves, and at the same time, they couldn't miss a few words of irony for him, the serious Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.It is conceivable what the real emperor Li Shimin should feel in his heart.

Lin Hao's title of Emperor of Jiannan Daotu is probably even more solid.  …

Li Shimin closed his eyes but did not fall asleep.As the emperor, he was thinking about national affairs all the time.

Li Shimin knew in his heart that without relying on Lin Hao, Datang's troops alone would not be able to travel far to the northwest.But he couldn't help being annoyed, he was obviously the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he owned the country of the Tang Dynasty, and now he needed to rely on an outsider to defend against foreign enemies.

After a while, Li Shimin still sat up and continued to pick up the memorial on the table and look through it.

That thick stack of memorials is a summary of the battle situation from the Northwest Frontier Pass.

Li Shimin stared at the few lines above: Lin Hao cleverly used tricks to easily injure Gai Shuwen's 1.4 [-] troops.

I thought to myself: Lin Hao is indeed a talent for leading troops and fighting, and he is a rare general.He also thought that in the court today, civil servants are like the eldest grandson Wuji, he is too clear about what is going on in his heart, he can only keep suppressing, and he can't help; In his eyes, it probably doesn't matter who the emperor is.

Chapter 407 The city is full of golden armour【Subscription】

Although all the military officials came here with him in the early days, most of them have their hearts on him, but there are very few generals who can lead thousands of troops. Qin Qiong is old, can he still have food?Although Cheng Yaojin was loyal, he couldn't lead soldiers and fight battles. This time he went to help Lin Hao attack Goguryeo, and his opinion of Lin Hao has improved a lot. It is said that the two have become friends.

I couldn't help thinking: If Lin Hao can be used by me...

As soon as this idea came up, it was dismissed by Li Shimin himself.If a person like Lin Hao is willing to be a counselor, there is probably no other place in the court, and he should have become his right-hand man long ago.He is now the emperor of Jiannan Daotu, I am afraid it is...

Thinking of this, 05 Li Shimin felt even more distressed. He only felt a splitting headache. He dropped the memorial in his hand, stood up unsteadily, and returned to the golden nanmu couch. After sitting down, he slowed down for a while before lying on his back.The moonlight shone on Li Shimin's body through the window, reflecting Li Shimin's haggard and pale face. .

The city is full of golden armour...

The war in the northwest frontier is still in full swing.On this day, Li Shimin received an urgent secret letter from the northwest border, which was written and sent by Cheng Yaojin.

The general content of what Cheng Yaojin said was that the situation of this battle is relatively difficult. Although he has won several battles recently and caused a lot of damage to Yuan Gai Shuwen's army, his own losses are also very large.

In places like the Northwest Frontier, the weather conditions are extreme. It is hot to death during the day and freezing to death at night. The food production is not high, and resources are also very scarce.It has been a long time since Lin Hao led the troops here, the soldiers were a little bit overwhelmed, and the resources were not enough.

Cheng Yaojin is the one who most hopes to expand the territory and regain the lost land for the Tang Dynasty.He doesn't care who is powerful in the DPRK, he just wants to protect Li Shimin and be loyal to Li Shimin wholeheartedly.He also experienced first-hand how difficult it is to fight on the frontier, and sincerely hoped that the war would end soon.

Cheng Yaojin himself didn't know a few surnames, so naturally he couldn't write letters, but he still asked someone to write a letter to Li Shimin, hoping that the follow-up troops of the Tang Dynasty could support Lin Hao and end the war in the Northwest as soon as possible.

In the letter, Cheng Yaojin understands it with reason and moves it with emotion.Said that Lin Hao is also doing good for the common people, I hope His Majesty can abandon prejudices and put the common people first.Lin Hao is not what some people in the court said. I have been with him day and night in recent days, and I have a deeper understanding of her. I think he is a righteous person in his heart!

Li Shimin read the contents of the letter sent by Cheng Yaojin, and his face was heavy.Li Shimin is very clear about Cheng Yaojin's behavior, he knows that Cheng Yaojin doesn't have too many twists and turns in his heart, he is not scheming, he always likes to be straightforward, and to praise someone is to praise someone.But seeing him like this Kua Linhao always felt uncomfortable.

He naturally didn't want Lin Hao to win more military exploits in his heart, but what Lin Hao regained was the land of his Great Tang, and he was helping him conquer the world. If he didn't help or support him, it would be very unjustifiable.

Li Shimin originally wanted to refuse on the grounds that the troops were deep in the interior, which was also the reason why Lin Hao had to lead the troops to attack Goguryeo.At that time, it wasn't that Li Shimin let Lin Hao go on purpose and he didn't want to fight, but that the army really couldn't make it through.

Chapter 408 No one can solve his problems 【Subscription】

This is also true, but this is based on the fact that the number of troops is tens of thousands. If Lin Hao only needs a team to support him and he can quickly end the battle, the difficulty is not that great. If Li Shimin wants to help him, there is a way.

Li Shimin's original thought was that if Lin Hao lost the battle this time, it would just be a chance to refresh his spirit.But Li Shimin was immediately taken aback by the thought that came to him.

Let's not talk about what Lin Hao's victory or defeat in this war can bring to Lin Hao. It's just that once a war breaks out, the people of Liming will suffer first. No matter whether the war is won or lost, people will always die.If the war is won, a few soldiers may die, but if he loses the battle, it is unpredictable how many people will die.If the city is lost again and foreign enemies invade, the result will be even more unimaginable.

As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin could not accept this kind of thing happening.Li Shimin has only two wishes, one is to protect the Tang Dynasty, and the other is to be his own emperor.If he betrays his own principles, if he disregards the lives of the people, then he is really unworthy to be the emperor.

Water can carry a boat and capsize it.Li Shimin deeply understands this truth.

The next morning, when the morning court was about to end, Li Shimin asked: "If there is nothing else, then there is just one thing I want to discuss with all my dear friends~."

"I don't know how much you know about the war in the Northwest."

"I heard that although there have been more victories in the recent wars in the northwest, I didn't often receive good news from the northwest frontier. But it still seems to be not easy to fight."

"I heard that Yuan Gai Shuwen is also a difficult master. Although he has been defeated all the time, if he keeps guarding the Anxi Protectorate, and the Anxi Protectorate is easy to defend and difficult to attack, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

After the voice of answer slowly quieted down, Li Shimin said: "Currently Cheng Yaojin and Lin Hao are joining forces to attack Goguryeo together. Yesterday I received a secret letter from Cheng Yaojin. Cheng Yaojin said that although he won many battles, overall Still can't attack for a long time, I hope Chang'an can send troops to support Lin Hao. What do you think about this matter?"

There was no sound in the court, no one spoke, and everyone was thoughtful.For now, this is a proposition, and no one dares to speak easily.Everyone has their own calculations in mind.

Li Shimin looked at the many courtiers above the court, but no one could solve his problems, and couldn't help but feel more tired.

The atmosphere in the hall was really awkward, and it was Wei Zheng who broke the deadlock first.Wei Zheng, who came from a poor family, has always cared about the world, and he cares most about the people in the world.

Wei Zheng took a step forward and walked to the middle of the court hall and said: "` 〃War is a major event that concerns the people of the world! When a war starts, all parties must provide equipment and food for it, and the people must suffer! The war in the northwest is tight, and the people are already struggling. Yes. I believe that the life of the people is the most important thing, if you can repel the enemy army early (good Wang Zhao) and return the people to live and work in peace, it will be a great merit!"

Changsun Wuji also stood up at this time. Although he was demoted to the Minister of the Household Department, his power in the court was still strong, and Li Shimin wanted to weaken his power.

Changsun Wuji retorted: "Lin Hao's prestige has been greatly improved by going to the northwest to clean up the enemy army, and he has won the hearts of the people. It is not conducive to the rule of our Tang Dynasty. At this time, Lin Hao is in trouble. This is an opportunity to suppress Lin Hao! ".

Chapter 409 Don't force me 【Subscribe】

"If Lin Hao loses the battle, wouldn't it just dampen his morale, lest he become too inflated, and the emperor of Jiannan Road would be too comfortable. If the court gives Lin Hao help at this time, wouldn't it boost Lin Hao's prestige ?”

After listening to Changsun Wuzi's words, Fang Xuanling came out to refute Changsun Wuji again: "Does it mean that the people in the northwestern border of our country will pay the price for destroying Lin Hao's prestige alone? Are the people more important or Lin Hao?"

"Of course the people are important! If the world is peaceful and the country is healthy, there is no war, and everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, that would be great!" At this time, some people in the court echoed Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling.

"But who can guarantee that he will not rebel? If Lin Hao conquers the hearts of the people at this time and his reputation spreads far, wouldn't Lin Hao be more powerful if he decides to rebel in the future? If Lin Hao has both the strength of the army and the hearts of the people, if he rebels... " Changsun Wuji continued to refute unceremoniously.

There were constant debates in the court, but Li Shimin already had his own answer in his heart.

"There's no need to quarrel, I think what Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling said are reasonable, and we can't ignore the people at the border in order to curb his power alone!"

"The minister of the Ministry of War went back to count an army, selected a suitable general, and led the team to the northwest frontier to support Lin Hao. I wish him an early capture of Goguryeo!"

"I have made up my mind on this matter. No more discussions!"

"Report if you have something to do, and leave the court if you have nothing to do."

Li Shimin just flicked his sleeves and left.

After hearing Li Shimin's words, Changsun Wuji had a stern expression on his face.He made a mistake in this sentence again today.Li Shimin has basically been opposing him recently and targeting him. He basically never listens to and adopts his suggestions, and even retorts and sarcastically.Li Shimin is using his own methods to contain his power in the court.Changsun Wuji thought viciously.

When he retired from the court, Sun Wuji ignored the other courtiers who came to greet him, and went out of the court angrily.

Changsun Wuji went straight back to his house.I ran into Chang Sun Chong who also came back from the same downturn.The eldest Sun Chong was very clear about what happened in the court hall, seeing his father's aggressiveness and his mood was very bad, so he stepped forward to comfort him with sharp eyes.

"Father, Li Shimin was just trying to belittle your status in the court. He himself was overwhelmed by Lin Hao, but he took his anger out on others. Li Shimin didn't care about his aunt's face at all. Put our eldest grandson's family in your eyes!"

After hearing what his son said, Changsun Wuji became even more angry: "Of course I know that he didn't take us seriously!"

Changsun Wuji recalled how beautiful he was in court when he was favored and proud.Most of the reasons why Changsun Wuji and the Changsun family have the status they have today is because of Empress Changsun.Since Changsun married Li Shimin at the age of 13, Li Shimin has always loved Empress Changsun very much. When Changsun was in the latter position, she was often good at using the past to explain the present, correcting Li Shimin's mistakes in government, and protecting loyal and capable ministers.No one has been able to shake her position.

After Changsun Wuji was stabbed in the back by Xu Jingzong, he fell into the trap specially set up by Li Shimin for him, and his power in the court was no longer as good as before.If he wanted to regain his status, something had to be done.

Don't force me... Changsun Wuji thought viciously.

Chapter 410 And Lin Hao is the same heart 【Subscription】

Now that Li Shimin had decided to send troops to support Lin Hao, who to send became another problem.

After Li Shimin made up his mind that morning, he left this issue to Li Ji, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Li Ji used to be the Wagang Army, and later he followed Li Mi to the Tang Dynasty. He also followed Li Shimin to pacify the Quartet. He made a lot of achievements and made great contributions to the early Tang Dynasty. He can be called Weiguo Gong Li Jing , Later, he served as Minister of the Ministry of War, and has always been loyal to Li Shimin, and his position in Li Shimin's heart is also very important. Li Shimin was very relieved to hand over the Ministry of War to him.

After the morning court, Li Ji returned directly to his mansion, went to his study without delay, and called his staff to discuss this issue together.

Many people gathered in Li Ji's study, Li Ji sat at the top of the study hall, and other staff sat below.The sandalwood in the study was lingering, Li Ji asked his servants to make tea for all the staff, and then repeated the content of the morning court to the staff.Ask that head-scratcher and see if anyone - has good advice.

When the staff members heard that Li Shimin had decided to send troops to support Lin Hao, they chattered and began to discuss.

"Does Your Majesty really intend to help Lin Hao win the battle, increase his prestige, and claim the title of Emperor of the Earth? Isn't this creating trouble for himself?" This staff member obviously had the same idea as Changsun Wuji.

"Leading troops to fight is for the good of Tang Dynasty, how can we arbitrarily let the war on the land of Tang Dynasty end in failure because of Lin Hao!" Li Ji couldn't help retorting sharply after hearing what the staff said.

The staff member who was refuted was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak.

"At present, there are not only a few people in the court who can lead troops to fight. I am afraid that old general Li Jing will not leave the customs."

"Yes, those who can lead troops to fight in the court can break off a finger." The other staff members were still discussing with each other.

"Then Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin probably won't be able to do so. It's not that General Qin has been in poor health. Cheng Yaojin is the one who wrote this letter to ask His Majesty to support Lin Hao. He must have the same heart with Lin Hao."

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At this time, an aide who was familiar with Li Ji spoke slowly.

"In my opinion, His Majesty may let...lead troops to fight." The aide gestured to Li Ji with his eyes, and communicated with Li Ji's eyes in the air.

That chief of staff, Acacia Wen, looks like a civil servant at first glance.Li Ji valued this staff member very much, and he was also relatively close to him. He often talked about current affairs in the court, and he immediately knew who he was talking about.

 …  

Li Ji knew that the person he was talking about was himself.It's not that he didn't think that if Li Shimin asked him to lead troops to fight, it wouldn't be impossible, and Li Ji was also willing to contribute his meager strength to Datang.In the early days, he had been expanding the territory for Datang and regaining the frontier.It's just that it's true that Datang can't go to the northwest to fight now, and this is a big problem.Otherwise, they would not rely on Lin Hao to fight at the border.It's not impossible to let him lead troops to the northwest for support, but it may be a bit difficult.

This is also a big problem.Li Ji worried about Bu.

Chapter 411 Li Ji may be able to take on this important task 【Subscription】

Facing the proposition that Li Shimin threw to him, Li Ji listened to the chattering of his staff, Li Ji thought for a long time, and kept the names of the people who could lead troops to fight in his mind After going through it again, except for himself, he still didn't think of a suitable candidate.

At this time, Li Ji already had some calculations in his mind.He just broke the can and thought, if you let yourself go, then go by yourself.Thinking of which general to send to the war, such "three-six-seven" things can be decided by the Minister of the Ministry of War. This kind of thing must be discussed with Li Shimin.Immediately made a decision, dispersed the staff in the study, and entered the palace again by himself.

Li Ji went to see Li Shimin's imperial study, and then heard from the eunuch that Li Shimin was not in the imperial study but in Taiji Palace, so he went to Taiji Palace to ask for an audience.

Li Shimin had a rare moment of leisure after coming down to court, and came to Taiji Palace to have a few words with Empress Changsun.When Li Ji came in, Li Shimin was basking in the sun with Empress Changsun in the garden. Although Li Shimin did not have the seriousness of the court, he still looked very haggard.What Li Ji didn't expect was that General Li Jing was also there.

There were frequent wars, the people were in dire straits, and many problems occurred everywhere.Li Shimin was very troubled by this, and hoped that the war would end as soon as possible, that Datang could recuperate and restore people's livelihood.

Li Jing was also invited by Li Shimin to discuss this matter.Li Shimin first discussed with Li Jing: "This time I led the troops to support Lin Hao, the pharmacist is not in good health, so I will not let the pharmacist go, lest someone in the court say that I oppressed the pharmacist."

"In this case, who do you think can lead troops to support Lin Hao?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for being sympathetic to the old minister. The old minister's health is really failing." Li Jing replied to Li Shimin with a smile.

"But I think Li Ji may be able to take on this important task."

Li Shimin nodded: "I also have this idea in my heart. Then follow what the pharmacist said."

As soon as Li Ji arrived at the Taiji Palace, the eunuch immediately sent a message to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, Li Ji, Minister of the Ministry of War, asks to see you."

When Li Shimin heard that it was Li Ji who asked to see him, he knew what happened to him.He and Li Jing looked at each other with a smile, "Sure enough, it's better to come early than to come by coincidence."

"Bring it here quickly, it just happened to be discussed here."

It's not like Li Shimin didn't think about who to send troops to support Lin Hao. He handed over this matter to the Ministry of War, hoping that Li Ji could understand what he meant. Things to solve 0.....

General Li Jing is already old. At that time, the generals who followed Li Shimin to conquer the world were Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin.Each has its own difficulties.Qin Qiong is too old to lead troops to fight. Cheng Yaojin is already beside Lin Hao to help Lin Hao.Li Ji is probably the only one who can take on this important role in the court now.

The eunuch brought Li Ji to Li Shimin and Li Jing, Li Ji cupped his hands and said, "See Your Majesty, see Duke Wei."

Li Shimin waved his hands and said, "There's no need to be too polite. Wei Guogong just happened to be chatting with me, and we old friends haven't chatted for a long time, so I just took this opportunity to talk about 1.4."

"I dare not, I am here to support Lin Hao."