Datang: Li Shimin begged me to rebel

"On the way here, we met a convoy of family members of General Li Daozong, the governor of Lingzhou. However, some of them fell ill and stayed where they were for the time being. It may take two or three days before they arrive." Yang Anning told Li Ke. for a moment.

Li Daozong?Li Ke was slightly taken aback, Li Daozong's family members came to Tuyuhun?This is impossible under normal conditions. After all, this was once a war zone. If his family members are about to arrive now, it means that there is only one reason, Li Shimin issued an edict.

Li Ke guessed the reason after a little thought. Is Li Daozong the next Xizhou Governor?

The Protector of Xizhou is different from other positions. This kind of position requires a relatively stable and reliable Protector. If this is the case, it means that it may take several years or even ten years to take up the position. Excuse me.

Li Daozong is the clan of the Tang Dynasty. Li Daozong's grandfather and Li Yuan's father are brothers. Li Daozong is Li Yuan's cousin. Li Daozong is a famous border guard in the Tang Dynasty. From the fifth year of Wude to the eighth year of Zhenguan before he went to Tuyuhun, Li Daozong's family was always in Lingzhou.

It's just that I didn't expect that he would be transferred to Xizhou again. It is impossible for Li Ke to be the governor of Xizhou as the next governor of Xizhou. After Xizhou is stabilized this year, Li Ke will definitely return to Chang'an.

Speaking of Li Daozong, Li Ke became interested, because Li Daozong was also closely related to a celebrity in history, that is Princess Wencheng.

Princess Wencheng's natal family, place of birth, date of birth, etc. are not recorded in any historical books, but later generations guessed that she was the daughter of Jiangxia County King Li Daozong based on some clues. He is only 600 years older than Li Ke, and he is just 19 years old this year, a straight man in his prime.

As for whether it is his daughter or not, Li Ke has no way of verifying what didn't happen, and now that he is here, Songtsan Gampo wants to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty?Go dreaming.

"Go and invite General Li Daozong, the governor of Lingzhou." Li Ke thought for a while, and then gave the order.

"Yes!" A guard outside the door quickly turned and left.

Li Daozong rushed over quickly.

"I have seen Your Highness." Li Daozong came in and saluted Li Ke first.

"General Li, you are being polite. Speaking of which, you are still my uncle." Li Ke said with a smile, "Is that so, General Li, I heard that your family is on their way to Xizhou?"

"Yes, Your Highness." Li Daozong couldn't see any joy or anger, but said calmly.

"Speaking of which, you should be the next Protector of Xizhou." Li Ke never likes to cover things up, and it's better to be explicit about such things.

"I don't dare to speculate on the sacred meaning." Li Daozong cupped his hands.

"To be honest, I don't quite agree with my father's decision." Li Ke shook his head and said.

Li Daozong: "..." Silence, mainly because he didn't understand what Li Ke wanted to say. Li Daozong didn't understand Li Ke. He was stationed in Lingzhou all the year round, and he heard some of Li Ke's actions from hearsay. On the contrary, Li Ke came to Xizhou. A series of behaviors is what Li Daozong understands most in detail.

After understanding, Li Daozong only had two words in his heart, admiration!

Although he didn't know if all this was a good strategy for Li Ke, but he felt that it should not be. If there were similar capable people in the court, Datang would have implemented a similar strategy long ago, and it would not have waited until today.

But he had never dealt with Li Ke, so he was just silent. As for what Li Ke said, Li Daozong just listened, and he couldn't say it anyway.

Glancing at Li Daozong, Li Ke sighed slightly in his heart. From his reaction, Li Ke could tell that a person like Li Daozong is difficult to deal with!Unlike Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, or even Li Jing, who are easy to handle.

"It's not that I don't believe in General Li's ability, but that General Li has been guarding the Tang Dynasty for 13 years, and now he's transferred to Xizhou. Compared with Lingzhou, the conditions here are more difficult. General Li has to continue to suffer, and it's also difficult to squeeze wool." You can't catch a sheep." Li Ke sighed deliberately.

The corner of Li Daozong's mouth twitched, dare I be that sheep?Seeing his expression, the corners of Li Ke's mouth curled up, okay, it's fine to say that there are mood swings.

"Your Highness is serious. As a general of the Tang Dynasty, it is the duty of a minister to guard the frontier for the Tang Dynasty." Li Daozong said seriously.

Well, don't take the set of complaining.

"General Li, although I don't agree with my father's decision, I can understand my father's embarrassment, because in the future, only you can be qualified for the position of Xizhou Metropolitan Guard!" Li Ke's tone suddenly became serious.

Li Daozong froze for a moment, only he can do it?Why?Speaking of which, although he was not bad among the generals of the Tang Dynasty, he was not ranked in the forefront. Leaving aside older famous generals like Li Jing, those who were around his age, such as Hou Junji, were no worse than him.

Seeing his expression, Li Ke secretly smiled, but said with a serious face: "It's very simple, Xizhou's plan is related to Datang's future strategy for the entire Western Regions and Tubo! It seems that the powerful general of the Tang Dynasty There are quite a few, but General Li is the only one who has rich experience in frontier defense, is excellent in civil and military affairs, and is able to work hard and devote himself to death."

"The reason why my father sent me here is to tell you the truth about General Li. I was the one who made all the plans for Xizhou. Before I left, I told my father and asked him to help me find a warlord who wants to fight like the wind. His Xu is like a forest, he invades like a fire, he doesn't move like a mountain, he doesn't know like a cloud, and he moves like a thunderous general. Wenzhi must be protected by the wind of Wuhou. Now, when I look at it, my father really has the same vision."

"Your Highness's praise! I really don't dare to be a minister." Li Daozong blushed a little after being praised.

"General Li, I'm not putting a high hat on you, but this is indeed what I think. Looking at General Li's achievements in the past, it does meet my requirements. General Li must have heard a lot about my character, so I don't care about the circle. , I’ll just say it straight. General Li, my Tang Dynasty’s next goal is Tubo and the Western Regions!” Li Ke said with a serious face.

Li Daozong was a little shocked, but before his shock eased, Li Ke continued to increase his weight: "The key to this step is General Li! The current way of dealing with the ruling nomads like the Eastern Turks is actually equivalent to raising wolves in captivity, which is difficult to raise, and the best way is to completely assimilate them!"

"And the best way to assimilate is culture! And there is only one basis for cultural assimilation: know the etiquette in the warehouse, and know the honor and disgrace when you have enough food and clothing. Without etiquette and honor and disgrace, it is impossible to implement culture. If you don't have enough to eat, you will starve to death, and you expect him to learn rituals, and it is impossible to understand honor."

"So, if you have to say that Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin and other generals are the Wei Qing of the Tang Dynasty, the champion of the Tang Dynasty, what you have to do now, General Li, is the Marquis of the Tang Dynasty! Wencheng Wuzhi can't be less! You are doing it for The Great Tang laid the foundation for the opening of frontiers, and laid the foundation for the people of the Great Tang to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous age. If one day, the Great Tang can be made by rivers and the sun and the moon shine on Tang soil, then what you do, General Li, will be rivers and rivers. source, the brilliance of the sun and the moon.”

"I will live up to your Majesty's entrustment!" Li Daozong was a little excited, and he knelt on one knee and said.

Li Ke stepped forward to help Li Daozong up, and then said in a slow tone: "But as the saying goes, everything is difficult in the beginning, difficult in the middle, and even harder in the end!"

Li Daozong was stunned for a moment before he realized whether the saying was correct or not, when he heard Li Ke continue: "So, although the current situation in Xizhou is good, we must not slack off, and the conditions in Xizhou are difficult, so here, I can only thank General Li for the tens of millions of people in Tang Dynasty."

After finishing speaking, Li Ke also bent down and saluted Li Daozong.

"Your Highness must not." Li Daozong hurriedly supported Li Ke with some excitement, "Your Highness, you can come here to lay the foundation for us in such a difficult period. Your Highness, you are the hardest."

"Don't say this about General Li. I have only been here for a few months, maybe a year at most, but once General Li is stationed here, he will stay here for several years, or even more than ten years, and General Li's family members will follow you to eat this Bitter. General Li deserves this gift!" Li Ke shook his head slightly and said softly.

"Your Highness, minister..." Li Daozong wanted to say something, but Li Ke stopped him, but said directly: "General Li, there is no need to say more, my father and emperor have seen your suffering, and I have seen it too." In my eyes, but for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the safety of the people, I can only choose the most suitable person to garrison here. Let the people in the world know who they are so peaceful because of!"

"Chen...Chen..." Li Daozong stuttered a little. Of course he knew what the "Da Tang Weekly" Li Ke was talking about. Although he didn't know the details, Li Daozong and the others were of course paying attention to such important matters.

"Okay, General Li, I won't be a mother-in-law if it is unnecessary. In this way, you will immediately lead three thousand horses to pick up your family, wife and daughter. I heard that they are sick. As a prince, I cannot let Datang This is an order!" Li Ke said seriously.

"Yes!" Li Daozong took a deep breath, and then said loudly. After finishing speaking, he turned around and left immediately. He said that His Royal Highness Qin Wang was reckless, but he didn't know that His Royal Highness Qin knew the hearts of my Tang soldiers.

After Li Daozong left, Li Ke beckoned to Yang Anning.

"Your Highness."

"Go, tell Lu Hai to confirm Li Daozong's whereabouts, and notify me in advance when his pick-up is about to arrive." Li Ke said.

"Yes!" Yang Anning saluted and turned to leave.

Staring at Li Daozong is naturally not because he doesn't believe him or something, but when Li Daozong returns, Li Ke will lead all the garrisons to welcome Li Daozong's family with the highest courtesy and pay tribute to these military members!

By the way, lay the groundwork for the next step.