I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

The small country of Yanqi is very interesting. In the early days of Zhenguan, Yanqi sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty and paid tribute every year. When he was invaded by Gaochang, he was like a bullied child and complained to the Tang Dynasty.

Datang was also very helpful, helping them deal with Gaochang's attack. Yanqi was also grateful, and Datang had enough of having a younger brother.

But just a few years ago, the Tang Dynasty sent troops to destroy Gaochang, and Yanqi began to move closer to the Western Turks.

Under the influence of the Western Turks, Yanqi began to alienate the Tang Dynasty. The younger brother of Qu Lichu, an important minister of the Western Turks, even married the daughter of King Yanqi.

From then on, Yanqi completely surrendered to the Western Turks, serving as an outpost and buffer for the Western Turks to defend against the Tang Dynasty.

After listening to Wang Xuance's words, Li Shen was a little surprised. Tubo actually wanted to unite with the Western Turks, and it seemed that the Western Turks agreed.

This is quite difficult for the Tang Dynasty. The Western Turks have a population of 90 million and a military strength of about 20. This is the characteristic of the northern nation, everyone is a warrior.

As for Tubo, Songtsen Gampo alone had 15 troops. If he wanted to increase his troops, it would not be a problem to train [-] troops.

Coupled with the soldiers and horses of various tribes, the total number can reach almost 30.

Including the Western Turks, there are a total of 50 troops. Even if the Tang Dynasty is so powerful, it may be difficult to resist.

If Goguryeo had not sent 40 troops, Datang could still have fought, but now it was really in trouble.

Maybe the Tang Dynasty will also choose to recruit troops. Although the Tang Dynasty claims to have millions of soldiers, it actually only has about 70 million soldiers.

"It's been such an eventful time~~" Li Shen sighed.

But this has nothing to do with him, and he doesn't have the ability to care about it. Although he is a time traveler, he doesn't have any system or anything.

If there is a system to create a million-strong army, or modern weapons can be of some use.

But as a prince, if you don’t do something, you would be sorry for your status.

After thinking about it, Li Shen said to Wang Xuance:

"Xuance, send a caravan to Yanqi and the Western Turks to run business, collect information, pay attention to the development of the situation, and use your identity as a businessman to bribe the powerful officials of the Western Turks and Yanqi.

Even if you have to lose money, try to make friends with as many of them as possible. Don't rush to talk to them first. It's best to have the opportunity to catch them.

Be able to come in handy at critical moments. "

Since force is currently unmatched, Li Shen can only choose to delay it from within for a period of time, preferably until the end of the war in Goguryeo.

Li Shen didn't expect that he would have so many troubles after coming back. If he had known it, he wouldn't have come back.

It's not as good as Shunxin in Goguryeo.

"Xuance, Yanqi's affairs are beyond our control. We just need to take care of our own affairs first. The focus of the external affairs now is to investigate Zhilan Sili.

The person behind the scenes must be dug out for me. Our palace cannot give up on such a big market in the north. We also have Ashina Chung. Ask him to help send people to search for it. Remember to be polite. After all, he is also my brother-in-law. "

Li Shen has always been worried about this matter, and he feels that there is a big reason behind it.

Then several people started chatting about unimportant things. Only then did Li Shen have time to look at Di Renjie.

"Huaiying, how was your study with Xuance?"

"Your Majesty, Wang Changshi is talented and quick-thinking. Thanks to Wang Changshi's teachings for so long, I can now help Wang Changshi do some trivial things."

When Di Renjie heard Li Shen's question, he quickly stood up and replied,

He had only been in contact with Li Shen for a short time, so he seemed more reserved. Not long after he followed Li Shen, Li Shen went to Goguryeo.

Wang Xuance had always taken him with him. At first he thought he was very smart and read all the books, but after following Wang Xuance, he realized that

Nothing in the book was of any use. Wang Xuance took him to the Yamen to handle matters and to find some departments in the palace to handle matters.

What he said and what he did were not found in books.

He finally saw what real officialdom is, what is hypocrisy, what is overt push and covert action, what is intrigue and what is abuse of power for personal gain,

Wang Xuance seemed to be a very upright and capable minister, but he was very at ease in the officialdom, hiding his sword behind his smile.

He also lamented that no wonder his father had been an official for so many years and was still a county magistrate.

However, Wang Xuance was able to be promoted from the seventh-rank county magistrate to the fifth-rank Sanren, and now to the fourth-rank Changshi.

And even the second-in-command of the Sixth Division, who was also in the fourth rank, was polite to Wang Xuance.

So this brought a big impact to Di Renjie,

"Huaiying is welcome, Your Majesty. Although Huaiying is still young, he is very smart and learns things quickly. Nowadays, many things are left to Huaiying to do, and they are all done better." Wang Xuance also praised Di Renjie. coming.

Li Shen smiled after hearing this.

"Huaiying, I have great hopes for you and hope that you can become my right-hand man, so you must learn from Wang Changshi Haosheng.

After a few years of training, I will be entrusted with important responsibilities. Time waits for no one. "

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will study Wang Changshi carefully and try to help you as soon as possible. My father is also very grateful for your support. I heard that my father will be promoted to the fifth rank in the near future."

Di Renjie listened to Li Shen's encouragement and quickly expressed his determination.

His father had been the magistrate of Wannian County for almost a year. Although he had no merit, he had no fault either.

Being an official in Chang'an means you have no fault, which is a merit. If something happens in Chang'an, even if it is a small matter, it will be regarded as a big deal.

Mainly because the dandies in Chang'an would give some face to Di Renjie's father. After all, his son worked as an errand in Prince Ji's Mansion and would not look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face.

Bullying Di Renjie's father is a slap in Prince Ji's face. After all, Li Shen got this Wannian County Magistrate.

These dandies knew that King Ji had a dark heart since he was a child, was good at playing tricks, and liked to deceive people. If they offended him, how could they be okay?

Li Shen was also very happy when he heard that Di Zhisun was about to be promoted. This proved that the person he recommended was still very considerate to him.

So he said arrogantly:

"Your father's promotion can be regarded as his ability. If he is promoted and it is not a good place, then you tell me and I will go to His Majesty to find a good place for you. Otherwise, don't go."

Hearing Li Shen's words, Di Renjie quickly thanked him. Only Wang Xuance turned his head away from Li Shen. His prince started to draw big cakes again and boasted. Do you want an official of fifth rank or above?

Just as Li Shen was bragging, Shitou walked in with a boiling kettle, ready to make tea for Li Shen.

Li Shen opened the cabinet under the tea table and was stunned.

"Where is my tea set? Where is my tea set?"