Traveling through the Gaowu Tang Dynasty, Li Kuan and Li Shimin became the second sons of the Prince

Perhaps a heavy snowfall in Chang'an made Emperor Li II realize something, so in February of the 15th year of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty's envoys arrived at the capital of Goguryeo.

At that time, Quan Gaesomun had joined forces with Baekje King Buyeo Jang to force the Silla Queen into a desperate situation. Within three months, the Silla Queen, who had been defeated in several wars, would be completely wiped off the map along with the Silla capital Gyeongju City.

So this time, when Quan Gaisuwen faced the Goguryeo envoys who came to persuade him to withdraw his troops, Quan Gaisuwen's attitude was humble, but his words were very presumptuous: I am very happy that the envoys can come here, and I am willing to entertain them wholeheartedly, but do you want me to let Silla go? Sorry, no.

So, after receiving his reply, the Tang envoy returned to his country as quickly as possible.

In April, Chang'an is not only full of lush grass and singing birds - the water birds in Qujiang Pond are already in pairs.

And our lonely Emperor Li II, after listening to Tang Jian's retelling of Quan Gaisuwen's attitude towards the withdrawal of troops in the imperial study, the expression on his face became gloomy for a moment.

"My dear ministers, what do you think about this matter?" His Majesty Li II looked at the ministers. Today's meeting was of great importance, so the bigwigs in the court, such as Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Li Xiaogong, and Li Daozon, were basically all present.

Of course, Li Jing was still recuperating at home and politely declined the invitation from His Majesty Li II.

“Your Majesty, Quan Gaisuwen is confident.” Li Xiaogong, one of the most powerful men in the military, expressed his opinion immediately after hearing Tang Jian’s words: “He thinks that after conquering Silla, the matter is done and we will lose more than we gain if we intervene again… So at that time, he only needs to show an attitude that he is willing to follow the lead of the Tang Dynasty from now on, and he can gain our trust… Haha, he has a nice idea!”

"This man has evil ambitions, and we must not let him stay!" After Li Xiaogong finished speaking, Li Ji behind him slowly said, "Your Highness the King of Chu was right at the beginning. If God wants him to perish, he should be allowed to go crazy first. Quan Gaisuwen is now completely crazy and does not take the Tang Dynasty seriously at all.

This also gives us a legitimate opportunity to attack. Although Goguryeo has always been a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty in name only, it now openly refuses the mediation of the Tang Dynasty. This is a provocation to the Tang Dynasty and a great disrespect to Your Majesty. We... should take action!"

"What Duke Yingguo said makes sense!" Zhangsun Wuji looked at Li Ji, who was still taking the opportunity to speak for the King of Chu. He knew that even though Li Kuan was no longer in Chang'an, Li Ji still had no intention of changing his position, so he decided to give him a good beating in front of His Majesty: "But... Brother Maogong doesn't have to involve His Majesty the King of Chu in everything. He was just a reckless teenager at the time. He couldn't see Quan Gaisu Wen's wolfish ambitions, so it was understandable that he let him go."

"Heh..." Li Ji sneered when he heard what Changsun Wuji said: "Changsun Wuji, do you think you are His Majesty's most loyal minister, the great virtuous minister of the country, and the Yihuo in the eyes of the world - so if you don't say a few words about His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu to show your presence, you will feel uncomfortable in your heart?"

In fact, to this day, all the officials in the court are clear in their minds that when it comes to strategic vision or political foresight, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is unique among all the princes.

Don't think that our Prince of Chu always acts without any taboos, but when he attacks the foreign races, he actually has rules to follow, and everyone knows this.

Therefore, Changsun Wuji actually knew that Li Kuan had been torturing Quan Gaisu Wen every now and then, and finally let him go, all for today.

However, no one expected that before the war with Goguryeo started, the King of Chu would go to Qiongzhou himself.

So the current situation is really... ironic.

"Duke Yingguo is wrong!" Seeing that Zhangsun Wuji was about to lose face again, Du Ruhui on the side decided to help Li Ji and let our Duke Zhao find the cracks in the bricks: "Duke Zhao is born with good luck. He pledged allegiance to Your Majesty earlier than any of us present here. Not to mention that he is now the uncle of the king, a relative of the emperor, a close minister of the emperor, and holds a high position of power. He can be called the most respected of the Big Dipper! So, Duke Yingguo, I advise you to be sensible and stop arguing with Duke Zhao.

I just don't like His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu. What's the problem?

Doesn’t the British public understand this truth?

——Except His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, they are all nephews of the Duke of Zhao!

Our Duke Zhao has always had a clear mind like a mirror!

His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is just a cold stove. Right now, only you, the Duke of England, are stupid. You have been willing to stay with him, thinking of saying a few good words for him in front of His Majesty from time to time.

But let me tell you, Duke Ying, you might as well do as I do. From now on, we will all act according to Duke Zhao's instructions. That way, we will never go wrong in the future!"

It is said that Mr. Du is a righteous man.

After his sarcastic remarks, not only did Zhangsun Wuji blush and tremble with fear, even Emperor Li II, who was sitting high on the dragon throne, looked annoyed but could not get angry.

Du Ruhui seemed to be being sarcastic towards Changsun Wuji, but in fact, all the ministers present could hear the reason for his dissatisfaction: Li Ji was just mentioning His Royal Highness the King of Chu casually, where did you, Changsun Wuji, get the confidence to say that our His Royal Highness the King of Chu is short-sighted?

That kid just went straight to the grassland after a few simple questions and led his army alone to defeat the eighteen tribes on the grassland who were preparing to make a comeback. Are the leaders of those eighteen tribes still practicing dancing in the Honglu Temple now?

On the New Year's Day, you, Zhangsun Wuji, cheered for the wonderful skills they displayed when they danced for Your Majesty.

What? You forgot everything right away?

And Your Majesty! Since you watched Zhangsun Wuji speak nonsense and defame His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu without stopping him, don't blame me, Du Keming, for speaking like a knife!

"...Your Majesty..." It was difficult to describe Changsun Wuji's mood at this moment. He really just said a few unpleasant words, but why did Du Keming directly tear his face off!

"Wuji," His Majesty Li Er wanted to get angry but he didn't have the confidence at this moment: "Kuan'er is your nephew after all. Back then... in Mount Li, he saved your life. There are some things you should think carefully before you say them!"

In fact, Emperor Li II’s hint was very clear: Kuan’er saved you twice.

Once he was surrounded by wild boars.

Another time, it was in my hands!

"..."Chang Sun Wuji obviously understood what was going on at this time.

So he just bowed his head and saluted to Emperor Li Er, and then remained silent without saying a word.

Even his gaze did not turn to Du Ruhui who was standing not far from him from beginning to end.

Although the latter was still ready to go, he wanted to have a good fight with him in his heart.