Chapter 23: Court proceedings
Seeing Chang Sun Wuji, he was unmoved.
The ministers turned their hopes to Zhongshu Ling Fang Xuanling. After all, if Fang Xuanling came forward, the effect might be better.
However...
Fang Xuanling straightened his body and looked straight ahead without squinting. No matter how the officials behind him winked, he could not see it at all.
In fact, although Fang Xuanling couldn't see it, he was like a mirror in his heart, knowing that the ministers behind him were looking at him hungrily, expecting him to take the lead in the charge on Changsun Wuji's behalf.
Changsun Wuji has already died down, why should I go up? Haha, unless I am a fool.
Seeing that Fang Xuanling didn't move, the officials looked to Du Ruhui again, but Du Ruhui kept coughing, as if he was going to cough out the heart and lungs in his stomach in the next second, so there was probably no chance.
As for Master Wei Zheng, the censor Zhongcheng, this guy didn’t come to court at all!
Now the officials completely understood that the leading brothers were planning to do it, so they all stopped and stood still, no longer thinking about causing trouble.
Naturally, the scene on the civil servants' side was clearly visible to Li Shimin and the generals.
Li Shimin remained silent the whole time, just wanting to watch the show, and sure enough... he was not disappointed! He was quite sensible.
When the generals saw this scene, they burst into laughter, especially Cheng Zhijie.
"Hahaha, gentlemen, what's wrong with you today? You are all eloquent and eloquent on weekdays, but why have you become mute today?"
"Look at the dark circles in Mr. Changsun's eyes. I'm afraid he was squeezed dry by his wife last night, hahaha!"
"I think it looks like it! I have this magical aphrodisiac that came from the Western Regions. It has miraculous effects. After I go to court, I will have my servant deliver it to Lord Changsun's house."
"And Mr. Du Ruhui, if you are not feeling well, just follow the example of Mr. Wei Zhengwei. Just like Your Majesty, just report illness and recuperate at home. If you don't go to court for a day or two, there won't be any big trouble."
"And Mr. Fang Xuanling, you usually talk the most, why didn't you even open your mouth today?"
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Facing the ridicule of the generals, the civil servants were extremely aggrieved. If they were to conquer the world immediately, they would be ridiculed by these generals. Now that they are ready to conquer the world, they did not expect to be ridiculed by the generals like this. However, Changsun Wuji
, Fang Xuanling and others felt guilty and could not speak, and the ministers below could only hold back.
It’s really a dumb person who eats Coptis chinensis and can’t express the pain.
"Cheng Zhijie, you guys, don't talk anymore. This is the imperial court, not the military tent in the past." Seeing that the time was almost up, Li Shimin stopped Cheng Zhijie and the other generals who were speaking, "Be careful that Wei Zheng brings a group of people from the Yushitai."
I'll help the censor to read your book carefully, and I won't be able to protect you when the time comes."
As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly became quiet.
Cheng Zhijie and other generals stopped taunting and stood still.
Changsun Wuji and other civil servants also breathed a sigh of relief, but secretly thought that they would definitely find an opportunity to win back the city.
"Everyone, the top priority is to formulate national policies to solve the hidden dangers of Turks!"
"I have read all the memorials you submitted before. Today, dear friends, you can speak freely. There is only one purpose, and that is to come up with a national policy that will completely solve the Turkic troubles for the Tang Dynasty!"
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he looked at the officials below with a relaxed expression.
At this moment, what came to his mind was Ping Hu Shi Ce written in Li You's diary, and he felt quite confident.
However, if he brought it up directly, it would not show his wisdom and prowess.
So he decided to let the officials discuss it freely first, and finally he would show off the "Ping Hu Shi Ce", which would definitely blind the officials.
Everything is under my control!
As soon as they heard that it was related to the Turks, generals such as Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Gong, Chai Shao and others immediately became interested.
Cheng Zhijie was the first to stand up, clasping his fists and saying: "Your Majesty! Give me a cavalry force of ten thousand people. I will march at night and starry, and attack Jieli's tent. I will behead him!"
The loud sound resounded in the Tai Chi Hall, which was very powerful.
"No! The Turkic cavalry's bravery, archery, and riding skills are far superior to our Tang cavalry. Not to mention ten thousand cavalry, even one hundred thousand cavalry cannot rush to Jieli Khan's tent. If they fail, our Tang cavalry will be in danger!"
Li Jing quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, it seems to me that we have just concluded an alliance with the Turks on the Weishui River. The two sides will not invade each other. This is a great opportunity for us to strengthen our troops!"
"Humph, we are intensifying our troops, why not the Turks?" Yuchi Gong also stood up, "Your Majesty, I support what Duke Lu Guo said, we should immediately gather the army to defeat the Turks in one fell swoop!"
"No! In the decades since the end of the Sui Dynasty, there have been constant disputes in the Central Plains, and the people have been wiped out. Now the country is so weak that it cannot afford the war. Furthermore, with the strength of the Tang army, it is not a Turk on the grassland.
The opponent of the cavalry!" After hearing that many generals advocated sending troops to conquer the Turks immediately, Du Ruhui, who was the Minister of War, quickly stood up.
"Your Majesty, although our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are not as powerful as the Turkic cavalry now, if we train well, we will definitely be able to defeat the Turkic cavalry!" Hou Junji stood up and said: "I am willing to train troops for your Majesty. When the training is successful, I will
When the Tang Dynasty marched north to conquer the Turks!"
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For a time, the court was bustling with activity, as both civil servants and generals expressed their opinions and made suggestions for the Tang Dynasty to conquer the Turks.
Seeing this scene and having a good plan in mind, Li Shimin smiled happily.
Changsun Wuji had been following Li Shimin for the longest time and understood him best. He immediately stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, is there a better way?"
As a minister, you must be able to observe your words and emotions, and you must also set a stage for His Majesty.
What kind of stage is this? Nonsense, of course it’s just a stage to show off!
Sure enough, there was this question about Changsun Wuji.
The ministers reacted immediately, stopped the discussion immediately, and all looked at Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was very satisfied with Changsun Wuji's behavior. He gave him a look of approval, and his dissatisfaction with Changsun Wuji also dissipated a lot.
"Ahem, I have listened to everything you dear friends have said. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Wude continued to fight continuously, and the people of the Tang Dynasty were already miserable. If we raise troops to conquer the Turks again at this time, no matter whether we win or lose, everyone will suffer.
People!"
"The people are like water, and the country of the Tang Dynasty is like a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!"
"I want to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty! I also want the people of the Tang Dynasty to live and work in peace and contentment!"
As soon as Li Shimin said these words.
Hiss~
Hiss~
All the civil and military officials in the Tai Chi Hall took a deep breath.
In particular, the civil servants headed by Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling did not agree with sending troops to conquer the Turks. However, there were many meritorious generals in the court, and there was a national feud between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty, so they could not say much.
but now.
They heard the most profound analysis from His Majesty's mouth.
Chapter completed!