Li Xiaogong came back and came directly to see Li Yuanxing without even entering Chang'an City.
He was different from Li Daozong. Li Daozong was still young and could not tell the difference between priority and depth. Moreover, Li Daozong had never dealt with Li Yuanxing. But Li Xiaogong was different. He could feel how ambitious this seemingly casual His Highness the King of Qin was.
Li Daozong's bloodbath in Liangzhou can be said to have uprooted the power of Changle King Li Youliang, killing more than a hundred people and imprisoning more than a thousand people. However, such a big event did not make a splash in the entire Chang'an City.
On the contrary, Li Youliang was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and seven or eight members of the Li family who were friends with him were also arrested.
Li Xiaogong couldn't understand why, so he had to come to see Li Yuanxing first, otherwise he would not be safe when he returned home.
"Cousin Xiaogong, it's hard work coming from afar!" Li Yuanxing saw Li Xiaogong getting up and quickly stretched out his hand to support him.
"I will see His Highness the King of Qin!" Li Xiaogong still insisted on saluting, but was pulled to sit down by Li Yuanxing: "We are not polite. We have some words to say simply and directly. It's not too late to be polite!"
Li Xiaogong then no longer insisted on saluting: "Your Highness, please speak!"
Li Yuanxing winked at Bai Erwa, and Bai Erwa immediately went out to guard the area. Naturally, there would be no idle traffic around.
"Let's talk about the war first. The Turks won the first victory, but the fight was not satisfactory. All five of your cavalry were empty, and the real strategic purpose was not achieved. I originally wanted to defeat at least half of the Turks' combat power, but now it seems that only
The emperor is very happy that Jieli Khan has been eliminated, but I am not even interested in meeting Jieli Khan."
After Li Yuanxing finished speaking, Li Xiaogong understood immediately.
"Uihe is taking advantage of the opportunity to rise!"
"Let the Uighurs rise. It will take at least five years for them. After five years, we, the Tang Dynasty, will use our strength to clear the grassland. So right now, we need a few allies. Shiwei, Mohe, and Khitan, although they are not the best, but because of them
It’s not a climate, so it’s easier to conquer!”
Li Yuanxing's words made Li Xiaogong nodded deeply!
Li Yuanxing personally poured a cup of tea for Li Xiaogong: "Brother Xiaogong, is there any hatred between the Li family in Longxi and my royal family?"
Li Xiaogong shook his head.
"The Li family of Longxi thought that our Li family had to join their clan back then. In fact, they thought that our ancestors of the Li family were just poor people!"
After Li Yuanxing said this, Li Xiaogong stood up immediately.
"Are my words terrible?" The smile on Li Yuanxing's face was cold, and Li Xiaogong felt even colder.
"Now, our Li family is a royal family. Whether we are noble or not is not something that the world is qualified to comment on. Besides, our Li family and the Li family in Longxi are not of the same origin. They despise us, but it does not mean that they will ignore that we are
The fact that you are a royal family is just to keep up your face!"
I'm afraid only Li Yuanxing dared to say these words.
Li Xiaogong took a long breath and nodded vigorously. "The Seventh Family. The Li family in Longxi is the weakest!"
"Profits, use profits to tie them up!" Li Yuanxing's tone was very firm.
Li Xiaogong nodded vigorously again: "In the chaos of the late Sui Dynasty, many noble families only had a glamorous appearance. The dowry provided by the Seventh Family during His Highness's wedding also made them cruel!"
"I just realized that this is the sincerity of the family."
Li Xiaogong did not raise the issue of dowry again, but asked: "There is news that the Wang family in Taiyuan does not dare to do the coal business exclusively. If His Highness can come up with another thing, the Li family in Longxi must submit. Even if the family members
No matter how tough the elders are, they can't withstand countless clan members!"
Snap!
Li Yuanxing slapped the table: "Okay, the Li family in Longxi will be handled by me. Next, there will be another trouble!"
"Your Highness, please speak!" Li Xiaogong suddenly realized that it seemed that Li Yuanxing had planned everything. Not to mention the Seventh Family, perhaps the entire Tang Dynasty's gentry was under Li Yuanxing's control. There were even other powers.
"Izhou, Shazhou! Where can we garrison troops?"
When it came to the strategic level, Li Xiaogong never dared to speak casually in front of Li Yuanxing.
In the battle of Turks, from a strategic perspective, even Li Jing had to give in three points. The strategy of sheep eating people can be said to have raised the level of national strategy to the extreme.
But when it comes to specific military techniques and tactics, Li Xiaogong still has strong confidence.
"What does Your Highness want? You can make your choice!"
"Stabilize the westward journey and ensure that merchants of the Tang Dynasty can trade in Xizhou. There will be no obstacles all the way to Xizhou!" Li Yuanxing said, but Li Xiaogong did not interrupt. If it was just such a small request, Li Xiaogong believed that His Highness the King of Qin of the Tang Dynasty would not be able to do anything.
There is no need to talk to yourself so seriously.
Li Yuanxing was thinking about the strategy he had planned long ago and imagining the map in his mind.
"Control, suppress, restrain, and weaken the Western Turks!" Li Yuanxing stated the second strategic goal. After a moment of pause, he said: "The most important thing is to prepare for the future conquest of Gaochang and Yiwu. Although they are two small gangs,
But it occupies a very important position!”
Li Xiaogong nodded, Gaochang, the main route of the Silk Road!
"Last point, Gaochang must not be allowed to form an alliance with the Western Turks. Once they form an alliance, our caravan's income will be reduced by at least 20%." Li Yuanxing turned to look at Li Xiaogong: "Twenty percent means dozens or even millions of dollars.
,At least!"
"I can't answer right now." Li Xiaogong felt some pressure.
This is not just a matter of garrisoning troops there. The first thing to consider is the number of troops. If it is far away from Chang'an, supply is a big problem. Moreover, the number of troops will also be limited. Even if it is a military field, how many can be grown in that kind of place?
Food comes.
This requires a very detailed plan, and it will take Li Xiaogong at least ten days, or even longer, to be sure.
Li Yuanxing did not say what he planned to do to win over the Li family in Longxi, nor did he say how to deal with the Western Turks. Moreover, Li Yuanxing also had a plan to make it easier for Li Xiaogong to station troops. The reason why he did not mention it was because he wanted Li Xiaogong to be in the most difficult situation.
, then try your best.
Then add your own plan, and it will naturally be foolproof.
"Brother Xiaogong is the presiding judge in Li Youliang's case. Let's kill him to establish his authority. Liangzhou is still controlled by the Li family!"
After saying these words, Li Yuanxing personally saw Li Xiaogong out.
Outside Qinwangzhuang, several kind-faced old monks were meditating. Li Yuanxing sent Li Xiaogong out the door, but without even looking at the old monks, he turned around and went back to his home.
The old monks sat motionless, but a few young monks stood up.
When Li Yuanxing returned home, the young monk was blocked fifty steps outside the gate of King Qin Zhuang. This was a restricted area. Not everyone was qualified to truly meet His Highness King Qin of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Yuanxing didn't care how Cui Yiye would deal with these monks.
Buddhism!
Li Yuanxing pressed one hand on his temple. Buddhism is really a little trouble. Li Yuanxing thought he was wrong. He said before that Buddhism was useless. Now that he thinks about it, this is a bit extreme. At least in the history of China, Buddhism has made two contributions.
The first big contribution is tea. It is indeed Buddhism that promotes tea culture and brings out the essence.
The second great contribution was to help the braided court enslave the Han people.
Click, click!
Li Yuanxing suddenly clenched his fist joints and made a loud noise. An inexplicable unhappiness welled up in his heart. Li Yuanxing felt really unhappy and inexplicable hatred. But at this moment, Bai Erwa took a few steps behind Li Yuanxing.
: "Whoever makes His Highness unhappy, Erwa will chop him down!"
"Hahaha!" Li Yuanxing laughed.
This is really a contradiction. Confucianism is also a kind of ideological restraint on the people, but it is not slavery. The royal family is a way to rule the people. Sometimes the people are too smart, which is definitely a troublesome thing.
But Li Yuanxing was absolutely opposed to it and treated the people as sheep and enslaved them.
Thinking of this, Li Yuanxing turned around and entered the living room of the conference. The debate in the hall seemed to have reached its end. Yuan Tiangang was using Taoist ethics and his own ideas to demonstrate Taoist understanding of tea art. After all, they were all people of some status.
Even if there is other understanding, at this time it is more appreciation.
Yuan Tiangang used the most ordinary porcelain bowl and soaked silver needles, but what he showed was all kinds of nature.
At this time, Li Yuan had already left the main tea seat. Drinking too much tea is troublesome and can make you dizzy.
Li Yuan focused on appearance during this trip, rather than drinking tea.
Li Yuanxing sat next to Li Yuan and lowered his voice: "Father, I have something that I don't understand. I want to hear my father's thoughts!"
"Come on!" Li Yuan remained motionless, staring at the tea bowl in Yuan Tiangang's hand.
"Father, the foolish people can be taught, and the world will be free from the royal family. But my sons and ministers do not understand. When the royal family is strong, the people are also strong, but what about the weak royal family?" Li Yuanxing became lower and lower: "A strong man will perish at the peak of his power!"
If Li Yuanxing had asked this question a few days ago, Li Yuan would have asked it first regardless of whether he answered it or not.
At this time, Li Yuan felt calm, and this question just hit his heart.
What a theory on the balance of imperial power. Emperors have been studying this issue for many years, but no one is really wise. No matter it is the Han, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, or Sui Dynasty. Except for the Han Dynasty, there are two reasons for the collapse of every dynasty: national strength.
Weak, or the emperor is weak.
Although strong men also have reasons why the last emperor was too weak, the fundamental reason is the annexation of clans and land!
Li Yuan nodded slightly: "What do Wu Lang think?"
"Only when the people are strong can the country be strong. How can a flock of sheep fight against a pack of wolves! To protect the imperial power, it is natural to keep the people strong and promote the unity of the people!"
Li Yuan's heart seemed to be grabbed by an iron hand, and his heartbeat almost stopped. If he were in his palace at this time, he would definitely scream a few times. Without him, what Li Yuanxing said is truly true.
Very good.
Li Yuanxing's few words pointed directly to the core of the way of imperial power that emperors of all dynasties wanted to study. Li Yuan patted Li Yuanxing's hand twice: "I will tell you these words when I return to the palace!" (To be continued!)
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