This is the truth, and Li Zhiyun naturally understands it. But he has his own plans, and naturally he will not change his mind just because of Li Shimin's words.
"Second brother, you don't know. Fourth brother and I have besieged Luoyang for several months, and we can no longer hold it back. In the battle of Hulao Pass, second brother captured the two kings and became famous all over the world. Fourth brother is envious. Now is the opportunity.
How can I not be considerate of my elder brother when he is so close?"
"What about you?" Li Shimin asked, "That's military merit. Are you going to give up like that?"
He found that his little brother was too innocent.
Li Zhiyun smiled bitterly, "I really don't want to give up such an opportunity, but as long as the fourth brother is happy and the father is happy, there is nothing I can't accept. Anyway, this world belongs to our Li family after all. The fourth brother has made contributions and made an agreement with me."
The credit is actually the same, there is no difference.
If the fourth brother can successfully win Jianghuai this time, my father's side will also have a different view of the fourth brother. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"
"You always think of people as good as you." Li Shimin shook his head and was speechless. This little guy is obedient and sensible, but sometimes he is not smart enough.
But it doesn't matter, he likes this kind of brother the most.
Li Zhiyun continued: "This time to conquer all parts of the Central Plains, my second brother might as well ask Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin and others to go with them. They once served in Wagang and are quite famous in the Central Plains. If they are willing to help, all the heroes in the Central Plains will be able to do so."
Lower your head and give them face."
Hearing this, Li Shimin patted Li Zhiyun on the shoulder with emotion.
He really likes this younger brother more and more, and he can always think of being together. They are truly good brothers.
"You are right, I promise you."
"Thank you, second brother." Li Zhiyun said with a smile: "Actually, I also have selfish motives."
"Are you talking about giving Qin Qiong and the others a chance to make meritorious deeds?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.
"This is just one reason. The main reason is because Qin Qiong and the others are from Shandong, and they dream of fighting back. This time, I want to comply with their wishes."
"Hahaha." Li Shimin laughed.
After Li Zhiyun said goodbye to Li Shimin and returned, he told Qin Qiong and others the news, which naturally attracted their thanks.
Wealth and honor do not return home, just like walking in brocade at night.
Can the famous saying of the Overlord of Western Chu be wrong?
The next day, Li Shimin sent out all his powerful generals and divided them into two groups. The first group was led by Qu Tutong and Dou Gui, and was under the jurisdiction of Hou Junji, Wang Junkuo, Gongsun Wuda, Pang Qingyun, Shan Xiongxin, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, etc.
People, attack Donghai County and Beihai County area.
The other group was led by Qi King Li Yuanji and attacked Jianghuai.
The two armies set off, and Luoyang was not idle either. Li Shimin wanted to stabilize Luoyang and could not return to Chang'an for the time being, so he ordered Changsun Wuji to lead a group of Wang clan members back to Chang'an first to report the good news to the emperor.
Also returning with Wang Shichong and others were Li Zitong and Du Fuwei.
Li Zhiyun was assigned the task by Li Shimin to clean up Luoyang's markets and arrest lawbreakers.
This task was very leisurely, and Li Zhiyun also enjoyed it. Li Shimin took some of the treasures from the Luoyang Palace for himself, and at the same time, based on the principle of a good brother, he also gave Li Zhiyun two boxes.
Of course, the big ones were mainly used to hand over to the emperor and reward the Tang army soldiers who attacked Luoyang this time.
Luoyang, which was still depressed a few days ago, has gradually let down its vigilance and started walking on the streets again after Li Zhiyun's efforts.
When Chang'an was conquered, Li Zhiyun served as the Chang'an Order. He had experience in regulating the markets and could do it smoothly.
Walking on the road, followed by Duan Zhixuan, Du Ruhui and others, he recalled: "I remember that when Chang'an was just conquered, the market was in chaos, and there were people everywhere who wanted to fish in troubled waters."
Duan Zhixuan chuckled and said, "I also remember that back then, His Highness killed a thief and saved a young girl."
"Is this happening?" Li Zhiyun looked at him strangely.
Du Ruhui looked confused and didn't know very well. He was later attracted by the King of Chu. He didn't know what the King of Chu did when he first invaded Chang'an.
"Yes." Duan Zhixuan said: "At that time, I made a bet with my uncle."
"What to bet on?" Li Zhiyun asked.
"Bet on whether that girl will commit herself to you."
Li Zhiyun's mouth twitched, "You two are so idle."
Du Ruhui asked with a smile: "Then who of you wins and who loses?"
"We didn't win either." Duan Zhixuan touched his nose and said regretfully: "The girl seemed to be frightened and didn't move. His Highness also forgot about it later."
Everyone laughed.
The main reason why Duan Zhixuan remembered this matter was because he heard from Li Zhen that the king had forced the pseudo-Prince Wang Xuanying to divorce his wife a few days ago. He thought that His Highness was finally coming to his senses, but he did not expect that the woman was Sister Wei Siqi.
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Happy for nothing.
As a confidant and good friend of the King of Chu, he hoped to see the Prince of Chu's heirs prosper.
At the end of February in the fourth year of Wude, Changsun Wuji escorted Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, Du Fuwei and others back to Chang'an.
When Lao Li heard the news, he felt refreshed and felt a stream of celestial energy pouring in from the Heavenly Spirit Cap and permeating his whole body.
It's just that comfortable.
Wude Hall.
A huge map of mountains and rivers was spread out on the floor. Li Yuan stepped on cotton socks and held a dragon-headed golden staff in his hand. He lowered his head and walked around the map. As he walked, he couldn't help but let out a scary laugh.
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Kneeling on both sides were Pei Ji, Liu Wenjing, Xiao Yu, Dou Kang, Chen Shuda, Yang Gongren, and Prince Li Jiancheng, who had just returned from a victory over Jihu.
After defeating Ji Hu and Liu Jiancheng, Li Jiancheng didn't have much smile on his face. Because his second brother, King Qin Li Shimin, killed Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, and Du Fuwei at once, and recovered a large area of land in the east.
Compared with King Qin's military exploits, his military exploits were like drizzle and not worth mentioning at all.
"Prince."
"My son is here."
Li Yuan waved to him, and Li Jiancheng stood up and walked over.
"Look." Li Yuan made a stroke with his crutch, and the land to the east was in the hands of the Tang Dynasty. "These are the mountains and rivers of the Tang Dynasty. In a hundred years, as the emperor, you must manage them well."
Am I the emperor?
Aren't you ashamed to say this?
Li Jiancheng cursed in his heart: If you want me to be the emperor, why do you prefer the King of Qin so much?
"My son, please remember this."
Li Yuan nodded and said with emotion: "This is all the country I have built for you."
When Dou Kang heard this, he raised his eyebrows and sneered at the corner of his mouth. It was obviously the King of Qin's credit, but he didn't even let his own son go. How shameless.
Li Jiancheng nodded and said: "I heard that Shimin asked his fourth brother to regain the land of Jianghuai, and asked Qu Tutong and others to take Qijun and other places. I believe that after a while, good news will come.
Father, please rest assured."
Li Yuan nodded, said 'hmm', and then asked: "Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, and Du Fuwei have been escorted to Chang'an. What do you think should be done?"
"Kill." Dou Kang said directly: "Li Zitong, Du Fuwei, the thieves and bandits, if they are not killed, it will not make the people angry, and if they are not killed, it will not make the world's rebellious officials and traitors afraid. Wang Shichong is in Luoyang, oppressing the good, and he should be beheaded immediately.
, in order to win the hearts of the people of the world."
Chen Shuda immediately seconded the proposal, "I also think that we must kill them. If we don't kill them, those pretentious people will follow suit one after another, and how will the world be safe? Your Majesty must let them know the price they need to pay for rebellion.
, the hierarchy in this world is strict and insurmountable.
The three religions and the nine currents are beasts with legs of clay and clay pots. They are afraid of power and have no morality. Only by making them afraid will they obey Your Majesty."
Li Yuan nodded in agreement. He was from a noble family, so he naturally agreed with strict hierarchy and order.
If everyone followed the example of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, how could there be any peaceful life in this world?