The map of Hebei was hung high, and Lao Li was walking back and forth in front of it. Li Zhiyun was reporting the news sent by Ma Kuangwu, the governor of Yingzhou.
"This year there is a famine in Youzhou. Luo Yi is short of food and is extremely weak due to the invasion by Shi Bo Bi. Ma Kuangwu, the governor of Yingzhou, came to report the situation. Gao Kaidao attacked Huairou and Yongnu counties in the name of borrowing food.
Luo Yi suffered heavy losses."
Li Yuan stopped and sighed: "It's a pity. If it weren't for the lack of food, we could have taken the opportunity to capture Youzhou this time."
This year King Chu conquered Hebei, and Luo Yi repeatedly refused to cooperate with King Chu in attacking Shibobi. Li Yuan was very dissatisfied when he heard the news. Because the court was now weak, Li Yuan did not make an attack.
Li Zhiyun comforted him and said: "Luo Yi will be destroyed by our Tang Dynasty sooner or later. There is no rush at this moment. On the contrary, Gao Kaidao is entrenched in the Liaodong area and colludes with the Turks, Xi tribe, Khitan and other foreign tribes. Sooner or later he will be destroyed by me.
Towards disaster."
"What do you think?" Li Yuan asked.
At present, there are only Li Yuan and Li Zhiyun, father and son, and some internal servants in the Li Zheng Palace. In the past, military and state affairs were all done together by several brothers, but now Li Zhiyun is the only one, which really makes him a little uncomfortable.
Li Zhiyun thought for a moment and said: "My child thought that Luo Yi could be let go temporarily. He and Gao Kaidao were fighting to the death, so it was just right to use him to temporarily contain Gao Kaidao. Our country suffered heavy losses in the war with the Turks this year, and we are in urgent need of recuperation. I must be Aye
We also know that all the warehouses in the pass have been emptied, and it is really not appropriate to raise troops at this time.
In addition, there are Lin Shihong and Feng An in the south who have not been captured."
At present, there are still four rebel forces left in the world, namely Luo Yi from Youzhou in Hebei, Gao Kaidao from Liaodong, Lin Shihong and Feng An from Lingnan.
Li Yuan sighed: "Yes, we really need to recuperate. If Jie Li hadn't gone south this time, he should have been able to pacify the south and wipe out Youzhou this year."
Li Zhiyun leaned forward and said, "Yeah, don't worry. When the food is sufficient next year, I will be willing to lead the army to destroy the enemy."
"I believe you." Li Yuan smiled and patted his shoulder, sighing: "If your second brother was still here, how could it be Luo Yi's turn to be so rampant."
Li Zhiyun stopped talking.
Seeing this, Li Yuan asked: "Have you encountered any problems in Zhengshi Hall?"
"No." Li Zhiyun said humbly: "There are several prime ministers handling the government affairs, and I feel very relieved."
Li Yuan frowned and said a little lesson: "Wu Lang, no matter how talented the prime ministers are, you are the one who makes the decision. How can you not be careful?"
"Aye, this should be no problem." Li Zhiyun said honestly: "In the future, the eldest brother and the fourth brother will return to the court. With them in charge, it will be okay."
Li Yuan said with a bit of resentment: "Wu Lang, your second brother has left. You know best what kind of person your fourth brother is. From now on, only you and the prince can assist me in major political affairs. In the past, you were undisciplined.
Impermanence, I can bear it after thinking about it, but now you can't continue to sink.
My son must be able to mount his horse to be a marquis and dismount to worship the prime minister."
"Worship the prime minister?" Li Zhiyun said with a wry smile: "My child has never thought of it this way. Moreover, my child feels that his talents are limited."
Yao'er was a bit dishonest, which gave Li Yuan a real headache.
"That's enough. If I think you can do it, then you can do it. From now on, if I know that you don't pay attention to important affairs of government, be careful that I punish you."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun reluctantly handed over his hand, "Yes, please remember this, kid."
"Well, let's go down."
"My son, please retire."
Li Zhiyun's back disappeared at the palace gate, and Li Yuan sighed. In the past, he had never considered that something would happen to King Qin, so he did not train King Chu. Now that he suddenly wants King Chu to replace King Qin, he really cannot let King Chu achieve what he wants in a short time.
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After thinking about it, Li Yuan ordered the servant, "Pass on Pei Ji."
"yes."
Half an hour later, Pei Ji hurried to the Li Zheng Hall.
"Your Majesty urgently summons the old minister, but there is something important to discuss?"
Li Yuandao: "It's a big deal, but it's a big deal. I just had a long talk with the King of Chu. He didn't seem to want to get involved in the government affairs. He also said that he could be lazy when the prince returns."
be lazy?
Pei Ji secretly felt funny. This King of Chu was really unpredictable. Why would you want to be lazy if you let go of such a good opportunity to get ahead?
"Your Majesty, the imperial court is at the moment when it is hiring people. The King of Chu is very talented. Your Majesty must supervise the King of Chu in time."
"I think so too, but he seems a little slow."
slow?
Pei Ji understood. He thought for a moment and said, "How about this? Your Majesty can send someone to teach the King of Chu."
Li Yuan stroked his beard and pondered, "Who do you think can teach the King of Chu?"
Pei Ji said: "I have several candidates here for Your Majesty's reference."
"explain."
"Yes, the Prime Minister Pei Ju, the Minister of Zhongshu Tang Jian, the Minister of Huangmen and the Minister of Industry of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province Wen Daya."
Li Yuandao: "Pei Ju is the prime minister and has many things to do. It is not appropriate for him to go to Shence Mansion. Tang Jian is by my side and has always been my arm... Let's be Wen Daya. Daxingtai, Shaanxi Province
It has been abolished, so letting him serve as Huangmen's Minister is really an indignity."
"yes."
Li Yuan pursed his lips and said: "I order Wen Daya to be appointed as the Chief of the Palace of the King of Chu, and to assist the King of Chu in handling major military and political affairs."
"As commanded."
Soon after, Wen Daya received the imperial edict and went to the palace to meet Li Yuan in person.
Wen Daya has been very depressed recently. Originally, he was the Minister of Industry of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province, sitting in Luoyang and holding great power. However, after the death of King Qin, the court abandoned Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province and he could only return to Chang'an in despair.
What made him even more depressed was that the sage appointed him as the chief historian of the Chu Palace to assist the King of Chu.
Wouldn't this push him into a pit of fire? Now that the King of Qin is dead, the King of Chu has made Shen Ce a general, and the prince's status has gradually become more stable. At this time, if he is mixed with the King of Chu, won't he offend the prince?
As a hero of Jinyang Yuancong, Wen Daya felt that his boss did not understand him at all.
"Yanhong, the King of Chu has been naughty since he was a child. Wang Tong left early. I can only entrust him to you. You must not let down my hard work." Li Yuan said to him seriously.
Wen Daya wondered: "Your Majesty, the King of Chu has grown up, and the old ministers are teaching him, but I am afraid that he is not strong enough."
"You want to reject me?" Li Yuan's tone suddenly turned cold.
Wen Daya's scalp was numb and he said helplessly: "I will do my best."
Hearing this, Li Yuan's face softened and he said: "I know that you are disheartened by the death of King Qin. I promise you that King Chu will become the pillar of our Tang Dynasty like King Qin in the future. You must assist him well and
To comfort King Qin’s spirit in heaven.”
What?
Wen Daya was startled, and then he realized something.
"Yes, I obey your order."
"Yes." Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
On the way home from the palace, Wen Daya kept thinking about Li Yuan's hidden meaning.
When he sat down, his clever IQ regained the high ground.
"Your Majesty, this is to make the King of Chu more ambitious and to check and balance the Crown Prince." Wen Daya said with a wry smile.
He realized it later, but now he understood.
When the King of Qin died, the sage was worried that the prince would dominate the court and wanted to train the King of Chu to fight against the prince.
But why, this kind of 'good thing' happened to me.
To be fair, he also felt that King Qin's death had something to do with the prince. But no matter what, King Qin was dead, and there was a high possibility of fratricide. Why didn't your Majesty learn a lesson?
After thinking about it, he still felt that the saint was obsessed with that supreme position.
"Chief Shi of the Prince of Chu's Palace, this is really a hot spot."
Wen Daya shook his head and smiled bitterly. He and King Chu were not very familiar with each other, so he might have a headache in the future.