Chapter 923 The Prestige of the Fengyun Empire in the Western Regions Seven
Chapter 923 The Power of the Western Region Empire (7)
It's him, he's him, the emperor's uncle Li Shuliang. The person who can pass the message to the emperor is Li Shuliang, who has retired at home. I haven't seen him for a while, and Li Shuliang is very fat. It's impossible to tell that this man used to be
A general who leads the army. Of course, his level of fighting is that of Confucius. There is nothing to say about this, and it would be disrespectful to say more.
"Uncle Emperor, how much benefit did the barbarian give you to deliver the message?"
In the Ganlu Hall, Li Zhiyun was leaning against the table. After listening to Li Shuliang's speeches, he asked him with a half-smile. The so-called speeches were nothing more than persuading the emperor to mobilize troops to take over the Western Regions and completely annihilate the Western Turks.
It seemed to Li Shuliang that with the current emperor's ambition, he must be very interested in conquering the Western Regions. That's why he dared to come to see the emperor and state his views.
Now that the emperor revealed the deal behind him, he suddenly became shy and said hesitantly: "In fact, it's not much, just a thousand taels. I don't dare to be greedy, and I am willing to use this unexpected wealth.
Give it to the imperial court as a means of pacifying the West."
"One thousand taels?" Li Zhiyun said: "Gold or silver?"
Li Shuliang said coyly: "It's gold."
"Humph, this Hu man's handiwork is not small." Li Zhiyun laughed and scolded. In fact, Li Zhiyun knew that the benefits the Hu people gave Li Shuliang were definitely more than a thousand taels of gold. Otherwise, with Li Shuliang's current worth, he would not be able to pay for a mere thousand taels of gold.
The two agree to each other.
Li Shuliang said: "Your Majesty, the Chinese name of that man is Hu Qi. He was once a native of the Yanqi country. He was concerned about the safety of his hometown, so he found the old minister. I hope that your Majesty can send troops to rescue one or two."
Li Zhiyun closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then said: "Well, tell him that it is not the time to send troops yet. However, if he wants to return to the Western Regions, he can be allowed to leave."
Li Shuliang smiled awkwardly, "Yes, I know."
After sending Li Shuliang away, Li Zhiyun looked at the prince behind the curtain and said, "Prince."
"My son is here." Li Chengzhao came out from behind the curtain and bowed to the emperor.
Li Zhiyun lectured: "You see, even the clan has a day when it bows its head in front of yellow and white things."
"Yes, please keep this in mind."
"Yes." Li Zhiyun stood up, walked forward, and gently hugged his son's shoulders, "Come on, follow me to Wude Hall, the generals of the Prime Minister are already waiting."
"yes."
How to attack the Western Regions, when to attack, how many troops and horses are required, etc., are actually not problems at all, because from the beginning, the Western Regions were left to Su Lie alone. The court was only responsible for providing him with money, food, troops and horses.
As for when the fight will end, that depends on what Li Zhiyun wants. At the moment, Li Zhiyun still feels that the Western Turks have too many people and too many fighters, so it would be more conducive to the stability and immigration of the Western Regions in the future if more people die.
The emperor's thoughts and confidants knew very well. They had been fighting like this all these years, so they were not surprised at all. Su Lie was apparently holding back his troops now, and this was his intention. Then again, it was true that he was not sending troops now.
Good time. If you want to win, you must win once and for all.
After repeated calculations by the monarchs and ministers, the result was that the Western Region could not be completely pacified in one or two years, and it would take three years or even longer. There are three reasons. One is because there are many small countries in the Western Region, and it is difficult to conquer them all.
Let them surrender. Secondly, the Western Turkic tribes still have some remaining strength. Thirdly, the Western Region is too far away from the Central Plains, and transportation is very inconvenient. It takes a long time to get accurate news.
Therefore, the empire's strategy for dealing with the Western Region is to attack steadily and advance step by step until it completely captures the entire Western Region. This time, the Empire does not want any apparent surrender, but the complete destruction of the Western Region and becomes an inseparable part of the Empire.
part.
In front of the East Palace Gate.
Li Chengzhao finished his day's trip and was about to go back to rest. As soon as he reached the door, he was stopped by someone.
"Brother Royal."
The visitors were none other than Yi Wang Li Chengyan and Qing Wang Li Chenglie.
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince." The two of them bowed their hands and saluted.
Li Chengzhao helped the two of them up and said with a smile: "You two royal brothers and I don't need to be polite. If anything happens, let's go in and talk."
"Prince." Li Chenglie stopped him and said, "Just say it here."
Hearing this, Li Chengzhao moved his brows and smiled bitterly: "You don't have to avoid suspicion like this."
"Yes." Li Chengyan said helplessly: "My father won't say it, but we have to know the rules ourselves to avoid our father being angry."
"But it's not taboo to enter my East Palace to discuss things." Li Chengzhao said.
Li Chenglie said: "Prince, it's better to be cautious. There are many censors in the court who want to cause trouble for me."
Hearing this, Li Chengzhao stopped insisting and asked: "You are looking for me, but what do you need help with?"
Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie looked at each other and nodded.
Seeing this, Li Chengzhao reminded: "I can help with small things. If it's a big thing, I can tell you clearly in advance that I can't help much. Although I am now handling government affairs with my father, in fact I still mostly study."
"I know that." Li Chenglie said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that we heard about the war in the Western Regions and wanted to go there to broaden our horizons."
"You want to go to the Western Regions?" Li Chengzhao was stunned at first, and then asked doubtfully: "Do the ladies in the palace agree?"
Li Chengyan said: "If you don't agree, you have to go. I don't want to be like my eldest brother and stay in the university to study all day. It's boring."
Several of their brothers have successfully entered college.
"Then you just go to the Emperor Father directly." Li Chengzhao said: "You want to share the worries for the Emperor Father. This is a good thing. The Emperor Father will not refuse to agree."
"Hehe, this is the truth, but you are the prince and we are brothers. For such a big thing as going to the Western Regions, it would be safer for us to discuss it first. If the father does not agree, you can also help us.
Two." Li Chenglie said with a smile.
"Okay, I know." Li Chengzhao said, "You can just go ahead and talk about it."
"Then thank you, Your Highness." The two of them clasped their fists.
Afterwards, the three of them chatted for a while and then went back. Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie went directly to the Ganlu Hall, preparing to see the emperor.
On the way, Li Chengyan asked: "Does Silang think we are provoking him?"
"How is it possible?" Li Chenglie sighed: "Ever since he was appointed as the crown prince, my father has regarded him as important to everyone, and his care for us has also turned into knowledge, and it is rarely involved in major affairs of the government. In this regard, Shiro
I know that. With my father here, his position is very stable."
"That's true." Li Chengyan nodded, and then said: "Don't think so much. Anyway, I have to go to the Western Regions this time. Staying in Chang'an with nothing to do will drive me crazy. I don't want to die with all I have learned.
in stomach."
"I'm afraid my father won't agree and think we have different intentions." Li Chenglie said worriedly.
"Probably not." Li Chengyan muttered: "With my father's prestige, who would dare to have different intentions?"
"Second brother, what I said is in case my father thinks that we have different intentions towards the East Palace." Li Chenglie corrected him.
Hearing this, Li Chengyan laughed dumbly, "It should be fine, we haven't thought about this. Besides, how old is our father? Even if we have some little thoughts, I'm afraid my father will be dismissive."
"That's true."
The two brothers chatted and laughed when they came to the Manna Hall.