Hou Junji has made considerable contributions over the years, and his official career has entered the fast lane. This time he is in Xihai, and he can still be included in the retinue list, which is proof of this.
And he has been walking around in the west, which is one of the reasons why he can accompany the emperor to the north. He is dealing with the Turks and is related to the affairs of the Eastern and Western Turks, so he needs a counselor who has been to Dunhuang.
For example, Pei Xingyan was a little less interested. It was just that he was on duty today and it was just the right time.
In fact, when it comes to Western Turks, Ashina Rongzhen also has a say. However, she has left Western Turks for many years and has a linear way of thinking. It is not appropriate to participate in such discussions.
When he comes, he may only say one sentence, all the Western Turkic bastards should be killed...
Well, by the way, in terms of seniority, Ashnarong really deserves to be called uncle by Yehu Khan, the leader of the Western Turks.
Datou Khan, who founded the Western Turks, is their ancestor. The civil strife in the Western Turks has always been a fight between the descendants of Datou Khan.
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The warrior Xun didn't like fighting and killing, and he also didn't like the remnants of the former Tiance Admiral's Palace. Most of the disputes back then were caused by these people, just for the sake of being a prince.
You are fighting for space, which makes everyone terrified, and these people like to force others to take sides. The warrior Yu was often squeezed by them back then.
He is a businessman with no roots. He has always struggled to survive in the cracks. Few people can look down upon him. Even Li Yuan actually treats him as a jester. Do you think it is easy for him to survive as a veteran?
"It's easy to kill people. But if the Turkic royal court returns to the Western Regions, will it be profitable for us in the Tang Dynasty? They are originally a family, and they are all surnamed Ashina. When they sit at the same table again, where will my position in the Tang Dynasty be?
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It's better to leave a leeway, maybe it will be easier to talk about it in the future."
Hou Junji glanced at the warrior Yu and said to himself that it was ridiculous for a merchant to talk about national affairs, so he wanted to refute it casually.
At this time, Fang Xuanling finally spoke, "Your Majesty has already made a plan in mind, and I don't want to say more..."
With just this sentence, the warriors Xun and Hou Junji shut up. They all looked at the emperor, probably with the same idea in their minds. Why didn't I see it? Are you kidding me? Fang Qiao, you sycophant...
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Pei Xingyan glanced around and decided not to speak at all. Compared to the others, he, a descendant of Dou Jiande from Hebei Province, was more like an outsider.
Watching the other people chatting, Pei Xingyan thought in his heart that it was time to go back to hear the news and meet his uncle in person.
The Pei family of Hedong and the Pei family of Luoyang have been separated for many years, but they are still in contact with each other. There are no two characters for Pei in the world.
After surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, he was able to go to Yanmen to lead the army because he was recommended by his uncle Pei Shiqing. Now that Pei Shiqing has resigned and returned to his hometown, the Pei family in Luoyang has only two or three kittens left, except for his younger brother Pei Xingjian who was sent back.
Their direct branch of the Pei family in Luoyang has left so little blood and flesh, so it is fitting that the title will take care of the Pei family in Hedong in the future.
This is how the families of the current generation came to be. When a clan member who had spread his branches abroad encountered a disaster, the first thing he thought of was to seek refuge with his clan members over there.
Therefore, the merger of the Pei family in Luoyang and the Pei family in Hedong is imminent. It is time for him, a boring family head, to go to his ancestral home and burn incense for the Pei family's ancestors.
Of course, this is also out of consideration for one's career...
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At this time, Fang Xuanling was talking in the tent, "But since your Majesty asked, I have to answer.
I just want to say that the DPRK has already made a decision to help the Turkic royal court return to the Western Regions, gather their country, and disperse their power.
I have heard that Tongyehu Khan has been kind and generous since he came to the throne, and is very popular. He is also very friendly to the Tang Dynasty, and there is no disrespectful act. However, the important affairs of the country do not follow personal feelings.
Tong Yehu Khan, don’t worry about the dying person.
As for what Shilang Wu said, haha, I heard that Ashina Nishu has been living in Chang'an for several years and is happy to miss Shu. His younger brother Ashina Tong'er led the army to attack Tubo for the Tang Dynasty and had great military exploits.
These are all the descendants of Datou Khan. They are now the eagle dogs of the Tang Dynasty. Compared with Tongyehu Khan and others, they are much docile. If there is anything going on in the Western Regions, you can send these two brothers there.
Furthermore, the imperial concubine is also the princess of the Western Turks. In the future, the Tang Dynasty will get involved in the Western Regions, and she will also be famous for her lessons. Why worry that the Western Regions will not have a place for the Tang Dynasty to insert its needles?"
Although he did not answer the question directly, Fang Xuanling's meaning was obvious. He agreed with Hou Junji. Warrior Xun looked at national affairs from a businessman's perspective. Even though his proposal was relatively novel, it could be compared with Fang Xuanling and Hou Junji.
But there is a big gap.
Businessmen advocate being harmonious to make money, and do not use swords and guns as a last resort. Politicians and generals are different. The interests in their eyes are essentially different from those of businessmen.
Two to one, the warrior Yu shrank his head. He looked down on Hou Junji, but Fang Xuanling's character and talent were something he had always admired.
Pei Xingyan remained silent. When the camp became quiet, he felt a little embarrassed and had to say a few words. No need to guess, he must be on Fang Xuanling's side.
Three to one, Li Po was very pleased. His ministers had unique vision and clear organization, which was a sign of the prosperity of the country. And if they had different opinions, it would be better.
It was still early, so Li Po asked another question to the examiner. Datang had an alliance with the Western Turks. If it were repeated, it would damage the credibility of Datang. What should we do?
As soon as he heard the emperor's words, Hou Junji looked at Fang Xuanling and said to himself that Fang Qiao had a reputation for being right in his words back then, but now he is more sophisticated. With just a few words, he could actually tell that Fang Qiao had already known what he said in the emperor's heart.
He has a plan, damn it, I’m not as good as him...
He had been getting along with Cheng DaHui for a long time, and he had also acquired some of Cheng DaHui's habits. He just rolled his eyes and came up with a bad idea, "It's a long journey from the Western Regions to the Tang Dynasty, so just pretend that the envoy has never been here?"
Li Po pursed his lips and smiled, but said nothing. The idea made sense, but it made people feel sneaky and not good.
How can you do something sneaky when something is both necessary and established?
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard. As long as the emperor's mind was set, there were too many ways to solve trivial matters. Because there were so many ways, he really couldn't come up with any good ideas for a while.
Li Po waited for a while, but when no one spoke, he waved his hand and said, "Fang Qiao stays, everyone else should go back and have a good rest."
After everyone had left, Li Po asked someone to bring a pen and paper and handed it to Fang Xuanling, "I ordered Ashina Ni to be Mo Zhuohe Yehu Khan, and the envoys from the Western Turks were handed over to him to deal with..."