"What's more, what Cui Shangshu just said about Xiongjin Sima and merchants, my sons and ministers also disagree. Xiongjin Governor's Mansion is our Tang Dynasty territory, and it was invaded for no reason. How can a misunderstanding be explained? What's more, I train
The soldiers were lost near the city gate, and Silla was just a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. As an official of the Shang Dynasty, what was wrong with going to one of his cities to look for the lost soldiers? As a general in charge of the army, you should love your soldiers like your own sons.
If one of our soldiers is lost, what is wrong in going to look for it? If it is according to what Pei Shizhong and Cui Shangshu said, after our soldiers are lost, is it right for the general to ignore them?"
Li Xian glanced hard at Pei Yan and Cui Zhiti on the side, and then continued: "Also, although those businessmen have low status, they are also people of the Tang Dynasty. They usually pay taxes to the country? Now they
If he was wrongfully killed, we will not seek justice for him? If this is true, our actions will chill the hearts of businessmen all over the world. Who will travel thousands of miles abroad to do business in the future? Who else will be willing to pay taxes for the country?
What's more, as a superior country, we, the Tang Dynasty, can't even protect our own people? How can we have the dignity to gain respect from other countries?"
Li Xian's words were so heartfelt that he immediately aroused applause from the ministers. Prince Shaobao Hao Chujun immediately clapped his hands and praised: "What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is very true, and all the ministers also agree. I am very confident."
The reason why the Tang Dynasty is feared by other countries is mainly because there are a group of people with lofty ideals who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic. In return, we, the Tang Dynasty, must ensure their safety, whether in our country, or in any other country, we, the Tang Dynasty
The common people cannot be bullied by others. As for being unjustly killed by others, it will be a disgrace to the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the minister also believes that we should send troops to Silla to scare other countries by teaching Silla a lesson so that such incidents will not happen again.
Actually, if you think about it carefully, this matter is not only for the people? It is also for the majesty of the Tang Dynasty."
Liu Rengui, the young master of the crown prince, nodded and said: "Your Majesty, Queen of Heaven, our Tang Dynasty has been strengthening its troops in the Northeast for more than ten years, and the Silla thieves are ready to stir up trouble everywhere, lest the world will not be chaotic. At this time, the situation in the west and northwest areas is calm.
, it was the time when we were deploying troops against Silla. Your Majesty, the old minister Wang, and the Empress of Heaven obeyed the will of God and the people and sent troops to Silla to eliminate future troubles."
This time, except for Li Xian, none of his ministers said a word. Just a letter from the three loyal ministers under Gaozong was equivalent to dropping one blockbuster bomb after another, which shocked Empress Wu and her party members.
They find it difficult to accept.
At this time, the ministers under Li Xian such as Wang Bo, Lu Zhaolin, King Luo Bin, Du Shenyan, Guo Yuanzhen, Chen Ziang, as well as the newly promoted Yao Yuanzhi, Song Jing and others all bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen, Liu Shaofu's words
Very true, I would like to second my opinion."
At the same time, many middle- and low-level officials also bowed their heads and said: "I second my opinion."
Hearing this, Emperor Gaozong was shaken again and nodded: "My dear friends and Xian'er are right. Although we have financial difficulties, we, the Tang Dynasty, can still afford to fight this battle. I believe that after this battle, our country in the eastern part of the Tang Dynasty will be able to win this battle."
The border can be stable for at least ten years. If it is handled properly in the future, it is estimated that the eastern border will be permanently peaceful. Uh, Mei Niang, what do you think?"
Regarding the current situation, even though the confidants around her were waving flags and shouting, Empress Wu also knew that nothing could be done. However, she was not an ordinary person. She immediately thought of a new idea, so she said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Prince and all of you, my beloved
The ministers all have the intention of serving the country with fists and fists. Although I am a woman, I still do my duty. I have no objection to the attack on Silla. Next, let’s discuss the leader of the pacification of Silla. I think I will pacify Silla.
, none other than General Xue Rengui."
"Haha, Mei Niang's recommendation is exactly what I want. I think so too. What do you think?" Emperor Gaozong was very happy when he saw that Empress Wu unexpectedly recommended his confidant, but he was too embarrassed to make the decision directly, so he
asked the ministers.
When the ministers saw that the opinions of the "two saints" who had been wrestling with each other were surprisingly unified, naturally they all had no objections and unanimously praised the emperor for his sage.
But Li Xian knew that there must be a conspiracy, so he looked at Empress Wu suspiciously, wondering what kind of medicine she was selling in her gourd.
Emperor Gaozong was naturally overjoyed when he heard this. He laughed and said: "In that case, it's settled. The leader of this expedition is Xue Rengui. This time we will definitely defeat Silla and redefine the border."
But Empress Wu smiled faintly and said: "The general has been decided, and the deputy general will naturally have to choose one. I recommend General Youwei Quannan. This man has always been prestigious in Liaodong. If he is allowed to go to appease the people of Goryeo, he will definitely win."
The common people help each other and make the army and people of Goguryeo serve the Tang Dynasty to the best of their ability. In this way, the pacification of Silla will be more effective with half the effort."
"Well, this is very reasonable, I'm sure..."
"Father," before Emperor Gaozong finished speaking, he saw Li Xian suddenly kneeling to the ground and said solemnly: "Father, this must not be done. The original people of Goguryeo have been managed and educated by General Xue for more than ten years.
, have long forgotten the pain of losing their country, and don’t know what Goguryeo is. Now sending the Quan boy to Northern Xinjiang is really superfluous and unnecessary. The Quan boy is already very influential among various ethnic groups in Goguryeo. If he is sent to the North
Xinjiang will definitely incite the national sentiment of Goguryeo. In this way, although we can defeat Silla more conveniently, it will cause instability in Goguryeo. If he also strikes back at that time, wouldn't it be like
The Turks rebelled, causing more unrest like Silla did?"
But I heard Empress Wu sneer and say: "The prince is very worried, but you are just making a speculation based on doubting the loyalty of General Quan. In the final analysis, it is just a speculation. If General Ruo Quan is loyal to me, the Tang Dynasty,
Geng Geng, aren’t all your speculations just baseless suspicions? Every year in the Tang Dynasty, Tibetan generals surrender. If you have this attitude, which Tibetan general is willing to surrender to the Tang Dynasty?"
As soon as Empress Wu finished speaking, Mr. Quan stood up immediately, and then said to Emperor Gaozong: "The loyalty of the humble minister to your majesty can be seen day by day. If the humble minister dares to betray your majesty, he is willing to suffer the punishment of heaven. After his death, he will be eighteen
A layer of hell, where you will never be reincarnated for eternity."
Emperor Gaozong nodded slightly when he heard this, and said gently: "Quan Aiqing, I have always known that you are loyal and have always been virtuous. How can I not believe it? Haha, this time I go to Silla, you will be the deputy chief of Jincheng Road.
As for the other deputy general manager, let Li Duozuo, the governor of the Xiongjin Prefecture Governor's Office, do it. The matter has been settled and the court has dispersed."
"Your Majesty, wait a minute, I have something to say." Seeing that Gaozong was about to leave the court, Empress Wu sat still, then she cupped her hands towards Gaozong and said.
"Oh? I wonder if Mei Niang has anything else to do?" Gaozong was very surprised when he heard this and couldn't help laughing. (To be continued.) This chapter has been completed!