Datang Nongwang

Chu Suiliang went to Zhongshu Province.

Li Chongyuan was the only one to take care of the affairs under the door.

after all.

Before Li Ji returned, Li Chongyuan, who didn't go to the government office very much, was forced to go into business.

But even so.

Li Chongyuan went to the door every day, and it was just a circle, and he seldom sat in the hall to deal with the affairs of the door.

in fact.

It really doesn't matter whether there is Li Chongyuan in Menxia Province or not.

It is said that if there is no one, this department really cannot function.

Besides, doesn't the Menxia Province also have the servants of the Menxia Province, as well as the officials of the various divisions of the Menxia Province? Even if Li Chongyuan is really needed for some official business, the servant will find Li Chongyuan.

to this end.

In addition to going to the court every day, Li Chongyuan has one more task, which is to turn around the door to go to the province, and to go to the various departments under the door.

After nothing happened, Li Chongyuan would go directly to Judicial Temple and Sinong Temple for another visit. If nothing happened, Li Chongyuan would leave the office.

For Li Chongyuan, this kind of work is really boring.

Li Chongyuan is not a person who likes to sit in court, nor is he willing to be a down-to-earth court official. His direction is more in the field.

As the news of the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty ascended the throne spread to the kingdoms.

The Tubo Kingdom withdrew their troops because of the sudden death of their monarch. Cheng Yaojin and others received Li Ke's imperial decree to withdraw troops, and they were already on their way back to Beijing.

And the north.

Last year, it was rumored that the remnants of the north said they would gather 20 troops to attack Datang.

And from the beginning of this year, as the news said, the remnants really began to gather, intending to launch a war against Datang.

After hearing the news, Li Ke called several prime ministers in Beijing to discuss the matter.

"My dear friends, how should we deal with the matter in the north?" Li Ke asked after glancing at the several prime ministers present.

Tang Jian looked at Liu Hongji, and the two of them seemed to have already made up their minds, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, the remnants of the north suddenly launched an attack. Last year, they let out rumors, which shows that they have long been prepared. And Most of our dynasty’s army was sent to our Great Tang by the Supreme Emperor last year. At present, we can only wait for General Li and General Cheng to return to Beijing, and the Holy Majesty will decide who to send to fight against the northern remnants.”

What Tang Jian said, if there is something wrong, there is nothing wrong, if there is nothing wrong, there is something wrong.

The northern remnants have begun to gather. If they don't decide to order to move out at this time, the northern remnants will really fight at that time. The people from Datang are still on the way, which is obviously too late.

Wait for Li Ji, wait for Cheng Yaojin.

Isn't this a mess?

Li Ke looked at Tang Jian with displeasure in his eyes.

This made Tang Jian flustered.

Although Li Ke's amnesty has passed, Li Ke's movement has been very frequent recently.

This one comes down, that one goes up.

Tang Jian really didn't know if Li Ke became the emperor of Datang, would he still be the original Datang, and whether Li Ke would have a big reckoning.

but.

Although Tang Jian was a little flustered after being seen by Li Ke, at this time Liu Hongji suddenly answered: "Your Majesty, although what Master Tang said is a way to deal with it, but the news of the remnants of the north has been constant recently. It seems that there is something wrong with the remnants of the north. It may be possible to use force against us in the Tang Dynasty within two months. According to my opinion, there are very few people in Beijing who can lead the army, but there is one in front of the Holy Majesty."

After Liu Hongji finished speaking, he glanced at Li Chongyuan.

After listening to Liu Hongji's words, Li Chongyuan saw Liu Hongji glanced at him again, how could he not know that Liu Hongji was referring to himself.

What Tang Jian laid out at the beginning was to provide Liu Hongji with an excuse.

The two are bad enough.

When it comes to fighting, if you don't have hot weapons in your hands, you have gunpowder in your hands. It is estimated that ten Li Chongyuan are not in the hands of these veterans.

But when it comes to employing people, ten of these veterans are not in the hands of Li Chongyuan.

Li Chongyuan is not afraid of fighting.

But definitely don't like conspiracy theories like this.

Even though he had no right to refuse when he was sent to play, he had only participated in an Eastern Expedition with Li Shimin, so how could he compare with Liu Hongji.

After Liu Hongji raised his troops in Li Yuan, he gained his reputation from fighting.

He has accompanied Li Shimin on many expeditions.

But such a person, together with Tang Jian, started a conspiracy.

Li Ke looked at Li Chongyuan and then at Liu Hongji, thinking about it in his heart.

But at this time, Li Chongyuan smiled and said: "I am not good at martial arts. Even though I followed the former emperor in the Eastern Expedition, I also received the help of God, so I won the first victory in the Eastern Expedition. After all, you are a veteran. In Liu Pushe's eyes, I'm afraid it's as simple as drinking water and eating. I think back then, when the Supreme Emperor raised troops in Jinyang, Liu Pushe was the one who led you to kill Taiyuan King and Gao. After that incident, Liu Pushe You have participated in battles with the Supreme Emperor and the late Emperor many times, even on the way to the Eastern Expedition, Liu Pushe has made a lot of contributions."

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, the remnants of the north gathered all the soldiers to invade the Tang Dynasty. It is reasonable for the generals who are familiar with the north to fight against the enemy. Although I have made some achievements in the battle of Goguryeo, it is only because I have studied Goguryeo. , but this north, I am not familiar with it at all. I think Liu Pushe is the most suitable person, and also the most appropriate person."

Wanting to piss off Li Chongyuan, Li Chongyuan directly reflected back.

Liu Hongji was dumbfounded when he heard Li Chongyuan's words.

original.

He and Tang Jian had already planned that this time the remnants of the north wanted to invade the border of the Tang Dynasty, and they wanted to use this opportunity to let Li Ke issue an order for Li Chongyuan to lead the army.

Unexpectedly, Li Chongyuan found a lot of reasons, which made Liu Hongji start to be dumbfounded.

Li Ke is in a dilemma.

Li Chongyuan won the first battle in Goguryeo, Li Ke knew that Li Chongyuan won the first prize, but Li Ke really didn't know how to win it.

But Li Chongyuan did only participate in one battle, and this time, it was the Goguryeo War.

And the north has always wanted to attack Datang, which has been a war for thousands of years.

If an unfamiliar person is dispatched as a general, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Li Ke is inclined to Li Chongyuan in his heart, because Li Chongyuan definitely has a beginning and an end in doing things.

In the end, Li Ke looked at Chu Suiliang who had never spoken.

Chu Suiliang was seen by Li Ke, but he really didn't know how to respond to Li Ke.

This contest between the prime ministers ended in failure.

Tang Jian and the others left the palace.

On the way back to the mansion, Li Chongyuan was overtaken by his servants and returned to the palace again.

When Li Chongyuan saw Li Ke in a certain palace, Li Ke asked bluntly: "Shande, do you have the confidence to win?"

"Your Majesty, you heard it just now. I'm really not familiar with the northern battlefield. Even if I were given two or three months to study it, it would be nothing more than sharpening my sword. Moreover, there are few mountains and more plains in the north. Even if Your Majesty orders you to I lead the army, and given my lack of experience, if I really lose the battle, I will really have no face to come back to see you. Besides, I have so many things to do this year that I am too busy to lead the army." Li Chongyuan I really don't want to go to the north to fight.

One is unfamiliar.

Second, I don't want to.

There are indeed many things in three years.

Sima is also because he doesn't want to be stained with too many people's blood.

Once a war starts, it is killing.

Li Chongyuan believed that he was not a talented person in command, and if he commanded indiscriminately, many people would definitely die.

Li Ke made it difficult.

After thinking for a long time, Li Ke waved to Wang Li not far away, signaling everyone in the hall to leave the hall.

Wang Li got the instructions and led everyone out.

When Li Ke saw that there was no one in the hall, he said earnestly: "Li Jing is seriously ill, Li Ji and Cheng Yaojin have not returned, Li Daozong has to sit in Lingnan again, and I don't believe Yuchi Jingde. Let Liu Hongji go to the north to fight against the enemy. The generals of the older generation are getting old, and the people of the next generation are only you who can be trusted."

"Your Majesty, according to what you mean, do you insist on pushing me up?" Li Chongyuan heard it.

Li Ke really wants to go to the battlefield by himself.

Li Chongyuan actually understood what Li Ke said.

The people of the previous generation are all old.

Even Liu Hongji is old, so old that he is already in his sixties.

Li Ke nodded lightly, "Shande, you have a special talent in martial arts. Judging from the battle of the emperor's personal conquest of Goguryeo, you won the first victory, and no one would refuse. Moreover, gunpowder, I don't want too many people to intervene, and I also know that you dedicated the gunpowder to the emperor. Although the emperor has never used it, you know how to use it. Therefore, even if the north is a collection The 50 troops want to attack my Tang Dynasty, and I also believe that you, Shande, have a way to get rid of it."

"Your Majesty, don't think too highly of me. I'm really a rookie in martial arts, and I don't know anything. As for gunpowder, you can find a reliable person to master it, Your Majesty. When the first emperor was in power, I seemed to know that gunpowder was in the hands of Wang Li. Your Majesty, you can hand it over to Wang Li directly, or you can choose another person to handle it." Li Chongyuan was still a little reluctant to go to the north to fight .

Li Ke shook his head, "Shande, do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand?"

"What do you mean by His Majesty's words?" Li Chongyuan was a little confused.

Li Ke breathed out softly, "How long can Liu Hongji and Tang Jian stay in the position of servant? Tang Jian is already seventy-one, and Liu Hongji is also sixty-eight. The two of them are in the position of servant The Archer can only stay for half a year or a year at most, so it is time to abdicate and let the virtuous. As for you, Shande, it is impossible for you to remain in the position of servant forever."

"My lord, what do you mean, you want me to lead the army to fight against the remnants of the north, and exchange my military exploits for the position of servant?" Li Chongyuan finally realized.

Li Ke nodded vigorously, "That's right. The position of a servant must either have a talent for planning or have countless military exploits. But you, for what you have done these years, are well received by the people, and your reputation is not inferior to anyone in the court. And In the Battle of Goguryeo, you even won the first victory. If you can fight against the North Korean enemy, this will give you a big mark in your career. At that time, no one will object to your appointment as a servant of."

This.
Li Chongyuan was in trouble.

In Goguryeo, I have seen this kind of scene where you die and I live. Although it has been so many years, Li Chongyuan still resists.

Goguryeo is not a rival of the Tang Dynasty.

And the north has always been the enemy of the Central Plains.

In any dynasty, at any time, the north is a strong enemy of China in the Central Plains.

And this dynasty, every emperor, all took it as their duty to wipe out the powerful enemies in the north, and they never even stopped such wars.

When Li Shimin was in power, although most of the north was disintegrated or disabled.

But there are still some northern remnants who want to stand up again and go south.

Li Ke hoped that Li Chongyuan would lead the army and add a lot of money to his official career, so as to take up the post of servant.

Li Chongyuan didn't want to, but he couldn't resist Li Ke's will.

Li Chongyuan could refuse Li Shimin's will, but if Li Ke refused, there would be a gap between the two of them.

Moreover.

Li Chongyuan understood even more in his heart.

Li Chongyuan himself could use the Taishi Bureau to pave the way for Li Ke, and Li Ke would definitely be wary of Li Chongyuan in his heart.

There is a saying.

If Li Chongyuan can help him and Li Ke to the top, he can help others to the top.

Although Li Chongyuan has not discovered that Li Ke is wary of him so far, Li Chongyuan knows that he cannot go against Li Ke's wishes.

finally.

Li Chongyuan nodded, "Your Majesty, let that person make an order. As a native of Tang Dynasty, I, Li Chongyuan, should work hard for my Tang Dynasty until after my death. However, I need a few generals. With them, we may be able to fight against the northern enemy." Get twice the result with half the effort.”

"Sure." Li Ke was relieved.

Li Chongyuan was thinking and worried.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I saw that there was no one in the hall, and even Wang Li withdrew from the hall, and suddenly said: "My lord, I am your cousin. Although I paved the palace road for my lord, I want to share with you Tell me the truth."

"Huh? Shande, do you have any thoughts about me?" Li Ke immediately turned his gaze over upon hearing Li Chongyuan's words.

Li Chongyuan took a deep breath and said, "I can predict the future, but I don't know if you can be trusted, my lord?"

"Huh?" Li Ke didn't know, but the curiosity in his eyes made him get closer to Li Chongyuan.

As far as Li Chongyuan is concerned, "The Eastern Continent is unknown to anyone in my Tang Dynasty, but I can know that there is high-yield grain there. I even know that a month later, Liu Hongji will If he dies, Li Jing will also pass away in a month."

"Shande, don't talk nonsense." Li Ke didn't believe it, but his suspicions arose.

Li Chongyuan ignored it, and continued: "Your Majesty, do you know why I paved the palace road for you."

Li Ke shook his head.

"Because I know that if a childish slave takes control of our Tang Dynasty, the late emperor had a talented woman named Wu Meiniang. Because of the childish slave's favor, this girl will control my fate in the Tang Dynasty. So, does the Holy One understand?" In order to prevent problems between him and Li Ke, Li Chongyuan said something that shouldn't be said.

However, Li Chongyuan only said that he could predict the future, but he didn't dare to say that he came from later generations.

After listening to Li Ke, he became a little nervous.

But what Li Chongyuan said, he still didn't believe it, but he was more suspicious.

Li Chongyuan smiled lightly, "If the Holy Majesty doesn't believe it, you can send someone to contact Wu Meiniang, and you will know what kind of thoughts this woman has, or what kind of vision she will have. And the Liu Hongji I just mentioned is still Li Jing, One month later, the Holy Majesty should know."