Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 923 The Prestige of the Western Regions Empire ([-])

It's him, it's him, it's him, Uncle Li Shuliang.The person who can pass the word to the emperor is Li Shuliang who has retired at home.I haven't seen him for a while, Li Shuliang is obese all over the body, and it is completely impossible to tell that this person used to be a general who commanded the army.Of course, his level of fighting is that of Confucius moving. There is nothing to say about this, and it would be impolite to say too much.

"Uncle Huang, how many benefits did the barbarian give you, and asked you to deliver the message?"

In Ganlu Hall, Li Zhiyun leaned against the table, and after listening to Li Shuliang's rhetoric, he asked him with a half-smile.The so-called rhetoric is nothing more than persuading the emperor to mobilize troops to take down the Western Regions and completely destroy the Western Turks.From Li Shuliang's point of view, with the great ambitions of the current emperor, he must have great interest in conquering the Western Regions, so he dared to come to see the emperor and state his opinion.

Now that the emperor explained the deal behind his back, he immediately became 'shy', and said falteringly: "Actually, it's not much, it's just a matter of 1000 taels. The old minister dare not be greedy, and is willing to hand over this windfall wealth to you." Give it to the imperial court as capital for Pingxi."

"1000 taels?" Li Zhiyun said, "Gold or silver?"

Li Shuliang said coyly, "It's gold."

"Hmph, this barbarian's handwriting is not small." Li Zhiyun scolded with a smile.In fact, Li Zhiyun knew that the benefits that the barbarians gave to Li Shuliang were definitely more than 1000 taels of gold.Otherwise, with Li Shuliang's current worth, he would not agree to the other party just because of a mere 1000 taels.

Li Shuliang said: "Your Majesty, that man's Chinese name is Hu Qi. He used to be a native of Yanqi, and he was concerned about the safety of his hometown. That's when he found the old minister. I hope His Majesty can send troops to rescue one or two."

Li Zhiyun closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then said: "Well, tell him, it's not time to send troops now. However, if he wants to return to the Western Regions, he can be allowed to leave."

Li Shuliang smiled awkwardly, "Yes, the old minister knows."

After sending Li Shuliang away, Li Zhiyun looked at the prince behind the curtain, "Prince."

"My son is here." Li Chengzhao came out from behind the curtain and bowed to the emperor.

Li Zhiyun taught: "Have you seen that, even the clan will bow their heads in front of yellow and white things one day."

"Yes, Erchen keep in mind."

"En." Li Zhiyun stood up, walked forward, and gently put his arms around his son's shoulders, "Come on, follow me to the Hall of Martial Virtue, the generals of Xiangguo are already waiting."

"Yes."

How to fight the Western Regions, when to fight, how many soldiers and horses are needed, etc. are actually not problems at all, because from the beginning, the Western Regions were left to Su Lie to manage.The imperial court was only responsible for providing him with money, food, soldiers and horses.

As for when the fight will end, that depends on Li Zhiyun's intentions.At present, Li Zhiyun still feels that the population of the Western Turks is too large, and there are too many soldiers. It is better to die more, which is more conducive to the stability and immigration of the Western Regions in the future.

The emperor's confidantes knew exactly what the emperor was thinking, and they were not surprised at all that they had been fighting like this all these years.Su Lie is standing still on the surface, and this is his idea.Then again, now is indeed not a good time to send troops.To win, you have to win once and for all.

After repeated calculations by the monarchs and ministers, the result is that the Western Regions cannot be completely pacified within one or two years, and it will take three years or even longer.There are three reasons, one is because there are many small countries in the Western Regions, it is not easy to take them all and make them surrender.The second is because the Western Turkic ministries still have spare power.Third, the Western Regions are too far away from the Central Plains, and the transportation is very inconvenient. It takes a long time to get definite information.

Therefore, the empire's strategy for the Western Regions is to advance steadily and steadily until the entire Western Regions are completely conquered.This time, the empire doesn't want any superficial surrender, what it wants is the complete destruction of the Western Regions and becoming an inseparable part of the empire.

In front of the East Palace.

Li Chengzhao finished his day's trip and was about to go back to rest, but he was stopped by someone as soon as he reached the door.

"Brother Huang."

The people who came were Yi Wang Li Chengyan and Qing Wang Li Chenglie.

"I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince." The two bowed their hands together.

Li Chengzhao helped the two of them up, smiled and said: "You two emperor brothers and I don't need to be too polite, if there is anything, let's go in and talk about it."

"Prince." Li Chenglie stopped him and said, "Let's talk here."

Hearing this, Li Chengzhao frowned, and said with a wry smile, "There's no need to avoid suspicion like this."

"Yes." Li Chengyan said helplessly, "Father won't say anything, but we must know the rules ourselves so that Father won't get angry."

"But it's not taboo to enter my East Palace to discuss matters." Li Chengzhao said.

Li Chenglie said: "Prince, it's better to be more cautious, there are some censors in the court who want to trouble me."

Hearing this, Li Chengzhao no longer insisted, and asked: "You are looking for me, but what can I do for you?"

Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie looked at each other and nodded.

Seeing this, Li Chengzhao reminded: "I can help with small matters. If it is a big matter, I can explain to you in advance that I can't help you much. Don't look at me handling government affairs with my father, but in fact I still mostly study."

"I know that." Li Chenglie said: "Actually, it's not a big deal, but when we heard about the war in the Western Regions, we all wanted to go there to open our eyes."

"You want to go to the Western Regions?" Li Chengzhao was taken aback for a moment, then asked in doubt, "Do the women in the palace agree?"

Li Chengyan said: "If you don't agree, you have to go. I don't want to be like my elder brother and stay in the university to study all day. It's boring."

Several of their brothers are currently admitted to university successfully.

"Then you go directly to Emperor Father." Li Chengzhao said: "It is a good thing that you should share your worries with Emperor Father, and Emperor Father will not refuse."

"Hey, the truth is this, but you are the crown prince, and we are brothers. For such a big event as going to the Western Regions, it's safer for the two of us to discuss it first. In case the father disagrees, you can also help us a little bit." Two." Li Chengye said with a smile.

"Okay, I know." Li Chengzhao said, "Go ahead and talk about it."

"Then thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." The two clasped their fists together.

Afterwards, the three of them chatted for a few more words before going back separately.Li Chengyan and Li Chenglie went directly to the Ganlu Hall, preparing to meet the emperor.

On the way, Li Chengyan asked: "Does Shiro think that we are provoking him?"

"How is it possible." Li Chenglie sighed: "Since he was registered as the crown prince, the emperor has regarded him as a high value, and his care for us has also become knowledge, and rarely involves major affairs of the government. On this point, Shiro I know it. With my father around, his position is very stable."

"That's true." Li Chengyan nodded, and then said: "Don't think too much, anyway, I'm going to go to the Western Regions this time anyway. Staying in Chang'an with nothing to do, I'm going crazy, I don't want to lose everything I've learned in stomach."

"I'm afraid that my father will disagree and think that we have different ideas." Li Chenglie said worriedly.

"Probably not." Li Chengyan murmured, "Who would dare to disagree with Father's prestige?"

"Second brother, what I'm talking about is in case the father thinks that we have disagreements with the East Palace." Li Chenglie corrected him.

Hearing this, Li Chengyan couldn't help laughing, "It should be fine, but we haven't thought about it. Besides, we have some small thoughts about the existence of the father, and the father may also dismiss it."

"That's true."

The two brothers talked and laughed, and came to the Ganlu Hall.

(End of this chapter)