Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1403
Because of the repentance of the marriage, there was indeed a lot of excitement in the court.

However, after everyone was boiling, Li Shimin began to ask again: "My dear friends, I regret my marriage in the Tang Dynasty, and Xue Yantuo will definitely quit. At that time, there will inevitably be another war. For this, what good strategy do you have?"

After saying this, Li Tai's eyes turned slightly, and he stood up immediately: "Father, Xue Yantuo may become angry and use troops with my Tang Dynasty again, so my Tang Dynasty should make preparations for battle earlier and send troops to garrison border."

Now that they know that Xue Yantuo may use troops, it seems that all they can do is to deploy in advance.

After Li Tai said this, the others quickly followed suit.

"Yes, my lord, take precautions before they happen. My Tang Dynasty should mobilize troops and horses as soon as possible to go to the border to resist Xue Yantuo."

"Yes, my lord, if you wait until the war breaks out before sending troops, it may be too late."

"........."

Everyone agreed to send troops in advance, and Changsun Wuji's eyes moved slightly. It was obvious that Li Taiyi or Li Ke supported this, fearing that they wanted their people to lead the troops to fight.

If their people led the army to fight, if they killed Xue Yantuo, it would definitely be a great achievement.

Their people have made great contributions, which will be very helpful to their next struggle for power.

Now, Prince Li Chengqian is not in Chang'an, the capital city, so the situation is a bit unfavorable for them.

Changsun Wuji thought in his heart, but he also secretly made up his mind that even if Li Chengqian was not in Chang'an, the capital city, he must ensure their interests.

Soon, after everyone finished speaking, Li Shimin was almost thinking about it. Although the deployment of troops in advance would waste manpower and material resources, it would definitely help them if they really fought.

In comparison, the manpower and material resources wasted in advance deployment are nothing.

"You guys are right. If that's the case, then who is more appropriate to send troops to send Xue Yantuo?"

Li Shimin asked, and soon, someone jumped out.

"My lord, I think Hou Junji is more suitable. General Hou is very good at fighting, and he has made many military exploits in our Tang Dynasty. If he leads the army, he will definitely be able to destroy Xue Yantuo and promote our Tang Dynasty."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I also think that Hou Junji is more suitable. If he sends troops, he will definitely be able to win."

"My lord, I think Li Xiaogong is more suitable as the king of the county. The prince uses soldiers like a god. It can be said that he is a rare person in the Tang Dynasty who can fight and is particularly brave. If the prince leads the army, he will definitely win."

Li Tai and Li Ke began to recommend their own people to lead the army. As long as their people lead the army, their power in the court will increase. If Xue Yantuo is really eliminated, it will be even more important for them benefit.

It can be said that they fought for this position with great joy.

When the two groups were fighting like this, Changsun Wuji also hinted that his own people recommended their generals.

For a moment, the entire court hall was very noisy.

Qin Tian stood in the main hall, but smiled sweetly, as if the things here had nothing to do with him.

Of course, these things really don’t have much to do with Qin Tian. He really doesn’t want to join in the fight for power among the princes. As for who will lead the army, he doesn’t need to comment. Li Shimin can choose by himself. Find a suitable person.

And that's exactly what happened.

When everyone was arguing endlessly, Li Shimin's place had already had a result.

In comparison, Li Xiaogong, as a prince, already had a very high status, if he was asked to lead the army, it would be unavoidable to overwhelm the master. Li Shimin did not want such a thing to happen.

As for the person recommended by Changsun Wuji, he can also lead the army to fight, but Li Chengqian has already gone to Bazhong, if he arranges Li Chengqian's people again, it will inevitably make Li Chengqian bigger, which is not what he wants to see.

Therefore, the emperor's balancing act made Li Shimin more inclined to Hou Junji.

Hou Junji is a member of Wei Wang Li Tai, supporting Wei Wang Li Tai can balance the power of Prince Li Chengqian, so that there will be no such thing as the change of Xuanwumen back then.

It's not that Li Shimin doesn't know that the rivalry between princes is not good for Datang, but he is really too worried that the Xuanwumen Incident will happen again in Datang, so it is really difficult for him to support Li Chengqian all the time, making Li Chengqian too powerful.

Once Li Chengqian's power becomes too powerful, he will soon live the life of his father, Emperor Li Yuan, and become the next Supreme Emperor, right?
In the struggle for imperial power, anything could happen, and he dared not take risks.

So soon, Li Shimin decided to let Hou Junji lead the army.

After the result came out, Li Tai finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like he got what he wanted.

However, this also gave him hope.

Perhaps, his father is still very optimistic about him, maybe he will be made a prince that day.

Li Tai was excited, but Li Ke was cursing inwardly, thinking that after returning home, he had to find a way to plot against Hou Junji.

Just like he plotted against Li Chengqian.

According to his estimation, Li Chengqian should return to Chang'an City from Bazhong soon. As long as Li Chengqian returns to Chang'an City, his plan can be implemented.

As for Hou Junji here, he will not let it go.

After saying this, the morning was over.

The weather in Chang'an City was still hot, the officials left, and Li Shimin also returned to the imperial study.

However, as soon as he arrived at the imperial study, a palace official came to report in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor is ill, and it looks a little serious."

Hearing that Li Yuan was ill, Li Shimin immediately became nervous. Although Li Yuan was forced to abdicate for the sake of power, Li Yuan is his father after all, and he still has filial piety in his heart.

"Putting out the Supreme Emperor's palace."

After giving the order, Li Shimin quickly led people to Li Yuan's palace.

At this time, in the palace, the palace servants and maidservants looked a little nervous, for fear that Li Shimin would suddenly get angry and take them out.

Not long after, Li Shimin came to Li Yuan's bedroom. Li Yuan was lying on the bed, looking a little weak. I hadn't seen Li Yuan for a while. Li Yuan lost a lot of weight and looked very listless.

"Father..." Li Shimin threw himself on the bedside with a plop. Li Yuan turned his head and took a look. Seeing that it was Li Shimin, he couldn't help showing a slight smile: "Shimin is here?"

"My son is not filial, my son is not filial..."

Seeing his father like this, Li Shimin's heart really hurt a little, the pain was like a knife, Li Yuan patted Li Shimin's shoulder, and said: "Oh Shimin, you don't have to be like this, father is tired, really tired Now, maybe it's time to leave."

These years, Li Yuan was so drunk that he didn't even know what the meaning of his life was. Maybe leaving would be a relief for him.

(End of this chapter)