The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1635
"What's Xiaojing's meaning?" Seeing Xuan Shijing's response like this, Li Chengqian was curious in his heart, could it be that Xuan Shijing had some other idea?
"Whether there is chaos in Xiongjin depends on whether Wa will join forces with Silla. As long as Wa does not send troops, Silla will not act rashly. Now this battle will not be fought, as long as Wa does not move. "Xuan Shijing said: "The Japanese country's Xiaode is seriously ill, and the former queen Huangji is ready to move, thinking about restoration. If she is really allowed to succeed in restoration, with that woman's ambition and courage, she will definitely join forces with Silla and cause trouble in Xiongjin. In this way, there will definitely be wars on the side of Tang Xiongjin, so the key to this matter is the battle between Xiaode and the queen."

Originally, Xuan Shijing thought that Xiaode was a sensible person, and it might not be good for neighbors to live too long, but in the short term, it is more beneficial for this sensible person to live, so Xiaode must last for a while, at least Until Songtsen Gampo died, he had to walk behind Songtsan Gampo.

Both Songtsan Gampo and Xiaode were seriously ill, but if they really died of illness, the order is very important. As for the threat to Datang, at present, there are more threats from the west. At least now, although the soldiers of Datang have passed strict In training, if you want to hit the plateau, you are still a little bit short.

On the Tubo side, that is to say, by taking advantage of the right time and place, they have an innate advantage against Datang. , No matter how wars are planned, this is reliable. Otherwise, fighting with Tubo will almost be a small fight at the border. If they can’t come down, we can’t go up.

Things have to be settled one by one. If two things go together, the trouble will not be one plus one equals two. If Waguo Xiaode and Songtsan Gampo die together, Datang will be more worried.

"It's not something we can grasp when Xiaode of the Japanese country will die. If we want to make him die earlier, we can think of a way, but there is no way to make him live longer." Li Chengqian said.

"Life is a matter of life and death, the King of Hades ordered him to die on the third watch, no one can keep him until the fifth watch." Xuan Shijing said.

"Then what can you do about this matter?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Stop Tubo." Xuan Shijing said: "Although the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are well-trained today, they have an inherent disadvantage in dealing with plateau warfare. They cannot be head-to-head. Therefore, even if they want to fight, they must first solve the east. As for Tubo Over there, according to the rules of our Central Plains, the first son is established and the elder is established. Although Songtsen Gampo’s son is dead, doesn’t he still have grandchildren? Children are like a blank sheet of paper, and it depends on how the adults teach them. "

Hearing Xuan Shijing's words, Li Chengqian nodded. That's right, if Songtsan Gampo died, it would indeed be much better for his grandson to inherit Zanpu's seat than his concubine's son to inherit Zanpu's seat. The people of Tubo respect Princess Wencheng very much. After Songtsan Gampo’s grandson inherits the seat in Napu, Princess Wencheng can teach him from the side. In this way, there will be at least ten years or even a rift between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. Decades of stable life, such a long time, is enough to clean up a Silla and Wa country.

I don't ask that there is no movement from Tubo, but I just hope that the news can come later, the later the better.

"But since we have this momentum, Datang also needs to make preparations in advance." Li Chengqian said.

Xuan Shijing nodded: "That's right."

"Why don't you come with me to see Emperor Father later?" Li Chengqian said.

Xuan Shijing shook his head: "No, it's enough for His Majesty to go alone. You and I will meet His Majesty together. Can you still suppress the noise?"

"Father summoned uncle and the other important officials, this is not a small movement." Li Chengqian smiled with downcast eyes.

"Forget it, since we know that there are not many stable days to live, we must seize the time to enjoy this carefree life. Your Majesty, His Highness can go there, and I should stay in the East Palace." Xuan Shijing laughed.

Seeing that Xuan Shijing didn't want to go, Li Chengqian didn't force him any more. After leaving the East Palace affairs to Xuan Shijing for the time being, Li Chengqian went to Xuanzheng Hall by himself.

When Li Chengqian went to the Xuanzheng Hall, His Majesty Li Er was still discussing matters with several ministers in the hall. He waited outside for a long time before finishing the matter inside. Li Chengqian bowed his hands and returned the gift one by one.

After everyone left, Li Chengqian entered the Xuanzheng Hall.

"My son-in-law pays respects to his father."

"There is no need to be too polite." His Majesty Li Er rubbed his head, it seemed that the discussion with several courtiers just now was a lot of trouble for him.

"Father is worried about the news from the Japanese and Tubo spies?" Li Chengqian asked cautiously.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Yes, I just summoned a few of them and asked their opinions. For a while, it was difficult to make a decision. Fortunately, this matter is only a symptom for the time being. , there is still a period of time, so there is no rush to make a decision immediately."

Even so, the responses of several confidant ministers gave His Majesty Li Er some headaches. In his own mind, it was difficult for him to make decisions for a while. They all proceeded from the starting point for the good of the Tang Dynasty. Everyone has their own opinions. , some for Datang, some for themselves.

No matter what happened in the past, the Tang Dynasty is different now, so the ministers have different considerations. This group of old ministers who used to follow His Majesty Li Er are still old after all. It's cautious, the more tactful, the less aggressive, and lost the vigor of the past.

And what about His Majesty Li Er?Although sitting on the emperor's seat, the ambition in my heart is still the same as before. I have a young heart, but my body can't keep up.

"Father asked my son to tell Xiao Jing about this matter, and only then did my son discuss this matter with Xiao Jing in the East Palace study." Li Chengqian said: "My son feels that what Xiao Jing said is somewhat reasonable. "

"Huh? What did Jing'er say?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

"Let's not move on this matter for the time being. Generally speaking, one word, delay." Li Chengqian said: "My son also knows that now our Tang Dynasty is developing steadily. We will take a further step forward with a hundred feet. This step, we will take it forward. It’s really not easy. Now I’ve stepped out, and I’m walking steadily. It’s not easy to use weapons for the time being, so I want to be safe. No matter whether it’s east or west, I don’t need to worry about it for the time being. I just need to drag it. Songtsan Gampo is seriously ill. Ganbu died before the filial piety of the Wa Kingdom, which is undoubtedly the best."

(End of this chapter)