The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 219 Li Shimin's Enlightenment

After dismissing Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong, Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian, "This battle with Tubo and Western Turks is absolutely inevitable."

"I don't know who you think will be in charge of the battle, so that we can fully display the might of the Tang Dynasty. Let those foreign countries dare not be so rampant again."

"Nowadays, there are so many strong generals in the court, and it is only time to pacify Tubo and Western Turks. My son, you think Li Jing will be able to get twice the result with half the effort." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

"There are indeed strong generals in the court. Qin Qiong, Wei Chi, Gong Cheng, Yaojin and others can all be on their own. But I think you are more suitable than them." Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and said.

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian couldn't help being taken aback.Then he opened his mouth and said, "Father, you are not going to let your son be in command, are you?"

"What's the matter, don't you think you can't do it without this ability?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian.

"I'm really worried that I don't have this ability. After all, I haven't been baptized by the flames of war. If I don't have the ability at that time, tens of thousands of people will die because of me." Li Chengqian shook his head. Said like a rattle.

"I think you just want to steal and play tricks, and you don't want to contribute to the country." Li Shimin said with a slight anger on his face, looking at Li Chengqian.

"Father, you think too highly of my son. Don't look at my son's cleverness, but if he really wants to go to the front of the two armies, he may not be able to handle it with ease." Li Chengqian was determined not to go.

"As the prince of the country, if you don't have a little military merit, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public in the future. I don't need to explain this truth, but you should understand it?" Li Shimin said.

"Father, my son doesn't want to be the prince from the bottom of my heart, this father should know. But it's not like what father thinks, because I'm lazy and don't want to bear this burden."

"It's just that I don't want to see brothers and sisters fighting each other." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin naturally understood that not everyone dismissed the throne.And it can even be said that they are all suffocating in secret, wanting to compete for the only dragon chair.

So Li Shimin sighed and said: "Don't you think you can stay out of the matter if you give up the position of prince?"

"You are the eldest son of Zhen, and you are so excellent in all aspects. So even if Zhen abolishes your prince and replaces him with another, the things you are worried about may not happen."

"At that time, he will be the emperor and you will be the king. Which emperor do you think is willing to see a king who threatens him?"

"I didn't think the same as you back then, but what did Li Jiancheng do?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian.

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian felt like waking up from a dream.Is this the so-called truth that the tree wants to be still but the wind doesn't stop?

Even in history, Li Shimin made the mild-mannered Li Zhi the emperor in order to protect himself and Li Tai.But how many half-brothers did Li Zhi kill?

Seeing Li Chengqian's thoughtful expression, Li Shimin said, "If you want your brothers to live in harmony and avoid fighting each other, then this prince must be yours."

"One day in the future, after you ascend the throne, you will be able to treat your brothers kindly. Although they may not be worthy of you."

Li Chengqian nodded vigorously, and then said to Li Shimin: "Father, my minister understands. I will leave the task of fighting for Tubo and Western Turks to my minister."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin nodded in relief.Then he opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian: "Then who are you going to take?"

"Let Xue Rengui and Zhao Tingxuan be the left and right vanguard officers, Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang be responsible for escorting the food and grass, and Xu Liang be the accompanying army adviser."

"Qin Huaidao, Yuchi Baolin, Changsun Chong, Du He and other minor princes are with the army." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin after thinking for a while.

Li Shimin never expected that Li Chengqian would not even bring a veteran with him.They are all fledgling boys.

So he opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian: "Don't you think you youngsters can pacify Tubo and Western Turks?"

"I feel that you must also bring Qin Qiong, Wei Chi, Gong Cheng, Yaojin and others. Only in this way can I rest assured."

"Those are all members of my father's team back then, so they are naturally loyal to my father. But they may not be that loyal to my son."

"That's why I feel that if I want to stabilize my prince's position, and even the future throne, I need to have my own team." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

"I am very pleased that you have this insight. But marching and fighting is not a child's play, so I will be the one to decide this matter." Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian.

"Then it's all up to the emperor's arrangement, but the vanguard officer and food supervisor must follow the arrangement of the minister." Li Chengqian nodded and said to Li Shimin.

"Okay, I can promise you this. After talking for so long, I'm a little hungry. You go get some side dishes and let the father and son have a drink." Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian nodded, then turned and walked towards his small kitchen.While walking, Li Chengqian said to himself in his heart: "You are worthy of being an emperor through the ages."

It turned out that while Li Chengqian was chatting with Li Shimin, Li Chengqian had already opened his eyes of merit.Through the eyes of merit, Li Chengqian has already understood part of Li Shimin's psychological activities.

It turned out that when Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were talking, Li Shimin was also wary.That is to see if Li Chengqian is ready to win over Cheng Yaojin and others.

Although Li Shimin is very confident in himself, he knows that Cheng Yaojin and others will not betray him.It is even more impossible to follow his son to create his own rebellion.

But he had to worry that his son would have such thoughts, after all, that's how he got his throne.

And Li Chengqian was determined not to bring Cheng Yaojin and other veterans to the expedition, even if it gave Li Shimin the greatest peace of mind.

In the end, the reason why Li Chengqian agreed to bring Cheng Yaojin and others was that he wanted Li Shimin to control his every move in front of the two armies.

Perhaps this is the sorrow of the royal family. It is impossible for anyone to fully believe in the presence of the emperor.Even his own son and Lao Tzu are the same.

However, Li Chengqian did not blame Li Shimin for this, on the contrary, he felt that this was the real Li Shimin, the real Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

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Not long after, Li Chengqian came back with four side dishes.Of course, I will not forget to bring an altar of fine Zhenguanzui.

After Li Chengqian put the food and wine on the table, the father and son chatted indifferently, and Li Shimin didn't leave the East Palace until late at night.

(End of this chapter)