The first free king of Tang Dynasty

Tang Sufan's eyes narrowed, revealing a bright light.

"Think about it, Lao Li, why did the Cui family smuggle Tubo instead of Silla and Goguryeo, which are relatively small in national power?"

Li Shimin's eyes were also fixed, and then he responded: "There is civil strife in Tubo?"

"That's right, there were more than two years of civil strife in Tubo, and Zanpu was killed by the clan's civil strife when he took office. Songtsan Gampo, who was in his teens, succeeded Zanpu. Isn't this the best time for the internal wars in Tubo?"

Li Shimin frowned and spoke softly.

"What do you mean, kid, that the Cui family is communicating with foreign enemies and using them as resources? Or, to make money from the war in Tubo?"

Since ancient times, arms dealers have made the most money.

Although the Cui family doesn't sell arms, isn't the ironware of this year equivalent to the arms of later generations?

Tang Sufan's face showed a rare cold and contemplative expression.

"This may be only one of them, and it is easy to make huge profits, but Lao Li, think about it, which is the biggest rebel tribe in Tubo right now?"

"Sheep!"

Li Shimin answered without hesitation, Li Shimin naturally knew all of these things well.

Even if Li Shimin's national power is in danger for a few years, Li Shimin will always keep an eye on the movements of other countries. This is also a good habit of an immediate emperor.

After all, no one can say for sure, who is the next foreign enemy that Datang will start a war with?

There was more certainty in Tang Sufan's tone.

"That's right, it's Yangtong. Think about it, Lao Li. Now the leader of Yangtong is in his prime, and Tubo Zanpu is only a ten-year-old kid. Think about it, if you were Cui, who would you choose?"

Li Shimin said again without hesitation: "Of course it's Yangtong!"

Although the new Zanpu in Tubo has abilities that are not among his peers, he is still a young man who is not yet in his prime.

To put it bluntly, it is still too tender——

"Then the problem is, of course, that Tubo, apart from the current Turkic foreign countries, has better natural conditions, and has plateaus and mountains as natural barriers, and has better "prosperity conditions" than Turks~"

"What I'm afraid of is that the Cui family, apart from helping the enemy to buy the government, while making huge profits, the ultimate goal is Datang!"

"It's Datang?"

Tang Sufan's final decisive words made Li Shimin's eyes shrink instantly.

Although this kid is usually not scruples about morality, he is foolish, what he says is always confusing, and what he does is more casual and unrestrained.

But this kid's vision, Li Shimin naturally thinks that he is not as good as him from some angles.

This is also a difference in the times, or a different understanding of the world.

"Why?"

Li Shimin immediately asked impatiently.

This matter must be clarified. How big a wolf ambition this Cui family is hiding is no different from a bomb buried deep in the Tang Dynasty.

Tang Sufan, who was sitting on the snowy ridge, looked at his two silly apprentices fishing in the hole, and said with a calm expression.

"Old Li, you just said that since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the influence of the Tang royal family has gradually expanded, and it can barely compete with several great families. After all, the current emperor must be a hero~ "

"At least since Han Wu, few emperors have been able to do what Li Er is doing today."

Although the channel with this kid is not about the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty...

But Tang Sufan's sudden praise made Li Shimin's eyes full of complacency, so it was very useful.

how fresh
This brat who can't spit ivory out of his mouth finally complimented me sincerely, which is much more comforting than a nice word from Wei Zheng, the farmer.

Before he knew it, Li Shimin's waist straightened a little.

Sitting on the ridge, Tang Sufan couldn't see Li Shimin looking forward to his pride.

Then he said melodiously to himself.

"You think, clan ethics started in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and reached its peak in the Han and Wu period. When the aristocratic families were at their peak, in the Western Wei Dynasty, eight aristocratic families could completely control the politics of a country!"

"Since the world has been in chaos and the world has been re-divided, the aristocratic family controls Wen Han's reputation. Naturally, he hopes that the country's political trends will be in his own hands."

"After all, even a family doesn't want a 'knife' that fears him to be cut off at any time~"

"As for the Li and Tang royal family, they were able to establish their careers with the support of the family, but the imperial power is the only one, and the secret struggles have begun since the generation of the Supreme Emperor."

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing the sound.

Yes, after the father was able to establish a career, the aristocratic family became the biggest obstacle after the troubled times.

Whether it is politics, people's livelihood, or even military affairs, aristocratic families will always be the biggest trouble stuck in the middle.

To put it hypocritically, the aristocratic family affects the people's livelihood in the world, but to be honest, it affects the imperial power and the unification of the world!
The two are incompatible, under an imperial power that wants to be stable, it is already doomed...

"But who would have thought that Li Er would come out on the way. Li Er is a generation of horse emperors. He has opened up territories, appointed people on their merits, and is more open-minded than previous emperors. How could the aristocratic family not see it?"

These words, Tang Sufan did not mix any emotion that Li Er is his father-in-law now, but he was talking about the matter from the perspective of future generations.

If Tang Sufan saw Li Shimin's grinning face behind him.

I definitely couldn't help but rant back a few more words, let this fellow recognize the reality.

"So, the best state of struggle between the royal family and the royal family is balance, the balance between the royal family and the royal family!"

"Since this year, too many things have happened. The entire Tang Dynasty attacked the Turks, and there is a possibility of a big victory. Four or five years have passed since the disaster year. The natural law of reincarnation will eventually have a good year~"

"And within the Tang Dynasty, as long as there is no possibility of another accident in the royal family, it will only become stronger!"

Accident……

cough cough...

Li Shimin's grinning face froze suddenly, and he quickly looked around and pretended not to hear.

The face changes like a Sichuan opera.

Unexpectedly, to put it bluntly, as long as the royal family will not have major civil strife in the future, it is similar to someone killing brothers and killing brothers for fun, and the strength of the Tang Dynasty can be seen impressively.

But now the royal family Li Er is just starting to grow up in his prime, and the prince is only ten years old, at least within ten years, it is impossible to think about it.

Immediately, Tang Sufan came up with a summary.

"So, the balance between the family and the royal family is also the balance between the foreign countries!"

With the last sentence, Li Ermeng woke up.

The little thought just now was quickly put away.

"What do you mean, brat... the aristocratic family doesn't want me to unify the Tang Dynasty!"

Tang Sufan couldn't help rolling his eyes, and then said something jokingly.

"Nonsense, if Li Er was invincible at the beginning, the family would still be so arrogant?"

Li Shimin was also used to Tang Sufan's unique way of speaking.

The meaning is already understood.

Those eyes couldn't help but darken secretly, with a coldness, the eyes of this family have been put on for a long time.

Then Tang Sufan's voice pointing Jiangshan continued.

"And in the future, you think, if Datang regains Mobei, who will be the next biggest enemy of Datang?"

"Of course it's Tubo!"

Tubo, as a country that is not much different from the land of the Tang Dynasty today.

Naturally, the national power is quite strong, if Tang Dynasty was not born in the Central Plains, Tubo may not be strong.

What's more, although Tubo is high and far away, there are natural dangers as evidence. If Tubo is in harm's way, the eyes will naturally be Tang.

"So, his family must also ensure that the Central Plains will not be in danger, and that Li Er will not be prosperous and the world will not be unified, so as to ensure the balance of his family!"

"At the moment, the Turks are still talking about it. If Tubo becomes the great enemy of the Tang Dynasty for ten years, or even 20 years and 30 years, then the balance between his aristocratic family and the royal family will not be more than ten years, 20 years, 30 years...?"

"So, Cui's smuggling with Yangtong may be a one-step plan~"

One step and three calculations!
What a step and three calculations!
After listening to Tang Sufan's words, Li Shimin went to ask Huang Zhong Dalu, feeling restless for a long time.

At the same time, Li Shimin was extremely fortunate that Tang Sufan was now his son-in-law, and he was able to see the deepest conspiracy hidden in the family from a small smuggling!

What kind of vision and incomparable talent is this? !
This kid can always give you an unstoppable "surprise" at the right time!
In order to maintain his low-key personality, Tang Sufan said modestly.

"Of course, Lao Li, these are all my personal conjectures, they are groundless, so don't talk nonsense~"

Tang Sufan, who was able to start a business for nothing in his previous life and also founded a company, said.

Being careless is just his attitude towards life, and his ability to hide it is his serious assessment of the situation.

These, although there is no record in history.

But it didn't stop Tang Sufan from thinking about these in a short time...

After all, anyone who invested in a stock in the previous life could not help but analyze its prospects, background, and development trends.

As such a huge family, talents are produced, Tang Sufan doesn't believe that no one in the family can't think of this.

Besides, the current Datang seems to have gone astray because of the arrival of a person who does not belong here.

Didn't you see that the attack on the Turks has sped up for more than half a year?

"As far as your silly imagination is concerned, how can ordinary people compare..."

Li Shimin smiled helplessly as if calming his mind, but the deep thought in his eyes never stopped.

"Although it's just your kid's imagination, Cui's actions clearly correspond to your words!"

This Cui family, I also underestimated them.

In order to conform to the fact that this cheap old man is not yet ready for a showdown, Tang Sufan still added a very "intimate" sentence.

"Also, Lao Li, don't make any noise, just go and ask for credit in front of Li Er. This is groundless and unfounded. Be careful when Li Er says that you are not in the right mind. One day, you will feel that you are a dog leg with too much heart and give you up. Cut it off, then we're really screwed~"

The corner of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, do I still need to go and fuck with "Li Er"?

I heard everything here clearly, I can't understand what I understand, okay?
However, Li Er felt that this kid hadn't discovered his identity yet, so he nodded along, looking "obedient"~
"Don't worry, Your Majesty is merciful. Is it because of your rhetoric?"

However, in order to save face, Li Shimin still replied.

"Hey, Lao Li, being with you is like being with a tiger~ I'm not worried that one day you won't do well, who will protect me?"

Tang Sufan made fun of it as if he was looking for a "slut".

But in Li Shimin's ears, there was something deep in it, and he couldn't help frowning.

Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger?
Is this kid really so secretive about royal officialdom?
However, sooner or later, the identities of me and Guanyin's servant will be revealed, how will this kid deal with himself?

For a while, Li Shimin's mind was very different.

If Tang Sufan knew that his line, which he used to hear in Gongdouju, made Lao Li's thoughts go straight, he probably couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

At this time, Li Junxian looked at the Weng and his son-in-law in the distance.

He glanced at Tang Sufan with admiration.

How many people in this world can talk so eloquently with His Majesty, and even have such a grand family.

He can be sure that as long as His Majesty reveals his identity in the future, this Mr. Tang will still be an existence above the court.

This majesty is the father-in-law, the queen is the princess, the wife is the princess, and the apprentice is the prince. Isn't it invincible at the beginning?
Who can compare?

Coupled with Mr. Tang's unpredictable talents and means, it's so terrifying~

What's more, Mr. Tang's skills and means, learning a thing or two are enough to burn incense, he can remember it.

In the future, I must show more respect to Mr. Tang~

Tsk tsk, Liu Xiao next to him is the celebrity in front of Mr. Tang.

Pay a little, it should always be right.

Afterwards, Li Junxian felt bored while waiting on the side, so he directly showed an "approachable" smile, and said to Liu Xiao who was beside him.

"Brother Liu, how is life outside the palace?"

That smile is like a person whose face has been paralyzed for a long time suddenly shows you a "secret" smile.

Looking at it, Liu Xiao suddenly got goosebumps all over his body.

However, Liu Xiao was very tactful and hurriedly answered.

"Don't dare to act, dare not act, General Li is too polite~"

Although Qianniuwei and Baiqisi belong to two systems.

However, in the army, Li Junxian always held the official position of Zhonglang General in the Left Guard Mansion, and he was also the commander of the Hundred Knights of the Imperial Palace's hidden guards, and the close ministers around His Majesty.

How dare he offend a fourth-rank Qianniuwei?
"Hey, we are all brothers in the army, and we don't have any official positions outside, so we don't have to be so famous!"

hiss~
Is this guy something abnormal~
Liu Xiao couldn't help but feel vigilant.

……

Afterwards, the Weng and the son-in-law were also casual.

Li Shimin was probably tired from standing, so he just sat down on the edge of the snow-covered ridge.

For a while, people who don't know can know that the one sitting on the ground is the identity of Weng's son-in-law.

Those who didn't know thought it was like two friends chatting, enjoying the rare leisure today.

But it's true, today, Li Shimin didn't even stay with old humerus like Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling in order to escape, and Wei Zheng didn't even dare to bring that troll.

Alas, it's rare to have a clean ear~
After talking about the business, Tang Sufan's carefree voice was heard.

"By the way, Lao Li, tomorrow is the New Year's Eve. The people are reunited and the country is safe. Tell me about the big festival. Why does Li Er want to watch the whole night?"

Tang Sufan mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally, with a bewildered smile on his face.

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(End of this chapter)

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