People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 947 Everything belongs to the emperor

"The idea is great, but the ambition is too great." Liu Rengui sat in the central hall, put the memorial in his hand to one side, and looked up at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan sat on the left side and said with a wry smile: "My son-in-law is also thinking about the future governance. If Changzhou and Songzhou can be connected together, grain and grass can be sent from Sichuan and Sichuan to Qingdong, and there will be trade in the future." Everything is convenient when going about it.

But that's all a thing for another day. Now what Sun-in-law wants to do is to transfer these three thousand mountain soldiers to Changzhou. "

If Changzhou and Songzhou can be connected, Li Xuan's secret forces can be completely integrated.

Liu Rengui could vaguely see some of his ambitions, but he never wanted them to be that big.

Liu Rengui's expression became solemn, he looked up at his children and grandchildren playing with him in the courtyard outside, shook his head, and sighed softly: "This is not easy!"

"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded seriously and said, "If this is true, it means that the strategies of Pingyang County Duke and Pengcheng County Duke are likely to be completely ineffective."

One memorial negated two big men in the court, and Li Xuan's memorial was also powerful.

"This is your last resort." Liu Rengui turned his head and looked deeply at Li Xuan, and said directly: "This is also the best strategy in your mind."

"If Pingyang County Duke or Pengcheng County Duke Zhen Wuhai is defeated, in order to avoid Dafeichuan happening again, I'm afraid we can only make this layout."

Li Xuan looked at Liu Rengui calmly, not knowing clearly in his heart that he was pouring cold water on the hearts of countless courtiers who were actively plotting against Tibet.

"I will hand the memorial to His Majesty, but you must be prepared and wait until His Majesty summons you at any time." Liu Rengui looked at Li Xuan and solemnly reminded him.

Although Li Xuan's strategy seemed like pouring cold water on him, no one could easily abandon it.

Because even the emperor was worried about the overall situation.

What should we do if the defeat of Dafeichuan is repeated in the future?
Li Xuan's strategy not only gave them the possibility to avoid tragedy, but also left the possibility of turning defeat into victory.

No matter what the emperor does, he must be prepared for this possibility.

……

"The new year is about to pass, and we have to face reality after all."

Li Xuan lowered his head slightly and sighed softly: "Qinling is not easy to deal with after all. If you are careless, the whole army may be wiped out.

The core, as well as the front line, and all soldiers, must tighten their hearts again. "

After last year's victory in the war, after several rounds of publicity, almost everyone in the army or in the court had the appearance of being a proud soldier.

If we start a war, let alone a big war, we will be lucky if we don't suffer a huge defeat.

Liu Rengui picked up the memorial again, looked at Li Xuan, shook his head and said, "In this case, some people may say that Xianxiu, you have a low opinion of both Pingyang County Duke and Pengcheng County Duke.

Inevitably, some people will ask, Xianxiang, do you want to be the commander of an army? "

Li Xuan smiled, nodded and said, "My grandson-in-law has indeed thought about it, but does Mr. Yue think he really has a chance?"

Li Xuan couldn't help but shook her head. She could think of some things, but it would be strange if she really put them out in the open and wouldn't be laughed at.

"Why don't you have a chance? Isn't this your chance?" Liu Rengui looked at the memorial in his hand, sighed softly, and said, "You have to be lucky. If the person sitting on the throne is not His Majesty, this thing alone is enough. Destroy your Changzhou governor."

"Sun Xun knows." Li Xuan nodded, and then said: "If Sun Xun does not hand over such a thing in advance, and everything happens like this in the future, then Sun Xun will be charged with a sinister mind and evil conspiracy. Now. Now Submit it in advance, and if this happens in the future, your grandson-in-law will not be suspected."

Li Xuan told the truth. As a clan member, merits and demerits are not too important. What is important is the emperor's thoughts.

Li Zhi is also an emperor, and his suspicion is definitely no less than that of other jealous emperors in the past dynasties.

It's just that he is generous and considerate, and does not give others the slightest chance to rebel.

Therefore, as long as he is honest with the emperor, Li Xuan will only have merit in the future, no demerits, and no suspicion.

"What you said makes sense." Liu Rengui had no choice but to nod, and then sighed softly and said: "Now that you have this memorial, if Duke Pengcheng falls into this situation again, no one can accuse you. .”

"Actually..." Li Xuan raised her head, looked at Liu Rengui and said, "My son-in-law is doing it for your majesty. Your majesty is not in good health. If there is another defeat in Dafeichuan..."

Liu Rengui's face suddenly turned cold.

You must know that during the defeat of Dafeichuan, the emperor's health was very poor, and it was only then that he wanted to pass on the throne to the crown prince.

That is to say, I feel better now that I have taken good care of myself recently.

If there is another defeat like the one in Dafeichuan, it is hard to say whether the emperor can survive it.

After a long time, Liu Rengui said: "I will hand this memorial to Your Majesty in private, and I will also tell Your Majesty your words without saying a word."

"Thank you, Mr. Yue." Li Xuan earnestly handed over his hand.

……

In the banquet hall, the two large tables were already filled with wine and food.

Holding Xiaoxia Niang in his arms, Liu Rengui looked at Li Xuan and asked in a low voice: "You will not be here when Xiaer is full moon, and you may not be able to come back when Xiaer is one year old. Do you want to prepare in advance and give the half-year-old celebration banquet to her?" pass."

Li Xuan was slightly stunned and turned to look at Liu Jinyu. He really hadn't thought about this problem.

Xia Niang's birthday was on the eighth day of July last year, and this coming eighth day of the first lunar month happens to be her half-year-old birthday.

To be honest, Li Xuan really should hold a half-year-old banquet for her.

"As for the Liu family and the clan brothers, as well as friends like Lai Sui, Di Renjie and Qin Ming, it's just a matter of time. After all, Xianniang is still too young to meet too many strangers." Li Xuan finalized the matter.

"Okay, that's it." Liu Rengui breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Li Xuan and said: "Last year, Duke Liang was uneasy and the right minister was tired, and now Prime Minister Hao is also infected with cold...

We people are getting older after all, and it won’t be long before we retreat one by one, so you have to be prepared. "

Li Xuan's expression changed slightly, and then she held her hands in earnest and said, "Son-in-law understands that everything that needs to be done has been done, and the only thing left is to work in the place."

Now in the DPRK, Li Xuan has the help of Liu Rengui. Once Liu Rengui leaves the DPRK, there will be no acquaintances in the DPRK.

Without anyone to take care of her, Li Xuan's pressure will increase greatly.

That's why he wanted to open up Changzhou and Songzhou.

However, what Liu Rengui really said was not this. He was talking about the prince.

Duke Liang was in poor health, Prime Minister Right was in poor health, Prime Minister Hao was in poor health, and the emperor's health was not much better either.

Liu Rengui's words to Li Xuan were actually reminding him of his future fight for the throne.

Li Xuan also made it very clear that he has tried his best in the past and will step back in the future.

Liu Rengui nodded calmly and said softly: "You are a man who can retreat bravely from the rapids."

Liu Rengui had already served once in his early years, but due to the critical situation in the government, the emperor reactivated him.

"My grandson-in-law thinks so too, but unfortunately, I don't have a chance to speak. If I come back, it will be too late." Li Xuan couldn't help but sigh.Li Xuan could see Li Xian's crisis, how could Liu Rengui not see it, but how could they persuade Li Xian if they wanted to?

There are too many interested people and families around Li Xian.

Under the pressure of countless people, even Li Xian could only move forward with his head covered.

An emperor's eldest grandson is Li Xuan's greatest help to Li Xian.

Similarly, if used incorrectly, this greatest help will become Li Xian's most deadly talisman in a very short period of time.

"Let's take it one step at a time." Liu Rengui shook his head. Even he could only avoid this kind of thing.

Li Xuan smiled and said: "Yue Weng is in good health and will not be a problem for another 30 to [-] years. What preparations are needed."

After a slight pause, Li Xuan said: "Besides, there is Your Majesty."

"Yes, and Your Majesty." Liu Rengui nodded lightly.

Everything is on the emperor.

The emperor is the one who truly dominates everything.

Li Xuan also knew that in the future Li Xian would be deposed due to conspiracies. If there was nothing that could really shake the emperor completely, who could depose him.

In the future, it will be difficult for Li Xuan to do anything else besides being herself.

Therefore, you need to let others ignore you.

After a moment of silence, Liu Rengui said: "By the way, there has been a lot of excitement in the Ministry of Civil Affairs recently about going to Changzhou to take up a post. Isn't there something you don't want to do?"

The most valuable thing in a new state is official positions at all levels.

The governor, the chief historian, the Sima, the official who joined the army, the six cao who joined the army, and the six county magistrates were all the places that the big men in the court fought for.

Li Xuan is only sure of one thing: officials at all levels must have certain abilities.

For example, if a Fa Cao joins the army, he must be transferred from Dali Temple; if a scholar joins the army, he must be transferred from a general as a supervisor...

In this way, it will not be easy for others to intervene.

But in addition to these, the county magistrates, county lieutenants, and chief registrars of each county are also appointed by the court.

Li Xuan did not interfere much other than recommending people like Zhuge Minghui.

"How can it be so easy to recommend people to the Minister of Civil Service?" After a slight pause, Li Xuan looked at Liu Rengui and said, "In a place like Changzhou, which young man from a big family would be willing to go, let alone the other In war, people who can make up their minds and have the background behind them are not much less capable, that is enough."

After listening to what Li Xuan said, Liu Rengui couldn't help but nodded continuously and said, "You are indeed very good at employing people."

"Thank you, Mr. Yue." Li Xuan smiled slightly, her eyes falling on the dining table in front of her.

……

In the night, Li Xuan had just returned to Prince Peng's Mansion, and Li Bi was already waiting in front of the door.

A moment later, in the study, looking at the secret letter in his hand, Li Xuan frowned.

Ming Chongyan went to Yeting Palace four times in two days.

Yeting, a side house in the palace, where the ladies of the palace live.

It is also where the sin slaves live.

Li Xuan didn't understand why his cousin Zhao Gong passed this secret letter over.

Ming Chongyan was in charge of the secret guard, and it was no big deal to go to Yeting in the palace.

Unless the identity of the person he is meeting is very important.

The palace is the place of right and wrong.

Ming Chongyan is about to start a dispute.

Li Xuan sighed lightly, that kind of right and wrong is not something ordinary people can easily provoke.

Look at Ming Chongyan, he just caused some trouble and he is already being watched closely.

This is still in the palace.

I'm afraid even he himself didn't know that his movements were being watched closely by Zhao Gong.

The inner court is the territory of the inner guards.

Li Xuan picked up the secret letter, put it on the fire, and ignited it completely. The embers were thrown into the basin and stirred into a pulp.

Li Xuan stood up and walked towards the door.

Li Bi stood at the door, holding his hands with a solemn expression: "Your Majesty!"

"Don't do anything, and there's no need to send a message back." Li Xuan said calmly, and Li Bi nodded immediately.

Cousin Zhao Gong is a smart man. There is no movement from the Nanchang Palace, so the meaning is already clear.

……

At dawn, Li Xuan stood up alone.

Be careful and try not to wake Liu Jinyu and Xia'er.

This girl is finally sleeping more regularly at night.

After gathering her thoughts, Li Xuan got up and put on a purple python robe.

The emperor is going to offer sacrifices to the northern and southern suburbs this morning, and he needs to be accompanied throughout the process.

Just as he was changing clothes, Li Bi appeared again.

Li Xuan frowned and then waved the maid away.

Li Bi bowed and held his hands in his hands: "Your Majesty, Doctor Chaosan has a secret message."

Li Xuan immediately took the secret letter, but when he saw the words on it, his brows instantly frowned.

Hao Xiang reported that he was ill, and the imperial doctor came to the house.

(End of this chapter)