This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 767 Volume Li Er’s Worries

From beginning to end, military and political reform cannot be decided at once.

Not only Li Er knew this, but everyone present, even Changsun Wuji who proposed this, also knew it.

He just took this opportunity to elaborate on his political views, which doesn't mean he has to have an answer today.

Many times, political opinions are slowly manifested bit by bit and require a long process.

This is Changsun Wuji's purpose.

Of course, almost everyone present had their own purposes. Li Er understood this, but he didn't mind. When he said this, his face suddenly turned cold and he said in a deep voice: "However, Duke Geng was right before. The Tang Dynasty has really slacked off in recent years! Although Zhang Liang deserves death, as the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, he is still capable. Yes, but he lost his life in the battle, so shouldn't you all be alert?
There are also brothers Li Junxian and Liu Shuyi, both of whom were the founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty. If they had no ability at all, how could they have laid the foundation for the Tang Dynasty in the face of all obstacles? "

Naturally, he did not forget what Feng Ang said.

Although he was very pleased that Li Chengqian understood what he meant, he was also frightened by the ability that Li Chengqian showed.

As he said, although Zhang Liang was weak, he was by no means mediocre. Li Junxian was an unparalleled warrior who followed him to retreat from the enemy. Even though he looked down on the Liu Shuyi brothers, this pair of brothers had more At that time, he still took his father's name, but speaking of it, when the Tang Dynasty was founded, they also charged into battle.

You can say they are mediocre, but you cannot say they have no ability at all.

If Li Er really had no ability at all, it would be impossible for Li Er to hand over the governorship of a state to Liu Shuyi.

"Your Majesty's words are reasonable." After hearing this, Changsun Wuji immediately stood up and said, "Although Zhang Liang was defeated, he still has ability.

This defeat of the Zhao Dynasty is indeed not a good signal for the Tang Dynasty. "

In fact, everyone knows what Li Er is thinking. The person most threatened by Li Chengqian's rise is Li Er.

Li Er is now in his prime, how can he endure such a powerful prince?
This is impossible and definitely cannot be allowed.

So everyone actually knew that Li Er would react to this.

Of course, they themselves were actually shocked by the development of the Ming Dynasty over the years. You must know that the one who defeated Zhang Liang was not the Ming Dynasty's already famous Resentment Army, nor the Changming Army that had become famous in recent years. The Silent Western Expeditionary Army, the Guilty Cavalry Battalion... and even the people of the Ming Dynasty!
This is what surprised them the most.

"Your Majesty, the development of the Ming Dynasty in recent years has indeed been amazing. Zhang Liang's defeat this time..." At this point, Changsun Wuji no longer concealed it. Everyone knew that the Great Zhao Royal Court was for Li Chengqian. Taking the blame.

But at this moment, Li Er didn't let go of this topic, and naturally he had his own intentions.

Do you really think Li Er is not worried?

Could he still forget how he got the throne?

It can be said that at this moment, everyone has their own intention, and Li Er's intention is very clear. He needs a clear attitude from these people.

As an emperor, it is impossible for him to trust anyone 100%, and he will never be able to do so. Even if he brings these people he trusts most to Gaozhou now, he still expects him to have unreserved trust in these people, haha, impossible.

Of course, if someone really gets Li Er's 100% trust, then just wait. Either he walks in front of Li Er, or he is forced to walk in front of Li Er. There are only two outcomes.

The emperor can't even trust his own son, let alone others?
This is also the smartest thing about Changsun Wuji. Since he has chosen to stand on the side, it is naturally impossible for him to stand on the wrong side at this time.

If he really wanted to confront Qin Muchu at this time, that would be the only way to die. It is impossible for Changsun Wuji not to understand this truth.

When Li Er heard this, he also showed a satisfied smile. This is what he is most satisfied with about Changsun Wuji. He always knows what he should do and can always grasp his position well.

As a father, there was no problem for him to put Li Chengqian behind the scenes, but as an emperor, he was unwilling.

This is not a relationship between father and son, this is a competition between two countries.

"The issue of the Ming Dynasty should indeed be taken seriously." Li Er said, "As a father, although I shouldn't say this, as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I must consider this issue.

Although none of us said it explicitly, everyone actually knew that the Ming Dynasty now poses a threat to the Tang Dynasty.

I heard that the main reason why Qibi Heli was able to defeat Zhang Liang was because hundreds of thousands of herdsmen from the Ming Dynasty swarmed in. This is the most shocking thing about the Ming Dynasty. "

Speaking of this, Li Er's tone became much heavier.

It's not that he hasn't paid attention to this matter. On the contrary, he attaches great importance to it, so he doesn't dare to speak easily.

But when everyone heard this, they all fell silent.

The most frightening thing about Ming Dynasty is Ming Dynasty’s almost abnormal cohesion and popular sentiment.

Even in the Tang Dynasty, they didn't believe it would be like this?
Not to mention a mere marquis, even if it is a duke, it is estimated that more ordinary people are still willing to take care of their own small life of one-third of an acre of land.

This is the difference.

"If we go by the war mobilization power shown by the Ming Dynasty this time." At this moment, Feng Ang stood up again and said, "The Ming Dynasty is really going to launch a full-scale war. The number of troops that can be mobilized in an instant will not be lower than Two hundred thousand."

Feng An had been in charge of Lingnan for many years, and if nothing else, he still had some foresight. He knew Li Er's intention at that moment.

He had no friendship with Li Chengqian at first, so at this time, he naturally knew which side he was on.

In this regard, these old foxes are really smarter than the other.

"It should be more than that." Changsun Wuji shook his head and said, "The Ming Dynasty we saw this time is actually just the tip of the iceberg. Don't forget, after all, this is just a decree from His Highness. If it were His Highness himself, Come out, with the mobilization shown now, it is determined to be more than this.

Moreover, after this battle, the people's support and cohesion of the Ming Dynasty will definitely be stronger. If a full-scale conflict between the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty really breaks out, the Ming Dynasty may mobilize more than 500,000 troops in a short period of time. This is what we have experienced in the past. It was not expected at all.

Before this, we had roughly estimated the military strength of the Ming Dynasty, which was roughly 100,000 string-controllers. However, after this battle, many things about the Ming Dynasty were exposed.

Relatively speaking, this is not a bad thing. "

Once his stance is firm, Changsun Wuji will not waver in any way. This is his greatest advantage.

Of course, when Li Er heard this, he frowned and said, "But have you ever thought about why Ming Dynasty exposed these things at this time?
Judging from the capabilities that Ming Dynasty has shown now, there is actually no need to expose so many things. To defeat Zhang Liang, it is really not necessary.

But in this case, why did Ming expose so much?

Who is he trying to intimidate? "

Speaking of this, Li Er's eyes turned cold. He hadn't spoken before, not that he didn't care, but that he was also deep in thought.

Obviously, he also has deep fears about everything happening in Ming Dynasty, but now that Ming Dynasty has become a climate, it is not something he can control if he wants to.

At this point, he knows better than anyone.

Maybe there are still people in the court who feel that the Ming Dynasty's crown prince has always been the Tang Dynasty's prince, so it won't be too much. But only Li Er knows that Li Chengqian is no longer the Tang Dynasty's prince. Compared with his status as the Tang Dynasty prince, he is the founder of the country. His identity is more noble.

Which one touches him more, the Tang Dynasty he inherited or the Ming Dynasty he defeated with one sword and one shot, is actually not a multiple-choice question.

"Your Majesty, what you mean is that Ming's purpose in doing this is actually to show off his abilities?" Wen Yanbo couldn't help but ask after hearing this.

In the early years, before he came down from the Ministry of Household Affairs, he and Fang Xuanling attacked Daming in all aspects. Speaking of which, he didn't have a good impression of Daming. It was normal for him to ask such a question now.

On the side, Fang Xuanling didn't say much, let alone stop him.

He actually understood somewhat. There was not a single fool present, and no one knew the twists and turns. No one had ever pierced the window paper before.

"This is actually the crux of the problem." Li Er sighed and said, "Now, you should no longer regard Gao Ming as the prince of the Tang Dynasty. Of course, I don't mean that Gao Ming is not the prince of the Tang Dynasty. , but Gao Ming already has a higher status.

At this time, if he only recognized his identity as the Prince of the Tang Dynasty and ignored his identity as the Prince of the Ming Dynasty, it would definitely not be respect for him.

even more……"

Li Er didn't finish what he said, but everyone understood what Li Er meant.

Indeed, Daming King, this is the most noble status of Li Chengqian now. If this status is ignored, Li Chengqian will definitely be angry.

No one wants to be ignored for their achievements, that’s just human nature.

"In this case, Tang Ming..." Fang Xuanling said, shook his head and said, "But if this really happens, this will not be a good result for either the Tang Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty.

The reason why Wei Chen tried to contain Ming Dynasty at all times was because he hoped that Tang and Ming Dynasty could integrate better, but it was not to shake the foundation of the unity of Tang and Ming Dynasty.

Now it seems that Wei Chen was wrong back then..."

As he said this, Fang Xuanling sighed deeply. For him, this was also a political failure.

Everyone in the Tang Dynasty knew that if the Tang Dynasty wanted to go further, unifying the Tang Dynasty and Ming Dynasty would be the simplest and most effective way.

Even now, I don't know how many people are looking forward to the day when Tang Ming will unify.

But judging from the current situation, Tang Ming's unification does not seem to be that simple.

At least the hope we see now is not as bright as before.

This is where Fang Xuanling feels helpless.

"I know that almost everyone is looking forward to the unification of Tang and Ming Dynasties, but I hope you understand that even I am looking forward to the arrival of that day. Although I know very well that the arrival of that day will not be beneficial to me, but to the Tang Dynasty , it will definitely be a great benefit!

But I know very well that the unification of Tang and Ming Dynasty is not that simple!

I am an emperor, and so is Gao Ming, do you understand?
Throughout the ages, none of the accomplished emperors wanted to stay under others for a long time!

This is Gao Ming's motivation for showing his strength this time.

Because he is also wary of Datang!

At the same time, it is also telling me that the Tang Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty are not that weak. "

After Li Eryi finished speaking, everyone looked stunned.

Otherwise, it was too straightforward, so I would have to tell everyone clearly that Tang and Ming would have to use force to determine a winner.

For a moment, everyone's minds began to run wildly, and they were also thinking, does Li Er have any other intentions? Or maybe Li Er started to prepare in advance for Li Chengqian's future visit to Dabao?
This is not impossible, relatively speaking, it is even the most likely.

Even though Li Er said so much, in the final analysis, he was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and what he thought about must be the Tang Dynasty. There is no doubt about this.

As an emperor, Li Er has always been qualified. No one can deny this.

Although he has his own selfish motives, so what?
From Li Er's ascension to the present day, various changes in the Tang Dynasty have confirmed that he is the most qualified emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Changsun Wuji and others have some ideas.

Just listen to what the emperor says. Who can really take it seriously?

"Aren't you all worried about this?" Li Er saw that everyone was silent and immediately said, "The situation now is actually very clear. Gao Ming will not return to Chang'an easily. It has been seen since the emperor's death in the exam. Gotta come out.

In the future, when Gao Ming will return to the Tang Dynasty, I don’t need to say much. My dear friends can all guess it, right? "

Everyone still didn't speak. This was not something they could say.

Your Majesty's words have come to this point, and there are no fools present. Isn't it obvious that Li Chengqian will not return to Chang'an until he dies?
However, everyone can understand Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian who is outside is the prince who holds the throne of the East Palace most firmly in the world. Once he returns to Chang'an, he will be like a tiger with his teeth pulled out. What kind of deterrence does he have?

But thinking of this, everyone was a little confused. During this period, Li Er was constantly supporting Li Ke. Everyone was not a fool, so how could they not understand his intention?

"Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji stood up at the right time and asked, "Can the conflict between Tang and Ming be controlled within a certain range, such as among the nobles?"

As soon as he said this, Fang Xuanling and others reacted instantly.

"Ke'er has been able to do his job in these years, and Gao Ming has not been in Chang'an for a long time. As a royal family, someone must stand up and take the lead, otherwise..." At this point, Li Er stopped talking again.

But when he said this, everyone became even more confused.

Give up Li Chengqian and support Li Ke?

This is absolutely impossible. First of all, it is not in line with the national conditions of the Tang Dynasty!
If this really happens, the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos!
Li Er is not a short-sighted person and is determined not to let Datang fall into such an embarrassing situation.

If this is not the case, it can only mean that Li Er has a big plan!