Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 274 We were born on top of the world

If we get to that point, what will be the result?

The prestige that Li Shimin had gained may be lost in one day.

The Tang Dynasty has lost its deterrent power. Will the barbarians from all over the world still obey the orders of the "Khan of Heaven"?

Can an imperial edict allow various ministries to send troops to cooperate with the Tang army? Can the border be as stable as it is today?

Chen Qingsi knows that Jiangnan is suffering. As a major grain-producing area, Jiangnan has shouldered responsibilities that it cannot bear.

But the hardship in the south of the Yangtze River is better than the hardship in the world.

What's more, if the world is really going to change, how can Jiangnan survive alone?

Although Chen Qingsi felt sorry for the people in Jiangnan, she didn't think Li Zhi's actions were wrong.

It is better to take the initiative when you have an advantage than to be passive when you are at a disadvantage.

Therefore, Chen Qingsi emphasized in the end: "I believe that the only way to stop the war is to fight. Without the power that His Majesty has exerted over the years, Zhang Zhanshi thinks the border will be so stable? The border has always been unstable, how can we maintain trade routes and develop ourselves?"

"Mr. Chen's words are wrong! I thought that Mr. Chen was different from the rest of the world, with a heart of compassion and justice, but he turned out to be like most people. He is also a vulgar person who ignores the livelihood of the people in the world for his own false reputation."

Compared with Zhang Wenguan, Li Jingxuan's tone was a bit heavier. He is an old-fashioned man and sees things in black and white. Chen Qingsi's remarks are a heinous crime in his opinion.

All the main combatants, without exception, are influenced by the warlike atmosphere of this era. They only think that one general can make thousands of bones dry, and exchange the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers and the common people of the world for their own fame.

Only a few people like him and Zhang Wenguan can resist the temptation of fame and are truly wise men who can make decisions for the people.

Chen Qingsi was a little surprised. Is Li Jingxuan mentally ill?

It makes sense, but why does he inexplicably develop a sense of superiority, openly accusing himself of being vulgar and saying that he owes him something?

Regarding Zhang Wenguan, Chen Qingsi is still interested in arguing.

Facing Li Jingxuan, he was not even interested in talking.

Zhang Wenguan insisted that his thoughts were correct and opposed Chen Qingsi's statement, but he regarded it as a disagreement in political views and could treat it rationally.

But Li Jingxuan firmly felt that he and Zhang Wenguan were right, and Chen Qingsi and others who held opposite opinions were wrong.

It is completely the attitude that everyone in the world is drunk and I am sober, standing at the highest point of morality and despising all living beings.

There is no way he can relate to such a person. No wonder Liu Rengui wanted to punish him even if he did not hesitate to leave a stain on himself.

Historically, Zhang Wenguan was seriously ill, and Li Jingxuan inherited his political legacy. It happened that Liu Rengui, the main militant faction, was in power at that time.

Li Jingxuan regarded Liu Rengui as a national thief and sinner. Every time Liu Rengui asked for a memorial, no matter what the opinion was, Li Jingxuan held different opinions and obstructed him. He wanted to drive Liu Rengui out of the temple.

I don’t know if Li Jingxuan went too far or something, which made Liu Rengui anxious. Liu Rengui, who has always been upright, made a mistake. Since Li Jingxuan has always opposed the main battle and thinks it is easy to fight, then push him to the front line and let him guard Hexi. , see what he does.

Maybe Liu Rengui wanted Li Jingxuan to see what a battlefield was, or maybe he wanted him to know how ridiculous his no-war philosophy was in the face of Tibet, which was already gaining momentum. As a result, Li Jingxuan met Lun Qinling, the military god of Tubo.

One side is the most famous general in the world, and the other side is an idiot who knows nothing about soldiers. The result can be imagined.

Liu Shenli's army in the Tang Dynasty was completely wiped out. Li Jingxuan retreated to a low ground because he did not know how to use troops.

Lun Qinling directly seized the high ground in all directions and trapped the Tang army in an urn. Just when the Tang Dynasty's 180,000-strong army was about to be annihilated, Heiji Changzhi seized the opportunity and attacked the Tubo military camp at night, frightening the Tubo army back. Li Jingxuan was able to pack up the remaining troops and flee back to Shanzhou.

After that, Li Jingxuan became completely honest...

Li Jingxuan also wanted to educate Chen Qingsi and let him know that young people must look forward, and said with sincerity: "A truly virtuous man's achievements should not be based on the corpses of soldiers and the plight of the people, but on the people of the world. Enjoy peace and let everyone in the world have food and clothing. A true warrior should not fight a vigorous war, but stop the war and save the people from the disaster of war. Even if he is unknown for this, he is regarded as a warrior without distinction. War merits!"

Li Jingxuan's expression was passionate, with a hint of fanaticism in his eyes.

Chen Qingsi has a big head. This kind of person is the most troublesome and the most speechless.

Because Li Jingxuan is not a selfish person, all his actions are not for his own interests, but for the public good. This is what he really thinks. He really felt that if he wanted to save the world and let the people live a good life, he must stop the war, cut military expenditures, and use the saved money to develop people's livelihood.

You can't reason with this kind of person. He is not selfish, stands at the highest point of morality, treats all those who oppose him as villains, and thinks he is invincible.

Seeing that Chen Qingsi was silent, Li Jingxuan was quite proud of himself. They all said that Chen Qingsi was talented and eloquent. This was nothing more than what he saw today.

Chen Qingsi regretted a little and sighed.

Li Jingxuan said with a smile on his face: "Mr. Chen, there is no need to sigh. It is not too late to make up for the situation."

He thought Chen Qingsi had convinced him.

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "Li Zhan Shicheng misunderstood. I just regret that I wiped out the five Tiele rebels too quickly. Otherwise, I would have asked Li Zhan Shicheng to reason with them. Let them not rebel. So as not to hurt the peace. But it doesn’t matter, aren’t there still Goguryeo and Baekje? If there is an opportunity, I will propose to Your Majesty that Li Zhanshicheng be the envoy to persuade Goguryeo, Baekje and other countries that have disloyal intentions. Let them stop fighting, let everyone sit down and develop people's livelihood in harmony, why not be beautiful?"

Li Jingxuan was startled at first, and his expression instantly became extremely ugly.

Chen Qingsi ignored him, but looked at Zhang Wenguan and said: "Zhang Zhan, we are not the only country in this world, Tang, and we are not warlike and bloodthirsty. It is a contest between countries. If we can win on the battlefield, why? To make all the barbarians from all over the world surrender? Do you really rely on benevolence, righteousness, morality, etiquette, justice and integrity?"

Zhang Wenguan was silent for a moment and said: "For the glory of the Celestial Kingdom, is it worth spending such a high price to maintain? Why not reduce unnecessary expansion and shrink the strength within a controllable range for the sake of the people of the world? Cultivate civil affairs internally and externally. Defend the territory and put the people first?”

Chen Qingsi said: "It is indeed feasible for other countries to do this. But it is not possible for us in the Tang Dynasty."

"Why?" Zhang Wenguan looked puzzled. He couldn't understand Chen Qingsi. He didn't understand why it was necessary to fight, expand the territory, and develop people's livelihood so that people all over the world could live a prosperous life. Isn't it more meaningful?

Chen Qingsi pointed to the territory under his feet and said: "Because the land we are stepping on is called Datang, and you and I are both Chinese. We were born to stand on top of the world, feeling the cold scenery at high places. We should not be third Once, it will become meat in other people’s mouths.”

(End of this chapter)