Will Ming

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Chapter 430 IX Debate

A major event is being discussed in Taiyuan Tang's mansion in Hedong, which is big enough to change the current situation of the Sui Dynasty.In Tang Gong Li Yuan's study, several of his confidants were there, everyone was excited when talking about the big event that was about to be launched, and at the same time, they were not lacking in caution.Chen Yinshou, Changsun Shunde, Pei Ji, Liu Renjing, Liu Hongji, none of these people is frivolous and nonsensical. When they get together, they can analyze everything logically.

There was a meeting in Li Yuan's study, and Li Yuan's confidants and advisers were gathered.And the private courtyard where his second son Li Shimin lived was also having a meeting, but there were only two people.One is naturally the second son Li Shimin, and the other is his confidant Li Jing.Coincidentally, people on both sides were discussing the matter of raising the flag to rebel. Unfortunately, both Li Shimin and Li Jing seemed a little anxious, so that if Li Shimin's decision was delayed by half a day, perhaps not so many people died people.

Unfortunately, when Li Yuan's study was unified, Li Jing had already bid farewell to Li Shimin, and went straight to Chang'an with only a dozen entourages.

In the evening, Li Yuan left all the people who attended the meeting today to have dinner together, and then sent someone to ride a fast horse to set off overnight, and invited Tang Gong's eldest son Li Jiancheng and fourth son Li Yuanji back who were away on business.It's just that the two of them will definitely not be able to come back in the next few days, so Li Shimin's presence is a little bit abrupt.

The food was simple, but because everyone present was in a good mood, it was inevitable that they drank a few more glasses of wine, and everyone's face was flushed.Especially Chen Yinshou, he spent the longest time in Tang Gong's mansion, even longer than his grandson Shunde. The eldest son Li Jiancheng studied with him since he was a child. It can be said that he regarded Li Jiancheng as his own son to a certain extent.Tang Gong Li Yuan finally decided to raise troops, which was a great event and a good thing for the Li family, and most importantly, in Chen Yinshou's view, it was a real good thing for the son.

With Tang Gong Li Yuan's connections, and Tang Gongfu's elite soldiers, as long as they wave their flags and shouts, they will follow. The influence of the Li family is definitely not comparable to that of Dou Jiande and Xu Yuanlang.According to Chen Yinshou's analysis, the Li family is very likely to turn the family into a country, and if Tang Gong can really accomplish his great cause, then the son will become the prince, and the prince will become the emperor sooner or later, and he will be the emperor's teacher.

The Chen family may have a chance to replace the Pei family, Yuwen family, and the Dugu family's status in the court, and become the first family of the new dynasty!This made Chen Yinshou, who had already passed the year of knowing his destiny, couldn't help feeling a strong restlessness and excitement in his heart.This feeling was something he had never experienced in his life.Therefore, he feels that he is full of vitality all over his body now.

Thinking of these things, he couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Changsun Shunde glanced at Chen Yinshou, the corner of his mouth twitched, and the sneer that appeared on his lips was fleeting, and he was naturally very clear about Chen Yinshou's pride in his heart.So he was a little jealous, Chen Yinshou belonged to the eldest son Li Jiancheng, but because he planned to betroth his eldest grandson Wugou to the second son Li Shimin a long time ago, he was already on the wrong team.Thinking about it now, he still regrets it a little, but history cannot repeat itself, and he can only pin his hopes on the second son Li Shimin. Fortunately, Li Shimin is not a person who cannot be helped.

Although the Second Young Master didn't spend much time in the mansion, and his relationship with the advisers in the mansion was not good, but the grandson Shunde was very optimistic about Li Shimin's future, because Li Shimin had shown enough ability in the military.In the battle on Saibei Grassland, don't say that the military exploits were actually attributed to Li Xian, Dongping County, Luoshixin, Youzhou. The second young master's ability to turn the credits into his own already speaks volumes.

So even though he was unwilling, he also knew that if he switched to Shizi Jiancheng now, he would be ridiculed and ridiculed, and it was obviously not a day or two too late to vote at this time.Chen Yinshou's position beside the son was unshakable, even Tang Gong Li Yuan also valued him very much.And it seems that if Duke Tang becomes a major event in the future, the position of crown prince will still be established by the eldest son, and will never be passed on to the second son Li Shimin.

So if the eldest grandson's family has a good future in the future, he must let himself take a gamble.

Bet right, maybe the eldest grandson's family can leap forward.If the bet is wrong... so what?The eldest grandson's family is loyal to the Li family. As long as Tang Gong is still there, he and his nephew, eldest grandson Wuji, and eldest grandson Wugou can at least have no worries about food and clothing.

Politicians are also speculators. It depends on whether the bet is right, whether the bet is hard enough, and whether it is big enough.

Therefore, even if Changsun Shunde and Chen Yinshou had no conflicts, none of them would find the other pleasing to the eye.Changsun Shunde made a mistake a few years ago, this time, he must fight for it with all his strength.He looked at Li Shimin who was sitting with him at the table, and felt a faint movement in his heart.

The eldest son Jian Jiancheng and the fourth son Li Yuanji were not in Tang Gong's mansion, so there was only one Li Shimin at the banquet today.

"Shimin, I want to ask you something for my father."

Li Yuan smiled and asked: "If there are rebels coming to attack Taiyuan, but the city is empty of troops, do you have a way to defend Taiyuan?"

"Father is in Taiyuan, how dare the child talk nonsense? Besides, father, Angu Hedong, is loved by the people and admired by the soldiers. Who would dare to easily offend him?"

"Let's talk about it, it should be your father's assessment."

Li Yuan said with a smile.

Hearing Li Yuan's question, Changsun Shunde put down his chopsticks first, put his hands on his knees, and waited quietly for Li Shimin's answer.Seeing that he was so solemn, Chen Yinshou and the others couldn't be too presumptuous, and they all sat up straight.Among them, Liu Hongji, who has a very good relationship with Li Shimin, also stared at Li Shimin intently, waiting for his answer.

"Suppose that the city is empty of troops, but there is plenty of food and grass, and the main force of our army is thousands of miles away and it is difficult to rescue them. My child thinks that the people will be mobilized to defend the city with a promise of huge profits, and then they will try to spread rumors among the enemy troops. Let’s just say that Taiyuan’s reinforcements will return in a few days, disturb the enemy’s morale, and then send capable men out of the city to ask for help.”

These few words are quite satisfactory, there is nothing wrong with them, but they are not brilliant at all.

Li Yuan nodded and asked, "Who do I ask for help?"

"If the situation is in crisis, it is natural to know how to be flexible. My child thought that it would be okay to ask the Turkic people for help."

Li Yuan was noncommittal, and asked again: "Then do you think, Jian Jian, Yuan Ji, and your three brothers, who is the most suitable for guarding Taiyuan? Who is suitable for leading an expedition?"

Hearing Li Yuan's question, Li Shimin immediately remembered Li Jing's explanation.

If Duke Tang asks who can stay in Taiyuan, he must recommend Mr. Yuanji!

Li Shimin thought that Li Jing's confession was still in his ears, and he had only been gone for less than a day. He didn't expect his father to ask so soon, and he didn't know whether he was testing me or really trying to test my ability.What the pharmacist said is indeed reasonable. According to the situation that is beneficial to me, it is naturally most appropriate for Yuanji to defend the city.But if I said it directly, wouldn't my father not be able to see my thoughts?Even if my father doesn't check for a while, can't that old fox Chen Yinshou see my thoughts?If I am careless for a while, I will be cast aside by my father!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin immediately changed his mind.

"My child has little knowledge, so please don't laugh at my father and uncles when I say it."

Hearing Tang Gong asking this question, Changsun Shunde and Chen Yinshou sat up straight unconsciously, tilting their heads slightly, obviously very concerned.The same is true for Liu Hongji, lest Li Shimin say something inappropriate.

"Just say it, there are no outsiders here."

Li Yuan waved his hand and said.

"Yes!"

Li Shimin clasped his fists and said, "My boy thinks that elder brother is mature and prudent, and has been in Taiyuan for a long time. He is the most suitable person among the three of us to stay behind. My son is not as good as elder brother, and he is difficult to convince the public. But Yuanji is young and energetic, determined and daring, but It’s also not very suitable for defending the city.”

He didn't wait for Li Yuan to speak before adding: "It's just...the elder brother has been in battle for a long time, he is cautious and prudent, and he is very familiar with the generals in the army, so he can mobilize troops. Although Yuan Ji is young, he is indomitable in charging forward and has an unstoppable will." Vigorousness. If the eldest brother sits in the middle, Yuan Ji leads the army as the vanguard, and the two of them give full play to their strengths, no one in this world can be an opponent. In comparison, the boy is the most unfamiliar with military affairs, and the most unfamiliar with the generals in the army. It is useless, in comparison, if the three of us have to send two soldiers to attack and one to defend the city, Hai'er is the most suitable person to defend the city."

Li Yuan nodded appreciatively, and even Chen Yinshou, who had never had a good impression of Li Shimin, couldn't help nodding his head slightly.It can be said that Li Shimin's analysis is extremely objective, without any emotion of his own.For a general, being calm and objective is extremely important, so although Li Yuan didn't praise him, he was still very satisfied with Li Shimin.

The eldest Sun Shunde and Liu Hongji breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, saying that the second son was indeed talented and intelligent and did not say anything that displeased Mr. Tang.

Compared with the city government, Li Shimin is by no means Li Yuan's opponent at this time.If he really dared to say something to let Li Yuanji stay in Taiyuan and let Chen Yinshou assist him, Li Yuan would have been furious long ago.

"Although the views are one-sided and the art of war is unfamiliar, but I can think of this level is already good, very good. I will learn more from everyone present here, especially Hongji. He is a prudent man, has been in battle for a long time, and his art of war and strategy are enough to be yours. Teacher, do you know how close the two of you will be in the future?"

"My son obeys!"

Li Shimin also hugged Liu Hongji and said, "Brother Hongji will teach me more in the future."

He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, saying that he had finally passed this test.

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Juyezawa Gathering Hall

Li Xian looked at Changsun Wuji who was sitting in front of him with a smile, then stood up and went to pour a cup of tea in front of him, Changsun Wuji quickly thanked him.Li Xian waved his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. came here thousands of miles from the east of the river. I failed to receive him well and instead made a joke. I hope you will not be offended."