My servant in the Tang Dynasty is Li Shimin

Chapter 122

"That is to say, from now on, you are not allowed to step out of Chang'an!"

After Li Daozong said this sentence, the atmosphere on the scene seemed to freeze instantly, icy cold.

The wind blew in, and everyone's sleeves were slightly raised.

Lu Dongzan's hand holding the wine glass froze in mid-air, his breathing was extremely heavy, his expression was startled at first, and then gradually became ferocious:

"What do you mean? Are you trying to put me under house arrest?"

"Are you kidding me! I have your Majesty's orders."

However, before Lu Dongzan finished scolding, Li Daozong interrupted with a sneer.

"Coincidentally, I also have His Majesty's secret decree!"

"Furthermore, His Majesty's verbal instructions are only for you to study freely. Although you cannot leave Chang'an City, you can definitely study slowly!"

"Even, I can still cooperate with you well!"

"As long as you don't approach the gate of Chang'an, you are still guests, and I, Tang Dynasty, will still treat you with courtesy."

"If you leave, there will be a place for you on the guillotine."

Li Daozong stood high and announced the fate of Lu Dongzan.

"Go away, I want to see the Emperor of Tang!"

"Li Daozong, you are talking nonsense!"

Lu Dongzan immediately stood up and cursed loudly, and other members of the Tubo mission also cursed loudly.

But Lu Dongzan backed away slowly, he wanted to take advantage of the chaos to escape and go to the Tai Chi Hall to meet Li Shimin again.

Should not be!

It shouldn't be like this!

Why did the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty put them under house arrest in Chang'an? Isn't he afraid that Tubo will be angry because of this?

Or is it that Datang has seen through Tubo's fiction and reality, and is planning to go to war?
Suddenly, while retreating, Lu Dongzan's pupils shrank, his face was extremely pale, and his pace became even faster.

We must get out of here quickly.

However, before he could get close to the door, two Jinwu guards appeared, flashing white Mo Dao.

"Stop!"

A cold voice sounded, Lu Dongzan stopped, staggered and fell to the ground.

Finished!

Tubo is really over!

Lu Dongzan was all hopeless, and had some infinite doubts in his heart, but there was no one to ask.

Who told him what happened in the past few days! ?
Wang Yuan, who was far away in Lantian County, had no idea that he once again changed the entire history of the Tang Dynasty with just a few words!

Not only will Tubo become history, but the marriage will also disappear forever!

"Pharmacist (Li Jing), you went out last time, so this time you should rest for a while and give others a chance."

"Hou Junji, Niu Jinda, this time the war to destroy Tubo will be led by the two of you."

"That's all for now. If you have no objections, then retreat."

At the same time when the atmosphere in Honglu Temple was suddenly icy cold, in the Tai Chi Hall, the early court had also ended.

Hearing Li Shimin's resignation, Li Jing, Niu Jinda, and Hou Junji each took orders to resign.

And the other civil servants and military generals who were still in shock also resigned one after another, and various discussions rang out as they walked.

Obviously, they were all intimidated by His Majesty's decisiveness.

A few months ago, His Majesty said to attack the Turks and attack the Turks, and now he also said to attack the Tubo, and he even decided who would be in command.

What does this mean?
Everything is under His Majesty's control!

Even thinking of the past, Li Shimin's image in everyone's mind, apart from majesty, also has a little mystery.

Only Li Jing was a little depressed, but he also understood that His Majesty didn't want him to be superior to the town lord.

It is enough to destroy one Eastern Turk, and if he is asked to destroy Tubo, it will be one person destroying two countries!
This credit is enough to become a catastrophe!

Even if he didn't rebel, sometimes gossip can kill people.

Thinking about it, he looked at Zhangsun Wuji.

When he found out that this big country uncle actually stayed where he was and did not leave, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Along with him are Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling.

Your Majesty is keeping them, is there any important matter to discuss?

Li Jing paid attention in his heart, turned and left, planning to find Zhangsun Wuji to talk about it when he was free.

His Majesty's changes in the past few months must have some reasons that he does not know.

I have to say that Li Jing is still very perceptive.

On the other side, Changsun Wuji didn't notice this scene.

He just squinted his eyes and looked at Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and Du Ruhui, and found that the expressions of the three were not much different from his.

Before the start of the early dynasty, His Majesty asked them to discuss the details of the crusade against Tubo after the early dynasty ended.

"You come with me."

Li Shimin got up, and the eldest grandson Wuji followed quickly.

Not long after, in the imperial study, Li Shimin opened the window and let the four of them sit down.

"Auxiliary machine, how long have you and I known each other?"

He didn't directly discuss how to attack Tubo, but knocked on the window sill with his index knuckles, and suddenly chatted about homework.

"Probably more than 20 years."

Changsun Wuji frowned and blinked, not understanding why Li Shimin wanted to chat with him.

He lost his father when he was young, and his mother and sister were kicked out of the house by his half-brother Sun Anye, and were brought up by his uncle Gao Shilian.

Fortunately, he is intelligent by nature, diligent and studious, well-versed in literature and history, and quite resourceful, so he became acquaintances with Li Shimin.

Later, because Gao Shilian married his niece's eldest grandson Wugou to Li Shimin, the eldest grandson Wuji became uncle with Li Shimin.

Although the two had many differences during the period, they have known each other for more than 20 years and have gone through countless life and death hurdles.

"That's right, I'm going to say we've known each other for 23 years."

"The current prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is definitely due to you, and now I have one thing I want to ask you for."

Li Shimin stopped his fingers and looked at Zhangsun Wuji with a complicated expression: "It's just, can I really trust you?"

"This"

Changsun Wuji sweated immediately on his forehead, very nervous.

Your Majesty's words are really terrifying!

What is it that His Majesty actually used the word "please"?
There is no doubt that it must involve a lot!
"Your Majesty, if you have anything to say, you can just speak up, and Keming, Xuanling, and Xuancheng are all here, and they can help with things that the old officials can help."

Changsun Wuji wiped off his cold sweat, and pointed at the three people who stood up at some point and were stepping aside to pretend to be dead.

His eldest grandson Wuji is best at dragging people into the water.

Since you are there, don't try to escape!
"No!"

Li Shimin shook his head, looked at Changsun Wuji:

"This matter can only be done by you, or in other words, only by your eldest grandson's family!"

"Give me an answer now, do you agree or not?"

"Don't worry, no matter what you answer, I won't blame you."

boom!
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji's mind exploded, and he almost staggered and fell to the ground!
As for Fang Xuanling and the others, they retreated in an orderly manner again, and they all leaned against the door of the imperial study room, wishing they could run away from the door, swallowing their saliva wildly.

What the hell!

If His Majesty actually said such a thing, something big must happen!

Is it possible that His Majesty is going to take the aristocratic family again?
"I"

Changsun Wuji gritted his teeth: "I agree!"

"No matter what it is, your Majesty, just order it."

His Majesty has already talked about this, so he naturally has no choice.

If he refused, it would be completely opposite to His Majesty.

Although thinking about the past affection, Li Shimin will not do anything to him, but it will be different in the future.

Just like what Wang Yuan said, it's really stupid to be a fool, especially in front of someone who can kill you at any time.

Therefore, Changsun Wuji had no other choice.

"very good!"

Li Shimin smiled, this acquaintance who had been helping him all the way from the beginning of his decline, did not disappoint him.

"Then I will make it clear today."

"Now my Tang Dynasty has just finished a big battle with the Turks, and at the same time I want to build the Beiting Protectorate, the Daming Palace, and promote Protestantism."

"Such a variety of consumption is superimposed. Although there is support from Fangcai, the treasury is already empty, and it cannot support the war with Tubo at all."

"And this year's tax revenue treasury, but it will take several months."

"The situation in Tubo is complicated now. No one can be sure how long the civil strife will last. If this opportunity is missed, the war with Tubo may turn into a protracted war."

This is what Li Shimin wants to ask Changsun Wuji to do.

Since ancient times, when mobilizing troops, food has always come first.

Moreover, Tubo is different from Eastern Turks. Although they are experiencing civil strife and man-made disasters, there are no natural disasters, and they also have plateau terrain, which belongs to local warfare.

Even if the power of the upper grassland tribes is mobilized, this battle cannot be too optimistic.

There is no doubt that as long as there is a slight difference, this will turn into a tough and protracted battle!
Therefore, money must be prepared enough!
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji instantly understood.

Your Majesty is short of money, and plans to take the family into a knife!

So cruel!

"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"

Changsun Wuji asked, but he didn't have any psychological burden on this.

Anyway, the government of the world, which directly shakes the foundation of the family, has implemented the plan, and he doesn't care about these "details" anymore.

Since you choose to offend, then offend to the end.

Cut the grass to get rid of the roots, and the spring breeze will still be bald!
"Actually, Your Majesty, this matter must be discussed carefully, so as not to cause counterattacks from the major families."

Changsun Wuji was actually a little worried that Li Shimin would be too impatient.

When the Sui Dynasty conquered Goguryeo three times, it was to squeeze the aristocratic families crazily, so that they finally ran out of food and money, and even rebelled.

If Li Shimin's squeezing measures are too drastic, it is likely that history will repeat itself.

"Don't worry, I have a plan for this matter."

Li Shimin is very confident, but Changsun Wuji is skeptical.

He frowned: "Your Majesty, when you went to Lantian County the day before yesterday, Mr. Wang didn't seem to have mentioned the solution to this problem, right?"

"It's not that I don't believe it, but if His Majesty came up with this plan, shouldn't he go to Lantian County and ask the prince?"

Hearing this, Li Shimin's face froze immediately.

Although Changsun Wuji said it very euphemistically, the meaning was still the same.

Your Majesty, is the thing you came up with reliable?

"Auxiliary machine, do you want to be hung upside down on Chengtianmen?" Li Shimin gritted his teeth.

"Your Majesty, I will do whatever you say!" Changsun Wuji smiled wryly and surrendered resolutely.

Mom!
Your Majesty really can't afford to joke at all, and hangs Chengtianmen upside down at every turn.

"Actually, this is not a difficult task. I just want you to hold an auction for the auxiliary machine." Li Shimin continued:
"The auction items are all glazed treasures. I only ask you for one thing, and that is to make it grand enough, and it is best to let all the aristocratic families know!"

"Auction of colored glaze treasures?"

Changsun Wuji was taken aback for a moment, and Fang Xuanling and the others also looked a little strange.

Treasures of colored glaze have always been luxury goods in the Tang Dynasty, and once they appear in the world, they will be rushed to buy without any extra effort.

"Your Majesty, I don't understand why you have to be so cautious about this matter?"

"Auxiliary machine, it's not that I want to hide it, it's just that the reason for this is difficult to explain clearly in a few words."

Li Shimin patted Changsun Wuji on the shoulder, and continued to the stunned him:
"You just need to get this thing done, and don't ask about the rest."

"OK then."

Changsun Wuji nodded, although he didn't know what His Majesty's intention was, but he would not violate the imperial order.

However, he can also guess something. His Majesty's move is probably digging a big hole for the aristocratic family.

Next, Li Shimin discussed the details of the conquest of Tubo with several people, and then let them retreat temporarily.

"Big dog, this time I'll leave you alone!"

In the empty imperial study room, Li Shimin looked at the sun outside the window, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a weird smile.

In fact, in his heart, he already had a solution to the matter of money, that is to sell the treasure of colored glaze of the big dog.

This was the thought he had the day before yesterday when he saw the glazed treasures all over the wall.

At the beginning, I only thought this scene was shocking, but after thinking about it carefully, Li Shimin soon noticed the business opportunities involved.

In fact, Datang has known for a long time that the treasure of colored glaze is man-made, and the craftsmen of Datang can also make some, just because the refining of colored glaze is too easy to produce air bubbles.

Therefore, those flawless glazed treasures without any bubbles have always been collected by major families and royal families.

Perhaps this is a certain instinct of human beings. When they see something beautiful, they subconsciously feel that it will be invaluable and want to collect it.

Originally, Li Shimin also had the same idea.

But after seeing Gou Dahu's glazed wall, he suddenly changed his mind.

Among them, the most impactful ones are the three glazed balls. Although they are bumpy, they have no bubbles at all!

And Wang Yuan also said that he made those three glazed balls!
If there is no accident, that big dog should have mastered the method to eliminate the bubbles of colored glaze and mass-produce the treasure of colored glaze!

What does this mean?
The Liuli Treasure will soon be worthless!

That being the case, why not make a good fortune before it completely depreciates?

Hundreds of colored glaze treasures can completely empty out the five surnames and seven hopes!

As for Wang Yuanhui's refusal to sell the glazed treasure, Li Shimin never thought of this possibility at all.

With the lazy character of that big dog, as long as he is fully prepared and perfect enough, he is still willing to lie down and take money.

Big dog!

This time it's my turn to plot against you!

The corners of Li Shimin's mouth turned up, very proud, and felt that his vision was particularly bright today.

Before he went to bed yesterday, he had already sent people to the snowy plateau to find out the situation.

As long as the news of civil strife in Tubo is true, he will immediately go to Lantian County to persuade Wang Yuanyun to sell colored glaze.

As for how those aristocratic families would react when they found out the truth, Li Shimin didn't care at all.

Li Shimin was in no mood to pay attention to how angry the ants were.

However, what the triumphant Li Shimin didn't know was that when he was thinking about how to plot against Wang Yuan, Wang Yuan also came to Chang'an City in a carriage, humming a little song, eating sweet potatoes, and carrying a big package.

He came here because he wanted to watch monkeys in a civilized way!
It is rare for the Tubo mission to come to Chang'an. How could Wang Yuan miss this excitement?

Anyway, idle is idle.

(End of this chapter)