Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 236

This year, the East Palace and even the entire Tang Dynasty ushered in a good news.

After the crown prince's continuous cultivation, Xiao Liangdi's belly has improved, and the gradually swollen lower abdomen all declare that Xiao Liangdi is pregnant with Liujia.

This is a good thing for the East Palace and even the entire Tang Dynasty.

The Li Tang royal family will be adding another member.

In June of the 20th year of Zhenguan, Goguryeo sent envoys to pay tribute to Datang, hoping to reconcile with Datang.

Perhaps Goguryeo also felt that the Tang Dynasty was powerful and far superior to Goguryeo, and there was no benefit in fighting with the Tang Dynasty.

What's more, there are Silla and Baekje next to Goguryeo, and if they fight to the end with Datang, it will only be cheaper for Silla and Baekje.

Goguryeo cannot do this kind of thankless work, even making wedding dresses for Silla and Baekje.

Therefore, Da Molizhiquan Gaisuwen of Goguryeo came to Chang'an to pay tribute in the name of Gaozang, the king of Goguryeo, but he did not profess his vassal.

Li Er was naturally furious. He not only reprimanded the Goguryeo envoys, but also ordered to stop accepting Goguryeo's tribute, and drove the envoys sent by Quangai Suwen back to Goguryeo.

After thinking about it, Li Er decided to send troops to attack Goguryeo again to eliminate the unstable factor of Goguryeo.

In order to prevent Goguryeo from spying on the border of the Tang Dynasty, and endangering the two affiliated countries of the Tang Dynasty, Silla and Baekje.

Therefore, Li Er planned to call a group of ministers to discuss the matter of attacking Goguryeo again during the court meeting.

The next day, after a set of procedures and opening remarks, the minister reported to His Majesty Li Er about the work situation and future plans.

Li Er finally opened his mouth and said: "After thinking about it these days, Goguryeo has repeatedly violated our Datang affiliated Silla and Baekje, and even Quangai Suwen spied on our Datang border, always wanting to invade the Datang border."

"For the safety of the borders of the Tang Dynasty and the complete solution of hidden dangers, I decided to send troops to the east again, and strive to wipe out Goguryeo in one fell swoop."

As soon as Li Er's words fell, some ministers stood up to object. Li Er did not intend that these ministers would directly support him to go on another expedition to Goguryeo.

After all, when the first expedition to Goguryeo was made, the ministers opposed it one after another. If it hadn't been for Li Er's arbitrariness and arbitrariness, he directly issued an edict to mobilize the government soldiers to go on an expedition to Goguryeo.

The first expedition to Goguryeo would be aborted. This time, if you want to go on another expedition, the resistance will probably be greater than the first time.

"Your Majesty! I don't think this is the time to go on an expedition to Goguryeo. It has been less than a year since your Majesty's last expedition. If your Majesty goes on another expedition, I am worried that my Tang Dynasty will not be able to support this expedition."

"In the past, Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, went against the grain and went on three expeditions to Goguryeo. Only then did the officials and the people resent him. Seven years after the great cause, Wang Bo, a native of Zouping in Qi County, revolted in Changbai Mountain because of his heavy military service."

"Since then, the Sui Dynasty has entered the road of subjugation, but Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty did not think about his own faults, and went on three expeditions to Goguryeo, exhausting the last breath of the Sui Dynasty, and the whole world fell apart."

"Emperor Gaozu felt that the strength of the Sui Dynasty was exhausted, so he raised troops in Jinyang and competed with the princes from all walks of life for the world. It took many years for the Tang Dynasty to have the current situation."

"Could it be that Your Majesty wants to follow in the footsteps of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. If Your Majesty insists on going his own way, the Tang Dynasty will perish!" The minister said, kneeling on the ground.

Li Er looked at the ministers kneeling on the ground who opposed his expedition to Goguryeo, and said nothing.

Li Er didn't speak, the minister could only keep kneeling, not daring to waver in the slightest.

a long time.

Li Er opened his mouth and said, "Is this what Zhuqing also means? Do you all oppose my expedition to Goguryeo?"

Li Er wanted to go on an expedition to Goguryeo again. Firstly, Quan Gai Su Wen was arrogant, and he didn't pay attention to the great Tang Empire, which made him somewhat embarrassed.

Li Er also felt the threat from Goguryeo. Despite their small population, their strength was not weak.

Although Datang is not afraid of Goguryeo, once Goguryeo is allowed to exist, it will definitely threaten the safety of the eastern border of Datang.

Since ancient times, there is only a thousand days to be a thief, but there is no reason to guard against a thief for a thousand days. Goguryeo dared to send its troops to the border of the Tang Dynasty if it was a little slack.

As for stationing troops on the eastern border of the Tang Dynasty, it is even more unrealistic. A large number of troops are stationed on the border, and the treasury cannot sustain it for a long time.

Instead of this, it is better to directly send troops to destroy Goguryeo.

"I also think it's wrong, Your Majesty, please think again!" Changsun Wuji came out to salute.

The auxiliary machine did not allow Li Er to send troops to Goguryeo for the first time, but Li Er insisted on going his own way, and he had no choice.

As for whether His Majesty Li Er will listen to their advice this time, they actually have no idea. Anyway, as courtiers, they are obliged to advise the emperor.

"Your Majesty, please think again!" Fang Xuanling and Ma Zhou came out at the same time and saluted Li Er. They also opposed Li Er's expedition to Goguryeo again.

"Your Majesty, please think again!" Immediately afterwards, Yang Shidao, Li Ji, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Yaojin and other veteran officials also stood up to oppose Li Erer's conquest of Goguryeo.

"Your Majesty, please think again!" Except for the prince Li Chengqian, all the ministers including Li Zhi knelt on the ground in the hall, opposing Li Er's conquest of Goguryeo again.

Such a situation had been expected by Li Er, and Li Er was not angry. It was not unreasonable for these ministers to oppose his expedition to Goguryeo.

It's just that Li Er frowned when he looked at Li Chengqian, the only prince who did not kneel down and opposed him.

He didn't want his son to lose sight of the situation and just blindly flatter him, which would only make him more disappointed.

"Chengqian, in this hall, you are the only one who has not opposed me, you are really worthy of being my son!" Li Er looked at Li Chengqian and said with deep meaning.

When everyone heard the words, they raised their heads one after another, and saw that the prince stood out from the crowd, still kneeling and sitting motionless.

I really don't understand, what is the prince doing this for?
Don't you know what the consequences will be if you fail to return from another expedition to Goguryeo? It is not an exaggeration to say that you are following in the footsteps of the Sui Dynasty and going to perish.

Could it be that the prince doesn't even understand this?
All the ministers were very disappointed with Prince Li Chengqian. Even King Jin, a political rookie, understood the truth, but the prince didn't understand!
What qualifications does he have to be the heir apparent of the Tang Dynasty!
These are the aspirations of the current ministers. Fortunately, Li Chengqian can't hear their aspirations, otherwise, the group of ministers who must argue cannot take care of themselves.

After Li Zhi glanced at Li Chengqian, he immediately lowered his head, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and there was actually a hint of joy in his heart.

Eldest brother has offended all the ministers to death. If he doesn't tell the reason, the ministers may not let him go.

If it is not handled properly, and the father is offended to death, will the elder brother Chengqian still be able to keep his position as the crown prince?

Once the position of Crown Prince Chengqian is lost, who should take over the position of Crown Prince next, needless to say?
(End of this chapter)