Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 406
In the Tai Chi Palace, the side hall of the Liangyi Hall and the Qianqiu Hall, Li Chengqian, Li Xiang, Li Jue and his father sat together.

Unknown spices are burning in the censer, with light smoke, the air is filled with a faint fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed.

Li Chengqian was wearing a light yellow dragon robe, a Yishan crown on his head, a purple gold jade belt around his waist, and a pair of oolong boots on his feet. He was reclining on a chair, looking at Li Xiang and Li Jue.

Li Xiang is wearing a light red dragon robe, with a hair crown on his head, a beautiful hosta is inserted across the hair crown, a jade belt around his waist, and a pair of black leather boots.

Li Jue's attire was similar to Li Xiang's, except for the light white dragon robe, everything else was basically the same.

The two brothers sat upright, Li Chengqian didn't speak, and the two of them didn't dare to speak, fearing that if they said too much, they would lose their words.

"I heard from your master that you have been diligent and diligent in handling official duties recently. Even the ministers of the court and the central government are full of praise for you two. I am very happy to hear that for my father." Li Chengqian said.

"These are all sons' duties, so I dare not neglect them!" Li Jue said.

Li Xiang also said a few words of modesty, without deliberately expressing himself.

The two brothers knew that their father didn't like their son being aggressive, especially if he was aggressive.

"Tell me, can Zheng Rentai, Xue Rengui and others successfully quell the Yi tribe's rebellion in this expedition to Mobei? How long will it take to put down the rebellion?" Li Chengqian said.

Li Chengqian didn't praise them, nor did he say anything more about it. He could see clearly how they performed without the minister's praise.

The Li Xiang brothers are not easy to say, but they believe that this counter-insurgency will be successful.

"Why? If there's anything you can't say, just say it. I want to see your ability to control the situation. Whether you can analyze the outcome of this counter-insurgency is a test for you."

"Xiang'er, you are my eldest son. As the eldest brother, you have to set an example for my younger brother, so you will speak first." Li Chengqian said.

"Yes, the minister there made a fool of himself. I think this counter-insurgency will definitely win, and it will be a complete victory." Li Xiang, who was named, had no choice but to express his thoughts.

"I also think that the suppression of the rebellion can be won, but it is not as easy as the elder brother said. It will take a year and a half to put down the rebellion." Li Jue said.

"Since your opinions are inconsistent, I want to hear your opinions." Li Chengqian sat up straight and said.

"My son thought that Zheng Rentai, the right guard general, had quelled the rebellion in Mobei once, and he has rich experience in how to suppress the barbarian rebellion."

"Liu Shenli, the guardian of Yanran, has been in Mobei for many years, and has a good understanding of the terrain of Mobei and the relationship between various ethnic groups."

"General Xue Rengui of Zuowuwei, Xiao Siye, Minister of Honglu Temple, and General Sun Renshi of Youtunwei are all well-known generals of a generation who have experienced many battles."

"Zheng Rentai has experience, and Liu Shenli understands Mobei's terrain, environment, and cultural customs. With a strong general like Xue Rengui, as long as the plan is proper, there will be no problem at all in suppressing the rebellion of Uighurs, Pugus and other tribes." Li Xiang said.

"That's right! Jue'er, what about you? What do you think?" Li Chengqian said.

Li Jue didn't rush to say his answer, but thought about it carefully and straightened out the thoughts in his mind.

"My son thinks what the elder brother said is right, but it's not all true. Zheng Rentai and his elder brothers have already said it, so they won't repeat it."

"We don't know the current situation in Mobei. This time, the Uighur tribe, the most powerful tribe in Mobei, participated in the rebellion. There are many tribes involved, and the Western Turks are also ready to move."

Li Jue combined his thoughts with what he heard about Mobei from his teacher, and told Li Chengqian and Li Xiang in three steps.

"Your analysis is not wrong! But you all forgot one question." Li Chengqian said.

Li Xiang and Li Jue looked at each other, both puzzled, what problem did they miss?
"My son is stupid, I really don't know what problem I missed, so I asked my father to explain my doubts." The two brothers said in unison.

"Tubo." Li Chengqian spit out two words from his mouth.

"Tuban?" Li Xiang and Li Jue were even more confused. What does this have to do with Tubo?
"That's right, it's Tubo. This Uyghur rebellion seems to be a simple rebellion. Even the world will think that it's barbarians who refuse to accept the rule of the Tang Dynasty and don't want their own territory to become the territory of my Tang Dynasty."

"Even more people will think that the barbarian rebellion in Mobei is all because of the growth of the Uighur tribe, who want to dominate the family in Mobei, and even want to re-establish the royal court in Mobei."

"Let the Uighur tribe become the Mobei Khanate as powerful as the Turks and Xue Yantuo, a khanate separated from the Tang Dynasty."

"You two must think so too!" Li Chengqian looked at them and said.

After hearing this, the two lowered their heads. That's what they thought. Even if they talked about the Uyghur rebellion with their staff, everyone agreed that this was a manifestation of the Uyghur's desire to get rid of the influence of the Tang Dynasty and to be independent.

Mobei is an important area of ​​the Silk Road and the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, no one can be allowed to establish a khanate as powerful as Xue Yantuo in this Mobei but unwilling to obey the orders of the Tang Dynasty.

"This time, the Uyghur rebellion is full of Tubo's shadow everywhere. In order to capture Tuyuhun, Tubo did not hesitate to turn Mobei upside down."

"Now that the Tang Dynasty is going to crusade against Goguryeo, if Mobei continues to mess up and there is not enough troops, the army stationed in Tuyuhun must be transferred away to join the counter-insurgency."

"Once our army withdraws from Tuyuhun, it will be time for Tubo to launch an all-out attack on Tuyuhun. With Tuyuhun's strength, it will be impossible to resist the Tubo army's attack." Li Chengqian said.

Li Xiang and Li Jue were stunned when they heard this. They never thought that behind all this was Tubo who was playing tricks, in order to transfer the Tang army away so that it would be easier for Tubo to attack Tuyuhun.

In this way, can Mobei's counter-insurgency still win?

The thoughts in Li Xiang and Li Jue's minds had already begun to waver. They originally thought that Zheng Rentai would surely win the fight against the rebellion.

Now that Tubo is joining, Mobei is afraid that it will only become more chaotic. Can Zheng Rentai and the others really handle it?
"You can't just look at one side of things. Sometimes, when you think you have touched the truth, you realize that the truth is far away from you. Don't be blinded by appearances. You should think about the problem more deeply." Li Chengqian took the opportunity to educate them Two brothers.

"My son, remember the teachings of the emperor!" Li Xiang and Li Jue saluted.

If Li Chengqian hadn't reminded them, they would not have thought that this rebellion would have something to do with Tubo.

(End of this chapter)