I’m Marquis in Great Tang

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Li Shimin opened the mouth and said: “I called you all together for Hou Junji’s expedition. I just received a joint report from Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian. According to the news, Hou Junji led his army to Guazhou and clashed with Du Qi stationed on the border. After the two sides fought, Hou Junji was defeated and captured.”

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When everyone heard the words, everything changed.

They even talked about it, because Hou Junji was also the Important Ministers of the Imperial court, and he was captured.

Fifty thousand Great Tang elite.

This is not a small number, but it was defeated.

As soon as Du Ruhui heard this, he paused for a while, stood up and knelt on the ground with a plop and said: “His Majesty, the minister is guilty. Du Qi is the son of the minister. He confronts the Imperial Court. , I made a mistake, and I beg His Majesty to convict him.”

In front of Li Shimin, Du Ruhui did not beg for mercy, but directly pleaded guilty. Although Du Ruhui had long expected it would be such a result, Du Ruhui was shocked by the right time.

Not long after Hou Junji went, he was taken by Du Qi, which shows the strength of Du Qi.

His son is not simple.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said: “Keming, get up, I believe in you, and I believe in the friendship between you and me.”

Du Ruhui thanked him and stood up After sitting down, he said: “His Majesty, General Hou and Du Qi have a war, are there any contradictions in this?”

Li Shimin said solemnly: “According to Gao Shilian and Su Dingfang’s joint performance The letter stated that Du Qi accepted my will and let Gao Shilian serve as the Anxi Admistrative Post government official, but it was for Gao Shilian to work in Guazhou. After Hou Junji learned of it, he thought Du Qi was rebellious, so he took The soldiers went to crusade and were finally defeated and captured. Generally speaking, it is as simple as that.”

Du Ruhui said: “After the minister returns home, he must send a letter to the Western Regions to teach Du Qi this. Youngster’s, he is really respectless of the law and of natural morality.”

Zhangsun Wuji coldly said: “Du Ruhui, what you said is nice. Who knows if your father and son are already dark? It’s the general music, that’s why Du Qi knew everything about Hou Junji, which led to Hou Junji’s defeat.”

Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes and echoed: “Chancellor Du, you should reflect on it. “

At this time, Li Chengqian expressed his opinion.

Du Qi has rebelled. Li Chengqian is happy in his heart and thinks this is an excellent opportunity to deal with Du Qi. So after Zhangsun Wuji spoke, Li Chengqian impatient stood up.

“The minister is guilty!”

At this time, Du Ruhui knelt down again and said: “His Majesty, the minister is Du Qi’s father. Du Qi is in the Western Regions and the Imperial Court army There was a conflict, I beg His Majesty to agree that the minister resigned and returned home and no longer involved in Imperial Court government affairs.”

Li Shimin glared at Li Chengqian. He didn’t expect that Li Chengqian would still be the same. Like recklessness.

Du Ruhui is Important Ministers.

This is the Prime Minister of a country, responsible for the national economy and people’s livelihood. But at this moment, Li Chengqian directly denounced Du Ruhui, talking about vagueness, and let Du Ruhui explain it.

How can important ministers be treated like this?

Li Shimin stood up, walked in front of Du Ruhui, and personally supported Du Ruhui, saying: “Keming, you and the monarch and ministers have been in friendship for decades, I can’t believe you. Crown Prince is young , Reckless and impulsive, his words do not represent me. You are the Important Ministers of the Imperial Court, how can you choose to choose? This matter is absolutely unacceptable.”

Du Ruhui stood up and said:” His Majesty trusts Small Officials and Important Ministers, and the minister is very grateful. But His Majesty, the minister’s son Du Qi, is now at war with the Imperial Court. No matter what, if the minister stays in the Imperial court again, it will cause criticism, and some will even question His Majesty. So the minister must resign. During this time, the minister will Closed Door Politely Declining Visitors, ignore foreign affairs, to prove himself. The minister asks His Majesty to arrange bad people to station outside the government to monitor the news.”

Li Shimin said: “Keming, why did it come to this!”

Du Ruhui said: “His Majesty, this is to prove his identity. The minister’s son committed a serious crime, and the minister must Punishment. And this kind of action is also to prove my magnanimity of Du Ruhui. Following His Majesty for decades, the minister can swear to the heavens, and absolutely did not do anything sorry for the Imperial Court, let alone betray His Majesty Things.”

Li Shimin quickly said: “Keming, I believe you. You don’t need to care about Crown Prince.”

Du Ruhui still asked to resign.

After Li Shimin stayed for a while, Du Ruhui insisted on insisting that Li Shimin no longer left Du Ruhui and let Du Ruhui leave. But Li Shimin did not agree to Du Ruhui’s request to resign, but only let Du Ruhui go home.

Li Shimin sighed as he watched Du Ruhui’s bleak silhouette leaving with his back slightly arched.

Du Ruhui left the court because he already had his mind.

It involves Du Qi.

Du Ruhui is not good at expressing a lot of things, so it is most appropriate for Du Ruhui to leave altogether.

Li Shimin is also helpless.

Li Shimin looked towards Li Chengqian, scolded: “Crown Prince, you have to remember your identity. You are the Crown Prince. You must have the mind and style of Crown Prince, not because of your own selfish desires. For Du Ruhui. I understand Du Ruhui’s person. He won’t do business for personal expenses and will not collude with the enemy.”

Li Chengqian cheek twitched, he still didn’t have the courage and Li in the end. Shimin argued.

After all, Li Chengqian did have selfish intentions. It was because of Du Qi that Li Chengqian aimed at Du Ruhui and deliberately said such a thing, so that Du Ruhui took the initiative to resign.

But Li Chengqian does not regret it.

Li Chengqian has his own thoughts in his heart, but opened the mouth and said: “The teachings of Father Emperor, the children will keep in mind.”

Li Shimin returned to the seat, Looking around, everyone said: “Now that Hou Junji is defeated, let’s talk about how we should deal with it? After all, this matter is impossible to ignore.” Li Chengqian said: “Father Emperor, naturally it is to send troops to fight. This battle of Du Qi wiped out our 50,000 Great Tang army. If the Imperial Court does not respond, it will eventually have a huge impact. Even local officials will weigh the Imperial Court’s power. So at the moment, No matter what, we must send troops.”

“The minister agrees!”

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: “His Majesty, the minister also agreed with Crown Prince’s words, we must send troops. It’s just that. Hou Junji is also a veteran, rich in experience, how can he be defeated so swiftly and neatly.”

Li Shimin explained the detailed situation of the war, and also talked about the Gunpowder, landmines, and grenades. Although Li Shimin doesn’t know what kind of weapon this is, there is no doubt that these weapons have played a big role.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, Fang Xuanling fell silent.

Fang Xuanling said: “When Du Qi was in Great Tang, there was no sign of researching weapons. After arriving in Western Regions, it was not a long time. In a short time, he developed such a powerful weapon. This matter It has an impact on us, but even so, the minister thinks that we should send troops. When we get to the border, we will meet with Du Qi and talk about other things.”

paused, Fang Xuanling continued: “It involves sending troops, humble duty. It is recommended that Duke of Wei lead the army.”

Li Jing, now Duke of Wei’s Nobility Rank.

As for the official position, Li Jing has already resigned because of physical discomfort. Li Jing knows the truth that water overflows. He only has Nobility Rank, and on this premise, the emperor treats him more seriously.

Li Shimin nodded and said: “Xuanling said that, now I will follow Xuanling’s arrangement. This battle is led by Li Jing, and our leader personally bringing troops into battle, personally go to Guazhou. I want to see what exactly this Du Erlang is going to do.”

Paused, Li Shimin continued: “The Crown Prince will supervise the country while Fang Xuanling is not in Cháng’ān.”

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“Children follow the order!”

Li Chengqian got the order and got excited.

This is an opportunity.

The fact that he supervises the country means that there is a lot of room for manipulation.

Fang Xuanling also responded immediately.

Li Shimin has also arranged a lot of troop dispatches. The food, weapons, and soldiers involved are all arranged. The overall arrangement is Li Jing. After all, besides Li Jing, there are also many generals in the army. In the battle, some counsellors will also accompany.

As soon as the arrangements were made, Li Shimin waved his hand to make everyone retreat. After the civilian and military generals left, an inmate entered and whispered something beside Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen said: “His Majesty, the Retired Emperor invites you to go.”

Li Shimin nodded, got up and left the palace and went straight to the palace where Li Yuan was.