I’m Marquis in Great Tang

February 18th is a lucky day.

On this day, Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor in Gaochang, and proclaimed the world and declared the independence of Xia Country. For the people of Xia Country, this is a good thing, because Great Xia Country has been independent since then and is no longer a vassal of Great Tang, so the whole country is celebrated.

For the enemy, Du Qi amnesty the world.

On the day when Xia Country Du Qi became the emperor, Xia Country’s credential was delivered to Great Tang just in advance. It was exactly on February 18th that the credential was delivered to Chang’an City. In the imperial city.

Today’s Du Qi seems like a taboo for Great Tang.

No one mentioned it.

Many people don’t even dare to mention it at will. After all, Li Shimin has been deflated in Du Qi’s hands twice. Especially the most recent time, Hou Junji was killed by Du Qi to sacrifice the flag, Su Dingfang and other Guazhou soldiers returned to Du Qi, and Duan Zhixuan was defeated and captured with heavy losses.

A series of circumstances have left Great Tang faceless.

No one mentions it.

All worried about offending Longyan.

Tang Zhen received the letter of credence from Xia Country. He had never read the content of the letter of credence, but he knew that it was Du Qi’s, and he became nervous. He hurriedly came to Li Shimin’s side and reported: “His Majesty, Du Qi arranged for someone to send the credential.” Li Shimin raised his brows, his eyes flashed and passed away. The first battle in Guazhou, Western Regions hit Li Shimin hard. Not only was it a loss of soldiers, but also because he suffered an unprecedented defeat.

This is something he has never encountered before.

Li Shimin is a veteran on the battlefield, experienced. Although he said that there are times when he is lost, he will eventually win after hardships, and he can turn things around. But this time, he returned in embarrassment.

Li Shimin accepted the credential. When he finished reading the content of the letter, extremely angry countered with a smile: “Very good, very good! Du Qi this child, really wolfish ambition, step by step Planning, to now leave Great Tang and claim emperor.”

Tang Zhenyi’s heart jumped when he heard the word titled emperor.

Du Qi became the emperor.

Du Qi and Great Tang are equivalent identities, and they are no longer the Subsidiary Country of Great Tang. Tang Zhen’s back was slightly arched at this moment, and he looked cautious, not dare to take any care. In Tang Zhen’s view, Du Qi’s approach is tantamount to breaking the sky. Especially when Tang Zhen saw Li Shimin not talking for a long time, it was even more cautiously.

For a long time, Li Shimin instructed: “Call Zhangsun Wuji.”

“Yes!”

Tang Zhen went to arrange immediately.

Immediately, Tang Zhen returned to Li Shimin and said: “His Majesty, do you want to inform Chancellor Fang about them?”

“No need.”

Li Shimin answered briefly and concisely.

Li Shimin’s words are much colder. Not long, Zhangsun Wuji took small steps, quickly entered the great hall, bowed to Li Shimin, and said: “His Majesty!”

Li Shimin said: “Fuji, sit down!”

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“Thanks His Majesty!”

Zhangsun Wuji thanked him and sat down respectfully. He looked towards Li Shimin, especially seeing Li Shimin’s stern expression, but a touch of dignity rose in his heart. As a person who has followed Li Shimin for nearly 20 years and has been acquainted with Li Shimin for more than 20 years, Zhangsun Wuji knows Li Shimin’s mind well.

Apparently something happened to Li Shimin.

Zhangsun Wuji opened the mouth and said: “Does His Majesty have any problems?”

Li Shimin said: “Du Qi sent the credential.”

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Zhangsun Wuji said: “Du Qi is now the only one in the Western Regions. What does he send the letter of credence to do?”

Li Shimin said: “Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor in Gaochang and left Great Tang. It happens that today is the day when Du Qi becomes the emperor. It happens that his credential is also delivered today. I really chose a good day!”

Zhangsun Wuji’s heart chuckles, but his heart is also fast Thinking. Reminiscent of the look of Li Shimin, the look on Zhangsun Wuji’s face was unprecedentedly solemn, opened the mouth and said: “His Majesty, Du Qi this child is originally a wolf ambition. When Du Qi was in Cháng’ān, the minister saw it. Du Qi is unruly and rebellious. This child is extremely hateful.”

Li Shimin said: “Now that these are of no use. Du Qi is the emperor in Western Regions, and Xia Country is located in Great Tang. On the west side of the mountain, it’s like a man on the back. Compared to the old Turkic, Du Qi is more threatening.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty said that Du Qi is indeed The threat is huge. Therefore, the minister believes that it must be contained, and Du Qi cannot be allowed to continue.”

Li Shimin said: “How to contain it?”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “Reporting back To His Majesty, the minister’s suggestion is simple, it is to adopt a strategy of instigating rebellion and wooing. Great Tang has to deal with Tibet, Goguryeo, etc., and cannot attack Du Qi. So far, we have never obtained the manufacture formula for weapons such as grenades and mines. , This is also not good for us. At the moment, the minister believes that there are three things to do.”

Li Shimin said: “Let’s talk about it!”

Zhangsun Wuji said:” The first aspect is actually dealing with Tibet, Goguryeo and other border issues. We must gradually weaken these forces and reinforce Great Tang’s strength.”

“The second aspect, Du Qi destroys the Western Regions countries Countries may not serve as guests. There are always some people who are dissatisfied with Du Qi. So what we have to do is to win over this group of people, instigate them, let them cause chaos, and add chaos to Du Qi. In short, in the Western Regions Xia Country, ours People the more the better.”

“The third aspect is to increase the exploration of grenade and other weapons, and we must bring back the manufacturing formula. We, Great Tang, have these weapons to benefit Great Tang and Du Qi goes to war.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, This is the arrangement of the minister. “

Li Shimin’s eyes turned after listening, and his heart quickly thought, considering the feasibility of Zhangsun Wuji’s suggestion. After a while, Li Shimin said: “Wuji, the first aspect you consider , I don’t think it’s appropriate and I have to make adjustments. Because it wants to destroy Tibet, Goguryeo, etc., it will not be possible in a short time. “

Zhangsun Wuji said: “How does His Majesty plan to adjust?” “

Li Shimin said: “United Tibet, Goguryeo, etc., and then gather the remaining Turkic people in the north, gather everyone to send troops together, and jointly attack Du Qi. In fact, we had this arrangement before, but at that time, we did not send troops together. Today, we have established a unified front to unify all that can be unified. Unite everything that can be united. Form the strongest force, and then counterattack Du Qi. “

Zhangsun Wuji was surprised when he heard that, Li Shimin had to choose to join Tibet, Turkic, etc..

It was surprising.

To Li Shimin It was almost impossible to choose, but Li Shimin chose this arrangement.

It can be seen that Du Qi’s influence on Li Shimin.

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, even though It is necessary to unite Tibet, Goguryeo, and then unite the remaining Turkic people. Contacting these people alone may not be completed in three or five months. It is also about a year, or even longer. After all, it is not easy for all parties to schedule and adjust. “

Li Shimin said: “No matter how long it takes, this is the only strategy you can choose right now. To destroy Tibet, there is no preparation for three to five years. It is not a day’s work to destroy Goguryeo and others. Therefore, it is impossible to destroy all parties in a short time. Today, this arrangement can only be chosen. “

Zhangsun Wuji said: “The minister then sent people to contact all parties according to His Majesty’s arrangement. “

Li Shimin said: “Fuji, this matter is scheduled by you at your sole discretion, and the news cannot be leaked. “

Zhangsun Wuji was a little stunned when he heard that.

It turned out to be confidential.

Li Shimin continued: “Wait for the day of the attack, and then come and tell People at the Imperial court. “

Zhangsun Wuji said: “The minister understands. “

At this time, Zhangsun Wuji has understood what Li Shimin was thinking in his heart. Now Li Shimin has not limited form to Du Qi, and has adopted more intense methods.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, “Go down. “

Zhangsun Wuji bowed to thank him, turned around and retreated, but he also understood in his heart that now the battle between Great Tang and Xia Country is the real beginning.