Chapter 1018 Use King Wu again

After arriving at the emperor's place, the emperor and his ministers had a meal together. Originally, this meal was given to Li Xiang, but Li Xiang took a risk and asked his father-in-law for an opportunity to go to the front line. The emperor also He went downhill to find a quiet place for his son.

In addition to Cheng Yaojin, Qin Shubao and Wu King Li Ke were also here. He originally wanted to call Li Xiang, but thinking of Li Xiang's attitude in the hall just now, Li Shimin didn't ask anyone to call him. It was a blessing. If you have done something good in the south, it should be used as a cover-up for your fault today.

Although Cheng Yaojin felt that Li Shimin was a little unfair, if in normal times, if he and Li Xiang had not had a private relationship, Cheng Yaojin's loud voice would have started shouting in the hall, but now with this After deepening the relationship, Cheng Yaojin could not speak out.

What's more, if this matter has such a result, it will be difficult for Cheng Yaojin to continue making trouble on this matter after Li Shimin has thought twice. What they want is a balance.

"Although Fusang has always respected our country very much, that boy has always said that Fusang has a disloyal heart, so you must also remember that only when the land is in our own hands, that is the most secure thing. I, Datang The eternal foundation is still in its infancy."

Li Shimin himself opposed the occupation of Fuso, but Fuso's pirates often attacked our coast. This could be one of the reasons for attacking them. Fuso's envoy to Tang Dynasty has explained to me several times that they are an island country and there are many pirates around them. The thing is, they simply can't control these pirates.

At that time, Li Shimin thought it was normal. Take the current Tang Dynasty as an example, Li Shimin also had many things that he couldn't grasp, but Li Xiang also submitted a memorial at the time. Since you can't grasp it, then why don't we discipline it for you. Now Although there is a lot of tribute, if we control it, just like Goguryeo now, much of the remaining income will be transported to Chang'an, which will play a big role in increasing the foundation of Li Shimin's rule.

Li Shimin himself was a master of expanding territory. In the past, it was because of financial difficulties, but even so, Li Shimin also added a lot of land to the Tang Dynasty. Now the entire Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, and Nanzhao has just Taking it over, Li Shimin felt that kind of joy again, and he was not so cautious about Fusang...

"Long live the wise."

The people present basically got what they wanted. Qin Shubao also suppressed it hard in Chang'an, but since the battle of Tuyuhun, he and Cheng Yaojin were both hung up by the emperor. This time, it was also a treat for him. This opportunity may be the last time in this life to go to the battlefield.

As for King Wu Li Ke, everyone felt that he was the one who suffered the most. It turned out that he also had a chance to compete for the throne. Prince Li Chengqian must have withdrawn early, so the throne would be between King Wei Li Tai and King Wu Li Ke. But after the emperor issued this decree, King Wu Li Ke completely withdrew from the competition.

When Xue Yantuo was defeated earlier, King Wu Li Ke had already withdrawn from the fight, but as the emperor's son, who would admit defeat so easily?

Now that he has received this imperial edict, he finally knows his future position.

Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin both ate with gusto. Li Shimin often focused on his son. Of course he knew what his son was thinking. He was also a prince back then. Every prince has dreams. And that dream is to reach this position, but Li Shimin doesn't know the dangers in the future, and now he can find a way out for his son.

After finishing the afternoon meal, Li Shimin asked Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao to go back and prepare. After all, they would set off in more than a month, so there was enough preparation time for the two of them.

Since Xue Yantuo's defeat, King Wu Li Ke rarely had the opportunity to chat with Li Shimin alone. He might have wanted to find such an opportunity before, but after staying at home for such a long time, King Wu Li Ke's temperament has been softened. , as if everything in the court had nothing to do with him.

"Cultivation of your character, you have done it. I have asked people to notice that you have not said a word in the morning court for three months. Apart from the memorial of peace, I have not seen any other memorials."

Li Shimin looked at the flowers in the imperial garden and said, Wu Wang Li Ke was also surprised. He thought that he had faded out of Li Shimin's attention, so Wu Wang Li Ge was always discouraged in everything he did, no matter it was related to himself. The matter still had nothing to do with him, so Wu King Li Ke kept a distance.

"Everyone thinks that my eyes are focused on the East Palace, but I can tell them that each of my sons is very precious. I also want you all to become talented, but the country is limited after all, and it is impossible to tear the entire country apart. If we do that, the great Tang Dynasty will turn into countless small countries, and in the end it will be the people who will suffer the most as they watch you fight with all your strength."

Li Shimin sighed, and then walked towards the pavilion in the distance. He was not happy if his son was not a talented person, and he was not happy if his son was too talented. This is the sadness of being an emperor.

"Father, don't worry. My son understands that from now on he will definitely serve as a barrier for the Tang Dynasty to guard the east."

Li Ke also knows that now that it's time to show loyalty, people have already made it so clear. If you still pretend not to understand anything, then Li Shimin may change someone else. Apart from your son, he can There are many sons who are governors of Fuso.

"It's great if you really think so. Although Fusang is a bit poor, after some management, you can still enjoy it very well. I know you have various ambitions, and this is actually an opportunity for you. , in this war, if you show your talents, then the court will never treat you badly. You can also see that your nephew, he employs people differently from others, he only chooses the best."

Li Shimin is still a little disappointed with King Wu Li Ke. This guy didn't notice it at all. He has to remind him on his own. If he doesn't have that ability in the future, how can he help you incompetent sons?

In fact, the original King of Wu Li Ke was also very good, but compared with Li Xiang, this excellence is a bit discounted...