Chapter 398 Worried about his grandson

Li Shimin has announced to the outside world this time that the attack on Goguryeo will mainly use the imperial court's imperial army, that is, the army around Chang'an City. As for the various roadside troops, they will continue to be stationed in various places.

There is a reason for Li Shimin to do this. The border troops of various countries often fight in border areas, so their combat capabilities are very strong. On the contrary, the imperial court has neglected to fight. Although the training has not been slackened in recent years, it is not as good as those who They often fight on the border, so if you want a balance, you must use the Central Army of the Tang Dynasty.

There was another purpose in doing this. Li Shimin also knew that Li Xiang had a relatively good relationship with the imperial generals. If officers and soldiers from various places were to be used, Li Xiang would inevitably be involved. This time, King Wu Li Ke was appointed to train the imperial army. It’s time to support another prince, Longsun.

After retiring from the court, Li Shimin came to his palace again, where two men in black were already waiting.

Both of them reported on things about Li Xiang. One reported where Li Xiang was at the moment, and the other reported on the relationship between Li Xiang and Deji Yangzong.

Hearing that Li Xiang had found a woman in Tubo, Li Shimin couldn't tell what kind of expression he had on his face. It is said that growing up in an environment like the royal family, spreading one's branches is the biggest responsibility, but Deji Yangzong is not an ordinary woman. She was a very famous noblewoman in Tubo, especially the family she belonged to, which was almost the same as the Five Surnames and Qiwang, and had been going on for many years.

Is Li Xiang making bets by doing this?

Li Shimin was very happy that Tubo was in such chaos. If there had been no civil strife in Tubo, Li Shimin would not have dared to lead his army directly to the north. This was a very dangerous thing, but now Tubo has too much to take care of itself. Even if we don't have any in Goguryeo, If you win, the rear is also very safe.

This is all the credit of Li Xiang, but Li Shimin didn't say a word in the court, deliberately downplaying Li Xiang's credit. However, the ministers at the time were not fools. Li Shimin dared to conquer Goguryeo. Is it possible without Li Xiang's credit?

"You mean to tell Li Xiang that capable people from all walks of life will not sell grain, right?"

Regarding other issues reported by the men in black, Li Shimin did not keep them in mind. Instead, he specifically talked about this issue. This initially showed that Li Xiang had a certain degree of control. It was the same thing in the Tang Dynasty. The same thing happened outside Tang Dynasty. This kid's hand must have been stretched a little too long.

"If I say that to Lord Long Live, that's indeed the case."

The man in black answered honestly, which made Li Shimin feel a greater threat. The five surnames and Qiwang had always been against the imperial court. Even if it was something that was expressly prohibited by the imperial court, these big families would secretly plot against Chen Cang. But now Li Xiang is just It was explained that no one from several major families dared to take action against such a big piece of Tubo grain cake, which made Li Shimin very angry.

Li Shimin is a smart man. Of course he understands what is going on. Administrative orders can make people immobile for a while, but market interests can keep them immobile. In the future, Li Xiang may have the final say in the market of Datang. If the family keeps silent, then Li Xiang can still share the world with them, but if they are looking for trouble everywhere, Li Xiang doesn't mind using capital to deal with them.

Speaking of capital, Li Shimin was indeed very envious. Although there was a lot of money in the Tang Dynasty treasury, China in the Tang Dynasty also had it here. The country supported so many armies and so many officials, and every day He spends money all the time. If he could have a large deposit like Li Xiang, then Li Shimin could use capital to deal with anyone. Unfortunately, he did not have that ability. If he wanted to maintain the operation of Datang, he must Just spend money.

Li Shimin waved his hand and asked his two men to leave first. Now he couldn't find how to cause trouble to Li Xiang. King Wu Li Ke was an opponent trained by Li Shimin, but Li Shimin could feel that King Wu Li Ke was not Li Xiang's opponent. .

But even so, Li Shimin still had to find a balance strategy. Only Wu King Li Ke won the victory in Goguryeo, and then he could be equal to Li Xiang in terms of military merit. As for how the two would fight in the court in the future, Li Shimin didn't want to think about it for the time being. For this, there must first be someone on an equal footing with Li Xiang.

Ten Mile Pavilion outside Chang'an City.

Li Xiang finally returned to Chang'an again. This time Shiliting can be said to be bustling with people. The imperial court officially sent Jin Wang Li Zhi, and there were also some other people waiting. Young men from various households also came over. It was Li Xiang's news in Chang'an. The biggest ever.

"Thank you all for coming to greet me."

Li Xiang is still the same as before. Even though he is now carrying so much credit, Li Xiang is not arrogant or domineering. Instead, he dismounts from the horse far away, and then greets the various young masters, without any intention of getting carried away. , Li Zhi watched with itching teeth. He originally wanted to make Li Xiang look embarrassed and then report it to Li Shimin, but he didn't expect that Li Xiang was still as good at dancing as when he left.

"Brother-in-law..."

Cheng Chuliang started greeting from a distance. Everyone present had black lines on their foreheads. It was a formal greeting ceremony for the imperial court. You open your mouth and a brother-in-law appears. What's going on?

"Second uncle."

Li Xiang's cheerful response surprised everyone again. Li Xiang just wants everyone to see who we are close to? Cheng Yaojin had put so much effort into himself, and now he had taken sides. Cheng Chuliang shouted on such an occasion, if you don't respond, it's your fault.

Cheng Yaojin's family is used to playing tricks, and they are the most rude in Chang'an City, but Li Xiang's answer today is also intriguing, but this is someone else's business, and the young men from each family came to show their faces, and then I was ready to go back. After all, they were not familiar with Li Xiang.

Although Li Xiang is the grandson of the emperor, their father has also said what happened in the court recently. Maybe Li Xiang will go through a period of low ebb, and there is no benefit in getting close to him.

"Your Highness."

What surprised Li Xiang was that most of the young masters had left, leaving only two brothers from the Cheng family, and the last time Li Xiang had seen him, he was the cuckold prince's beloved for thousands of years.

It's normal for the Cheng Chumo brothers to stay, but it's not necessary for Mr. Fang to stay. Your father never takes sides. Do you stay here on behalf of yourself or your father?