Chapter 410 Hou Junji’s People

"You have forgotten Hou Junji. There are many capable people under Hou Junji. After Hou Junji died, these people were hidden. Now that His Highness King Wu has suddenly emerged, these people have already passed by. If If my guess is correct, some of His Highness King Wu’s men are old men in Hou Junji’s hands. Otherwise, do you think his Chinese army’s combat effectiveness would be so strong?”

Cheng Yaojin saw that the three young people's attention was all on him, so he didn't sell it. After hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Li Xiang couldn't believe his ears. This was simply one of his own. Big mistake.

When Hou Junji was killed, Li Shimin also agreed. Unfortunately, Li Xiang did not think of this step at the time. If he could have thought of this step, he could have taken advantage of the situation and put away these people under Hou Junji. Then It was a perfect victory, but now that he was charging in the front, it was a big advantage for Wu Wang Li Ke.

These people under Hou Junji are no joke. They followed Hou Junji to fight everywhere. After destroying Gaochang, they stationed themselves on the southwest border and often fought against the enemy. Although they returned to Chang'an in the past few years, their combat capabilities are not a joke. Just kidding, if King Wu really accepts it, he will definitely shine on the battlefield of the Eastern Expedition to Goryeo.

"What a pity, what a pity..."

Li Xiang shook his head while drinking. Each of the founding generals of the Tang Dynasty had their own abilities, and the army under each of them was no joke. Although Li Shimin repeatedly refused to let them take over, the army It's just a place that pulls the mountain, but everyone just carries the imperial court on their backs. Now Li Xiang has let go of a big cake.

At that time, Li Xiang did not pay attention to these troops. He only thought that he had the troops in his internal system. There was no need for these troops, and it would also arouse Li Shimin's suspicion. But now that King Wu Li Ke has taken these troops, what will happen to Li Xiang? It is a challenge. Once Wu King Li Ke achieves results on the battlefield, according to Li Shimin's current mentality, he will definitely push Wu King Li Ke up.

Li Xiang knows that the final throne is still ours, but the fight in the middle will not work. At the beginning, King Wu Li Ke was very good, but no one can withstand the temptation of power. When King Wu Li Ke thought he could compete with him, He will definitely not give up. If the two of them get into internal strife, it will not be good for the entire Tang Dynasty.

In the current situation, Li Xiang spent a lot of effort to calm down the five surnames and Qiwang, and the surrounding countries are also in a state of bowing their heads. At this time, the strength of the Tang Dynasty should be vigorously developed, and there must not be any form of internal friction. If If there is internal friction, Li Xiang's desire to unify the world...

"It's no pity. Even if you came out at first, you could only conquer a small part of it. The biggest part has always been in the hands of the emperor. In this place in the capital, no one can beat the emperor. The only one who can jump out is It’s you, but you just came back from Tubo. If I were you, I would rather not get involved in Goguryeo’s affairs than come back from Tubo.”

Cheng Yaojin took a sip of wine and said that everyone said that the authorities were obsessed with it. Now Li Xiang realized that coming back was simply a wrong move. Li Xiang didn't want to miss any opportunity, but you also have to see what the road ahead is.

"But isn't everything fine in my father's place in Tubo? There won't be any good results if I stay there, right?"

Cheng Chuliang said a little strangely, if he had stayed in Tubo, no matter what the result was, his credit would have been maxed out. There was no way to continue to get new credit. The only way to gain credit was to follow the army in the eastward expedition to Goguryeo. method.

"You young people are so young, haven't you heard of a word? What does it mean to be self-respecting?"

Cheng Yaojin glanced at these people with disdain, and Li Xiang also slapped himself on the head. If he had known that Li Shimin had this idea, why would he have done these things so quickly? He should have made some loopholes. It's okay now. I've made myself like this, and I can't go back even if I want to.

If the border area is messed up, Li Shimin will definitely pay more attention to the Tubo side. After all, Goguryeo is simply not on the same level as Tubo. Li Xiang was able to deal with Tubo, and then he was cleared to attack Goguryeo. Otherwise, Does Li Shimin dare to go?

It's a pity that what Li Xiang wanted to do was to cut through the mess quickly, get rid of Tubo as quickly as possible, and then follow the emperor to conquer Goguryeo. This approach is correct, but you have to see what the emperor thinks. If the emperor is dedicated to the public good, then What you did was done in his heart, but if the emperor wants to suppress you, will you be able to gain credit by following him?

"Forget it, let's not talk about it. Since we have reached this level, there is no use regretting it. I can't let them make trouble now. If they make trouble now, I can certainly return to Tubo, but the whole The Tang Dynasty has already moved because of Goguryeo. Such a general adjustment is not good for the entire Tang Dynasty. If anything goes wrong in the middle, it will still be the people of the Tang Dynasty who will suffer."

After Li Xiang's words came out, the three father and son present looked at Li Xiang with admiration. They can be considered as high-level officials of Datang. They can do anything for their own benefit, including all the current high-level officials of Datang. They would not consider the life and death of the common people. If Cheng Yaojin stood in Li Xiang's position, he might really make Tubo prosperous. This would disrupt all Li Shimin's plans and win for Li Xiang. Although he had a certain right to speak, Li Xiang did not do this just to allow Datang to go further.

"Now that I am not your father-in-law, just treat me as an ordinary Tang Dynasty citizen. This glass of wine is drained."

Cheng Yaojin was born into a poor man, so he naturally knew what the people's lives were like. If someone could think about them, then these people's lives would gradually get better. Li Xiang is such a person.

The two brothers Cheng Chuliang also raised their glasses. They had stayed in the upper class for a long time, and they paid less and less attention to the common people. However, after meeting Li Xiang, they suddenly realized that their previous way of thinking was wrong. Yes, you should put the people in the most important place. Only in this way can you win the hearts and minds of the people, and only in this way can you go further...