Chapter 431 The dust has settled

To be honest, when this imperial edict came down, all the civil and military officials in the court breathed a sigh of relief. What they are most afraid of is that Li Xiang and Li Shimin are now facing each other. If there is something wrong with you, grandfather and grandson, you can choose a time. But you must not choose this time.

There are 200,000 troops waiting outside the city, and everyone is thinking about making meritorious deeds on the battlefield of Goguryeo. But now that your grandfather and grandson are facing each other, if it is just an ordinary family conflict, then no one here will care about such a mess. , but if it affects the entire Tang Dynasty, then this is no small matter.

Many ministers in the court were hesitant about whether to submit memorials to persuade them. Just when they were hesitating, the eunuchs of the imperial court went to the East Palace to announce the decree. Li Xiang was officially appointed as the general marshal of the Eastern Conquest, but the emperor no longer drove the conquest in person.

What Li Shimin did was a bit of a trick, that is, he wanted to leave everything to Li Xiang. Aren't you very capable? Then no matter what problem you have, if you can handle it, go talk to the soldiers in the camp yourself.

"Thank you Lord for your grace."

Li Xiang accepted the imperial edict magnanimously. General Li Jing, as the marching director, was convinced that he would go out with him on the expedition. In addition, there were Niu Jinda and Su Dingfang, plus the powerful generals under his command. What else could happen on the way?

Although the emperor no longer leads the expedition in person, which is a blow to the soldiers, we still have an absolute advantage. According to Li Xiang's calculations, the probability of victory must be above 85%, and 15% is also possible. Subtraction continues through human causes.

"Your Highness, you'd better go to the palace. Long live the Lord is not happy."

After finishing the serious business, Wang De whispered beside him.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang. I'll go back and change my clothes."

Li Xiang smiled bitterly. He had already taken the lead. He had to bow his head where he should bow his head, and he had to deal with the aftermath where he needed to deal with it. Li Xiang was going to go to the military camp tomorrow morning. He still had two important things to do today. Go This was the first thing the palace did to comfort Li Shimin.

Wang De and Li Xiang came back and forth. Wang De naturally entered the Qinzheng Hall easily. He was the chief eunuch here, but it was not so easy for Li Xiang. The sun was now at noon, and Li Xiang could only He was kneeling outside. Without the emperor, he would have to kneel here all the time.

Li Shimin raised his eyes and glanced at Li Xiang. Although he was kneeling outside at the moment and acted very respectfully, Li Shimin felt uncomfortable in his heart. Although he handed over the position of generalissimo to Li Xiang, you should at least resign. Who would have known that this kid would pick it up so eagerly.

After a full hour, Li Xiang's knees started to feel a little painful. Wang Decai came in and called Li Xiang in. Li Xiang raised his head and looked at the palace, knowing what Li Shimin was thinking. You can't let yourself get this handsome man so easily.

"Greetings to Grandpa."

After entering the main hall, Li Xiang immediately changed his face and slapped a sweet date. This principle is useful to everyone, including the emperor. Although Li Xiang won the political struggle, he had to let the emperor Only when Li Xiang said the words "grandfather" did he feel energetic, one-third of the dissatisfaction in Li Shimin's heart had gone away.

"Get up."

He had been kneeling outside for a long time, so when he was inside, Li Shimin did not make things difficult for Li Xiang.

"The Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo is a big event. Although the advantages are all on our side now, you still have to take it seriously. Emperor Sui Yang suffered a loss from this, and I also suffered a loss from this. There is no guarantee that you will not be able to do it after you go. Suffer a loss."

Seeing Li Xiang's cynical look, Li Shimin immediately became serious. At this moment, he no longer felt so dissatisfied. After all, he was also his grandson. Li Shimin felt that it was not shameful to lose at the hands of his grandson. You should feel happy to have such a grandson. If such a monster appeared in someone else's home, Li Shimin would probably not be able to sleep at night.

"I wonder what my grandfather wants to change Goguryeo into?"

Li Xiang saw that Li Shimin's expression had softened, and he had to talk about business now. There was not much time left between now and the expedition. Li Xiang had to know what Li Shimin's purpose was, in case what he did was wrong by then. If so, there may still be trouble after coming back, so it is better to ask questions before going out.

"Liaodong Protectorate."

Li Shimin said while writing, after all, he is a talented person and has a great strategy. Five words can already express his inner thoughts.

Goguryeo has repeatedly provoked the Central Plains Dynasty. Li Shimin is no longer prepared to leave them a way to survive, even like Tuyuhun. Goguryeo must also become a territory of the Tang Dynasty. You people have gone too far.

"My grandson swears to pacify Goguryeo within four months."

Li Xiang knew that he had obtained the position of commander-in-chief in this way, so he had to give Li Shimin a word, otherwise Li Shimin would not be able to find a balance, not to mention that Li Xiang had already seen the information about Goguryeo very thoroughly. If I cannot defeat Goguryeo within four months, then I am not worthy of being in this position.

"There is no joke in the army."

Li Shimin raised his head and glanced at Li Xiang. Of course he knew Li Xiang's ability to lead troops in war. He had proven his ability in several wars. Frankly speaking, Goguryeo's strength was not as good as that of Tuyuhun, but Goguryeo was far away from Chang'an, and Tuyuhun was all There are many cities in Goguryeo in the grassland. It is indeed difficult to capture Goguryeo in three months.

"Grandpa, please rest assured. We will capture Goguryeo within three months. If we make a mistake, we are willing to be punished."

Li Xiang said with great confidence that he had assembled an army of 200,000 from the Tang Dynasty, coupled with his own systematic army and the blessing of gunpowder, it would be a joke if he could not win Goguryeo in three months.

"Go back and get ready. There is no need to come to my place before leaving."

Li Shimin nodded silently, knowing that there were only a few days left. There was no need for Li Xiang to come here to coax the old man. It would be better to see how to boost morale. After all, Li Shimin would not go on an expedition with the army, and it would not be the same for the entire army. A big blow.

After Li Xiang came out, he also breathed a sigh of relief. Although Li Shimin had various ideas, he was still able to position himself correctly when facing national events. The sullen feeling in his heart could not go away, but the most important thing was The most important thing is to conquer Goguryeo. Li Shimin would rather hold back his sullenness and must explain clearly the matter of the Eastern Conquest of Goguryeo. He is also a responsible emperor...