Chapter 842 Dividing the World I
Chapter 842 Dividing the World I
Time flies like a white horse, and ten months pass in the blink of an eye.
Today is the day when the army from the Western Expedition returns.
Early in the morning, countless people dragged their families and walked through the Golden Light Gate to greet them outside the city with great interest.
Perhaps it is more appropriate to call it watching the excitement.
And when hundreds of thousands of allied forces were captured, and countless cattle, sheep and horses slowly approached, the originally cheerful eyes of the people were instantly replaced by shock and surprise.
After all, a few days ago, I heard that Li Jing wiped out hundreds of thousands of invading enemies with tens of thousands of people, and the people of Chang'an still regarded it as a novel written by Li Jing.
One enemy against ten is already considered a great event, and it seems that such a strange event of one enemy against dozens has never appeared even in everyone's dreams.
The words of future generations can be summed up in one word, it is unscientific!
But now that they have witnessed endless alien races, no one doubts what happened that day, and at the same time, they have a little more respect for Li Jing.
This monstrous prince is not only decisive in killing his own people, but also merciless in dealing with other races.
For a while, the uneasiness of the people these days gradually dissipated, and a strong sense of national pride emerged spontaneously.
And this is what Li Jing wants to see.
……
at the same time.
Tai Chi Palace.
Shangshu province.
Li Jing didn't go out of the city to meet the triumphant army, if he went, he would be a bit more self-proclaimed.
What's more, he was only thinking about sneaking out of the palace, it seems that such things as gaining reputation have not attracted him the slightest interest.
It's a pity that at this moment, if he is allowed to think about everything, he has to die in the womb.
I don't know who is so shameless. Seeing that he insisted on going his own way recently and refused to listen to dissuasion, he even invited the big Buddha, Empress Changsun, to suppress him.
Could it be that Fang Xuanling and others are ignorant of history books and have never heard the saying that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics?
Is this trying to force Empress Changsun to follow Xiao Wujue's path?
Of course, he can only mutter a few words in his heart for such remarks, but he absolutely dare not ask him to question him in public.
Whether it was out of filial piety, gratitude to Empress Changsun, or fear of her domineering methods, he did not dare to do such a thing.
But in this way, he felt really aggrieved and helpless.
"Report to His Majesty the Prince.
His Majesty decreed yesterday that Chai Shao and others should be imprisoned in the sky prison first, and they will be executed together to reward the heavens at the time of the surrender ceremony.
And Goguryeo is a serious problem for my confidant in the Tang Dynasty. Although the vitality is seriously injured now, the foundation is still there, which cannot be underestimated.
His Majesty intends to order Li Jing, the Duke of Wei, Li Ji, the Duke of the United Kingdom, and Cheng Bing, the Duke of Su, to send [-] troops to destroy the country in three directions after the ceremony of accepting the surrender.
It's just that the court's repeated wars will inevitably increase the burden on the common people. If things go on like this, something unbearable may happen.
Moreover, the Duke of Wei is already at the top of the most human ministers, and there is really no reward for this achievement of destroying the country, and there is no seal to seal!
Therefore, I would like to ask His Highness to make a decision early and advise His Majesty to lead the army with a more appropriate person. "
Shang Shupu shoots into the class room.
Facing Li Jing's cannibalistic gaze, Fang Xuanling spoke bluntly without realizing it.
Hearing this, Li Jing frowned suddenly, and the playfulness like a child disappeared instantly.
It has always been something that the emperor and ministers are extremely taboo about making great achievements, and Li Shimin and Li Jing definitely would not fail to think of this.
But now Li Shimin actually appointed Li Jing to lead the army, and shared with Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and others the ground-breaking achievements in opening up the territory, which obviously has an "unspeakable" purpose.
Although he didn't know what Li Shimin wanted to do for a while, once Li Jing made great achievements, he had no choice but to further confer the title of county king, which was obviously not conducive to the rule of Li Tang's royal family.
After all, most of the princes have to go to the fiefdoms to seal them, and they have the right to intervene in all local military and political affairs.
Even though Li Jing is cautious and loyal to the country by nature, who can guarantee that his son and grandson will not have other thoughts under the corruption of power?
And once Li Jing breaks through the limits of being a subject, people like Changsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and others will inevitably rush forward.
At that time, wouldn't the world of the Tang Dynasty repeat the old events of the Zhou Dynasty, the princes of the world would fight endlessly, and the people would have no means of living?
The centralization of power that he had achieved so hard will be destroyed by it.
And this is something that he will absolutely not agree to, nor will he allow it!
You can be king if you want, but you must not be the king of the Central Plains!
This is his bottom line and his goal.
"Since this matter is the imperial father's will, I naturally have to obey it.
Moreover, it is the court's law that rewards for meritorious service should be rewarded, so how can it be easily destroyed because of fear.only……"
As Li Jing spoke, he quietly looked at the calm-looking Empress Changsun, thought for a while and said solemnly: "However, there are many wives and concubines in this palace, and there will certainly be many children in the future, so you don't have to think about the noble titles of the Central Plains.
If you adults make great achievements in the future, you can go to Silla Baekje to find a favorite place.
Now it just so happened that the Tubo army was destroyed by Bengong in a single battle, and Songtsan Gampo and Gar Dongzan were also captured alive by Bengong. Tubo Zanpu had no choice but to surrender.
If Li Jing, the Duke of Wei, really destroyed Goguryeo, he would be crowned King of Tubo and order his whole family to guard the southwest border.
If you want to reward him with the whole of Tubo, this palace is considered generous! "
Generous ass! ! !
Fang Xuanling and others secretly despised when they heard the words, Empress Changsun also covered her face in shame, and looked at the shameless Tang prince with complicated expressions.
Not to mention that Li Jing has only Yan Lingbin and three people so far, so why do all the wives and concubines talk about it.
It is to reward Li Jing for his achievements in destroying the country with a barren land like Tubo. Is this a reward or a distribution of frontiers?
What's more, according to Li Jingshicai's statement, not only Li Jing should stay away from power centers like the capital, but also his family members should go with him.
This is no longer an act of suppressing Li Jing alone, but an attempt to weaken the Li family in the capital!But now that Li Jing holds a sharp weapon to break the army, what can everyone do even if they know it's a trick?
"Report to the Empress!
The Duke of Wei is already in his twilight years, so it may not be appropriate to travel far to Tibet. "
Changsun Wuji thought for a while, bowed his neck and cupped his fists.
Empress Changsun narrowed her eyes slightly when she heard the words, she was silent for a moment and shook her head in response: "Your Majesty ordered the crown prince to take over the government temporarily, so the court affairs should be decided by the crown prince.
Although I am a queen, I am also a woman, so there is absolutely no reason for meddling in the government affairs of the previous dynasty.
If you are dissatisfied with the prince's decision, you can go to the Ganlu Hall to ask His Majesty to make a decision.
But I have to remind all my lords that His Majesty's condition is going from good to bad, so it's alright to ask your lords one or two questions, but remember not to disturb His Majesty's cultivation!
Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you! "
Changsun Wuji and the others felt a headache when they heard this.
Empress Changsun's remarks sounded like she really had no intention of meddling in the government affairs of the court due to the restrictions of the harem.
But if you think about it carefully, you will find that this is clearly a platform for Li Jing.
After all, Empress Changsun had already reminded Li Shimin just now that Li Shimin's condition is now up and down, so remember not to delay his recovery.
And if when they went to ask Li Shimin for instructions, it happened that his condition deteriorated, they might not be able to tell with ten mouths.
At that time, if Li Jing used this as a basis to order a few people to be dealt with, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would not dare to intercede for them.
Otherwise, a hat of attempting to usurp the throne will be put on everyone's heads in an instant.
"Ugh!
Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made up his mind, Wei Chen and others should obey.
It's just that this matter is of great importance, His Royal Highness, please think twice! "
Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment, then said helplessly.
Li Jingwenzhi smiled, and said with a calm smile: "My lords don't know the benefits of this foreign country, so they misunderstood what I meant.
In the future, all adults will experience it for themselves, and they will definitely be grateful for what I said today. "
"Oh~
I hope so! "
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