Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2693 The Lord of Conservation
Li Ji saw the prince's expression in his eyes, and he also sighed in his heart.

In fact, the crown prince has done well enough. From the day he was established, he has grown rapidly under a group of well-educated professors, and he has the demeanor of being a prince.Of course, flaws in character are flaws that cannot be concealed, but nature is like this, who can do anything about it?

Moreover, in Li Ji's view, a weaker character and a more benevolent character are not necessarily a bad thing. The founding king has to face many choices and crises. His temperament is weak, and as a result, he planted the aftermath of Xuanwumen.

But the successful king is completely different.

Now that Kyushu is peaceful and prosperous, how can the emperor be decisive and look down on the world?The tougher the emperor, the easier it is to cause turmoil in the court, because they can't bear the slightest compromise, and the national policy they implement must be bold and willful.

Emperor Sui Yang is a lesson from the past.

Right now, the Tang Dynasty is beginning to compile the history books of the previous dynasty. Whether it is the instruction of His Majesty Li Er or the historians and scholars for the sake of the long-term stability of the Tang dynasty, they have begun to discredit Emperor Sui Yang intentionally or unintentionally. However, many people in the court have After going through that era, the rest are also fascinated by it. Everyone knows what kind of person Sui Yangdi was.

Talented and capable, he created innumerable benevolent governments. How many emperors can compare to Emperor Sui Yang's wise decisions and outstanding achievements throughout the ages?
The result was a tragic ending in which the empire was overthrown and buried in the chaos, and the reason for all this was Emperor Sui Yang's stubbornness, conceit and tough character.

Emperor Wen accomplished the great cause of the Sui Dynasty by sweeping Liucheng. Although he won the country in a wrong way, his prestige was unparalleled. He single-handedly integrated and ruled this huge empire. , and slowly eliminate the boundaries between each other, it is enough to make the foundation of the Sui Dynasty stable, instead of being aggressive and greedy like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, completely ignoring the hostility between the internally divided factions. The defeat of Goguryeo caused people's hearts to fluctuate, and eventually the empire was overthrown.

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Although the prince is weak, he is not stupid. It is enough to be able to listen to the advice of his courtiers, but His Majesty Li Er has always been dissatisfied with the prince. , This puts too much pressure on the prince.

Li Ji even wondered from time to time, if the current situation continues for a long time, and the Crown Prince has a weak personality, will his mind collapse due to the huge pressure, and he will make some unreasonable and stupid actions...

After listening to Li Ji's narration, Li Chengqian understood that Li Ji wanted him to make up his mind.

If you are worried that the Ministry of War will be captured by the King of Jin, then you can simply write to the emperor saying that you will not go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. In this way, the emperor will naturally have no excuse to force the King of Jin into the Ministry of War.

But Li Chengqian didn't think so.

He gestured to Li Ji to drink tea, and said slowly: "Gu understands the meaning of Duke Ying, but Gu has made up his mind, so let the young slaves join the military department."

Holding the teacup in his hand, Li Ji said eagerly, "Your Highness, do you know that once King Jin takes over the military department, the entire military department may fall to him? I know that the reason why your highness did this is because he is convinced that the military department can be defended, and even more so." Deepen reforms in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and flex our muscles, but if things fail to achieve the expected results, the situation is in danger!"

He didn't understand why Li Chengqian, who had always been weak and indecisive, was so confident this time?

Li Chengqian didn't let him guess for too long, and said with a smile: "The British prince is safe and don't be impatient. The reason why Gu made up his mind is because Gu believes in Fang Jun."

Li Ji was stunned.

It is related to the position of the crown prince, which in turn affects the wealth and life of the entire East Palace. Is it just a sentence of "trust Fang Jun"?
Li Chengqian explained: "The reason why Gu said this is because of his understanding of Fang Jun. In terms of ability, Fang Jun is far inferior to the British Duke. After all, the British Duke has fought for half his life and has never been defeated. Now, as a prime minister The head of the assistant is also conscientious and never makes mistakes. But the current situation is no longer a step-by-step, step-by-step way to win the final victory. The father's intentions are well known. If it continues to develop steadily, how can Gu get his father's affirmation? "

Li Ji was silent and thoughtful.

The prince is not a confused person, but he can see the situation clearly.With His Majesty's love for King Jin, as long as King Jin makes some achievements, the heart of Yi Chu will become more firm, unless the crown prince can do a few earth-shattering events to prove that he is indeed a worthy crown prince.

But now that the frontiers are stable and the four barbarians have surrendered, the only enemies left are Tubo and Goguryeo.

Tubo occupies a favorable location on the plateau, and the people are arrogant and condescending. With the current situation, they can only win over while accumulating energy. At least for 50 years, it is very difficult for a war to break out between the two countries, because no one can do anything to the other, and a rash war will only hurt both sides.

However, Goguryeo is located in the northeastern corner of the country, and its growing army and abundant food have already become a serious threat to the Central Plains Dynasty. Only by conquering it in one fell swoop can the stability of the Central Plains be guaranteed, and the success of His Majesty Li Er will be achieved. You can't get your hands on it, and it can only be conscripted by His Majesty Li Er.

In this way, if you want to do "earth-shattering" events to stabilize the position of the crown prince, you can only think of ways in domestic government affairs.

Li Ji prides himself on being good at military affairs, and when others praised him "Using soldiers like a god", he could feel ashamed and ashamed. After all, he rarely lost in battles in his life, and Li Jing was the only one in the world who made him feel a little inferior. Li Xiaogong, Li Daozong, etc. are all inferior to him, as for Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin, etc. are just titans, let alone.

However, when it comes to the money and food economy, that is his weakness, not to mention the reform of the currency system mentioned by the prince earlier, using economic strategies to destroy the foundation of the enemy's country, so that the enemy will be chaotic before the battle, and they can attack the city without bloodshed ... It's like falling clouds and mist, I don't know what to say.

He admitted that what the prince said was not bad, the current situation really needs to find another way and take a slanted sword, but the problem is that kid Fang Jun can do it?

He remained silent, expressing doubts.

Li Chengqian held the pot with his own hands, refilled Li Ji's tea, and said slowly: "The British public soldiers are like gods, and they naturally know that the essence of the art of war is to 'use justice to win with odds'. The current situation that Gu is facing is like this. Only by relying on the dangerous moves of the soldiers can we go against the trend. And if we talk about the dangerous moves of the soldiers and the slanting of the sword, no one can match Fang Jun in the present. Naturally, the British Duke is the pillar of the country, the lonely arm, the lonely The future is under the protection of the British public."

Li Ji couldn't sit still anymore, he got up quickly, bowed his head and said: "Your Highness has great trust, I am ashamed to be a humble minister."

What else is there to say?
It's rare for the prince to be determined once in a while. It's not that I can't persuade him. I really can't find a better way, so I can only let it go. I hope that Fang Jun, who has never played cards with common sense, can really carry out the reform of the currency system and firmly suppress it. King Jin.

Besides, as the crown prince, these words almost told him Li Ji, "Fang Jun is my confidant, under such circumstances, I can only listen to his methods, but in any case, you are the British prince who I rely on most. People, after you ascend the throne in the future, the government will definitely be dominated by you."

This has already recognized Li Ji's status, and it is impossible for Li Ji to attack Fang Jun to promote himself.

His Majesty Li Er was in the prime of his life, and Li Ji was only three or four years younger than him. With the medical treatment that the Yellow Emperor can enjoy, it is not certain who will die before whom. Even if His Majesty Li Er dies before him in the end, then The prince ascended the throne, and he was already in his seventies and eighties. What political ambitions did he have?
As long as the crown prince can think of the kindness of today's support, Fang Jun can think of his consistent care and care for his descendants, that's enough.

As for the rest, that is the business of the children and grandchildren themselves...

Thinking of this, Li Jisu said: "Since Your Highness has already made up his mind, I will not say much. Where there is a need for the humble minister to contribute, it is obligatory to go through fire and water!"

Li Chengqian had already got up and grabbed his arm, and said with a smile: "I have a reputation and righteousness, and there are elite soldiers like you, so why worry about a big event? If he succeeds in Ling Yunzhi in the future, he should join hands with you and share the wealth!"

Li Jidao: "I'm so overwhelmed, I should also help His Highness achieve great things, and I will never regret it in a hundred deaths!"

The two laughed with arms extended.

Later, Li Chengqian ordered people to prepare a banquet, invited the princess to the table, and toasted Li Ji with a few glasses of wine.

On the other hand, Changsun Wuji was completely opposite, scolding Qiu Yingqi who came to visit...

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