Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

The Li Tang Dynasty was not as good as the Yang Sui Dynasty. Under the governance of Li Shimin, it was relatively popular among the people.

Since the Zhenguan period, the country has been recuperating and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment. Although the country is still poor, its national strength is steadily improving.

Unlike Yang Guang who built the canal on a large scale and launched three expeditions to Goguryeo, which caused public outrage, Li Tang did not leave any opportunity for the aristocratic families to manipulate the hearts of the people.

Li Shimin also took a conciliatory attitude towards the aristocratic families and won over many middle-level families.

It can also influence the eighteen tribes of the grassland and even mobilize troops from the Western Regions.

They were unwilling and unsure about confronting such an emperor head-on.

Their position is too stable and their strength is too strong. Once a fight breaks out, it is hard to say who will win or lose in the end!

Most of the famous generals who followed Li Shimin to conquer the world were also there, but Li Jing was the only one sitting there, like a mountain that they could not shake.

The key is that chaos in the world seems to be good for them, but every time there is chaos, some families will disappear in the long river of history, and they are afraid that the one that will disappear is their own family.

Now there is news that the Hedong gentry has completely turned to the royal family.

difficult!

Li Tang's control over the country was far greater than during the Sui Dynasty.

Everyone fell silent again, while Li Shimin finally waited for the arrival of the ministers.

When everyone looked carefully, they found that they were all officials from the Guanlong lineage, and there was no one from the Shandong gentry.

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and finally confirmed what they were thinking.

Your Majesty is planning to take action against the Shandong gentry.

Just then, Duoyu came to Li Shimin and whispered something.

After hearing this, Li Shimin ordered: "Tell the prince about this news and let him handle it according to his own will."

Duoyu bowed and retreated.

Originally, he was very dissatisfied with Duoyu's secret support for the prince, but now...

Li Shimin smiled bitterly. His son was stealing his wife. Can this be called stealing?

His mentality has changed. The emperor's absolute selfishness for power is no longer applicable to Li Chengqian.

He even hoped that Li Chengqian could attract more talents around him, such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling under him.

In the Wude Hall, Li Shimin's hidden thoughts appeared on the surface, while the ministers below were shocked and arguing.

Duoyu has already arrived at the East Palace with the news.

At this time, Li Chengqian was still smoking in the yard with Li Jing and others, discussing whether some tactics used in modern warfare could be applied in the Tang Dynasty.

For example, imitating artillery and muskets, the use of explosive packs, skirmish formations, etc.

"Your Highness, I am waiting outside to see you." Bu He came to report.

"Let him in."

When Duoyu came in and saw so many people there, he was a little surprised, but he still calmly paid his respects to the prince.

"Get up, does His Majesty have something to tell you?"

Duoyu looked at everyone, meaning that the matter was confidential and had to be reported individually.

Li Chengqian sneered: "Just say it directly, we are all one family."

Helpless, Duo Yu could only bow and say, "I just received news that the major noble families were having a secret meeting at the Cui family's mansion in Qinghe, Chang'an. His Majesty asked me to pass this news to Your Highness, who will handle it with full authority."

Everyone was shocked after hearing this!

Especially Pei Xingjian and Cheng Yaojin, the two people who are most deeply involved with the aristocratic families.

Li Chengqian asked: "Do you know what they are talking about?"

Duoyu shook his head: "The spies in Cui's mansion only saw many important people visiting, but they were unable to find out what they were talking about in secret."

Li Chengqian stood up: "What do you think?"

Li Jing pondered for a while and then said, "What do you want to do, Your Highness?"

Li Chengqian snorted coldly: "They just want a Huang Chao, but there is no Huang Chao yet, so I will be Huang Chao and send an order to gather the troops of the Eastern Palace immediately."

Li Jing and others were shocked! !

They don’t know who Huang Chao is, but what about Li Chengqian’s attitude!

Pei Xingjian quickly stopped him and said, "Your Highness, this is not the time to break up with them."

Li Chengqian looked at him and asked, "What do you think His Majesty meant by asking Duoyu to come and tell you?"

Pei Xingjian was stunned: "This..."

Li Jing interrupted, "Your Highness, do you mean that His Majesty wants to use Your Highness to test the bottom line and reaction of the noble families?"

Li Chengqian looked at Duoyu: "What is your majesty doing now?"

Duo Yu bowed and said, "Inside the Wude Hall, His Majesty is discussing important matters with the ministers."

"Discussing important matters? I guess none of these ministers are from the Shandong noble family!!"

Duoyu nodded.

Now everyone finally understood.

This requires one person to play the good guy and the other to play the bad guy.

Let His Highness act as the good guy, kill a wave first, and test the bottom line of the family.

Your Majesty will stay in the rear to win over the Guanlong gentry and consolidate the base.

By then, even if the Shandong families react strongly, Your Majesty can stand up and play the good guy, punish the prince a little, and calm the anger of the families.

If the aristocratic families choose to swallow their anger in the end, they will be able to test the aristocratic families' bottom line, and then the royal family will take the initiative.

Li Jing asked again: "What does Your Highness want to do?"

Li Chengqian said coldly: "It's very simple, kill!"

"What's the excuse for killing?"

Li Chengqian looked at Li Jing: "The King of Wei is plotting a rebellion..."

After hearing this, Li Jing stood up without any hesitation and bowed, saying: "I swear to follow Your Highness till death!!"

Everyone stood up and bowed, saying: "We swear to follow your Highness till death..."

Duo Yu bowed and withdrew, and quickly informed Li Shimin of the news from the Eastern Palace.

Li Shimin did not react at all after hearing this. He just waved his hand and asked him to leave, and continued to watch the argument among the ministers below.

Fight and argue!

If you don't argue and come to a conclusion, it will be difficult for me, Li Shimin, to discern your attitudes.

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling did not participate in the debate, which included Chu Suiliang and some ministers from humble backgrounds.

They all sat quietly by the side, closing their eyes and resting.

Your Majesty has made up his mind. There is no point in arguing at this time.

They have also made a decision to follow His Majesty's wishes and wait and see...

"The noble family shepherded the people on behalf of the emperor and made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty!"

"Nonsense, herders are herders, the noble families are just herding the common people like animals. Your Majesty once said that water can carry a boat but can also capsize it. The common people are the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."

"You are talking nonsense. This is a thousand-year-old family with a long history. How can it be so unbearable as you say? Your Majesty, the family is the foundation of the Tang Dynasty's rule over the world. You can't be fooled by these people!"

Li Shimin continued to watch without any reaction.

"The emperor and the aristocratic families share the world. This is a rule passed down since the Later Han Dynasty."

"Is the rule correct? Your Majesty, the emperor should share the world with the people. The people are the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."

"What do the common people know? Can they govern the country? Will they help Your Majesty handle government affairs and manage the local areas? Aren't they all the noble families who work hard for the court to maintain the stability and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty?"

"Without the people farming the land, what would you eat? Without the people serving as soldiers to defend the country, you can bark here. Without the people to govern you, you are nothing. Your Majesty, the people are the foundation!"