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Changsun Wuji and the other two looked at the backs of the Eastern Palace soldiers leaving and stood there for a long time without coming to their senses.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is as thoughtful as Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling sighed.

Chu Suiliang also said: "Why do I feel that the current prince is completely different from before the rebellion?"

Zhang Sun Wuji sighed: "People always change. The prince has indeed changed after the rebellion and has become more like Your Majesty..."

Three days later, as the royal family took action against the Shandong family, things gradually fermented.

All places received news from Chang'an.

But with the exception of the Qinghe Cui family, the other five surnames and seven families chose to remain silent.

They knew that this was not the best time to break off relations with the royal family.

They need an opportunity, which can be a natural disaster, a man-made disaster, or a foreign invasion.

You can even create an opportunity artificially.

For example, meteorites falling from the sky.

For example, the giant turtle carries an inscription on its back that contains a warning from God.

For example, artificially created plagues, etc...

Many means can be used to accuse the emperor of dereliction of duty and immorality in the name of God.

But at this time they all chose to sit back and do nothing. Even if they had to take action, they didn't want to do it themselves.

They all hoped that someone could step out at this time to help them test the royal family's reaction.

For example, the Cui family of Qinghe suffered a lot of losses in this period of time.

All the properties in Chang'an and the land in Guanzhong were confiscated in the name of treason.

Moreover, his reputation was greatly damaged because of the rebellion of King Wei.

The Qinghe Cui family is the first to stand out from the crowd pushed forward by the major families, and they just need to wait and see what happens.

Another ten days passed.

After the Chang'an aristocratic families were purged, not only did it not cause any backlash from the aristocratic families, but it made them more respectful in their attitude.

But this apparent calm cannot conceal the undercurrents surging beneath the ground.

On this day, Pei Renwei, the current head of the Hedong Pei family, led by Pei Xingjian, personally went to the Eastern Palace to pay a visit to the prince.

"Your Highness, the head of the Hedong Pei family is outside asking to see you." Pei Xingjian bowed.

At this time, Li Chengqian was accompanying Su to bask in the sun.

Su has been suffering from severe morning sickness during this period and needs him to be by her side from time to time to relieve her boredom.

When Su saw the guests, she got up from the recliner and went into the backyard.

Li Chengqian looked at Pei Xingjian: "Let Master Pei come in!!"

Pei Renwei and Pei Renji, a famous general at the end of the Sui Dynasty, were cousins, and Pei Renji was the father of Pei Xingjian.

So Pei Renwei is Pei Xingjian's uncle.

He is a typical fat old man, moderate, pampered, but also well versed in the ways of life.

Otherwise, he would not have chosen this time to come and pay a visit as the head of the Hedong Pei family.

"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Chengqian stepped forward and helped him up: "Master Pei, you have worked hard on the journey, please sit down."

After some familiar nonsense, Pei Renwei bowed and said, "Your Highness, I have important things to report to you this time."

"Oh? Is it about the Shandong family?"

"That's right. According to what I understand, the Qinghe Cui clan contacted Goguryeo and Khitan some time ago, and it seems that they want to form a three-party alliance to raid the Youzhou area of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian stood up suddenly!

The butterfly effect still happened.

"Any more?"

Pei Renwei continued, "Yes, the Cui family of Qinghe is now selling a large amount of grain and ironware to Youzhou. I estimate that these materials will eventually flow into the hands of Goguryeo and Khitan in preparation for the border conflict that may come at any time."

Li Chengqian sat down again: "Very good, they dared to collude with foreigners, they are selling out their country!!"

Pei Xingjian interrupted, "Your Highness, this matter must be prevented and reported to His Majesty immediately."

Li Chengqian nodded and asked Bu He to invite Li Shimin over.

Pei Renwei was stunned!

The prince asked His Majesty to come and see him!!

Oh my god, am I too old and hard of hearing?

Isn't this the other way around?!

Soon, Li Shimin came hurriedly.

Pei Renwei bowed quickly.

"Pei Aiqing, please excuse me. Is what you just said to the Crown Prince true?"

Pei Renwei cupped his hands and said, "I dare not speak nonsense."

Li Shimin walked back and forth a few steps: "The Shandong nobles should all know this news, but I, the emperor, am the only one who is kept in the dark."

Then he looked at Pei Renwei again: "Fortunately, Pei Aiqing told me."

"I dare not. It is my duty to share your Majesty's worries."

"You are so thoughtful, Mr. Pei. Please go back home and rest first. I have something important to discuss with the Crown Prince."

"I retire..."

After Pei Renwei left, Li Shimin looked at Pei Xingjian and asked, "Can you trust your uncle?"

Pei Xingjian cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. The reason why the Hedong Pei family has completely turned to Your Majesty is because of the decision made by my uncle. I have no say in the family, and I only play the role of conveying information."

Li Shimin nodded: "If that's the case, then the court's expedition to Goguryeo next year will probably have to be brought forward. What do you think?"

Li Shimin looked at his crown prince, and Li Chengqian had the same idea.

"The key is whether the imperial court is ready. Goguryeo is not like a grassland tribe. It has an agricultural civilization like the Tang Dynasty. There are many strong cities at the border with the Tang Dynasty. It is the biggest hidden danger hanging over the Tang Dynasty. It is not so easy to defeat."

Li Shimin understood what Li Chengqian said.

This is also the reason why the Sui and Tang dynasties tried their best to destroy Goguryeo. This was a struggle between the two agricultural empires for hegemony in East Asia.

Goguryeo was so powerful that it could even influence Khitan and its influence had penetrated deep into the grasslands.

If the Tang Dynasty had not been destroyed when it was at its peak, the Liao Empire and the Jin Empire in history would probably have appeared earlier.

Li Chengqian continued, "I think the attack on Goguryeo cannot be just a land battle, but also needs to be combined with a naval battle. We should sail out to sea from Laizhou and directly land in the heart of Goguryeo to attack from both sides."

"Send troops by sea and attack from both sides!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up.

"You're right. Do you have a specific plan?"

"Yes, I recommend Liu Rengui, the official in charge of Chang'an, to be the commander-in-chief of the Laizhou army, to supervise the construction of sea vessels and the training of the navy."

"Liu Rengui, the Imperial Secretary..."

Li Shimin had an impression of Liu Rengui, but it was not a deep one.

But he believed in his ability as the crown prince in selecting people.

For example, Su Dingfang and Xue Rengui, who are now training troops under the East Palace and have achieved initial results, are both rare military talents.

And there is Di Renjie, who is meticulous at a young age and will definitely become a prime minister in the future.

"Send an order to summon Liu Rengui to the palace for an audience."

Soon, Liu Rengui came hurriedly to see him.

His mind is full of questions now. Why did His Majesty suddenly think of summoning him?

I haven't caused any trouble in the government!

"Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince, is greeted by your Majesty."

Li Shimin said in a businesslike manner: "Stand up. The Crown Prince recommends you to be the commander-in-chief of the Laizhou Army. Go to Laizhou to supervise the construction of sea vessels and train the navy. Do you have confidence in this job?"

Liu Rengui was stunned. The general manager of Laizhou...

The imperial court is going to attack Goguryeo by sea! ?

Wonderful!

Is this a plan that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came up with?

Liu Rengui looked at Li Chengqian.

"Why are you looking at me? I'm just asking if you have confidence!!"

Liu Rengui bowed quickly: "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. I have confidence!!"

Li Chengqian nodded: "Very good, let's go and see the casting of the cannons. These cannons will be loaded onto the ship in due course."

cannon??

Liu Rengui was full of questions. He hadn't figured out what was going on with this Laizhou Army Chief, so how did a cannon suddenly appear?

What is a cannon?

Liu Rengui had even more doubts.