The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 504

Li Er said with a troubled expression.

Throughout the entire country, there really wasn't a single person who could replace the position of General Zhenguo.

Although General Zhenguo did go a bit too far in his dealings with Xu Tian.

However, in terms of warfare, he was an invincible general.

As a result, he made many outstanding contributions.

It was precisely because of these military achievements that Li Er could not easily punish him.

Even this punishment was extremely lenient.

The Emperor could not openly offend this general.

Because he still relies on this general to serve him and the country.

Upon hearing the urgent news from the border, Xu Tian suppressed all the words in his heart.

If at this point he were to reveal that the general had sent someone to assassinate him...

Therefore, Li Er will be in a dilemma.

He can't let things get to this point.

He also knew in his heart that the stability of this country would not be possible without the General Who Guards the Nation.

He couldn't let Li Er be put in a dilemma.

We must not allow this incident to plunge the people into disaster as well.

He cannot bear such guilt.

Naturally, no one wants such a thing to happen.

So he had no choice but to suppress everything.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will certainly resolve the matter of the grudge between me and the Grand General."

In fact, Li Er already knew about Xu Tian's assassination attempt.

Furthermore, he already knew that the General was behind this matter when Xu Tian entered the palace.

However, as the ruler of a country, he could not protect anyone.

He didn't want to lose his right-hand man.

They are even less willing to lose the walls of a country.

The current Grand General who protects the country is the wall surrounding his country.

If something were to really happen to him, his 100,000-strong army could fall into Li Er's hands in a short time.

Besides, if something happens at the border, who can Li Er send?

He racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone.

Therefore, this was not the time for him to suppress the general.

More than anything, he needed to win them over.

He was pleased with Xu Tian's open-mindedness and got up to walk up to Xu Tian.

He reached out and patted Xu Tian on the shoulder a few times.

It signifies gratitude to him.

Xu Tian is incredibly intelligent; how could he not know these things?

Even Li Er already knew about the assassination attempt against him.

He had already thought it through completely.

If that weren't the case, why would Li Er suddenly summon him?

And of all times, the border issue was brought up.

He simply wanted to live peacefully with the General Who Protects the Nation.

Xu Tian also did not want the situation to worsen.

Therefore, he believed that he had to come up with a perfect solution.

Even if it's an assassination attempt in the city during the day.

He had to remain silent.

Li Er turned around and said, "Minister Xu, your magnanimity truly moves me deeply."

"Since ancient times, civil officials and military generals have never been able to agree. In addition, you and General have had a grudge from the beginning, so I really feel very troubled."

"Now that Minister Xu is so open-minded, I am extremely gratified."

He then sat back down in his chair, looked at Xu Tian in front of him, and slowly said, "The General of the State will soon be celebrating his birthday. When his birthday arrives, I will naturally release him from confinement."

"I know you feel very wronged facing this matter, Minister Xu. But I promise you, one day I will give you an explanation."