The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 703

Xu Tian has never been interested in fame or fortune.

He had absolutely no interest in Li Kuan's talk of promotion.

"That's true, His Majesty values ​​you highly."

Li Kuan was well aware that Li Er's trust in Xu Tian surpassed that of anyone else.

He could be promoted at any time.

Xu Tian doesn't need anyone to do him this favor at all.

Li Kuan felt that Xu Tianyue was indeed a talented person.

He felt the trip was worthwhile.

However, I am concerned about the matter between Xu Tian and Li Tai.

He felt there were still some difficulties.

"In three days, there will be a meeting at Taihu Lake. Li Tai would like to invite you, sir. I wonder if you would be willing to do me the honor?"

Upon hearing Li Kuan's words, Xu Tian instantly understood.

It seems Li Kuan is here as a persuader.

He smiled.

"The academy has been quite busy these past few days because of the physical education classes! The students haven't fully adapted to the new teaching methods yet."

Li Kuan knew that Xu Tian was politely refusing him.

He also felt there was no need to force it.

"Alright, then focus on your studies."

"After all, these students are the future of the country."

After Li Kuan left.

Song Ren entered the study.

"grown ups!"

Xu Tian stared coldly at Li Kuan's departing figure.

"Have you taken care of everything I asked you to do?"

Song Ren nodded.

"Now that the Ninth Prince is with us, we must ensure his safety."

He thought to himself, "It's too late for Li Tai to try and win me over."

Knowing that he sent so many assassins to kill me, it was all for nothing.

He would never form cliques or engage in favoritism with anyone.

There is no doubt about this.

It seems that Li Tai's situation is entirely due to that old fox, Li Kuan.

In the imperial court, Emperor Taizong declared, "My beloved ministers, the national treasury is now in dire need of funds. At this time, the small border states are once again eyeing our Great Tang with covetous intent."

The thing a resource-scarce country fears most is war.

Their national treasury is empty now, and if war breaks out at this time, they have absolutely no chance of winning.

Li Er was deeply worried.

"Now, neighboring countries have learned of the depletion of resources in our Great Tang Dynasty and have written to request that the two countries hold military exercises."

"This move is simply their way of testing the waters."

As soon as Li Er said this...

The ministers below began to panic.

Two or three people started discussing it.

"This exercise is far too expensive. With the national treasury empty, where are we going to get so much money?"

Several court officials also looked worried.

"It seems that the neighboring country must already know about this, otherwise why would they go to such lengths to come here for drills?"

“That’s right, we can’t afford to intimidate them right now.”

"It would be best to come up with a good plan to dissuade those people from this idea."

Li Er was also frowning because of this matter.

He glanced at the court officials below, and not one of them stepped forward to offer a good solution.

Li Er looked at Xu Tian.

"Minister Xu, have you come up with any solutions?"

Xu Tian stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, I believe that it is precisely at this time that we must not panic."

Everyone knows this, but it's precisely when faced with such a situation that things happen.

The ministers, however, were all thrown into a panic.

Some people wanted to refute this.

But he couldn't find any words to say.

Xu Tian then added, "I do have a plan!"

Li Er was overjoyed, "My dear minister, speak quickly."