Asking civil officials to lead the army to charge, wasn't this nonsense?
Fang Xuanling and company went limp from fright as they looked at Li Xuan in trepidation.""Your Majesty, we can only sow discord among the Turkic army. We have no experience in charging, Your Majesty…"
"It doesn't matter if you sow discord or charge, you are only serving the Great Tang. Does Minister Fang want to disappoint me?”
Li Xuan casually fiddled with his fingers as he narrowed his eyes and observed everyone.
Fang Xuanling quivered and hurriedly said,""Your Majesty, this humble subject did not mean that, but…"
"Then there's no need to say anything more."
Li Xuan sneered and interrupted Fang Xuanling. He leaned forward and said,""Beloved ministers, this matter concerns the life and death of the Great Tang. If today's battle can settle the world, I will definitely reward you heavily!”
"This lowly subject receives the decree!"
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui could only accept their fate.
His heart was filled with resentment, but he could only forcefully endure it. He bent his waist and lowered his head, holding the board with both hands and slowly pushing it back.
"The Turkic army of one hundred thousand is probably all of Jie Li Khagan's wealth. Since the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu have been a great threat to the Han people. Now that the Jie Li Khan has led his army to Chang 'an, it may seem like a crisis, but if we make good use of it, it will be an opportunity for the Great Tang to avoid future troubles.”
With his hands behind his back, Li Xuan stood up and paced around the dragon table.""With the enemy in front of us, I won't care about what you think. If anyone misses this opportunity because of his own strength, don't blame me for being vicious and cruel.”
"I understand!"
The sparse replies clearly lacked morale, but Li Xuan didn't expect this group of people to stir up any trouble.
What followed was nothing more than a discussion of tactics. Standing in front of the sand table map, Li Xuan watched as the officials pointed at him.
Two hours later, the meeting ended. Li Xuan looked at the time and saw that there was still an afternoon before night fell, so he wasn't too worried.
Li Yuanba's appearance was like a calming needle to Li Xuan.
The Great Tang's prefectural military system was inherited from the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Due to historical limitations, the prefectural military system was still prevalent in the Great Tang.
But in this way, the military and the government were not separated, and the officials held military power. It was a great threat to the imperial power and the country.
More importantly, the hierarchy was solidified, monopolizing the right to speak in the entire world.
In a feudal dynasty, every emperor was seeking stability because there was no absolute ability to pacify the chaos of war. Therefore, most of them were prepared for the moment.
Wherever there was a rebellion, they would immediately quell it.
Li Xuan didn't want such a feudal dynasty. He wanted a truly prosperous world.
Ignoring the Turks, Tubo, Goguryeo, and Persia, just the Guanlong Group's people had completely blocked all of Li Xuan's plans.
If they could not get rid of the Guanlong Corporation and rebuild the Great Tang, they would only be walking down the same path of national subjugation.
A wise minister and a good general!
It was what Li Xuan lacked the most.
Sitting in the royal study, Li Xuan flipped through the information of every official in the court.
In history, there were twenty-four meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion, which had overshadowed the light of all other officials, causing those officials who stood opposite to Li Er to disappear from the scene. As a result, he was not sure who he could use.
"Your Majesty, Duke Xing, Liu Zheng, will kowtow outside the palace…"
In his thoughts, the eunuch's voice snapped Li Xuan back to his senses. He nodded and perked up.
Duke Xing of the Liu Council was conferred by Li Yuan. He had successively served as the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Light and Lu. He was an old minister.
Liu Zhenghui, who was in his forties, carried his official robe and hurried into the hall. He raised his hands and said,"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty. May I know why Your Majesty has summoned this humble servant?”
"Minister Liu, take a seat!"
Li Xuan closed the memorial on the table and walked down the stage in a few steps.""What do you think about the reform of the national policy that I proposed a few days ago?”
"Your Majesty, this…"
Old Liu jumped in fright. The Emperor had killed quite a number of people recently, and he felt a faint chill on his neck.
"No worries!"
Li Xuan knew what he was worried about and waved his hand nonchalantly.""Beloved minister, please speak freely. Regardless of whether what you say is pleasant to the ear or not, Zhen will pardon you.”
"Your Majesty, are you serious?" Old Liu heaved a sigh of relief.
"You are not joking."
Li Xuan held his fan and slowly sat opposite the old man. He crossed his legs and looked at him calmly.
Liu Zhenghui looked like a typical old scholar. He stroked his beard with one hand and slowly narrowed his eyes."In this old minister's opinion, the national policy that His Majesty has proposed is a good policy for governing the country. It should be carried out for the sake of the people. If it can be implemented, the Great Tang will be prosperous in less than ten years, and the people will live and work in peace. But…"
As he spoke, the old man fell into hesitation, looking somewhat uncertain.
"Minister Liu, just say it."
It wasn't until Li Xuan gave him a consolation shot that Old Liu pursed his lips and swallowed.""However, this is a matter that will shake the entire Great Tang. Your Majesty, do you know that Emperor Yang's corpse is right there…"
Before he could finish, Old Liu immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. He was so scared that he quickly knelt on the ground with a thud."Your Majesty, I was wrong, I…"
"Get up!"
Li Xuan wasn't a pretentious person. He pulled Liu Zhenghui up and said with a smile,""Zhen wants your sincere words. Today, I let you come. If it's all slander, what's the point? Just say it!"
"Hey, hey…"
Old Liu wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. He was a little unsure of the Emperor's thoughts. He said in a trembling voice,""I'm afraid that the reform implemented by His Majesty will cause chaos. I think…we should first weaken the power of the Guanlong aristocratic families and wait for the situation in the court to stabilize before pushing the national policy!”
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