Purple Bamboo Court, a room on the second floor.
Although Lin Xuan rarely went out, he often went to places like tea houses to sit.
Because this was the place where he could find out the most about the world's major events, and what had happened recently made him somewhat terrified.
"This Old Li really has some tricks up his sleeve?”
Lin Xuan could not help but exclaim in surprise because he was very certain that it was impossible for Li Er to know that there was a snow disaster in the Turkic territory. The drought on the east of the river did not count because it would be exposed sooner or later, no matter how those officials hid it.
In other words, his conversation had been leaked and Li Er had found out.
This made Lin Xuan have no choice but to be vigilant again. However, he still did not believe that Old Li and the others were officials. After all, they did not look like it.
Moreover, if he was an official, let alone the brothels, have you ever seen anyone who worked in Chang 'an so free? Aren't you afraid of being investigated?
It should be like what he said, they just had some small relationship.
However, Lin Xuan did not care about this. What he was really serious about was that it seemed that he had to be more careful in the future and speak less. Otherwise, if he did not hold it in that day and criticized Li Er, would he lose his head?
"Old Xuan, I, Old Li, am here again.”
Just as Lin Xuan was pondering, the room was pushed open again.
Then, Old Li and Old Sun walked in. The two of them were already familiar with the place and treated it as their back garden.
The two of them were not as polite as before.
He sat down cross-legged and started brewing tea.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan laughed angrily. These two people were really...
"Old Li, you're not kind!”
Then, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, but his expression darkened, and his tone carried traces of anger.
This made Li Er's expression tremble and he immediately smiled. He knew the meaning of Lin Xuan's words. He should be blaming him for leaking the contents of the previous conversation.
"Old Xuan, if you ask me, this is your fault. You're a little stingy.”
"Look, you're talking about a major matter. Whether it's confirmed or not, it has an important impact on the Great Tang.”
"Although I, Old Li, am a businessman, I am also concerned about the country and the people. I happen to have a distant cousin who works in Chang 'an, so I told him.”
"After he heard it, he also felt that the matter was serious, so he reported it to His Majesty. In the end, you guessed correctly.”
Li Er's expression eased and he smiled. He had long thought of this reason. Moreover, he told Lin Xuan that this matter had contributed greatly and that his cousin had received a reward.
He had come to thank him on behalf of his cousin.
Clang!
Then, Li Er glanced at Old Sun and immediately took out the money from his pocket.
"Is that so? That's fine. However, we should talk less about state affairs in the future.”
When Lin Xuan saw this, his stern face immediately smiled. Then, he put away the money on the table very familiarly.
This Lin Xuan…
This scene made Li Er not know whether to laugh or cry. Other than liking beautiful women, he was greedy for money.
However, compared to his achievements, this money was nothing.
If he was willing, it was not impossible for him to be directly conferred the title of First Grade!
"Old Xuan, the Emperor has listened to your suggestion and temporarily shelved the attack on the Turks.”
"This makes Old Li feel somewhat regretful. After all, the Turks have repeatedly invaded the borders of our Great Tang.”
"Now that you've missed a great opportunity, what do you think we should do?”
Li Er came to the Purple Bamboo Court this time. Other than thanking Lin Xuan, the most important thing was to ask him what he could do.
As soon as he said this, the originally smiling Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows.
Old Li's words were really not to be trusted. Just a second ago, he said that he would not mention national affairs anymore. Now that he was here again, he was helpless.
"Wait!"
In the end, Lin Xuan still spoke.
"Wait?"
For a moment, this made Li Er and the other two stunned. Why did they have to wait?
Now that the small Turkic Khan had come to ask for help, this was an opportunity. Although the snow had sealed the mountains and made it difficult to march, it was not impossible. Moreover, the drought on the eastern part of the river had been mostly resolved.
It could be said that he had no worries!
Lin Xuan naturally knew the doubts and thoughts of these two people and continued to explain.
"The drought in the east of the river has indeed been effectively controlled, and there are no more worries.”
"The Turkic territory is tens of millions of li away from the Great Tang. By the time the Great Tang army arrives, they will be at a disadvantage.”
"Moreover, the Turkic territory's terrain is complex, and the mountains are sealed off by snow. Even if you win, the price you have to pay will be too great.”
As soon as these words were said, Li Er and Old Sun could not help but fall silent.
Thinking about it carefully, they were indeed too naive. After all, theories could never compare to changes in reality. But were they going to give up just like that?
He, Li Er, was very unwilling!
"Then according to Old Xuan, how should we wait?”
"It's very simple. Perhaps you don't know, but there has been a conflict between the Little Khan and the Great Khan for a long time.”
" This sudden snowstorm has caused heavy casualties among the cattle and sheep, and the Great Khan is a fool without foresight. He doesn't know that he should appease the tribe at this moment, and instead wants to ruthlessly suppress and plunder.”
"Thus, I say that the Great Tang should wait until they are in internal strife and both sides are injured before taking action. We can take them down effortlessly.”
After saying that, Lin Xuan drank a mouthful of tea. In history, the Great Tang had sent troops and lost many people. He hoped that Li Er could hear his words this time. He could be considered to have done something meritorious.
For a moment, Li Er fell silent.
Old Sun, who was at the side, was also a little frightened. He could not help but admire him again. As expected of being hailed as the Zhuge of the world by His Majesty!
"Old Li, you're the one who comes to me every time. Now it's my turn to ask you.”
"Didn't you tell me before that you wanted to introduce me to a girl? Then let me ask first, is your wife pretty?”
At this moment, Lin Xuan suddenly asked with a brilliant smile.
After all, he guessed that the girl from another family that Old Li mentioned must be his own. If the mother was beautiful, then the daughter would not be too bad.
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