Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at Second Emperor Li in surprise.
After a while, Fang Xuanling asked tentatively,
"Your Majesty, did you get another brilliant plan from Li Yun?”
" No," His Majesty Li Er narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice," but there is a knife to kill."”
Hiss!
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui both gasped!
Although His Majesty didn't say it clearly, they could clearly feel that His Majesty had the intention to kill them. At this moment, for His Majesty to say such a thing, could it be that
"Your Majesty, are you going to attack the aristocratic families?”Fang Xuanling said in a panic,
"Your Majesty, you can't do that! The Great Tang is just beginning to rise, and it's not easy to raise an internal war!”
Du Ruhui also felt a headache coming on. This was the first thing he thought of.
Now that the Great Tang was thriving and the people were living in peace and contentment, it was not a good time to make a move on the great clans.
After all, they were also rooted in the Great Tang, and even if they won, their vitality would be greatly damaged!
His Majesty's killing intent was already strong enough. Ever since he got to know Li Yun, he had been brainwashed by him. Now, his killing intent was even stronger. This was not a good thing.
Taking a deep breath, Du Ruhui cupped his hands and said," Your Majesty, we do need to reconsider this matter.”
"Our Great Tang has just introduced a new imperial examination system. As long as we wait a few more years, those chronic illnesses will disappear.”
"Why should we be in such a hurry to throw the Great Tang into turmoil for no reason?”
The two of them agreed that the so-called method to raise money must have come from those great clans.
However, if they really used force, the court would be in chaos, because at this time, more than 80% of the officials in the court were elected by these great clans.
Even more seriously, if those great clans were to go all out and rebel, the current prosperity of the Great Tang would be completely wiped out!
" You two guessed it right," Second Emperor Li continued." Don't be too nervous. A slow knife can also kill people."”
"We have our own considerations for this matter. There are only advantages and no disadvantages to the Great Tang, so you can rest assured.”
To Li Er, the glass he got from Li Yun was a slow knife that was not sharp but could kill.
He knew how much these nobles liked rare treasures!
Those strangely shaped glass objects would definitely make them flock like ducks.
As long as he controlled the amount that flowed out, he could continue the next time.
After coming here a few times, it would unknowingly greatly weaken the strength of the aristocratic families.
Even if he didn't ask for half of his family's wealth, he would at least have 10% or 20% of it.
To them, exchanging money for treasures and passing it down from generation to generation was a habit that had been passed down for hundreds of years.
After all, money would become scrap metal with the change of dynasties, but treasures would not!
However, they did not know the difference between glass and jade!
It would be too late to regret when the glass began to depreciate!
However, this matter had to be kept strictly confidential. Even Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were not to be informed.
"There's no need to ask about this matter anymore."
"After you return, think carefully about whether there is anything wrong with using troops against the Tubo. I will let all the officials discuss it in the court tomorrow.”
"You may leave."
"I will take my leave!" Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui cupped their hands.
They still had a lot to say, but seeing that the Emperor clearly did not want to say more, they had no choice but to give up.
"Keming, what do you think Li Yun said to His Majesty?”Fang Xuanling asked.
"His Majesty is walking too quickly. If this continues, I'm afraid we'll make a big mistake!”
" I can't guess Li Yun's idea." Du Ruhui shook his head and said," But every time he said it before, it was a brilliant idea. I hope this time is no exception."”
"Looking at His Majesty's appearance, it's obvious that he's determined. It's useless for us to say anything more.”
"Sigh, I hope so!"
......
Early the next morning.
Taiji Palace, Dew Hall, the officials were having morning court.
"Everyone, We have decided to use force against the Tubo Empire and take the northwest plateau into the Great Tang's territory.”
After Second Emperor Li finished speaking, the Dew Palace was silent at first, then it exploded!
The entire hall was buzzing with discussions!
After he finished speaking, the ministers were all dumbfounded!
Originally, everyone was in the midst of celebrating the arrival of all countries. They never expected that Second Emperor Li would suddenly make such a move!
"Silence!" Second Emperor Li said in a deep voice.
The hall instantly fell silent.
"I received a secret report that the Tibetan regime is unstable and there is internal turmoil. Now is a good time!”
"Ever since the founding of the Tang Empire, Tubo has repeatedly invaded the borders of our Great Tang and even wanted to attack the interior of the pass.”
"This matter is like a thorn in my chest. Now that it is unstable, it is a heaven-sent opportunity for the Great Tang!”
"Do you have any objections?"
After he finished speaking, the Dew Palace fell into chaos again.
The generals cheered loudly and pleaded,
"Your Majesty, give me 200,000 soldiers. I am willing to make a military pledge to completely destroy the Tubo!”
"Your Majesty, let this subject go. As long as it's 150,000, I'll also make a military pledge. If I can't defeat the Tubo, I'll die to apologize!”
Unexpectedly, Second Emperor Li shook his head." There aren't that many soldiers. There are only 100,000.”
A hundred thousand?
After hearing this number, the generals who had just asked for orders were stunned.
The Tibetans had fought with them many times, big and small. They were definitely a tough nut to crack.
A hundred thousand soldiers could repel the Tibetans, but it was impossible to completely destroy them.
His Majesty was well versed in military affairs, so he should know the reason behind this.
Before they could raise any doubts, Li Er continued,
"We have already decided on the arrangements for the four barbarians.”
"The nobles of the grasslands who wish to live in the pass are allowed!”
"However, since they have chosen to submit, they must show some sincerity!”
"For this expedition to Tubo, We are preparing to recruit 150,000 soldiers from their ranks. We will prepare our own rations and set off from the grasslands in the northwest to form the vanguard for our 100,000 Great Tang soldiers!”
Upon hearing this, the civil officials could not sit still anymore!
"Your Majesty, now that the four barbarians have just surrendered and we are treating them like this, I'm afraid that some of them will be rebellious!”
"The opposite in your heart?" Second Emperor Li narrowed his eyes and snorted." I do hope that someone will jump out and let me establish my authority.”
"In a while, inform the tribes of this matter. If anyone disobeys, the entire tribe will be exterminated!”
"This battle can be considered a token of their allegiance to the Great Tang. Tell them that they will get twenty percent of the gains from pacifying the Tubo.”
"From now on, the nobles of the grasslands can settle down in the pass after passing the assessment. Those with the ability can also enter the court as officials.”
If you beat a stick and give a red date, this 20% harvest is definitely not a small amount!
After he finished speaking, although the ministers still had doubts on their faces, they all shut their mouths.
No matter how one looked at it, this new policy was extremely beneficial to the Great Tang.
If this experiment was successful, then the Great Tang could use this example in every foreign war it waged in the future.
This way, the loss of money and food would be greatly reduced, and the Great Tang soldiers would bleed less!
It was really a brilliant plan!
The ministers who had figured out the crux of the matter looked up at Second Emperor Li in shock!
In the future, as more and more foreign countries were conquered, wouldn't there be no need to use the Great Tang's soldiers in wars?!
It was like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger!
Other than respect, the ministers also looked at Second Emperor Li with a hint of shock!
Recently, His Majesty had been coming up with many brilliant ideas, which was really difficult for them to accept!
What surprised Second Emperor Li even more was that Wei Zheng, who had always been against him, also spoke!
"Your Majesty, this is a good plan. This old minister is sincerely convinced!”
He had always firmly opposed the entry of the four barbarians into Guanzhong. In his words, those who were not of his race would have different intentions!
His Majesty's current strategy was simply too much in line with his wishes!
Seeing that the leader of the opposition had already spoken, the ministers who advocated treating the grassland tribes well were a little anxious.
They kept looking at their leader, Fang Xuanling.
But who knew that the latter would look down and have no intention of opening his mouth at all!
Thus, the matter was completely settled amidst the praises!
"Hou Junji, Niu Jinda, the two of you will be in charge of the war to destroy the Tibetans.”
"Immediately begin preparations. Once we receive accurate news from Tubo, we will immediately march!”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will not fail you!!”
Due to the appearance of the square cabinet, the officials did not ask about the grain this time. Emperor Li Er was also happy to be free and did not say anything more.
"Is there anything else you want to report?"
Second Emperor Li was now very happy.
"Your Majesty, the Tibetan envoy will arrive in Chang 'an in half a month. How should we settle him?”The Chamberlain of Dependencies cupped his hands and asked.
"Continue with the original plan. Don't alert the enemy.”
"I understand."
"If there's nothing else, you can leave the court. Duke Zhao, come to the royal study to look for me.”
After saying that, Second Emperor Li stood up and left.
The ministers, who were still in a daze, filed out.
Disbelief could be heard everywhere.
His Majesty's successive brilliant plans had frightened them all!
For a moment, the image of Second Emperor Li in their hearts, other than being tall and mighty, was also a little mysterious!
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui smiled bitterly.
Ever since Li Yun from Lantian County appeared, they suddenly realized that they seemed to be a little outdated.
If Li Yun became an official in the court, wouldn't they only be his assistants?
Thinking of this, the two of them looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time.
If it was as His Majesty had said, the Great Tang would be able to achieve a prosperous era for ten thousand years by meeting this child!
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