Hearing Chu Qiu's reply, he was rather impressed by Li Jing's performance.
Li Shi Min's expression was extremely bitter.
He said helplessly,"
"To tell you the truth, Zhen did not give the order to fight.”
Chu Qiu pretended to be shocked by Li Shi Min's words.
He immediately frowned, his eyes filled with anger.
From his eyes, it seemed that he was also blaming Li Jing for his audacity.
Li Shi Min looked at Chu Qiu and said slowly,
"Although I also want to fight this battle. However, before my orders were issued, Li Jing's attack was still considered as disobeying the orders and attacking without authorization.”
"I heard that he's already prepared to apologize to you. What are you going to do?”。
Chu Qiu's frown deepened as if she was thinking.
After a long time, he said in a deep voice,
"General Li's actions are indeed reprehensible.”
Chu Qiu changed the topic and said,"
"Since ancient times, the art of war has said that there are some things that the general cannot accept outside the king's orders. The opportunity is fleeting."
"General Li also wanted to report to His Majesty in advance, but Yongliang City is far away from Chang 'an. Even if it was 800 miles, it would still take several days. After getting His Majesty's approval, it would definitely delay the opportunity.”
"And General Li is now bearing a bush to apologize, which just proves his loyalty to His Majesty, isn't it?”
"This humble subject feels that he did not become domineering because of his outstanding meritorious service of destroying the country and did not put Your Majesty in his eyes.”
Li Shi Min nodded.
Chu Qiu continued,"
"Therefore, it is not appropriate for His Majesty to blame Li Jing on the surface. We just need to wait for the right time to knock him down.”
Li Shi Min nodded,
"Yes, I am. You're right."
Even if Chu Qiu didn't say so now…
Li Shi Min could only think of this method.
This was the best solution at the moment.
Although he was not very comfortable in his heart, punishing a meritorious minister because of this would definitely make the generals in the court tremble in fear.
Even meritorious deeds would be punished.
Who would dare to charge forward in the future?
Chu Qiu immediately said,"
"As for Li Jing's reward, since Li Jing has contributed to the destruction of the country, His Majesty can reward him greatly to resolve the grudge between you and his subjects.”
"Oh?"
Li Shi Min suddenly became interested.
"As far as I know, during the Battle of Dragon Rise, Li Jing had always supported the establishment of the Hidden Crown Prince.”
"Because of this matter, His Majesty has always been suspicious of Li Jing's attitude over the years, and Li Jing has always been cautious about His Majesty.”
" His Majesty is worried about Li Jing, and so is Li Jing. He is also worried about His Majesty…"
Chu Qiu paused for a moment and said seriously,"
"Your Majesty, you can use this battle merit to let Li Jing eliminate the grudge he has against Your Majesty. Let him know that Your Majesty has absolute trust in him.”
"This also shows from another perspective that His Majesty is open-minded, forgives past grudges, and appoints people based on their merits.”
"This way, in the future, Li Jing will be able to go to war without any worries.”
"Once again, I will make contributions and expand the territory for Your Majesty.”
Li Shi Min frowned slightly.
He pondered.
He did not expect Chu Qiu, as a substitute, to have such an understanding.
He could actually analyze such a sharp matter so thoroughly.
He said it so clearly and logically.
Moreover, he was not just acting in front of the ministers.
He actually thought of protecting his imperial power at all times.
He thought about how to deal with the relationship between the monarch and his subjects.
It was really rare.
Li Shi Min was pleased with Chu Qiu's performance.
He saw Chu Qiu thinking of ways to protect him and was extremely loyal to him.
Li Shi Min thought,'I really didn't let down my efforts.'
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