The words 'Goguryeo' caused all the officials to be shocked.
Li Shi Min's thick dragon eyebrows furrowed as if he had thought of something. He immediately ordered,
"Bad commander, immediately investigate Cao Jiang's mansion!”
Yuan Tiangang received the order and led his men forward. In a short while, there was a result.
The guards carried five heavy chests into the hall. When the officials saw them, they all guessed what was inside.
Yuan Tiangang didn't waste any time and went forward to open one of the boxes.
The moment it opened, a golden light shone out. Looking inside, it was filled with all kinds of gold and silver treasures!
Not only that, when the guard opened the other four chests, they were all filled with gold, silver, treasures, and silk.
This time, everyone was enlightened.
All these things added together could buy half of the state city, right?
"Your Majesty, these are all stolen goods found in Caojiang Mansion. Not only are there stolen official silver, but there are also gold, silver and jewelry from all over Chang 'an.”
"Other than that, I also found these letters in the secret compartment of his room.”
Yuan Tiangang said solemnly and handed a stack of letters to the official.
The letter was passed around and finally appeared on Li Shiming's table.
Li Shi Min opened the envelope with a serious expression.
At first glance, his hands trembled violently!
The more Li Shi Min read, the more excited he became. When he read the last letter, his eyes were filled with killing intent.
"Preposterous!"
Li Shimin clenched his fist and hit the table.
The ministers were very careful. When the letters were passed around, everyone's expression changed.
"Cao Jiang is actually a prince of Goguryeo!”
"This letter says that he actually kidnapped more than three thousand women from the Great Tang! Simply heartless!"
"Heavens! And the Imperial Guide that was robbed a few months ago was actually done by Cao Jiang in collusion with the Goguryeons!”
"How is he Cao Jiang? His name is Gao Muyang!"
The ministers were filled with righteous indignation and cursed loudly.
Goguryeo's actions could no longer be considered as an invasion!
This was an insult to the Great Tang and the entire Han!!
Li Shi Min took a deep breath and slowly opened his dragon eyes. A wise and solemn light shot out.
"Where is Grand Marshal Zhangsun Wuji?"
Zhangsun Wuji walked out with the book in his hand and said solemnly,""Your subject is here."
"Where is General Li Jing?"
"Your Majesty, General Li Jing is still in Luoyang, preparing his troops!”
Li Shi Min slowly stood up, his posture tall and straight, and his aura swept out like a dragon descending from the heavens.
"I hereby appoint General Li Jing as the commander."
"Cheng Yaojin, Li Yuanba, and Yuchi Gong will be vice marshals.”
"Lead 500,000 elite soldiers and immediately set off to attack Goguryeo!”
Li Jing was the number one general of the current dynasty, and he used his troops like a god.
Cheng Yaojin, Li Yuanba, and Yuchi Gong were all Great Generals, and it was clear that Li Shimin had made up his mind to go to Goguryeo.
The ministers bowed in unison when they heard this.”
"Your Majesty, this expedition is magnificent!" Grand Marshal Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward and said.”
"This subject believes that we need to send a person who can represent the might of the Great Tang to crusade against the Goguryeo barbarians!”
"I recommend Prince Jin to go with us!”
As soon as he said this, all the officials looked over.
In fact, anyone with discerning eyes could see that Grand Marshal Zhangsun Wuji had always supported Prince Jin.
This expedition to Goguryeo was basically a sure win. If Prince Jin returned triumphantly, his reputation would be greatly boosted!
Moreover, the Crown Prince and the King of Wei were not in the court, so it was a godsend opportunity.
Prime Minister Fang Xuanling quickly stepped forward and said in a deep voice,""Your Majesty, I think it is more appropriate for His Highness the King of Wei to go.”
"The Yin Mountain area is led by Great General Qin Qiong. The matter of rations is more than enough for His Highness to handle.”
"His Highness the King of Wei will immediately set off for Luoyang and meet up with General Li Jing. This will also save His Highness the trouble of traveling!”
Prime Minister Fang Xuanling's support for the King of Wei was an open secret in the court.
The contributions of the Yinshan Turks were naturally far inferior to the conquest of Goguryeo. Fang Xuanling's words were meant to help the King of Wei gain more merits.
How could Zhangsun Wuji not see this?
"Duke Xing, the King of Wei is already in charge of the expedition against the Turks. If he were to attack Goguryeo again, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to split his attention, right?”
Zhangsun Wuji said calmly.
Fang Xuanling chuckled." I'm doing this for the sake of the Tang Empire. Everyone knows that the King of Wei is brave and resourceful.”
The two of them were at loggerheads, neither of them willing to give in.
How could someone as wise as Li Shimin not see through it?
Li Shi Min pondered for a moment before his gaze finally landed on Prime Minister Du Ruhui.
"Minister Du, what do you think?"
Du Ruhui thought for a moment and respectfully said,""Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Wei is busy fighting the Turks, and His Highness the King of Jin is in Chang 'an, so it's inevitable that he'll be tired from traveling to Luoyang.”
"Therefore, this subject believes that it would be best for His Highness the King of Shu to go together!”
Li Shi Min frowned," The King of Shu again?”
These two days, he had been listening so much that his ears were about to get calluses.
Du Ruhui strongly recommended him, and Empress Zhangsun strongly defended him, but Li Shimin knew that only Yuan Tiangang was telling the truth.
He could not understand why Du Ruhui always valued the King of Shu.
Li Shi Min said in a deep voice," Alright, tell the generals to get ready. As for which prince will go out, we will discuss it later.”
The ministers saluted in unison.”
After leaving the palace, Du Ruhui's second son, Du He, rushed over.
"Father, why did you recommend the King of Shu when you have such a good opportunity to make contributions? Didn't you ask me to support the Crown Prince?"
Du He didn't understand.
Du Ruhui often taught him to follow in the footsteps of the Crown Prince. When the Crown Prince ascended the throne, the Du Family would soar to the sky.
But recently, his father had been siding with the King of Shu. It was really unusual for him to think for the King of Shu in every way.
Du Ruhui glanced at him indifferently, a profound look hidden in the depths of his eyes.
"Du He, remember, the Du family doesn't need to care who wins, as long as we don't lose.”
After saying that, he did not explain further and turned to leave.
Du He, who was left with a puzzled expression, thought for a long time before slapping his thigh and suddenly realized!
"That's high!"
Du He's face revealed an excited expression.
He suddenly understood why Du Ruhui had asked him to support the Crown Prince and his uncle, Du Chuke, to support the King of Wei, while he himself supported the King of Shu.
Just as his father had said, what the Du Family wanted to do was not to support which prince won, but to support the prince who won!
The Du Family was now in contact with every prince with potential. When the time came, no matter which prince won, it would be beneficial to the Du Family!
As for why she didn't support Prince Jin Li Zhi, Du He shook her head, the corners of her mouth curling up in disdain.
If that kind of person with a weak personality could become the emperor, his name would be written backwards!
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