"Apothecary, you're the Minister of War. What's your opinion?”
Li Shiming's question made Zhangsun Wuji's expression turn even uglier.
This meant that in Li Shimin's heart, King Jing could indeed serve as the Governor of Youzhou.
However, once King Jing became the governor of Youzhou.
The hundreds of thousands of troops in Youzhou were under his control.
All of a sudden, King Jing would become the one with the highest authority among all the princes.
Apart from the Crown Prince, the other 16-year-old princes had been assigned to the six ministries, as well as other stations, temples, and prisons by Li Er since last year. They were not allowed to leave.
Currently, the most important position was the King of Shu, Li Ke, who was the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice.
An official above the fourth rank.
However, the Minister of Justice was Li Daozong. Although Li Ke was a Prince, he could not manage the Ministry of Justice with Li Daozong as the Prince.
However, the governor of Youzhou was different. He was a third-grade official who was in charge of military and political affairs. He was the highest officer in Youzhou.
Moreover, the Youzhou army was made up of elites, and there was even a strong army like the Tianjie Army.
The North Manor Army was already very powerful.
If King Jing controlled the army of Youzhou, he would be unstoppable.
However, he did not dare to say these words out loud.
Although King Jing did not publicize the attack on King Jing's residence, some news had leaked out after all these years. As the head of the Zhangsun Clan, he had been secretly summoned into the palace by the Emperor and given a beating.
Moreover, he had just made a stupid move to send Zhangsun Shunde to the position of Youzhou Governor.
Even though he was the brother-in-law of Emperor Li Er, he didn't dare to say anything.
…….
Li Jing, who had been silent for a while, spoke.
"Your Majesty, King Jing has been training his army in White Cloud City. In the past few years, he has led his troops north of the Tianzhu Mountains and killed many Turkic wolves.”
"In addition, it is said that although King Jing governs White Cloud City with military law, rewards and punishments are clear, and the security in the city is good. No martial artists dare to use force in the city.”
"The lives of the commoners are even richer."
At this point, Li Jing changed the topic,""However, the position of Governor of Youzhou is of great importance. King Jing is a prince, so I think this matter still needs Your Majesty to make a decision.”
This sudden change in answer stunned Zhangsun Wuji and the others.
Then, he thought about it and felt that he was indeed Li Jing.
The first part stated that King Jing was fully qualified to be the governor of Youzhou, but the latter part did not clearly support it and only said that His Majesty made the decision.
Not only did he make it clear that he was the Minister of War, but he also made it clear that everything would be decided by His Majesty.
This guy was using the art of war on the subject.
Li Shi Min liked Li Jing's answer.
As the Minister of War, if he sided with King Jing, he, as the emperor, would also consider whether the other party was still suitable to sit in this position.
However, Li Jing spoke the truth and did not make a final statement.
His loyalty was evident!
"Xuanling, Ruhui, what do you think?”After asking, Li Shimin was probably worried that the two of them would end up like Li Jing, so he said,"Don't worry. We're discussing the candidate for Youzhou's governor. If you have any other ideas, you can bring them up.”
The two who were asked pondered for a moment before Fang Xuanling spoke first.
"Your Majesty, I feel that King Jing is capable enough to be the governor of Youzhou. However, King Jing is in Baiyun City, and Youzhou is an important military town. Therefore, I recommend Qin Qiong, Duke of Hu.”
"Your Majesty, as Lord Fang said, we do not doubt King Jing's talent. However, the position of Youzhou Governor is too important. I also feel that we can choose another general.”
"Hmm…I recommend State Duke Fan, Duan Zhixuan!”
These two were not fools.
Just like Li Jing, after confirming King Jing's talent, he recommended another general on the grounds that Youzhou's position was important.
Both Qin Qiong and Duan Zhixuan were Dukes and Great Generals that Li Shimin trusted.
Among the two, Qin Qiong had already broken through to the Divine Treasure Realm, and Duan Zhixuan was also at the peak of the Connate Marrow Cleansing Realm.
In addition, the two of them were also intelligent generals. They were in charge of the army, so it was definitely possible for them to appoint two decent chief historians and Sima Guanmin.
Although both of their recommendations were good, they did not give the Emperor a definite answer.
Li Shiming had broken through to the Divine Treasure Realm several years ago, and he was in his prime now. He still had several hundred years to live.
This matter was related to the prince, so they did not dare to speak casually.
"Royal brother." Li Shimin looked at Li Daozong.
"Your Majesty, I believe that King Jing, Duke Hu, and Duke Fan are also suitable. They are all qualified to take the position of Youzhou Governor. If Your Majesty needs them, I am also willing to go to Youzhou.”
Alright, after Li Daozong was done, he even invited himself.
However, he also knew that if not for the war at the border, he, the Minister of Justice, would not have been released to take up the position of Governor.
……
After asking around, Li Shiming didn't get a definite answer.
As if they had discussed it beforehand, the ministers all said," King Jing can, but I have a different opinion.
Then, they each recommended a person.
Li Shi Min felt helpless.
Actually, in his heart, he also wanted King Jing Li Lin to be the governor of Youzhou.
Firstly, after three years, the North Manor Army under Li Lin was very elite.
It was a pity that he was only limited to White Cloud City.
After all these years of observation, he realized that his sixth son did not seem to be interested in the throne.
It had been three whole years. Even after he had expressed his goodwill, King Jing was still lukewarm towards him.
Every year, when he gave Si Zi, Chang Le, and the other imperial sisters a new year gift, he would bring one for himself.
However, whether it was the color or the quality, the emperor's gift could not compare to Chang Le and the others.
Even the Empress 'New Year's gift was more generous than his.
If a prince who could do such a thing was not crazy, he must have lost interest in the Supreme position.
Because, without desire, one would be firm.
King Jing didn't want the throne, so he didn't want to please him.
What truly made Li Shimin feel at ease was Li Lin's friendship with Zhangsun Wugou, Si Zi, and the others.
Since Li Lin valued these younger sisters, including his mother Zhangsun Wugou, it meant that his sixth son valued relationships.
Moreover, when giving gifts, there was a clear distinction between close and distant.
Li Shiming was relieved after he was angry at the beginning.
Who asked him not to discover his sixth son's ability at that time and have been neglecting him? In the end, he even did something like a tiger eating its cubs to scheme against him.
Now, facing the reaction of his trusted minister, Li Shimin made a decision in his heart.
Li Shi Min raised his head,
"Xuan Ling, Ru Hui."
"Your subject is here!"
"Prepare the decree. King Jing will concurrently hold the position of Governor of Youzhou. The Governor's Office can be established in White Cloud City without any restrictions. In addition, the Tianjie Army and other Youzhou garrisons are under the control of King Jing.”
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