Datang: Li Shimin begged me to rebel

Li Ke was a little surprised. This could form a small court meeting. I don't know what Li Shimin asked them to do.

But after the court, everyone naturally went straight to the Hall of Liangyi, and when they arrived, Li Shimin directly called everyone into the Hall of Liangyi.

"Sit." After saluting, Li Shimin asked everyone to sit down. The chairs here had already been prepared. After everyone sat down, Li Shimin asked Chang Lin to speak.

"Eight hundred miles hastened. On April 23rd in the ninth year of Zhenguan, Xue Gu'er led the light cavalry in Mantou Mountain (later Riyue Mountain on the south bank of Qinghai Lake) to fight against Tuyuyuhun's troops, beheading Prince Tuyuhun, and Thirty thousand and heads of miscellaneous animals were seized."

"The rear army pushed to Niuxindui (the south bank of Qinghai Lake) and killed some of Tuyuhun's troops again."

"Later the army advanced to Chishuiyuan (West of Mantou Mountain), led by Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche, and Qibi Heli reinforced and captured the Nanchang King Murong Xiujun, and captured more than [-] miscellaneous animals."

"On the first day of May in the ninth year of Zhenguan, Li Daliang's troops captured more than 20 princes of Tuyuhun and [-] miscellaneous animals in Shuhun Mountain (western mountainous area of ​​Tianjun County, Qinghai). At the same time, Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche's troops were in Chihai (Chahai) Kayan Lake) defeated Tyuhun Prime Minister Tianzhu King and led the main force of Tyuhun, and seized more than [-] miscellaneous animals."

After hearing Chang Lin's urgent report on the latest [-] miles, Li Ke understood why Li Shimin called him here.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Everyone hurriedly congratulated, this is indeed good news.

"Well, Li Ke, Chihai has been captured, and your plan can be implemented. What do you think of the current behavior of our Tang army?" Li Shimin looked at Li Ke.

Li Ke glanced at the others from the corner of his eye. Except for his elder brother Li Chengqian who was a little surprised, the faces of the other ministers were calm. It was obvious that Li Shimin had been angry with them long ago.However, ventilation is ventilation, but what should be said and the attitude that should be expressed must be expressed.

"Father, this incident only shows one thing." Li Ke said calmly.

"In international exchanges, strength is always the basis for maintaining justice. National defense is the real backing of diplomacy. Dignity is only on the edge of the sword! The truth is only within the radiation range of the iron cavalry! What is the iron cavalry? The iron cavalry is the measure of the land area !” Li Ke said loudly.

"Well said!" Li Shimin glanced at Li Ke in surprise. Although these words were straightforward, they directly pointed out the most critical point in the relationship between countries.

Li Ke's words made the generals present a little bit excited, but this battle is not their turn, and everyone knows what they are called to do today.

"So, Chi Hai's matter can be carried out, what do you think?" Li Shimin looked at Li Ke, suddenly wanted to test him, and asked with a smile.

"I will go to the Western Regions myself." Li Ke stood up directly.

"Oh?" Li Shimin was a little surprised, could Li Ke guess what he was thinking? !Li Ke's words made all the ministers present slightly stunned, Li Ke to go?

"The final handling of the battle of Tuyuhun is different from the previous ones. General Li Jing cannot represent the court of the Tang Dynasty, but His Royal Highness King Qin of the Tang Dynasty can!" Li Ke said lightly. He had probably thought about why Li Shimin let him coming.

In other words, the battle report in Li Shimin's hands is not the first battle report he has received. Li Shimin had received it before he was named king of Qin. Wipe out the entire Tuyuhun.

In addition to the plan discussed with Li Ke before, King Qin himself is a kind of representative!

First, Qin was the overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period, who ruled China, and Qin Qi's family was located in Longyou and Guanneidao.

Second, the prince is the foundation of the country, and it is impossible to go to the Western Regions.But King Qin of the Tang Dynasty is the title of Tian Khan Li Shimin!Now this title reappeared, and he went to the Western Regions in person, which in itself represented an attitude of Li Shimin.

Third, Li Jing is a minister. When dealing with a country, he has no right to deal with it, unless Li Shimin gave him this right in advance, but the battle has not yet been fought, and this right cannot be granted, and even if he wins, it is impossible. To the commander in front, and will appoint another important minister to go.And Li Ke is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, if Li Shimin gave him this right, then he has the right to manage this country.

Therefore, Li Ke understood that Li Shimin must want him to go to the Western Regions to deal with this matter in person.

Li Ke thought about it, and he really had to go to this matter. The matter of Chaka Salt Lake seemed simple, but there were some rules, and he had to set them up!That's why Li Ke said this.

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction at Li Ke's words, while Li Chengqian was thoughtful.

"I call you here today to discuss with you what I said before. Li Ke is willing to pay for the Chihai that Li Jing and other soldiers of the Tang Dynasty laid down for the development and sale of salt. Because Chihai is located in the Western Regions, in order to ensure the safety of its industry , My Tang Dynasty will station [-] elite soldiers there."

"For this reason, Li Ke is willing to give 30% of Chihai's income to the local garrison. If the 30% income is less than 30 guan, Li Ke will make up [-] guan. Retired, injured and other meritorious soldiers will be given monthly money, and they will buy food from various provinces in the Tang Dynasty and send it to Chihai."

"These funds do not need to be contributed by the Chaotang treasury. Do you have any objections?" Li Shimin asked calmly.

As soon as Li Shimin's words came out of his mouth, everyone's expressions were somewhat weird. Let's not say that Chihai was originally Tuyuhun's territory, but now that Datang has been defeated, Li Kemai bought it.

But for the sake of Li Ke's property, Datang garrisoned 30 elite soldiers!This is outrageous.But after listening to the following words, I don't think it's outrageous.[-] per year!This money is given to the officers and soldiers stationed here, what a waste!

The point is that Li Shimin is willing to pay another 30 guan, and without funding from the imperial treasury, he can station [-] elite soldiers there for free!What is this concept? !

Those who were able to come here today are not fools. They immediately understood the benefits of doing so. It is of course a good thing to garrison [-] elite soldiers without the imperial court raising troops.

It's just that for civil servants such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, they frown somewhat, because this operation... no matter how you think about it, it reveals a strong feeling... how should I put it?Anyway, this taste is not so right, and they agree with this matter itself.

But what made them frown was that this incident bypassed the court!

That's right!This matter did not go through the court at all. In theory, Li Shimin could do it without the consent of any of them!

It seems that the garrison needs to be discussed with the court, but Li Shimin used a more direct statement, saying that he wanted to protect Li Ke's property. If Li Shimin said that Tuyuhun was defeated and the local garrison was reasonable, right?Are you okay?

If this excuse is used, can the court refuse to garrison troops?As for the subsequent operations, they were all Li Shimin's own operations, and no one could say anything.

The point is that there is no need for the court to pay, and Li Shimin communicated with everyone before, but he didn't mention the detailed rules at all!

This majesty was also led badly by Li Ke. If he bypassed the court this time, wouldn't Li Ke be able to bypass it next time?Wouldn't their control over national affairs be very low in the future?So even Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others frowned.