The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"But when the court does these things, it has to consider more, not just as simple as transporting grain from the south to the north." Li Fu smiled and said, "You have done a good job."

"Okay, you guys, settle down in the back house first. If you are tired, take a nap and rest. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to the academy."

"Although you are in the manor, you can't slack off in your studies. There are many knowledgeable teachers in the academy, and they are more than enough to teach you." Li Fu said, "Although it is not like in the palace, you can strictly manage your studies individually, but you must learn to integrate into the group appropriately. People are never lone wolves."

"Uncle Wang, are the classmates who studied with us last year still in the academy?" Li Tai asked.

"Still, how can they graduate so early? It's still early." Li Fu smiled.

After confirming this, the children were obviously happier.

Even if they go to the academy, they will have acquaintances.

Li Fu asked Xiao Tao to take the children to their respective rooms to rest, and he also returned to the room to lie down and rest for a while.

Li Shao brought Li Fu the soup to sober him up.

"Are you tired, my husband?" Li Shao sat on the bed and watched Li Fu drink the soup.

"Fortunately, I knew what I was drinking at noon and didn't drink too much, but I was a little emotional." Li Fu smiled and said, "Your Majesty has always been thinking about the Turks. Even though the Tang Dynasty is in such a state now, he still wants to fight back."

"The alliance at Weishui that year was a shame for our Majesty. My father said that your Majesty has never suffered such humiliation in all the years he has led troops to fight." Li Shao took the empty bowl and put it on the tray held by the maid next to him.

"Let's not talk about whether you feel humiliated or not. The main thing is that there have been too many disasters since the Zhenguan years. Although no one dares to say anything openly, Your Majesty feels bad." Li Fu said: "During the Wude years, although God occasionally disfavored some places in the Tang Dynasty, it was not so frequent and the scale was not as large as that in the Zhenguan years. In addition, there were many things in the palace before, and Your Majesty was under great pressure. He must want to establish prestige through some things. If you can't find a breakthrough in the country, you can only focus on the northern grasslands. If you can fight a battle that makes you proud, you can also straighten your back."

"Your Majesty is depressed here."

"But now the national strength is difficult and can't support the army's actions." Li Shao said: "So, we still have to wait."

"Wait, the opportunity is not far away." Li Fu smiled and said: "We have a bad year here, and the same is true on the grassland. God treats all people in this area equally, and there is no such thing as punishment."

The Tang Dynasty only suffered natural disasters in Guanzhong, while on the grassland, it was a combination of natural disasters and man-made disasters.

"At the beginning of Zhenguan, His Majesty asked the ministers what was the top priority of the new dynasty. The ministers said that the Turks on the grassland were the top priority." Li Fu said: "Until now, the ministers still think so, especially the military generals. This war is going to be fought, and no one can stop it."

In August, Jiucheng Palace.

After Li Shimin talked about the grassland in the village of Jingyang County, he kept thinking about when there would be news from the grassland.

He also tried every means to let the Hundred Cavalry Division contact the spies on the grassland.

Li Shimin summoned Li Jing.

"In the early years of Zhenguan, you told me that the Turks on the grassland were a priority issue to be resolved."

Li Jing nodded.

"To this day, I still think so."

"At that time, I agreed in my heart, but in the past two years, I have been busy with the change of the court. But now, the major events have been decided, and the issue of the Turks can be discussed." Li Shimin said: "What do you think is the primary issue if we fight the Turks?"

"Troops." Li Jing responded immediately.

"Well, the total strength of the court is 170,000."

Li Jing thought for a moment, then bowed his hands in response.

"170,000 people, it's not that we can't fight, but we can't fight separately, we can't launch more, and after launching, we can't last."

While discussing, the eunuchs outside came in.

"Your Majesty, the envoy to Liangzhou wants to see you."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

The envoy of Liangzhou walked in from outside the hall, holding a scroll in his hand.

"Your Majesty, I brought back a secret letter from the governor of Liangzhou."

"Present it."

Wang De stepped forward, took the secret letter, and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin checked the wax seal and then opened it to read.

"Didn't the governor tell you anything?"

"No, he just asked me to take the secret letter back to your majesty."

Li Shimin looked up at the messenger.

"Do you like falcons?" Li Shimin asked.

"This.......The Liangzhou Governor's Office confirmedIn fact, I have raised more than a dozen falcons, and I want to present them to Your Majesty. "

"So, you are trying to please me." Li Shimin looked unhappy: "Come on, take him away and hand him over to the Dali Temple."

After the people were taken away, Li Shimin smiled.

"This Li Daliang really can't tolerate any sand in his eyes." Li Shimin smiled and said, "But I really used him right."

If you want to fight the Turks, you can't avoid Liangzhou. Liangzhou is the gateway. With such a loyal and brave minister guarding it, the court can rest assured.

"During the Wude period, Li Daliang made great contributions, and the emperor gave him hundreds of slaves and maids, but he said that these slaves and maids were originally children of good families, and because of various misfortunes, they became slaves. As a result, he sent all these 100 slaves and maids back home." Li Shimin smiled and said, "What do you think about me rewarding him with some good things?"

"Your Majesty, it's not appropriate. "Zhang Gongjin said with a smile: "You give him a reward, and he can sell it right after you give it to him."

"When we started the army in Jinyang, Li Daliang came to us from Luoyang. It happened to be a famine, so Li Daliang sold his warhorse and distributed the money to the people. However, Li Daliang had a good harvest."

"Hahahaha."

Everyone in the hall laughed.

"Okay, okay, let him do whatever he wants." Li Shimin said with a smile, and he looked at Zhang Gongjin: "Your Daizhou is closest to the grassland, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I think the time has come."

"Oh? How do you say it?" Li Shimin asked.

"Your Majesty, I have six reasons..."

Li Shimin stopped Zhang Gongjin from speaking.

"Have the Zuo Pushe, You Pushe, and Shangshu Youcheng come to participate in the government?"

"Your Majesty, they are all waiting."

"Call them in. "Li Shimin said.

"Yes."

Fang Xuanling and others came in from outside the hall and knelt on the cushions.

"Come on, come on, the governor of Daizhou has suggestions for fighting the Turks, listen to him." Li Shimin greeted everyone.

Zhang Gongjin told the story.