Chen Xiaoyi is still unable to calm his mind, let alone be like Jiang Shang, who is still waiting for the appreciation of the Ming Lord.
He is now worried about national affairs, but also feels powerless. This is exactly the state of a retired veteran cadre. There are many things that he cannot let go of, but he has to let them go.
With his mentality, it would be difficult to compete with He Chou.
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"Your Majesty should be more careful. In any case, the Turkic Khans were all born in the Sui Dynasty and rose up in the Tang Dynasty. It's hard to say what she would think.
Your Majesty should still remember Chen Shuda, right? Moreover, she also preserved Empress Xiao. When Yang Guang was mentally retarded and patrolling Daizhou in the north, it was she who warned Yang Guang in advance and allowed him to retreat to Yanmen.
Otherwise, Yang Guang might have been captured by Shibi Khan in Mayi.
These things are all vivid in my mind, so Your Majesty went out to meet him. If something goes wrong, you must put the country first and come back immediately..."
What he said was similar to what Li Bi said, except that Chen Xiaoyi didn't know the secret past events and grudges mixed in, so he was more worried than Li Bi.
Naturally, Li Po would not tell the truth, but just comforted: "I will act carefully. It is normal for the two countries to have repeated exchanges. It's just that the Qing family feels that if the alliance with the Turks goes well, the relationship between the two countries will be better."
How long will it last?”
Chen Xiaoyi pondered for a while and then slowly said: "I don't dare to speculate on this matter, but judging from the behavior of the Turkic Khan, he is not a person who likes to use war lightly. If she can make an alliance, she will not easily break the promise.
In fact, this still depends on His Majesty’s wishes. Your Majesty has always regarded the Turks as a serious problem..."
Having said this, he stopped saying anything. The meaning was very clear. He didn't know whether the Turkic Khan would abide by the covenant and not violate the covenant, but he knew that the emperor in front of him would not abide by any covenant. If
If the time is right, he will definitely attack the Turks first without hesitation.
Li Po kept saying this and that had no credibility all day long. In fact, in the eyes of his close ministers like Chen Xiaoyi, who had followed him for many years, this was the true hero of the generation who watched like an eagle and watched like a wolf.
He never breaks a promise easily, but that doesn't mean he won't make a fortune by breaking his promise. It's just because he values his credibility, and once he goes back on his word, it means he has big intentions.
In comparison, Wang Shichong and his like who often fall out are more like clowns and cannot even be called heroes.
Li Po was a smart person, so he naturally understood the unfinished meaning of Chen Xiaoyi's words, and he couldn't help but have a bit of sarcasm on his face. In fact, he just felt that it was stupid to make promises to the Turks. When he came to join the alliance, he had indeed already done so.
Be prepared to regret it in the future.
Moreover, he is still waiting for the news from Hebei so that he can make corresponding changes in his strategy. When he was in Chang'an, he discussed with his ministers how to deal with the Turks. You said he came to talk to Ashina Yang Huan
How much sincerity can there be in meeting each other?
Li Po was a little upset, but he did not deny it, "The Qing family knows that as long as the Turks are around, I feel like a light is hanging on my back.
As you know, when I was in Yunnei, I was chased by the Turks and hid everywhere... What's even more hateful is that every time they came, it was during autumn and winter.
You can't beat them in autumn, and you have to wait until winter comes, when they will usually choose to retreat and return to the grassland to spend the winter.
That was when they were at their weakest, and they had to seize the opportunity to settle accounts with them. They spent several winters like this, crawling on ice and lying in the snow, exchanging lives for lives. Even now when I think about it, I often shudder.
At that time, I was thinking, if you give me 100,000 soldiers, I will definitely wipe out these bastards in the grassland...
Therefore, this alliance with the Turks is to gain time to recuperate, not to make friends with them. Everyone in the DPRK and I are of the same mind and feel that this alliance is an expedient measure.
You must take good care of your health and see how I destroyed the Turks..."
Chen Xiaoyi said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you should hurry up and don't keep me waiting for a long time. Confucius said that if you are old and do not die, you are a thief, and I don't want to lose my security in the late festival."
Li Po couldn't help but laugh. He felt that Chen Xiaoyi seemed to be living a good life in retirement, and his words were much more interesting than before.
"Those who live a long life are among the gods. If the gods are thieves, what do they steal?"
The monarch-minister dialogue has entered another stage. It is about dexterity and fun. It is also Li Po's intention to make the topic as relaxed as possible, so as not to raise the old man's blood pressure.
Chen Xiaoyi was not confused at all, and the words came right out of his mouth, "If I really become a god, I am willing to steal the fortune of the Tang Dynasty for thousands of years..."
Li Po smiled and shook his head, "There is no immortal dynasty in the world. The fate of a country depends on the support of the people. When I am here, I am confident that I can ensure the prosperity of the country. Even if there is a slight setback, I can handle it."
But a hundred years from now, who knows, I might be able to choose a son like Yang Er and destroy all the family property. It’s really hard to say whether the country will rise or fall."
Chen Xiaoyi looked at the young emperor and truly felt from the bottom of his heart that this king was magnanimous and knowledgeable. He looked at things differently from the previous emperors. He was open-minded and somewhat ruthless.
Chen Xiaoyi believed that such words would never be heard from the mouths of Emperor Wen or other ancient wise rulers. For eternity to last, descendants would continue and the foundation would be stable, that is what they wanted.
Even if they knew it was impossible, they wouldn't talk like this. That would be unlucky.
I was thinking in my heart, but with a calm smile on my face, I said: "Then just borrow some life from God, so that Lord Ming can be here."
He even got into a fight with God and insisted on stealing something from others.
Li Po couldn't help but smile, "Then wouldn't I also become a god? What do you think I should steal?"
The two looked at each other and became happy...
Li Po picked up the tea soup, took a sip, and sighed: "It's a pity that there is no wine... Otherwise, I would have had a few drinks with you."
Chen Xiaoyi said: "I have prepared some food and wine..."
Li Po waved his hand, "I just said that, you are not in good health, so you should not drink. Speaking of us, we came from troubled times... People always say that times make heroes. In fact, I am more willing to listen to that.
In one sentence, it is better to be a peace dog than a person in troubled times.
We succeeded by luck, but it was not caused by stealing something from God. God always helps us when we help ourselves. When you handed over the three counties of Daizhou to me, we were blessed with good luck...
It seems that both I and you are still treacherous people, and we cannot live a fairy life."
I would rather be a peace dog than a person in troubled times. Chen Xiaoyi smacked it and felt that what he said made sense, but as a former emperor, he was a little too depressed.
The ambition of generals should be to carry a three-foot sword and achieve great achievements, while the ambition of scholars should be to be like Zhuge, sitting in the middle of a palace, knowing the world is divided into three parts, supporting the Ming Dynasty, and bringing peace to the world.
It’s hard to say what the king’s ambitions are. In times of chaos, he conquers traitors and traitors, and brings peace to the world. In times of peace, he treats his virtuous ministers and distances himself from villains, expands his territories, and creates a prosperous age...
This shows that everyone yearns for troubled times. Only when the world is in chaos can there be an opportunity to make grain from the fire. This is true for heroes with talent and ambition.
And they, the monarch and his ministers, were the first beneficiaries of the troubled times in the late Sui Dynasty.
So Chen Xiaoyi noticed the emperor's pretentiousness and said to himself that at our age, all the heirs have withered away, and the traitor in his heart has now gone to nine points, which is different from you.
Li Po was still talking, "In that case, let me find something for you to do. The construction of Jinyang Academy is almost complete, and the imperial examination is about to begin. These are the affairs of scholars. Please help me take care of it."
Especially the Wang family, which is unworthy of being called a thousand-year-old family and a family of well-dressed people, yet they are not at all discreet in their actions and may do some sneaky things in these matters.
Severe punishment will be inevitable when the time comes, but you still need to suppress them."
Chen Xiaoyi became energized after hearing this. Although retirement life is leisurely, it is not easy for someone like him who has always held great power.
He was different from He Chou, Su Wei and others. He tried his best to adjust himself and did not inquire about Jinyang government affairs. Only when Wang Qing and others came to visit him would he take the time to say a few words.
But being completely free like this, he still felt uncomfortable.
Now the emperor spoke, and he reluctantly agreed. After a moment of silence, he said: "The Wang family is indeed becoming more and more disgraceful. Talented people are moving away from them, and only some old and decrepit people are left in the family."
People are extremely stubborn.
Even if you have the intention to protect yourself, they won't be grateful. It's better to straighten things out and let them know the pros and cons."
Li Po nodded and said: "They are just some idiots... My Zhaoyi actually dared to set rules for her when she returned home. Let's find someone to investigate this matter. I don't want to see them again."
It sounds a bit petty...Wang Qi didn't mention this after returning to Beijing, but Jinyang was the place where Li Po started, and he had many eyes and ears. Every time Wang Qi returned to his hometown for funerals, someone would report it to him.
Li Po didn't have a good impression of the Jinyang Wang family, so he was very angry after hearing about this incident.
To put it bluntly, before Wang Qi left, he warned her that you represent the royal family. If someone is disrespectful, you can deal with it without any scruples. It seems that Wang Qi is still a little soft-hearted.
Speaking more broadly, the Wang family clearly had contempt for the imperial power. Perhaps they thought he was the King of Han back then, and that they could negotiate terms with him, cause trouble from time to time, and refresh their sense of presence.
Even so, why is he being polite?
In order to prevent Chen Xiaoyi from thinking that he was a vengeful villain, he even added, "If everyone was like the Wang family, how could I dare to let my concubines go home to pay their respects? Do I still have the face?"
Wang Qing, Wang Lu and others don't know what to do for food, or are they all members of the Wang family and have now recognized their ancestors?"
Chen Xiaoyi frowned slightly. There were many rumors about this matter in Jinyang. He only heard a few gossips from others. After all, he had left office and no one would come to him to accuse Wang of his unfaithfulness.
The actions of Wang Qing and others are easy to understand. No matter what, their surname is Wang. In addition, Wang Zhaoyi is the daughter of the Wang family and she keeps her face secret. It is even harder for others to make an issue of this matter.
At this time, the emperor wanted to settle accounts with the queen, so Chen Xiaoyi mourned for the Wang family in his heart...