"Chiang Guogong is old and prudent, and is more suitable for the post of general manager of the rear army than his son-in-law."
Li Ji said to Li Yuan sincerely.
Now that Li Yuan and Li Shimin have reached an agreement, there is no need for Li Yuan to manipulate Li Shimin anymore, and there is no need for him to take risks on the battlefield.
Just the three melons and two dates from Prince Qi's palace were not enough for the enemy to stew on the battlefield.
Obscene development is the criterion for saving life.
If you rush to the battlefield rashly, if you do something wrong, your life will be lost.
And according to the memory of his predecessor, when he went to the battlefield, he was simply a dragging figure.
Not only was he unable to help, but Li Shimin also allocated part of his troops to take care of him when he was in danger.
In the previous battle of Hulao Pass, Li Shimin ordered him and Qu Tutong to besiege Luoyang. In order to fear that he would be killed, he assigned half of the soldiers and horses of the Qin Palace to Qu Tutong and asked Qu Tutong to protect him.
The Prince of Qin's Mansion has three troops on the left, three on the right, and three six on the right. One unified army governs six mansions, each with 500 people.
The six-pronged army totaled 18,000 people.
There were also some commanders who exceeded the standard, such as Wei Chigong, the right commander of the Qin Palace, who led the old troops who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty with him, totaling 8,000 people.
In other words, the number of soldiers and horses under the command of the Qin Palace exceeded 20,000.
Divide half of it and that's more than 10,000 people.
More than 10,000 people are enough to influence the outcome of a war, so it is obviously a bit wasteful to protect him.
He only wants to protect himself, not to fight for power. There is really no need to be a troublemaker on the battlefield, annoying and annoying.
As soon as Li Ji said these words, Li Yuan was stunned, Li Shimin was stunned, and Li Jiancheng was also stunned.
Others in the hall were also a little stunned.
Previously, Li Ji refused to lead the troops to the expedition alone. Everyone thought that Li Ji had grown up, matured, and had self-awareness.
But now that Li Ji refuses to go on an expedition, everyone is a little confused.
In everyone's eyes, Li Ji is a cruel and cruel guy, and also a warlike guy.
Whenever there is a war, they are always clamoring to join.
Even if you go up there, it won't have much effect, and you won't even fall in love with it.
A typical person who loves food and fun.
But this time, he was uncharacteristically not wary, nor was he clamoring about going to the battlefield.
Li Yuan, Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and the officials in the hall didn't understand.
"Shiro is unwilling to go on an expedition?"
Li Yuan asked with a surprised look on his face.
Seeing everyone's reactions and hearing Li Yuan's questions, Li Ji immediately understood that his reaction might not be in line with the character of 'Li Yuanji'.
Immediately, he coughed dryly and said: "It's not that I don't want to go, I'm just afraid that my head will get hot and I'll rush and fight, disrupting the battle situation."
Li Yuan stared blankly, are you still afraid of disturbing the battle?!
Seeing this, Li Ji could only say a few words, "After Yuanshuo, I have reached the age of frailty. Some things that I didn't understand before can now be roughly understood.
The war situation in various places in Hebei was very critical this time, and the Turks took advantage of it to plunder.
If we are not careful, Datang will very likely lose Hebei, Youzhou and other places.
That was what many of our Tang Dynasty soldiers paid for with their lives.
I cannot mess up the war situation in Hebei and lose the territory of Hebei because of my willfulness.
Otherwise, how will we face the hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Tang Dynasty in the future?"
In order to make his abnormality more reasonable, Li Ji could only explain it by saying that he has grown up and learned something.
Li Yuan looked shocked, and Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng also looked in disbelief.
After a while, Li Yuan rolled his eyes and asked, "How close has Silang been to Ling Jing in recent days?"
Li Yuan obviously couldn't believe that Li Ji suddenly had a brain, nor could he believe that Li Ji had such a change.
Before, Pei Ji praised Li Ji for being smart, but he was doubtful. The reason why he pretended to believe Pei Ji's words was because Pei Ji gave him a vague suggestion that Li Ji could be used to check and balance Li Shimin, which was in line with his wishes.
But after Li Ji did a few things that almost made him angry to death, he felt that Li Ji was still the same bastard son as before, and had no other good qualities besides irritating him.
But what Li Ji said today really made people look at him in a different light.
Li Yuan suspected that it was not Li Ji who had become smarter, but that Li Ji had stayed with Ling Jing for a long time and received some advice from Ling Jing.
Li Ji saw Li Yuan's thoughts and could follow Li Yuan's words, but he could not do so.
He is not his predecessor, he is not that stupid, and he is not that cruel and cruel.
He has already shown a certain amount of wisdom and is destined to continue to show wisdom in the future.
He can hide it for a while, but not forever.
If he hides and reveals his words from time to time, he can easily be feared by others, and can also easily arouse other people's murderous intentions.
Why is a person who has no ghosts in his heart half-hidden?
"My father didn't like Ling Jing, so of course I rarely talked to Ling Jing. I just handed over some government affairs in Bingzhou to Ling Jing for help. The reason why I understand this is because I learned something from the lightning strike before.
Wake up.
In recent days, I have read some books with the princess and understood some things."
Li Ji gave Li Yuan a reasonable answer.
It makes sense to be punished by lightning, repent, change your mind, and start a new life.
I also read with Yang Miaoyan, who was well versed in poetry, and I understood some truths, which made sense.
Li Yuan was doubtful, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were thoughtful, and the officials in the hall looked incredulous.
However, Li Ji suffered a lightning strike, and there were some changes, which is reasonable.
If a person who has committed numerous evil deeds and is unable to repent after being punished by God, it can only mean that this person is not afraid of death, or that there is something wrong with his brain.
Judging from the fact that Li Ji Wude fought against Liu Wuzhou in the second year of his life and fled in embarrassment after being killed, it is clear that Li Ji was a person who was afraid of death.
It is completely reasonable for people who are afraid of death to be frightened by God's punishment and become behaving.
Li Yuan pondered and said: "You are serving as the general manager of the rear army this time. Your main responsibility is to supervise the transportation of grain and grass. You will not be allowed to charge into the battle unless it is absolutely necessary, so you don't have to worry about disrupting the battle situation."
It is not Li Yuan's style to hide behind a son who has become smarter and more reasonable.
The Tang Dynasty was employing people, and Li Yuan was a nepotistic person. How could he let a son who was highly skilled in martial arts and also smart live in the palace?
To be honest, Li Yuan would not have let Yin Qiao and Liu Hongji serve as the general managers of the left and right armies if there was no one in the clan.
Li Ji still wanted to shirk.
"Father……"
"Are you afraid of danger?"
As soon as Li Ji said two words, Li Yuan suddenly spoke.
Li Yuan just asked Li Ji openly and honestly if he was afraid of death.
Since the officials were still watching the show, Li Yuan could only change his story in order to protect his son's face.
"My son is just..."
"Then I'll ask General Qu Tu to be your deputy general manager, and I'll ask Yin Qiao to accompany you to Luoyang. What do you think?"
Li Yuan made his decision without giving Li Ji a chance to speak.
It seemed that he was asking Li Ji for his opinion, but before Li Ji could answer, he looked at Li Shimin and asked, "Does General Qu Tu have an important position in this campaign against Liu Heita?"
It didn't originally exist, but when Li Yuan asked, it did.
Li Shimin originally planned to let Qu Tutong have a good rest.
Qu Tutong was already old and was no longer fit to travel long distances to fight in winter.
Once you are tired from the journey and catch a cold or something, you are likely to die.
Qu Tutong did a lot for Li Shimin, and Li Shimin hoped that Qu Tutong would have a good death.
However, Li Yuan intended to let Qu Tutong serve as Li Ji's bodyguard, and Li Shimin agreed with both hands and feet.
With Qu Tutong acting as Li Ji's bodyguard, he didn't have to worry about taking care of Li Ji's safety when facing enemies.
As for speaking for Li Ji and asking Li Yuan to relieve Li Ji of being the general manager of the army, Li Shimin didn't even think about it.
In this matter, Li Shimin sees things more clearly than Li Ji.
Li Yuan's nepotism has become an instinct. As long as his son can still be used, Li Yuan will never use outsiders.
"My son is going to ask General Qutu to guard Luoyang."
Li Shimin followed Li Yuan's wishes and arranged a position for Qu Tutong.
Li Yuan nodded and looked at Qu Tutong who was sitting in the hall, "Does General Qu Tu have any objections?"
Qu Tutong stood up and bowed respectfully, "I have no objection."
This is not the first time he has been a bodyguard for Li Ji, he is already used to it.
The others worked as bodyguards for Li Ji and could not urinate in the same pot as Li Ji.
Because of his appearance, he could barely get along with Li Ji.
"Then it's settled."
Li Yuan made a decision with a wave of his hand.
Moreover, Li Yuan took his words seriously and invited two more princes to be Li Ji's bodyguards, and Li Ji had no choice but to refuse.
If he refuses again, Li Yuan will probably send someone to tie him to the battlefield.
Li Ji finally understood that Li Yuan forced him to go to the battlefield not because Li Yuan thought highly of him, but because Li Yuan's nepotism had reached an outrageous level.
Li Yuan wouldn't worry at all if he didn't send more of his own people to such an important battle.
The Tang Dynasty had many generals who were surrendered, and in turn the Tang Dynasty also surrendered many generals.
Especially after Liu Heitai and other Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande's old troops rebelled, Li Yuan became even more worried about surrendering.
Therefore, when the army goes out to fight, the military power must be in the hands of one's own people no matter what.
"Without further delay, prepare quickly and set off immediately!"
Li Yuan gave the order decisively.
Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin and their ministers bowed to Li Yuan and immediately went down to make preparations.
From the first year of Wude to the present, the Tang Dynasty was at war almost all the time.
Everyone is already familiar with the process and the rules of the expedition.
So there is no swearing-in meeting and no red tape.
Keep everything simple and everything fast.
Li Ji left the Tai Chi Hall with a helpless expression. When he returned to the Wude Hall, Yang Miaoyan, Chen Shanyi, and Li Ji's wives, concubines, and children were already waiting respectfully at the entrance of the main hall of the Wude Hall.
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When Li Yuan appointed Li Ji as the commander-in-chief of the rear army in the Taiji Hall, his servants had already rushed to the Wude Hall to report to Yang Miaoyan and asked Yang Miaoyan to prepare for Li Ji's expedition.
A group of guards from Wude Palace were already wearing armor and holding swords, ready to go.
Xie Shufang had already ridden out of Taiji Palace and went to the farm outside the city to summon the other guards of Prince Qi's palace.
The efficiency of Datang's expedition was very fast, so fast that Li Ji found it a bit incredible.
By the time Li Ji came to his senses, Yang Miaoyan had already put on his armor, hung his sword, and put on his helmet.
Chen Shanyi led the BMW, with a long bow and arrow kettle hanging on the horse's back. There were also guards holding a three-meter-long horse spear and standing on the side of the BMW.
