"If other people say this, it would be arrogant. But if you say this, I think you are a bit humble. How is this an open-book exam? You closed your eyes and got full marks!"
Looking at the young man in front of him, Li Shimin's eyes were a little complicated.
Being able to meet this young man is a blessing for Datang, and it is also a blessing for me. It is a regret for Datang and myself for not being able to recruit this young man!
Fortunately, we became friends with him!
You can also ask him for help from time to time.
"I admit that your talents and knowledge are the only ones I have ever seen in my life, but there is one point I think you made wrong!"
Seeing that the topic turned to the issue of Mobei, Li Shimin quickly took the opportunity to talk about it.
"Where is wrong?"
Wang Zi'an held the wine glass, leaned back on his chair, and looked at Li Shimin lazily.
"You just said that sweeping Mobei and sealing the wolf from Xu was useless. But how could it be useless? A single attack can buy decades or even hundreds of years of stability for future generations..."
"You are overthinking. As long as the real crux of the border disputes is not resolved, the war will never really stop. If the follow-up method is not right, even if we fight a hearty war like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the most it will be is
Boost your morale and live a happy life in a few days."
Having said this, Wang Zi'an shook his head sadly.
"If you want to use war to gain stability for decades or even hundreds of years, don't even think about it - the people will have to live a hard life for several years, which will in turn consume your own national strength..."
If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had not launched several wars against the Xiongnu, which consumed the Han Empire's many years of accumulation, the Han Dynasty would not have gone downhill so quickly.
Those who resort to war will inevitably perish. The decline of the Han Empire actually began with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
At this time, the drunkenness began to rise, and Wang Zi'an felt that his thoughts were welling up, and he once again became interested in pointing out the country.
"Old Li, how many of you have read a few books? Look at the past dynasties. Which generation has had no conflicts and wars on the frontier..."
Although Li Shimin was very reluctant, he still nodded silently and had to admit? What Wang Zi'an said was an indisputable fact.
As a monarch, why doesn't he know this truth?
But it is the dream of every emperor to expand the territory and stabilize the borders. Is it enough to leave a name in the annals of history? It is a beautiful story that will shine through the ages.
What's more? What can we do if we don't fight? Is it possible to allow border intrusion? Alien invasion?
"Zian, what do you think? Are we going to sit idly by and let the aliens bully us?"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but frown when he heard this, and put the wine glass heavily on the table. He looked at Wang Zi'an with great dissatisfaction. Regarding this question, Li Junxian couldn't help but pricked up his ears.
"Bullshit? What if that's true? Doesn't that bitch emperor Li Er become a national sinner?"
Li Shimin:......
I didn’t say anything!
Cheng Yaojin was okay, he was already used to this bastard talking nonsense. Is this the first time that Li Junxian joined this kind of conversation? Did Wang Zi'an frighten him? He sweated on the floor and fell down.
He secretly glanced at his emperor in fear. What if His Majesty insists on punishing him? Even if he can't beat him, he still has to fight Wang Zi'an.
The result? He was very confused to find that apart from his innocent face, his emperor showed no sign of anger at all!
This prince is safe!
He couldn't help but secretly take a breath of cold air. In his heart, Wang Zi'an's status was once again elevated countless times.
"Then what you just said..."
Cheng Yaojin was confused and looked at Wang Zi'an with a puzzled expression.
This is the generation gap!
Wang Zi'an shook his head helplessly.
"Come? Brothers, all are here. Let's drink and talk, and brag. It's just for the fun of it. It's not worth it anyway. Don't be so surprised that you have a court meeting with the emperor.
It's like letting people know the joke..."
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Junxian couldn't help but look at each other.
Hey, don’t tell me, it’s really like holding an umrah meeting!
Everyone sat down one after another and picked up chopsticks, and the atmosphere at the wine table gradually became more lively. Wang Zi'an thought about the images of those worldly masters in movies and TV dramas in his previous life, and then he cleared his throat and looked calm.
said.
"Border disputes, in the final analysis, are still fights for survival."
A fight for survival?
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian couldn't help but be startled when they heard this. This was the first time they heard it analyzed from such a perspective. This statement directly jumped out of the family, country and nation, and stood at the height of survival.
, which immediately attracted their attention.
"Why do Mobei and the Western Regions invade the Central Plains whenever they have the opportunity? Even if they don't have the chance, they still raid the borders and plunder from time to time?"
Wang Zi'an has found the feeling of being a history teacher in the classroom in his previous life.
"It's not that they are barbaric and vulgar, ignorant of etiquette, and shameless..."
You are arrogant and prejudiced. If you say this in future generations, you will be drowned in saliva.
Cheng Yaojin blurted out without even thinking about it. Wang Zi'an saw the obvious expressions on the three people's faces and couldn't help but complain crazily in his heart.
"What you mentioned is only part of the reason. In the final analysis, it is still a matter of survival. In Mobei, the environment is harsh and the land is barren. Most of them make a living by nomadic herders, and the people's livelihood is difficult. In order to survive, they fight with heaven, earth, and people.
After fighting for a long time, it will naturally develop a ferocious spirit and form a social atmosphere in which force is respected and the weak eat the strong."
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian were all familiar with the situation on the border, and they all nodded silently when they heard this.
"Under such living conditions and social atmosphere, once they encounter a bad year, in order to survive, they must turn their attention to their neighbors. This thing is just like the Wagang bandits back then.
Yes, if you don’t rob the wealthy businessmen, will you starve to death..."
Cheng Yaojin:......
Li Shimin and Li Junxian couldn't help but glance at Cheng Yaojin, almost making Cheng Yaojin angry.
Seeing the postures of Li Shimin and Li Junxian, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but laugh.
"By the way, Lao Cheng, it seems that the one named Cheng Yaojin is still a member of your family - can't he really be your family?"
The more Wang Zian talked about it, the more similar it seemed to him. He suddenly remembered that when they first met, as soon as he mentioned the daughter of the Cheng family, this guy would fight him tooth and nail.
Can't be true?
"No wonder you defend the Cheng family so much - I'm warning you, if you dare to expose me and report to the Cheng family, don't blame me for falling out -"
Prince An suddenly became alert and looked at Cheng Yaojin with an unkind look.
Li Junxian's eyes immediately ignited the flames of gossip, and he looked at Cheng Yaojin inquiringly.
Expose, inform?
There is a story here!
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