It should be said that Li Chengqian's reaction is indeed much slower now.
Li Shimin's intention was very obvious. In fact, he wanted Li Chengqian to sacrifice himself to help him withstand the firepower of the ministers in the court.
After all, in the past nine years, the college had faced so many verbal and verbal criticisms from ministers.
Now, if you do this kind of martial arts that is obviously not accepted by others, it will definitely be opposed by a large number of people.
And he, Li Shimin, is the one who wants to save face the most.
It is not a good thing to be refuted by one's own ministers.
So at this moment, the value of raising a son appears.
Li Chengqian also thought silently for a long time before he realized what the old guy wanted him to do.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "My father, can't you think more about your son when something good happens?"
"How come this is a scapegoat?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but clear his throat.
He said: "You think I do?"
"Isn't this also for your future?"
"What if in the future, you have no talent available in your court?"
"What if in the future, your court doesn't have any strong generals who are capable of fighting?"
"This is all for your own good, so don't be disrespectful."
Li Shimin stood up directly and walked to Li Chengqian's side. He raised his hand and patted his shoulder: "This matter is settled. You should hurry up and do it."
Can.
You old man can really do it.
This is to blame the blame, but there are all kinds of tricks.
But what can Li Chengqian do?
Just hold on.
My dear, he can't be a loudmouth and shamelessly curse, right?
Doesn’t that make him really an unfilial son and a disobedient son?
Li Chengqian shook his head and sighed softly, saying: "Don't worry, Father, I will definitely handle this matter beautifully for you."
"That's good. Father believes in your abilities."
Li Shimin laughed out loud again and then said : "Besides, it's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. Tomorrow you will sort out this matter, and when you go to court the day after tomorrow, you will bring it up together with the matters in southern Xinjiang."
"Okay, okay..."
Why is this old man so anxious?
It's as if I can run away if I don't do anything for him.
This really made Li Chengqian very speechless.
However, this matter really needs to be thought about carefully.
He remembered that in the normal historical timeline, Wu Zetian suffered verbal and written criticism from many literati because of her promotion of martial arts.
They say they don't respect etiquette and the law, and they are just a bunch of mediocre people.
Some people even associate martial arts with the mediocrity of generals in the middle and late Tang Dynasty.
Of course, there is nothing we can do about this.
After all, it takes time to learn and adapt to new things.
Just like back then, wasn't this what Li Chengqian faced in the Internet era in his previous life?
This was true in an era when the degree of ideological development was far beyond that of today, let alone in the current feudal era.
As a result, Li Chengqian didn't think about anything else in the next day, and just thought about the advantages and disadvantages of martial arts.
Wait until the day of court.
Li Shimin announced the expansion of southern Xinjiang territory in court.
To be honest, Li Chengqian still hopes to nationalize southern Xinjiang from the bottom of his heart.
After all, the ability of a monarch to be recorded in history books depends on how much territory he expanded and how much the population increased.
Needless to say, Li Shimin expanded his territory during his reign.
The Northern Desert, Tuyuhun, Goguryeo, and other places in the Northeast were enough for him to become a god.
Of course, most of these lands were bought back by Li Chengqian for him.
But this needs no further elaboration.
After Li Shimin finished speaking, the courtiers also had everything they wanted to say.
But basically the content was the same as what a few people were discussing in the Manlu Hall that day.
It's about whether we want the land in southern Xinjiang.
But after Li Chengqian finished talking about the farming system and leaving land but not people, the opposition voices obviously became much smaller.
Moreover, how many of the ‘civil servants’ working in the court did not even wink?
They can all see Li Shimin's attitude.
So at this moment, they didn't say anything more.
After all, Li Shimin had already agreed both internally and externally, so what else could they say?
Then, Li Shimin winked at Li Chengqian and said: "If there is something to do, we will retreat."
After receiving Li Shimin's signal, Li Chengqian also immediately stood up.
He said: "My son, I have something to report."
"oh?"
Li Shimin pretended to be surprised and said: "My prince, what do you want to report?"
To be honest, seeing his appearance, Li Chengqian really wanted to turn around and leave.
As for the matter of doing things, let the old man take care of it himself.
What is this?
However, after all, I have promised to help others take the blame, so I have to carry this matter through to the end.
Therefore, Li Chengqian said directly: "It has been nearly twenty years since the Tang Dynasty was established."
"In the past twenty years, my father and grandpa have worked hard to govern and unite the country, defeat foreign enemies, and build a prosperous country."
"It can be said that, especially after the wars in recent years subsided, it can be said that the country and the people in the Tang Dynasty are peaceful and the weather is smooth."
Li Chengqian said bluntly: "But a bigger problem is already before us."
Hearing this, Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and asked directly: "What's the problem?"
"Civil officials grow old and powerful generals wither."
Li Chengqian headed straight towards Li Shimin cupped his hands and said, "Especially in recent years, my feelings have been particularly obvious."
"Among the military generals of the Tang Dynasty, General Li Jing, the oldest, is now close to seventy years old."
"Li Xiaogong, two imperial uncles Li Daozong, General Yuchi, General Cheng, and General Duan are all in their late fifties."
"Even the child's teacher is already forty years old this year..."
Having said this, Li Chengqian waved his hand and pointed at the crowd: "Father, please look towards the court."
"Look, among us, the founding fathers of the Tang Dynasty, some of us are not gray on the temples, and some of us are not stooped."
"Father, think about it, ten years from now, twenty years from now, how many people will be able to fight for the Tang Dynasty."
"I even want to boldly say something pessimistic."
"Twenty years later, how many of the people present here will still be walking in the world?"
Although what he said was unpleasant, it made sense.
Yes, these people here are all old.
Including Li Shimin himself, he has already turned 40 this year.
And can a forty-year-old man compete with a twenty-year-old man on the battlefield?
Perhaps, compared to strategy, they are not inferior in anything, and are even far superior to young people.
But after all, time has been cruel, and they can no longer endure the hardship in the army.
Maybe after a war, I will starve to death.
Naturally, some people in the crowd were dissatisfied.
"Your Highness, your words are wrong."
"How old is Lian Po? Can he still make a living?"
Someone said: "Although we are getting older, we still have a sword that never grows old."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone else said: "Besides, our children have grown up now, so Your Highness doesn't need to be so pessimistic..."
"Your children?"
Li Chengqian couldn't help but shook his head and smiled: "The child you know is Cheng Hualiang, Gao Zhixing, Changsun Chong, Yuchi Baolin, or I, Li Chengqian..."