Nowadays, North Korea and China are also discussing the situation on the front line.
There are not many people in the Tang Dynasty who can lead armies on expeditions.
But there are really not many people who can skillfully use firearms.
Apart from Li Chengqian, there is only Gao Zhixing.
As for Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang, it would be okay to let them assist Li Chengqian.
If they were to lead the army alone, it would be equivalent to leading the soldiers to death.
It was only at this time that Li Shimin realized how stupid he had been for not listening to Li Chengqian's advice.
If he could have promoted the reform of Datang earlier, we would not be in the situation we are in today.
Inside the royal study.
Li Shimin looked directly at Fang Xuanling in front of him and said, "Is it true that the current Tang Dynasty can no longer choose one person to lead the army on an expedition?"
"this……"
Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and said: "Because the progress of reform is too slow, there are too many generals who cannot keep up with the times."
"Many people are like General Li Jing and Li, who were invincible in the world before artillery appeared."
"But after the emergence of artillery, it seemed out of tune with this era. Even after so many years, I am still a layman when it comes to using firearms."
There's nothing we can do about it.
After all, Datang's reforms were proceeding too slowly.
The only people who can do this are Li Chengqian and Gao Zhixing.
The available armies are Liangzhou Army, Xiangyang Army and part of Youzhou Army...
"unless……"
Fang Xuanling slowly raised his head and looked at Li Shimin and said: "Unless Your Majesty re-activates that person and his army..."
How smart is Li Shimin?
How could he not know who Fang Xuanling was talking about?
Nothing more than his son who is most similar to him, Li Ke.
"honestly."
"I have thought about this problem more than once."
"But, I don't dare to take risks."
Li Shimin shook his head and sighed: "The Tang Dynasty has already been in chaos once, and I don't want the Tang Dynasty to be in chaos again."
"Besides, it's not like you don't I know the relationship between Qian'er and Ke'er."
"If they are allowed to come together, wouldn't it mean that thunder from the sky would set fire to the earth?"
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling pursed her lips.
"Your Majesty, special times require special people."
"Besides, this matter was discussed with the old minister before His Royal Highness left the capital."
Fang Xuanling said directly: "If this were not the case, I would not stand up and say this to His Majesty."
Hearing this, Li Shimin was also full of surprise.
He said directly: "Is this really what Qian'er said to you?"
"Exactly."
"His Royal Highness personally told the old minister that he wanted the Shu army to fight side by side with the Liangzhou army."
Fang Xuanling said: "And the veteran also feels that His Highness's plan is the best one at the moment."
"After all, the two most capable armies of our Tang Dynasty are the Liangzhou Army and the Shu Army."
"If they can work together to attack, they will eventually be able to drive the enemy out of the country and return a peaceful land to the people."
"But……"
Li Shimin still hesitated.
He was really worried that Li Chengqian would have another dispute with Li Ke.
Especially when facing such external troubles now, he really didn't want to cause any more internal troubles.
And Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, please don't hesitate any longer."
"Every minute and every second on the battlefield needs to be fought for with human lives."
"At the moment, no one is more suitable to lead the army than the third prince."
"And your Majesty, please don't forget that those generals of the Shu army were also in Chang'an City back then."
"If the Third Prince is sent to go on an expedition now, they will follow him to the death."
Fang Xuanling simply said: "When the time comes, when the Liangzhou Army of the Tang Dynasty and the Shu Army join forces, who in the world can stop them?"
After hearing these words, Li Shimin was also a little shaken.
In the end, he couldn't help but sigh and said: "In that case, let's do this..."
…
Since Li Ke returned to Chang'an City.
He has been imprisoned in his Shu palace.
With nothing to do, he started practicing calligraphy which he had abandoned for many years.
Just as he was splashing ink and writing, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Li Ke said without raising his head: "If you have no money, sell the furniture at home. If someone runs away again, then go down and don't delay my writing."
Hearing this guy's words, you can tell that he is not living a good life right now.
They are all so depressed that they have to pawn their furniture to make ends meet.
Moreover, all the servants in the mansion have fled, and there are not many left.
But after he said it, he didn't get a reply for a long time.
Li Ke couldn't help but be stunned.
He raised his head and saw the man standing at the door.
Seeing this man, Li Ke also had mixed feelings in his heart, including anger, resentment, hatred, and apology at the same time, but he couldn't explain what it felt like.
In the end, it was the other party who spoke first: "Your imperial brother has come to beg me."
I.
Just by the title, you can tell who is coming.
If it’s not Li Shimin, who else dares to call himself me?
After hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Ke chuckled.
He continued to write on the copybook on his desk and said, "He asked you to kill me?"
"No."
"He asked me to let you go."
Li Shimin slowly said: "And you want me to give you the power to command the troops again, lead the Shu army to the front line, and make meritorious deeds."
Hearing this, Li Ke was stunned again.
Then he raised his head and said with a self-deprecating smile: "Father, please stop joking with me. How could he say such a thing?"
"Do you think I lied to you?"
Li Shimin kept saying with a cold face: "It was indeed him who said this, but he didn't say it to me, but said it through Fang Xuanling's mouth."
"You should be able to see his purpose." "He doesn't want you to have too many worries."
"But my son, I know."
"So, I will tell you the truth."
Li Shimin looked up at Li Ke and said, "And I also believe that you were just impulsive at the time."
"Next, I will wait outside for a quarter of an hour."
"If you are willing to wear armor and fight for the country again and fight alongside your brother, then come out."
"I will give you the power to command the troops and let you perform meritorious deeds."
"If you don't want to, I will leave in a quarter of an hour."
"Just pretend that this has never happened, and I will give you monthly money from now on so that you won't be so embarrassed."
After saying that, Li Shimin walked out of the room regardless of Li Ke's expression.
In the room, Li Ke's expression was as if time had stopped, frozen at that moment.
However, from his trembling arms, it can be seen that this guy is in a very uneasy mood.
outside the house.
Time passes minute by minute.
Li Shimin stood there and waited quietly.
That's when Li Shimin felt that this kid wouldn't come out and was about to leave.
Suddenly, I heard the creak of the door opening behind me.
He turned around and saw Li Ke walking out of the house.
Under the sun, he looked a little decadent.
But as a descendant of the imperial family, his roots are still there and his momentum is still there.
At that moment, he also asked Li Shimin: "Father, are you not afraid of letting me out before I fight with him?"
"Afraid."
"But I have no choice."
"Because even if I don't let you go, he will try his best to let you go."
Li Shimin pursed his lips for a long time, and finally said only one sentence: "You are all my sons, and you are all my pride..."
After hearing this, Li Ke was silent for a long time.
In the end, he knelt down on his knees towards Li Shimin, without saying anything, but just kept crying...