Chapter 888: The imperial commander’s personal expedition
When Li Chengqian led a group of Jiangnan soldiers to resist the rebel offensive.
The imperial court is also conducting discussions.
There is only one core content of the discussion.
That means asking that army to go south and asking that general to lead it.
Since ancient times, counterinsurgency warfare has been a problem for all generals.
Regardless of victory or defeat, in the final analysis, those rebels are subjects of the Tang Dynasty, and their relatives all live in the Tang Dynasty. Not everyone can handle this matter.
After all, if you kill them, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble later.
You can't really kill the whole family, right?
There are nearly 60,000 to 70,000 rebels. If they are all killed, then what about Henan Road and Huainan Road where ten houses and nine empty houses are not allowed to be killed?
So a very embarrassing situation emerged at the moment.
A capable general is unwilling to step forward and takes the initiative to do this.
After all, not everyone has the ambition of Li Chengqian who is not afraid of the world's infamy.
Similarly, they don't want to ruin the reputation they have accumulated over the years because of this incident.
More importantly, if they unite their troops to go on an expedition, they will inevitably run into Li Ke in the end.
Although Li Ke had rebelled, he was still the prince and Li Shimin's son after all.
If he died at the hands of his subordinates, how could Li Shimin not blame himself?
Corresponding to this is a group of younger generation generals.
They were a staunch militant group, and a group headed by Cheng Huailiang asked Li Shimin to send them on an expedition more than once.
Of course, this is not because these people are very loyal to Li Chengqian.
Most people still need this opportunity to prove their abilities to Li Shimin.
After all, there are fewer wars in the world today. If you don't have the chance to stand out, you will continue to be mediocre.
In addition to the inconsistent advancement and retreat of the military generals group, there is also the civilian officials group.
The civil servant group is now divided into two groups, one is the war faction, and the other is the peace faction.
Needless to say about the main militant faction, they are all firmly on Li Shimin's side.
The Zonghe faction is still emphasizing the relationship with Issues with rebel peace talks.
They thought there must be some misunderstanding here.
After all, the Tang Dynasty was so powerful and the people could already live and work in peace and contentment, so what else could they do to rebel?
If you don't just look down on Li Chengqian, then just let Li Chengqian apologize to them and soften up.
In this way, our side can settle down again and the world will be at peace.
It can't be said that what they said doesn't make any sense.
It can only be said that they think this matter is too simple.
If peace talks were really possible, how could the situation have reached this level today?
And it was because of the disagreement among these people that the rebellion broke out three days later.
The court has not even decided who will lead the expedition.
Above the court hall.
Looking at the people still arguing.
Li Shimin had a gloomy face and said, "That's enough."
As soon as he piped up, the originally noisy court fell silent instantly.
Li Shimin glanced at everyone's faces one by one and said: "Okay, don't make any noise."
"Isn't it just who should be allowed to go to war and who should be charged with the infamy of killing our compatriots?"
"Since you don't want to bear the burden, then let me do it."
Li Shimin stood up slowly and said: "Speaking of which, this is also my family's scandal. It is because I neglected the education of my children that I raised such a evil traitor."
"I am sorry for the country, the country, the people, and all the ministers."
Because of Li Ke's rebellion, Li Shimin felt a little unable to hold his head high.
After all, his rights were given to him by himself.
But now he is using this power to create his own rebellion.
He even said out loud and shameless words, which was harmful to both him and the majesty of the Tang Dynasty royal family.
It is also because of this that for the past three days, Li Shimin has been able to sit here and listen to everyone talking in his ears without thinking.
Do anything substantial.
But now, he can't go on.
The fighting ahead is intense.
His father and son are both trapped in Jiangnan Road.
He couldn't sit still.
But now, these people are still quarreling over these innocuous things.
He couldn't bear it anymore.
"So, no matter how I try to quell the rebellion, I shouldn't bother you anymore."
"I should be allowed to come in person."
Li Shimin looked directly at the crowd and said: "Therefore, I have decided that the imperial commander will go on a personal expedition tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, a group of people immediately stood up.
"Your Majesty, this is not possible."
"Yes, Your Majesty, you are rich in gold, how can you participate in these things?"
After hearing what these people said, Li Shimin waved his hands randomly.
"Okay, don't say anything anymore."
"I have already decided."
As the saying goes, as long as the emperor really decides something, it cannot be changed.
At that moment, Li Shimin said that he wanted to conquer the country personally, so he wanted to conquer it personally.
He looked at the crowd and said: "Changsun Wuji obeys the order."
"I'm here."
Changsun Wuji stepped out of the queue.
Li Shimin said: "During my personal expedition, you will be in charge of Chang'an City. You must appease the people of Chang'an."
"My lord, I obey..."
Changsun Wuji bowed to the end.
They say they are supervising the city of Chang'an, but in reality they are supervising the country.
Normally, when the monarch is away, the prince supervises the country.
But now that the prince is trapped in Jiangnan Road, where are the royal family members who can stand up and supervise the country?
Do we expect Li Ke, who is only eight years old this year, to supervise the country?
That is obviously impossible.
In the current Tang Dynasty, the only person Li Shimin can trust and has the ability to supervise the country is Changsun Wuji.
At this time, Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng again: "Wei Aiqing."
"I'm here." Wei Zheng also stepped out of the queue.
Li Shimin added: "While I am not in Chang'an, you have full authority to decide on cabinet affairs."
"My lord, I obey."
Wei Zheng also stepped in to take the order.
In the end, the person Li Shimin called was Cheng Yaojin.
Originally, Cheng Yaojin thought Li Shimin would take him with him on the expedition.
Who would have thought that in the end, Li Shimin was left in Chang'an City to take charge of all areas.
This position is equivalent to Li Shimin's microphone left in Chang'an City.
Of course, in the end, Cheng Yaojin didn't say much and just accepted the order.
"Think about it, it seems that I haven't been on a military expedition in person for several years."
"The world must have forgotten that I am still Emperor Wu, right?"
Li Shimin squinted his eyes, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
"I have never brought the flames of war to any place. How can people no longer know me, Li Shimin?"
"They dare to bully my son like this while I am still alive."
"Do they really think that I, Li Shimin, am a piece of paper?"
"Yeah……"
"In that case, we might as well let them take a good look at what kind of scene will be created wherever Li Shimin's frontline passes..."
Li Shimin slowly turned around, put the weapon behind him on the shelf, and took off the Dingtang Sword that had not been used for who knows how long.
I still remember that he took off the sword before so that Li Chengqian could properly command Longyou Road.
But this time, it was to save my son and my father.
Li Shimin called out without looking back: "Duan Zhixuan!"
"The end will be here."
Duan Zhixuan stepped in and stepped out.
Li Shimin said calmly: "Follow me on the expedition."
Hearing this, Duan Zhixuan was stunned for a moment.
He looked at Li Shimin, pursed his lips, and said in a deep voice: "I will obey your orders!"
"Yu Chi Jingde."
"The end will be here."
Li Shimin pulled out his sword and said, "Follow me and go to war..."