Chapter 114 Military situation in the Western Regions
Once this news spreads, he will definitely become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of all the bastards and second sons in Guanzhong. Previously, because of himself, the eldest sons of various families were excluded from the list and lost the qualification to enter the academy. Those eldest sons
Although I feel resentful, after all, I am the future successor of each family. I know how to be patient and understand the deeper meaning. I may not hate myself that much.
But how could the second generation of ancestors, composed of concubines and second sons, have that consciousness?
I'm afraid that as soon as the news spreads, those dandies will think that it is Chu Suiliang who has blocked everyone's future, and he will immediately become the public enemy of all the bastards and second sons. It is a light thing to throw rotten eggs while walking on the street.
If you have a bad temper, you can give him a white knife when he goes in and a red knife when he comes out...
It’s not that deceptive!
Xu Jingzong sneered and said: "Chu Siye is really just and awe-inspiring. Even those bastards and second sons who are disliked by each family can still make Chu Siye work hard for them. They are really a role model for our generation! Since Chu Siye wants to
For the sake of those concubines and second sons, it is better to follow the previous method and still exclude the eldest son, and there is no need to make any changes."
Chu Suiliang: "..."
How could this mean that in order to take care of those concubines and second sons, I took the initiative to exclude the eldest sons?
It was obviously a trick played by the two of you, and you framed it on me in the blink of an eye?
Let no one live anymore!
Fang Jun asked Chu Suiliang with a smile: "Which method does Chu Siye think is better?"
Neither one is good!
Chu Suiliang thought angrily, and after a long while he said angrily: "Since Your Majesty has approved Erlang's previous request and refused the eldest son's admission, in accordance with the opinion of the subordinate, let's handle it like this."
Although eliminating the eldest son caused him to be criticized by various Guanlong families, he has now accepted it. If he changes it rashly again, he will have to cause another disturbance...
He finally accepted Fang Jun's tyranny. He didn't care about any family members at all, he only wanted to fawn on His Majesty Li Er. What emperor wouldn't like such a minister?
Chu Suiliang also wanted to do this, but his own ability was not enough to be a sharp knife in the emperor's hand. He could swing it out to fight for the emperor and the family members, so he could only cling to the family members and let others drive him to grab a steady stream of money.
political support...
In comparison, my official position is really boring.
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Since Chu Siye has no objections, then we will proceed in accordance with the regulations. From now on, we will unite sincerely, there will be no quarrels, and we will do our best to run the academy well for His Majesty, for the Tang Dynasty, and to provide a steady stream of training for the empire's eternal prosperity.
Talents!"
Xu Jingzong said: "Erlang is wise!"
Chu Suiliang didn't say a word. It was clearly the fault of you two that you brought up the eldest son. Now that you say it like this, why does it seem like it was my idea?
…
No matter what the means, whether willingly or by force, since the opinions were unanimous, things went much smoother and consensus was reached in more places. The three of them discussed various affairs of the academy and expressed their opinions. In one morning, they gained a lot.
Great progress.
Towards noon, a chamberlain came and conveyed an order to summon Fang Jun.
Fang Jun asked curiously: "Do you know what it is?"
When the chamberlain saw Xu Jingzong and Chu Suiliang sitting in the room, both of whom were trusted ministers of His Majesty, he said: "It is the Anxi Protectorate who has sent back the battle report. The Arab Empire has captured Taixi Feng, the capital of Persia, and the Persian king has been martyred. His prince
He fled all the way east and arrived in Tocharostan. The army of the Arab Empire was in pursuit. The troops had already reached the Western Regions, and the countries in the Western Regions were shocked. The Prince of Persia wrote a letter requesting the Tang Dynasty to send troops to rescue him and help him restore his country."
Fang Jun was immediately surprised.
The so-called Persia in the mouth of the chamberlain is actually the Second Persian Empire, also known as the Sassanid Dynasty. It was established after the collapse of the Parthian Empire and lasted for more than 300 years. It was a super empire that dominated Central Asia.
Why did the Arab Empire suddenly become so powerful?
History seems to say that from the time when the Arab Empire captured Ctesiphon, the capital of the Sassanid Dynasty, to the death of the last prince of the Sasanian Dynasty, it took decades. Now it seems that there is a danger of destruction anytime and anywhere...
History has changed again.
Immediately not daring to delay, he stood up to say goodbye to Xu Jingzong and Chu Suiliang, and quickly left with the chamberlain to the palace.
Xu Jingzong and Chu Suiliang rarely continued to quarrel, but both looked at Fang Jun's hurried back, with unspeakable envy, jealousy and hatred in their hearts...
Even if his title is reduced one after another, even if his official position is pushed to the end, once war breaks out on the border, the first thing the emperor will think of is to summon Fang Jun into the palace.
This is status.
Assisting the emperor and guiding the country, this is what a true man should do!
When Fang Jun arrived at the palace, the chamberlain who had been waiting here led him into the palace. When he arrived at the Dragon Palace, the chamberlain went in to report. After a while, the emperor summoned him.
Fang Jun took off his shoes at the entrance of Shenlong Palace, stepped on the shiny floor with his snow-white socks, and entered the palace.
The light in the hall was a little dark, and when Fang Jun came in, there were already many people there.
His Majesty Li Er sat at the head of the table, with two rows of chairs lined up in front of him. There were already civil and military officials sitting on them, discussing military affairs.
Fang Jun entered, first saluted His Majesty Li Er, then bowed to the ministers present, and then sat on the last chair...
The civil and military officials in the hall are all the mainstays of the Tang Dynasty. Most of them have white beards and hair and are aging. There are occasionally a few young officials with long beards who are in their middle years. Only Fang Jun has a short mustache on his upper lip, and his complexion is
He is not as white and smooth as ordinary young people, and looks out of place.
But when the ministers saw Fang Jun bowing, even the princes Li Chengqian, Li Ji, Cen Wenwen, and Li Xiaogong who were sitting at the front all nodded in response. No one felt that there was anything wrong with Fang Jun's presence here...
Age is no longer a barrier that limits this young man's talent. On the contrary, his youthful appearance makes everyone sigh with emotion. When he was so young, he was still ignorant, but others have already entered his family and become a pillar of the empire.
Traveling across the seven seas, opening up territories, and conquering Shi Yan, he then sealed the wolf as his subordinate. These feats were enough to qualify him for a military duel even if they were placed in the history of the dynasties.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Fang Jun and said: "Everyone is here, Mao Gong, let's talk about the military situation in the Western Regions."
Li Ji, who was sitting under him, held a stack of battle reports in his hand, opened the top one, cleared his throat with a cough, and said: "The war between the Arab Empire and Persia has been going on for many years. Since the Arab Empire
After Caliph Umar I succeeded to the throne, the Arab Empire became more and more powerful. Persia lost consecutive battles. Not long ago, even the capital city of Ctesi was captured by Arab soldiers. The Persian King Yisid III was defeated and killed. Prince Belus
He fled to Tocharostan, and was subsequently pursued by the Arab army. Early this morning, the Anxi Governor's Office sent Belus' credentials to Chang'an, and Prince Belus of Persia requested the Tang Dynasty to send troops to help him regain his kingdom."
His Majesty Li Er sat behind the writing desk, scanned the ministers in the palace, and said slowly: "If you have any opinions, please feel free to speak."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cen Wenwen said: "Your Majesty clearly knows that Persia and our Tang Dynasty are thousands of miles apart. They have always had a light diplomatic relationship and have no deep interest entanglements. Their rise and fall have nothing to do with our Tang Dynasty, so why send them all the way across the country?"
How can we, the talented people of the Tang Dynasty, help them to restore their country? I think it is impossible."
Li Xiaogong on the side also said: "Persia is a vast territory, but in fact it is extremely poor. The land is covered with thousands of miles of yellow sand. There are not many cities built on oases and along rivers, but the people are just fierce. Such a country is really not worth it.
The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty fought and killed for him, and the yellow sand was stained with blood. All we need to do is to prevent the Arab army from taking the opportunity to invade the countries in the Western Regions."
Li Xiaogong is almost the mascot of the royal family now, and he has no role in leading the troops in battles. However, the meeting in front of the station came up with the idea, and His Majesty Li Er still trusted him. After all, the title of "the first general of the clan" was not given in vain.
Li Ji sat there and nodded slightly. This man said little, but his meaning was very clear. He agreed with what Cen Wenwen and Li Xiaogong said.
These three people's statements are basically equivalent to finalizing the matter...
It is impossible to send troops.
His Majesty Li Er was noncommittal, looked at the prince and asked, "What do you think, the prince?"
Li Chengqian looked at the emperor, pondered for a while, and said: "Cen Shizhong, I agree with the opinions of Emperor Hejian. Persia has little contact with the Tang Dynasty. It is really useless to send Tiger Tiger of the Tang Dynasty to help it recover.
The advantage is that this is very unfair to those soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who died in the war and buried their bones in Persia, and the court could not explain it to the people. However, after all, Persia was an empire that once ruled, and the country lasted for hundreds of years.
In the first dynasty of Zhengshuo, the king was defeated and died tragically, and the prince was reduced to the Western Regions. The Tang Dynasty should not remain indifferent. It should order the Anxi Protectorate to protect him, continue the Persian bloodline, and warn the Arabs not to kill them all and end their country.
Zuo, otherwise our Tang Dynasty is a country of benevolence and righteousness, and we will definitely not sit back and watch."
As soon as he said this, His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard with joy and was extremely satisfied.
Even without a single soldier, it can still show the prestige of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions. In this way, it can tell the kings and crown princes of the countries in the Western Regions that even if the country is cut off one day, the Tang Dynasty will still protect their personal safety!
Such measures to win back people's hearts are much more effective than simple military conquests.