Li Ji looked at Changsun Wuji who was crying and was speechless.
At their level, sometimes even you can't tell when your emotions are revealed and when you are being pretentious, let alone others? Without such talent, even if you are extremely talented and capable, you will never be able to be in the center.
High position.
Life is all about truth and falsehood, seeming real and sometimes illusory.
His Majesty Li Er also hissed a few times. He couldn't tell how sincere Changsun Wuji's pain mixed with regret was. He could only pat Changsun Wuji on the shoulder and said comfortingly: "When a man stands in this world, it is inevitable that his wife will
There is nothing anyone can do about an unvirtuous son and unfilial piety. Although you and I are monarchs and ministers, we are actually brothers and sisters. We have fought side by side for so many years. How can we let you bear the pain of having your children exiled and not even allowed to enter the family temple?
Don’t worry, as long as Changsun does something for Haosheng, I won’t treat him badly.”
Changsun Wuji burst into tears of gratitude and thanked him profusely.
But in his own heart, he was not sure whether His Majesty Li Er made this promise because he missed his hard work and achievements over the years and the friendship in the past, or because he did not want to be unable to explain to Queen Wende in the future.
After all, Empress Wende always treated Changsun Chong, her natal nephew, as if she were her own child.
If it's the former, although our love may eventually be exhausted, how much weight do I still have in His Majesty's heart?
If it's the latter, it's worrying.
When a family has to rely on the shadow of a deceased woman, it is probably not far away from being ruined...
His Majesty Li Er comforted Changsun Wuji and said: "The matter of peace negotiation still requires Changsun Chongyu Yuan Gaisu Wenduo to communicate. No matter what the thief's intention is, if it can really be achieved and a war can be avoided, it will be a great merit.
Infinite."
Changsun Wuji nodded and said, "Here."
But he knew in his heart that now that the crisis in Hexi had been resolved, talking about the so-called peace negotiation would become a delaying tactic for the Tang army to confuse the Goguryeo side and make them yearn for peace. This would inevitably lead to low morale and make the soldiers unwilling to fight to the death.
It is almost impossible to negotiate a peace.
In this way, Changsun Chong's greatest achievement is completely impossible...
His Majesty Li Er said to Li Ji again: "You can order Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo's vanguard army to drive the coalition forces of all ethnic groups to attack Bobei City. Order Cheng Yaojin's troops to garrison downstream of Bobei City, block the river, and take strict precautions.
The enemy forces in Dahang City support us. We ordered Zhou Daowu and Qiu Xiaozhong’s troops to reorganize their armaments and take over the vanguard army to attack the city at any time. Within ten days, I want to see the army occupy the ferry and cross the Yalu River!"
The weather is getting cooler, autumn has arrived, and winter is not far away.
The weather in Liaodong is very cold. Autumn is short and only lasts for three months. No one can say when a north wind will blow and heavy snow will fall.
Although it may not freeze immediately after snowfall, it will make the road more muddy, greatly slow down the Tang army's advance, and increase the supply of logistical supplies.
Goguryeo must be overthrown before winter comes. At the very least, Pingrang City must be surrounded and the field war must be ended as soon as possible...
"Here!"
Li Ji immediately accepted the order, then nodded slightly to Changsun Wuji, stood up and walked out of the tent, summoning the generals in the army to issue military orders.
Only His Majesty Li Er and Changsun Wuji were left in the tent.
His Majesty Li Er took off his cloak, put it aside, filled the two teacups on the table with tea, and pushed one of them to Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji quickly bowed and returned the courtesy, holding the teacup in both hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said: "Back then, when you and I were in Prince Qin's Mansion, we would often sit across from each other, drink tea, and talk about the situation in the world in our free time. However, the high-quality tea we drank at that time was not as good as the tea we have now.
It will be sweet and meaningful, and the taste will be refreshing."
Changsun Wuji forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty is right."
Tea is not as good as new, and people are not as good as new. It is true that things in the world have gone through vicissitudes, and people's hearts have changed...
His Majesty Li Er picked up the teacup and took a sip, and suddenly asked: "As a candidate for the heir apparent, Sanlang inherited the great hope of the eldest grandson family. He was supposed to be the son of a rich man and could not sit down in the palace. Why did he suddenly appear in the Western Regions and be killed by thieves?"
, leading to the loss of one’s soul in a foreign land, making one feel sad and regretful?”
Changsun Wuji was picking up the tea cup. Hearing this, his heart suddenly shook. He tried his best to keep his wrists from shaking. A trace of regret appeared on his face. He said in a hoarse voice: "To be honest with you, your majesty, I have been fortunate to have your majesty rely on you over the years. I'll take care of it now."
Although the family property is not small, he is also greedy for pleasure and vain and exaggerated, making the business bigger and bigger. However, the old minister lacks economic skills. Although the family property is not small, it is very carelessly taken care of. In recent years, the output has decreased, and the family's consumption has been reduced.
However, the number increased day by day, and the warehouse gradually became empty and unsustainable. Sanlang was extremely filial, and he originally took care of most of the family's property. Since the trade along the Silk Road was prosperous, he went to the Western Regions in person to discuss cooperation with several Hu merchants.
Before I could return, I was brutally killed by horse thieves... I felt regretful. If I had known this, why would I have bought such a huge family property? With His Majesty's favor and trust, and the shadow of Queen Wende, the whole family can live together.
Everyone can live a worry-free life, but they develop a desire for pleasure, which eventually leads to big mistakes and regrets too late..."
As he spoke, he covered his face and shed tears again.
But his heart was full of shock, because he once explained to His Majesty Li Er why Changsun Jun appeared in the Western Region, but now why did His Majesty ask again?
Have you forgotten it, or have some other suspicions?
Or did the "Baiqisi" side of Chang'an discover something...
His Majesty Li Er was also lamenting and sighed: "Sanlang is extremely filial, intelligent and agile. He is a good young man. It's a pity. When he went to the Western Regions, he interviewed those Hu merchants? The murder he suffered must be related to these few people."
This Hu merchant cannot be separated. The auxiliary machine might as well tell me that I will write back to Chang'an and ask the "Baiqisi" to send some people to the Western Regions to investigate. If anything is found, I will ask the Anxi Protectorate to send troops to cut him off.
, destroy their descendants and give three
Lang takes revenge! How can I, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and my relatives be killed at will by those disgusting barbarians? This tone cannot be tolerated!"
When he said this, he even slapped the case several times, feeling very angry.
However, Changsun Wuji was frightened in his heart, with chills running down his spine and probably breaking out in a cold sweat. He tried his best to maintain a look of regret on his face, and declined politely: "Your Majesty has this intention, and the Changsun family will never forget it until death!"
However, the empire is in trouble at the moment. Both the east and west are experiencing wars, and the country is in dire straits. How can we mess up the deployment of various places because of personal hatred? I will send people to investigate this matter, and I dare not bother Your Majesty. "
"What did the auxiliary machine say?"
His Majesty Li Er was displeased. He sat up straight and said: "Sanlang is also my nephew. He died tragically in the Western Regions. How can I remain indifferent? Although the Western Regions are experiencing war at the moment, with the fighting power of the Anxi Army, the Hu people can easily defeat them in an instant.
Can be slaughtered! As long as they are not from Damascus, no matter who is the Hu tribe in the Western Regions, I will avenge this revenge on Sanlang!"
A pair of tiger eyes looked at Changsun Wuji with burning eyes.
Changsun Wuji sighed: "At that time, I was in Liaodong with His Majesty. How could I know who the murderer was? However, I had already sent a letter to my family and asked my old servants to lead people to the Western Regions for detailed investigation. But now the war in the Western Regions is raging. Since then, the army has attacked, many roads are blocked, and news must have been blocked. It is likely that no news from the Western Region will come until His Majesty is victorious and returns to the court."
The fear in my heart became more and more intense.
He understood His Majesty Li Er's character. Although he usually seemed to be broad-minded and informal, he was actually very careful and had a sharp mind.
Since he suddenly asked about the death of Changsun Jun, there must be a purpose.
Therefore, Changsun Wuji did not dare to assert that Changsun Jun was killed by the Hu tribe in the Western Regions. He could only say it vaguely. Otherwise, once His Majesty Li Er got hold of the evidence, everything would be over...
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Changsun Wuji and reached for the teapot.
How could Changsun Wuji dare to ask His Majesty to pour him tea again? He hurriedly stepped forward, picked up the teapot, and filled the teacup in front of His Majesty Li Er.
His Majesty Li Er picked up the tea cup and said: "Li Junxian sent a letter earlier to report the situation in Guanzhong, saying that someone discovered that Sanlang had traveled to Damascus with a group of Han businessmen. Later, the group of Han businessmen was found dead outside Damascus, and their bodies were massacred. Fortunately, his wife's brother was also a merchant and happened to pass by, so he was able to recognize his identity."
At this point, he stopped abruptly, put the tea cup to his mouth, and took a sip.
Changsun Wuji felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His whole body suddenly stiffened, his heart skipped a beat, and an incredible look appeared on his face: "How is that possible? Although Sanlang went to the Western Regions, my family has never had any dealings with the cannibals. He Why go to Damascus?"
I was secretly glad, as expected!
If I had just insisted that the murderer was the Hu tribe from the Western Regions, I would definitely have exposed my faults at this moment. If I tried to excuse him with words such as "I don't know" and "I don't understand", it would be unreasonable.