freenovelworld Chapter 426 Relief
Chapter 426 Relief
Chapter 426 Relief
The reason why the aristocratic family has a large number of private soldiers is that during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, coupled with the great chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, a large number of fields were annexed and a large number of refugees were gathered.
These refugees have no household registration and do not pay taxes to the court. They are completely the private property of the family.
That's why the family has so many private soldiers.
Li Shimin is still worried about the employment that Lin Xuan mentioned.
It is really too simple to pull up an army in ancient times.
It's not that Li Shimin doesn't believe in Lin Xuan, but once this opening is opened, other people will follow suit and hire people wantonly, what should we do?
What if the family takes advantage of this opportunity to increase their strength?
It was because of various concerns that Li Shimin directly opposed it.
"Xuanling, these matters are not in a hurry. You can arrange for envoys to go to Xue Yantuo and Western Turks first." Li Shimin said.
Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said, "I will leave."
As soon as Fang Xuanling left, Li Mu reported, "His Majesty, His Royal Highness King Wei asks to see you."
"Let him in." Li Shimin said.
Not long after, Li Tai walked in, bowed and said, "See Father."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Excuse me, why did Qingque come to see Father?"
Li Tai said with a smile: "Father, the ministers are here to share the worries of the father."
"Sharing worries?" Li Shimin was slightly taken aback.
Li Tai said: "Father, Western Turks and Xue Yantuo dared to offend Tang Tianwei, so they should send troops to attack."
Li Shimin waved his hands and said, "Now is not the time to send troops."
Li Tai smiled and said, "Father, my son understands that now is not the time to send troops, but we can do something else."
"Do something else?" Li Shimin asked: "What good strategy does Qingque have, let me tell you."
Li Tai said: "I heard that my father is going to send envoys to the Western Turks and Xue Yantuo, and I think I can do something about it."
"How to do it?" Li Shimin asked with great interest.
Seeing that Li Shimin was interested, Li Tai said with high spirits: "Father, there is a saying in the art of war: Know yourself and the enemy and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles. Why don't you send someone who understands military affairs as an envoy, and take this opportunity to learn about the situation of Western Turks and Xue Yantuo."
"That's right, Qingque even learned the art of war." Li Shimin praised.
Li Tai said in a deep voice: "I also want to do my part for the Tang Dynasty, but I am fat and cannot mount a horse to lead the army."
"Qingque has such thoughts, I am very relieved, it is only the situation of Xitujue and Xue Yantuo, Baiqi has been monitoring, there is no need at all." Li Shimin said.
"Father, Baiqi only understands their basic situation. They don't have an intuitive understanding of their combat power. If Father sends a veteran general to the battlefield, he will definitely be able to see their combat power at a glance." Li Tai Said.
Li Shimin thought for a while, and felt that what Li Tai said made some sense.
It's just that Xi Turkic and Xue Yantuo must have some knowledge about Datang's intelligence, if they send someone with status, it might arouse their vigilance.
Seeing Li Shimin frowning and thinking hard, Li Tai said, "Father, didn't you think of a suitable candidate?"
Li Shimin glanced at Li Tai in surprise, and asked, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
"What do you think of Father Lu Guogong?" After Li Tai finished speaking, he kept paying attention to Li Shimin's face from the corner of his eyes.
Li Shimin was expressionless, and asked indifferently: "Why do you think Hou Junji is suitable? Did he look for you?"
Li Tai's heart broke out, and he pretended to be calm and said: "Father, Lord Lu has never sought out my son, and my son recommended Lu Guogong, just because he thinks he is suitable."
"Then tell me why he is suitable." Li Shimin said noncommittally.
"Father, Duke Lu is a veteran general in the army. I'm afraid he can tell at a glance how powerful Western Turks and Xue Yantuo are. Another important reason is that Duke Lu was punished by his father for corruption. If he goes, even if they know Lu Guogong's identity, they won't doubt it." Li Tai said.
Li Shimin nodded and said with a smile: "Qingque has really grown up, and his analysis is logical and organized."
Li Tai breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, and said with a smile: "It's what sons and servants should do to share the worries of the father and emperor."
Li Shimin laughed, and said: "Qingque has made meritorious contributions, and the reward is [-] yuan, and [-] bolts of silk and satin."
"Thank you, Father, for the reward." Li Tai said happily.
He doesn't care what the reward is, what he cares about is Li Shimin's attitude.
The fact that Li Tai's advice was rewarded by Li Shimin quickly spread throughout Chang'an.
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling secretly sighed.
Li Shimin has both ability and means, and he is very decisive in doing things.
But he has a big shortcoming, that is, he can't achieve 'no relatives in the sky'.
It's not that the emperor can't have family affection, but this kind of family affection cannot be shown.
Since ancient times, it has been common for brothers to fight each other because of their preference for one of their sons.
This is true for ordinary people, let alone royals.
Li Shimin asked Fang Xuanling to be the prince and grand teacher in order to stabilize Li Chengqian's position.
But very few people can understand.
But Li Shimin's love for Li Tai can be seen by everyone.
In this way, let alone Li Tai has ambitions, even if Li Tai has no ambitions, he will be used by others.
But Hou Junji was the happiest when he heard the news. He knew that his chance had come.
……
When Lin Xuan returned home, his mood had calmed down.
It will take at least 1000 years for the idea of family, country and world to change.
Does Li Shimin's original intention to treat the common people matter?
Whether he really loves the people like a son, or for the stability of Datang, for Li Tang's future generations, these are not important.
The important thing is that the common people really get benefits, that's enough.
After thinking about this, Lin Xuan felt relieved.
"My lord, Madam told you to go over after you come back." Chunyue said.
Lin Xuan nodded and came to the yard where his parents lived.
"Mother, are you looking for me?" Lin Xuan asked.
Zhang Qing said to the serving maid: "You all go down."
Seeing that his mother was so cautious, Lin Xuan was even more puzzled.
"Xuan'er, have you been in the same room with Chunyue for a while?" Zhang Qing said.
"Mom, what are you talking about?"
Lin Xuan didn't expect Zhang Qing to tell him this, which made him a little embarrassed.
"I'm your mother, so there's nothing I can't say." Zhang Qing said angrily.
Lin Xuan was a little speechless, and it was embarrassing for his mother to talk about this kind of problem.
"I've long since discovered that Chunyue has already broken her body. It's just that you've been in the same room for so long, why isn't her stomach responding?" Zhang Qing asked.
Lin Xuan was dumbfounded, can you see this?
Zhang Qing continued: "I had someone check that Chunyue did not take any medicine."
"Mother, I'm still young, why are you in a hurry." Lin Xuan said a little speechlessly.
Can he say he brought tao?
Let's not say that this thing can't be explained, even if it can be explained, he is too embarrassed to say it.
"What's so small, you're the only son in our family, and we only expect you to flourish." Zhang Qing said angrily.
"Mother, I'm going to marry a princess. Do you think it's appropriate to have a concubine before getting married?" Lin Xuan spread his hands and said.
It's not that he cares about his concubine, it's just that he simply doesn't want to be a father so early.
For women in ancient times, giving birth to a child was tantamount to entering the gates of hell, and giving birth too early was not good for women.
Zhang Qing said with some regret: "It's really not suitable."
In ancient times, it was normal for people who were not married to have bastards.
But the woman's family has a high status, so it's different.
Lin Xuan was relieved to see her mother no longer talking about the child.
(End of this chapter)