Chapter 214 Old Wei's Proposal, Little Wei's Opposition

"Young Master..."

Just then, the butler suddenly walked in.

"What is it?"

"The master just sent someone from the palace to tell you to attend court today."

"Alright."

Looking at the sky, time was running out; the court assembly was probably about to begin.

Just as Wei Shuyu was about to leave, Xue Rengui suddenly stopped him.

"that……"

Xue Rengui hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"Speak your mind directly."

"Cough cough..."

Xue Rengui coughed awkwardly and said, "Isn't it going to be a war? Look, I'm quite strong..."

Um?

Wei Shuyu looked at the other person strangely: "You want me to find you a military position?"

"Don't put it so harshly!"

Xue Rengui's cheeks flushed slightly: "I want to do my part for the Tang Dynasty."

Wei Shuyu smiled.

Xue Rengui's abilities are evident to all; the battlefield is his true stage.

but……

"With your current performance, you are not good enough for me to recommend you to His Majesty!"

Wei Shuyu's answer was very direct.

Xue Rengui was very brave in the Battle of Xianyang Bridge.

But the opposing team was a ragtag bunch!

Based on Xue Rengui's current record, he has not yet reached the level to be recommended.

Moreover, if something goes wrong after making a recommendation, you will be held responsible!

well.

Xue Rengui sighed.

"but……"

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "If you want to go to the battlefield, I'll take care of it for you!"

Taiji Hall.

Li Shimin sat upright on the dragon throne, his expression still grim.

Xue Rengui was able to see the problem...

As the Prince of Qin who conquered half of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin could naturally see through it easily.

What he didn't expect was that Liu Shuyi's scheme was so deep.

If it weren't for Ma Zhou risking his life to deliver the message...

After Niu Jinda and Zhang Shigui's defeat, the Tang Dynasty might really be split apart.

"Liu Shuyi is plotting a rebellion! Which of you, my beloved ministers, is willing to go and quell the rebellion?"

Li Shimin's authoritative speech.

"This humble general requests permission to fight."

"Your subject requests permission to fight!"

"Your Majesty, please allow me to go."

All the military generals stepped forward in unison.

Li Shimin glanced at Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Hou Junji, Li Jing...

Logically, Li Jing is the best candidate!

In the fourth year of the Wude era, Li Jing also pacified Lingnan.

But Li Shimin had reservations...

Li Jing's achievements were growing, and there were signs that his merits were overshadowing those of his lord.

If it were a campaign against foreign tribes, Li Shimin could order him to go.

But quelling the rebellion within the Tang Dynasty...

This kind of thing can only be entrusted to the person you trust most!

What if Li Jing also defectes to Liu Shuyi after the army is sent to him?

At that point, half of the Tang Dynasty's territory would truly be gone...

"My beloved ministers are united in their efforts, which greatly pleases me."

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction: "It's just a minor rebellion, why should all the officials of my Great Tang Dynasty have to come together..."

"Yuchi Gong!"

Li Shimin suddenly raised his voice.

"Your subject is here!"

Yuchi Gong stepped forward.

"I hereby appoint you as the General Who Pacifies the South, and send 50,000 troops to Jiangnan!"

"Niu Jinda and Zhang Shigui will assist from the side!"

"May you wipe out the bandits in one fell swoop, and I will await your triumphant return in Chang'an!"

Yuchi Gong bowed solemnly and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Your subject obeys the decree!"

Liu Shuyi gathered 100,000 rebels, but the Tang Dynasty only sent 50,000 soldiers.

The Tang Dynasty had the confidence to do so!

After Wang De handed a series of fish-shaped tallies and imperial edicts to Yuchi Gong...

Yuchi Gong turned and left!

The army must set out immediately!

As soon as he stepped out of the Taiji Hall, Yuchi Gong saw Wei Shuyu approaching, led by a eunuch.

snort.

Yuchi Gong snorted coldly: "You're late for court too, you have no sense of time at all."

I used to find Wei Shuyu and Yuchi Gong very pleasing to the eye.

Now……

I can't become a son-in-law.

That's just so annoying no matter how you look at it.

"Uncle Yuchi."

I originally intended to just say hello and leave.

Upon seeing the imperial edict and fish tally in Yuchi Gong's hand, Wei Shuyu immediately changed his mind.

"snort."

Yuchi Gong snorted, ignoring Wei Shuyu.

"Uncle Yuchi, please wait."

Wei Shuyu stopped Yuchi Gong.

"What is it?"

Yuchi Gong said with great dissatisfaction, "This general doesn't have time to deal with you!"

"Uncle Yuchi, don't worry."

Wei Shuyu grabbed Yuchi Gong's arm: "Are you going to Jiangnan?"

"none of your business?"

Yuchi Gong shook off Wei Shuyu's hand: "Don't block the way unless it's absolutely necessary."

Wei Shuyu smiled nonchalantly: "Didn't you want to find a son-in-law who is both scholarly and martial?"

"I have one here!"

Pooh.

Yuchi Gong spat: "Choi Sin-ki or Fang Yi-ai?"

"I wouldn't even take it for free!"

Wei Shuyu awkwardly touched his nose.

Are these two really that famous?

Anyone would find this objectionable...

"It's not them, it's a general with both literary and military talents."

Wei Shuyu leaned closer and said, "I can assure you, he possesses the courage to hold off ten thousand men."

Pooh.

Yuchi Gong looked disdainful.

"His military talent is no less than that of the generals in the court."

Pooh.

Yuchi Gong once again expressed his disdain.

"He possesses the ferocity to take the enemy general's head amidst a sea of ​​soldiers!"

Pooh.

Yuchi Gong continued to express his disdain.

"..."

Damn it.

I'm giving you face, and you're getting addicted to spitting on me, aren't you?

He could beat you to a pulp!

Pshaw... huh?

Yuchi Gong glared angrily: "What stinking nonsense are you spouting!"

"Don't believe me?"

Wei Shuyu also revealed a disdainful look: "If you don't believe me, take him to the military camp, and you'll know whether he's real or fake once you check."

"If it's fake, I'll come to your house, beat drums and gongs for three days, and apologize to you!"

Huh?

Now Yuchi Gong hesitated.

The Wei family members are all quite sharp-tongued.

But one thing is certain: I never try to fool people.

"Is it really as amazing as you say?"

Yuchi Gong asked with a stern face.

"Of course."

Wei Shuyu continued, "I'm only doing this because Uncle Yuchi has always taken good care of me. I wouldn't be willing to recommend anyone else to him."

Yuchi Gong pondered for a while.

That seems to make sense.

Whether someone is truly strong or not, a single test within the military camp will reveal the answer.

"OK."

Yuchi Gong nodded: "Then have him report to my camp."

"Don't worry, sir."

Wei Shuyu replied with a smile, "As long as you are willing to take his advice into consideration, Uncle Yuchi's trip to Jiangnan will be like a game."

snort.

"Let's verify it first."

With a flick of his sleeve, Yuchi Gong strode away.

Wei Shuyu summoned a eunuch and ordered him to go to Wei's residence to inform Xue Rengui.

Not going?

Believe it or not, I'll have the Emperor Emeritus personally visit you and offer his condolences.

After settling matters with Xue Rengui, Wei Shuyu headed towards the Taiji Hall.

The guards only asked a few casual questions before letting them pass.

Still standing at the very back, without causing the slightest ripple.

"The Liao people have been rebelling for years, harming the people of our Great Tang."

"Do any of my esteemed ministers have a good plan to solve this problem?"

Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne and began to ask questions.

Although the battle has not yet begun, we must already make plans for the aftermath of victory!

"His Majesty."

Cheng Yaojin stepped forward: "I think it would be better to just slaughter them all!"

"No."

Xiao Yu immediately stood up to object: "Slaughtering people and exterminating clans is against the harmony of Heaven. The Liao people live in the Great Tang Dynasty and are my subjects. How can this be done?"

"If you don't kill them, they will kill the people of my Great Tang!"

Cheng Yaojin retorted sharply.

Li Shimin quietly watched the ministers argue, a common practice in the imperial court.

Once the arguments have died down, the bills are more likely to pass.

This proposal requires Cheng Yaojin to make a scene and arouse the righteous spirit of those civil officials.

It will be simple to arrange for officials to go then.

As the officials stepped forward one by one, Cheng Yaojin was almost drowned in spittle.

Li Shimin then gave Wei Zheng a wink.

"His Majesty."

Wei Zheng immediately stepped forward and said, "I believe the Liao people rebelled simply because they lack education."

"It would be better to send ministers to educate them."

These words immediately won the approval of the civil officials.

"I second that proposal."

"I second that proposal."

"I second that proposal..."

Li Shimin nodded seriously.

Just as they were about to ask who would be the right person to send, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

"I object!"

Um?

Except for Cheng Yaojin, who was reckless and unruly, all the ministers agreed.

There are actually people who dare to object?

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Wei Shuyu stepping out of the ranks and bowing to Li Shimin.

Holy crap.

Isn't this Xiao Wei?

Old Wei makes a proposal, but Little Wei opposes it?

Swish...

Everyone turned to look at Wei Zheng.

Why are you all staring at me?

Wei Zheng's expression remained unchanged: "In the court, everyone can speak freely. Shuyu has his own opinions, so what's wrong with bringing them up?"

Pooh.

You can continue to protect the child.

Let's see if we don't tear your son apart!