Chapter 237 Western Turks

"Shuyu, you've gone too far."

Just then, Wang Gui stepped forward.

Wei Zheng was unwilling to argue with his son, so he had to step in on the matter himself.

In their early years, Wang Gui and Wei Zheng were both advisors to Li Jiancheng.

Wei Zheng's current position as Attendant-in-Ordinary was also abolished by him.

"Just as your father said..."

"Your intentions are good, but you need to consider the actual situation!"

"The Tang Dynasty could not withstand multiple blows."

Wang Gui's words were relatively polite.

But Changsun Wuji wasn't so polite...

"That's right."

Changsun Wuji echoed, "In everything we do, we must prioritize the overall situation and not speak recklessly in court based on our own limited opinions."

"How could a child like you understand war?"

Wei Shuyu had a stern expression.

He glanced at Wei Zheng, who shook his head, signaling him not to be stubborn.

But how could Wei Shuyu give up so easily...?

He and Wu Qiqi spent five whole days preparing to pass this proposal!

Moreover, Wu Qiqi's strategic vision and insights are also extremely sharp.

"I'm doing this for the greater good!" Wei Shuyu said stubbornly.

"Then tell me, where is your sense of the big picture?" Changsun Wuji sneered.

"Western Turks!"

Wei Shuyu calmly uttered three words...

His attitude quickly became more impassioned: "May I ask you all, the Great Tang has never sent a single soldier to the Western Regions, so why do the kingdoms of the Western Regions submit to our Great Tang?"

"This is our Great Tang Dynasty, whose might is boundless!" Changsun Wuji replied with his head held high.

"fart."

Wei Shuyu cursed loudly: "It's clearly an internal strife in the Western Turks, and our Great Tang has gotten away with it!"

"..."

here we go again.

To be honest, can't you be a little more subtle?

In the second year of the Zhenguan era, the Western Turkic Khan, Tong Yabghu, bullied the people, arousing public anger, and was eventually killed by his own uncle...

Then internal strife broke out!

Fight, fight...

What if you realize you can't do anything to the other party?

Need backup!

Who was the most powerful at that time? Of course, it was the Tang Dynasty.

When they see you're going to the Tang Dynasty, they'll send people there too...

Both sides sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty royal family to propose marriage!

Then the little brothers who had previously submitted to the Western Turks took a look.

When the big shots fight, the underlings suffer.

No, we have to find a way to get out of this war.

As a result, the Western Regions states and Tiele tribes that had previously been subjugated rebelled one after another.

How can you avoid being punished by your former boss?

Of course, we should find a more powerful leader.

that's all……

The little brothers who had previously submitted to the Western Turks all pledged allegiance to the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin did nothing...

Suddenly, a bunch of younger brothers from the Western Regions appeared out of nowhere.

Oh, no, that's not right.

Li Shimin did something else.

In response to the marriage proposals from both parties, Li Shimin said: "Your country is in turmoil, the ruler and his subjects are not settled, and war is ongoing. How can you talk about marriage?"

The implication is...

You guys keep fighting.

Once the war is over and we've determined who the leader of the Western Turks is, then we'll propose marriage and have them acknowledge our Great Tang as their superior.

Until the fourth year of the Zhenguan era.

The Western Turks were still embroiled in internal strife.

The Tang Dynasty, however, destroyed the Eastern Turks, which made it even more famous.

More and more small countries are submitting.

Whose submission is not submission?

It would be better to submit to the powerful Tang Dynasty.

Most importantly...

Li Shimin valued his reputation, so he gave generous rewards in return, making it easier for them to take advantage of him.

Take a look at Songtsen Gampo.

They were almost unified with Tibet, so why did they submit so quickly?

Of course, it's all about continuing to develop stealthily and then taking the opportunity to fleece the Tang Dynasty...

"A sense of the big picture, a sense of the big picture..."

"If the Tang Dynasty does not control its territory in the Western Regions, it will only be raising a tiger that will eventually become a threat!"

Wei Shuyu took a step forward and began his eloquent speech...

"The kingdoms of the Western Regions appear to have submitted to our Great Tang!"

"But what if one day, a king like Songtsen Gampo appears in the Western Regions?"

"After the Western Turkic Khaganate was unified..."

"Their power is so great that it can rival the Tang Dynasty!"

"At that time, do you all think those people from the Western Regions would continue to submit to the Tang Dynasty, or to the Western Turks beside them?"

The ministers' expressions turned solemn.

That's when I realized...

They had far too little control over the Western Regions.

"Nonsense!"

Changsun Wuji sneered, "Our Great Tang has a million soldiers; how dare that small Western Regions country rebel?"

"If it dares to show even the slightest sign of trouble, our Great Tang will send troops to suppress it!"

The ministers nodded in agreement.

The Tang Dynasty had that kind of courage.

However, upon hearing this, Wei Shuyu responded with an even fiercer counterattack...

"Would he notify you in advance if he were to rebel?"

"Wouldn't he have made preparations beforehand if he were to rebel?"

"Changsun Wuji, are you out of your mind to say something like that?!"

"The Tang Dynasty did not send a single soldier to the Western Regions..."

"All the news is what they say, and that's what the Tang Dynasty believes!"

"By the time they unite and work together with one heart, will it be too late for the Tang Dynasty to send troops?"

"remember……"

"Those small countries that submitted to the Tang Dynasty were originally vassal states of the Western Turks!"

"They are from the Western Regions, not from the Tang Dynasty!"

The courtiers couldn't help but frown.

That seems to make some sense.

"His Majesty!"

Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said, "The submission of all nations is the glory of the Tang Dynasty."

"But if it is not controlled, it will only bring bad consequences!"

"We should be wary of foreign tribes and peoples."

"But we should nip any potential dangers in the bud!"

"If one day, the Western Turks become powerful..."

"Firstly, the Tang Dynasty will have one more formidable enemy."

"Secondly, the Silk Road will be completely severed!"

"Thirdly, the time it would take for the Tang Dynasty to create a golden age will be indefinitely extended."

"I will now conclude..."

"If the kingdoms of the Western Regions rebel, the Tang Dynasty will become a complete joke!"

"History books will record that the Tang Dynasty was so engrossed in the flattery of its vassal states that it could not extricate itself!"

"As for Your Majesty..."

Wei Shuyu paused.

They didn't continue talking.

But everyone could see the underlying meaning; what followed was another insult directed at Li Shimin.

"How dare you, Wei Shuyu!"

Changsun Wuji, his neck stiff with anger, rebuked, "How dare you utter such insulting words against the Tang Dynasty!"

"His Majesty!"

Changsun Wuji bowed to Li Shimin and said, "I humbly request Your Majesty to execute Wei Shuyu on the spot!"

"If everyone were like Wei Shuyu, who had no sense of propriety in his speech."

Where is the majesty of the Tang Dynasty? Where is His Majesty's imperial authority?

Damn it.

So you think you're the only one who can impeach people?

I am also an imperial censor!

"His Majesty."

Wei Shuyu also bowed and impeached, saying, "Changsun Wuji is arrogant and conceited, and has misled the Emperor..."

"I implore Your Majesty to dismiss him from his post, investigate him, and imprison him!"

The courtiers remained silent.

This is really making me furious...

"Enough!"

Li Shimin finally couldn't stand it any longer and sternly rebuked, "What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket in the imperial court!"

Changsun Wuji flicked his sleeve and returned to his position.

When he looked at Wei Shuyu, he couldn't help but snort coldly.

"Hmph, you son of a bitch..."

Wei Shuyu continued to curse: "If you have the guts, stand up and impeach me again!"

"..."

Son of a bitch!

Changsun Wuji gritted his teeth in anger.

In this imperial court, apart from Cheng Yaojin, no one dared to criticize him.

Because Lao Wei... curses without using foul language!

Now there's another little Wei!

*Smack*

Li Shimin slammed his hand on the dragon table: "If you dare to say another word, drag him away and give him thirty strokes of the cane!"

Wei Shuyu bowed deeply, holding his official tablet in his arms, and remained silent.

snort.

Li Shimin snorted coldly.

Do you think I have to get angry to keep you in check?