In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan, Li Jue, who transmigrated and became the son of the废太子 (cancelled crown prince) Li Chengqian, secretly returned to the longed-for Chang'an from Qianzho...
Yes!
In the view of Cheng Yaojin and others, it was hard to say whether ideological education would be successful, but if Li Jue were to personally train the soldiers and junior officers, the military power of the Tang Dynasty might fall into other hands.
Li Shimin had also considered this point, but when he saw Li Jue's happy face, he put his concerns to the back of his mind.
Sometimes he even fantasized that it wouldn't be bad if the Xuanwu Gate Incident happened again in the Tang Dynasty...
After all, he himself, the emperor who rose to power through the Xuanwu Gate Incident, was spurred by shame and became courageous, thus ushering in the prosperous reign of Zhenguan.
If Li Jue could also have this ambition and build upon the foundation of the Zhenguan era to elevate the Tang Dynasty to an even higher level, I would gladly accept this!
Li Jue had no idea what the two were thinking, since he was currently focused solely on reforming the army.
Li Shimin chatted with Li Jue for a long time. During dinner, he thoughtfully had a large bowl prepared for Cheng Yaojin, completely forgetting that not long ago he had said he would punish Cheng Yaojin by not allowing him to eat dinner.
As dinner was drawing to a close, Li Shimin spoke with a serious expression.
"Cheng Yaojin, not a single word of what happened today is to be spread!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yaojin immediately patted his chest and guaranteed it.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I know what is important!"
"Your Majesty is worried that the eldest grandson is too young to handle such a big matter. Perhaps Your Majesty could send more people to help him?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin understood that Cheng Yaojin was subtly reminding him to side with Li Jue.
"This matter..."
Just as Li Shimin was hesitating, Li Jue clapped his hands happily and said...
"OK!"
"I happen to be short-handed. If you have any extra talent, please lend me some. In less than three months, I guarantee I can train 50,000 strong soldiers who are cultured, idealistic, and disciplined!"