Chapter 258 The Restless Guizi Kingdom
Everyone understood what Li Chengqian meant. Originally, no one took Jin Wang Li Zhi seriously. Now, he has become a hidden danger.
"Now Jin Wang's power is still small. We should cut off the roots while he is still young!" Du He said.
"We originally thought that Jin Wang was just a young boy with no team or strength. We never took him seriously. Who knew that he has become a hidden danger for us now." Zhao Jie said. "
At that time, my royal brother loved Qingque alone, so Qingque's power grew, and he had the intention of seizing the throne. Now that I am staying with my royal brother and enjoying the emperor's favor day and night, it is inevitable that I will have other thoughts. The throne is really tempting. I have long expected this day to come." Han Wang Li Yuanchang said.
Everyone thought in their hearts: It's really hindsight. If you had expected it earlier, why didn't you say it? What's the point of complaining now?
"Now Zhinu is deeply loved by His Majesty. He often praises him for his kindness and filial piety in front of everyone, and knows how to do things in moderation." "
On weekdays, he is even more gentle and harmless. That's why no minister in the court stood up and petitioned to let Zhinu go
back to his fiefdom." "Now if we petition to let Zhinu go back to his fiefdom, it will probably arouse His Majesty's suspicion. If someone in the court interferes, it will be disadvantageous to us." Li Chengqian said.
"What does your highness mean?" Du He asked.
"Let me think about this matter again! Let's stop here today. You go back first. The emperor's uncle must be tired, so go back home early!" Li Chengqian issued an order to expel the guests.
The princes have temporary mansions in the capital. On weekdays, no one lives there except the servants who manage the mansions. The princes will only live there when they come to the capital.
"Yes!" Zhao Jie and Du He stood up and said goodbye.
Li Yuanchang also stood up and said, "Prince, you still need to make plans early. Don't forget what I said. I will always stand by your side."
Li Yuanchang said, bowed and left.
Looking at their backs as they walked away, Li Chengqian sighed. If they hadn't come to see him in a hurry, Li Chengqian really didn't plan to invite these three people.
In fact, these three guys are obsessed with rebellion. Although Li Zhi's power has shown signs of rising, it will take some time for them to go against him.
Without three to five years, he would not be a threat to Li Chengqian, and Li Er would only live for one or two years at most.
As long as Li Er died, Li Chengqian would be able to ascend the throne smoothly, and then Li Zhi would not be a concern.
Therefore, Li Chengqian could still wait, but he could not just let him grow and become powerful.
Li Chengqian ordered people to call Xu Jingzong, Di Renjie, Li Yifu and others, who were the backbone of the Eastern Palace.
If you want to suppress the arrogance of Li Zhi's power, it will not work without their conspiracy. When it comes to framing, Li Yifu is a good candidate.
The Eastern Palace was discussing how to suppress Li Zhi's power. Meanwhile, the King of Goguryeo asked his son, Molizhi Renwu, to come to the court to apologize. With Li Zhi's mediation, Li Er actually agreed!
I don't understand what Li Er was thinking. He actually agreed to Goguryeo's apology. Should we still fight Goguryeo?
The Eastern Palace quickly made a plan to target Li Zhi's power. First, they removed Zhang Changling from Li Zhi's side.
Under the control of the Eastern Palace faction, Zhang Changling was demoted to a commoner and exiled to another place.
After that, it was the Secretary of State Ma Zhou. No matter what, Ma Zhou was the mainstay of Li Zhi's faction and he must be removed.
"I just received a military report from the Yanran Protectorate that King Fa Die of Guizi State died. After his brother Helibushibi succeeded to the throne, he no longer paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty and invaded neighboring countries."
"King Helibushibi's wolfish ambitions are obvious. He ignores the Tang Dynasty's edict. If this continues, he will become the second Xueyantuo."
"Therefore, I decided to send troops to attack Guizi State and destroy it. What do you think?" Li Er was angry.
A small Guizi State dared to provoke the power of the Tang Dynasty, and did not even consider how much weight it had. It dared to be so reckless.
"Your Majesty! Helibushi dared to be so audacious and presumptuous. I'm afraid the shadow of Chebi Khan is behind it."
"If we just send troops like this, I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among the Turks. At that time, if the Turks join the war, the countries they control will inevitably join in as well."
"Now the national treasury is simply unable to support a huge and long-lasting war. In my opinion, it is better to send envoys to persuade them." A member of Li Zhi's forces stood up and said.
"Father! Guizi was originally a betrothal gift from Chebi Khan to Tang Dynasty, as a vassal state outside the sphere of influence of the Turks."
"Now Guizi is a vassal state of Tang Dynasty. What King Helibushi of Guizi did is tantamount to treason. It is reasonable for Tang Dynasty to send troops to attack it, and the Turks dare not say anything." "
What's more, Tang Dynasty is a righteous army to attack rebellion, why not!"
"What's more, if Tang Dynasty does not send troops to attack Guizi, what if other small countries with ulterior motives also follow Guizi's example?" Li Chengqian said.
Since Chebi Khan agreed to cede land as a betrothal gift, Guizi has belonged to Tang Dynasty, not Turks.
Now that the Tang Dynasty is sending troops to suppress the traitors, it is a justification for the campaign, so it is not the Turks' turn to interfere.
I believe that Chebi Khan is not stupid enough to dare to go against the Tang Dynasty. In addition, there are the barbarian troops of the Thirteen Prefectures of Tiele under the jurisdiction of Yanran Protectorate, as well as the Turks and Tubo and Tuyuhun coalition forces who have surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.
There is no need to be afraid of Chebi Khan. If he really dares to go against the Tang Dynasty, he will have no way back.
Not only can we take the opportunity to eliminate the Turks, but we can also consume the troops of the Ten Prefectures of Tiele, the Turks, Tubo and Tuyuhun. Why not do it ?
Li Er also felt that what Li Chengqian said made sense. Moreover, he also thought so in his heart. As for asking for the opinions of the ministers, it was just a casual remark.
Didn’t you see that Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others didn’t say a word!
They are smart people. Whether Li Er wants to attack Guizi or not, whether he really wants to ask their opinions, they have assisted Li Er for so long, how could they not know.
"What the prince said is very true. If our Tang Dynasty turns a deaf ear to this, wouldn’t it make the world laugh? If we don’t attack Guizi this time, it is inevitable that someone will follow suit." "
By then, it will only cause greater unrest. The Western Regions are so important to our Tang Dynasty. Guizi must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others!" Li Er said.
The purpose of this expedition against Guizi was to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, and at the same time to frighten the unpredictable forces and make them fear the Tang Dynasty.