Chapter 301: Statement
"Now that the Turkic tribes have submitted to the Tang Dynasty, in order to better handle the relationship with the Turkic tribes, I have decided to establish five vassal states such as Sheli in the Turkic tribes, which will be managed by the Yunzhong Military Governor's Office."
"In addition, six states such as Sunong will be established, which will be managed by the Dingxiang Military Governor's Office. I wonder if you have any objections?" Li Chengqian looked at the ministers in front of him and said.
"I have no opinion!" The first person to express his opinion was Li Zhen, who was newly promoted to Shangshu Zuo Pushe.
Since he was demoted to Jizhou by Li Er, he was transferred back to Chang'an by Li Chengqian in a short time and even promoted to prime minister.
From the day he was demoted, Li Zhen had already understood the thoughts of Li Er and his son. Whether he could stay in a high position for a lifetime depends on whether he is on the same boat with the emperor.
If Li Zhen jumped off the emperor's boat, he would have no way out. Even if he joined the Changsun Wuji faction, he would not be able to change his fate.
Therefore, as long as Li Chengqian proposed something, he would basically support it unconditionally, and even execute the orders he issued without reservation.
Even if he was asked to kill Changsun Wuji, he would do it without hesitation. The emperor was Li Zhen's biggest supporter and amulet.
And Li Zhen was the sword in the emperor's hand and the most loyal thug.
Li Chengqian was very satisfied with Li Zhen's statement. No wonder the late emperor said before his death that he could take him as his confidant.
From the time Li Zhen was demoted to the time he was recalled, the two of them were tied to the same chariot. Li Chengqian needed a smart person like Li Zhen who knew when to advance and retreat to serve him.
Li Yan needs to rely on the emperor to seek greater benefits for himself and his family.
"What about you? Do you have any objections to my approach?" Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Wuji and others and asked.
With the support of Li Yan, and the fact that the remaining few people are still his, Li Chengqian's people, even if Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang object, it will be useless.
As for asking them if they have any opinions, it is just out of courtesy. No matter what, Changsun Wuji and others are old ministers, and they should be given the respect they deserve.
"I have no opinions!" Changsun Wuji spoke first without waiting for Li Chengqian's people to speak.
"I second the proposal!" Chu Suiliang followed closely.
"I second the proposal!" The rest of Changsun Wuji's faction also echoed.
"I second the proposal!" The emperor's faction also echoed.
"Since you all have no objection to this, let's make the decision! Issue an edict as soon as possible to implement it." Li
Chengqian said. "By the way, I plan to appoint Tibetan Zanpu Qizong Nongzan as the son-in-law of the emperor and confer him the title of Xihai County King to enhance the relationship between Tibet and the Tang Dynasty. What do you think?" Li Chengqian asked again. "
Your Majesty is right. Tibet and the Tang Dynasty are in-laws. Improving the friendship between the two countries will benefit both Tibet and the Tang Dynasty. I agree with your Majesty's proposal." Zhangsun Wuji was the first to express his opinion.
Now Tibet and the Tang Dynasty are in a honeymoon period, and the relationship between the two sides is very harmonious. After all, Songzan Ganbu is the aunt of the Tang Dynasty royal family. The relationship between the two sides is naturally better than that of others because they are in-laws.
Changsun Wuji naturally agreed to improve the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty. In this way, the Tang Dynasty would not have to worry about the safety of the southwestern border. After
all, with such a powerful "relative" in the southwestern border and Tuyuhun, Changsun Wuji really couldn't think of anyone else who could threaten the southwestern border of the Tang Dynasty.
More importantly, the better the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty, the more beneficial it would be for the Tang Dynasty, and it could borrow troops from Tubo when necessary.
The Tang Dynasty would not waste a single soldier and could save expenses. It was a good deal no matter how you calculated it.
Therefore, Li Chengqian proposed to make Songzan Gampo a king, and he naturally agreed with it.
But Changsun Wuji didn't know that it was precisely the Tubo that he thought was safe that eventually became a threat to the Tang Dynasty.
"I second the proposal!" Chu Suiliang also agreed. His idea was consistent with Changsun Wuji's.
This was not only their idea, but also the mainstream idea of their faction. Therefore, the remaining few people also agreed with this proposal.
"I second the proposal!" The officials of Changsun Wuji's faction immediately expressed their opinions.
"I second the proposal!"
Li Yu, Pei Xingjian and others did not express their opinions immediately. Instead, Li Jingxuan followed Changsun Wuji and others and was the first to express his opinion.
Since Li Yu was the emperor's confidant, it was impossible for him to just nod or shake his head when the emperor spoke.
He also had to make plans for the emperor at all times, take the emperor's central idea as his own central idea, and put the emperor's interests first in everything.
Li Zhen thought about it again and again, and he really didn't think there was anything wrong with this proposal. On the contrary, the benefits brought by the deepening of the relationship between the two sides were obvious.
So Li Zhen also expressed his opinion: "
I second the proposal!" Pei Xingjian and others also thought it was feasible, and followed suit: "We second the proposal!"
In this way, Li Chengqian's two proposals were passed unanimously and could be implemented without any obstacles.
"Then issue an edict together and do both things together!" Li Chengqian said.
"Yes!" Everyone responded.
"By the way, since the death of the previous emperor, I have abolished the expedition to Goguryeo and stopped civil engineering. Have the detachment troops in Goguryeo been recalled?" Li Chengqian asked. "
Not yet, this old minister is just about to report to Your Majesty on this matter." Changsun Wuji said.
"What does the Grand Commandant want to ask?" Li Chengqian asked.
"I think that since Goguryeo has sent envoys to pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty again, it would be better to call back the detachment fighting in Goguryeo
," said Changsun Wuji. When the detachment is on a long expedition, it is necessary to supply it with food and grass so that they can continue to fight in Goguryeo.
But even with the assistance of Silla and Baekje, the Tang Dynasty still needs to transport a large amount of supplies to the soldiers on the front line, and all of this is money!
Over time, Changsun Wuji is worried that the Tang Dynasty will not be able to supply such a large consumption.
According to Changsun Wuji's idea, it is to call back the detachment of the Tang Dynasty and let Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla fight each other.
"No! Although Goguryeo has submitted a letter of submission, its evil ambitions still exist. Once they recover, they will make a comeback and all previous efforts will be in vain."
"Therefore, the detachment cannot be withdrawn. They should continue to be like a nail, firmly nailed to Goguryeo's vital points." Li Chengqian objected.
If we want to destroy Goguryeo, we must consume a lot of Goguryeo's strength, so that the Tang Dynasty can concentrate its superior forces and destroy Goguryeo in one fell swoop.
This is the only way to prevent Goguryeo from reviving and always wanting to harass the border of the Tang Dynasty. Besides, Liaodong has been the territory of the Central Plains Dynasty since ancient times.
"But your majesty! The army is on the expedition, and the annual consumption is also a huge amount. I am worried that after a long time, the treasury of the Tang Dynasty will not be able to support it. Please think twice about this matter, your majesty." Chu Suiliang said.