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Life in Chang'an Chapter 39: Fooling the Emperor's Father

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    "Reporting to my father, Goguryeo occupied our Liaodong and repeatedly resisted our Central Plains army, causing heavy casualties to the Chinese people. It is actually a serious problem for our Tang Dynasty. Therefore, I believe that we should send troops to seize its city, destroy its country, and exterminate it as soon as possible.  Heir, to eliminate future troubles!"

    As soon as Li Min's words came out, Wei Zheng and others secretly shook their heads, feeling that Li Min was too young and too short-sighted.  Fang Xuanling sighed in his heart, thinking that although Li Min was smart enough, he lacked courage and courage and actually surrendered under the pressure of Li Shimin.

    Li Shimin was also a little surprised. He thought that Li Min would oppose the conquest of Goguryeo like everyone else, but he didn't expect that he was the only one who supported him. This made Li Shimin, who was isolated and helpless, feel particularly pleased.

    Li Min saw everyone's reactions one by one, but smiled secretly in his heart, and continued: "Father, although Goguryeo is a small country, because it is located in the bitter cold land of Liaodong, and there are no major changes in the country now,  Therefore, it is not easy to fight. For this reason, I present here the 'Three Strategies for Ping Liao', hoping it can be of help to my father."

    "Okay, you still know my heart. Please tell me your three strategies for Ping Liao and let me and all the ministers listen to it." Li Shimin laughed at the table. It was not easy to find a supportive person. It seems that it is early.  I was prepared, and I even thought of a plan, and this person was my biological son. The ancients did not deceive me when it came to saying that a father and his son were fighting in battle!

    Fang Xuanling was hesitant. Could it be that Li Min was perfunctory with him yesterday, when in fact he had already made up his mind to support the attack on Goguryeo?  But this doesn't make sense. Li Min is just an idle prince. How can he care about these military and national affairs?  Other ministers sneered at Li Min's words. Li Min was just a fifteen-year-old boy, and he had never led an army or discussed politics. How could he have any three strategies for Ping Liao? He probably only had some superficial opinions at most.  That¡¯s all.

    "Yes, Father!" Li Min saluted Li Shimin and everyone before saying: "My strategy for pacifying Liao is based on the actual situation of Goguryeo. It is divided into three strategies. The first strategy is to weaken the enemy:  Goguryeo is located in Liaodong, and the land does not produce much. Every summer and autumn is a critical time for their food harvest. At this time, the Tang Dynasty can send a small group of elites to harass the country, making the people tired of coping, delaying the farming season, and at the same time blocking the Tang Dynasty from the  At the border of Goguryeo, food from the Tang Dynasty is strictly prohibited from flowing into Goguryeo. In a few years, Goguryeo's national power will be greatly damaged due to food shortages."

    "Hiss~" Li Shimin and the civil and military ministers all took a breath after hearing Li Min's first plan. Li Min's plan can be described as extremely vicious. There is a saying that 'food is the first priority for the people', if  If Li Min's evil plan is really implemented, it is estimated that in a few years, Goguryeo will not be severely damaged, but will fall directly on the verge of civil strife and collapse. The Tang Dynasty will still send troops by then, and it is estimated that it can be pacified only by buying people's hearts with food.  Liaodong.  He was able to come up with such a sophisticated plan at such a young age, which made Li Shimin and other civil and military officials look at Li Min with admiration.

    Li Min was completely immersed in his own thoughts and did not notice the reactions of Li Shimin and the civil and military officials. He continued: "The second strategy is called the strategy of alienation: Goguryeo is not a monolithic interior. In addition to King Rongliu, there are also  Many generals hold heavy troops and do not listen to the king's orders, and King Rongliu has always wanted to take back military power. We, the Tang Dynasty, can send agents into Goguryeo, either bribery or threats, to sow discord between King Rongliu and the powerful generals.  In order to achieve the purpose of dividing them, and even let them break out into civil strife, when the Tang Dynasty sends out a large army, we can wipe them out in one fell swoop."

    "The third strategy is to strengthen oneself: Liaodong is a land of bitter cold, especially in winter. If the army cannot conquer Goguryeo before winter, it will have to retreat and wait until the spring of next year to fight again. However, I heard that Gaochang's state-owned crops  It is called Baidiezi, and its flowers are like catkins. Not only can it be used to weave cloth, but Baidiezi can also be stuffed into clothes to make cotton clothes. It is warmer than fur. If it can be equipped in large quantities, soldiers will no longer have to fear Liaodong.  The bitter cold."

    Li Min let out a sigh of relief after speaking. Fortunately, he liked history in his previous life, and he knew more about the glorious era of the Tang Dynasty.  In addition, in the previous life, Bangzi Kingdom always clamored about Goguryeo, so Li Min paid special attention to the history between the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo, so he could talk freely at this critical moment.  By the way, Goguryeo is not the ancestor of the Bangzi Kingdom, but the small country of Silla.

    After listening to Li Min's three strategies for Ping Liao, Li Shimin and the ministers below looked at each other in confusion. They didn't know what to say for a while. The last one was okay. They had also heard of Bai Diezi. There was a seller of Bai Die cloth in Chang'an.  , but I didn¡¯t expect that white stacks could also be used to make cotton-padded clothes to keep warm.  But the first two strategies are more vicious than the other, and they can even be said to be unscrupulous to achieve the goal. Although there is no benevolence and righteousness between countries, the Tang Dynasty is a big country after all, and the superficial articles still have to be  I do it, and even if I do it, I don¡¯t have to say it so openly, right?

    However, Li Shimin and the ministers also admitted that Li MinThese two strategies are indeed very good. Even if they fail to achieve the expected goal, they can still bring Goguryeo to a state of near death. If we send troops at that time, we can definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

    "Ahem~, what do you all think?" Li Shimin was the first to react and asked the ministers below with some embarrassment.  He didn't know whether he should be happy or sad about his son's two vicious plots?  Li Min is only fifteen years old. Where did he learn these vicious methods?

    "Your Majesty, I think your Highness's first strategy is feasible. Liaodong is a sparsely populated area. If you use a small group of elites to harass you, you can definitely make Goguryeo overwhelmed as long as you don't confront a large enemy force." Li Jing said first.  He stood up and said from a military perspective that he was a soldier. On the field, it was either life or death. He would do anything to win, so he admired Li Min's strategy very much.

    Fang Xuanling gave Li Min a meaningful look, and stepped forward with a smile on his face and said: "Your Majesty, the old ministers have also heard about the matter of Goguryeo being crowned king. There are several great generals in the country headed by Quan Gaisuwen.  He held a heavy army and was very disrespectful to King Rongliu. As the sovereign state of the Tang Dynasty, how could we let this kind of bullying go unnoticed? Therefore, the old minister felt that someone should be sent to contact King Rongliu to help him eradicate Gai Quansu.  Wen and others have restored a bright future to Goguryeo."

    Li Min felt extremely ashamed after hearing what Fang Xuanling said. Educated people are different. Look at Fang Xuanling. He was clearly trying to sow discord, but when it came to his mouth, he became the suzerain and helped the vassal country to eradicate traitors.  Li Shimin and a group of civil servants listened with smiles. It didn't matter if they were despicable, but they had to put a beautiful coat on top of the ugly despicability.  The generals sneered at this and looked at Fang Xuanling with contempt in their eyes.

    "Hahaha~, the two dear friends are right, these two strategies are indeed feasible." Li Shimin laughed, but soon turned to Li Min and said: "Min'er, you are so young, you can have such insight, why?  Father is very pleased, but I also know that I have planted some of the white stacks in my garden, but they are expensive and it is absolutely impossible to fill clothes like you said."

    "Father, if it doesn't work now, it doesn't mean it won't work in the future. Baidiezi is more drought-tolerant. There are many dry lands in the Tang Dynasty that cannot be cultivated. As long as the court vigorously promotes it, the price will definitely drop in a few years.  , the flowers of Baidiezi can be used to weave cloth, and the seeds can also be pressed for oil, and the yield is large. If it can be planted in large quantities, it will be a good thing for both the country and the people."

    "I didn't expect His Highness to know so much about mulberry farming. I really feel ashamed! I would like to ask Your Majesty to issue an order to vigorously promote the cultivation of Baidiezi." Fang Xuanling stepped forward and said in a playful manner, and even secretly glanced at Li  After a startled look, it seemed that he already understood Li Min's intention.

    "Hahaha~, okay! Of course I will vigorously promote such a thing that benefits the country and the people." Li Shimin's mood has improved now, and he doesn't know where to throw the anger just now.

    "Eh~? No, there is something wrong with the three policies of Ping Liao!" Li Shimin, who was in high spirits, suddenly froze. He found that he seemed to have been fooled, and he was deceived by his own son.  Although Li Min's three strategies for Ping Liao and Ping Liao are good, they all have a common shortcoming, that is, they take too long. Whether it is harassing tired enemies or sowing discord, the results cannot be seen in a short time. As for Bai Bai,  Not to mention Diazi, it is estimated that it will take at least three or four years from promotion to real practical application.

    "Humph, what a hard-to-get player, Liu Lang, you are young, but you are very clever." After understanding this section, Li Shimin snorted angrily and said coldly.

    ¡°Father, what are you talking about, ¡®play hard to get¡¯? I really can¡¯t understand, sir?¡± Li Min refused to admit it with his big innocent eyes open.  Although Li Shimin looked angry on the surface, Li Min knew that Comrade Li was not really angry, and had decided to adopt his strategy and gave up his plan to send troops to conquer Goguryeo in the near future.

    Li Shimin saw Li Min acting like a rogue. Although he had the same demeanor as before, when he thought of being tricked by his own son, he really couldn't save his face. In a fit of anger, he came to Li Min in anger and kicked him hard.  Li shook his butt, and then shouted loudly: "You are too young to act like a rogue in front of me!"

    In this ancient society that pays attention to ethics, it is natural for me to beat my son. Li Min didn't even dare to hide, so he was kicked hard. Then he could only look at his emperor father with an aggrieved face: There is no such thing in feudal society.  Regarding human rights, I finally came up with three clever ideas, and they were adopted. As a result, not only did I not get any reward, but I also got kicked. What kind of world is this?

    Fang Xuanling, who had long understood his intention, was twitching his beard and smiling. There was not a single stupid person present. They all reacted immediately. They all had a good impression of Li Min. Then look at Li Min after he was kicked.Looking aggrieved, everyone couldn't help laughing.  The relationship between monarch and ministers before the Song Dynasty was not as hierarchical as after the Song Dynasty. For example, the ministers usually sat in the same position as the emperor, and they spoke more casually. It was normal to make a joke, as long as it was not too much.  There would be no pain in the censor's head, impeaching them for the crime of "disrespect."

    After all, Li Shimin was a British leader. Although he was eager to conquer Goguryeo, the strategy proposed by Li Min was not only safe, but also more effective than directly using an army to conquer. With such a clever strategy, he would certainly adopt it, although it took a little longer.  But compared with the price paid by the army for conquest, it is definitely extremely cheap and high-quality.  So Li Shimin immediately discussed the implementation details of Li Min's strategy with the ministers. Seeing that Li Shimin had changed his mind, Fang Xuanling and the others were very cooperative and rushed to express their opinions and ideas to supplement Li Min's three strategies.  To be more complete, Bai Diazi will choose wasteland around Chang'an for trial planting, firstly to accumulate experience, and secondly to cultivate more seeds in preparation for large-scale promotion in the coming year.

    Li Min had no say in these matters. After Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling finished discussing it, Li Shimin did not end the meeting directly. Instead, he turned to Li Min and said: "Liu Lang, you first presented the method of making cement.  Today I presented the three strategies of Ping Liao. Both are great achievements. Of course, you should be rewarded for your merits! However, as a prince, ordinary rewards are not suitable for you, so I want to ask you what you want first. As long as it is your father  As a father, I will never be stingy if the emperor can give me anything."

    Hearing Li Shimin's generous promise, Li Min was overjoyed. When he was firing cement, he already had a vague plan in mind. After careful consideration over the past few days, a rather huge plan had appeared in his mind.  In his hands, if this plan can succeed, it will not only have an extremely important impact on the entire Tang Dynasty, but also can tightly unite a large number of people with interest groups around him, greatly increasing the strength of Prince Liang's Palace.  However, this plan has a very critical prerequisite, which requires Li Shimin's nod, and now is a good opportunity to propose it.

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