Hearing the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, Li Tao and Li Daozong's faces were tense, but it was difficult to find any rebuttal for a while.

The situation is reversed, and the main battle faction is instantly defeated!

Fang Xuanling had no choice but to nod helplessly and said, "Just according to what Situ said, everything is open to show fairness." Chu Suiliang, Qin Mubai, please count the two of you in public. ”

"Yes." The two answered and walked into the hall. The little official took two picture boards and pasted them with white paper, and asked Qin and Chu to each hold a pen and begin to prepare to count. Many officials below the third rank withdrew from the Hongwen Pavilion hall in anger, relaxed or helpless, and looked at it from the outside.

At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji suddenly called out: "His Royal Highness King Wei, Your Majesty has granted you the right to participate in politics, and as a prince of Yipin, you have the right to vote, so why do you want to leave?" ”

Li Tai's fat body was slightly stunned, and he turned around and smiled: "It's okay, it's okay, Xiao Wang...... Just stay and vote! ”

Eldest Sun Wuji and Qin Mubai glanced at him in unison, and snorted coldly with disdain in their noses at the same time.

"Alright, let's get started!" The eldest grandson Wuji got up and walked out, and said, "So-and-so will start first." Those who oppose Lanzhou to fight stand in the left column. Those who support the battle should stand in the right column. Ladies and gentlemen, please! ”

The remainder, about thirty or forty people, began to move around one after another. Except for a few people such as Li Tao, Li Daozong, and Fang Xuanling, who stood firmly in the main battle column, most of them, including many generals of the Sixteenth Guard, hesitated and couldn't move their steps for a long time. Many officials from the three provinces and six ministries stood behind the eldest grandson Wuji obediently, and many of them bowed their heads, as if they had been caught rape on the spot.

"What, vote again? Why doesn't anyone call me Lao Hei? - Cheng Laoyou, you still haven't come in! Wei Chi Jingde yelled, pulled Cheng Zhijie and ran in, standing behind Li Daozong. Glancing at it, he was suddenly furious: "What's the matter, it was half to half before, and now there are only five people left on the main battle side?" ”

Qin Mubai's face sank, and he took the pen and made five strokes on the white paper.

A smile appeared on the face of the eldest grandson Wuji, and he said, "After all, it is difficult to disobey the wishes of the people!" The absolute majority of the people in the center of the Tang Dynasty oppose the war, which is still somewhat reasonable. Xuan Ling, Wang Ye, Mao Gong, now you have nothing to say, right? ”

Fang Xuanling nodded lightly: "Fang Mou has said it a long time ago, and my words only represent my opinion." ”

Li Tao smiled lightly, hugged his fists and said: "It seems that the overall situation has been decided, Li Tao will leave!" ”

"You won." Li Daozong squinted his eyes and glanced at the eldest grandson Wuji, stroked his sleeves, raised his feet and left.

"Hey! What kind of bird is this? I don't agree! Feed...... Lord Wang, Duke Mao, don't go! Wei Chi Jingde shouted anxiously.

Qin Mubai took a deep breath, his hands were a little cold. He slowly put down his pen, took a breath and arched his hand to the eldest grandson Wuji, and said, "Situ, everything is subject to the arrangements of His Majesty and the imperial court, and there is nothing else to say. Leave! ”

At this time, out of the corner of Qin Mubai's eyes, he caught a glimpse of Li Tai standing among the Lord and the faction with his neck bent, and deliberately let the people in front and behind him close to him as if he wanted to cover his fat body.

Qin Mubai walked out with his head held high, and when he passed by Li Tai's side, he smiled lightly and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is feeling the wind and cold, and his body is cold?" ”

"Uh, this...... It's a little, a little! Li Tai smiled in embarrassment, his eyes fluttered, and his face was red and white.

"Your Highness, take care!" Qin Mubai smiled and arched his hand at him, raising his feet and walking out.

Qin Mubai, Li Tao, and Li Daozong came out almost side by side, and as soon as they walked to the door, they were suddenly stunned, and their eyes widened together.

"What are you doing? Queue up, buy rice or noodles? When did the workshop open in the Hongwen Museum? Cough...... Ahem! ”

This voice is very familiar to those present!!

"Your Majesty!! …… My emperor, long live long live long live!! ”

Inside and outside the Hongwen Pavilion, kneel down!

Li Shimin, his face was pale and his eyes were deep-set, he was wearing a thick Qiu hand pillar cane, Li Zhi, the king of Jin on the left, and Li Mingda, the princess of Jinyang on the right, were holding him together.

Standing tall, with eyes like eagles!

"I'm not dead yet!" Li Shimin snorted, his eyes swept over the heads of the ministers kneeling in front of him, paused for a moment, and said, "The central pavilion above the court is actually making a lot of trouble over a little thing. Quarrels, quarrels, scolding mothers, scolding mothers, what lines do you line up to draw what circles, what are you doing, are children playing at home, why don't you bring a few baskets of mud in and have a good time? Cough...... Cough! ”

Everyone was speechless.

The eldest grandson Wuji prostrated on the ground and said cowardly: "Your Majesty is angry, take care of the dragon body!" It's the Wechen who can't make His Majesty worried, and the Wechen deserves death! ”

"It's not your business. It's not easy for you already. Li Shimin said this lightly, and Li Zhi and Li Mingda walked in with him on the left and right, and the crutches slammed on the ground.

His footsteps stopped in front of King Wei.

"Tai'er, I seem to have heard that you are feeling cold. If you are not feeling well, go back and rest early! Don't miss the condition. Li Shimin said indifferently.

Li Tai was startled, his whole body was trembling, and he raised his head to look at Li Shimin in surprise, but he was greeted by a pair of gloomy eyes.

Li Tai's heart slowly sank, and his hands and feet were a little stiff.

"Didn't hear what I said, or are you too sick to wait for someone to help?" Li Shimin still said indifferently.

"Erchen...... Here it goes. Li Tai struggled to get up, and moved out step by step in despair. When he was about to go out, he slowly turned his head, only to see Li Shimin's mysterious back, but his eyes showed a little despair.

At this time, many people involuntarily had a thought in their hearts: Li Tai is leaving, is it possible to step into the Hongwen Pavilion again?!

"Get up! …… Slave, son, help me sit down. Li Shimin said.

After he sat down, the ministers still got up, and Li Shimin called out to the officials standing outside the door again, and the left and right forces were lined up in two rows, just like when they went to court.

Li Zhi stood quietly beside Li Shimin with his hands down, his eyes down, and he didn't dare to come out without squinting; The young Li Mingda snuggled up to Li Shimin's shoulder and gently beat him on the shoulder, and his immature but wise eyes shone with a vivid aura. Her eyes unconsciously fell on Qin Mubai, and suddenly a pair of little tiger teeth appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she smiled very sweetly.

Her small action fell in the eyes of many people, and many people suddenly guessed in their hearts: Could it be that the King of Jin and Princess Jinyang ran to the emperor and invited him here?

"I have been thinking about the battle of Lanzhou for a long time, not for a day or two." Li Shimin spoke openly, "To be honest, I don't blame you. It is normal for the government and the opposition to have disagreements on this matter. If there is no disagreement, it is not normal. I myself was a little hesitant. Whether judging from the immediate situation or analyzing it from a long-term perspective, there are benefits to war and the truth of peace. However, the matter cannot be postponed any longer. The situation of the war is urgent, the situation on the front line is turbulent and changing rapidly, and we are discussing matters in the court hall far less quickly than the situation on the frontier is changing. Therefore, no matter how much we deliberate, it is difficult to come up with a definite result. Therefore, I have to dictate the matter today—my will is to do both. First, he sent envoys to the front line in Lanzhou to discuss peace and marriage with the generals of the Tubo army. But the premise is that Tubo must give up the severed Tang Silk Road and completely withdraw its troops from the territory of our Tang Dynasty. If it succeeds, it will be discussed in detail; If it doesn't work, you can also buy time to prepare; Second, Lanzhou must not be slack, must be prepared for the worst, and be prepared for the worst, ready to fight to the death with Tubo, and do not rule out the use of force to dredge the Silk Road and pacify Gaochang. Wait, what do you think? ”

"My Emperor Shengming!"

Who can have anything to say about such an opinion?

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Xuan Ling, I know that you are seriously ill. But in this extraordinary period, the arrangement of military affairs is still inseparable from you! I ordered you to transfer troops and send troops to Lanzhou. ”

"Wechen obeys!" Fang Xuanling knelt down, put his head on the ground, his voice was a little trembling and excited, and said, "Minister, the liver and brain are dead and dead!" ”

"Xuan Ling, why bother to die? I'd rather return to heaven by myself than have a good minister like you who is loyal to the country! Li Shimin said sincerely.

Fang Xuanling burst into tears and couldn't help himself.

"Auxiliary." Li Shimin called again.

"Wechen is here." The eldest grandson, Wuji, stepped forward.

"The envoy to Lanzhou to Tibet is arranged by you. In addition, in order to show sincerity, the dowry that should be prepared for Princess Wencheng should also be opened, the sooner the better, and go to Lanzhou with the envoy. Li Shimin said, "You are responsible for this matter." ”

"We're in command."

Li Shimin paused for a moment, his eyes turned to the back of the team, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he called: "Qin Mubai." ”

"Wechen is here!" Qin Mubai stood up and stood with his fists clenched, his hands trembling slightly because he was excited.

"Let's go to Lanzhou!" Li Shimin stood up and picked up his crutches, and was helped by Li Zhi and Li Mingda to walk forward and walk in front of Qin Mubai.

"Wechen - obey!" Qin Mubai answered loudly.

"Adapt to the place, the time, and the situation, and do what you should do. Don't say anything else, Lanzhou, don't mess up, don't lose it; Past efforts cannot be wasted. Li Shimin looked at Qin Mubai, sighed lightly, and didn't know whether to sigh or sigh with relief, and then said, "Remember, I owe you a wedding." ”

"Your Majesty......" Qin Mubai was speechless for a while, not knowing what to say.

Li Shimin gently patted Qin Mubai's shoulder in front of the ministers and ministers, smiled slightly, and said, "Tell your father that he didn't disappoint me, he worked hard." When he returns to the court, I will personally get him drunk, and then throw him on the street, so that the people of Chang'an can see the jokes. It's just like the scene when we laid Luoyang. ”

"Weichen, remember." Qin Mubai lowered his head, arched his hand, and answered softly.

"Don't let me down again...... Ahem, ahem, ahem......"

"Congratulations to my emperor...... Hooray, hooray, hooray! ”

Li Shimin's cough gradually drifted away.

A war without gunpowder smoke but you live and die, the dust has settled.

Who are the winners and who are the losers? …… It's still not clear.

Perhaps, another war has just begun......