Li You just didn't want to accompany Li Leling to the orphanage, he said: "Third sister, I'm sorry, I still have something to do." ”

He said to Xiao Wanyu: "You are responsible for accompanying the third sister. He gave her a look.

Xiao Wanyu said: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will definitely accompany Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

Accompanied by Hamid, Li You went to Hamid's house. On the way, he didn't ask Hamid about anything, he felt that Hamid was in such a hurry to find him, there must be something important and perhaps secret to say.

When Hamid saw Li You, he sent everyone else out.

Li You saw that his face was not very good, and asked, "Old Ha, what's wrong?" ”

Hamid said: "I'm leaving Chang'an and returning to China, and I don't know when I'll be back." ”

Li You knew that Hamid hadn't been back for almost three years, and he felt that it was normal for people to go back. He didn't ask him why he was going back, he just said, "Is there anything you need me to do?" ”

Hamid wanted to speak and stopped, but Li You saw it and said: "Old Ha, we are brothers in life and death, and we can say anything." ”

Hamid trusted Li You and told his story.

This year, the Persian Empire in 636 was called the Sassanid Empire, and its rule stretched from the Euphrates River in the west to the south? The Persian Gulf extends to the Caucasus, Armenia, the Amu Darya River in Central Asia in the north, and the Pamir Plateau in the east. It has a land area of about 5.2 million and a population of 19.5 million. It's a huge empire.

Hamid is the crown prince of the Sassanid Dynasty of the Persian Empire, and three years ago, Hamid's father, Yi Si Qi III, married a new imperial concubine. Her status with Yi Si Qi III is equivalent to Yang Guifei's status with Tang Xuanzong. Not only that, but she also wants to be a queen.

After she became pregnant, she asked Yi Si Qi III to send Hamid to Chang'an to study. Hamid was only 15 years old at the time, and he couldn't think about it so much, so he came to Chang'an.

Not long ago, it was when Li You went to Yinshan. Word came from Persia that Ichiki III had appointed a new empress and made the son of the new empress a crown prince.

Hamid had a total of four younger brothers. Two of the younger brothers have been killed, another has been imprisoned, and one is missing.

Hamid is now the deposed prince and is in a very dangerous situation.

After figuring out the situation, Li You said: "Lao Ha, I understand your thoughts, you are going back to compete for the crown prince." If you can't go back now, you will surely die.

However, it is not impossible. By next year at the latest, you'll have a big chance. ”

Hamid asked, "What chance?" ”

Li You said: "Don't worry, your business is my business, and I will definitely help you regain the crown prince." You are staying in Chang'an now, and I will give you a letter in a few days. ”

Liangyi Palace, study.

Li Shimin, Li Chengqian, eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Li Jing were listening to Li You's report.

Li You first gave an overview of the Persian Empire, as well as the situation of Hamid himself.

Hearing that the Persian Empire was so powerful, Li Shimin and the others were surprised. Li You's next words surprised them even more.

Li You said: "The Great Food Empire has recently risen rapidly and is about to sweep the West. Erchen has received information that the Great Food Empire will launch an attack on the Persian Empire by next year at the latest. "Historically, the Great Food Empire launched a war to conquer the Persian Empire in 637, and the Persian Empire soon perished.

Li You said: "The Emperor of the Persian Empire is by no means the opponent of the Great Food Empire.

Politically, the Sassanid Empire was a highly centralized empire with Zoroastrianism as the state religion, and the entire population was divided into clergy, soldiers, literati, and commoners. Except for the sects, the system is similar to that of the Tang Dynasty.

It was supposed to be strong, but the current emperor, Iji III, was cowardly and incompetent. The current caliph (equivalent to emperor) Omar I of the Great Food Empire is a British lord. This is not the main reason, at present, among the sects of the Great Food Empire, *** occupies a dominant position, and the believers are extremely fanatical about the sect and have a strong dedication to the sect. Each is not afraid of death, and the battle is extremely tenacious.

What Erchen wants to say is that once the Great Food Empire annexes the Persian Empire, it will block the path of the Tang Dynasty's development to the west and northwest. ”

This is the case in history, the battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Arab Empire, also known as the Battle of Talas, was a crushing defeat for the Tang Dynasty. Since then, Datang's territory has never expanded.

Next, Li You gave a detailed introduction to the history of the Arab Empire, as well as the existing political, military, and economic conditions.

Li Chengqian listened to Li You's eloquent talk, and his heart was both admired and envious. He didn't know why Li You knew so much and looked at things so far?

Now, these top sages of Datang, including Li Shimin, are accustomed to accepting Li You's advice. This is a supreme trust.

Li Shimin asked, "What do you think?" ”

Li You said: "The opinion of the retainer is to support Hamid and help him regain the crown prince and gain dominance in the Persian Empire. Use the Persian Empire to curb the growth of the Great Food Empire. Let their two countries fight for both sides in the war. Win time for Datang to develop calmly. ”

In addition to Li Chengqian, who is not mature enough, the top management of Datang has excellent strategic vision. They agreed with Li You's opinion. In the end, this matter was handed over to Li You to deal with it again.

Qi Wangfu.

At noon that day, Li You feasted Hamid.

Li You said: "Lao Ha, my father has agreed, let you recruit an army in Persia, train in the Tang Dynasty Anxi Protectorate, and wait until the Great Cannibal launches an attack on Persia, you take the army back and call on the Persian people to fight against the Great Cannibal, are you afraid that you will not be able to win the hearts of the people?" ”

Hamid was overjoyed, stretched out his hand, shook hands with Li You, and said, "I didn't know you Lao Li in vain." "When he goes back on his own, it's looking for death, and when he goes back with an army, that's another matter.

He said: "Lao Li, I will leave in the past few days, and there is still something I need your help with." Most of my possessions in Persia are gone, and it may be a bit difficult to support an army. ”

Li You smiled: "It's okay, this matter is easy to say, I will try to help you solve it." You go first, and I'll meet you next May at the latest. ”

After lunch, Li You didn't plan to go to the research institute in the afternoon, he remembered something. So he sent someone to call Zhang Guigui.

Among the people who are close to Li You now, there is a Li Chengqian, a Hou Junji and a Zhang Liang, all three of whom are famous thieves in the Tang Dynasty, and they all died miserably.

Li You must change their fate.

"Brother You, are you looking for me?" Zhang Guigui said.

Li You said: "Precious, if I ask you something, you have to answer me honestly." ”

Seeing Li You so serious, Zhang Guigui said worriedly, "What's wrong?" ”

Li You said: "Did your father adopt a lot of righteous sons? ”

Zhang Guigui said yes.

Li You asked, "How many are there?" ”

Zhang Guigui said: "I know about 300 people. ”

Zhang Liang adopted 500 righteous sons, all of whom were brought to Chang'an. Li Shimin thought that he was raising dead soldiers to rebel. As a result, Zhang Liang was beheaded by the raider.

Li You whispered: "Tell your father, transfer these people out as soon as possible, and don't let them stay in Chang'an." ”

Zhang Bao said: "Why? They were all old subordinates who had followed my father for many years, and each of them was loyal to my father. Where did you ask my father to put them there? ”

Li You said: "You, it is precisely because these people are loyal to your father that they will arouse the jealousy of others. I can know that your father has so many righteous sons in Chang'an, what does Ma Xuanliang's Baiqi Division eat? ”

When Li You said this, Zhang Guigui was also startled, and he said: "Brother You, I understand, I'll go back and tell my father." However, I'm afraid he doesn't have the ability to arrange so many people. ”

Li You said: "I have come up with a solution. ”

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