At half past eight in the morning, the north gate of Chang'an City.

Today's weather is exceptionally hot, and the temperature is already very high when you wake up in the morning. The sunlight was blocked by the tall city gate tower, creating a large shadow on the ground. The shadows are clearly defined, with strong direct sunlight outside, but a hint of shade in the shadows.

The officers and soldiers guarding the gate were very glad that they could have all kinds of shade. You know, in the city, there are many doormen who are on duty when exposed to the sun.

Chang'an City is overpopulated, and early in the morning, there is an endless stream of people entering and leaving the city gate. Just then, a messenger from the border guards galloped up.

The officers and soldiers defending the city hurriedly drove away the pedestrians and made way for the messengers. As the messenger passed by, someone asked, "Brother, what happened?" ”

The messenger said: "The Tibetan army has invaded the Anxi Protectorate. As he spoke, he galloped past.

The voice of the messenger caused many people to be frightened. Datang has just settled down, and there is another war.

Early Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

The routine report, everyone is not interested, and they are all holding their energy and waiting for the matter of establishing the prince.

Li Ke is out, and at present, only Li Tai is qualified in the court, and most people are optimistic about him. Li Ke and the deposed crown prince Li Chengqian, many of whom have now begun to take refuge in Li Tai, are ready to show themselves in the matter of supporting Li Tai and leave a good impression on the new master.

However, Li Shimin didn't mention this matter at all, and the eldest grandson Wuji didn't mention it either. Li Tai was a little impatient, and he decided to take the initiative.

Yesterday, he conspired with his subordinates, and today Yan Liben, the squire of the Criminal Department, took the lead in proposing the establishment of the new prince.

Seeing that no one continued to report, Yan Liben was about to stand up, and Li Tai felt a burst of excitement in his heart, like taking a stimulant, ready to welcome the dawn of the new era.

At this moment, a palace officer on duty quietly came to Chi Gong, the secretary of the military department, and handed him a military report. Wei Chigong hurriedly finished reading it and stood out.

"Your Majesty, urgent side report." Wei Chigong looked serious, and said with his hand raised.

Wang De stepped forward to take the fold and presented it to Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin read it, his brows were furrowed, and his face was full of anger. He slapped his big hand on the armrest of the dragon chair and shouted: "Damn Tubo, don't give face, do you really think that my Datang is afraid of you?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji asked, "Your Majesty, what happened?" ”

Li Shimin handed the piece to Wang De, raised his chin, and motioned for him to read it to everyone. Wang De said in a sharp voice: "Ministry of War: Tubo is in the southwest of Luntai County, the capital of Anxi, and wantonly provokes ......."

The chapter is very long, to the effect that the Tibetan army is in the area at the junction of the Anxi Protectorate, crossing the border to provoke trouble, the two armies have already fought each other, and the Tibetan army has gathered on the border, and there are signs of a large-scale invasion at any time. The signature is Su Dingfang, the governor of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate.

This news made the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty very unhappy. Datang has just lived a good life for a few days, and these Fanbang people are so dishonest, it's really troublesome, and they really don't owe a beating.

The generals asked for battle. Unlike in the past, many people among the civil servants also followed suit.

Li Tai, the king of Wei, was overjoyed, he suddenly felt that God was too good to him, and he hurriedly sent a signal to his subordinates.

His sworn friend, Wang Qi, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, used to be his teacher, and immediately understood what he meant, and he stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the Tang Dynasty has just begun to enter the prosperous era and is in a period of comprehensive construction. This matter must be properly handled to avoid a large-scale war, so as not to destroy the good situation of Datang's development.

The minister thought that important ministers who were familiar with border affairs, especially the affairs of the Western Regions, should be sent to deal with it, so as to avoid a large-scale war as much as possible. Even if it is really impossible to stop the war, it should be dealt with decisively and resolutely strike at the invading enemy of Tibet. ”

His words were very pertinent and won the support of the ministers.

The eldest grandson Wuji was expressionless, but there was a smile in his eyes.

At this time, Chu Suiliang, the counselor, came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister agrees with Lord Wang's opinion. In the matter of controlling the flood, the minister recommended His Royal Highness the former King of Shu, but the matter was not done well, and the minister was very ashamed.

The minister is willing to make up for his merits and recommend a competent person, who is His Royal Highness King Liang. As we all know, His Royal Highness King Liang has made great contributions to the recovery of the Western Regions. He was very familiar with the situation in the Western Regions and had experience in commanding troops.

Chen firmly believes that His Royal Highness King Liang will be able to properly handle this matter and maintain the hard-won peaceful development situation of the Tang Dynasty. ”

As soon as Chu Suiliang's words fell, no less than dozens of people immediately came out to reconsider, and they all praised His Royal Highness King Liang for his outstanding ability and worthy of this position.

Li Jing and the others all felt that something was wrong, but Chu Suiliang's words were irrefutable.

Hou Junji's face was gloomy, and he stood up and said: "Your Majesty, you know the ability of the minister, the minister is willing to ask for orders to go on the expedition, and teach these Tubo people a hard lesson, and they will definitely beat them so that they will not dare to provoke my dignity again." ”

Cheng Yanjin came out and said: "Your Majesty, Hou Junji is right, the minister is willing to be his deputy and go to the Western Regions." ”

Yan Liben, the squire of the Criminal Department, now also understood Li Tai's intentions, and he came out and said, "The minister agrees with Lord Chu's opinion. Dealing with a big country like Tubo is not only a military issue, but also a political and diplomatic means, and I am afraid that only His Royal Highness King Liang has such conditions.

The minister also recommended His Royal Highness King Liang, and the minister believed that he would be able to properly resolve the dispute with Tibet. ”

There was a chorus of echo in the court.

Li Shimin waved his hand, and everyone calmed down and waited for him to speak. Li Shimin said: "King Liang is doing things, I am still relieved. Since everyone recommended King Liang, I decided to send King Liang as the envoy of the Western Regions to handle the matter with full authority. After the dispersal of the dynasty, the king of Liang was passed on. ”

There was a chorus of praise in the main hall.

Li Jing, Wei Zheng and many other ministers have heavy hearts.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Hou Junji hurried to the Liang Palace.

After seeing Li Su, Hou Junji briefly introduced the situation and said anxiously: "Your Highness, it is obvious that those people want to force you to leave Chang'an, and then deal with you like the original King of Shu." You can't go to this Western Regions no matter what. ”

Li Su smiled and said, "Father-in-law, don't worry. Think about it, over the years, how many of those conspiracies against me have succeeded? ”

Hou Junji thinks about it, and there is no time when anyone who targets the three evils is not deflated. His mood suddenly improved.

Li Su smiled and said, "Father-in-law, I know you still have questions in your heart. However, the eunuch will be there soon, waiting for my return. I'll tell you about it slowly. ”

As he was talking, Yang Kang came in and said, "Lord Wang, Gonggong Li is here, and I will send you a decree to invite you into the palace to see you." ”