Hou Junji shook his head and said: "Your opinion is very good, but, without the authorization of the emperor, it is better for us to be courtiers and not to advocate for it!" ”

Besides, after Harold and Hemar left the city, the two were very indignant, and their common feelings made the two close a lot.

Harold said: "Third brother, is my father's enmity just settled? ”

Hemar said hatefully: "I would like to cut him with a knife, this traitor.

However, damn Hou Junji, this treacherous villain, he protects that traitor, what can we do? ”

Harold said, "Our enemy is right in front of us, and there are so many treasures in the city, is that all there is?" ”

He was not willing to give up the staggering riches of Damascus.

Hemar saw that he was about to get the treasure, but he was swallowed by Hou Junji, and he was naturally angry. He asked, "What do you think?" ”

Harold said: "My soldiers have fought so hard to get here, waiting to go into the city to make a fortune, and if they retreat like this, I really can't explain to them." ”

Hemar also has this problem, and if it is left at that, his soldiers will probably not agree.

He asked, "What are your specific plans?" ”

Harold originally wanted to say that the two of them were fighting for Damascus with the Tang Army, but he thought about the terrifying strength and combat effectiveness of the Tang Army, and what he said turned into negotiations.

He said: "Let's make a posture of fighting the Tang army, forcing them to hand over Delamb, take a step back and say, even if he refuses to do this, let them give us a part of the treasure, we can explain to the soldiers, right?" ”

Hemar was a little worried, because of this move, which annoyed Hou Junji, and the two sides really went to war, and the territory he worked so hard to win would probably be lost. Moreover, he has been fighting all the time and needs to recuperate, and he doesn't want to fight with such a powerful enemy as the Tang Dynasty.

He said: "You have a point, but I suggest that we negotiate with him, after all, we have been fighting side by side with him for so long, and now that he occupies Damascus, we must be compensated." Besides, the boundaries of the future should also be demarcated. ”

When he said this, he was obviously unconfident. He also has no choice, who makes his strength weak.

Harold was also a little unwilling, but this was a helpless move. He had no choice but to agree.

The two discussed it and unified their voices. Then, they stationed troops outside the city and sent representatives to negotiate with Hou Junji.

For Harold and Hemar's request, Hou Junji definitely did not agree, but they did not leave, and Hou Junji did not want to really go to war with them, he gave them some food, and then sent someone to ask the emperor for instructions.

Tai Chi Palace, Li Su's study.

After Li Su passed Hou Junji's recital to everyone, he asked for everyone's opinions.

Wei Zheng said: "Your Majesty, since you ascended the throne, the war has not stopped, over the years, the Tang Dynasty has expanded its territory, the area of the country, has more than doubled, the newly conquered areas, need to be pacified, resume production, but also for immigration and Sinicization education."

It is these areas, Datang wants to assimilate them, without decades of prosperity and the efforts of several generations, I am afraid that there is no way to complete it, and if it continues to fight, even if it lays more land, Datang will not be able to digest it.

Therefore, the minister suggested that foreign wars should be stopped and all efforts should be made to do a good job in domestic construction. ”

Gao Jingming said: "Yes, your majesty, now the Tang Dynasty is too big, and the ministers are in charge of the household department, and the ministers can't remember the names of places above the state."

In addition to the Central Plains, the newly conquered areas need to be strengthened in all aspects, and it is indeed inappropriate to continue to expand the territory. ”

Li Su asked Li Jing and said, "What does the general think?" ”

When the imperial court ends the war, the status of the military is bound to be reduced, which involves the interests of many generals, so the attitude of the military is very important.

Li Jing understood what the emperor meant, and he said: "Your Majesty, the old minister is very old, and now he is looking forward to being able to enter the era of peace and live in peace. ”

Li Su nodded and said: "My opinion is the same as everyone's, and you can't chew it if you are greedy."

My opinion is that we should stop all foreign wars and go all out to do a good job in domestic construction.

As for the affairs of the Arab region, my opinion is that if Persia is retained, the Syrian region will be established as an autonomous region in accordance with Hou Junji's opinion. Peace agreements with Harold and Hemar. ”

In August 643, the Tang Dynasty signed peace treaties with Persia, the Arab Harolds, and Hemar, and the Tang Dynasty entered an era of peace.

This incident was also a great thing for Li Su personally, the Tang Dynasty and Persia and Harold's Arab countries became friendly countries, and the problem of Narcissus and Sheena was solved.

After the peace agreement was signed, Harold sent someone to send Sheena's mother to Chang'an City.

The war ended, because of the war over the years, the Tang Dynasty maintained a regular army of 1.8 million people and a servant army of 2.6 million people, and after the war, the imperial court disarmed a large number of people, and the national army only retained 650,000 people. The burden on the imperial court was greatly lightened.

Since Li Su no longer thinks about the issue of war, he feels that life is much easier.

The Spring Festival of 644 has arrived, and it has been 12 years since Li Su came to the Tang Dynasty.

The palace of the eldest grandson empress.

"The peach blossoms in Shangyuan are bright, and the concubine Lan is in spring.

Inoue Xintao steals his complexion, and the tender willow on the eaves is light.

Come to see the dancing butterflies in the flowers, and listen to the warblers in the trees.

Why should the forest be asked far away, and the outstanding romance is famous. ”

Empress Changsun stood in front of the window, looking at the flying snow outside the window, but chanting the scenery of spring.

This poem, called "Spring Outing", was written by Li Shimin to the eldest grandson empress.

Empress Changsun and Li Shimin have a deep relationship between husband and wife, since Li Shimin's death, the Empress Dowager Changsun has become gloomy, she often remembers the scene of getting along with Li Shimin, and she is thinking about her children.

At this time, her personal maid Rui Hong came in and said, "Queen Mother, His Royal Highness the King of Changsha has come down." ”

"Sons and daughters, see the queen mother." Li Zhi saluted and said.

The Empress Dowager Changsun was very happy, and she said: "You have come back from Changsha, what about the children, have you come back with you?" ”

Li Zhi said: "They are all back, and the sixth brother agreed that I will move back to Chang'an City and continue to serve as the director of the Naval Research Institute." ”

Empress Eldest Sun was very happy, and she said, "The emperor takes great care of you, and I want to thank him well." However, you are the director of the Naval Research Institute, how do you study in Chang'an? ”

Li Zhi said: "Over the years, the Naval Research Institute has cultivated a lot of technical backbones, and now there is no need for Erchen to do specific projects himself. Erchen is only responsible for management and guidance. ”

Empress Changsun said: "You should find your sixth brother and arrange some other work for you, don't do nothing." ”

"Erchen remembered." Li Zhi said.

Li Zhi said: "Queen Mother, I am not here alone today, please take a look, who is here?" ”

At this moment, a person walked in from outside. When Empress Changsun saw this person, tears welled up all of a sudden.