Early the next morning, it was a regular court meeting held once every five days.

Even though his son was seriously injured, there were a lot of messy things, and he barely slept all night, Li Shimin still had to go to the court.

Now that the situation is complicated and changing rapidly, he does not dare to take it lightly.

The loss of backward information has already been suffered once yesterday, so it is natural to eat a trench and grow wise.

I don't know what will happen at the court meeting, on such a major occasion, if I don't attend, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji will do whatever they want.

On the way to the palace, the officials of the court and the central government greeted the King of Qin warmly as usual, and the more intimate ones would comfort Li Chengqian's injuries.

Li Shimin responded with a smile, but he didn't have a good face for Li Yuanji.

This guy is really vicious, and yesterday he came to visit the house with a smile, but he stabbed himself in the back, which was quite insidious.

Li Shimin sometimes really doesn't understand that the brother of a compatriot, Li Yuanji is the same age as himself, even if he is not close, he will not be too estranged.

But in fact, Li Yuanji has no feelings for himself at all, but he has a very close relationship with the East Palace, and he seems to be an enemy who shares the sky.

Is......

If Donggong didn't have Li Yuanji's support, how could he compete with him?

If Li Yuanji had remained neutral, it might have been a different outcome entirely.

The two brothers joined forces, and the pressure on the Qin Wangfu was not trivial, but his father Li Yuan in the palace also favored the East Palace.

Li Shimin stood in front of the Taiji Hall, feeling lonely.

To confront his father and brothers, to confront the ministers of the family behind them, and to confront the traditional etiquette of fathers and sons, and the order of the elders and children, it is very difficult to win, and it can even be said that there is no chance of victory.

Other things are just that, involving the struggle for the heir, once defeated, there is often only one result.

Death is considered light, and the destruction of a family is almost inevitable.

After his son was seriously injured, Li Shimin was greatly touched, as a man and a father, he should do his best to protect his wife and children.

But......

What can I do to overcome my father and brother?

Under normal circumstances, it seems impossible to ......

A big rebellious thought floated in Li Shimin's heart, which was not clear, and flashed by.

As the bell of the Taiji Hall rang, hundreds of officials rushed in, and Li Shimin collected his mind and walked in quickly.

At the beginning of the court meeting, it was all cliché, some painless things, the officials of the three provinces, six ministries and nine secretaries went out to play the report, and Li Yuan sat on the throne, as if listening absentmindedly.

Until Li Jing, the secretary of the military department, reported that the Turks were attacking, Yu Shot set up a commander to lead the army to garrison on the south bank of the Yellow River, besieged Wucheng, and asked the imperial court to increase troops in the north to resist the Turks.

When Li Yuan heard this, his lowered eyes suddenly lit up, and he was much more energetic.

Above the court, almost all the officials cheered up, resisting the Turks must be a large army, and the selection of generals and the belonging of soldiers and horses is very sensitive.

Li Yuan asked in a deep voice, "What is the current situation?" ”

"Back to the sage, the garrisons of Dingxiang Road and Tonghan Road are already defending, but the troops are insufficient, so I ask the imperial court for reinforcements."

"Pharmacist, you are the secretary of the military department, do you have a countermeasure?"

Li Jing said: "Back to the sage, the minister thinks that he should instruct the prestige generals to lead heavy troops to deter the enemy, if he can defeat the Turkic enemy in one fell swoop, it is the best." ”

"Well, then who do you think is the best person to lead the army?"

"This ......"

Li Jing couldn't help but hesitate, this kind of issue is too sensitive, how can he easily express his position.

"What? Qing is the secretary of the military department, is there no advice? Li Yuan asked rhetorically, his eyes were burning and a little pressing.

Li Jing chuckled in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Back to the saint, originally Li Tao, the general manager of the Tonghan Road march, was the best candidate, but unfortunately, his old injuries have not healed, and I am afraid that he will not be able to lead the army to the battle."

As for the other generals...... The minister has not been in charge of the military department for a long time, and he has not been in the court for a long time, and he does not understand, so please forgive me. ”

Li Yuan didn't get angry at all, but nodded with satisfaction.

Li Jing did not recommend Li Shimin, and Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji also breathed a sigh of relief.

In addition to the-for-tat confrontation between the East Palace and the Qin Palace, there were many neutral forces in the DPRK and China, the most important of which was the military.

Among them, the acting prince Li Jing and the British prince Li Tao are representatives, and their attitudes have attracted much attention.

As the emperor and his father, Li Yuan naturally hoped that they would remain neutral, which would help him control the overall situation.

Li Yuan waved his hand and Li Jing retreated, his eyes swept over the prime ministers of the three provinces, and asked, "What suggestions do you have from Zhongshu and Men?" ”

Pei Ju didn't speak, Chen Shuda was like an old monk in a settled place, and most of the prime ministers chose to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Only Xiao Yu came out of the class and said: "Sage, His Royal Highness the King of Qin is skilled in the art of war, can fight well, and is known to the world.

Hu Kou knew the prestige of the King of Qin, and he was afraid, and if he wanted to come to His Royal Highness the King of Qin to go on the expedition, he would definitely succeed. ”

Some people took the initiative, and the officials of the Tiance Department echoed it, and Li Shimin's expedition seemed to be expected by everyone.

Li Yuan's face was expressionless, his gaze swept over the hundred officials, and finally fell on Li Jiancheng: "Jiancheng, you are the auxiliary prince, what do you think?" ”

"Sage, it is very good for the people of the world to go on the expedition, and the retainers also believe that he will be able to succeed and win."

The crown prince actually approved of King Qin's expedition?

Many officials thought that they had misheard, and for a moment, the corners of Li Yuan's eyes were slightly surprised.

However, Li Jiancheng immediately changed his words: "However, Cheng Qian was injured the day before yesterday and needs to be taken care of by the people, how can he be allowed to work on an expedition at this time?"

Father and son are connected, and the people of the world must always think about Chengqian, and it must be difficult to go out to fight with peace of mind. ”

The turning point is inevitable, but Li Jiancheng said it beautifully, I think you are very suitable, but your son is injured and embarrassed to let you go, with the posture of an eldest brother who cares about his brother and nephew.

Even if Li Shimin insisted, a sentence of concern about the injury of his eldest son and fear that he would not want to go to fight is already an excellent reason to oppose it.

Sure enough, Li Yuan nodded lightly when he heard this: "That's right, Cheng Qian was injured, and it is indeed not appropriate to let the people of the world go on the expedition." ”

Li Jiancheng took the opportunity to say: "Sage, Erchen suggested that Yuanji go, in the seventh year of Wude, he accompanied Shimin to fight against the Turks in Fengzhou, and he was familiar with the military situation.

In the past few years, he has led the army to fight several times, and he can be regarded as experienced and successful, and he will become more and more sophisticated, and he will definitely be able to expel and resist the Turks and share the worries of the imperial court. ”

In a few words, following Xiao Yu's words, he said that Li Yuanji is also experienced and qualified, and he is the prince and the best candidate for the coach.

It is difficult for others to have reasons to object, and they cannot find a more suitable candidate.

The most important thing is that Li Yuan was moved.

"It's okay, Yuanji, you lead your troops to defend against the Turks, don't let me down."

"The son will live up to the expectations of the saints."

A smug look appeared on the corner of Li Yuanji's mouth, and after glancing at Li Shimin, he said softly: "Sage, in order to ensure that the war goes smoothly, Erchen has a request. ”

"Say, as long as it is advantageous to resist the enemy and reasonable, I will do anything."

"Thank you, saint."

Li Yuanji said happily: "The year before last, in the fight against the enemy in Fenzhou, in addition to the second brother's strategic planning and good command, it was also thanks to a group of generals who fought bravely.

So this battle ...... Erchen wanted to ask the sage to transfer a few generals to assist Erchen. ”

"Of course, I'll give you the order."

"Thank you, saint."

Li Yuanji's face was pale, he glanced at Li Shimin again, and said in a loud voice: "Erchen asked Qin Shubao, Wei Chi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie, Duan Zhixuan and other generals to accompany him to the battle.

In addition, I heard that there were some generals and lieutenants in the Qin Palace, who were familiar with the war in the north, and the retainers asked to be transferred to help. ”

When the words landed, Li Shimin's heart suddenly shook.

It's too ruthless.

Li Yuanji This is the rhythm of draining the Qin Palace, without these generals to defend it, the huge palace will become an empty shell, vulnerable to a blow, and can be slaughtered.

Li Yuanji must not be allowed to succeed......

But without waiting for Li Shimin to speak, Li Yuan took the lead and said: "Well, it is reasonable, the book is intended to be written, and the generals will go out with the king of Qi." The military department submits a roster, from which Motoyoshi can select generals. ”

"Yes!"

"Thank you, saint."

Only then did Li Yuan look at the uncertain second son, and said softly: "Shimin, there are many people under your command, how much do you cooperate with Yuan Ji!" ”

Li Shimin nodded Mu Ne, and the whole person was like falling into an ice cave, dizzy.

All the courtiers can see clearly that in this wave of confrontation between the early dynasties, the East Palace and the Qi Mansion won a complete victory, and the Qin Palace's Mansion was no longer as simple as falling into the wind, and it could even be said that it was losing and retreating.

From then on, the status and strength of the crown prince and the king of Qin may be judged.

I thought that after Gao/chao, the court meeting would also end, but I didn't want to see a wave of unevenness.

Just when everyone was pregnant with ghosts, a royal historian came out to play.

"Sage, the two emperors and grandsons were injured, rumors spread in Chang'an City, and I heard that someone provoked the brotherhood between the king of Anlu and the king of Zhongshan and designed to frame them.

Chang'an County has arrested criminals and handed them over to the Criminal Department for trial and inquiry, but the matter is serious, but the Criminal Department has dragged on and made no progress, and the people's discussion is boiling.

The minister thought that it was better to try the case as soon as possible, find out the truth, punish the murderers, and reassure the people. ”

The words landed, and the courtiers exchanged heads and whispered again.

Gao Shilian, Eldest Sun Wuji and others were shocked, and a chill rose in their hearts.

At this moment, Chen Shuda, who had always been an old monk, opened his eyes wide and his gaze burned.