Liu Youqiu is relatively easy to deal with, because this person has no ability and experience in handling political affairs, which in itself is a good reason. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The crux of the matter lies in Zhang Shuo, how to find a reason to expel Zhang Shuo from the political hall, which makes Li Longji and Yao Chong very troubled.

Zhang Baoer smiled when she heard this: "Actually, things are not as difficult as you think. ”

As soon as Yao Chong heard this, he knew that Zhang Bao'er had a way, and he was about to open his mouth excitedly, but Zhang Bao'er suddenly changed the topic again: "Old Yao, what are you going to do in Yingzhou?" ”

Hearing this, Yao Chong put down the silver-inlaid wooden chopsticks in his hand a little discouraged: "Your Majesty has always been worried about the affairs of Yingzhou, he has made a big decision this time, if he is forced again, I am afraid that it will hurt His Majesty's self-esteem." ”

Yingzhou is located in the Tang Dynasty and Xi and Khitan borders, and the Tang Dynasty originally had the Yingzhou Governor's Mansion to Fu Xi and Khitan. During the time of Emperor Zetian, Zhao Wenhui, the governor of Yingzhou, lost his power in governing the border, and Yingzhou was captured by Xi and Khitan. Since then, Yingzhou has nominally been under the administration of Yuyang County under the Governor's Mansion of Youzhou, but in fact it has been a ruined city, except that occasionally some horse thieves in the desert use the ruins as a temporary den.

At the end of last year, some people rumored that Xi, Mo Hao and other border tribes could not bear the bullying of the Khitan and wanted to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, but because the Tang Dynasty refused to rebuild Yingzhou and arranged the army as a barrier between them and the Khitan, they did not dare to make rash moves. The person who supported this statement the most was Xue Ne, who was now highly appreciated by the emperor, and he wrote to the imperial court, requesting an attack on the Khitan and the restoration of Yingzhou.

In the past few months, Li Longji has been a little impatient with the power he has given to Yao Chong, and he will never let go of this kind of heavenly opportunity. What's more, the Tang Dynasty lost troops in the first battle of Lengjing, and this account has not been properly calculated with the rude and rude Khitans.

However, Yao Chong knew very well that Yingzhou was located in a desert, with little water and no grass, and putting tens of thousands of troops in that place, the transportation of baggage alone was a rather heavy burden.

"Dingguo Gong, what do you think?" Yao Chong wanted to hear Zhang Bao'er's thoughts.

Zhang Bao'er said with a smile: "The affairs of Yingzhou are important, but if you want to do a lot, Lao Yao, you must win the maximum support of Your Majesty!" ”

Yao Chong frowned and said, "Could it be that if I oppose the relocation of Yingzhou, Your Majesty will not support me?" ”

"Lao Yao, after decades of domestication, Datang finally has a wise lord, and it is your primary responsibility to help Your Majesty establish your prestige. Whether it is necessary to rebuild Yingzhou is a year or two later, but it is a fact that the Khitans have been invading the border of the Tang Dynasty recently. ”

"That Dingguo Gong thinks that if you send troops to the Khitan at this time, how many chances can you win?" Yao Chong stared at Zhang Bao'er stubbornly.

"This battle will be lost!" Zhang Bao'er was very sure, but he said: "In my opinion, internal affairs are more important than external troubles, I heard that there have been many rumors outside recently, and you should not underestimate them!" If the monarch and the minister lose harmony, it is really not a blessing for the country. ”

"Dingguo Gong, I understand what you mean, let me think about it!" It seems that Zhang Baoer's words touched Yao Chongda.

Recently, Yao Chong has been busy dealing with all kinds of messy affairs, but he has neglected to pay attention to Li Longji.

Although Li Longji is currently fully supporting Yao Chong's various propositions as always, he seems to have undeserved emotional estrangement. There is an important meaning in Zhang Bao'er's words, which he may not have realized. That is to say, Li Long's basic talent is the greatest driving force for promoting the reform of the DPRK and government, and without him, he would not be able to do anything. To establish the prestige of Li Longji and shape him into the image of a real lord of Zhongxing, it will naturally block the rumors of Yao Chong's seizure of power that are flourishing in Chang'an City and empty His Majesty.

"Dingguo Gong, I will go to see Your Majesty tomorrow and agree to send troops to the Khitan." Yao Chong pondered for a long time.

Zhang Bao'er patted Yao Chong's shoulder and said: "Old Yao, I'll go with you tomorrow, since you have made concessions, I can't let you go home empty-handed, look at it, I will surprise you!" ”

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Before Yao Chong had time to be surprised, Li Longji was taken aback first.

When Li Longji listened to Zhang Bao'er's words, his eyes couldn't help but widen: "What? Yao Ge Lao agreed to send troops? ”

In Li Longji's view, Yao Chong would never agree to his intention to send troops, and he finally invited Yao Chong out of the mountain, not wanting to use forced methods to force Yao Chong to agree to his idea. These days, Li Longji has been sullen about this matter. Today, he suddenly heard Zhang Bao'er tell him that Yao Chong agreed to send troops, which made him a little unconvinced of his ears.

"How could the minister lie to Your Majesty, I don't believe Your Majesty asked Yao Ge Lao!" Zhang Baoer said and pointed to Yao Chong on the side.

Li Longji looked at Yao Chong, Yao Chong nodded: "The minister thought twice and agreed to His Majesty to send troops!" ”

When Li Longji heard Yao Chong's words, he felt like he had taken a reassuring pill, and he said to Zhang Bao'er: "Bao'er, you are a person who understands soldiers. Yao Ge said that this time the troops will fail, what do you think? ”

Zhang Baoer did not hesitate to pour a basin of cold water on Li Longji: "There is no doubt that you will lose!" ”

"Huh?" Li Longji was stunned on the spot, and it took him a long time before he was stunned and said, "Even if this is the case, you still ...... it."

Zhang Bao'er glanced at Yao Chong.

Yao Chong understood, and he said to Li Longji: "Your Majesty, the Tang army has reached the point where it is impossible not to rectify, and to rectify the army, we must find out its shortcomings, and to really find out how to make the army strong, we must find it in actual combat, which is the price we must pay." Since sooner or later you have to pay this price, it is better to put it on this time. ”

Li Longji said in high spirits: "Yao Ge is right, this time I am ready to drive the expedition in person!" ”

Yao Chong shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, although the minister agreed to send troops this time, there are many more important things in the court than this, and Your Majesty must not be upside down." ”

Zhang Bao'er also persuaded: "Yes, Your Majesty, our original intention was to really find the weaknesses of the Tang Dynasty army from actual combat, if Your Majesty personally recruited, then many drawbacks would be nowhere to be found." Besides, Yao Ge and I both predicted that this expedition would be defeated, and if Your Majesty drove the expedition and returned defeated, it would be a great blow to morale! I hope Your Majesty will think twice. ”

"How's that okay?" Li Longji frowned.

"Your Majesty, do you want to let the minister go for Your Majesty?" Zhang Baoer said on the side.

"You?" Li Longji's head was running rapidly, and after a long time, he made up his mind and said: "Originally, I was going to let Xue Ne lead the army, since Bao'er you are willing to go, then you will be in charge and let Xue Ne be your deputy!" ”

Zhang Bao'er smiled and waved her hand, "Your Majesty, where do you want to go." Chen's meaning is to participate in this battle as a captain. As for the army, it's still up to Xue Ne to lead it! ”