Chapter 292: An Inexplicable Alliance
Does it feel good to be watched by everyone?
Maybe asking different people will have different answers, anyway, Li Hong is feeling a little numb now.
Dai Zhide's question, in fact, has been asked by Li Zhi just now.
At that time, Li Hong gave a positive answer!
But now the situation has already undergone earth-shaking changes, and the sudden appearance of Goguryeo caught Li Hong a little off guard.
In all fairness, today's Tang Dynasty has just experienced the Western Expedition, which has consumed a lot of manpower and material resources, and it is indeed not suitable for the conquest of Goguryeo, on this point Li Hong and the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall have the same opinion, but what Li Zhi said is not unreasonable, Goguryeo has been under the rule of Quangai Suwen for many years, and has begun to gradually threaten the frontier of the Tang Dynasty.
Not to mention anything else, in recent years, the envoys sent by Silla have repeatedly asked the Tang Dynasty for assistance, but Li Zhi has always been afraid of Goguryeo's geographical advantages and has not acted rashly.
Now that Quangai Suwen has died of illness, his two sons are fighting each other, causing chaos in Goguryeo, and it is a good time for the Tang Dynasty to conquer Goguryeo.
Especially the person who is sent now is the heir designated by Quan Gai Suwen, Quan Boy, with his request, the Tang Dynasty's dispatch of troops has become justified, so how can Li Zhi not be tempted?
You must know that although many wars have broken out between the two countries over the years, Goguryeo is still nominally a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty.
After thinking for a moment, Li Hong frowned slightly, his expression gradually became firm, and he spoke.
"Father, if you want to come to Ashina Fu Nian for the delivery of the New Year's coin, I don't dare to delay, but if these things are done, I'm afraid it will be close to three or four months, I don't know if I can catch up!"
As soon as Li Hong's words came out, even Li Zhi was a little stunned.
Not to mention the prime minister of the political affairs hall, he looked at Li Hong like a monster, and there was silence in the hall for a while.
And the strange thing is that Li Xian's face is a little ugly.
Because although Li Hong's sentence has a bit of a sense of prevarication, it actually clearly expresses another meaning, that is, he is not against the Eastern Crusade, otherwise he would not be thinking about whether he can catch up.
All the ministers felt that they couldn't keep up with the prince's train of thought, especially Dai Zhide, who looked at Li Hong with doubts in his eyes.
You know, when he showed Li Hong the report of Quan Gai Suwen's death, he firmly expressed his intention to oppose the Eastern Crusade, why did he suddenly change his mind now?
"Good! My son is really good spirit! Worthy of being the prince and grandson! ”
After being stunned for a moment, Li Zhi stroked his palms and laughed, looking extremely happy.
In fact, Li Zhi's heart is also a little uncertain about the Eastern Expedition, he knows the current situation of the Tang Dynasty, the Western Expedition has just ended, and it is indeed inappropriate to start a war again.
But now the opportunity is so good that Li Zhi has to be moved.
You know, if you miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I'm afraid it will be difficult to encounter it in the future!
But at the same time, Li Zhi also knew that wanting to go east would inevitably cause opposition from the ministers, so Li Zhi was also prepared to deal with the ministers.
In fact, before Li Hong came in just now, Li Zhi was indeed very unhappy with several people in the political hall because of this matter, and even Xu Jingzong, who had been on his side, was not optimistic about this crusade, which really made Li Zhi sulk.
In fact, Li Zhi knew in his heart that his son's teacher was Dai Zhide, so when he thought about things, he often had the same idea as Dai Zhide, and this time Dai Zhide was so resolute in his opposition, so Li Zhi didn't have any hope that Li Hong would propose a different one.
What he didn't expect was that Li Hong would stand up to support the Eastern Crusade, it seems that father and son are really of the same heart!
"Huh?"
However, Li Zhi's words made Li Hong's face show a trace of unusual look.
What does this "all" mean?
If it is said that the father and emperor appreciated him for supporting the Eastern Expedition and obeying his wishes, then what does this word mean......
As soon as he thought of this, Li Hong's face was slightly confused, and he set his eyes on the other prince in the main hall, Li Xian!
"Hehe, Hong'er must not know that this time the spring boy's recital was handed over by Xian'er!"
Seeing Li Hong's dazed look, Li Zhi chuckled lightly and spoke.
"I see!"
A smile appeared on Li Hong's face, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
I really didn't expect that he would still underestimate this younger brother, and he still had such a big move.
After understanding this section, Li Hong also figured out all kinds of strange things since entering the hall!
For example, why did Li Zhi resist Li Xian so much?
Another example is why Li Xian has always looked calm and relaxed?
For example, Li Zhi asked Li Xian what he meant in the end?
I'm afraid all of this falls on this spring boy's recital!
Originally, the battle between Donggong and King Yong had already begun, and for Li Xian, who had repeatedly misbehaved in secret, it was also his duty for Li Hong to rectify him.
But the problem is that this time Li Hong was too ruthless, and he was about to move Li Xian's foundation directly, and now at this juncture, Li Xian has just gotten on the spring boy's fold, and Li Hong asked him to hand over the fold of the fan, which will inevitably not make Li Zhi think more.
Could it be that the crown prince chose to impeach King Yong at this time in order to stop the Eastern Crusade?
In addition, a cadre of ministers had already made Li Zhi have a belly of fire, so it can be explained that he was furious when he saw Li Hong!
It's just that I'm afraid that even Li Xian didn't expect that Li Hong would support the Eastern Crusade for the first time!
And what makes Li Hong a little regretful is that his own twist and turn is really a bit of a bad time, if it is changed to another time, it will definitely be able to drive Li Xian out of Chang'an, and now it is in vain to spend such a good card......
After a pause, Li Hong turned to Li Xian and said.
"The sixth brother is really worried about state affairs, but the fifth brother looks down on you!"
The tone is so calm that you can't tell what it means.
But it was obvious that Li Xian understood, arched his hand, and Li Xian said unhurriedly.
"Brother Prince's praise is false, this is the younger brother's business! Now the spring boy is already on the way to Chang'an, and he will be able to reach Chang'an within half a month, please make a decision as soon as possible! Goguryeo is my Tang Dynasty, but some people dare to rebel, resulting in orthodoxy being forced to flee. ”
This is the first time Li Xian has spoken since Li Hong entered the hall, and he is firmly on the side that supports the Eastern Crusade, so that all the ministers in the hall look at each other, and feel that the situation seems a little incredible......
When did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness King Yongwang become one side?
Is the world crazy? (To be continued.) )