However, Li Ji didn't have the heart to notice Li Hong's strange appearance, but continued to speak faintly with a somewhat lonely expression.

"Your Highness is right! The old man is old, and he wants to continue to hold on, but he can't hold it anymore! A grain and grass deduction, the old man has to carry the axe given by His Majesty to the political hall, the military has indeed been much worse than before these years! ”

Li Hong was a little silent, relying on the army in troubled times and relying on civil servants in prosperous times, this is the way to govern the country, even if heroes like Li Ji, they can't escape this.

But in the final analysis, the cornerstone of a country is still the army, presumably a ruler with a bit of insight will realize this, and Li Zhi is naturally no exception, which is why for so many years, the military has not had extremely outstanding talents, but it can still compete with Wenchen.

After finishing the sentence, Li Ji suddenly became a little lost, and there was a trace of trance in his eyes, as if he remembered something.

"When Brother Su accepted Shou Yu as his closed disciple, the old man was actually not optimistic, because his temperament was too calm, and the battle was also steady and steady, and the conspiracy of the last expedition to the west was one of the few wars in which he used treachery!

But at that time, Brother Su insisted, and the old man had no way to do it now, Brother Su's vision of people is indeed much higher than that of the old man, although he has a calm temperament and is difficult to be very brilliant in the battle array, but if he leads the army and sits in Chang'an, he is better than those rough men who only know how to rush and kill, I don't know how much! ”

Li Ji looked at Pei Xingjian, who was a little embarrassed, and showed a rare trace of kindness on his face.

Li Hong was a little stunned, presumably the Brother Su in Li Ji's mouth was referring to Su Dingfang, the general of the famous town at the beginning!

Pei Xingjian was originally used under Su Dingfang's account, and was finally accepted as his successor.

It's just that these words, I'm afraid the old man also confided for the first time, because even Pei Xingjian was a little stunned, but after a pause, Pei Xingjian's face was a little ashamed.

"The student is stupid and has disappointed the teacher!"

Indeed, others don't know, but Pei Xingjian himself knows that the soldiers are treacherous, but he is making good use of the majestic army, although he has made a lot of military achievements over the years.

But if you talk about famous generals like Li Ji and Su Dingfang, it is still far behind!

"You did a good job, when Brother Su was dying, he said that you could carry the burden of the military, and he was indeed right!"

A gentle smile appeared on Li Ji's face, and he said lightly.

However, Li Hong asked with a little doubt.

"That being said, Master Li, what does this have to do with this Eastern Crusade?"

Pei Xingjian is the successor of the military, which Li Hong has known for a long time, although Li Ji did not say it explicitly before, but his various behaviors clearly show this.

So the shock to Li Hong is still limited, and he is more concerned about why Li Ji is so resolute against Pei Xingjian as the commander of the Eastern Crusade!

"Your Highness still doesn't understand?"

Li Ji's tone was tinged with displeasure.

"Keeping the covenant is the pillar of the military in the future, so he can't afford to lose, this time Goguryeo civil strife, although it is a good time, but after all, it is still dangerous, so the old man does not allow him to go! And ......"

For some reason, Li Ji was a little hesitant halfway through his words, but after a while, Li Ji continued to speak.

"In fact, the old man is waiting for His Highness here today because he wants to make a deal with His Highness!"

Li Hong's eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression looked a little solemn.

Although I had expected that today's trip to the British Mansion would be extraordinary, I did not expect it to develop to such a point.

In such a situation, I want to know that the transaction proposed by Li Ji cannot be a trivial matter!

"What deal?"

After a pause, Li Hong asked softly.

"In the recent Chang'an City, His Royal Highness King Yong is in the limelight, but in fact, there are not many people and horses he can come up with, and I am afraid that the only one who is really loyal to him is Liu Renliang!"

Li Ji looked indifferent and spoke.

"What does Master Li mean?"

Listening to the former's words, Li Hong's heart moved slightly, but his face was calm as usual, and he continued to speak.

"The old man helped His Highness transfer Liu Renliang, and His Highness made a conservative appointment to enter the political hall!"

Li Ji's face did not show the slightest joy and anger, and he said lightly.

Li Hong's brows furrowed slightly, but his heart was a little abrupt.

No wonder Li Ji pushed Pei Xingjian out as soon as he encountered a war over the years, it turned out to be the idea of fighting!

Li Ji's sentence seems to have no beginning or end, but if it is connected to what he just said, everything will be logical.

Pei Xingjian has been fighting in the south and north over the years, and his qualifications and prestige in the military have long been sufficient, but relatively speaking, his voice in the DPRK is much smaller.

On the contrary, Liu Renliang, as a threat to Pei Xingjian's status, was also born as a military general, and since he entered the political affairs hall, he has never led troops to go out to battle, and his power in the army has been cut by half, but his power in the court is not small.

Now Li Ji wants to take the opportunity of this crusade to send Liu Renliang out, so as to ensure that Pei Xingjian enters the political hall!

"Shangshu Province's right servant shot, but the extremely respected identity, how can Master Li be sure?"

Li Hong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked.

You must know that if it is said that the identity of the right servant of the military merit monk Shangshu Province is in front of him, Liu Renliang will definitely not go to join the excitement of the Eastern Expedition, how can Li Ji be sure of this?

"Your Highness doesn't have to worry about this, even if he runs farther, the foundation is still in the army, the old man has his own way, His Highness just needs to say yes or not!"

Li Ji's voice was a little impatient.

But Li Hong didn't rush to make a decision, but showed a playful look on his face and said softly.

"Since the British public said that this was a transaction, then Lone would say it bluntly! The British Duke should know that in Lone's eyes, even if the sixth brother has the help of Liu Renliang and others, there is no big threat.

It's just that the sixth brother has this ambition, and his father also wants to use him to hone Gu, so there is today's situation, why would the British public think that Lone would agree to this deal? Or, does the British public think that Liu Renliang can't be solved alone? ”

Li Hong's words are very arrogant and out of line, but I have to say that they are all true!

Today's King Yong seems to be full of flowers, but in fact it is a rootless tree, all supported by Li Zhi, and Li Hong is taking into account some reasons and has no ruthlessness.

Otherwise, how could Li Xian be so jumping!

"Hehe, what His Royal Highness said is that King Yong is supported by His Majesty, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty is using King Yong as a whetstone, but unfortunately he himself is unaware...... In other words, he is happy to be this whetstone, and wants to sharpen the knife of His Highness! ”

Li Ji smiled indifferently and said indifferently.

After a pause, his eyes were abrupt, and his tone was inexplicably cold.

"But that's what Your Majesty meant, is Your Highness really willing to do that? If His Royal Highness also thinks that King Yong is a whetstone, why not kill him, but keep him to this day? (To be continued.) )