An emergency military meeting finally determined the direction at Xu Fenglei's suggestion.

Peace!

But it was not the Tang Dynasty that negotiated peace, but forced Jieli Khan to take the initiative to negotiate peace!

As for how to achieve this goal, Li Shimin left "after-school homework" for every minister who participated in Henan's political affairs, especially for Xu Fenglei, which was the focus of attention.

After the meeting was dispersed, Li Shimin got up and wanted to go back to the study, but saw a eunuch come into the hall to report:

"Your Majesty."

"The Emperor invites you to come over."

Li Shimin was slightly stunned.

"Prepare for it, I'll go."

He straightened his clothes and walked out of the hall.

……

Taiji Palace, Liangyi Palace.

"Son, see Father."

Although Li Shimin was wearing a dragon robe and was the Son of Heaven, he was still unusually respectful in front of Li Yuan, even more than when he was the King of Qin.

At this moment, he was prostrating.

Li Yuan sat on the chair and looked at this son who had become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, with a somewhat complicated expression.

Since the edict was handed down that day, he has not summoned Li Shimin, even if this son has repeatedly asked to see him, he should not.

Therefore, the father and son have not seen each other for a long time.

“…… Get up. ”

Li Yuan raised his hand and said,

"Now that you are the emperor, you don't have to kneel and salute anymore."

"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, you should not bend your knees."

When Li Shimin heard this, he shook his head.

"My father's words are wrong, your son is your son first, and then the emperor of the Tang Dynasty."

He answered,

"It is only natural for a son to bow down to his father."

"Even though the sons and daughters have become emperors, but the father is the emperor and the status is above the emperor, so the sons and daughters should bow down even more."

Li Yuan was slightly silent.

“…… You're saying it beautifully. ”

He raised his hand and said,

"Alright, get up and sit down."

"I have summoned you today to ask you something."

"I heard that Jieli Khan led the army south, and he has passed Jingzhou?"

Li Shimin got up and sat down, his expression calm.

There is no impermeable wall in the world, and it is not surprising that Li Yuan knows it.

It is estimated that many people in Chang'an City know about it at this time, and it is possible for someone to move their families to avoid trouble.

"Yes."

Li Shimin nodded and said,

"The Turkic Jieli Khan and the Turki Khan led 200,000 troops, menacing, and the troops were directed at Chang'an!"

"This time, he's going to get serious."

Li Yuan's pupils shrank slightly.

Although he knew that the Turks were coming, he didn't expect it to be so big!

200,000 ...... It's enough to level Chang'an!

"How are you going to deal with it?"

Li Yuan said busily,

"Last month, you mobilized Li Jing, Li Ji, and Li Daozong to return to the DPRK, just for this battle, right?"

"How many troops does Chang'an have now?"

"Back to my father, the sons and daughters were indeed aware of the Turkic movements, so they made preparations early." He said truthfully, "Now Chang'an has more than 100,000 troops to defend it, and even though the army is not as strong as the Turks, it is safe to protect itself. ”

When Li Yuan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems...... You're trying to fight this battle. ”

He muttered,

"It's good to deploy early, or ......"

"Nope." Li Shimin said decisively, "Erchen does not intend to fight to the death with the Turks, Erchen intends to negotiate peace." ”

Li Yuan: "?! ”

"Huh?"

He looked up sharply and said in surprise,

"Peace? Why make peace? That's not your style. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he smiled slightly.

"Erchen used to be a war general, so he naturally liked to fight, but now, Erchen has taken over this burden from his father's hands, and he is already the lord of the world, and he should consider the subjects of the world."

He is right,

"There was chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and the lives were devastated. Although my father founded the Tang Dynasty and pacified the world, the population of the world has plummeted from 8 million households at the time of Emperor Wen of Sui to more than 2 million households, which is really shocking! ”

"If you are tired today, as an emperor, the top priority is to develop the people's livelihood and rest with the people, and you must not be reckless in military force, and ignore the people for the sake of temporary results!"

"Therefore, the retainers transferred troops to defend the Beijing Division, but it was only for self-defense, and it was by no means belligerent."

Li Yuan: "!! ”

After hearing these words, his eyes were already showing disbelief!

"I can't believe ......"

He murmured,

"In that case...... It actually came out of your mouth, Jiro. ”

"I thought it was ......"

Li Shimin smiled ashamedly.

"Father still thinks that his son is the king of Qin who is bent on fighting and doesn't care about everything else?"

He waved his hand and said,

"Don't hide it from my father, my sons have grown up over the years."

"Fighting a war does not solve all problems. In some cases, even if the war is won, it will not benefit the country, but will increase the burden on the people. ”

"Such a stupid thing, Erchen will not do it, what Erchen wants is to be a generous and benevolent monarch, and restore the vitality of the world instead of consuming it."

Li Yuan nodded.

"Nice, nice......"

He looked at Li Shimin's gesture, where there was still half a bit of military arrogance, and his eyes couldn't help but show a look of relief.

I only heard him whisper:

"Originally, I didn't want to make you the prince, because I was worried that you would be reckless and ruin the country's already weak foundation."

"Now it seems that I am too worried, you are indeed the Ming Jun who can fight on the horse and govern when he gets off the horse, and the country of the Tang Dynasty is in your hands, I am relieved."

"It's just a pity...... I can't detect it early, make decisions early, so much so that I ......"

Speaking of this, Li Yuan was already a little choked.

He thought of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji......

A strong regret once again came to my heart and filled my heart.

"Father's ......"

Li Shimin knelt in front of Li Yuan and hugged his thighs, his eyes were full of tears.

"The sons must live up to the trust of their father, govern this country well, and make our country extend!"

Li Yuan stroked his head and said in a low voice:

"That's the best, that's the best......"

"Now that you are the king of a country, don't do anything in the East Palace, otherwise everyone in the world will scold me, the emperor, for not knowing the current affairs and not moving land for future generations."

"This main palace and two ceremonial halls, you will be the master, I will move away in two days, and move to the side hall to live."

When Li Shimin heard this, he was shocked.

"How can that be!"

He replied,

"My father is the emperor, and he should live in the Liangyi Palace! How can you move the side temple? ”

"Erchen can do things in the East Palace, and it won't get in the way! No one in the world will criticize everything! ”

"On the contrary, if my father wants to move away, the world will criticize my sons and ministers for being unfilial, and drive you away from my father......"

"For the sake of my sons, please ask my father to take back his fate!"

Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin, his expression becoming more and more complicated.

Today's Li Shimin is impeccable in everything, and he is not many times more sensible than the bastard boy at the beginning.

But why......

His sense of alienation grew.

Li Shimin, Li Shimin, which of your words is true and which is acting......

I can't see through it for my father, I really can't see through it......

(End of chapter)