Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 81: Beginning to sideline Zhangsun Wuji and take over military power

Liu Rengui was indeed talented. After being appointed, he immediately asked officials from various departments to go to the main ship to understand the personnel and warship situation.

"Your Highness, the commander of the navy is related to the safety of the three armies. You can't be so careless. Besides, Liu Rengui is just a scholar with no battle experience. How can he take on such an important task!"

Changsun Wuji was the first to receive the news of Liu Rengui's appointment. In his opinion, he should be the real commander of the navy.

In terms of qualifications and abilities, he is the most suitable.

The prince is just here to gild himself.

The real command power should belong to him, Changsun Wuji.

Isn't this taking away his power?
"Deputy Chief Steward Changsun has any objection to my arrangement?"

Li Chengqian saw that Zhangsun Wuji was extremely dissatisfied and spoke unhappily.

He was in a higher position, and Changsun Wuji's tone made Li Chengqian feel uncomfortable.

From the beginning to the end, he never had a good impression of Changsun Wuji.

The aristocratic family was powerful, interfered with the imperial power, and secretly supported Li Zhi.

"Your Highness, I am being rude!"

Changsun Wuji was an old fox and immediately sensed a chill. He realized that his tone was too harsh.

"I am the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo. Naturally, I have the responsibility to appoint and dispatch military personnel. Liu Rengui is very capable and can take on this important task."

"If the deputy chief steward feels that it is inappropriate, he can write to His Majesty, but as far as I am concerned, Liu Rengui's appointment will never be changed. Not only do you have to obey his orders, but I cannot interfere with his operational command either."

Li Chengqian said without allowing any objection, blocking all of Changsun Wuji's advice.

He is not Li Shimin, who holds great power and must act according to his own ideas.

"Your Highness...!"

Changsun Wuji's face became extremely ugly. Li Shimin placed him next to Li Chengqian in order to restrain Li Chengqian's behavior.

But from now on, he is completely useless.

His many identities, such as the first meritorious official in the Lingyan Pavilion, the right servant in charge of military affairs, the deputy commander-in-chief of the eastern expedition to Goguryeo, and the emperor's uncle, were completely useless.

Even Li Shimin would listen to his advice.

But this doesn't work for Li Chengqian.

In a trance, Changsun Wuji felt that the prince in front of him was so strange.

"I am the one who spoke too much!"

Changsun Wuji bowed and stepped back.

After leaving the hold, Changsun Wuji had a gloomy look on his face. He knew in his heart that he must not let the Crown Prince act recklessly like this, otherwise there would be a danger of the entire army being wiped out.

The commander-in-chief of the three armies, doing whatever he wants, isn't this just seeking death?
Moreover, it is not a good thing for the country if such a commander and crown prince do not listen to advice and act on their own.

Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji hurried away.

"Your Highness, the Minister of State seems extremely dissatisfied. Will this be detrimental to command?"

A look of worry flashed in Li Dejian's eyes. Although he did not inherit all of Li Jing's military tactics, he was still a descendant of a general.

If you don't know that the main general and the deputy general are not in harmony, it will cause unpredictable consequences on the battle situation. This is a very uncertain hidden danger.

"Nothing is trivial in the military. If you disobey orders, you will be punished according to military regulations."

A barely perceptible cold light flashed in the depths of Li Chengqian's eyes.

On the other side of the warehouse, the scene that Li Dejian was worried about was happening.

Several generals bowed and looked at Changsun Wuji with respect. "This is the military order of His Highness. Don't violate it, or you will be punished by military law." Changsun Wuji warned everyone with a solemn face.

"Duke Zhao, what qualifications does Liu Rengui have? He doesn't even understand basic strategies. How can he lead the three armies?" Wei Xingzong held his head high and did not hide his dissatisfaction and doubts.

Liu Rengui has no prestige at all, so how can he convince these children from powerful families?

"Duke Zhao, this concerns the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers! It also concerns the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. How could you let Liu Rengui do this? In my opinion, it must be Liu Rengui who slandered His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and deceived him."

Wang Wei gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, his attitude was self-evident.

In the old days, Wang Xietang was in front of Yan.

The king and the horse share the world.

The reason why Wang Wei was so confident and indignant was naturally because he came from the Wang family. As one of the top aristocratic families in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the Wang family once ruled the world together with the Sima family, with huge power and deep foundation.

To this day, it is still a top-notch family.

None of the captains and lieutenants standing in front of Changsun Wuji were simple people.

They are all families with prominent surnames, representing the powerful aristocratic families behind them.

Changsun Wuji couldn't help but be moved by the radicalism of this group of young people. Given their impulsiveness, they might really kill Liu Rengui.

"Everyone, please be patient and do not act rashly. I will write to His Majesty right now. Before His Majesty's order arrives, no one is allowed to act without authorization."

Changsun Wuji said this with a serious expression, and began to write a memorial in front of everyone, hoping to appease people's hearts.

"Send a small boat to Chang'an City immediately!"

Zhang Sun Wuji quickly folded the written paper, handed it to Wei Xingzong, and then solemnly instructed:
"Before His Majesty issues an order, you must obey Liu Rengui's orders and arrangements."

"As ordered!"

Although their hearts were filled with anger, the generals still responded while suppressing their anger.

It is really unbearable that a man with no military achievements and from a humble family dares to give orders to them at will.

And Li Chengqian's approach of directly promoting Liu Rengui made it even more difficult for them to believe.

Changsun Wuji looked at the backs of everyone leaving, and his worries grew heavier.

Such fierce internal conflicts have already arisen before the expedition officially begins, which will undoubtedly have an adverse impact on the subsequent war.

"Your Highness, that group of aristocratic children have gathered together, and they seem to have a lot of complaints against Liu Rengui."

Little do they know that their every move is under the strict surveillance of Lin Zhi, the captain of the Bad People.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be that their captain of the Bad People was negligent in his duty?
"You have complaints against Liu Rengui!" Li Chengqian sneered, "I'm afraid you are dissatisfied with my transfer order."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Your Highness. I haven't done anything yet, so it's hard for me to convince the whole army. How about..."

Liu Rengui looked towards Li Chengqian, his expression full of caution.

Li Chengqian raised his hand to stop him, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"It's not that they don't trust you, but they have a problem with me."

They should not have had any chance to object to their superior's appointment.

Even though Liu Rengui had no achievements to speak of, he was appointed personally by him, the crown prince and commander-in-chief of the Eastern Expedition.

However, these children of powerful families obviously did not take his dual identity seriously.

Li Shimin opened up the channels for people to express their opinions, which gradually led to an illusion among the powerful families that they could question their superiors at will and even influence their decisions.

But it is also because their family power is too strong. Don't think that Li Shimin is really that kind-hearted. A man who dares to chop off his own brothers will not care whether you are a meritorious minister or not.

(End of this chapter)