Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 237: The Tang envoy is dead. I have no intention of asking about right or wrong.

"These are the exact words that the Emperor gave to Prime Minister Fang and the others."

Li Zhi took the urgent letter from Chang'an and said so after reading it.

Li Chengqian reached out and picked up a lychee, put it into his mouth, and the refreshing and juicy taste immediately filled his mouth.

There was a beauty beside me, peeling the lychee with her slender fingers, picking out the lychee seeds, and placing them on the ice in a porcelain plate.

"Brother, what should I do?"

"Father really wants to fight."

Li Zhi said with some concern.

He was not afraid of fighting, because he knew that Goguryeo would not be able to stop the Tang army.

But this is equivalent to the Holy Emperor leading the army personally.

There is only one result if the emperor leads the army in person.

Victory is the only option. Defeat is not.

Now there is no sign of the army being mobilized. I am afraid that my father will be anxious and use the troops hastily without full preparation.

"It's impossible to persuade him."

Li Chengqian knew it very well.

Destroying Goguryeo was not just Li Shimin's obsession.

It is the obsession of the Li family emperor.

The Li family would be great no matter whether Li Jiancheng sat on the throne or Li Shimin was the emperor.

Goguryeo must be destroyed.

Not only was Goguryeo disobedient, but it also committed many actions that offended the majesty of heaven.

But the root cause should be traced back to the demise of the Sui Dynasty and Emperor Yang of Sui's three expeditions to Goguryeo.

The Tang Dynasty replaced the Sui Dynasty in order to prove that it was more in line with the will of heaven than the Sui Dynasty.

Whether it is from the perspective of people's livelihood or achievements.

We must do better than the Sui Dynasty.

The Sui Dynasty failed to fulfill its long-cherished wish because of Emperor Yang of Sui.

I, the Tang Dynasty, will accomplish this, and I, Li Shimin, will destroy Goguryeo.

Was it not destiny that the Tang Dynasty replaced the Sui Dynasty?
Don't underestimate the impact and deep meaning this brings.

It is absolutely politically correct for the new dynasty to step on the previous dynasty.

If the previous dynasty was not bad and not incompetent or stupid, what rights do you have for your new dynasty to replace it?
To put it bluntly, the new dynasty wants to make itself look beautiful and dress up like a new girl.

Only in this way can your country stand firm.

Emperor Yang of Sui was unable to conquer Goguryeo, which led to the fall of the Sui Dynasty.

Li Shimin conquered the city. On the one hand, he wanted to prove his own power, and on the other hand, he wanted to lay a legal foundation for the Li Tang dynasty.

The last one is to alleviate the moral criticism and speculation caused by the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

No matter how powerful you say Li Jiancheng is, even though people are dead, he can still get up and show you that he can conquer Goguryeo?
I, Li Shimin, am still alive, and I have conquered Goguryeo.

The facts are clearly laid out before you, and any further talk about them is nothing but impotent rage.

and so.

The expedition to Goguryeo, no matter from which angle.

Li Shimin would definitely do it.

It's just a matter of time.

Now it is the 18th year of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty is at its peak of national strength and its military is at its peak.

Li Shimin took this opportunity to leave Chang'an and launch his expedition alone in the north. The resistance he faced could not be any smaller.

How could he miss such a golden opportunity?

"Brother, why don't you write a letter to the Emperor and ask him to postpone it, or not be so hasty."

Li Zhi suggested.

"No need."

Li Chengqian shook his head, "This matter is not that simple."

“There are too many complicated factors behind it.”

Li Zhi paused, stretched out his hand and pinched a lychee, feeling the cool and delicious stimulation, and said: "I don't understand."

"The reform of the government soldiers requires testing the combat effectiveness of the recruited soldiers."

"The veteran generals in the court are also eager to make a move and are eager to make achievements."

"My uncle also has to consider this year's taxes."

"When the government soldiers were stationed in Shandong, the Shandong noble families felt like thorns in their sides."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Your Majesty wants to fight, and they also have their own thoughts."

"Let's fight together."

He sighed and said, "A lot of things will change as a result."

"There are countless people who will rise to the top overnight."

He knew the factors behind this.

Li Shimin certainly knew this too.

He is also taking advantage of this trend.

……

end of July.

Li Chengqian went to Shanghai County.

This was his last trip in Jiangnan.

After visiting here, we will head north to Shandong.

Li Shimin still couldn't help it.

He formally ordered the mobilization of the Shandong army and ordered Li Daozon to control all parts of Shandong and transport food, fodder and military equipment.

This war is inevitable.

Li Chengqian had no choice but to hurry north.

He stood on a valley with his hands behind his back, gazing at the mouth of the Yangtze River in the distance.

“This is a great place.”

Li Chengqian sighed and said, "Uncle, you must pay more attention to this place in the future."

"I understand."

Li Rengong did not ask why, and the prince did not explain it clearly, because the prince's words could change the rise and fall of a place.

Just a little more attention.

Shanghai County is about to develop.

Xiao Yu and others also heard it and secretly made up their minds.

"We will stay in Shanghai for one night today and leave for Shandong tomorrow."

Li Chengqian said: "I won't go to Jinling."

"Yes!"

Part of the Prince's Guard went ahead to Shandong to clear the way.

Li Chengqian wanted to take a boat from the sea and head directly north to Youzhou.

But the risk factor for ships at sea is too high at this moment.

He thought about it and decided to endure it.

The third day of August.

Li Chengqian crossed the Yangtze River and headed towards Hebei Road.

at the same time.

Youzhou.

Li Shimin was summoning his generals to discuss the war against Goguryeo.

"Your Majesty, I just received some news."

Shangguan Yi leaned over and whispered in Li Shimin's ear. Li Shimin's expression changed unpredictably when he heard it.

"How brave."

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I am worried that the prince may have objections."

“Now…”

"I'm not in a hurry."

"Send the news to the prince immediately."

"I'm curious about how the prince will react."

Shangguan Yi responded and went down.

Li Jing was a little curious, but he resisted the urge to ask.

"Pharmacist, you were worried that the prince would oppose the expedition. Now, the prince may be worried about you."

"Your Majesty, what happened?"

"You will know soon." Li Shimin's words were meaningful and thought-provoking.

August fifteen.

Mid-Autumn Festival.

Li Chengqian rushed to Jinan where the Mid-Autumn Festival was being celebrated.

Li Zhi came hurriedly with a secret letter.

"Brother, something happened."

"what's up?"

"It was sent by express horses from Youzhou..."

Li Chengqian took the secret letter and read it. The content made him tremble.

Bang!
He slammed his palm on the table, and the items on it almost jumped up.

"court death!"

Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and blurted out two words.

The officials present were trembling with fear.

Just as Xiao Yu was about to ask something, he saw the prince stand up.

"Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, Duke Song will continue to preside over the event."

Li Chengqian said: "Tomorrow, I will lead the guards, travel light and go straight to Youzhou."

"Duke Song, you will lead the team to catch up later."

"Send a message to Pei Xingjian..."

After saying that, Li Chengqian left quickly.

This left everyone confused.

What made the prince so angry?
"Everyone, let's continue, continue..."

Xiao Yu's mind was in a state of confusion, but he still had to take care of the present first.

……

"Zhi Nu, I have written to Youzhou urgently, asking Your Majesty to wait until I arrive before discussing this matter."

"I'll get there as soon as possible."

"Send a message to Xue Li, the Crown Prince's Guards will set out immediately. I will wait for him in Youzhou."

Li Chengqian was extremely angry, "Yeon Gaesomun, I must strip him!"

"Yes!"

Li Zhi was shocked. He had never seen his brother so angry before.

He really didn't understand how important those people were in his brother's mind.

It seems that his brother's attitude of neither opposing nor approving the expedition to Goguryeo has changed to full support.

the next day.

Li Chengqian and his entourage, with three horses each, left Jinan.

The road was unobstructed and the traffic was whizzing along.

Apart from resting and camping at night, we also had a lot of fun.

Li Chengqian was almost always on the road.

Youzhou.

After Li Shimin got the news, he was no longer in a hurry.

He simply ordered the mobilization of troops and the transportation of food and fodder to Youzhou.

By the time the prince arrived in Youzhou, half a month had passed.

September has arrived.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

Li Chengqian nodded and walked towards Li Shimin's headquarters.

"The prince is here."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "You are exhausted from the journey. Why don't you take a rest first?"

"His Majesty!"

After Li Chengqian greeted him, he said, "There's no rush to rest."

"I heard that Yeon Gaesomun's envoy has arrived?"

Li Shimin was a little surprised. The prince's reaction was still so intense even after half a month, which was a bit beyond his expectations.

"I arrived yesterday. I received word that you were coming soon, so I postponed meeting him."

"He should be afraid."

Li Chengqian sneered: "He is not afraid, but knows that he is going to die."

"Your Majesty, summon me now."

"Uh, you're in such a hurry, Prince..."

Seeing the prince's frosty face, Li Shimin had no choice but to keep silent and sent someone to summon the Goguryeo envoy.

The ministers were also greatly surprised.

Why is the prince so strong this time?

Never seen that.

Li Jing's heart also skipped a beat. He looked at the emperor and found that he was also looking at him.

The two looked at each other and could see the doubts on each other's side.

They seem to underestimate the importance the prince attaches to this matter.

Li Chengqian sat down without saying a word, and no one else spoke either.

Li Zhi also sat upright.

Shortly after.

The Goguryeo envoy arrived.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor..."

"I have come here on the orders of my king to beg His Majesty the Emperor to stop the war and negotiate peace."

The messenger said respectfully.

"Peace?"

Li Chengqian said coldly: "What peace talks are we talking about when Yeon Gaesomun killed our Tang envoy?"

"Let him arrange his troops, and my Tang army will go there on its own."

Li Shimin was about to speak but held back the words.

"Your Highness, there is a misunderstanding here. It was the Tang envoy who spoke rudely..." the envoy explained.

Li Chengqian said calmly, "The Tang envoy is dead. I have no intention of asking about right or wrong."

"Start the war!"

When these two words came out of his mouth, everyone present, even Li Shimin, was frightened.

The prince was really angry.

Li Chengqian leaned over, staring at the Goguryeo envoy with a murderous look.

"Go back and tell Yeon Gaesomun."

"Or, he can come here himself and kneel before me in surrender."

"Or I'll go over and chop off his head."

“There is absolutely no third way!”

died!

At the end of last year, he personally saw off the fourth team exploring the north in Chang'an.

Died in Goguryeo!
Only one person survived, hiding in Goguryeo.

The news has only now reached the Tang Dynasty.

He didn't know the situation of the three exploration teams ahead.

But the team was almost wiped out.

Li Chengqian was so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe. He was so angry that he wanted to capture Yeon Gaesomun and kill him immediately.

Is that as simple as sending out an exploration team?

They are the destiny and future of the Tang Dynasty.

And so he died in Goguryeo.

The fate of the Tang Dynasty was like being dealt a heavy blow by Goguryeo.

Li Shimin and his friends did not know the importance of the exploration team.

All we know is that it was Li Chengqian who sent it out personally.

If they also knew that the mission of these exploration teams was related to the destiny of the Tang Dynasty.

I'm afraid it will become more radical.

Li Chengqian wanted to kill Yeon Gaesomun, but they wanted to bury all the people of Goguryeo with him.

(End of this chapter)