hsntnovel Chapter 1828 Li Chengqian summoned
Chapter 1828 Li Chengqian summoned
Li Tai bowed to Li Shen, turned around and left quickly.
He was afraid that after chatting with Li Shen for a while, he would really fall into Li Shen's trap and join him in robbing the treasury.
Li Shen’s words just now really made him excited, especially the last two sentences: Only by doing things that others cannot do, can you have the opportunity to become someone that others cannot become.
Only then can we become bigger and stronger and create greater glory.
Li Tai did listen to it, but he reacted quickly.
He admired Li Shen's appeal even more. No wonder those playboys followed Li Shen's lead.
There is an inexplicable appeal in Li Shen's words, which makes you feel that what Li Shen says is what you want.
Unconsciously, I was caught up in Li Shen's infectious charm and began to follow his rhythm.
Li Tai himself almost agreed with Li Shen's decision just now.
"Hey?? Fourth brother, don't go, let's discuss it, okay? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Hey? Hey? Fourth brother, fourth brother."
Li Shen kept calling out from behind, trying to keep Li Tai to continue the conversation.
But after hearing this, Li Tai quickened his pace, fearing that he would not be able to escape in time.
"Hmph, you have no courage, you are a mediocre scholar, you are useless, what kind of achievements can you have? Bah, dream on.
You deserve to be poor and destitute." Li Shen looked at Li Tai's departing back and spat.
I was secretly complaining in my heart, what a coward.
Holding the imperial edict, Li Shen was about to leave the palace when he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, Your Highness Prince Ji."
Li Shen heard the voice, stopped, turned around and saw that it was Wang Zhong.
Wang Zhong came to Li Shen and bowed, saying:
"See His Highness Prince Ji."
"Well, what do you want to talk to me about?" Li Shen nodded.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, His Highness the Crown Prince has summoned Your Highness Prince Ji to the Liangyi Palace, saying that there is something important to discuss."
Wang Zhongbing reports.
"Important matters? Haven't they all been discussed in the court?" Li Shen frowned.
I'm so busy, why do you always look for me for help?
"I don't know about this. Please move to Liangyi Hall, Your Highness Prince Ji." Wang Zhong said politely.
His godfather Wang De told him that Prince Ji was difficult to get along with and that he had to learn the rules.
Li Shen thought about it and nodded.
"Let's go."
He thought it would be a better idea to go. He had to give face to the prince, but he didn't have to give face to his father since he was the one who paid for it.
The Crown Prince is about to ascend the throne, so I need to build good relationships so that I can live a more comfortable life.
Wang Zhong led the way, and Li Shen followed behind, all the way to the Liangyi Hall.
Wang Zhong went in to report, and came out after a while to let Li Shen in.
"Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Li Shen bowed first after entering the Liangyi Hall.
"Haha, the tenth brother is here, come and sit down."
Seeing Li Shen, Li Chengqian was very enthusiastic. He came over and took Li Shen to sit down next to the coffee table.
"I wonder what important matter is that you have called me here for?" Li Shen asked straight to the point.
"There are some things I want to ask my tenth brother."
Li Chengqian nodded, then asked Wang Zhong to make tea.
"Brother, please don't say that. I have no virtue or ability. If you want me to tell you something, I will tell you everything I know."
Li Shen said modestly.
"It's about the matter in Liaodong Road. The envoys from Silla submitted a memorial in the past few days.
They hope that our Tang Dynasty, as the Celestial Empire, will grant them some food.
It is said that due to the continuous wars in recent years, there is a shortage of men in their country, which has delayed farming.
Food shortages began last year. People were unable to get enough food and became homeless. Famine occurred in many places and many people starved to death.
So they want us to save their people from the disaster.”
Li Chengqian handed the memorial to Li Shen. Li Shen took it, glanced at it, then put it down and said:
"Brother, this is a major matter of the court. I have no right to speak. It is better to discuss it with the ministers in the court.
Let’s hear what the ministers have to say.”
Li Shen was obviously shirking responsibility. He just didn't bother to care about the affairs of the court.
Li Chengqian smiled and said:
"I have discussed this with the ministers, but some agree and some disagree.
Those who agree with this mean that we are a country of etiquette, and Silla is our vassal state.
As a great country, we should be kind and help all people.
Those who oppose it mean that this is a matter for other countries and an opportunity to weaken them.
That's why I want to hear your opinion. I heard from Aye that you have always been the one giving advice on the Three Kingdoms of Liaodong."
There are actually people who agree? Sure enough, there will always be saints appearing. These ungrateful wolves can never be tamed.
Li Shen touched his chin and began to ponder how he could make use of this matter.
"Brother, what is the current situation of the Three Kingdoms in Liaodong?" After thinking for a long time, Li Shen still couldn't come up with any solution.
He wanted to first hear about the current situation of the three small countries in Liaodong.
"Baekje and Silla have been at war for a long time. We tried to dissuade them symbolically, but we didn't say anything harsh.
The five thousand soldiers we had stationed in Baekje have already evacuated to Liaodong Road.
Goguryeo is now divided into North and South Goguryeo, with South Goguryeo under the control of Yeon Gaesomun.
He began to disturb Baekje's borders last year, apparently intending to occupy some cities and lands.
Southern Goguryeo was in the hands of King Baozang. In the past two years, they began to expand northward and had many battles with the Mohe.
Although they were small-scale battles, they were enough to reveal Gao Baozang's intentions."
Li Chengqian began to explain the current situation in Liaodong to Li Shen. Li Shen was stunned.
"Hey, go get the map." Li Shen turned his head and looked at Wang Zhong beside him.
The main thing is that Li Shen didn't know where the place Li Chengqian was talking about was, but he knew the approximate location.
After hearing this, Wang Zhong quickly ran to the study and fetched a map. Li Shentan took a look at it.
"This place is quite big. Is this the Mohe?" Li Shen asked, pointing to an area in the north.
"It is indeed very big, but this is a bitterly cold place with long winters and extremely cold weather.
The population is not large." Li Chengqian said.
"This is Shiwei. Hey? Why didn't Gao Baozang develop towards Shiwei?"
Shiwei and Mohe were neighbors. Li Shen had heard of Shiwei, but had never heard of Mohe.
"Because the Shiwei tribes also submitted to the Tang Dynasty, we established states in the Khitan and Shiwei tribes, and the George Camp State.
A Protectorate was also set up, so Gao Baozang did not dare to violate the border, for fear of giving us an excuse to continue attacking him.
Although the Mohe also paid tribute and pledged loyalty every year, they never truly submitted. "
Li Chengqian explained. The surrender he mentioned was real surrender, just like the Khitan, with a governor's office set up in the territory and unified management by the court.
"Oh, they are all good places!" Li Shen couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the map.