I'm a marquis in Datang

Tang Zhen received the letter of credence sent by Xia Guo. He had never read the content of the letter of credence, but he knew it was from Du Qi, so he became nervous all of a sudden.He hurriedly came to Li Shimin's side, and reported: "Your Majesty, Du Qi arranged for someone to send the letter of credence."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.The first battle in Guazhou in the Western Regions dealt a heavy blow to Li Shimin.Not only because of the loss of troops, but also because he suffered an unprecedented defeat.

This was something he had never encountered before.

Li Shimin is a veteran on the battlefield and has experienced many battles.Although he is sometimes invincible, he will win in the end after going through hardships, and he can turn things around.But this time, he retreated in embarrassment.

Li Shimin took the letter of credence, and when he read the contents of the letter, he laughed angrily: "It's very good, it's very good! Du Qi, this son, is really ambitious. He planned step by step, and now he is out of the Tang Dynasty. emperor."

Tang Zhenyi's heart skipped a beat when he heard the word proclaiming himself emperor.

Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor.

It means that Du Qi and Datang are equal identities, and they are no longer affiliated countries of Datang.At this moment, Tang Zhen's back was even more arched slightly, with a cautious look, not daring to be careless.In Tang Zhen's view, Du Qi's actions were tantamount to piercing the sky.Especially when Tang Zhen saw that Li Shimin hadn't spoken for a long time, he was even more cautious.

After a long time, Li Shimin ordered: "Call the eldest grandson Wuji."

"Yes!"

Tang Zhen went to make arrangements immediately.

Immediately, Tang Zhen returned to Li Shimin's side and said, "Your Majesty, should you inform Fang Xiang and them?"

"No need."

Li Shimin answered concisely.

Li Shimin's words were much cooler.After a short time, Changsun Wuji quickly entered the hall with small steps, bowed to Li Shimin, and said, "Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin said: "Auxiliary machine, sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After Changsun Wuji thanked him, he sat down respectfully.He looked at Li Shimin, especially when he saw Li Shimin's stern expression, but his heart felt solemn.As a person who has followed Li Shimin for nearly 20 years and has known Li Shimin for more than [-] years, Changsun Wuji knows Li Shimin's thoughts very well.

Obviously Li Shimin has encountered something.

Changsun Wuji said: "Could it be that Your Majesty encountered some kind of problem?"

Li Shimin said: "Du Qi sent the letter of credence."

Changsun Wuji said: "Du Qi is now the dominant family in the Western Regions, why does he send the letter of credence?"

Li Shimin said: "Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor in Gaochang and left the Tang Dynasty. Coincidentally, today is the day when Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor. Exactly, his letter of credence was also delivered today. It is really a good day to choose!"

Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat, but he was also thinking quickly in his heart.Reminiscent of Li Shimin's current expression, Changsun Wuji's expression was unprecedentedly serious, and he said, "Your Majesty, this son of Du Qi is ambitious. When Du Qi was in Chang'an, I saw Du Qi's rebelliousness. .This son is extremely hateful."

Li Shimin said: "It is useless to say these things now. Du Qi proclaimed himself emperor in the Western Regions, and the Xia Kingdom is located on the west side of my Tang Dynasty, so it is like a mans back. Compared with the Turks in the past, Du Qi is more threatening big."

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty's words are true. Du Qi is indeed a huge threat. Therefore, I think it must be contained, and Du Qi cannot be allowed to continue to grow."

Li Shimin said: "How to contain it?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the minister's suggestion is very simple, that is, to adopt the strategy of instigating rebellion and wooing. Datang has to deal with Tubo, Goguryeo, etc., and cannot attack Du Qi. Up to now, we have never got grenades or landmines. Waiting for the formula for making weapons is also not good for us. Right now, I think there are three things to do."

Li Shimin said: "Let's listen!"

Changsun Wuji said: "The first aspect is actually dealing with border issues such as Tubo and Goguryeo. We must gradually weaken these forces and strengthen the Tang Dynasty again."

"The second aspect is that when Du Qi destroyed the countries in the Western Regions, the countries may not be truly obedient. There will always be some people who are dissatisfied with Du Qi. So what we have to do is to win over this group of people, instigate them, make them rebel, and give Du Qi Add to the chaos. In short, the more people we have in the Xia Kingdom of the Western Regions, the better."

"The third aspect is to increase the investigation of grenades and other weapons, and we must get back the production formula. Our Datang has these weapons, which will be beneficial to the war between Datang and Du Qi."

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, this is the minister's arrangement."

Li Shimin's eyes rolled after listening, and he was thinking quickly in his heart, considering the feasibility of Changsun Wuji's suggestion.After a while, Li Shimin said: "Wuji, the first aspect you considered is inappropriate and needs to be adjusted. Because it is impossible to destroy Tubo and Goguryeo in a short time."

Changsun Wuji said: "How does His Majesty plan to adjust?"

Li Shimin said: "Unite with Tubo, Goguryeo, etc., and then gather the remaining Turkic people in the north, call everyone to send troops together, and jointly attack Du Qi. In fact, we had this arrangement before, but at that time, we did not send troops together.

Today, we build a united front, uniting all that can be united.Unite all that can be united.Form the strongest force, and then counterattack Du Qi. "

Changsun Wuji was surprised when he heard the words, that Li Shimin would choose to unite with Tubo and Turks.

Very surprising.

For Li Shimin, it was almost impossible to choose, but Li Shimin chose such an arrangement.

It can be seen that Du Qi's influence on Li Shimin.

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, even if we want to unite with Tubo, Goguryeo, and the remaining Turkic people, I am afraid it will not be completed in three to five months just to contact these people, at least it will take a year or a half, or even time Longer. After all, the arrangements and adjustments of all parties are not easy.”

Li Shimin said: "No matter how long it takes, this is the only strategy we can choose right now. There is no preparation for three or five years to destroy Tubo. It is not a one-day effort to destroy Goguryeo and so on. Therefore, it will take only a short time to destroy all parties. Time can't do it. Now, this arrangement is the only choice."

Changsun Wuji said: "The minister will send people to contact all parties according to His Majesty's arrangement."

Li Shimin said: "Auxiliary machine, this matter is at your discretion, and the news cannot be leaked."

Changsun Wuji was a little surprised when he heard the words.

It was supposed to be kept secret.

Li Shimin continued: "Wait until the day when the attack is completed, and then tell everyone in the court."

Changsun Wuji said: "I understand."

At this time, Changsun Wuji already understood what Li Shimin was thinking.Li Shimin's dealing with Du Qi is no longer limited to formalities, and the methods he adopts are more drastic.

Li Shimin waved his hands and said, "Go down."

Changsun Wuji bowed to thank him, turned around and retreated, but he also understood in his heart that the war between Datang and Xia was now the real beginning.

Chapter 978 Breakthrough in Glass Technology

Breakthrough in glass technology

The influence brought about by Du Qi's proclaiming emperor continued, and the entire Xia Kingdom erupted in cheers.

Countless people are proud of it.

Countless people, cheering for it.

Especially in today's Xia Kingdom, it is vigorously promoting the same track of books and text cars, and unifying the official language and characters.If you want to enter the officialdom, you want to go to court, and you want to contact the government, you must use a unified language and writing. This has changed many, many people in a subtle way.

Although it was not easy to promote this policy at the beginning, it was implemented more and more quickly under the temptation of many benefits.Under this circumstance, the common people's recognition of Xia Guo is getting higher and higher.

This is fundamental.