I'm a marquis in Datang

At this time, Du Qi began to digest the results of capturing Longyou Dao.

Although it took some time, in fact, for Du Qi, seizing Longyou Dao in this way is the most stable, because the people

The heart is attached, and there is no conflict among the people.

Du Qi's army settled down, but Chang'an's side exploded.

Originally, when Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda returned with money, there was a storm.If it weren't for Li Shimin's desire to stabilize the situation and people's hearts, Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda would have been dealt with long ago.Even so, in order to suppress the situation and stabilize people's hearts, Li Shimin was in a hurry.And when the news of the entire Longyou Dao came again and again, and all of them were bad news, Li Shimin and even the civil servants and generals in the court were stunned.

The situation is too bad.

Li Shimin summoned Li Chengqian, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and all the civil and military officials in the court to the main hall. He looked around the crowd, and there was obviously a touch of anxiety in his slightly sunken and bloodshot eyes.

Impatient and unwilling.

Li Shimin said: "You are all aware of the situation in Longyou Dao. Originally, the imperial court recruited people of insight and asked them to form their own troops to resist. However, they were all mobs who could not resist Du Qi's army at all. Today's this Under the circumstances, tell me, how should you deal with it?"

Li Chengqian was a little depressed.

Because his plan turned out to be a failure.

Li Chengqian was unwilling to admit his mistake, he said in a deep voice: "Father, Longyou Dao's plan has failed. But in fact, it's not because of the failure of this plan, but because these people entrenched in Longyou Dao, They acted independently, even attacked each other, and even plundered the people and robbed their property, which caused public resentment. If it weren't for this, it wouldn't be impossible to stop Du Qi's army."

Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian, slightly disappointed.

Because when something happened, Li Chengqian's first sentence was to shirk responsibility, instead of taking responsibility bravely and then thinking about the strategy to deal with it. This is not the quality that a king should possess.

If the king is like this, then if there is a problem with the government, he will definitely habitually shirk responsibility and put the responsibility on the courtiers instead of introspecting his own problems.

Li Shimin withdrew his gaze, and said again: "Longyou Dao fell and was controlled by Du Qi. It can be said that the previous plan was a complete failure, and even helped Du Qi win the hearts of the people of Longyou Dao. Even in the Tang Dynasty, It's also precarious. We haven't solved the border problem yet. Du Qi's army is already on the verge of Gyeonggi Province, not far from Chang'an. Now, how do we solve this problem? If we don't come up with a solution, the Tang Dynasty may be in danger. Gentlemen, do you have a solution?"

Wei Zheng watched his heart with his eyes and nose, and never spoke.

The last time he was sent to Xia Guo as an envoy, he was actually neglected because he brought money with him.After all, Du Qi specially publicized this matter, and the people of the Xia Kingdom spread the news everywhere, welcoming Datang's submission, which was tantamount to disturbing the morale of the Tang Dynasty's army, causing people's hearts to fluctuate in the court.

So Wei Zheng simply stopped talking.

Like Wei Zheng, Kong Yingda didn't talk much, and just sat down quietly like Wei Zheng.The two are like this. In fact, there are many people who are like the two. For the time being, many officials have not said that they have any suggestions.

The atmosphere froze for a while.

No one spoke for a while.

Li Shimin frowned, and said solemnly: "Why, there is no solution?"

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice: "Father, my son has a way."

Li Shimin said: "Let's listen to it."

But at this time, Li Shimin didn't have much hope, because with the lessons learned from Longyou Dao, Li Shimin thought that Li Chengqian's suggestion might not be feasible.

Li Chengqian said: "There are two things that can be done right now. First, continue to recruit government soldiers, form a fighting force, and prepare to fight them in Chang'an. Second, issue the imperial edict of King Qin, call people from all over the world, gather in Chang'an, and prepare to fight against them in Chang'an. Resist Du Qi."

Li Shimin nodded, but did not comment.

He turned to look at the others.

Signal the others to say.

Seeing that Li Shimin didn't comment, Li Chengqian took the initiative to ask: "Father, what is your son's plan?"

Li Shimin snorted, and said in a deep voice: "At present, all the government soldiers that can be recruited in the whole country have already been recruited. After several wars with the Xia Kingdom, the current military strength of the Tang Dynasty has become less and less, gradually approaching. There are no soldiers to recruit. Therefore, it is of little use to continue to recruit government soldiers and issue orders."

After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "As for the promulgation of King Qin's Order, what's the point of promulgating King Qin's Order even if all the soldiers in the whole country are gone? Now my Tang Dynasty has few troops."

Li Chengqian was dumbfounded.

Thinking about it, under the current situation, Datang’s military strength is running low, especially since Chang’an has been recruiting soldiers for a while, and there are also wars happening in various places, and there are also troops fighting at the border. Almost impossible.

Xiao Yu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."

Li Shimin also heard the word "suggestion" in the words, and knew that it was not a strategy to defeat the enemy. He didn't have any hope in his heart, so he asked: "Do you have any suggestions, but it's okay to say."

Xiao Yu said: "Your Majesty, the minister's suggestion is very simple, to ask Du Qi for peace again, and stop the war. Our current military strength has been weakened too much. Once we start a war with Du Qi again, I am afraid that the little remaining military strength will be lost. It will be consumed. So right now, I suggest to sue for peace. Anyway, it is nothing to sue for peace now. As long as there is a chance to breathe, Datang still has a chance."

After a pause, Xiao Yu continued: "Once the war with Xia Guo continues, the domestic situation cannot be suppressed, and it will be even more unfavorable. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with seeking peace. Today's seeking peace is for the sake of regaining it in the future. everything."

Li Shimin's complexion suddenly darkened.

Now for peace.

The question is, if you want to ask for peace, you can ask for peace, and if you want to start a war, you can start a war. Is Du Qi willing?

Will Du Qi agree?

It is not Datang who has the advantage now.

When Li Shimin thought about it, he had already negotiated with Du Qi, and he only needed to cede Longyou Dao, then Du Qi would stop fighting.At least in a short period of time, Du Qi will not invade Datang, and there is no reason to attack Datang again.Then Datang can have a chance to breathe, and have enough time to calm down the surrounding situation and suppress the domestic turmoil.

It's a pity that the war with Du Qi finally evolved to the current situation, and the situation is already out of control.

However, Li Shimin ignored Xiao Yu's suggestion, looked directly at Fang Xuanling, and said: "Fang Qing, you are very resourceful, you can understand

The solution? "

Fang Xuanling sighed, "Your Majesty, I am incompetent."

In a word, Li Shimin was helpless.

Sorry!

He felt extremely regretful in his heart, but unfortunately there was no medicine for regret in the world, and he was already in the most difficult predicament.

Chapter 1200

do my best

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "At any rate, I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the king of a country. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I once again asked Du Qi for peace. Wouldn't it be that I stretched my face in front of Du Qi? Du Qi slaps me in the face? I won't do such things. Therefore, there is no need to mention the talk of peace right now."

Xiao Yu said: "The minister is guilty!"

He said it directly.

Li Shimin shook his head, stopped talking to Xiao Yu, and turned to look at the others.Although Fang Xuanling didn't have a strategy, the rest of the people might not have a solution.

Following Li Shimin's gaze, they looked away one by one, but they did not dare to look at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin refused to ask for peace, so it was very difficult.