I'm a marquis in Datang

In the main hall at this moment, there are Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji, Hou Junji, Li Xiaogong, Li Shentong, Wei Zheng

, Xiao Yu and other civil and military officials gathered here.

Under Li Shimin's command, there are a lot of talents.

But now Li Shimin has summoned many courtiers. The reason is that the Western Regions sent back news that Du Qi took over the four places of Yiwu City, Gaochang Kingdom, Yanqi Kingdom and Qiuci Kingdom.

According to previous news, Du Qi only occupied Yiwu City and Gaochang Kingdom.

Now, there are two more countries.

The situation is very different.

After Li Shimin explained the general situation, he said again: "Du Qi has now won the four countries of the Western Regions, which is indeed very powerful. This kid is indeed capable. He has not been to the Western Regions for a long time, and he has made such great achievements in a short period of time." .”

Counting the full amount of time Du Qi spent in the Western Regions, it was actually just over a year, not even two years.It is not easy to have such a foundation in such a short period of time.

Even Li Shimin, a talented and general emperor, admired Du Qi's ability.At least on Li Shimin's body, he may not be able to do it.

As soon as Changsun Wuji heard Li Shimin's words, he glanced at Du Ruhui, stood up without saying a word, raised his head and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think that I can no longer tolerate Du Qi."

A few words speak loudly.

It sounded like a thunderbolt on the ground in the hall.

Suddenly set off a storm.

Changsun Wuji's words were like opening the prelude to dealing with Du Qi.As Changsun Wuji stood up, Hou Junji below also came out, with a dignified expression and a murderous air.

Although Hou Junji had military achievements in the early years, they were not particularly obvious.As for supporting Li Shimin, Hou Junji never flinched from the beginning to the end, so Conglong's contribution is not weak.

This is exactly the case, his official position is very prominent.

But compared to Li Jing, Li Xiaogong, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling and others, Hou Junji was a few grades behind.Therefore, when dealing with Du Qi this time, Hou Junji came out in a hurry.

Hou Junji said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to attack Du Qi this time."

As soon as these words came out, Du Ruhui's complexion changed slightly.

Immediately, calm was restored. Compared with the people in the hall, Du Ruhui got the news that Du Qi controlled the four states first. After all, Mrs. Zheng came back from the Western Regions long ago, and also brought back the news of the Western Regions.

Du Ruhui was very relieved of Du Qi.

Although his son is young, he is sophisticated in handling things.Du Ruhui sent a letter to Du Qi specifically, asking Du Qi not to worry about him, since Du Ruhui was an important minister of the imperial court after all, so nothing could happen.

Li Shimin glanced at Du Ruhui, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes, and immediately scolded: "Hou Junji, shut up. If you don't speak, no one will treat you as dumb."

Hou Junji said: "Your Majesty, what I say is from the bottom of my heart. Du Qi is the king of Pingxi in the Tang Dynasty, but in the Western Regions, he ceded his territory and stood on his own. On this point, please think twice, Your Majesty."

Li Shimin said sternly: "Du Qi has always been the Pingxi King of my Tang Dynasty. Du Qi's contribution to the Tang Dynasty is indelible. Du Qi also made great achievements in stabilizing Suzhou, Shazhou and Guazhou in the Western Regions." Great merit. I don't understand why it's up to the point of attacking Du Qi, I think it's weird!"

It is Li Shimin's rationality as an emperor that Du Qi's power should be contained.However, Li Shimin also knew that even if he wanted to contain it, it would not be him who took the initiative to send troops first.

Li Shimin's position was not right, no matter how he tried to whitewash it, he killed his brother and forced Li Yuan to take the throne.

Under this premise, it is impossible for Li Shimin to engage in any cunning behavior.Because once such an arrangement is made, his fame in the first life will definitely be destroyed in one day.

This was not allowed by Li Shimin.

Following Li Shimin's scolding, the expression on Hou Junji's face changed again and again, and even flushed with shame and anger because of Li Shimin's scolding, but he was helpless.

After all, Li Shimin is the emperor.

Hou Junji spontaneously went back to his seat and sat down, not daring to say anything more.

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly, and he said: "Your Majesty, what Hou Junji said is indeed a bit exaggerated, but I agree with everything he said. Du Qi is in the Western Regions, and his strength spans Yizhou and Gaochangzhou , Yanqi Prefecture and Qiuci Prefecture."

"Its strength is already quite tyrannical, and it has become a momentum that cannot be lost."

"A full [-] Turkic army was easily destroyed by Du Qi, which shows his strength. So this needs to be contained. Besides, this is actually done for Du Qi's consideration."

"Once Du Qi is really big and his strength is too tyrannical, I am afraid that even if Du Qi's heart is for the court, the people under his command will surround him and move forward, making Du Qi unable to help himself, and eventually harm others and himself."

Changsun Wuji talked eloquently, and continued: "Now, for the sake of the long-term peace and stability of the Tang Dynasty, and for Du Qi, His Majesty should take action to contain it as soon as possible. Otherwise, if Du Qi is left to dominate, it will eventually form an unmanageable situation."

"Your Majesty, I agree."

At this moment, Li Shentong also stood up.

There are also conflicts between Li Shentong and Du Qi.Although Li Shentong was once instigated to rebel, so he surrendered to Li Shimin, worked for Li Shimin, and belonged to the same camp as Du Qi, but it is different now.

Du Qi is now on his own, and has an old score with Li Shentong.

This is what Li Shentong has to consider.

Li Shentong said: "Your Majesty, I think it should be contained. As Changsun Wuji said, if not contained, once Du Qi's real strength becomes tyrannical, he will be surrounded by his advisers and generals, and in the end it will be the opposite. When it is unstoppable, the situation is truly out of control and the real trouble, please think twice, Your Majesty."

"Your Highness, the minister also agrees."

At this moment, Gao Shilian stood up and spoke.

Gao Shilian is Changsun Wuji's uncle, and he is on Changsun Wuji's side.Now the strength of the Du family is too great, whether it is business or Du Qi is now entrenched in the border, the strength is too strong.

This is to be contained.

Gao Shilian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Du Qi has indeed made great contributions to the imperial court. But if you want to deal with him, you are willing to deal with him."

It must be nonsense, it is impossible. "

Li Shimin respected Gao Shilian very much.Because when it comes to relationship, he married his eldest grandson Wugou, and Gao Shilian is his uncle, so Li Shimin said: "Gao Qing, what suggestion do you have?"

Gao Shilian said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, didn't you appoint Du Qi as the governor of the Anxi Protectorate before, and now make adjustments and re-appoint another person as the governor of the Protector of Anxi to control all parts of the Western Regions."

"In this way, all parts of the Western Regions are under the control of the Anxi Protectorate."

"Even if Du Qi controls Yizhou, Gaochang Prefecture, Yanqi Prefecture and Qiuci Prefecture, the new Anxi Protectorate Governor can gradually adjust the officials and replace them with those who are loyal to Datang."

Gao Shilian smiled and said: "If King Pingxi cooperates, everything will go smoothly. Of course, if King Pingxi does not cooperate, it is no wonder His Majesty, but King Pingxi is ignorant of current affairs."

Li Shimin also nodded.

That's what it means.

He agreed with Gao Shilian's arrangement.

Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think this is not enough. No matter what King Pingxi thinks, if he accepts the arrangement of the court, it will be fine. But I don't know what will happen, so I need to send an order give side

Su Dingfang, who was on the border, ordered him to get ready.If Du Qi disagrees, there will be a war. "