Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Originally, during the New Year's Eve, the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan heard that the samurai Xun was very tired and tired from the burden of the governor of the three states.

Also advised him.

It is said that Samurai Yu has no ambitions, let alone money.

The two sons are not that material.

If the official position and title inherited in the future are high, it will still be a bad thing to deceive the child.

Especially at the age of the samurai Yudu, it is really meaningless to be the governor of the three states.

It's better to resign from the office earlier and return to Chang'an City, surrounded by your children and enjoy the blessings.

Originally, the samurai Xun thought that the Supreme Emperor would be delighted when he mentioned this matter again this time.

But who would have thought that when he heard his words at this moment, the Supreme Emperor waved his hands again and again.

"Ugh!"

"Zixin, you are in your prime, why resign?"

"You must know that everyone in the world will envy you for your position as the governor who oversees the military affairs of the three states."

"This Yu Gong is because the court trusts you. You have the opportunity to benefit the people and make some achievements of your own."

"And in private."

"For example, your Wu family is a small family, and you are not welcomed by the nobles, let alone have nothing to rely on."

"Once you completely resign from office, if you think about the entire Wu family, you will have to decline quickly."

"What would happen to your two sons without the father behind them?"

"It's just impossible to move an inch."

Hearing what the Supreme Emperor said, the warrior Xun couldn't turn the corner for a while.

He really doesn't understand, it's only been a few months, why is there such a big contrast in the emperor's attitude?

Now, even when he wanted to resign from office and come to accompany him every day, he tried his best to refuse? !

"My lord, let me tell you the truth."

"Part of the reason why I came back to resign this time is that I am tired and can't work anymore."

"I'm a little tired too."

"And the more important reason is to return to Chang'an and be closer to the two children, Wu Jue and Li Qiu."

"They are still young, especially Li Qiu, who are more impulsive."

"Here, there is no elder here."

"Actually, as the Supreme Emperor said, our Wu family is a small household."

"I don't even want to compete with those royal relatives, powerful clansmen."

"As long as my family has enough money to spend, it's enough for my family to be safe."

"I think I, a samurai, have been kind to people all my life, and I have made a lot of friends and relationships. This bit of blessing is enough for those two evil sons."

"In the past two or three years, my two sons have completely embarked on the road to business."

"Although it's not what I want, but looking at them, they are indeed naturally suitable for business, not officials."

"After a few years, it's not bad."

"On the other hand, Wu Jue and Li Qiu, which I had always been optimistic about before, have become less and less worry-free in recent years."

"You, the Supreme Emperor, also know that there are dangers everywhere in this court."

"If you are not careful, you will easily end up in a land of eternal doom."

"I'm really worried about this, so I still plan to resign, to be closer to them, and to be able to comfort them all the time."

Hearing this, Supreme Emperor Li Yuan waved his hand, "Zixin."

"I understand what you mean."

"But you are wrong about this matter."

"Just Li Qiu, that bastard with a single-minded temper."

"Take this case of the Cui family in Qingzhou sending troops to the Turks without permission."

"Once he finds out and sneaks away without telling you, where will you go to comfort him?"

"Unless you can keep him imprisoned in the Hibiscus Garden, tied to your side, maybe you can stop him from doing something."

"On the contrary, if you really want to help these two children, you have to go back to your Jingzhou."

"Manage the three states under your rule."

"Especially in military affairs."

"The stronger your strength is, and the more obedient your soldiers and generals are, the greater your deterrent power against those with ulterior motives."

"The support for Li Qiu will be greater."

"The Jingxiang area has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times."

"It stands to reason that the size and number of troops in the three states you supervise are quite large."

"Think about it, Li Qiu's Youzhou and other thirteen states, if you add the support of the three states on your side."

"It's enough to deter those young people."

"For example, this time, why have you been reluctant to return to Chang'an?"

"Don't you just want to use the power of the governor of the three states to restrain the court?"

"Maybe you don't necessarily think so in your heart, but the essence of the matter is this truth."

"So Zixin, don't resign as an official."

Hearing the persuasion from the Supreme Emperor, the warrior Xun felt a little suspicious about his life.

"Then... the Supreme Emperor, I will not resign as an official?!"

Chapter 604

The Supreme Emperor breathed a sigh of relief at this time, then lowered his voice and said: "Not only don't resign."

"Instead, you have to further improve your three prefectures, Jingzhou, Fuzhou, and Yuezhou."

"Stop doing laborious and meaningless things like improving people's livelihood, educating the people, building water conservancy and so on."

"Put your main energy on controlling the army."

"The generals in the army are all replaced by my confidantes."

"This army, at the most critical moment, should obey your military order, not the imperial court."

"Only in this way can you have the foundation of standing."

"No matter what time it is or what happens, only the army is the most powerful guarantee."

Hearing the words of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, the warrior Xun couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

"Oh, Jingzhou, Yuezhou and other places, although in name, all military and political affairs are under my control."

"But for this army, I have always seldom asked."

"Besides, you also know that I have never understood military strategy. As you said, it is really difficult for me."

At this time, the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan shook his head resolutely, "If you really want to support Li Qiu if something happens in the future."

"The armies of Jingzhou, Fuzhou, and Yuezhou must be firmly in your own hands."

"As for how to control an army, it has little to do with understanding military strategy."

"I have a way here, you can try it."

"Didn't your Jingzhou send many refugees and young children to Li Qiu's Youzhou over the years?"

"You can directly recruit a group of capable soldiers from the Youzhou Army, and the generals will come back."

"Take your identity as a refugee from Jingzhou, and transfer them back. It's called returning home."

"In this way, there will be a group of absolutely trustworthy and capable backbones in the army under your rule."

"After that, you can use the power in your hands to vigorously promote these young people."

"Within a few years, you will have real control over this state army."

"Also, you should know about Cheng Mingzhen."

"During the reign of Wude, Cheng Mingzhen made a lot of achievements."

"Able to write and use martial arts."

"Especially governing the army is better than governing the people."

"This time Li Qiu caused a catastrophe in order to save him. It is estimated that his life has already been sold to Li Qiu."

"Taking advantage of this opportunity, you can transfer him from Youzhou to be your deputy."

"In this way, not only someone can help you take over the army, but also have capable subordinates to share the government affairs for you."

"It's also the best of both worlds..."

I don't know what happened today.

When it comes to paving the way for Li Qiu's future and planning various major events, the Supreme Emperor's mental state is rare.

How can one tell that this is an old man who was on the verge of dying a few days ago? !

And the samurai Xun, looking at the Supreme Emperor in front of him, listening to his old man giving advice and making suggestions for himself.

There was a bit of a trance in front of my eyes.

When the army was raised in Taiyuan and the Tang Dynasty was established, the Supreme Emperor in front of the warrior Xun looked like this.

Confident, steady and wise!

At that time, the samurai Xun was also in the state of listening quietly.

Apart from being able to pay, there is nothing else that can help.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, 20 years have passed, and such a scene will happen again among their monarchs and ministers.

After the two of them finished discussing these matters, it was already past noon.

So the Supreme Emperor hurriedly ordered the food to be served.

Once again, beyond the expectations of the samurai Xun, today's Supreme Emperor took the initiative to quit drinking.

He said that he was not in good health recently, so he stopped drinking for the time being.

On the contrary, I should eat more of this meal and drink more chicken soup to nourish my body.

The warrior Xun was naturally surprised by the strong contrast between the overlord's front and back.

But this is a good thing after all. Now that the Supreme Emperor can take good care of his body and live a few more years, he is very happy to see it.

The next day, the warrior Xun entered the palace and met with Li Shimin.

In the imperial study room, Li Shimin was still very enthusiastic about the warrior Xun.

Ask him how he is doing in Jingzhou, whether there are any difficulties in government affairs, etc.

Facing Li Shimin's concern, the warrior Xun also said directly: "Your Majesty, I will tell you the truth."

"I came back this time because I heard that the Supreme Emperor was ill."

"I'm thinking about it, so I'll come back and take a look."

"Furthermore, the more important thing is that I have come back this time to ask Your Majesty to resign."

Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help frowning: "Samurai Yu, I remember that you mentioned this matter to me once during the New Year's Eve."

"Right now, our Tang Dynasty is using troops against the Turks."

"Not surprisingly, I'm afraid that before the end of the year, my Tang Dynasty will face wars from all the surrounding vassal states."

"At this moment, I really cannot do without a capable minister like you who can rest assured, a capable general by my side."