thefictionvixens Chapter 2003 A Trustworthy Person
Chapter 2003 A Trustworthy Person
Li Shen went to the northwest this time with an important mission. In fact, Li Shen himself didn't understand why he had to go.
Even though there are not many generals in the court, there are still some.
If it really doesn't work, you can transfer one of the three armies of Tubo.
Is it really because of myself that the situation in the northwest was caused?
Li Shen felt very confused and puzzled.
Hearing his father's instructions again, Li Shen couldn't help but ask the question in his heart:
"Father, I want to know what has become of the Anxi Protectorate now? If it is really a crisis, why not send an experienced official or general over there.
Why should I let someone like me who knows nothing go there?"
Li Shimin couldn't help but smile when he saw Li Shen's nervous look:
“I didn’t expect that His Royal Highness Prince Ji would actually be afraid. This is not like you.
In Chang'an City, you were fearless. You insulted court officials, beat up court officials, and cheated nobles. Tell me, what bold things have you not done in these years?
Today, I am actually worried about a minor rebellion in the Anxi Protectorate.
I was afraid that you would go to the Anxi Protectorate and cause trouble, turning the Anxi Protectorate upside down. "
"Father, you are really saying too badly about me, aren't you? I am working for the court after all. Even if you don't praise me, you shouldn't belittle me like this.
I have always been law-abiding, of good character, honest, and trustworthy..."
Before Li Shen finished speaking, Li Shimin couldn't listen any more and waved his hand impatiently:
"Alright, alright, stop talking. If people outside knew this, wouldn't they laugh their heads off? Are you innocent? Are you honest?
It's really a big joke in the world.
The fundamental reason why I asked you to go is that the Anxi incident was caused by you, so I will let you atone for your crime.
When you get there, your first responsibility is to appease the people and prevent them from becoming alienated from the court.
Secondly, he stayed in Anxi to ensure the safety of food and grass on the front line.
And I have to warn you, don’t cause any trouble when you go to Anxi this time, or you will be punished by my family rules when you come back.”
After the lecture and threats, Li Shen immediately became much more obedient.
But Li Shen always felt that his father was lying to him.
"Yes, Aye. I will follow your instructions."
No matter what he thought in his heart, Li Shen finally agreed on the surface.
After Li Shen made the tea, he served it to his father.
Li Shimin took it and asked:
"When will you leave, your honor?"
"Return to Aye, we will leave tomorrow. Since everything is ready, it doesn't matter if we leave a day earlier or later.
If you go early, you can come back early. ”
Li Shen poured himself a cup of tea and replied.
"Well, then we should go early and come back early. The prince has already sent official letters along the way, and all the prefectures and counties will cooperate.
I won't see you off tomorrow. When you come back, I will personally welcome you back." Li Shimin nodded.
"Thank you, Aye." Li Shen stood up and saluted.
Then the father and son picked up the tea and began to sip it. There was a brief silence between them, as if each of them was thinking about something.
"that..."
"that..."
Suddenly Li Shen and Li Shimin spoke at the same time, and they were both stunned for a moment.
"Aye, do you have any other instructions?" Li Shen let his father speak first.
"Nothing. I just want to ask if you have any specific plans in mind. What are you going to do when you get there?"
Li Shen thought for a moment and replied:
“Replying to Aye, I don’t have a specific plan, but I have a general outline in mind.
After arriving in Xizhou, the first step was to contact the prefect Qu Zhiping, who was a member of the royal family of the former Gaochang Kingdom and had great prestige among the Gaochang immigrants.
I'll go and test his attitude first to see where his heart is. If he's not on our side, then we'll get rid of him first.
This way, the Gaochang survivors will be leaderless, making it easier for us to divide and eat them.”
"What if Qu Zhiping had not rebelled?" Li Shimin asked.
"The fact that he didn't rebel against the court shows that he is still very aware of current affairs. This will make things easier. Let Qu Zhiping come forward to appease the people.
I am giving some benefits to the people so that they can settle down.
Without the support of the people, mere rebellion is nothing to be feared.
They are lucky not to come. If they want to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, they will be eradicated."
Li Shen said seriously.
After listening to Li Shen's simple plan, Li Shimin nodded. Generally speaking, there were no loopholes, and the details could only be dealt with improvisationally once they arrived at the place.
As long as Li Shen behaves himself and persists for a few months, everything will be fine when Guo Xiaoke comes back.
"Okay, then we'll do as you say. As long as we can hold out for a few months, when our army returns, these villains will surely flee."
Li Shimin said "OK".
"Aye is right." Li Shen agreed.
"What did you want to say just now?" Li Shimin asked.
"Replying to Father Ye, I don't trust the people in the Anxi army. I wonder if you can transfer a general I can trust?"
"Isn't there Sima Xue Rengui?" Li Shimin was a little puzzled.
"Father, Xue Rengui needs to manage the guard camp and protect my safety.
The soldiers of the Anxi Protectorate have been in Anxi for many years, and it is unknown whether they have been infiltrated by the rebels.
If some generals rebel, we will be caught off guard.
That's why we need a general to suppress them, and to take down any suspicious generals immediately." Li Shen explained patiently.
"Then who do you want?" Li Shimin looked at Li Shen.
Li Shen's expression was a little unnatural when he was stared at, but he still said:
"Father, this person is very important and must be someone you can trust completely, so I think Ninth Brother and Fourth Brother are very suitable.
They are both princes and will never rebel. They are also both my brothers and are completely trustworthy. They are the perfect match.
The king died for the country, and the prince guarded the country. If this story gets out, it will be a good story.”
"Who do you think is the most suitable?" Li Shimin widened his eyes as if he had not heard clearly just now.
"Ahem...replying to Aye...ninth brother and fourth brother." Li Shen said weakly.
"Haha, Old Ten, do you think they are the most trustworthy?" Li Shimin sneered twice.
"Well... yes, after all, we are four brothers, real brothers." Li Shen nodded affirmatively.
"Tenth Brother, do you believe what you said?" Li Shimin asked again with a gloomy face.
Li Shen nodded seriously: "I believe it!"
"You bastard, don't think I don't know what you are thinking. If you let them go with you, will they come back alive?" Li Shimin said angrily.
"What do you mean by that, Aye? Could I harm my two brothers? We are brothers."
Li Shen spoke with great emotion.
(The sky is round and the earth is square, the law is nine chapters, my gold writes, thousands of ghosts hide, the three pure ones in the upper forest respond to the spirit below, the sky is clear and the earth is bright, the second stroke of the ancestor's sword, please move the gods! The third stroke of the evil spirit draws auspicious and ghosts can be seen. He Shao dares to take responsibility.
Tomorrow we will exorcise the demons.)