After a period of war, Li Xiang asked many soldiers to take off their uniforms and go home to retire. After all, they had contributed a lot to the empire, and he couldn't let them continue to contribute.
Now as the war deepens, Li Xiang feels more and more that his original decision may have been wrong, and that some people should be allowed to return to the army.
Therefore, in this conscription, former veterans are the most popular. If former veterans return to the army, they will not only be paid according to their original salary, but will also be given 20% more.
Many elderly veterans were very much looking forward to such an action by the court, but they also knew their physical condition. If they still went to the army at this time, it would simply add difficulties to the court, not to mention that they would not pass the assessment.
But for many men in their thirties, retiring and returning home was not what they wanted. Instead, the court wanted to develop the local economy, so they were asked to retire. Now that they have finally been given a chance, they are of course willing to return to the barracks immediately.
Although they received a pension from the court and some money they had saved, and now had a wife and children, the dull life always made them feel uncomfortable. These people still preferred the days on the battlefield.
What's more, after returning to their hometown, they felt that living such an ordinary life every day was a waste of their lives. If they could return to the army again, it would be a help to their family.
So when Li Xiang's order was issued, tens of thousands of veterans returned to the army again. They did not need five months of training at all, but only one and a half to two months of adaptive training. These people immediately became the strongest army of the Tang Dynasty. Not to mention going to the Western Regions, any corner of the world would be as easy as walking on flat ground for them.
Li Shimin did not say anything about Li Xiang's instructions. Since he had handed over all military affairs to Li Xiang, he had to let him do what he wanted. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. If his power was deprived after he made a mistake, he would probably never be able to choose a successor in his lifetime.
"How is my uncle doing in the south?"
When the meeting was about to end, Li Xiang suddenly remembered another thing. The situation he left behind when he came back from the south was quite good. Now that Prince Jin Li Zhi had arrived in the south, as long as he could maintain the current situation, it would be considered a victory. He must not break this situation.
At the same time, senior domestic officials also realized that if we were to fight two wars at the same time, even if things were going smoothly, we would still face a shortage of troops. Therefore, everyone believed in Li Xiang's vision. Li Xiang did not allow two wars to be fought at the beginning, but now it seems normal.
"After arriving in the south, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin did not make any major changes to his strategies. Instead, he frequently wrote to Chang Sun Chong, which means he has inherited the true teachings of Chang Sun Chong."
When Li Xiang heard Niu Jinda say this, he remembered that Changsun Chong had already returned to the capital, and he had been so busy during this period that he had not even gone to see him.
"That's good. Equip him with sufficient subordinates and keep an eye on everything. He's a capable man, but the ropes must not be let too loose."
Hearing what Li Xiang said, the others just nodded. No one dared to comment on the emperor in this way. In fact, it was a bit inappropriate for his son Li Xiang to comment like this, but Li Xiang was the owner of the General's Mansion, and Li Xiang had made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty's current situation. Apart from being the emperor's son, Prince Jin Li Zhi did not actually make much contribution to the country, so what Li Xiang said was an exaggeration, but the others did not hear it, as if this was a very normal thing.
Changsun Yunyi had just become pregnant, and it was for this reason that Changsun Chong returned to the capital. So after arriving at the rear mansion, Li Xiang prepared to go to Changsun's mansion.
"Your Highness."
Seeing Li Xiang coming in, Changsun Yunyi wanted to salute Li Xiang, but was held back by Li Xiang. It was now the fourth month, and although his health was still good, these empty formalities were not of much use.
"Your uncle has already returned to the capital. I guess he's feeling a little uneasy. Do you think we should invite him to our house or go to his place?"
Changsun Chong is the next head of the Changsun family. Li Xiang has two wives, both of whom come from this wealthy family, so this person must be appeased, otherwise something bad will happen in the future.
"Your Highness, please make your own decision. Your uncle is not a petty person and I don't think he will care about this matter. Besides, the Inspectorate is not bad. The power in their hands has not been reduced at all, and in some aspects it has even been strengthened."
Changsun Yunyi grew up in the capital and was very familiar with the major government offices in the capital. After Changsun Chong arrived at the Inspectorate, he became its vice president, which was also a high and powerful position, but it had nothing to do with Changsun Chong's previous military achievements.
"Then why don't you send someone to deliver a letter and say we're going over tonight..."
After thinking it over again and again, Li Xiang decided to go there. Although there were many things to do in the General Tiance's Mansion, Changsun Chong was the first group of people to follow him after all. If he had any doubts in his heart, it would be better to resolve them as soon as possible.
Li Shimin transferred Changsun Chong back for a reason. From now on, the power of the Changsun family must be restricted. Your father is the head of the civil service, so you can only stay in the civil service group and cannot continue to stay in the army.
The reason why Chang Sun Ze can do it is because this guy is illiterate and is purely a person who gets things done. If you ask him to use his brain, it would probably be harder than asking a pig to climb a tree.
So Li Shimin kept Changsun Ze and transferred Changsun Chong back. Changsun Wuji was an old fox and of course understood what Li Shimin was thinking. This guy didn't even ask a single question and pretended that this incident had not happened. This is the real cunningness.
If he really asked about it, it would be equivalent to making the matter public, and the friendship between Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin over the years would be affected. This is something that must not be asked, as asking about it would be more trouble than gain.
Changsun Yunyi was very happy to see that Li Xiang cared so much about his mother's family. If that was the case, he would send a message to his mother's family. Li Xiang was different now. Even if he didn't move during a meal, he would have to be notified.
