"What tricks does this little bastard have? Show them to me."
When Li Shimin talked about Li Xiang, there was a gleam in his eyes. Everyone saw this scene. If nothing went wrong, Li Xiang was now the person closest to that position. You know, this kid is only fourteen years old now, and his future is limitless.
The most important thing is that it is not only Li Shimin who thinks so. Other ministers also want to know what is written in this letter. They unconsciously have an idea that His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson has wild and unconventional ideas, which are always extremely beneficial to our Tang Dynasty and can bring us some freshness.
"This kid has really calculated everyone into his schemes. He's so young, and I don't know what's wrong with his brain. Fortunately, he's my grandson, otherwise I would have ordered him locked up."
After reading the above content, Li Shimin immediately handed the letter to Fang Xuanling. Because Changsun Wuji was previously in charge of spies across the country, Li Xiang delivered the letter to Changsun Wuji.
"The Emperor has indeed chosen the right person by placing His Royal Highness the Grand Prince in charge of the Imperial City Division. Although His Royal Highness the Grand Prince has not given any guidance on the work of the Imperial City Division, based on the contents of this letter alone, I am certain that he will be able to do a great job in the future."
After Fang Xuanling said this, the people present were even more surprised. You have to know that this old man Fang Xuanling is different from others. No matter how noble your status is, even if it is the former crown prince Li Chengqian, Fang Xuanling will not praise you against his conscience. If you have ability, you have ability, and if you don't, he will stay away from you. This temper is also admired by Li Shimin. At this moment, he can use such language to praise Li Xiang, which is indeed a record.
The others quickly took Li Xiang's letter to see what was written on it.
The main content is that during the negotiations, the court is expected to provide some assistance. The first step is to conduct a survey of the government soldiers across the country, count the number of government soldiers in various places, and strengthen the training of government soldiers in various places.
In short, it was necessary to make a gesture that the Tang Dynasty court was about to use foreign military force, and the scale of the foreign military force was not small. Otherwise, there would be no need to conduct an inventory of soldiers across the country, and at the same time, find out a few parasites, especially those who sucked the blood of the soldiers, and behead them directly.
Secondly, the army around Chang'an City must be reorganized and trained. No matter whether it is the emperor's personal army or ordinary city guards, they must undergo high-intensity training outside the city for half a month. The people of Chang'an City must be made aware that these people may soon be transferred to the southwest front to fully capture Tuyuhun.
The third is to conduct a census of granaries across the country to thoroughly check how much grain is left in stock, and to order a large number of horse-drawn carriages from all over the country to spread the news that all the grain will be transferred to the southwest front.
At the same time, rumors should be spread in the Jiangnan region that the imperial court's taxes will increase by 20% next year in order to fight this big war.
In the court, generals at all levels should speak freely, formulate various strategies against Tuyuhun, and exchange letters frequently with generals on the front line, so that everyone can know at a glance that the court is determined to destroy Tuyuhun. Even though negotiations are underway now, the court's original intention remains unchanged.
The last one is that the imperial court must issue a mobilization order, and all men of military age should be prepared. Although the imperial court has not yet recruited soldiers, all men of military age should be made aware of this and may be drafted into the army at any time.
"What do you think of what this brat said?"
When Li Shimin was speaking, everyone could see very clearly that the emperor was clearly showing off. Your grandson is indeed very good, but there is no need to be so proud, right?
All the ministers nodded. Although they were not convinced, they could not find anyone who could compete with Li Xiang even if they searched through all their children and grandchildren. From the initial plan to pacify Goguryeo to the subsequent Southwest War, and including this letter, from all aspects, this kid had indeed surpassed many people.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty."
At this point, what else could anyone say? They could only bow and congratulate the Emperor. Although no one had said Li Xiang was a suitable successor, was there any need to say it? Everyone was a shrewd person, and they already knew what was going on. Didn't they see the Emperor's grin was almost splitting?
"Pass the decree down, appointing Li Xiang as the deputy envoy for this negotiation. Once the negotiations are successful, he will use my seal."
As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, there was a deathly silence in the room. It didn't matter if Li Xiang was appointed as the deputy envoy of the negotiations. After all, as long as the negotiations began, many people could be given a title. This was also a method often used by the court. After all, everyone had to get some benefits from the cake, not to mention the emperor's eldest grandson. It was nothing to share the credit, but if he used the seal for the emperor, it would be a big deal.
Normally, if two countries were to conclude a treaty, the emperor should personally seal it, but the emperor could not go to the front line in person, so he would send the crown prince, or other important members of the royal family. The emperor's grandson was obviously not qualified at this time, after all, he was one level lower.
What's more, there is another prince on the front line at this moment. Although he is the ninth child, he is also the legitimate son of Empress Zhangsun. In terms of qualifications, he is indeed more qualified than Li Xiang. Although Li Xiang is the eldest grandson of the emperor, he is not the crown prince.
Everyone felt a little sympathetic towards Prince Jin Li Zhi at this moment. He was obviously a prince of the imperial court and the legitimate son of Empress Zhangsun. This time, he went to the army like Li Xiang, but he didn't make any waves before and after, as if he had not participated at all.
That would have been fine, but when it came to the final negotiations, you weren't even offered a deputy envoy, and you weren't even given a chance to gain any credit. The most important thing was that when the emperor finally used his seal, it had nothing to do with you at all. What were you doing going to the front line?
"You all should go back as well. You've been busy here all day. All levels of government should step up their deployments after you return. It would be best if their spies could see us tomorrow that we are going to fight Tuyuhun to the bitter end."
Li Shimin also knew that this matter had to be done quickly. Without speed, the front line would not be supported. The people present were all people who did practical work. They said goodbye to the emperor and said they would make arrangements immediately after returning. They had to mobilize the entire Tang Dynasty within one day and let the Tuyuhun spies see clearly that we were going to fight a big war.
