Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2891 Great Power Strategy
Fang Jun came to the Liangyi Hall anxiously, and found that the banquet had already started. The servant at the door saw him and quickly led him into the hall to find his place.

Prince Li Chengqian sat at this table, raised his eyes to look at Fang Jun, didn't say much, just held the pot and poured Fang Jun a glass of wine.This kind of intimate behavior was done in public, which further highlighted his trust and closeness to Fang Jun.

Fang Jun was sincere and fearful: "I dare not be a humble minister."

"Hehe, what is there to dare to be? Although Gu is a prince, he doesn't have the courage to look down on the world. He is very close to all the lovers. Everyone gets along more happily and relaxes."

It has to be said that Li Chengqian's current positioning for himself is very suitable.

He himself has an indecisive temperament, and he can't pretend to be the majesty and domineering of His Majesty Li Er. Instead of making it nondescript and despised, it is better to show others with an approachable appearance.

Although it lacks a bit of imperial spirit, how many ministers are willing to face the deep, domineering and arbitrary emperor all day long?The so-called companion is like a tiger. Although it is the most honorable and prestigious to serve the king since ancient times, it is also too risky, and there is always a disaster of overthrow. If the emperor is softer and less decisive, it may not be a bad thing from another perspective.

After all, everyone makes mistakes. Instead of being severely punished for making a slight mistake, the emperor with a softer temper may be able to negotiate, and there will be no room for change...

Li Daozong laughed at the side and said: "Your Highness has a kind heart, and he is the most sympathetic to his ministers. His compassionate heart moves the heavens and the earth. It is really our luck to follow His Highness."

Ma Zhou also said: "Your Highness is approachable, accepting advice with an open mind, and indeed has the style of a virtuous king."

The worries in Li Chengqian's heart also eased a little, and he greeted everyone to have dinner together with a smile.

Fang Jun toasted, and everyone toasted Li Chengqian, and then took a bite of the dishes, and found that these dishes that looked very good in color had already cooled down, and the taste was not good in the mouth. chopsticks.

This type of banquet focuses on form, to show His Majesty the emperor's benevolence and love for his ministers. Naturally, form is more important than practicality. Everyone sitting here is pretending, even if they are hungry, they really can't eat a few bites.

On the contrary, His Majesty Li Er was sitting in the main seat, chatting and laughing happily, drinking and drinking with all the veterans, and they were in high spirits.

Half an hour later, the banquet was just over, and then His Majesty Li Er drove the political affairs hall to hold the first political affairs hall meeting of the new year. Officials who were not qualified to enter the political affairs hall to participate in Henan's political affairs left the palace one after another, and foreign envoys also returned to Hong Kong. Lu Temple, the ministers of Honglu Temple will give back the gifts given by the emperor according to the congratulations they carry, and issue customs defense documents, so that they can get some preferential treatment as much as possible on the way home...

In the political affairs hall, the earth dragon was burning hot, and the hot tea had already been brewed and placed on the table. The crowd headed by the emperor entered in a mighty manner, taking their seats.

Everyone drank tea and chatted casually, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.

His Majesty Li Er took a sip of tea, put down the teacup and knocked on the table. Everyone was silent for a moment, and they all sat upright with serious expressions on their faces.

His Majesty Li Er then said: "At the beginning of the new year, Vientiane will be renewed. The 18th year of Zhenguan should be a prosperous and splendid year for my Tang Dynasty. Wenzhi and martial arts will reach a new peak. I dare not say anything about the merits of the Three Emperors. The five emperors of Dechao, but at least they must create a glorious and prosperous age that has never been seen since the Qin and Han Dynasties! After a hundred years, such a good story should be left in the history. mutual encouragement."

"Your Majesty, live forever! The ministers and others swear allegiance, and death will never follow!"

All the ministers stood up one after another, bowed to the ground, and swore loudly.

"Very good! Take your seats quickly, everyone."

His Majesty Li Er was in a good mood, and when he saw Fang Jun in the second row, he asked casually: "At the main hall, the envoy of the Great Food Kingdom begged Datang to help his master resist the rebels and continue to maintain business relations with Datang. I didn't give a clear answer because I don't understand the situation of Dashi Kingdom. Fang Jun, the trade with Dashi Kingdom has always been in charge of the "Eastern Datang Company", and everything is in your hands. Let me tell you about you What's your opinion on this matter?"

The ministers were a little surprised.

Today is the Zhengdan Grand Court Meeting. Logically speaking, His Majesty Li Er should be more concerned about whether the preparations for the Eastern Expedition are in place. He will discuss it at the first meeting of the Political Affairs Hall of the new year, and strive to strive for excellence. If there is any inadequacy, it will be made up this morning.

Why are you so concerned about the situation in the Great Food Kingdom...

The Great Food Kingdom is thousands of miles away, who stole the power and established itself as the emperor, and what does it have to do with the Great Tang?
All the ministers sat down, but Fang Jun still stood, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the internal affairs of the Great Food Kingdom are too chaotic, and the conflicts of interests and factions are like a mess, which cannot be explained clearly for a while. I will write a detailed memorial later to report to Your Majesty. However, in my opinion, the Great Tang is now the most powerful country in the world, and it is the most powerful country in the world. It should have a national policy that is in line with its interests, and that is In the face of the weak, Datang needs to do its best to support it, so that it can be at ease; in the face of a strong enemy, Datang needs to divide and woo, so as to disrupt its governance."

He naturally agrees to continue to maintain business contacts with Little Hussein. On the one hand, he can continuously get more high-quality war horses, and on the other hand, he can support Little Hussein to grow and grow, and to steal the big food country. Mu'awiyah of the regime waged war.

As long as the civil war in the Great Food Kingdom continues, it will be impossible to restore its national strength.

If this kind of civil war lasts for dozens or hundreds of years and wipes out the population, then even if it takes hundreds of years, it may not be able to fully recover.

Before Muawiyah led a large army to raid the Western Regions, he was almost driven in by him, shaking Datang's rule in the Western Regions. Although he was expelled later, who can guarantee that after Muawiyah is firmly established as the caliphate of the Great Food Kingdom, Won't you invade the country again and start a war?

After hearing these words, everyone nodded in agreement.

A big country must have the demeanor of a big country. Fighting around and destroying those small countries can certainly expand the territory of the empire and plunder more people, but if this arouses resentment and makes the world hate Datang, it will not be worth the loss.

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and asked, "Then in your opinion, is it necessary to continue to maintain trade with the Great Food Kingdom and help it maintain a certain force, so that it is capable of continuing to fight against the rebels in the country?"

Fang Jundao: "Exactly. Continuing to trade with the Great Food Kingdom and stabilizing this hard-won route will allow Datang's influence to reach the far west, which is beneficial to the interests of the empire. As a big country, making All the big countries that may threaten Datang are caught in civil strife, and this should be an unswerving national policy."

From ancient times to the present, every superpower has followed such a national policy.

The so-called "on the side of the couch, how can you allow others to snore and sleep"?When a powerful enemy shows its flaws, it must be used decisively and pursue the victory, so that it can be overwhelmed in the chaos and constantly weaken its strength.

Of course, how to operate among them, while obtaining the desired benefits, can also maintain a glorious and righteous international public opinion, not only depends on the means, but also depends on the cultural accumulation of one's own country.Otherwise, it is just blindly meddling in the internal affairs of other countries, and even blatantly launching wars and invasions with some unwarranted excuses. Of course, it can take advantage of a strong national power in the short term and make others dare to be angry and dare not speak out, but in the long run it will inevitably As a result, their own prestige is damaged, their image is corrupted, and all the relatives are betrayed.

The so-called name is correct and the words are smooth.

"The people of the region don't use the borders to seal the frontier, the country doesn't take the danger of the mountains and streams, and the world doesn't use the benefits of military revolution. Those who gain the way will help more, and those who lose the way will not help. If there is little help, relatives will help them. Help more To, the world obeys. With the world obeying, attack the borders of relatives, so if a gentleman does not fight, he will win the battle."

This is the essence of Chinese culture accumulated for thousands of years. Those barbaric clans who suddenly became powerful, only know that strong ships and sharp guns are domineering, how can they understand the truth behind it?

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and thought for a while, seeing that no one else refuted, he nodded and said: "That's the case, you can handle this matter with your own hands. But remember, the Great Tang Dynasty is a kingdom of heaven, and the glory of heaven cannot be ignored." Zhui, don't just covet the petty profits in front of you, but ignore the reputation of the empire."

Fang Jun quickly took the order.

In the final analysis, His Majesty Li Er still cares more about his reputation, and this problem of being overjoyed can't be changed...

(End of this chapter)