Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 280 The golden knife is the record, and the jade seal is the evidence.

The impromptu convening of the court ceremony dispersed, and the atmosphere among the officials of the Li Dynasty was slightly dignified, and they all left in a hurry.

Only Aohou Lihu was stopped by the eunuch in the palace at this time, and he bluntly said that Li Weining was summoned for something.

Li Hu's face was calm, but when he heard the news, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Chen Feng's inexplicable sudden death, and his only son Chen Liyan's escape, was obviously a hurdle for Li Hu!

When he followed the eunuch into the palace, Li Weining hadn't changed the full armor that showed his determination to fight.

Li Weining hid his worries and dissatisfaction very well. When he saw Li Weining, he didn't say a word, and immediately bowed down and said in a deep voice:
"Meet the king!"

When Li Weining saw Li Hu coming, a gentle look appeared on his face, and he said quickly:
"Sikong is free!"

Because of Li Weining's great efforts when he seized the throne, one of the former nine ministers, Li Hu, who was granted the title of Marquis Ao, is now in the position of Sikong, leading the Li Chao Shaofu, Da Si Nong, and Zongzheng three yamen.And because Li Weining relied heavily on him, he was unrivaled in the limelight in the court, and together with Chen Feng, he was the head of the Li Dynasty's civil and military classes.

Li Hu stood up, lowered his head and said:

"The king summoned his ministers to come, but do you have something important to ask?"

Li Weining heard this, looked at Li Hu, pondered for a moment, then suddenly said:
"Does Sikong know that Yunguo gave the late Taiwei Chen Feng a posthumous title?"

Li Hu nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Emperor Yun Kingdom bestowed the posthumous title 'Zhong Zhuang'!"

Li Weining suddenly sneered and said:
"Serving the king with all one's heart is called loyalty. You can't be talented if you are strong. The emperor of Yunguo is secretly saying that Chen Feng is loyal and talented in martial arts. The reason why he was defeated twice caused the country's vitality to be seriously injured. Is it the fault of the lonely king?"

Hearing this, Li Hu opened his mouth to speak, but in the end he couldn't utter a word, so he could only lower his head with his eyelids lowered.

No one responded to the conversation and condemned Xiao Cheng, and the surroundings became quiet, inexplicably a little embarrassed.

Li Weining looked at the unresponsive Li Hu and frowned.

Seeing such an atmosphere, Pi Hui panicked again.

Although everyone knows some things well, don't show them like this!

A few days ago, Chen Fenggang, the mainstay of the Li Dynasty army, died.This is because he is now carrying the scapegoat, resulting in a bad reputation, which has not caused too much trouble.

But Aohou Lihu is not only recognized as the head of civil servants today, but also a son of the clan.Its character is precious and its prestige is not low.If something happens to him again at this time, then the problem will be serious!

However, Li Weining has not become so stupid that he had an attack at this time.

Seeing that Li Hu didn't answer, he suppressed his unhappiness, coughed lightly, his tone was still gentle, and continued:

"This is just Yunguo's means to attack Guzhi's prestige! If this continues, the public opinion will change sooner or later... Fortunately, Emperor Xia sent someone to contact Gu, agreeing that the two countries will join forces to help our country regain its former homeland. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Opportunity, Gu must not hesitate at this time. Sikong, do you understand Gu's painstaking efforts?"

Speaking of this, Li Weining paused slightly, with a sigh in his eyes, and said in a low voice:
"The Taiwei also knew about this matter before his death. He secretly raised the supplies and food that are now prepared... Some things are forced to do. The overall situation is like this, and the country is weakening day by day. Go down like this day by day!"

Li Hu pursed his lips, hearing Li Weining's sigh, there was a hint of grief and indignation.He sighed slightly in his heart, no longer hesitated, bowed down, and said solemnly:

"Your Majesty, have you ever thought it through? Yun Guo's soldiers are at their peak, and Xia Guo's side may not be able to do anything. If this army fails, I'm afraid there is really no way out! Even if you win the battle by betting on the luck of the country , but what about the country of Xia? It’s easy to ask the gods, but it’s hard to send the gods away!”

Hearing these words, Li Weining felt that Li Hu was sincere this time, and felt a little relieved.

Li Weining raised his head slightly and said proudly:
"The state of Xia is powerful and unrivaled. The soldiers of the State of Yun are in full swing and unstoppable. But when it comes to naval forces, our country's naval forces in the east and west are the undisputed number one among the naval forces of all countries in the world!"

The Li Dynasty was the weakest among the Three Kingdoms, and it didn't have too many mountains, rivers and natural dangers.The reason why it can be passed down for hundreds of years is the most important thing is the east and west navy of the Li Dynasty!

The Li Dynasty was located in the south of Tiannan, surrounded by the sea on three sides, and only the north was bordered by the Kingdom of Yun and the Kingdom of Xia.Of course, since the land of the four states of Yongzhou was captured by the Yun Kingdom, it only borders on the Yun Kingdom.

The east and west navies of the Le Dynasty were stationed in Dao Buri Prefecture in the west of the Le Dynasty, and Nam Dinh Prefecture in the east, respectively, to guard against the invasion of Yun Kingdom and Xia Kingdom from the sea.

Compared with the other soldiers and horses of the Li Dynasty who are as fearful of clouds as tigers, these two groups of well-trained and well-armored navy are the foundation of Li Dynasty's defense, and it is the foundation for Li Weining to really have the courage to cooperate with Xia State to counterattack Yun State!

"As for Xia Kingdom... Naturally, it is impossible not to take back all the lands of the four states in the north. But even so, it is better than losing them all! Without the frontier army of Yongzhou camp, the military strength of Yun Kingdom will be greatly reduced. Arrived At that time, in order to fight against the most powerful Xia Kingdom, Yun Kingdom had no choice but to form an alliance with our Li Dynasty again!"

Li Hu had never commanded an army before, so he knew nothing about military affairs.But at this time, he shook his head firmly and said:

"Your Majesty, no matter how elite the navy is, they are no match for the Yun Kingdom's army on land!"

No matter how elite the navy is, can they still drive the boat to land?

Li Weining did not hide anything from him, and told all the strategies Chen Feng had set before:

"We can send sailors to go upstream from the estuary of the Red River in Shenglong Prefecture, bypass Xiushan County of Yunguo, go straight to Shicheng County, and cross the river by iron chain, so as to isolate the four prefectures of Yong, Yi, Ju, and Qin from the border of Yunguo."

"If Xia Guo's plan goes well, there will be turmoil in the Yongzhou camp. The soldiers and horses of the Anpei County camp will be dispatched at the same time, and together with Xia Guo, they will clear the Yun Kingdom's frontier army!"

Li Hu was a little dazed, but thinking that this was Chen Feng's last plan, he showed no hesitation, and immediately cupped his hands and said:

"What should I do, please tell the king."

"Gu Yujia's personal expedition, all the affairs of the middle school are in your hands!" Li Hu stood up, held Li Hu's arm tightly, and confessed solemnly.

Just looking at Li Weining's appearance at this time, Guardian Li was immediately moved, and said sincerely:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

The two monarchs and ministers got along well, and after a heart-to-heart chat with each other, Li Hu was full of fighting spirit and spirited, and hurried out of the palace.Just looking at this expression, it seems that he can't help but want to do a big job now, to live up to the king's trust.

Seeing the sound of Li Hu leaving, Li Weining, who was originally full of sincerity, suddenly had a cold smile at the corner of his mouth. Looking at Li Hu's leaving figure, his eyes became extremely deep and frightening.

After Chen Feng's death, Li Weining couldn't guarantee whether this Li Hu would also feel sad...

Now that the situation is like this, he can't be moved.But later, we must find a way to get rid of him!

And at this moment, Li Hu walked out of the palace quickly and got on the frame of his carriage, the excited look on his face slowly dissipated, and the worried look emerged.

Now Chen Feng is dead, and his only son Chen Liyan has fled.The former members of the Chen family in the army either swore to die allegiance to the country, or even went so far as to personally capture and kill their own former robes, in order to receive a certificate of honor.That is to take only a few soldiers, abandon the soldiers under his command and flee.

On the bright side, Li Weining has already controlled the situation.

But behind the scenes, the consequences of Chen Feng's death are not just that simple!
Just like Li Hu, at this time a grudge was born in his heart, and he no longer trusted the monarch he was loyal to as usual.

Must, leave a way out for yourself!

Li Hu thought silently in his heart.

And at this moment, suddenly, the voice of the loyal confidant of Fuchu came from outside the carriage frame.

"Master Hou!"

Li Hu came back to his senses slightly, and said in a deep voice:

"What's the matter?"

"Master Hou, please allow your subordinates to come forward and report!" The voice of the confidant at this time seemed slightly agitated.

Hearing this, Li Hu didn't hesitate anymore, and immediately said:
"Come in and report!"

Hearing this, his confidant quickly jumped onto the frame, holding a slightly quaint and large brocade box, and knelt down in front of Li Hu.

At this time, the expression of this confidant seemed a little strange.

Excitement, joy, bewilderment, and panic were intertwined on his face at this time, which was quite complicated.

Li Hu frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"What's the matter?"

Seeing this, his confidant quickly raised the brocade box in his hand and said excitedly:
"Master Hou, this is destiny!"

Li Hu was a little puzzled, and shouted:
"What the hell? Say it!"

Hearing this, the subordinate quickly opened the brocade box in his hand.

In between, a golden light flashed when the brocade box was opened.

Li Hu looked over, and saw that in the brocade box, there were quietly placed a simple, heavy, exquisitely carved jade seal, and a golden long knife with ornate decoration and inlaid with pearls and jade.

On the brocade box, there are sixteen ancient seals engraved.

"Destiny returns, revitalize Da'an. The golden sword is the record, and the jade seal is the evidence."

Li Hu's hole suddenly shrank, his eyes widened, and he asked nervously and eagerly:
"Where did this thing come from?"

Hearing the words, the subordinates lowered their voices and replied cautiously:

"The beams in the lobby of the mansion collapsed and broke the ground, exposing this thing..."

When the confidant said this, his face couldn't hide his excitement, and said:
"Master Hou, please don't worry, the subordinates have already guarded the people in the mansion who know about this matter...Master Hou, this is the destiny! I will go to the country in peace, and I will definitely be revived in your hands!"

Hearing this, Li Hu stared blankly at the golden knife and jade seal in front of him, feeling a little cold in his heart.

What a coincidence!

Who is behind the scenes, who is even able to use his hands and feet in the lobby of his Hou Mansion?
But at the same time, when looking at the fanatical eyes of his subordinates, Li Hu's heart suddenly moved.

A thought that had never been thought of before, which was quite rebellious, was born in his heart unstoppably.

Or is there really a destiny in this world?Is this thing a warning from the heavens...

　I have something to do today, [-] words first, and I will fill it up tomorrow...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)