Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

Various ideas keep popping up.

He hesitated, he hesitated, he thought.

Finally, he sighed.

Li Shimin looked at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Have you really decided?"

"Qin Wenyuan, you have to know that this is not an easy thing to do. If something unexpected happens, it may be difficult to turn back."

Qin Wenyuan chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, I am going there to kill the enemy, not to put myself in danger."

"Your Majesty has personally witnessed every action I took. Your Majesty feels that every time I took action, I was well prepared."

"So, since I dare to go, I must have something to rely on."

"Your Majesty, do not worry about my safety."

Qin Wenyuan is very confident.

That kind of confidence is highly contagious.

Even Li Shimin was deeply moved at this moment.

Li Shimin pursed his lips and stroked the table with his fingers twice. The next moment, he finally let out a breath and said, "Okay, I won't stop you."

"But Qin Wenyuan, you must remember my words!"

Qin Wenyuan hurriedly looked at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin said: "First, don't forget that you are no longer alone. Changle already belongs to you. If something happens to you, Changle will be the one who suffers the most!"

"So, even if it's for Changle, we have to survive!"

When Qin Wenyuan heard his wife's name, his heart was slightly shocked.

He took a deep breath, then nodded heavily to Li Shimin and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I understand."

"second."

Li Shimin looked at Qin Wenyuan and said, "You are not just Qin Wenyuan himself, you are also the Qin Wenyuan of the Tang Dynasty. I have always placed high hopes on you. I am even ready to entrust the future of the Tang Dynasty to you. So, Qin Wenyuan, you must remember that every action you take will determine the future of the Tang Dynasty."

"Will the future of the Tang Dynasty be more prosperous or will it be without successors?"

"Will the future of the people of the Tang Dynasty be happier and more fulfilled, or will it be cold and hopeless?"

"Your life and death depend on this!"

"So... you have to live! You have to live!"

Qin Wenyuan nodded heavily again.

Before, he always had it easy because someone took responsibility for him.

But now, with his higher status, more power, and more fame, he should also take corresponding responsibilities.

"And the third..."

Li Shimin looked at Qin Wenyuan and spoke in a much softer tone: "Never forget, Datang is your home. No matter how you do in the past, in our hearts, you will always be the best. We will always be your strongest backing. We... have been waiting for your safe return!"

When Qin Wenyuan heard Li Shimin's words, his heart was filled with warmth.

He knew that the fact that Li Shimin, as the king of a country, could say these words only showed that Li Shimin really regarded him as a relative.

Otherwise, a king of a country would never say such emotional words to his subjects.

Qin Wenyuan took a deep breath, bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty's concern and care for me are all remembered in my heart."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I promise that I will return safely from this trip!"

Li Shimin nodded slightly and said, "Young eagles will eventually spread their wings. If you want to go, then go ahead."

"However, we must be well prepared and fight a prepared battle."

Qin Wenyuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely make thorough preparations. Before setting off, I will prepare everything I need."

Li Shimin was still relatively confident about Qin Wenyuan.

Qin Wenyuan is smart, calm, and never acts radically.

Everything is planned before it is decided.

Therefore, although I still inevitably have some worries, I still have great faith in Qin Wenyuan in my heart.

He said, "When are you going to leave?"

Qin Wenyuan thought for a moment and said, "The sooner the better. Three days is enough for me to prepare everything thoroughly."

"If possible, it would be best to set off in three days."

Li Shimin frowned and said, "Three days is too short."

"I will convene the Alliance Council tomorrow. If everything goes well, there will be a result tomorrow."

"But it will take some time for the alliance's orders to reach other countries."

"At the same time, it will take some time for countries to mobilize their troops."

"So, I think, no matter how fast it is, it will take at least half a month."

Qin Wenyuan shook his head and said, "No, it's been too long."

"If Beidou gets wind of this, that much time will be enough for them to make adequate preparations."

Li Shimin said: "But there is no way. After all, they are not one country, and many countries are far away from each other. It is not easy to act in unison."

Qin Wenyuan pursed his lips and said immediately: "Your Majesty can do this."

Li Shimin hurriedly looked at Qin Wenyuan.

Qin Wenyuan said: "Your Majesty will issue an order tomorrow, asking all countries to send troops as quickly as possible."

"Then your majesty will inform all countries of the situation and tell them that our current dispatch of troops will be a surprise attack on Nanzhao. This will put much less pressure and result in fewer casualties."

"But if we waste time, Nanzhao will probably be prepared, and there will definitely be huge casualties."

"So your majesty gives them time. No matter when they send out troops, your majesty said that in ten days, we must see the troops sent by various countries at the border of Nanzhao."

"If any country is late, then that country will delay the marching speed of all the alliance armies. When the time comes to fight against Nanzhao, if Nanzhao is prepared, then let those latecomers be the vanguard!"

"The vanguard is definitely in danger, but who made them late? It was because they were late that Nanzhao was prepared. So if they don't face the danger, who will?"

"Your Majesty, just tell them this. I believe many countries will agree. This is the advantage of the alliance. The minority obeys the majority. Even if some countries want to take advantage, they will not have the opportunity to do so."

"And 10,000 troops is not a small number for some small countries. If they really lose them, it will be a huge blow, so... they will definitely not be willing to make such sacrifices. Therefore, they will definitely try their best to arrive within the specified time!"

"certainly……"

Qin Wenyuan paused and said, "We can't just use big sticks, we have to give some sweet treats as well."

"For example, Your Majesty can say that after conquering Nanzhao, the spoils obtained will be distributed first according to the order in which the countries arrive!"

"In this case, with the big stick and the sweet dates, I don't believe they won't obey!"

As Li Shimin listened to Qin Wenyuan's words, his eyes brightened again and again.

He clapped his hands and said, "Yes, why didn't I think of it, Qin Wenyuan, this is a good idea!"

"but……"

He frowned again and said, "Ten days may not be enough for some countries that are very far away from Nanzhao. Even if they are not delayed, I am still worried that they will not be able to arrive."

Qin Wenyuan laughed and said, "Your Majesty, you underestimate these envoys and those countries. I believe that these envoys will definitely find a way to send the news back to their countries in a very short time."

"And an army of 10,000 can be mobilized at any time. As long as they don't get delayed on the way, I've calculated that they can definitely arrive!"

"We can even lend them a passage so they don't have to take a long detour."

"In this case, if they are still too late..."

Qin Wenyuan sneered, "Then don't blame us for really using them as a warning to others. Alliance, sometimes it's not enough to just be gentle, we still need to kill the chicken to scare the monkey!"

As the emperor, Li Shimin naturally understood what Qin Wenyuan meant.

Nothing can be accomplished by simply giving benefits or simply applying pressure.

Benefits and pressure go hand in hand. Appeasement and the big stick fall at the same time.

The two cooperate with each other and work closely together.

This is how you can perfectly manipulate others.

This is the way to steer an emperor.

The same is true for countries.

A country can actually be regarded as a person.

As long as the method is right, there is no essential difference between this and controlling ministers.

Li Shimin thought about it and said, "In this case, ten days will be enough."

"Originally, it would take them at least half a month to send out troops, and it would take several days to send troops to Nanzhao."

"By then, it may take more than 20 days."

"But now, according to your method, we can directly reduce the time to ten days. I believe that even if Nanzhao hears the news, it will definitely not have enough time to respond."

Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly and said, "Ten days is the shortest time we can achieve at present. Any shorter time will not be practical."

"And Nanzhao will definitely learn that we are going to deal with them. This kind of thing cannot be concealed, but because the time is too short, they don't have time to make all kinds of arrangements. In other words, they can only watch us attack them."

Li Shimin laughed and said, "That's right. Only by letting them watch how they perish can I relieve my hatred!"

He took a deep breath, looked at Qin Wenyuan, and said, "Okay, since you have decided to go, then you should prepare well."

"I will hold an alliance meeting tomorrow, and everything will proceed as you planned. I will do my best to help you realize your plan!"

"Qin Wenyuan, you must return safely and victoriously!"

Qin Wenyuan bowed slightly to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will not let you down!"

After saying that, he did not stay any longer and turned around and left.

It was still early when we left the palace.

Qin Wenyuan let out a long breath and stretched lazily.

The purpose of entering the palace has been achieved.

He regained face for his wife.

Then, he explained his plan to Li Shimin.

There would no longer be any trouble for me to go to Nanzhao.

Before leaving, I basically did everything I needed to do.

The next step is to prepare for the trip to Nanzhao.

This is the first time I will fight the Beidou Society head-on. For the first time, I don’t have to worry about this or that. I don’t have to restrain my abilities anymore. I can do whatever I want…

Qin Wenyuan is also very much looking forward to it.

The previous battles with Beichen were all in Chang'an, and there were too many people in the city.

So Qin Wenyuan was somewhat restrained.

Beichen can do whatever he wants.

But he can't.

He must consider the safety of the people.

So there are many things he can't do.

Even if those things could effectively help him deal with Beichen, he couldn't do them.

But now it's different.

Once he went to Nanzhao, he wouldn't have to worry about those things anymore.

He can do whatever he wants.

He can go all out!

Even he wasn't sure how terrifying he would be when he really used his full strength.

But he knew that Beichen and Beidou would definitely be surprised!

Do you really think that what he had before was the full extent of his strength?
Do not!
That was just his move because he was restricted.

At best, it can only be 60% to 70% of its strength.

So, he believed...

If Beichen was in Nanzhao, he would definitely shock Beichen.

Let Beichen know what the real you is like!
At the same time, Beichen and Beidou will feel what it means to be bone-chilled cold.

Offending yourself...

Ah!
Soon, they will know the consequences!

Qin Wenyuan chuckled a few times, waved his sleeves, and walked out of the palace with a big laugh.

He suddenly remembered something.

Great Sage, why are you going here?
Break through the sky!

What if you never come back?
Then leave and never come back!
But he won't never come back!

He went there to defeat Lingxiao and return victoriously!
Qin Wenyuan left the palace like this. He did not return to the Qin Mansion directly, but went to the Ministry of Works first.

Arriving at the Ministry of Works, Qin Wenyuan met the Minister of Works and directly explained his purpose: "Sir Cen, I need the Ministry of Works to make some things. The time is tight and the task is heavy. I hope the Ministry of Works can give full support."

Minister of Industry Cen Wenben heard what Qin Wenyuan said and said, "I wonder what you want to make, Lord Qin?"

Qin Wenyuan took out some papers from his pocket, handed them to Cen Wenben, and said, "These are them."

Cen Wenben glanced across the paper.

The next moment, his expression changed slightly and his eyes opened suddenly.

"This...these..."

Qin Wenyuan chuckled and said, "It's a little special, but it will play a vital role in the future for the Tang Dynasty, so I hope Lord Cen can help speed up the production."

Cen Wenben withdrew his shocked gaze from the paper.

He glanced at Qin Wenyuan, then took a deep breath, nodded heavily, and said, "Okay, my Ministry of Industry will do its best."

"I don't know when Lord Qin wants it."

Qin Wenyuan thought for a moment and said, "Five days at the latest. It would be best if it could be sooner."

In ten days all the troops will reach the border of Nanzhao.

It takes four days to get from Datang to Nanzhao.

However, Datang is the leader after all, and Qin Wenyuan also needs to check out the location in advance, so he has to set off at least one day in advance.

Therefore, the maximum time he could stay in Chang'an was only five days.

Cen Wenben frowned and said, "Five days is a bit too urgent. The time is too tight."

"Can't we have a few more days?"

"no!"

Qin Wenyuan shook his head and said, "If we delay, something bad will happen."

"I can afford to wait, but the enemy won't give us that much time."

"so…………"

He said, "Master Cen, the Ministry of Works needs to find a solution. No matter what, it must be completed within five days. This will be of great help to us in the future."

(End of this chapter)