Long live Emperor Wu!

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Mrs. Liu wiped the remaining moisture on her face and said with some yin and yang:

"Then who knows. We ordinary people all know these truths, but Miss Wang is unconventional and confident that His Highness will like her answer.

And what's strange is that His Highness only glanced at her twice, and we didn't even ask a word. "

Mrs. Wang pursed her lips and smiled sweetly, somewhat meaningfully, and said:
"Don't think too much, everyone. Your Highness just asked me a question and didn't say that she liked it. Maybe she just liked Miss Xiao's word 'admonition', but she just didn't say it out loud."

Cui and Lu looked at each other, and Lu said with a smile:

"If Sister Wang wins, you should think more about us and keep in touch with us in the future. We are all counting on you."

Wang's smile became sweeter when she heard this and said:
"Sisters are really good at joking. There is no such thing as a horoscope. Don't talk nonsense."

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In August, when the weather in the north was getting colder, His Majesty launched an eastward expedition to Goguryeo and conquered ten cities. However, it was far from his own goal of making Goguryeo surrender completely.

When the weather is cold and freezing, it is particularly unfavorable for the Tang army to attack the city, so they can only regretfully turn around.

On the way, Xu Hui, who was accompanying the driver, wrote a piece of advice. The emperor appreciated it very much. He attached it to the letter sent back to Chang'an to the prince, and asked her to deliver it to Concubine Wei on her behalf, and to spread the praise and commendation in the harem, and then placed it among those of the previous dynasty. The memorials of the ministers are preserved together.

At that time, Prince Li Shan took a look at it, then reached out and handed the book to Wu Rou, asking her to send it to Concubine Wei and explain His Majesty's will.

Wu Rou took it in her hand, looked at the beautiful handwriting on it, and couldn't help but read a few sentences:
"...Garrisoning the Liaohai Sea in the east and attacking Kunqiu in the west, the soldiers and horses were exhausted, and the pay was lost. Donating all the farmland led to endless valleys; the people who failed to capture the troops lost the already established army. Those who had a large hometown, It is a very peaceful technique; when people work hard, it is a talisman for chaos."

When she was young, her voice was like that of an oriole. Now that she is older, she has a little more maturity and gentleness, but when she reads sentences, it is still very pleasant to the ear.

Li Shan couldn't help but glance at her, and then quickly looked away, focusing on the memorial in front of him.

Of course, the beautiful articles written by Xu Hui and Xu Chongrong are also inseparable from their talents.

But after Wu Rou finished reading, she frowned in confusion and said:

"Empress Chongrong's article is really good, but... Your Majesty, Prince, has just returned the letter. He himself said that this battle was not a happy one and he was quite disappointed. Isn't he afraid that the people of the world will think the same way? Why? At this time, by publicizing Xu Chongrong’s articles, isn’t this encouraging others to scold him for wasting money and wasting people’s lives?”

When Li Shan heard this, his eyes flashed for a moment, without looking at her, but said:

"My father is such a person. If he has done something wrong, he is not afraid to admit it."

Wu Rou found it even more difficult to understand. When their father and son discussed whether they should attack Goguryeo, she listened to the whole process.

At that time, both father and son felt that it was right to attack Goguryeo.

So she opened her eyes wide and asked exaggeratedly:

"Your Majesty now feels that he made a mistake in attacking Goguryeo?" Li Shan naturally heard what she meant, but he remained calm and said in the most normal tone:

"If you win the battle, it naturally means that the decision was correct. But if the battle is not as good as expected, then it proves that something went wrong, so there is no need to be harsh."

Wu Rou suddenly felt that both father and son were very arrogant. There was no ambiguity in slapping him in the face for such a big thing.

She still felt unwilling to do so. She turned her eyes slightly, and then Prince Li Shan leaned forward and asked:
"What's wrong with that?"

Prince Li Shan felt a shadow approaching, his heart beat twice, and he immediately sat up straight as if he had seen a savage beast, and said coldly:

"You're blocking Gu's light, stay away."

Wu Rou glanced at the desk, then quickly kneeled and stepped aside, obediently moving further away from the inkstone on the desk.

The prince was obviously relieved. After a while, he leaned on the desk and explained softly:
"Goguryeo blocked Baekje's tribute, and Tang Dynasty was right to send troops to teach it a lesson, but its mistake was that it overestimated the strength of the Tang army and stormed the city, which took too long.

My father did not think of this before sending troops, and neither did I. As for whether the ministers thought of it, or whether they did not try their best to dissuade him because they cared about his mood, I don’t know.

His father once said in a letter that if Wei Zheng were here, he would be able to persuade him to be more cautious, and perhaps he would not need to suffer this aggrievement. "

Wu Rou heard this, thought for a moment, and said:
"I still can't understand. If this is the case, it would be fine if I knew it in my heart. Why does it have to be publicized and given to others? His Majesty is not afraid that the world will use this matter to slander him?"

Prince Li Shan raised his chin slightly and said somewhat proudly:

"Slander? Because of a battlefield defeat? My father has been fighting all year round and has never suffered a defeat, but what is the result?

He conquered most of the Tang Dynasty. After so many years of governance, the people's livelihood became prosperous and the population doubled. He was praised by everyone as a wise king and holy master, but he would not be erased just because of this battlefield defeat. these facts. "

He saw Wu Rou lowering her head slightly, looking like she was being taught, so he turned around and said in a normal tone:

"Of course, my father may have another meaning in doing this. Since Wei Zheng's death, there are obviously no people to tell him about his mistakes.

One day in the court, my father took the initiative to ask the courtiers if there was anything he had done wrong.As a result, all the ministers said that there was nothing wrong with him. After several rounds of questioning, one person said that his recent rewards and punishments were mostly based on his mood and preferences, not merits and demerits. If he changed this, it would be nothing.

He didn't have any big rewards at that time. It was just a small reward for having a good chat with someone, which was harmless.This advice was definitely not what he expected.

After what happened in Goguryeo, my father must have felt that the courtiers had shut up because of his expression, and their suggestions were not on point. That's why he praised and rewarded Xu Chongrong for being so sharp this time. To express your attitude so that they can feel confident telling the truth in the future. "

After hearing this, Wu Rou nodded suddenly, not forgetting to look at the prince's profile, her eyes full of admiration and admiration, and sincerely praised him:

"As expected of His Highness the Crown Prince, he sees things thoroughly and is much better than me."

Li Shan looked at her, his pupils narrowed, and his eyes flashed as if on guard. Seeing that Wu Rou was careless, he stood up from the side, put away Xu Chongrong's coat, and said:
"I will send it to the imperial concubine right now."

Li Shan looked at her leaving back, frowned slightly in distress, then relaxed again quickly, and then went to read his memorial.

(End of this chapter)