Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 247 Northeast Military Governor's Office
Baekje, against the will of the Tang Dynasty, followed Goguryeo to bully Silla, and even dared to send troops to assist Goguryeo in resisting the Tang Dynasty.

If it doesn't perish, who will?

Goguryeo was his fate.

However, Silla’s affairs are a bit troublesome.

This little brother was extremely respectful to the Tang Dynasty and provided high-quality Silla maids.

It's really hard to justify wanting to destroy someone else's country.

The situation has now reached this point. If Silla is left on the peninsula, Li Shimin will definitely agree.

Even Li Chengqian would never tolerate the existence of Silla.

But everyone still has to save face.

The teacher has a legitimate reason and must carry it through.

Even if they want to devour Silla, they have to frame him with a crime.

After a few days of rest, Li Ji and Cheng Zhijie's army set out for Baekje. They did not have to worry too much about the battle of Baekje.

Not to mention that Baekje was in a panic after learning that Goguryeo had been destroyed, even with the small amount of troops they had, they were not enough to defeat the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin was walking in the palace, with Li Chengqian beside him.

The others were hanging not far behind.

The emperor and the crown prince were discussing matters, so they didn't dare to follow too closely.

“Silla, it’s a troublesome matter.”

"What is the prince going to do?"

Li Shimin asked.

He almost shouted out the word "Gao Ming" several times, but every time the words came out of his mouth, he turned into "Prince".

"It's included."

Li Chengqian said: "Let Shangguan Yi go and persuade the King of Silla to submit."

"If that doesn't work, then we can only use force."

This place of Silla must be eaten.

It served as a springboard for the Tang Dynasty, overlooking the island of Dongying.

This was Li Chengqian's established strategic intention. It was impossible to allow Silla to continue to exist.

"Alright."

Li Shimin said: "I will grant him a title of nobility and make him a duke, and he will stay in Chang'an."

He has no objection.

If the problem can be solved internally without using violence, it is best.

With the power to destroy Goguryeo and Baekje, as long as the King of Silla is not a fool, he will know how to make a choice.

Either follow in his footsteps, or go to Chang'an and become a free and easy Duke.

"I know everything about the gunpowder."

Li Shimin suddenly said.

Li Chengqian was not surprised. He asked, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

He knew that at this moment, Li Shimin was going to confront him.

Otherwise I wouldn't have mentioned this suddenly.

Li Shimin did not answer immediately. He took two steps and said, "Zhi Nu told me."

"When I first saw it, I was shocked. I didn't expect there was such a sharp weapon."

"The Goguryeo army of 300,000 was like a headless fly under the explosion of gunpowder."

Li Chengqian listened silently, and said so much just to pave the way for what was to come.

"So, I'm going to set up a rocket battalion."

"Use your Prince's Guard as the backbone and expand it to 30 to 50,000 people."

Li Shimin said: "Your prince's guards are under your full authority. How about re-selecting them?"

"how many people?"

Li Chengqian said.

This is a request.

He also agreed to give the Prince's Guard to Li Shimin and set up the Rocket Battalion.

This is actually a good thing for him.

No matter what, the soldiers who left the Prince's Guard spread to the army, which invisibly strengthened Li Chengqian's voice in the army.

It's impossible that if you're not in the Prince's Guard, you won't appreciate the Prince's kindness, right?
In addition, by changing the Tang army's combat methods, the overall strength of the Tang army can be qualitatively improved.

What the Prince's Guards reveal in this battle will also be taken seriously by the government and the public.

From the perspective of the overall development, it is extremely beneficial to the promotion and invention of science and technology.

The future is expected!

"Are you so neat and tidy?" Li Shimin was very surprised. "I thought you would argue with me."

This was indeed something he had not expected. Li Chengqian was so free and easy that it made him feel a little embarrassed.

"The Prince's Guards are mine, but they are also soldiers of the Tang Dynasty."

"Also under the leadership of your majesty."

Li Chengqian said calmly, "Your Majesty wants to expand and reuse the soldiers of the Crown Prince's Guard. I hope Your Majesty will do whatever he wants."

"I believe the soldiers are overjoyed."

Li Shimin walked in silence and did not speak for a while.

He was indeed afraid of the power of the prince's guards, but the prince's straightforward answer made him feel a little embarrassed.

"In addition, Li Ting and his team developed explosives with money from the Eastern Palace, but in fact it was also drawn from His Majesty's inner treasury."

Li Chengqian did not take any credit for the work; the money was indeed given by Li Shimin.

It’s just that Li Shimin didn’t know that the money was used for the research and development of gunpowder.

"After all, everything depends on your Majesty's support."

This made Li Shimin even more silent.

Sometimes he really couldn't understand what this big boy was thinking.

If it were someone else, not only would they hide it, they would also never give up the credit.

But from what he said, the greatest credit goes to Li Shimin himself.

This straightforward answer actually made Li Shimin feel a little embarrassed.

It looked as if he was a thief instead, sneaking around, suspicious and worried.

"Since the prince has said so, I will follow his advice."

"The guard force remains at 5,000."

"But whatever you want to do, I will support you."

Li Shimin thought about it and felt that he was a little too indebted.

Li Chengqian smiled. This was what he was waiting for.

After all, you, Li Shimin, are too embarrassed to eat and whore for free.

"There's someone I want to keep."

"Who?"

"Pei Xingjian." Li Chengqian said, "I'm going to be of great use."

The two walked casually, but the topic gradually moved towards the crucial decision-making level.

"We have conquered Goguryeo, but we still need to govern and educate them."

Li Chengqian said: "I envision setting up three provinces in Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla."

"To the north of Goguryeo, Liaobei Road was established; to the south of Goguryeo and north of Baekje, Liaozhong Road was established; and to Baekje and Silla, Liaodong Road was established."

"The three provinces merged and were placed under the Northeastern Grand Military Governor's Office, which temporarily held military and political power."

"The seat of government is in Pyongyang."

Li Shimin frowned slightly and said, "This has no precedent and conflicts with other doctrines."

"These three provinces and the Northeastern Grand Military Governor's Office are special cases."

Li Chengqian said: "It is not the same as the 'Tao' in China."

"It can be regarded as a pilot administrative point outside the Tang Dynasty, and it can be regarded as a province in the future."

He was afraid that Li Shimin would not understand, so he said it was enlightenment.

"It would be better to just call it a province."

Li Shimin said: "Liaobei Province, Liaozhong Province, Liaodong Province."

“That’s how we can differentiate them.”

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "That's fine too."

"The provinces set up two sets of military and political institutions, which are not subordinate to each other, do not interfere with each other, and are independent of each other."

"The Grand Governor's Mansion is up there..."

Li Shimin thought thoughtfully, "This way, there will be a lot more seats."

The three provinces are equivalent to six sets of civil and military positions.

Although this position is far in the north, it is a promotion in terms of official rank.

I don’t know how many people are thinking about it.

This will involve a considerable struggle for interests.

“The more difficult the situation, the more it can sharpen people.”

"If the Northeastern Governor's Office area, especially that plain, can be developed and cultivated, how much grain can be produced?"

Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin had also seen that endless plain.

It is simply a dream place for farming.

The prince's intention to develop that grassland is obvious.

"An official who can transform this barren land into another granary for the Tang Dynasty must have proven his ability. If he is promoted to the imperial court, he will be a capable official."

Nothing can better hone the abilities of officials than this.

As long as it can be managed well.

Li Chengqian was generous in giving them opportunities to serve as officials in the central government.

Regardless of other factors, these officials are definitely more capable than local officials.

"Are you planning to let Pei Xingjian be the Grand Commander of the Northeastern Grand Commandery?"

Li Shimin understood immediately, "He is less than 30 years old, can he take on such a big responsibility?"

"Don't force the issue."

"Besides, the Governor's Office has the military and political power of three provinces. It is far away from the center. Isn't the power too heavy?"

Is this a case of forcing things to happen?

Li Chengqian didn't pay much attention.

He had extremely high hopes for Pei Xingjian and was about to start training him.

"No, Pei Xingjian is not suitable. He should be the chief official of a province."

"Oh? Then who do you think can be the commander-in-chief?"

"Han Yuan!"

"Who is this person?"

Li Shimin had some impression of Han Yuan, but he couldn't remember her at the moment.

The person who left an impression on him must be a high-ranking official.

"Jiro's teacher."

"An official rank below the fourth rank."

After being reminded, Li Shimin remembered, "It's the Han Yuan you wanted in the beginning, right?"

"Correct."

"This guy is pretty good."

Li Shimin nodded, "What about the other two provinces?"

"In Liaodong Province, Shangguan Yi persuaded Silla to submit to the country. It was him."

"Liu Rengui is more suitable for Liaozhong Province."

Pei Xingjian was the governor of Liaobei Province.

Both of them are Li Shimin's men.

He couldn't help but nod and said, "It's the same old saying. The Grand Commandery has too much power. It's not good if there is no check and balance."

"Your Majesty, there is no arrangement for the more than 200,000 prisoners yet, right?"

"what do you think?"

"The Northeast is too far away from Chang'an. Regardless of whether there are checks and balances, the imperial court is powerless to develop this area. It is too far away to reach."

Li Chengqian stopped and looked at the people hanging in the distance, and said, "Why not use 200,000 captives in Youzhou to build a secondary capital."

"First, it is to show the court's determination to govern the Northeast, and second, it can also keep an eye on the Grand Military Governor's Office..."

Li Shimin suddenly turned around, looked at Li Chengqian, and said, "Is this your purpose?"

"Your Majesty, do you think this is a bad idea?"

"But there is Taiyuan."

"Taiyuan can see Youzhou, and Youzhou can see the three provinces of Liaodong."

Li Shimin frowned and thought about it, but did not respond immediately.

Li Chengqian knew that he was moved.

This is how it all connects.

Chang'an is very close to Luoyang, and Luoyang is also close to Taiyuan, but Taiyuan is too far away from the northeast.

There is no fulcrum in the middle.

I'm afraid that won't work.

Establishing a secondary capital in Youzhou would not only provide a fulcrum, but also make use of the 200,000 captives.

The biggest function of this secondary capital was actually to help Li Shimin look after the three provinces of Liaodong.

What it means is that no matter how far away you are, the emperor’s majesty is still there and he is still watching you.

Li Shimin was not confident in the power of the Grand Marshal's Office, so he felt more at ease having a secondary capital.

(End of this chapter)