Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 576

To put it bluntly, Li Shimin sent Qu Tuquan over to beat Sun Xiangfu because he had no good way to deal with him. If it was a matter of lip service, Qu Tuquan, who is not very politically capable, could not win against Sun Xiangfu.

"I've finished my question. However, as a subject and colleague, I have a word to advise you. You lack the thought of being a minister with your majesty as the main one. This is a very dangerous thing. If one day your majesty's political views are different from Your proposition does not match, you may choose to use your own way to fight against, or change His Majesty, this is actually the same nature as what Wang Hao did, so you understand."

What Qu Tuquan said couldn't be more clear, Sun Xiangfu would not understand, this is a warning from his secret security system to Sun Xiangfu, from now on, the money and power belonging to Sun Xiangfu, I am afraid that they will all be subject to the secret security system Closely monitored.

Moreover, Qu Tuquan's worries are not unreasonable. Essentially speaking, Wang Hao and Sun Xiangfu have a lot in common. The appearance of it is just that the concept is diametrically opposed.

But they forgot that Li Shimin is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, or in other words, the real master of this world. He only accepts this world and goes on according to his own will. Anyone else can only help him complete his mission. Ideas, instead of imposing your own ideas, let him, the monarch, follow other people's ideas.

For example, now, Li Shimin's heart is to take advantage of the time when he is young and strong, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are full of fine food, and the domestic economy is also improving, to establish more achievements and truly unify the world. This world is below the sky. All places, not just the Central Plains.

Sun Xiangfu, on the other hand, wants him to stop the external expansion by force, stabilize the internal, and slowly achieve the goal of expansion with non-war means of economic development.

This conflicted with Li Shimin's ideas, and Wang Hao was the point that ignited this conflict.

In fact, this point should have erupted during the Eastern Expedition. At that time, Sun Xiangfu actually opposed the conquest of Liaodong by force without sufficient preparation.

However, Wang Hao had already figured out the matter, and Datang could only hold his nose to deal with it. As a result, although Datang won an all-round victory in the Eastern Expedition, more than 1 people were killed in total. people.

Perhaps, in Li Shimin's view, the battle damage is very low and acceptable, but Sun Xiangfu thinks that it is not worth it. More than 1 young and strong soldiers represent more than 1 families and let them continue to reproduce Going on, after a few generations, the population may be tens of thousands. The key point is that the number of people who died in this battle in Liaodong was as high as 10 million. These people can actually be counted as the loss of Datang.

At that time, Datang was actually not inferior to Goguryeo's output. If we could use methods similar to Xue Yantuo, then everyone would not have to die, and in the process of development, they would naturally integrate into one.

"I never thought that it would be detrimental to His Majesty and the country, so ah! Your words are in vain. I very much welcome the Secret Guard's surveillance of all the properties under my name. To be honest, I am very concerned about the property under my name. Management and control is basically a hands-off shopkeeper. If it weren't for you to help me count, I wouldn't even know that I have so many properties under my name. You'd better find out all the corrupt and perverted things under my subordinates, so that I can clean them up. "Sun Xiangfu shook the brochure that Qu Tuquan just handed over with a smile.

"This is the best. I have told you what should be said and what should not be said. Your Majesty relies heavily on your talent, and hopes that this world will become better and better in the future. So, next, please You continue to do your best for Datang and complete the tasks assigned by His Majesty, and I have other official duties, so I will take my leave."

After Qu Tuquan finished speaking, he stood up and clasped his fists to bid farewell and walked out, while Sun Xiangfu got up and said, "After that, I don't have to wait for you to ask me at the house anymore!"

"Of course, you have always been free to come and go. By the way, His Majesty will hold a banquet in the Wangjiang Tower in the afternoon, and summon representatives from foreign countries. Important ministers like you should be invited to attend."

"Then thank you for telling me, I will make preparations early."

The two "you" came to "you" for a long time, but they were actually not very comfortable. This was a manifestation of their respect and fear for each other.

Just like Li Shimin's attitude towards enjoying happiness now, he likes his talent, but also fears that when he grows up, he will be out of control and threaten the country in the future.

You know, in many cases, it's not that he doesn't want to, so he won't do it.For example, in his fight with Prince Li Jiancheng, many times, he was pushed forward by his subordinates, and it became more and more intense.

Because if he didn't take this step, his subordinates would have no chance of promotion, and even their lives would be threatened.

It's not that Li Shimin's heart is not broad enough, or that he doesn't trust Sun Xiangfu's character, but that he is worried that Sun Xiangfu's accumulation of wealth and political power is too fast, and he will be pushed forward in the end.

In just a few short years, he has grown from a grassroots with no roots to a force that is no less powerful than the five surnames and seven families in all aspects. What will it look like if this continues?
When the time comes, will the people gathered under his command have more ideas?
The heartless Sun Xiangfu had never considered these things, but Li Shimin, as the emperor, had to consider them.

After Qu Tuquan came out, Sun Xiangfu also breathed a sigh of relief. With Qu Tuquan's appearance, it can be seen that Li Shimin wanted to turn Wang Hao's story over. As for what he said in a roundabout way Things like money and political opinions are just an entry point. If Li Shimin really wants to discuss these matters with Sun Xiangfu, even if he doesn't talk to him face to face, at least he should send a knowledgeable person like Zhang Sun Wuji to talk about it. .

Turning back to the house, Sun Xiangfu saw Yu Xiuer who was dressed at home. She had been listening outside the study for a long time, "Husband, did you hear Commander Qu Tu's words?"

"I've listened, I've listened, as long as Xiu'er talks to me, my husband can listen to anything."

Anyway, Wang Hao is dead, and no matter how bad the future affairs in the court are, they must be within the control range. Sun Xiangfu has already made plans. Play with the children and live a leisurely rural life for a few years.

"Okay, my husband..."

"Grandpa, Mr. Wang Xu is here."

Yu Xiu'er is planning to talk to Sun Xiangfu about the way of being a minister!Then I heard Zhang Ke shouting outside the yard.

"Uh, that, Xiu'er, just avoid it for a while! You are not allowed to eavesdrop, if you are found out, it will be very embarrassing for your husband."

Hearing this, Yu Xiu'er gave Sun Xiangfu a white look, turned around and walked towards the back house.

With Wang Xu, Sun Xiangfu was naturally not too polite. When he entered the small courtyard of the study, Sun Xiangfu immediately gave Zhang Ke an order to strictly prohibit anyone from approaching. After that, Wang Xu said with a proud face, "The task assigned by Brother Zhengming , I finally completed it satisfactorily, but it's a pity for those disciples who accompanied me to practice martial arts since childhood."

Sun Xiangfu was taken aback when he heard the words, and said, "What did you say? The people you sent to kill Wang Hao were all disciples who lived in your Wang family since childhood?"

"Uh, of course? Only these people who have been with me since childhood, I can trust them, but now they are all dead."

Seeing Wang Xu's regretful expression, Sun Xiangfu suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

People like Wang Hao, who are used to placing dark men around others, didn't they plant some people around Wang Xu?

"Wang Hao's corpse, did Your Majesty ask your Wang family to restrain it?"

Wang Xu shook his head and replied, "That's not true. It is said that before His Majesty returned to the camp yesterday, he was already cleared out of the camp by Qianniuwei, and no information was given about his whereabouts."

Hearing this, Sun Xiangfu's expression froze, and he shouted, "Didn't tell the whereabouts? No, we fell for it."

"Caught it? Isn't Wang Hao already dead?" Hearing Sun Xiangfu's godly shout, Wang Xu asked in a daze.

At this time, on the edge of the desert more than 200 miles north of Dingxiang City, more than [-] people who filled the water tanks on the camels' backs with clean water were ready to set off again. Only when they entered the desert could they be considered truly safe, because, The blown sand will cover the tracks of the camels. In just one night, no one will know the direction they are walking.

And the leader of this pedestrian was Wang Hao who should have been hacked to death in the barracks yesterday afternoon.

"Young master is really clever. In such a situation, you can escape safely. As long as you enter this desert, no matter how hard Sun Zhengming tries to kill you, it will be useless." Wang Xu, who had fled from Ningyuan County and returned to Dingxiang City before , and handed some food to Wang Haodao.

"Spiritual calculations? Actually, it's nothing. Sun Zhengming is not a person who is good at conspiracies and tricks. His thoughts are easy to guess. Once he does these things, he will definitely make mistakes frequently. Moreover, he is too ignorant of me. It's a matter of people's hearts.

Since I am sure that Li Shimin will not kill me, it must be because I have a bait that Li Shimin can't resist. Then, if Sun Zhengming wants to kill me, he has to resort to dangerous tactics, and he is absolutely reluctant to sacrifice his own attributes. So, he will definitely ask my stupid brother Wang Xu for help. "

"Then why did you think that Wang Xu would send someone pretending to be a person who supplies the army with fruits and vegetables to go to the barracks to fight!"

"Why don't you say that Wang Xu is stupid! The Wang family is the most powerful family in Dingxiang other than the imperial court. It is responsible for the supply of vegetables, fruits and food for the entire Dingxiang. Sacrificing the lives of all the subordinates who participated in the operation is of course the best way to choose the possibility of success.

He only thought that Li Shimin had nothing to do with him because there was no proof of death, but in fact it was not the case. This would make Li Shimin more afraid of the royal family and the forces that Sun Zhengming could control. "

The method Wang Hao used to escape was actually not very clever. He just figured out Li Shimin's thoughts, and then made a bet with Li Shimin with the action he expected Sun Xiangfu and Wang Xu planned. Li Shimin proved that people like Sun Xiangfu are no different from himself. They will also disregard the imperial power in order to achieve their own goals.

And this incident also became the straw that overwhelmed the last hesitation in Li Shimin's heart. Li Shimin chose to let Wang Hao go in this way, which could not only calm the dissatisfaction in the hearts of the ministers, but also speed up the completion of the king in his heart. Tubaye's strategic intentions, and taking this opportunity to beat Sun Xiangfu, can be said to serve multiple purposes.

"Hehe, when we arrive in the Western Regions this time, the sky is high enough for birds to fly, and the sea is wide enough for fish to swim." Wang Xu said with a big laugh, and started to eat and drink. Although he is a bit old, he doesn't want to go Mobei lives in seclusion, but wants to follow Wang Hao to the Western Regions to stir up the situation and influence the future of the world.

However, Wang Hao, who also started to eat, looked at the southern sky with a slightly worried look on his face. He didn't think that he was safe now.

Sun Xiangfu didn't bother to explain so much to Wang Xu in the other courtyard of the Sun Mansion. At this moment, he was quickly analyzing Wang Hao's whereabouts in his mind.

It is impossible to go east or south. One direction runs counter to Wang Hao's destination, and the other direction is a place completely controlled by Sun Xiangfu, which is not a good choice for him.

But to the west is where everyone knows he is going, but he will not go.

Then, with Wang Hao's personality, he would definitely not allow his life to be controlled by others again, so he only had one choice, the northern desert.

Although the environment there is harsh, it is also an excellent escape route. Even if there are tens of thousands of troops, if you want to go in the vast desert, it is difficult to catch a small team of lightly armed troops. The more, the more supplies are needed, which makes it difficult for a large group of people to continue to pursue.

After finding Zhang Ke outside the courtyard wall, Sun Xiangfu ordered urgently, "Zhang Ke, gather everyone and bring all the horses. I want to hunt down Wang Hao myself."

"Uh, in what direction are you chasing?"

"Northern desert."

"How about I get some camels?"

"No, just use the horse. Throw it away if you run away to death. I want to enter the desert before it gets dark today."

"promise."

Zhang Ke took the order, and the whistle of the urgent assembly of the Sun's guards sounded immediately.

In less than 5 minutes, Sun Xiangfu, who had changed into a neat attire, led the guard door and rode out to the gate of the mansion. At this time, on the street outside the gate, Wang Deyong was leading a group of servants.

"Master Sun, Your Majesty has an order. Please go to the banquet hall of Wangjiang Tower immediately to preside over the negotiations with the foreign representatives later."

"I'm not free, please get out of the way quickly."

Wang Deyong was taken aback when he heard the words, "No time? This is His Majesty's imperial decree, do you want to resist the decree?"

"Resist the decree and resist the decree! Kill Wang Hao, this official, I don't care..."

There was a crisp sound of the horse's butt being whipped by the whip, and Sun Xiangfu turned the horse's head directly. With more than 200 guards and more than 500 horses, he walked the street on the other side like a tide and rushed out of the city.

"Quickly, go outside the city and inform General Dugu..."

Behind Sun Xiangfu, Wang De rang with a high-pitched voice, which made Sun Xiangfu, who ran tens of meters, more sure that Wang Hao was not dead, and he fled north.

On the contrary, Yu Xiu'er, who was in a daze, chased out from the mansion, and only had time to see Sun Xiangfu's back. At this moment, she felt a little dizzy. How could this guy lose his mind easily when it comes to Wang Hao's matter!
(End of this chapter)