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352 Chapter 2 Who Is It To Me ([-])

Li Xian was about to come out, and the officials were amazed immediately. It was not because they doubted Li Xian's martial arts ability, but because they were surprised by the contrast between Li Xian's attitudes. Li Xian always kept Xu Shu in the Cao camp without saying a word, even if the crown prince asked repeatedly, Li Xian never said a word. It was a bit abrupt, and the officials were unavoidably stunned by it.

The reason why the officials were surprised, Li Xian knew it well, but he didn't care about it. Of course, Li Xian didn't do it on purpose, but he had to. For the position of governor, Li Xian must obtain the support of Pei Xingjian. In fact, these days, Li Xian has kept his face on the surface, but he has been doing Pei Xingjian's ideological work in secret. In addition, the four towns of Anxi are all former subordinates of Pei Xingjian. If Li Xian defends Hexi this time, he must cooperate with all ministries in Anxi. It is also extremely important. Otherwise, it would be difficult to resist the full-scale attack of the Tubo people with the existing troops in Hexi. Even if Li Xian went forward, it would still be the same. If Li Xian wanted to take over the military and political power in Hexi, he had to be proposed by Pei Xingjian, the left minister, and it was justified. For this reason, Li Xian spent a lot of effort. I visited Pei's mansion several times in private, repeatedly stated the strategy and tactics and the way to deal with it, and finally got Pei Xingjian to nod. This is how the previous scene of Pei Xingjian asking himself to be in command happened.

"Father and emperor, I am afraid that it is not good for the seventh younger brother to have such a heart. However, firstly, the army is dangerous and dangerous, and if there is a slight mistake, it will be detrimental to the society. Second, this battle is no small matter. All kinds of things are complicated. There must be a mature and stable person to take the lead, so as to ensure safety, I think that Pei Xiangjiu has been at the border for a long time, and he is familiar with military strategy, so he is the best candidate."

The person Li Xian is most afraid of is not Empress Wu, but Li Xian. What he is afraid of is that Li Xian will take away his crown prince. At this moment, although all the ministers were surprised, but no one stood up to object, Li Xian couldn't sit still immediately, and before Gao Zong could express his opinion, he suddenly got up, bowed to Gao Zong, and politely proposed.

Heh, this fellow is indeed the most impatient, a little bitch!Li Xian has done enough homework for this imperial discussion, and has already deduced the possible reactions of all parties many times. He has already known Li Xian's actions. Even so, Li Xian Xian still couldn't help but scorned him fiercely in his heart, but he was not in a hurry to refute, but bowed and stood calmly, as if submitting to Gaozong's holy order.

"Well……"

Regarding Li Xian's ability, Gaozong could trust Li Xian. After all, he had a great victory in the previous attack on Tuyuhun, but Gaozong was not very willing for Li Xian to be in command again. Out of a father's mentality of protecting the calf, he was reluctant from the bottom of his heart that Li Xian would take the risk of war again. He wanted to agree with Li Xian's suggestion, but he didn't want to refute Li Xian's face in public. Hesitating and not knowing how to make a decision.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that Hexi is an important place for our dynasty, and we must not lose it. Otherwise, the corruption of the Western Regions is a trivial matter, and the loss of Guanzhong will affect the foundation of the country. Today, the bandits are imminent. If you can't make a decision for a long time, you may delay the battle. I beg your Majesty to make a decision early!" Gaozong pondered for a long time but couldn't make a decision, and the prime ministers standing beside him didn't dare to urge him at will, but Ke Le Yanwei had no such scruples. The side flasher will come out and remonstrate loudly.

"Naturally, well, who does Le Aiqing think can take on this important task?"

Gao Zong was still hesitating in his heart, but being forced by Le Yanwei, he couldn't keep silent anymore, so he stroked his long beard on his chest, and simply asked Le Yanwei a question.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the battle in Hexi this time is not only about fighting, but more about strategy. We must first defend ourselves and then think about defeating the enemy. Although there are many talented people in our dynasty, according to the old minister's opinion, There are only three people who can take on this important task, Prime Minister Pei is the first choice, followed by Prime Minister Liu, and then only His Royal Highness the King of England can take on this responsibility, other than that, there is no other excellent candidate. Judgment!"

Le Yanwei also came prepared, he had already discussed with Li Xian how to deal with it in the past few days, when he heard Gao Zong's question, he answered very quickly.

"Report to Your Majesty, the old minister is willing to shepherd Hexi for His Majesty, and I would like to ask His Majesty for your permission!"

Although Liu Rengui is old, his will to fight has always been very high. In the past few days of controversy, he has always been the core figure of the main combat faction. At this time, he heard that Le Yanwei ranked himself second , Immediately, he regained his energy, stood up regardless, and begged for his life loudly.

"Father, my son has a word that I don't know whether to play or not?"

Seeing that the heat was almost over, Li Xian would not keep silent any longer, so he bowed and reported.

"Oh? Xian'er has something to say but it's okay to say it, I just listen to it."

For Liu Rengui, an old minister, although Gaozong didn't have much favor and trust, he knew that he was both civil and military, and he was a great talent today. He was also quite moved. After all, this old man had a successful case of managing Liaodong. If he guarded Hexi, Gaozong could rest assured that he was about to agree to his request. However, Li Xian Interrupted, I had to take back the words that had come to my lips, and after pondering for a while, I raised my hand to Li Xianxu, and gave a gentle command.

"Thank you father and emperor Long En, my son thinks that managing Hexi is a long-term matter, not an overnight achievement. Prime Minister Pei is the left prime minister, the head of the courtiers. It is not a problem to lead the army to fight abroad for a short time, but it is not appropriate for a long time. Liu Xiang is both civil and military. Cai, there are few resisters in the world, and he is indeed a suitable candidate because of his experience in the west of Hexi. However, his age is not forgiving. I thought it was a loss of generosity and benevolence, which is not what a benevolent king would like to do, so I take this heavy responsibility on my own, and I am willing to guard the western border for my father and emperor, not to destroy Tubo, and vow not to return to the court!"

After Li Xian bowed his head and thanked him, he first analyzed the reason why Pei and Liu were not suitable to go to Hexi, and then he made an impassioned and impassioned wish, his arrogance beyond words.

"Seventh brother, this is a matter of discussion before the imperial court. If it is not optional, be careful, be careful!"

As soon as Li Xian asked to guard Hexi, Li Xian's eyes immediately lit up, thinking he had seized the great opportunity to drive Li Xian out of the court, and before Gao Zong opened his mouth, he interjected, On the surface, it seemed that they were trying to persuade Li Xian not to defend Hexi, but in reality they were pushing Li Xian to speak more seriously.

It can be said that there are very few people who have reached the point of ungratefulness like yours, and it is really only a villain and a woman who are difficult to raise!Li Xian is such a shrewd person, with Li Xian's careful thinking, how could he hide it from Li Xian's eyes, but he didn't bother to care too much about him, he just despised Li Xian in his heart, but put on a smile on his face. The vice-president said with great emotion: "Thank you, Brother Prince, for your suggestion. Since I dare to speak up, I dare to act. If Brother Prince doesn't believe me, I am willing to issue a military order, and I will not return the court if I don't destroy Tubo!"

"The seventh brother is full of pride, and he is far inferior to being an elder brother!" Li Xian pretended to be emotional, and then suddenly turned around, bowed to Gaozong, and reported loudly: "Father, the seventh brother has always been a great talent. I have this great wish again, and my son thinks it will be fulfilled, so I implore my father for permission!"

"Well, what is Prime Minister Pei's intention?"

Gaozong was obviously still not very willing to let Li Xian suffer from the military disaster, so he said noncommittal, and ignored Li Xian's pleading, looked sideways at Pei Xingjian who had retreated to the side, and asked calmly, That seems to mean to let Pei Xingjian volunteer for the last time.

"Your Majesty has learned from you that when it comes to economics and strategy, I am as good as others. However, compared to His Royal Highness, the old minister does not dare to say victory. If Hexi is guarded by His Royal Highness, it will be fine!"

Pei Xingjian himself is also a person who likes to fight. If it was in the past, he would definitely invite him to go to the war according to Gaozong's intention. However, after talking with Li Xian several times in detail in the past few days, Pei Xingjian has already taken Li Xian's ability into his heart. I am amazed, and in addition, they are actually the same ancestors, and they all inherit the strategy of Wei Gong's lineage. With such a layer of incense, Pei Xingjian is willing to sell Li Xian's face. Of course, these are not the main reasons , the most hidden reason is—among Gaozong's three sons, Pei Xingjian only favors Li Xian, and this is the most fundamental reason why Pei Xingjian is willing to help Li Xian. Since he would not follow Gaozong's wishes, he greatly praised Li Xianzhi's ability.

"Meiniang, look at this..."

Gaozong obviously didn't expect Pei Xingjian to be so inappropriate, and immediately became a little displeased, but he couldn't get angry at Pei Xingjian, so he turned his head to look at Empress Wu who had been silent all along, and asked tentatively.

"Your Majesty is wise, my concubine is not good at military affairs, you should ask my eighth uncle about this matter."

Regarding the fact that Li Xian was about to leave the town of Hexi, Empress Wu had seen some signs of it, but she couldn't decide whether to agree or oppose it for a while. Empress Wu had always been quite afraid of Li Xian's ability, even more so. It's Li Xian's political skills and black-bellied nature. Like the prince, she doesn't want Li Xian to stay in the court for a long time. The reason why the former fan found a breakthrough from Li Xulun was to have a reason to drive Li Xian out of the court together. Of course, Empress Wu's original intention was to find a corner of Zhongzhou far away from the court, and send Li Xian away, but she never wanted Li Xian to control the local power. Obviously, although the land of Hexi is poor, it is big. It is not in line with Empress Wu's thinking. The problem is that if Li Xian's request is rejected, it will not be so easy to drive Li Xian out of the court. Because of such contradictory psychology, Empress Wu does not intend to He made a statement easily, but kicked the ball to King Yue's feet.

(End of this chapter)