My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Li Shimin had fought battles all his life, so he certainly understood that the worst thing in warfare was to be attacked from both sides.

When he conquered the world, the strategy he adopted was to befriend distant states while attacking nearby ones.

After Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin captured Chang'an

Li Shimin's biggest fear was that the separatist forces in various regions would unite and oppose him.

If that's the case, it will be very difficult to deal with.

Therefore, Li Shimin tried every means to divide and weaken them.

Create conflict between them, then defeat them one by one;

When Cao Cao pacified the north, he also adopted this strategy.

There were many warlords at the time, including Yuan Shao, Lü Bu, Yuan Shu, Gongsun Zan, Ma Teng, and Han Sui.

For example, when Cao Cao attacked Ma Chao and Han Sui, he used a counter-espionage strategy to make them distrust each other and turn against each other.

Therefore, Han Sui surrendered to Cao Cao and helped Cao Cao fight against Ma Chao.

Thus,

Cao Cao saved himself a lot of effort.

Li Shimin placed his hands on Xu Hui's shoulders: "My beloved consort, you are truly my strategist."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hui smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you flatter me."

Our Great Tang Dynasty is brimming with talent; figures like Wei Zheng, Li Jing, and Li Ji are all outstanding individuals.

"So, what do you think I should do?"

Xu Hui pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, since Li Tai has already entrusted 3 troops to Su Wan to fight against Yanqi..."

Your Majesty, why not rescind the kill order? You know, even a cornered dog will jump over the wall.

Your Majesty may issue an edict appointing Li Chengqian as the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition.

"This—," Li Shimin hesitated upon hearing this, "This won't do. I'm currently hunting him down, yet I'm suddenly reinstating him. Isn't this a case of changing orders in the morning and evening?"

"Alright then, I can rescind the kill order. As for bestowing upon Li Chenggan the title of Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition, that's impossible."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hui thought that Li Shimin had already made such a big concession, so there was no need to push his luck any further.

"Your Majesty, you must keep your word."

"Of course, I am the Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty, how could I easily go back on my word?"

Xu Hui lowered her head, her face flushed.

Li Shimin lifted her chin with his hand, and Xu Hui dared not look him in the eye.

"What a beauty!"

Li Shimin suddenly picked her up, and Xu Hui wrapped her arms around his neck: "Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

Li Shimin did not answer Xu Hui's question directly, but instead carried her to the bedside.

Li Shimin gently placed Xu Hui on the couch, then reached out and pulled off her nightgown.

Xu Hui was completely naked.

It must be said that Xu Hui's body is extremely alluring, with fair, smooth skin and a curvaceous figure.

She quickly pulled the blanket over herself: "Your Majesty, didn't you say you were tired today?"

I felt somewhat tired before I met you.

But after seeing you, my blood surged and I felt as if I had become ten years younger.

"Quickly serve me until I retire for the night."

"Why don't you go and take a look at Empress Zhangsun's palace?"

Last time, it seemed you made her angry.

"It's normal for two people to argue and disagree. What couple in this world doesn't argue?" Li Shimin said, having already taken off his outer garment. "Never mind her, let's just go for it!"

Li Shimin undressed and got onto the bed.

Xu Hui said softly, "Your Majesty, please be gentle, I'm a little scared."