RNP Chapter 99 This battle shouldn't be fought!
Chapter 99 This battle shouldn't be fought!
Chapter 99 This battle shouldn't be fought!
"Besides, the nearby state capitals are now saying that Feng An is plotting rebellion. I don't believe that Feng An doesn't know about it, but he didn't send someone to defend himself. This shows that Feng An is very problematic!"
"Li Hao, how did you judge that Feng An did not conspire against him?"
Li Hao smiled slightly and said:
"It's very simple. If Feng An really wants to rebel, he must use soldiers and horses to defend the dangerous place and avoid Tang Dynasty's attack. However, Feng An has no news at all, and there is no sign of sending troops. If he wants to rebel, it should not be Such a look of indifference without news.”
"In this situation, we should send an envoy to Lingnan to bring back news about Feng An. If he doesn't come back, it means Feng An has really rebelled."
"Of course, judging from my experience, Feng An should not have rebelled."
Wei Zheng frowned in thought.
What Li Hao said was indeed very reasonable.
There is no news from Lingnan, but it does not mean that Feng Ang is really rebellious.
No news means endless possibilities, and according to what Li Hao said, if Feng An really rebelled, how could he not even defend? Isn't this an opportunity for people to easily flatten?
It is really not easy for Li Hao to keep a clear head in the midst of all the ministers wanting to crusade against Feng An.
Wei Zheng thought for a while, he must persuade His Majesty not to send troops easily.
Send an envoy to have a look first.
It's just, who should the messenger send.No matter who is sent, the risk is extremely high, Wei Zheng has already started to recommend himself.
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng made up his mind, and his respect for Li Hao increased, and he said:
"Mr. Li Hao, thank you for your advice. No matter whether Feng An is against you or not, based on your analysis, I will toast you first!"
After finishing speaking, Wei Zheng stood up and toasted Li Hao with a glass of wine very respectfully.
Li Hao smiled and asked Wei Zheng to sit down.
"Just drink when you drink, what else do you respect? Come on, let's drink more."
Wei Zheng had something on his mind, so he drank a few more glasses before he fell asleep, while Li Hao drank the whole bottle of wine before leaving drunk.
the next day.
Tai Chi Hall, early dynasty.
In the early morning of this day, the atmosphere seemed very heavy.
All civil and military officials have basically heard that there has been no news of Feng An in Lingnan for a long time. According to the speculation of the officials, Feng An has re-established himself as the king and no longer belongs to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin opened the morning court this time, and the tone has been set, that is how to beat Feng An.
As for whether to fight or not, there is no need to think about it. Whenever there is a rebellion, it must be fought.
While the ministers were whispering, Li Shimin finally went to court.
After gesturing to all the officials behind him, Li Shimin asked this question directly.
"Feng An from Lingnan, there has been no news for many days. I guess he has become self-reliant. I have made up my mind. I want to attack Feng An. I wonder if the ministers have any suggestions?"
Many generals stood up immediately, each expressing their own suggestions for attacking.
Li Shimin couldn't help nodding.
Some civil servants also talked about how to appease the people and completely control Lingnan when they attacked Lingnan.
Hearing that, Li Shimin was very satisfied.
Both civil and military sides are well prepared. Although this battle will take some effort, with Li Hao's few technologies, the trained army should be enough to win Lingnan.
Just now.
Wei Zheng stood up suddenly.
"My minister thinks that this battle should not be fought!"
As soon as this sentence came out, the voices of all the ministers stopped, and everyone looked at Wei Zheng.
Li Shimin frowned.
"Wei Aiqing, it is estimated that Feng An has conspired against us. If we, the Tang Dynasty, do not send troops, people all over the world will look down on us."
"Why do you think Wei Aiqing shouldn't fight?"
In the gathering of everyone's eyes, Wei Zheng was neither overbearing nor humble, cupped his hands and said:
"Wei Chen thinks that it is inappropriate to convict Feng An rashly just because Feng An has no news!"
Wei Zheng's words refuted all the ministers present, even including Li Shimin.
Even Li Shimin felt that Wei Zheng was a bit bold. If he rejected everyone's opinions like this, if he failed to have sufficient reasons, he would easily get burned and lose his prestige.
Li Shimin asked:
"Wei Aiqing, you have to be cautious about what you say. What do you think of the situation?"
But Wei Zheng said solemnly:
"If Feng An really wants to rebel, there will be news from the surrounding state capitals that Feng An's troops are going to capture those places that are easy to defend and difficult to attack. Only by occupying these places that can be defended can Feng An compete with Datang. .”
"It's so silent, it seems like it's out of my Tang's control, in fact, as long as my Tang is sent south, Feng An can be calmed down easily, Feng An is not a fool, if he chooses to stand on his own, he won't open his door like this , so that Lord Tang can easily drive straight in."
"That's why I thought that Feng An might not really be rebelling against me. Maybe there was some reason why I didn't get in touch with Tang Dynasty for a while. I just need to send an envoy to get in touch with Feng An!"
After hearing what Wei Zheng said, Li Shimin couldn't help being stunned.
What Wei Zheng said is really true.
It was him, Li Shimin, who hadn't considered everything.
It is even said that the Manchu officials were not as thoughtful as Wei Zheng.
All the ministers think that since you, Feng An, have no news, you have become a king on your own in essence, and you should naturally crusade.
Only Wei Zheng thinks from the details that Feng An should not be rebellious, and he can still win over.
If Feng An really did not rebel, it is unknown how much military expenses can be saved.
Li Shimin nodded:
"Wei Aiqing, what you said is very true, it's because I didn't think carefully."
The ministers also slowly tasted it, secretly thinking that they really didn't think enough.
Wei Zheng bowed and said:
"I am ashamed to say that this is not my minister's idea, but I learned it from Mr. Li Hao."
Li Shimin was startled.
"Mr. Li Hao said it?"
Manchao Wenwu was also taken aback.
Why does Li Hao have such unique insights every time, and it was the same with Luo Yi's rebellion last time. Even though the accident happened thousands of miles away, he was able to judge the local situation extremely accurately, comparable to a living god!
Li Shimin was more convinced by Wei Zheng's words.
Li Hao has created too many miracles, so no matter what Li Hao says now, Li Shimin will consider believing it.
"In this case, who should be sent as an envoy?" Li Shimin asked the ministers.
The ministers talked a lot.
Once the envoy is gone, the risk is not insignificant. If Feng An really turns his back on him, the envoy's life need not be considered, it will definitely be gone.
Of course, Datang is full of talents, so it won't be difficult to find an envoy.
At this time Wei Zheng took a step forward and said solemnly:
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen is willing to go!"
This is what Wei Zheng had thought of from the very beginning.
Li Shimin naturally refused.
"Wei Aiqing, you used to be an admonishing doctor, but now you are the prime minister, how can I, Tang Dynasty, bet on the prime minister's life!"
Wei Zheng persisted.
"Your Majesty, I have served as an envoy before, and I have quite a lot of experience. Moreover, I trust Li Hao in this matter, so I will be fine if I go."
"Furthermore, if there is a real risk, I can play around a little bit, maybe I can escape from the sky. If I change another messenger, I'm afraid I really have to explain where it is. Your Majesty, please allow me to go!"
Li Shimin directly refused.
(End of this chapter)