Although Li Tai has now ascended the throne as emperor, Li Tai knows that the world is not really controlled by himself. There are still many opposing forces lurking in the shadows.

Therefore, Li Tai wants to give these forces lurking in the shadows a chance, a chance for them to feel that they can turn from darkness to light. Or even an opportunity for them to feel that they can take their place.

And what kind of opportunity can make them feel that they have the certainty of victory? That is the resumption of the war in the Tang Dynasty.

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"Your Majesty, there is news from Liu Renliang, the pastor of Youzhou Mansion, that many Youzhou caravans have been robbed by pirates at sea recently."

"These pirates not only robbed cargo, but also often killed and sunk ships. Therefore, Liu Renliang, the pastor of Youzhou Prefecture, implored the emperor to send troops to suppress the bandits. Xu Mao said openly to Li Tai.

"This pirate trouble, let him find the governor of Youzhou to send troops to fight it, it won't be over. Are you still going to let me fail to conquer the royal family? Li Tai said.

"Your Majesty, the Governor of Youzhou has sent someone to investigate secretly. The end result was that the pirates were all Japanese people. And it is very likely that these pirates of the Japanese state are the army of the Japanese state. ”

"Because of the continuous natural disasters in the country in recent years, it is difficult for the people to even have food and clothing. So the Wa Kingdom thought of a way to go to sea and rob. to solve the problem of shortage of materials in the Japanese country. Xu Mao said openly.

"How dare a small country be so arrogant, does he really think that across the vast ocean, I can't do anything about him?" Li Tai said angrily.

"Your Majesty, it is better to let the King of Pingliao take command of the army and cross the sea to conquer the Japanese kingdom. lest they underestimate my Tang Heavenly Kingdom. Wei Chigong opened his mouth and said to Li Tai.

"Whether it was when my father was on the throne or when the previous emperor was on the throne. They have all personally commanded the army and personally marched in person. Today, the Wa Kingdom provoked the Tang Dynasty, and I should also take the imperial conquest in person. Li Tai said.

"Your Majesty, the two former emperors both have princes in charge of the country. But now the emperor has not canonized the crown prince, if the emperor personally recruits who will supervise the country? The eldest grandson Wuji opened his mouth and said to Li Tai.

"The crown prince's supervision of the country is just a formality, but it is not the prince who really governs the country's decision-making plan. So don't use this false name. ”

"I am driving this expedition in person, and all matters in the DPRK and China are handed over to the left and right servants. The affairs of the army were in charge of the king of Pingliao and the two generals of the southern and northern ya. Li Tai said.

"Your Majesty, the emperor has always had a military advisor with him. The marshal was in charge of the three army seals. And now the emperor's generals, divisions, and marshals have stayed in Chang'an City. ”

"It's not like the emperor himself is going to personally take command of the counselor's military aircraft, right?" Wei Chigong opened his mouth and asked Li Tai.

After all, there is no precedent for the emperor to be in charge, and I am afraid that this is a little inconsistent with you. That's why Wei Chigong asked.

"Fan Lihua is the generalissimo of the three armies, Xue Dingshan is the vanguard officer of the front department, and Xu Liang is the military division of the three armies. For me to command 600,000 troops to conquer the Japanese country. Li Tai said.

Hearing Li Tai say this, Cheng Yanjin said with a smile: "The emperor's arrangement is good, we old guys really can't use the knife on the horse." These young people are the hope of Datang. ”

I don't know that Cheng Yanjin thinks that Li Tai's arrangement is very reasonable, and even Xu Maogong and Changsun Wuji and others also feel that this is the most reasonable arrangement.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Li Tai continued: "The Ministry of War issued an edict ordering Luo Song, the governor of Youzhou, to prepare an army of 200,000. Ordered the commander of the navy, Wu Yuanzhong, to prepare 100,000 navy and a number of ironclad warships to accompany me on the expedition. ”

"Order the Zhichong Prefecture to transfer 200,000 elites from all over the country and hand them over to Marshal Fan Lihua to command. The eldest grandson Chong took 50,000 elites to be responsible for logistics and supply. ”

"I personally led the Tiewei Forbidden Army to sit in the Chinese army, choose a good day and an auspicious day to kill three livestock and five animals to sacrifice the flag, and I want to personally boast of the sea to conquer the Japanese country."

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In fact, what so-called pirates robbed merchant ships, and what Japanese kingdoms suffered natural disasters every year. These are just an excuse, an excuse for Li Tai to exterminate this despicable nation.

And Li Tai is also ready to take the opportunity of his cross-sea expedition to the east, so that those latent opposition forces feel that it is an opportunity to take advantage of.

So that night, Li Tai called the eldest grandson Wuji, Xu Maogong, Xue Rengui, Wei Chigong, Cheng Yanjin, and Kong Yingda, who had been against Li Tai, to the Ganlu Palace.

Why did Li Tai not live in Daming Palace after ascending the throne, but chose to live in Taiji Palace. Because Li Tai gave it to Li Shimin and Li Zhi.

Although Li Shimin and Li Zhi claimed to have mastered Bintian, they did not really leave the world. And Li Tai naturally couldn't let them be wronged, so he left Daming Palace to the father and son.

"Today I have called you to the Hall of Manna for an important matter. Although I have now ascended the throne as emperor, there are still countless voices of opposition in the world. ”

"But they are forced by my strong military power to dare not openly stand up against me. But that doesn't mean they don't have other ideas. ”

"As long as they exist for a day, the world of Datang will not be stable for a long time. Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to eradicate all these ill-intentioned people. Li Tai opened his mouth and said to everyone.

"Your Majesty, although the minister Kong Yingda has always felt that the emperor is a person who does not respect etiquette. But the emperor's exploits slapped the minister's face hard. ”

"Even pedantic people like ministers know how to be flexible, and they all understand that the emperor is the wise monarch in this world. Is there a more pedantic person in this world than a minister? Kong Yingda opened his mouth and asked Li Tai.

This Kong Yingda should have died a few years ago. Maybe it's because of Lee Tae's butterfly effect. Or maybe it's because of the improvement of Datang's medical skills, which made this old rotten Confucian live to be in his eighties.

However, at this time, Kong Yingda is no longer as pedantic as before. Because when muskets, red-coat cannons, grenades and other things are placed in front of Kong Yingda.

Kong Yingda finally understood that the real development of a society does not depend on the great principles in books. Instead, it relies on the prosperity of the country and the strength of the people, and relies on strong military strength.

Therefore, Kong Yingda supported Li Tai's accession to the throne, and personally announced to the world that Tang Gaozong Li Zhi passed on the edict located in Li Tai.

"Master Kong, I called Master Kong here today, because there is something that needs to be done by Master Kong. It's just that I have a little grievance against Mr. Kong, I don't know if Mr. Kong is willing? Li Tai opened his mouth and said to Kong Yingda.

"Your Majesty, as long as the minister can do it, the minister will definitely do it without hesitation. Even if this old bone is put on it, the minister will never complain. Kong Yingda said.

"I am ready to let Master Kong oppose me, and even let the world know that Master Kong thinks that I am a person who does not respect etiquette and religion, and is not worthy of being the lord of the world at all. I can't wait to pull me off the throne for a while. Li Tai looked at Kong Yingda and said.

Hearing Li Tai's words, Kong Yingda couldn't help but be stunned. However, he reacted immediately, and said to Li Tai: "Your Majesty, the minister understands what the emperor's intentions are. ”

"However, the minister felt that the minister was not suitable to do this. However, the minister can recommend one person to be the person who should be the emperor. ”