The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Changqing was discussing with Li Xiuning the counterattack against the Five Kingdoms.

Counterattacking the five countries is a war that must be carried out, but this does not mean that a counterattack can be carried out, and a plan must be made in advance.

How to divide the troops, manufacture and mobilize war weapons, mobilize logistics and food, and which country to attack first are all very important decisions. It is no exaggeration to say that launching this war required the entire power of the Tang Dynasty, which was far from A war comparable to the conquest of the barbarians

"Changqing, I think we should attack Goguryeo first."

Li Xiuning placed a wooden figurine representing the army on the territory map of Goguryeo and said:"Goguryeo borders the Tang Dynasty. Although it has always been intimidated by the power of the Tang Dynasty, it dared to launch troops against the Tang Dynasty this time. This shows that they Ambition, such hidden dangers must not be avoided."

Li Changqing looked at the map carefully, and after a little analysis in his mind, he nodded and approved Li Xiuning's proposal:"Yes, there is no way to allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the bed. Such a country that harbors evil intentions should be the first to send troops to conquer it."

"However, the issue of sending troops needs to be postponed. The recent wars have been too frequent and the national treasury has been greatly burdened. The Minister of Household Affairs has complained to me more than once. He needs to train for a year before he can raise troops in a big way."

Li Changqing has always believed that soldiers' lives are more precious than property, so a victory that can be won with money will never be obtained by soldiers fighting in bloody battles.

Therefore, whether it is the first Eastern Expedition of the Byzantine Empire or this time's Five Kingdoms The attack on the Tang Dynasty was almost a waste of money.

The large amount of gunpowder produced in this war alone consumed more than one-third of the national treasury reserves.

In this case, if we do not start a full-line war immediately, then It may cause turmoil in the country, and the gains outweigh the losses.

Li Xiuning nodded, and then smiled and said:"The Minister of the Ministry of Finance has been so worried these days. Every time he takes money from the treasury, it is no different from cutting his flesh. I can't bear it. Read on."

Officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs are all a bunch of misers. Officials from the other five ministries have to be careful when dealing with them, because as soon as appropriations are mentioned, their faces immediately become stinky. They are the most difficult to serve.

"So some time ago, I was hiding from the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. I really couldn't stand the look in his eyes. Li

Changqing also smiled and said that chatting with Li Xiuning about the interesting things between these ministers was their only pleasure after dealing with boring government affairs.

While the two were chatting, eunuch Gao Li walked into the main hall and bowed to Li Changqing and said:"Your Majesty, the Queen ordered my servant to deliver a message, asking Your Majesty to choose a date to canonize the martial artist."

Wu Cairen naturally refers to Wu Meiniang.

"For this matter, just let the queen choose a good and auspicious day, and there is no need to ask anyone."

Li Changqing replied casually that he didn't care much about these things.

After Gao Li left, Li Changqing turned around and wanted to continue the previous topic with Li Xiuning, but found that she was looking at him in a daze.

"What's wrong? Li

Changqing asked doubtfully, waving his hand in front of her.

Li Xiuning came back to her senses, smiled a little forcedly, and said,"It's nothing, I just feel...a little tired.""

Having been with Li Xiuning for so long, how could Li Changqing not understand Li Xiuning? She was obviously worried about this, so she joked:"Is it because I admire Wu Meiniang as a talented person, and you made a mistake? This isn't like you."

Li Xiuning didn't smile at all. After a moment of silence, she said,"I'm just a little envious of her. She can legitimately become your concubine, but I don't.……"

After hearing this, Li Changqing immediately understood what Li Xiuning meant.

Although the two of them can be together now, Li Xiuning does not have a title after all. She is just the empress of the Tang Dynasty, not Li Changqing's concubine.

Seeing that Wu Meiniang has become Li Changqing's concubine, even though she is just a talented person, she still feels very envious.

In ancient times, women took their status very seriously, and even Li Xiuning was no exception.

She loves Li Changqing, so she can selectively ignore this, but once she thinks about it, she will inevitably feel regretful

"Changqing, I will remove the position of empress. You can ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor. I only need to be your concubine. Even if it is just an ordinary concubine, I don’t care.……"

"I don’t want future generations to record me as the Empress of the Tang Dynasty after my death, not as Li Changqing’s wife!"

Li Xiuning took Li Changqing's arm and begged, her eyes a little red. She became emperor for the stability of the Tang Dynasty and not to give those small cholera countries a chance, but she never really thought about sitting on this throne. Through the ages

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What about the only empress since then? What about the supreme throne? She has never cared about this. All she cares about is Li Changqing.

Looking at Li Xiuning's bright and moving face, Li Changqing's eyes were also very complicated, and he stretched out his hand to touch her face. Wiping away his tears, he then said:"Now the internal troubles of the Tang Dynasty have been eliminated, but the external troubles are still there. In that overseas land, there are many powerful countries everywhere.

When I conquer all the countries in the world and plant the flag of the Tang Dynasty all over the world, I will ascend the throne and be called the Holy Emperor, and I will make you and Wugou the queen."

"This is the reason again! I don't want to wait any longer!"

Li Xiuning's face was full of stubbornness. She had always had a strong personality, but at this moment, tears kept sliding down her face like broken beads.

She took a step forward, suddenly leaned forward, and kissed Li Changqing passionately..

After a long time, the two separated. Li Xiuning buried her head in Li Changqing's chest and sobbed softly:"This time... don't lie to me again."……"

"A word is settled."

Li Changqing hugged Li Xiuning's slender shoulders and said softly, his tone was calm but full of determination.

There is always too much helplessness in the love between men and women in the world, even if you are an emperor, it is difficult to avoid it, or in other words, if you are in a high position, the restrictions you are subject to More.

Li Changqing and Li Xiuning did not notice that at the door of the main hall, Changsun Wugu stood outside the door, staring at them with a pale face.