Li Zhi and Li Xiang don't get along because Li Xiang had betrayed him in the past. So no matter what Li Xiang does, Li Zhi might hold him back. But he knows Li Xiang's ability. As long as Li Xiang plans something, it is basically impossible for it to fail.
Plus, the executors are Su Dingfang and Lord Zhao, two elite officers of the imperial court. Li Zhi has already made up his mind: if the emperor sends me there, I'll hide in my tent and not come out. I'll drink and have fun every day. You have to allow me to do that, right? When we capture Gaochang, I'll be considered a frontline military supervisor. You have to give me credit for this, right?
Li Tai's reaction speed was a bit slow. When he figured out all these things, Li Zhi had already run to the middle and knelt down. The other princes and grandchildren were also very resentful. Why didn't our brain work faster? If we could make money faster, wouldn't this good job fall on our heads?
"You've been to the Tuyuhun front before, so you've gained some experience. So, you don't need to go on this mission. It's better for you to stay in Chang'an and familiarize yourself with government affairs. I'll leave this matter to Prince Li You of Qi..."
When they heard this name, all the civil and military officials in the court frowned. Li Xiang was very familiar with this person. Among all the sons of Li Shimin, this person had the same temperament as Li Chengqian when he was mischievous. When he was mischievous, he would not care about anything. This was not finding a helper for Li Xiang, but adding difficulties to Li Xiang.
Li Zhi was a little rascal, so when Li Zhi stood up, Li Shimin had already guessed what his son was thinking. Sending someone over would only cause trouble for Li Xiang. After you go over, you only want to enjoy yourself, and you might even defect to Li Xiang's side. How could he let someone like you go?
Li You never expected that such a good thing would happen to him. You know, his mother was just an ordinary concubine and did not have a deep foundation in the court.
This kind of thing of taking credit should be the responsibility of Empress Changsun's sons, or at most the two sons of Concubine Yang. It is impossible for someone like me to do that. But I didn't expect that Li Shimin would mention my name. This is really a big pie falling from the sky, and it just happened to hit me.
"Thank you, Father. Thank you, Father..."
King Qi Li You knelt down and kowtowed without thinking.
This guy didn't consider any difficulties at all. He just left all the things to the people below him, and all he had to do was enjoy himself. In the end, if things were done well, the credit would be his, but if they were not done well, all the middlemen would be dragged out and chopped off, and all the mistakes would be put on them.
This guy had rebelled before in history, but he couldn't even deal with his own people, yet he wanted to rebel. It was pure incompetence. Li Xiang didn't know how to evaluate him. Now that he sent this guy over, Li Shimin was determined to disrupt the situation.
"Although you are the elder, you should do less and observe more after you go there. Some things should be discussed with the people below. The Gaochang issue is related to the Tang Dynasty's national policy in the Western Regions. If there is anything wrong, watch your head."
Li Shimin had to give a few more instructions. In his heart, these sons were all smart. As long as they could cause trouble for Li Xiang but at the same time ensure the implementation of national policies, you can do whatever you want.
"Please rest assured, Father. I know this matter is of great importance. Once I arrive in the Western Regions, I will definitely learn more, observe more, and make fewer decisions."
Prince Li You of Qi spoke very nicely, but looking at some of his previous actions, he had caused a lot of trouble for the Tang officials. Li Shimin did not dare to assign him specific tasks because this guy was more of a hindrance than a help. This time he sent him to the Western Regions to use his uselessness to cause trouble for Li Xiang.
Everyone else was looking at Li Xiang. If you refuse now, it might still be okay, but if you wait until the court is over, the matter will be settled.
Li Shimin was also waiting for Li Xiang to speak, but Li Xiang did not say anything, because Li Xiang knew that Li Shimin was prepared. No matter what he said, this old guy would counter his moves. In the end, he would have to take King Qi Li You to the Western Regions. Instead of doing these things, it would be better to think about how to deal with him after arriving in the Western Regions.
Without anyone raising any objections, the small court meeting ended like this. Li Shimin felt like a winner and he always felt that he had done the right thing.
After Li Shimin waved his hand, Li Xiang immediately strode away, which made the King of Qi next to him unhappy. He had originally wanted to come over and say a few words to Li Xiang and get to know him, but who knew that Li Xiang would be so disrespectful.
The people around are not fools. They can see that Li Xiang is really a little anxious now, and also a little angry. Just think about the King of Wu. The emperor originally pushed the King of Wu out, but Li Xiang used his influence to prevent the King of Wu from going. Don’t you know how powerful Li Xiang is?
"I'm sorry, brothers. I never thought I'd be given this great opportunity. My nephew's ability to get things done is obvious, and his subordinates are all capable people. I estimate that in a year at most, Gaochang will definitely become ours. By then, I'll be able to share in the spoils. Don't be envious, brothers."
King Li You of Qi is a complete fool. No one said anything at this time, but he stood up and made himself hated.
To be honest, this job is really good. Just as he said, everything has been planned for you. You just need to show up and all the credit will be yours.
But then again, Li Xiang is no ordinary man. Look at the way he just left, he was clearly furious. You're still dreaming of a good life, do you think it's possible? Even if you're credited with something in a year, you still have to think about whether you can survive this year. A place like Gaochang is all Gobi Desert, and life is tough. If you keep running around, wouldn't it be difficult to arrange an assassination for you?
"Fifth brother, don't be too happy too soon. That guy is a man who never suffers any loss. You want to gain some credit under him, but do you think it will be that easy?"
Li Tai said with a smile, while tidying up the clothes for the King of Qi, he was thinking about what would happen in the future.