manynovel Chapter 1969: Prince Ji is the only candidate
Chapter 1969: Prince Ji is the only candidate
After the two men finished speaking, many other ministers nodded and discussed, and they also felt that what they said made sense.
Prince Ji is indeed too young and has little experience. The affairs of the Anxi Protectorate are very important, not just ordinary matters.
This concerns the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers at the border, as well as the stability of the northwest of the Tang Dynasty.
If it were an ordinary matter, these people would just turn a blind eye and not care, but since this is a national affair, they have to consider it carefully.
At this time, Li Chengqian said slowly:
"My dear ministers, the Anxi Protectorate is unstable now, mainly because of the incident in Xizhou. Although it was caused by the spies of the Western Turks,
But it is still related to Prince Ji’s Mansion.
Your Majesty once issued an oral order, asking Prince Ji to go to Xizhou to comfort the victims.
In this case, it would be better to let Prince Ji take charge of the Anxi Protectorate, so that he can appease the people and deter the villains at the same time."
"But the Anxi Protectorate is currently in an unstable situation, with complicated relationships and many rebels spawning in various places. I am worried that His Royal Highness Prince Ji will not be able to control such chaos."
Yu Zhining analyzed. He was not targeting Li Shen, but considering the facts.
"I think His Royal Highness Prince Ji is capable of taking on this important task." Ma Zhou stood up.
"What do you mean, Mr. Ma?" Yu Zhining asked.
“Your Highness, and all the gentlemen, think about the way His Highness Prince Ji usually behaves. If it were someone else, I would not agree.
But His Royal Highness Prince Ji is different. Although he has just come of age, he has already built up a huge family business.
His Royal Highness Prince Ji is extremely intelligent, brave, resourceful, meticulous and quick-witted. Otherwise, how could he have such a foundation? This ability is not something that ordinary people can possess.
Even Ma feels inferior to others in many things.
So I think Prince Ji can take on this important task, and he is more suitable than other generals."
Ma Zhou glanced at everyone and praised Li Shen. If Li Shen did this again, he would feel embarrassed.
However, after Ma Zhou finished speaking, many people suddenly realized.
Yes, this man is the evil ghost King Ji. Most of them have suffered losses at the hands of King Ji’s mansion.
Prince Ji was cunning and greedy by nature. Wherever he passed, he would eat up three feet of land. Whenever Dao Yexiang's carriage passed by the gate of Prince Ji's mansion, he would go over to taste the saltiness of the food.
How could such a person suffer any loss if he went to Anxi? It was good enough that those rebels were not eaten.
"Haha, what Lord Ma said is absolutely right. This palace also thinks so. Although my tenth brother has never served in a local government, he manages the huge Jiwang Mansion in an orderly manner, which is enough to show my tenth brother's talent."
Li Chengqian also laughed when he heard Ma Zhou's words.
"Yes, I also think that sending Prince Ji to Anxi is the most appropriate. Now the Grand Protector of Anxi Protectorate, Guo Xiaoke, is heading to the border.
He is the one who can appease the local people.
King Ji once visited Anxi, became acquainted with the local tribal leaders, and taught the local people how to grow cotton.
Regarding Anxi affairs, His Royal Highness Prince Ji is the best choice."
As soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, Changsun Wuji echoed him.
"I second what Duke Zhao said. His Royal Highness Prince Ji is the most suitable candidate."
"I also second my opinion."
"I second the proposal."
One after another, people came forward to support Li Shen's going. These people were all smart people. When they heard Li Chengqian recommend Li Shen to go, they knew that this was almost certain.
"My dear ministers, do you have any different opinions?" Li Chengqian looked around and asked. Seeing that no one spoke, Li Chengqian smiled:
“Well, since all of you have no objection, then the three provinces should issue an edict to appoint Prince Ji as the Grand Commander of the Kunqiu Road Army, to supervise the army and guard the Anxi Protectorate to ensure the food and grass for the army.
He temporarily took over the post of Governor of Xizhou to appease the local people and prevent the rebels from taking advantage of the situation.
I specially grant Your Majesty a gold medal, allowing you to act at your discretion and to mobilize 50,000 troops from the Qinghai Protectorate in times of crisis.
Dispatch 10,000 soldiers from neighboring prefectures to Xizhou Prefecture to assist Prince Ji."
"Wow~~~"
Li Chengqian's words once again caused an uproar, and everyone was shocked. They were shocked that the prince gave Prince Ji too much power.
"Your Highness, no, mobilizing 50,000 troops is no small matter. I hope Your Highness will take back your order."
Even Changsun Wuji, who agreed with Li Shen's going, was the first to object.
"Yes, Your Highness. We already have 10,000 troops, plus the troops from the Anxi Protectorate, that's enough. There's no need for a transfer order for the 50,000 troops, right?"
Chu Suiliang also objected.
The power of 50,000 troops is no joke. If Li Shen acts recklessly, it may cause great damage.
Just kill the opposing generals, and then take the transfer order and give the ordinary soldiers a random reason, as long as it is not rebellion.
"Well, this is what His Majesty wanted. I know you are worried, but Your Majesty is wise, how could he not have thought of it?
Since Your Majesty has made such a decision, it means that Your Majesty believes in Prince Ji.
The emperor's will has been decided and cannot be changed. After the three provinces have drafted the order, the Ministry of War will execute it as soon as possible. The matter of Anxi cannot be delayed."
Li Chengqian finally made a decision.
"Yes, we obey your order." The people below bowed.
Second day
Li Shen was awakened by a hurried knock on the door, and heard Shitou reporting from outside:
"Your Highness, someone has come from the palace, asking you to go to court."
"Go to court?"
Li Shen opened his eyes dazedly, his brain still in the working state.
After a long while, Li Shen looked at the sky outside and it was already turning white.
"Damn it, it's only now that you're up and attending court. Are you going to let me live? Just say that I'm dead and burn paper if you have anything to say."
Li Shen, who was in a bad mood after waking up, yelled to the outside world.
"My dear, please get up. Perhaps there is something important happening in the court." Lu Dingniang advised softly.
"What big deal can he possibly have? There are so many ministers in the court."
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince's attendant Wang Zhong is waiting outside. He said that he will reward His Highness Prince Ji today." Shi Tou's voice came again.
"Reward?" Li Shen opened his eyes. "Did you say anything about rewarding me? Money or land?"
"I don't know about this either. Wang Zhong said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for the Prince."
"My dear, let's go and take a look." Lu Dingniang stood up and pulled Li Shen up, shouting to the outside of the door. A group of maids came in and helped Li Shen to dress, wash his face and brush his teeth.
"Tell him to wait, I'll be there soon." Li Shen shouted unhappily while getting dressed.
After two quarters of an hour, Li Shen appeared in front of Wang Zhong wearing a royal robe.
Seeing Li Shen, Wang Zhong hurried forward to greet him:
"Your servant pays respect to His Royal Highness Prince Ji. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince summons Prince Ji..."
"Stop talking nonsense and go."
Before Wang Zhong could finish speaking, Li Shen waved his hand impatiently and walked out first.
Wang Zhong, whose speech was interrupted by Prince Ji, could only follow with helplessness on his face.
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