"It is a good plan, but who can go to the Turks to carry out this plan?"
Li Zexuan's plan to divide the Turks was indeed a bright one, but Qin Qiong frowned and asked this question.
After all, whether a plan was good or bad depended on the result, and the person who carried out the plan would have a direct bearing on the result!
Li Er's face froze when he heard Qin Qiong's words. He clearly understood that a good plan was only half the success. The other half depended on the person who carried it out!
"Shu Bao is right. Li Zexuan, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Li Er asked with a frown.
"Your Majesty, this … Little Xuan is not familiar with most of the officials in court. He might not have a suitable candidate in mind!"
Before Li Zexuan could speak, Qin Qiong couldn't help but speak.
To the Tang, the Turks were no different from a tiger's den. To have Li Zexuan recommend someone to carry out the plan to divide the Turks was clearly asking Li Zexuan to offend someone. If that person didn't return, that person's clan would probably view Li Zexuan as an enemy for generations. If that person was lucky enough to succeed and come back alive, he would be promoted. That person would not be grateful to Li Zexuan for his kindness. He would only be happy that he was quick-witted or lucky!
This was a thankless task. Out of concern for the younger generation, Qin Qiong did not wish for Li Zexuan to answer Li Er's question!
It had to be said that Old Qin was truly treating Li Zexuan as his own nephew!
Li Zexuan was not stupid. Although his EQ was not very high, it was definitely not low. In an instant, he understood Qin Qiong's intentions. He could not help but feel a trace of emotion in his heart. Back then, he had inadvertently cured Qin Qiong's old injury, but Qin Qiong had always treated him as his savior. Normally, he would protect him in everything. Whenever he encountered a problem, Qin Qiong would always be the first to stand up. This was the case when he had killed his way into the Blood Wind Stockade alone. Half a month ago, it was the same when he had fought the Turkic army at Longmen Pass!
Li Zexuan could only silently remember these sentiments in his heart. When the Qin Family encountered difficulties and needed help one day, he would definitely provide assistance without hesitation!
How could Old Li not see through Cheng Yaojin's intentions? His eyes flashed as he looked at Qin Qiong who was bowing with his head lowered. A trace of understanding quickly flashed through his eyes. A moment later, he sighed and said, "Shu Bao, how could I not think of the things you can think of? Don't worry, Li Zexuan's words today will only enter the ears of the four of us. There will not be a fifth person who will know! "
This was a guarantee to Qin Qiong. He guaranteed that the person recommended by Li Zexuan would not know that he was recommended by Li Zexuan!
It was rare for an Emperor to be able to do this!
Qin Qiong was about to speak when Li Zexuan opened his mouth. He first clasped his hands towards Qin Qiong and said, "Uncle Qin's good intentions, this nephew appreciates it! But this nephew only cares about the life and death of the Tang Empire. This nephew's recommendation to Your Majesty today is completely out of the public interest. This nephew has a clear conscience! "
Finishing, Li Zexuan bowed towards Li Er and said, "Your Majesty, this subject has a person in mind. He is the most suitable person to carry out this plan. I hope that Your Majesty can consider it!"
"Speak!"
Li Er hurriedly said, his voice carrying a trace of urgency.
"Duke Ju, Tang Jian!"
Under Li Er's aggressive gaze, Li Zexuan did not keep him in suspense this time. He directly said the most ideal person in his mind. It was the legendary person who had been sent to the Turks many times in history and almost lost his life in the grasslands — Tang Jian!
Tang Jian's name was Mao Yue, and he was from Jinyang in Bing Province. In history, Tang Jian was one of the 24 meritorious officials of the Lingyan Pavilion. He was born in the first year of Xiang in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and died in the first year of Xianqing in the Tang Dynasty. He had experienced three dynasties and five emperors and passed away at the age of eighty. He could be said to be the old man of the officialdom.
In his youth, Tang Jian's family had been officials for generations. His family was a famous family. It could be said that he did not get tired of using things and did not get tired of eating things. He received a good education and culture, and was raised to have an unrestrained and forthright personality. He was not a child who followed the rules. However, innate nature was innate, and education was education. Tang Jian was extremely respectful towards his elders and was famous for his filial piety.
Due to his father Tang Jian and Li Yuan being close, Tang Jian, who was older than Li Er by twenty years, had the chance to interact with Li Er and become friends despite the difference in age. At that time, the Sui Dynasty was filled with rebellions and smoke of war rose everywhere. Tang Jian often discussed the world's situation with Shimin and secretly reminded Li Er that the Sui Dynasty was in chaos, and the world could be plotted against. Li Er, who had great ambitions, treated Tang Jian as a close friend and reported Tang Jian's words to his father. When Li Yuan heard this, he scolded Shimin not to speak nonsense. After that, he secretly summoned Tang Jian to the palace to discuss the world's situation.
Therefore, Tang Jian could be considered as one of the earliest ministers to follow the Emperor!
In the ninth month of the second year of Wude, Tang Zuo was established. The country's foundation was not stable, and the world was still in chaos. Liu Wuzhou used Mayi as a base and formed alliances with the Turks in the north. He sent troops down south to Taiyuan, where Li Tang and Long rose, drinking horses and drinking water from Fen River. Prince Jin, the third son of the new Emperor Li Yuan, Li Yuanji, saw Liu Wuzhou coming fiercely. He abandoned Jinyang and fled to Chang 'an. After Liu Wuzhou captured Taiyuan, he continued to lead his troops down south. Tang official Lu Chongmao occupied Xia County and gathered people to oppose the Tang, in response to Liu Wuzhou.
At that time, Tang Jian was on a diplomatic mission and arrived at the army. Coincidentally, Li Xiaoji and the others were captured by Liu Wuzhou. Unfortunately, he was also captured. During the captivity, the resourceful and resourceful Tang Jian, although he was trapped in the enemy camp, said, "I am the commander of the thieves, they are all mediocre. Only Yuchi Jingde is wise and farsighted." Thereupon he seized the opportunity to instigate Yuchi Jingde to rebel, advising him to choose a master and surrender to the Tang.
Yuchi Jingde also knew that Liu Wuzhou would not be able to accomplish great things. Under Tang Jian's persuasion, "Body in Cao camp, heart in Han", he prepared to abandon Liu and surrender to the Tang. In the prison, Tang Jian and Yuan Junbao were locked in the same place. From Yuan Junbao's mouth he learned about Dugu Huai 'en's rebellion. From time to time he also received news that Dugu Huai' en had escaped back to Pudong to assume his original post. Tang Jian saw the situation was critical, he urgently asked Yuchi Jingde to release Liu Shirang and sent a message to the Tang camp. Under Qin Wang's urging, Emperor Gaozu was on his way to Pudong when he heard Liu Shirang's story. Thereupon he lured Dugu Huai 'en to kill him, and thus escaped from danger.
Working together from inside and outside, Qin Wang Li Shimin defeated Liu Wuzhou. After returning to the capital, Tang Jian was appointed as the Minister of Rites, the Minister of Heavenly Policy Mansion, the Assistant Minister of the Yellow Gate, and was conferred the title of Ju Guo Gong.
The most legendary thing about Tang Jian was that he later went on a diplomatic mission to the Tujue.
In the first year of Zhenguan, the Tang and the Tujue stopped fighting. Tang Jian was sent as a diplomatic mission to the Tujue to build peace. In the fourth year of Zhenguan, he sent as a diplomatic mission to the Tujue. Following the imperial court's mission, Tang Jian brought gold, silver, money and provisions to lure Xieli to surrender. Xieli saw that Tang Riyi was powerful, plus he was very respectful toward the Tujue, hence he prepared to surrender to the House of Tang and slacked off on military defense. Right this moment, the Tang court sent Li Jing to launch a surprise attack, defeating the Tujue and quelling the danger of the northern border.
Being in the hinterland of the Tujue, in the end, not only did they achieve their goal of luring Xieli to surrender, they were also able to escape on the eve of Li Jing's attack. Tang Jian's maneuver could be said to have reached perfection! Afterward, Tang Jian was also promoted as the Minister of Civil Affairs. His son and Princess Yuzhang became phoenix-luan. The Taiyuan Tang family was not only a high official, but also a relative of the emperor. Henceforth, their glory reached the peak.
It was precisely because Tang Jian had left such a thick and colorful stroke in the history books that Li Zexuan recommended Tang Jian to Li Zexuan. He believed that with Tang Jian's quick-wittedness and intelligence, he would definitely be able to successfully carry out the plan to divide the Tujue!
"This subject heard that Ju Guo Gong Tang Jian went on a diplomatic mission to the Tujue last year. Regarding the environment and situation of the Tujue, Ju Guo Gong is clearer than many ministers! In addition, that year when His Majesty defeated the rebel Liu Wuzhou, Ju Guo Gong was in prison, yet he was still able to successfully instigate Uncle Yuchi, who was under Liu Wuzhou's banner, to rebel. This proves that Ju Guo Gong's quick-wittedness and eloquence are exceptionally outstanding! How similar is the situation at that time to now? Therefore, this subject believes that with Tuli Khan as the foundation to instigate the leaders of the other tribes, sending Ju Guo Gong is the most appropriate! "
Li Zexuan cupped his hands toward Li Er and said in a clear voice.
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