Li Shimin employs people based on their talents rather than their status. That's why he has people like Hou Junji under his command. This is one of his major advantages and also a major disadvantage. Pei Ji and others support Li Jiancheng not only because of his eldest son

Their identities, and more importantly, their views on employment were different. Li Jiancheng was close to aristocratic families, while Li Shimin was close to scholars from poor families and members of the common people. There was a big difference in their ideas.

"However, His Highness King Qin's failure this time is not necessarily a bad thing." Liu Wenjing said coldly, "Although Pei Ji succeeded, he forgot one thing."

"What have you forgotten?" Although Changsun Wuji doubted Liu Wenjing's intentions, he had to admit that Liu Wenjing's resourcefulness was indeed superior to his own.

"The prince can only assist the government and cannot go out with the army. This is his weakness. It is also the advantage of the people." Liu Wenjing said proudly: "Those soldiers will only recognize the commander-in-chief but not the prince. Who can do that?"

Whoever leads them to victory will follow. The people of the world are the king of Qin, and they will fight abroad for a long time in the future, so that they will have enough prestige in the army. By then, what will happen even if Li Jiancheng becomes the prince? If he has no soldiers, what can he do to us?

?”

Liu Wenjing's words made everyone's expressions change drastically. They didn't expect Liu Wenjing to be so bold. These words are no different from those of rebellion. Of course, otherwise, these words are unreasonable. They are just too bold, and even Li Shimin was shocked. Okay.

It took him a while to react, and he glanced at everyone, coughed a few times, and then said: "Okay, let's leave this matter alone! I heard that Xue Ju is ready to take action again, and I don't know what kind of measures he will take. I'll wait.

It's better to be on guard, maybe Gu will send out troops again in a few days. Go back first! Oh, by the way, auxiliary machine, Guanyin wants to ask you about something. I want to ask about your clan sister. You go and see me at the back.

she!"

"Oh, I accept your order." Changsun Wuji's face changed, and he quickly agreed. He bowed his hands to everyone and walked towards the back hall. The others saluted Li Shimin and left the palace one after another.

"Your Highness." As soon as everyone left, someone came out from the back of the palace and saluted Li Shimin. It was Changsun Wuji who had just arrived in the back hall.

"Auxiliary machine, please accompany me for a walk." Li Shimin frowned and said as he walked: "Do you think there is anything wrong with Mr. Liu today?"

"Your Highness has good eyesight." Changsun Wuji showed a smile on his lips and said: "Without him, I feel that my official position is too low. In my heart, I am jealous that Pei Ji is above him."

"In terms of talent, Liu Wenjing is far more talented than Pei Ji. My father raised troops to go south, and Liu Wenjing planned all the subsequent food and grass matters. No wonder he thinks that his contribution is very great." Li Shimin nodded and said: "This is

Although people are talented, if they rely on their talents and are arrogant, they may be in trouble in the future!"

Changsun Wuji also nodded and said: "What I just said is fine if we just talk among ourselves, but if it reaches Pei Ji, or even His Majesty's ears, Liu Wenjing may be in trouble. I thought that His Highness would still have less time to talk to him.

It’s good to get in touch with this person so that he won’t be implicated in the future.”

"What do you mean by the auxiliary machine? Well, Zhao Ren is a talented person. How can we give up such a person so easily?" Li Shimin sighed and said: "The other party is Lu Zhaoci. This person is worthy of being a cunning fox.

Name, it's a pity that this person is not of use to me. Although you are wise and resourceful under Gu's command, you are still a little inferior to this person. You are good at judgment but not good at planning. In this way, only Zhaoren can barely compete with him. Not to mention.

The other party also includes Pei Ji, Wang Gui and others, all of whom are excellent counselors, but our strength is still insufficient!"

"Haha, your Highness can rest assured about this. Does Your Highness think that Lu Zhaoci and Pei Ji are allies? No, Your Highness is wrong about this. Although Lu Zhaoci is the consort, he is the leader of the foreign generals and the one who started the army in the first place.

At that time, he also killed the slaves of the Wang family in Taiyuan, and there was a rift with the Wang family, and Pei Ji was even more unwilling to allow the Guandong forces to get involved in Guanzhong. They only formed a temporary alliance, and once the crisis is over, they will become the same."

Changsun Wuji laughed loudly and said: "Lu Zhaoci's plan was certainly because Hou Junji injured his father. I guess there are other reasons. Don't forget, Lu Zhaoci could have

The one who married the third wife was Pei Ji. Wei Ting and others ruined Lu Zhaoci's marriage by spreading rumors in Chang'an. Lu Zhaoci was so alert, how could he not guess who was behind it? How could he not avenge this crime?

.”

"What the auxiliary machine said is true." Li Shimin suddenly realized: "I just don't know what kind of deal these two people have in private, but they actually let Gu Na's sister-in-law take action personally. Humph, some time ago, judging from his posture, he obviously didn't want to get involved with us.

The matter between the two brothers came about. Because of this, after my father ascended the throne, he still made him serve as General Zuo Yiwei, stationed in Chang'an. Hum, 80,000 Xiaoguo elite soldiers fell into his hands."

"Shimin, there is something I want to ask you." Changsun Wuji suddenly opened his mouth, looking embarrassed.

"What's the matter?" Li Shimin soon discovered that there was something wrong with Changsun Wuji's words. He did not address him as His Highness, but as Shimin. Obviously, this matter was unusual.

"How is your relationship with the Fifth Young Master?" Changsun Wuji suddenly asked.

"Not bad." Li Shimin frowned. He paid little attention to this bastard. If Li Zhiyun hadn't made several achievements following Lu Zhaoci, he might not have taken him seriously. Today, Changsun Wuji

He was surprised to ask.

"Keming recommended a talent to me a few days ago. He is very resourceful and is probably as good as Lu Zhaoci." Changsun Wuji frowned and said, "This person's name is Fang Xuanling, and he is the chief historian of the Prince of Chu's Palace.

"

"Is it him?" Li Shimin's mind immediately recalled the middle-aged Confucian scholar he had met at the gate of Chang'an City, and he said calmly: "This person seems to be the Prince of Chu's Fu appointed personally by his father."

"Prince Fu of Chu?" Changsun Wuji frowned. If that was the case, it would be difficult. If they were ordinary counselors, Li Shimin could still use them as an excuse, but if Prince Fu of Chu added a long history member of the Chu Palace, then it would be difficult.

It's different. I'm afraid in Li Zhiyun's eyes, perhaps Li Shimin, his elder brother, is not as trustworthy as this teacher, and Fang Xuanling is a Confucian scholar, so he will not abandon Li Zhiyun and join Li Shimin.

"I didn't expect Wulang to be so smart. He found an expert to be his teacher." Li Shimin said to himself, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Changsun Wuji. It happened that Changsun Wuji also looked over, and his eyes were filled with tears.

It was a look of surprise.

"Lu Zhaoci?" the two said in unison.

"Why did he do this?" Changsun Wuji asked in surprise.

"Hey, I understand." Li Shimin suddenly sighed: "No wonder Lu Zhaoci actually helped Pei Ji. I'm afraid part of this is because of Wu Lang. Hehe, a bastard, only twelve years old, and his credit is only

He was actually given the title of King of Chu, above Uncle Wang. It turned out to be this reason. I am afraid that Pei Ji and others played a big role in it. No wonder Wulang called Lu Zhaoci his brother when he saw him. He was very fond of this

Brothers who are not related by blood are much better than upright brothers like us. No wonder Lu Zhaoci would instigate him to recognize Fang Xuanling as his teacher. With Fang Xuanling here, I am afraid Wulang will have nothing to worry about for half his life. Lu Zhaoci is really thoughtful

Already."
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