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

Li Jing had just returned to Chang'an to resume his duties, and Su Dingcong followed closely, bringing the news of the victory over Goguryeo.

Both of them hurried back after hearing the news about the rebellion of the five major aristocratic families in the country, but by the time they returned, everything had settled.

The five major aristocratic families were all wiped out by Li Changqing, and the benefits gained from confiscating their property were terrifying!

The five aristocratic families have been inherited for hundreds of years, and all have deep roots, even vaguely above the imperial power. One can imagine how terrible the wealth they have accumulated over the past hundred years is.

It can fill the treasury three times!

The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance was so happy that he almost lost his breath. With such a huge amount of wealth, even if the Tang Dynasty launched all fronts at once, it could sustain it!

This incident had a great impact and involved a wide range of people.

The power of the gentry in the Tang Dynasty was too huge, so Li Changqing wanted to take this opportunity to suppress it legitimately. He ordered people to conduct an in-depth investigation of the five major families, dig out their roots hidden in the darkness of the Tang Dynasty bit by bit, and then carry out unified operations. Clean.

Smart noble families, such as the Cui family of Qinghe, the Li family of Zhaojun, and the Xiao family of Lanling, took the initiative to hand over half of their family property to the court. They claimed to support the country's foreign wars, but in fact they meant to waste money and eliminate disasters.

These major aristocratic families supported Li Changqing early on and did not participate in the rebellion. Li Changqing did not suppress them too much and excluded them from the involvement of the rebellion of the five major aristocratic families.

This time, Li Changqing completely eliminated the last hidden dangers of the Tang Dynasty. It also represented that the era of aristocratic families overriding the imperial power was over, and the imperial power had achieved true supremacy.

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Chang'an, Tai Chi Hall

"Your Majesty, the Persian Empire has been captured, and many nobles including the Persian Emperor have been executed."

In the main hall, Li Jing briefly told Li Changqing about the battle to capture the Persian Empire.

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Dingfang continued:"My army has captured the capital of Goguryeo. The King of Goguryeo abandoned the city and fled. He was not captured, but I made my own decision. Yeon Gaesomun, the famous general who persuaded Goguryeo to surrender, also asked your Majesty to forgive me. Hearing this

, Li Changqing nodded and said:"No problem, Yuan Gaisuwen will be under your command. You can make your own arrangements." I heard that the Kingdom of Great Food sent a large army to support Goguryeo?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the Dashi Kingdom sent 300,000 elite troops to assist Goguryeo in resisting our army, but they were defeated by the method of water attack, and all 300,000 troops were destroyed."

Su Dingfang replied lightly, saying it in one word.

Such achievements can be said to be very outstanding, but he does not have any pride or complacency. This is the arrogance of being a general of the Tang Dynasty!

After listening to the two generals After the report, Fang Xuanling raised his hand and said:"Your Majesty, now the Persian Empire and Goguryeo have been captured, and the 300,000 troops of the Dashi Kingdom have been destroyed. It is a time of weakness, and the morale of our Tang army is still at its peak. We should take this opportunity to attack the food country with all our strength."

The elite troops of the Great Food Kingdom have been exhausted, and it is difficult for the country to survive. However, the morale of the Tang army is at its peak and it has an absolute advantage. It is indeed a great opportunity to attack.

Li Changqing shook his head and said:"Although what Xuan Ling said is true, but The army has just captured the Persian Empire and Goguryeo, and needs to replenish its troops so that the army can recuperate.

Moreover, after the capture of these two countries, they will both belong to our Tang Dynasty. We cannot leave them alone. We also need to station troops. As a result, the number of troops will be stretched thin."

The 600,000-strong army is a lot, but after capturing Goguryeo and the Persian Empire, we still need to send troops to guard and prevent riots. Once the troops are scattered like this, it will not be enough."

"Your Majesty, with only 200,000 troops, I can conquer the Great Food Kingdom!"

Su Dingfang said solemnly, his tone full of determination and confidence. The

Dashi Kingdom now has no usable army. If it cannot be conquered with an army of 200,000, then he might as well lose the title of famous general and feed it to the dogs.

Li Changqing still trusted Su Dingfang's strength, and nodded:"Goguryeo and the Persian Empire each leave 100,000 troops to guard them. I will give you 400,000 troops and all kinds of supplies. We will capture the Dashi Kingdom in at least three months. Do you have confidence?"

"I would like to issue a military order!"

Su Dingfang answered without hesitation.

Li Changqing said no more, agreed to his request, and then said to Fang Xuanling:"Now that Goguryeo and the Persian Empire have become our Tang Dynasty territory, I want to turn the two countries into two states. , unify the spoken and written language, implement the legal system of the Tang Dynasty, and spread the culture of the Tang Dynasty.

This task will be left to you, Xuan Ling, but there is no need to rush it. Try not to arouse the resistance of the people of the two countries, and better integrate into the Tang Dynasty and become the people of the Tang Dynasty."

After Li Changqing finished speaking, Fang Xuanling bowed to accept the order, but some ministers in the palace looked hesitant.

"Your Majesty, the people of Goguryeo are unruly and there are many slaves in the Persian Empire. They are servile and lack education. If they are integrated into our Tang Dynasty, then……"

Wei Zheng looked like he was about to speak but hesitated.

As people of the Tang Dynasty, they naturally have their own pride. It is inevitable to look down on the people of the Persian Empire and Goguryeo. Li Changqing wants to integrate the people of these two countries into the Tang Dynasty, which will inevitably make them feel a little uncomfortable.

"I want to establish a unified country and plant the flag of the Tang Dynasty all over the world! The Persian Empire and Goguryeo are just the beginning. If you don't have the ambition to accommodate these two countries, how can you talk about hegemony?"

Li Changqing's eyes were stern and awe-inspiring.

The establishment of a unified multi-ethnic country that could embrace all rivers, such a Tang Dynasty, was Li Changqing's pursuit!

His goal was not just the five countries, but also to conquer more countries!

The ministers heard that Everyone was shocked at the words. Everyone could hear how lofty Li Changqing's goals and ideals were, and everyone was moved by it.

Wei Zheng was also shocked, and looked up at Li Changqing with a complex and respectful look. , stepped back and said no more.

He realized one thing, that is, following a hero like Li Changqing, his vision and vision must also progress, and he cannot rest on his laurels and just be limited to the Tang Dynasty.