Chapter 273 Recent Verdict

Time passed quickly and the case was found out. When Li Ke, Wei Zheng, Sun Fujia and Dai Zhou put the sorted files and verdicts on Li Shimin's jade case, Li Shimin did not read the files and memorials but asked Li Ke some questions about the Turks. Li Shimin said, "The Turkic activities in Yunzhou have been rampant recently. What do you think about this matter?"

Li Ke naturally knew the recent trends of the Turks. When he heard Li Shimin ask about his opinion, he immediately understood Li Shimin's thoughts, and then stepped forward and said, "Father, it is true that the Turkic cavalry is frequently active in Yunzhou, but it is unlikely that they will really invade Yunzhou."

"Oh?" Li Shimin was also surprised by Li Ke's answer and asked, "What do you say?"

"The relationship between the East Turks and the Western Turks was not harmonious, and there were too many soldiers on the border between the two countries, which affected the mobilization of the forces of Jie Li of the Eastern Turks. Moreover, as far as I know, the relationship between the two Turks Khans and Jie Li has always been inconsistent, and now it may have developed to a deterioration. Under such circumstances, Jie Li dared not start a war against the Tang Dynasty easily." Li Ke said affirmatively, "Therefore, the Turks' actions in Yunzhou may be to be suspicious of the army, and the purpose is to confuse my Tang Dynasty's sight. There may be two reasons why they concealed this. The first is that the East and West Turks may have to carry out, and the second is that Jie Li may have to take action against Tuli."

"Well, according to what you said, I really think that the Turkic move is indeed a bit more obvious!" Li Shimin agreed with Li Ke's analysis, and he continued to ask, "What do you think we should do in this situation?"

Li Ke had an answer in his heart, but he didn't want Li Shimin to know that he had prepared in advance. Therefore, he pondered for a moment before speaking, "If the first situation occurs, the East and West Turks are going to go to war, then the Tang Dynasty does not need to interfere in this matter. Just wait and see if it is enough. After all, the East and West Turks are two different tribal alliances, and their wars are still difficult to participate in the current power of the Tang Dynasty. If the second situation occurs, Jie Li wants to deal with Tuli, then the Tang Dynasty needs to contact Tuli secretly. It is necessary to provide him with support for food and weapons, and strive to gain this force that can disrupt the unity of Turk eunuchs, which will be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty's future battle against Turks."

"Yeah!" Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Ke's answer, and a gratified smile appeared on his face, "I also thought so, yeah! It seems that my decision to put you in the Bingzhou Zhenfan was right. You do have extraordinary talent in military affairs, and it really did not disappoint me!"

"Thank you for your father's praise. My son is not afraid to take responsibility. This is because my father's teaching is good, but my son is not afraid to take credit!" Li Ke replied modestly.

Li Shimin seemed very happy today, and did not expose Li Ke's flattery, but just nodded and smiled, "You are very good at speaking now!" Then, he began to read the files and memorials of Li Ke, Wei Zheng, Sun Fujia and Dai Zhou presented to his jade case. However, after Li Shimin read the memorials placed below but did not read the files and files placed above. When he put the memorials on the jade case, he heard him ask, "I agree with such a judgment. As for Yin Fei, is it too light to demote her from the imperial concubine to the concubine?"

"Father, I don't think so!" Li Ke replied, "Empress Yin Fei did participate in this case, and her motives were impure, and she was suspected of seeking the position of queen. However, she was not the mastermind of this case, and she confessed and took the initiative to take the initiative to take the initiative to be accused of her crimes. It can be seen that she does have the intention to repent. Therefore, Er Chen believes that the punishment for her is not light."

"Yeah!" Li Shimin nodded, "You are kind, then I will approve your judgment." Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Ke's answer and readily approved the content of the judgment of Li Ke and others on the memorial to King Li You and Yin Fei.

However, Li Shimin suddenly asked, "Since Fusang and Goryeo also participated in this case, and Fusang Deputy Envoy Rieko Morita is the mastermind of this case, why didn't you list their charges?"

"Reporting to my father, I have other ideas about the ministers of Fusang and Goryeo. I just want to report to my father first and then make a judgment, so I did not list their crimes." Li Ke confessed.

"Xuancheng, do you have the same thoughts as Li Ke?" Li Shimin asked Wei Zheng this time, and he obviously attached more importance to the major national diplomatic affairs.

"When you go back to the emperor, I agree with your highness's proposal." Wei Zheng and the other three replied.

"Okay! Since Lian Xuancheng said that, Li Ke, then you can tell me your thoughts. I want to hear what good suggestions you have." Li Shimin said.

"Father, can you ask me a question before this?" Li Ke suddenly asked. His question surprised Li Shimin, but Li Shimin was very interested in Li Ke's intriguing words and agreed, "You ask! As long as the question you asked is related to the decision you mentioned, I will definitely tell you everything." Li Shimin replied.

"The father thinks that the power that the Tang Dynasty wants can send troops to attack Goryeo? Can it go out to sea to subdue Fusang?" Li Ke asked in a serious tone, "If we really want to solve these two countries by force, how long will the Tang Dynasty wait?"

"Yeah!" Li Shimin did not expect that the question Li Ke was asking was so sharp. He thought for a while before replying, "I think the Tang Dynasty does not have the ability to solve the two countries you mentioned within ten years."

"Since the fathers all believe that the Tang Dynasty can be powerful and it will take ten years for all countries to convince the Tang Dynasty, why not use both soft and hard to treat the verdicts of Fusang envoy Rieko Morita and Goryeo envoys?" Li Ke said, "Fusang Deputy Envoy Rieko Morita must be beheaded according to the Tang Dynasty's rules, and we will not pursue the Fusang Nation. We only need to provide the money lost in the Tang Dynasty in this case. The same is true for Goryeo's punishment. Gao Shouyan was beheaded and made public, and the Deputy Envoy Li Siqi returned to the country to convey the ruling of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty could not pursue their crimes, but they also had to compensate us for the loss."

"Yeah!" Li Shimin pondered. He did not expect Li Ke to solve the diplomatic relations between the two countries by atonement. However, this proposal really made Li Shimin very moved, especially when the Tang Dynasty lacked money and the ability to use force against Goryeo and Fusang for the time being, such a solution was a wonderful strategy.

"What do you three mean?" Li Shimin asked Wei Zheng, Sun Fujia and Dai Zhou.

"There are no objections to me and the other two. I agree with Your Highness's strategy!" Wei Zheng and the other three replied.

"I don't object to your proposal. I think it is the best solution to the problems of the Tang Dynasty, Fusang and Goryeo at present." Li Shimin also affirmed Li Ke's answer, "Since that's the case, then this case will be judged!"

"My son understand!" Li Ke said happily when he saw Li Shimin agreeing to his proposal.

"I will obey the order!" Wei Zheng, Sun Fujia and Dai Zhou also answered.

"Okay, then you can deal with this matter now!" Li Shimin said, "I will notify Zongzheng Temple to assist you in the judgment of King Li You of Qi and Concubine Yin. Goryeo and Fusang will also ask the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple to assist you."

Li Ke liked Li Shimin's decisive style of work very much. The four of them left Liangyi Hall. Li Ke ordered Wei Zheng to deal with the problem of Yin Fei, Sun Fujia dealt with the problem of Li You, and asked Dai Zhou to deal with the problem of the envoys of Fusang and Goryeo. He left lightly and disappeared in front of Liangyi Hall.

However, Wei Zheng, Sun Fujia and Dai Zhou did not show any dissatisfaction because they knew where Li Ke was going now, and the place he wanted to go was Yang Fei's Qianqiu Palace.
Chapter completed!