Yu Yun just came to confirm the authenticity of Li Yuan's words. He rushed over and then angrily. With anger, he was less cautious in his usual manner. His abnormal behavior was seen by the eyeliner deployed by Li Yuanji outside the restaurant.

One hour later, Li Yuanji got information that Yu Yun performed abnormally in Qingyun Restaurant, and went directly into the backyard of the restaurant. A quarter of an hour later, hurriedly left from the backyard of the restaurant. Reading the information on the note, Li Yuanji couldn't help but say to himself, "What is this Yu Yun doing?"

Li Yuanji couldn't figure out the reason, so he asked his staff member Luo Yumin and said, "What does Mr. Luo think is the reason?"

Luo Yumin smiled and said, "As far as I know, Qingyun Restaurant is the property of the Yu family. It is normal for Yu Yun to appear in the backyard, so you don't have to doubt your Highness."

Li Yuanji paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. Qingyun Restaurant was the largest gathering place for officials. Various information met here. How could Li Yuanji not pay attention to it?

Li Yuanji has always wanted to take down this tavern as a base for surveillance of officials, but after he inquired before, it turned out that the tavern was the property of his uncle Dou's family, so he couldn't speak out. Now it has become the property of the Yu family, so he was a little moved.

"I want to take this tavern down, what do you think sir?"

Luo Yumin was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Highness, I'm afraid it's inappropriate!"

Li Yuanji's face sank, "What's wrong with it? I just want a restaurant. Don't the Yu family give me this face?"

"Your Highness, the Yu family is a nobleman of Guanlong after all. In the past two years, the Guanlong nobleman has been in a row. If he offended the family, it is equivalent to offending the whole family. Moreover, the emperor is worried about raising money and food. It is best to do it with caution and not affect the great affairs of the emperor."

Li Yuanji rarely listened to others' advice, and Luo Yumin was one of them. He didn't say anything for a long time. Luo Yumin obviously talked about Li Yuanji's vitals. He could offend anyone, but he could not offend his father. After a while, he reluctantly said: "Let me consider this matter again, you can step down first!"

Luo Yumin retreated. He knew Li Yuanji very well. As long as Li Yuanji was moved, he would definitely find something to find. It would be useless for anyone to persuade him. He would only stop him for a moment, but the effect would not be too long. He had to notify Gao Jin in time.

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Outside the east gate of Chang'an, a team of hundreds of cavalry were running towards the city gate. The leader was Li Shimin, the King of Qin who had just rushed back from Luoyang at night. He received the imperial edict and the court was about to convene a meeting in the political affairs hall for these battles, hoping that he would rush back to Chang'an to attend the meeting immediately. Li Shimin of course knew that the discussion was of great importance. He ran without stopping, day and night, and arrived in Chang'an in just two days.

It was early morning, and there were almost no people at the city gate, and only a dozen soldiers stood guard in front of the city gate. As soon as Li Shimin arrived at the Xiadong Gate, a man who looked like a housekeeper ran out next to him and waved and shouted: "Stop!"

Li Shimin held the war horse, "Who are you?"

The housekeeper stepped forward and bowed, "I am here to wait for Your Highness here on the order of the housekeeper, and send a letter to Your Highness."

The housekeeper presented a letter from Liu Wenjing to Li Shimin. Li Shimin took the letter and read it, frowned slightly. In the letter, Liu Wenjing told him that the emperor had decided to hold him accountable and suggested that he would be better to remain silent. Li Shimin said to the housekeeper: "Please tell Liu Xiangguo, just say that I am very grateful for his kindness."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he rode his horse and ran towards the city. Soon, Li Shimin and his guards arrived at Tiance Mansion, which is the Qin Palace, located in the northeast corner of the imperial city, covering an area of ​​more than 200 acres, and is magnificent. Since Li Shimin was named General Tiance, the Qin Palace was renamed General Tiance Mansion. There are many officials in the mansion, just like the Eastern Palace. The famous Eighteen Scholars are Li Shimin's most important think tank.

As soon as Li Shimin turned over and got off the horse, Changsun Wuji ran out of the gate and smiled from a distance: "Your Highness is finally back."

Changsun Wuji was good at government affairs and was weak in military affairs, so Zhang Xuan kept him in charge of Tiance Mansion, and took Zhang Gongjin, who was more strategic, to go to war with him.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Is there anything wrong in the mansion?"

"The mansion is very peaceful, but Chang'an City is about to be turned upside down."

"I can imagine that everyone's life will definitely be difficult."

Li Shimin sighed and asked again: "Is the notice of the meeting of the Political Affairs Hall coming?"

"I came here last night, and the time is set this afternoon. I am worried that Your Highness will not come back."

"Did you say anything in the notice?" Li Shimin asked again.

Changsun Wuji shook his head, "I said nothing, but I heard that the emperor fell ill."

Li Shimin was shocked, "Is the condition serious?"

"The condition is not serious. Maybe it's because of the pressure. Do you want to go and see it?"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment, "There is something I want to discuss with you first, and then go see your father."

"Since that's the case, let's go to the inner hall to talk."

Li Shimin came to the inner hall and sat down. The guards served them tea. Li Shimin drank two sips of hot tea, then handed Liu Wenjing's letter to Changsun Wuji, and briefly said what happened at the city gate. Changsun Wuji looked at the letter and nodded and said, "The situation is similar to what Beizhi got, but what Beizhi heard was only rumors, and the news from Liu Xiangguo is confirmed."

"What do you think?"

Li Shimin asked: "Do I need to remain silent or take the initiative to take responsibility?"

Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said, "Frankly speaking, I don't know, but there is one thing that is certain. Who needs to take responsibility? I believe the emperor has made a decision in his heart. Your Highness should first look at the situation. If the emperor really wants to hold him accountable, then your Highness should take the initiative to take part of the responsibility for the failure of Luoyang. I think this is a matter of attitude, and whether to pursue responsibility or not is the second."

Although Changsun Wuji could not clarify the issue of responsibility, he reminded Li Shimin at least one thing that he should take responsibility was not decided by Li Shimin, but by his father. I'm afraid his father had already thought about it.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin said, "Okay! I will go to the palace to visit my father first, and we will discuss other things again."

From ancient times to the present, no matter which dynasty has suffered a major blow or a major military failure, it will reflect on and even hold it accountable. If no one is responsible, the emperor will issue an edict to blame himself, take the responsibility on himself, and apologize to the emperor's subjects. However, unless it is absolutely necessary, no emperor is willing to take this step, which may lead to unstable throne.

The Tang Dynasty was no exception. From the beginning of the year to the present, they had suffered major failures in a row. They first failed the Eastern Expedition and were then forced to withdraw from Jingzhou. In the process of opening up the Nanxiang Road, the Tang army won first and then lost, and all the five counties in Nanxiang were lost, and almost even Shangluo County was lost. Under the aggressiveness of the Northern Sui army, the Tang army had to withdraw from the Luoyang battle again.

This series of failures filled the Tang Dynasty's court and the country full of pessimism. Although Li Yuan deliberately exaggerated the failure of Luoyang, expanding the number of Northern Sui army troops. He also said that the Tang army broke through the siege and retreated to the west, adding some tragic feeling, the effect was not ideal. Failure was failure. The pessimistic atmosphere of officials could be seen everywhere in the courtroom. Even the Ministry of Personnel reported that more than 30% of the officials were considering resigning.

Pessimism and extreme disappointment with the court, calls for military reforms are increasing, and huge pressure has caused the emperor Li Yuan to fall ill for three days.

On the afternoon of the third day, Li Yuan held a meeting in the Wude Hall. More than 20 important officials gathered together. Everyone knew what the emperor convened this meeting meant, so everyone tried to be cautious, fearing that the disaster would come from their mouths.

After a while, Li Yuan sat up his tired body. His face was pale and his voice was hoarse. He slowly said: "I have summoned you to discuss with everyone how to review the reasons for the failure of this battle. Those who are responsible must hold them accountable and take advantage of this time the other party's chance to quit the battle as soon as possible to prepare for the upcoming new war."

After pausing, Li Yuan glanced at everyone and said, "I have something to say first today. No matter what the review says in this review is too much, or even criticize me, I will not hold you accountable. I just hope to find the root of failure. I hope everyone can speak enthusiastically and strive to avoid the next failure."

Li Yuan’s opening remark was very clear. Simply put, it was just eight words, ‘Find out the cause and hold the responsibility’.

Li Yuan had communicated with Prime Minister Chen Shuda in advance. He gave Chen Shuda a wink. Chen Shuda understood and stood up and walked to the atrium and smiled: "The emperor encouraged him to speak freely. Then the empress will say a few words first, just treat it as a throwing brick and attracting jade!"

"Jin Xiangguo Chen said frankly!"

"Your Majesty, all ministers, these failures of the battles are on the surface because Zhang Xuan has a far-reaching layout, which makes us passive step by step. He sent Du Fuwei into the Jianghuai River and into Luoyang trap. Of course, we must admit that Zhang Xuan is indeed an extremely powerful opponent, with far-sighted and completely calculated. But if the Sui army won the victory entirely because of Zhang Xuan's unique layout, the conclusion is a bit too simple. I personally think that the fundamental reason for our failures these few times is due to our lack of strength."

"How can I tell, Prime Minister Chen might as well say it more specifically."

Li Yuan was quite satisfied with Chen Shuda's opening statement and did not hold him accountable for his personal responsibility at first, but decided from the overall situation. In this way, even if he was responsible, he would not be fully responsible for the defeat.
Chapter completed!