Byzantine Constantinople.

Leo III listened to the report of Governor Justinian, his face was gloomy, a little angry, and a little helpless.

Leo III was the current emperor of the Byzantine Court Empire and the founder of the Isulian dynasty.

Since the Arab Empire emerged, under the attack of this regime with infinite expansion consciousness and political, religious and military integration, the glorious Byzantine Empire has entered a nightmare era, with most of its territory almost lost, leaving only the territory on the Asia Minor Peninsula, relying on their national characteristics to guard the last homeland.

Leo III was originally a Byzantine soldier. He was not an orthodox Roman royal family, but a nobleman who rose to the ranks of the army. He was promoted to a high position with his military merits and became the commander of the Anatorica Military Region.

Leo III took advantage of the time when Arabs swept through Byzantium and became the new emperor of Byzantium, and relied on Constantinople to resist the attacks of the Arab Empire's naval forces. After a whole year of arduous defense, he finally used Greek fire to become the savior of Byzantium and consolidated his position.

As the first founder of the Isurian dynasty, Leo III was a king with broad mind and long-term vision, just like the founders of all countries.

One or two can be seen from his deliberate friendship with Sulu Khan, helping Sulu unify Tuqishi, and becoming the heroic lord of the northwest.

Leo III's seemingly unconditional financial assistance cannot be measured by money.

Without the help of Turkish cavalry, Leo III would not be able to blow the horn of counterattack.

But the luck is a bit bad, and I met the most powerful Arab Empire.

The current situation is not optimistic about Byzantium. The old enemy, the Arab Empire, has emerged from the failure of the navy in that year, and is even stronger than before.

However, their army is still useless and it is really difficult to compete with the Lions that are rampant in Asia, Europe and Africa.

What is crucial is that the allies Tuqishi, whom he has always relied on, has completely fallen into endless internal strife, and the two sides are fighting hard.

Justinian said bitterly: "Our ally Sulu has already captured Pei of the Tang Dynasty to Chang'an and become a prisoner. The Huang tribe headed by Mo Hedong and Mohedagan and the Black tribe headed by Sulu's son Erweitler have now drawn a clear line to attack each other and have also asked us for help."

Leo III cursed angrily: "Ceep us in help? Do we think we are kind Gods! Now they don't care about themselves and have no use at all. What's the difference between supporting them and giving beggars? You reject them and say that they are all my allies, so I don't want to interfere."

After pausing, rubbing his painful brain, he said, "Tuqishi can't count on it anymore. That damn Omar is eyeing our Constantinople and has recently become the intention to form a navy army. Without the harassment of Tuqishi, our situation is very dangerous. Fortunately, the lion will not fight in the water, otherwise..." He said here, with a little bit of self-deprecating: "How glorious my Holy Roman Empire was in the past, but now it is so terrible."

Justinian also sighed, remembering the heroic deeds of Caesar who was rampant in the West.

After a while, Leo III said: "Tuqishi can't count on it anymore. What about the Tang Dynasty? The lion had just captured the Indian Zhu and pointed the troops towards the Western Regions. We have a common enemy with them. If we can form an alliance with them, it will be much stronger than relying on the unreliable Tuqishi. How powerful is the cavalry of Tuqishi, but when it meets the Tang Dynasty's army, it is like the wind blowing up yellow sand and it will be dispersed. You have also said that the strong army of the Tang army will not be inferior to the Lion Army at all. The one named Pei can also teach the lion with his ability. They can fight against Arabia..."

Justinian said with a helpless expression: "It's different. The Tang Dynasty is different from the Tuqishi. The Tuqishi has no fixed source of economic resources. We give money, they send troops, and each need it. The Tang Dynasty is too rich, and they can be self-sufficient within themselves and do not have to rely on any country at all. We need him, but he doesn't need us. Such dialogue and negotiation is unfair, and we suffer too much. Especially their Pei, it's very difficult to talk to. He is Judas, greedy and despicable, and uses any means. If possible, I don't want to have any contact with someone like him."

When he was in Chang'an, Pei Min gave him a very bad impression.

Even after so many years, Justinian still can't forget it.

"How can I not be angry if I ask for help!" Leo III sighed helplessly: "Governor, you are a wise man, you should understand. Apart from the Tang Dynasty, there are no countries around us that dare to be enemies with Arabs. Joining with them is our only choice. Besides, Pei from the Tang Dynasty is in Liangzhou. If you go to Chang'an, you will not see him."

Justinian also knew that it was imperative to strengthen the alliance with the Tang Dynasty. After the storm of the cavalry, they had no other choice.

They didn't know that this situation of helplessness was arranged by Pei Min, and they were waiting for their doorstep.

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East Palace!

"Get out, get out, get out!"

Li Siqian was as crazy as he shouted and yelled, throwing all the things beside him at the eunuchs and maids serving around him.

All kinds of expensive cups were thrown on the ground and the entire hall was filled with the smell of wine.

Li Siqian's eyes widened and his hair was disheveled, and there was no way he looked like a prince of his country.

Just like a drunkard who doesn't like anything, his heart is filled with inexplicable hostility, and he can only vent by smashing and smashing.

Just before that, Li Longji, who had recovered from illness for a long time, learned everything.

When Li Longji learned of Li Siqian's "terrible" achievements in the past two months of reign, he was naturally furious.

He even called Li Siqian to the sickbed, scolded him without any scruples, and punished him to think about his mistakes behind closed doors. He also drove Doctor Xie Hengtong out of the Eastern Palace and dismissed him from teaching the prince, which was accused of being unfavorable.

Li Siqian felt extremely aggrieved. He also knew that he had done a bad job in the past few months. He handled the great situation in great turmoil and even had panic.

But he really worked hard and used all his efforts to be the prince.

But many things are not something that can be done well after hard work, especially the most difficult position like the emperor...

Li Siqian fell directly on the stairs of the hall and muttered to himself: "Father, as the prince, you were the crown prince, you were Yao Chong, Song Jing, Zhang Shuo, Liu Youqiu... There are wise ministers and ministers who are famous and instructed you to be a crown prince. What do I have? In order to train the crown prince, Emperor Taizong asked Wei Zheng, Ma Zhou and Chu Suiliang to teach me what I have? You don't teach anything or learn anything. How can you let me govern such a big country well? How can you suppress the civil and military ministers?"

"You scolded me, scolded me, and said I was incompetent, but have you ever thought about it. The stupid bird has the chance to fly first, but I don't even have this chance. I also want me to have the ability of the prince, but I don't feel at ease with me. What do you want me to do..."

He mumbled, for the first time in his life, he said everything he wanted to say and couldn't say.

He didn't care about anything, he said everything...

Being in the palace, the supreme place is also the dirtiest place.

To keep your mouth in check is the way to survive.

Li Siqian obviously put a huge taboo.

Li Longji supported his sick body and dealt with the chaos left by Li Siqian.

In Xingqing Palace, Li Longji met one civil and military minister after another.

Either the prime minister or the minister.

The red-faced officials in the court who fought with Li Siqian were as well-behaved as a kitten in front of Li Longji, who was sick and pale.

At this moment, Li Longji was the backbone of the entire Tang Dynasty. Even if he was sick, he could not even walk the road, and he was powerless to speak, and he could still calm everything.

The originally slack government affairs started to work again.

In just three days, Li Longji dealt with the problems accumulated by Li Siqian in two months.

However, due to excessive fatigue, the body that was gradually changing has signs of aggravation.

"Your Majesty! Please take care of the dragon body!"

Gao Lishi knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily.

Li Longji also felt that his breathing was a little unsmooth, and he felt very flustered.

Although their Li family is the emperor and is known as the son of heaven, many people have symptoms of qi disease.

Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Empress Changsun, Emperor Gaozong of Tang all suffered from "qi disease", as well as Princess Changle, Princess Jinyang, and many royal relatives, all of whom were suffering from Qi disease.

Li Longji's second brother Li Chengyi also died prematurely due to anger.

Although there is no inheritance in this era, many people in the Li family have this disease and they all die from this disease.

Inevitably, the Li family has a strong psychological shadow.

Li Longji had not found out about his history of qi disease before, but his breath was not smooth at this moment, and he had a sign of qi disease. He didn't dare to show off his strength. He paused and said, "General Gao, I will pass on my priestly edict. If you decide on the small matters in the palace, the big matter is my discussion. The government affairs in the court will be taken care of by Zhang Shuo first and Li Yuanhong assisted him."

At this moment, Li Longji no longer dared to let Li Siqian supervise the country, and directly handed over the power to the prime minister with better administrative capabilities.

Just as Li Longji was recuperating, Li Siqian's drunken words that were venting were also heard in Li Longji's ears.

Li Longji was not angry, nor did he show any strange expressions, but made a decision in his heart.

Deposed Prince!

The deposed prince is a big event at any time, and it can even sensation the entire temple, causing a turmoil and a purge.

But Li Longji showed no signs here, and he didn't even intend to deal with it in a hurry. He would talk about it when his illness was cured.
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