Lu Zhicheng was so busy that he knelt on his knees and kowtowed: "Father, please forgive me! My son is not very talented and has little knowledge. I really can't share my father's worries, so please forgive me!"
Lu Mingwei was too lazy to pay attention to Lu Zhicheng, and looked at Lu Zhiyue who was standing aside: "What does Prince Huai mean?"
Lu Zhiyue bowed and said: "Returning to my father, I think that we still need to have a good discussion with the envoys of Siam and Tubo, and we must first find out the details of Siam and Tubo. Is it because they are greedy or because they are greedy?" The changes in Dali Chaotang in the past two years have caused uneasiness between the two countries, and then they started to think about re-signing. "
Lu Mingwei took a sip of tea and said calmly: "When it comes to negotiations, Wei Junchen used to be a good hand."
The corners of Lu Zhiyue's mouth twitched and he didn't dare to answer, but lowered his head.
"Wei Junchen is your father-in-law, and you have always been the only one who obeys in the court. Naturally, you also understand Wei Junchen's methods," Lu Mingwei continued, taking a slow sip of tea and adding, "In that case, Prince Huai can Are you willing to talk to the envoys from Siam and Tibet?”
Lu Zhiyue's heart trembled, but he finally bowed and said, "My son, I am willing to share my father's worries."
"Okay, you go back and prepare now. You will go to meet with the envoys of the two countries tomorrow. Don't delay." Lu Mingwei said.
"Yes, I will leave." Lu Zhiyue bowed and exited.
After Lu Zhiyue withdrew, Lu Zhicheng became even more uncomfortable. He stared at the complicated and graceful patterns on the carpet uneasily, not even daring to breathe.
"I know you have a pure heart and cannot bear to see Dali being so humiliated by Siam and Tubo, but how can a war be fought so easily?" Lu Mingwei's eyes fell on him and he said slowly, "Not to mention the losses. Do you know how many troops, supplies, and innocent people were injured? How much damage will a war do to the national strength? More than 20 years have passed since the last war in southern Xinjiang, but the impact on Dali is still there. , Dali has become poor and weak since then. In the past two years, Dali’s national strength has finally improved, how can it easily start a war at this time? "
Lu Zhicheng felt like he was dripping with cold sweat. He kowtowed again in a hurry and said, "Yes, my father taught me a lesson. It's all because of my lack of consideration. I ask my father to punish me."
"It is true that you are dedicated to serving the country, but you must also assess the situation." Lu Mingwei took a sip of tea.
"Yes, I will definitely be more cautious in my words and deeds in the future." Lu Zhicheng said hurriedly.
"Get up," Lu Mingwei said slowly, tapping his fingertips on the table, "sit over here."
"Yes, I obey." Lu Zhicheng sat under Lu Mingwei's head, his waist straight.
"You are still young and have not seen many things, so you will naturally think poorly. I can't blame you for this." Lu Mingwei looked at Lu Zhicheng, his voice softened a lot, "But what you said makes sense, Siam He and Tubo have repeatedly humiliated Dali. If this continues, Dali may lose his country. Now that I have asked Prince Huai to negotiate with the envoys, I need to make two preparations. "
Lu Zhicheng was startled: "Father... agrees with my son's proposal? Will he declare war on Siam and Tibet?"
"I am not willing to fight this war unless it is absolutely necessary," Lu Mingwei said solemnly, "but if we are forced to a dead end, we have to declare war on Siam and Tibet. Otherwise, let alone Siam and Tibet. Tubo has insulted our Dali royal family, and even the people of Dali may be impatient to rebel against our royal family. "
Lu Zhicheng looked solemn: "Father, please give me some instructions."
"You have just entered the court and have no interests involved. I want you to have full authority to plan war preparations. Can you take over this responsibility?" Lu Mingwei looked at Lu Zhicheng and asked in a deep voice.