In the imperial study, Li Shimin originally wanted Luo Zhang to go to Yushan to guard the gunpowder production, but he didn't expect Luo Zhang to make such remarks.
Thinking about his daughter's temper, and thinking about Luo Zhang's fear that he was going underground every day without accompanying Gao Yang, as he said, Li Shimin felt dumbfounded, and at the same time gave up the idea he just had.
He can't keep Luo Zhang and Gao Yang separated for his own selfish desires. He's afraid that if Luo Zhang doesn't come to him, Gao Yang will come to the palace to cause trouble, and Gao Yang is pregnant and really needs to be with him. of.
As for the person to guard the place where Yushan gunpowder was made, he was looking for someone. With so many people in the Tang Dynasty, how could there be no one he could trust? He just said that Luo Zhang was the most suitable person.
Of course, Li Shimin also saw another idea of Luo Zhang, which was to retreat bravely. He did not want to get involved in this gunpowder anymore and did not want him to misunderstand. After all, this thing was a weapon that could subvert the entire Tang Dynasty. If Luo Zhang did not offer it to him, but brought it with him With his family leaving Chang'an and going to the south, he was afraid that the whole south would be his before long.
Therefore, he fell in love with Luo Zhang's methods even more, and sighed in his heart. If his sons could be one-tenth as good as Luo Zhang, he would be relieved.
However, Luo Zhang married Gao Yang and was his son-in-law, half son. Thinking of this, Li Shimin felt a little comforted and felt completely satisfied with his original choice.
"Since you want to accompany Gao Yang, then I will find a suitable candidate. Then you can teach him!" Li Shimin said.
Hearing this, Luo Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Li Shimin would ask him to go to Yushan. Then he would be on pins and needles. He was afraid that Li Shimin might guess him if he made the slightest move. Fortunately, this matter was revealed to him. Cleverly pushed away.
"The power of this gunpowder is indeed beyond my expectation. Do you think I will increase my chances of winning by using this thing to attack Gaogouli?" Li Shimin looked at Luo Zhang and asked for advice.
Luo Zhang blinked and said thoughtfully: "It will not be easy to attack Gaoguli even if you have gunpowder, but if your Majesty agrees with what I said before, it will be much easier."
Li Shimin shook his head and refused: "Don't mention this matter. You only need to consider how likely it is to attack from land and have gunpowder to win!"
Luo Zhang curled his lips. His Majesty naturally knew that the fastest way to land in Pyongyang via the waterway and to besiege Pyongyang was not possible. If Luo Zhang's Royal Navy of the Tang Dynasty could do this, then the commanders of the Tang Dynasty would Where are we? How did they obtain military honors? Do you want to sit on a boat and land in Pyongyang?
These commanders are all arrogant, so why would they board Luo Zhang's ship and ask Luo Zhang to transport them there? Who will get the military achievements then? Is it Luo Zhang's or theirs?
After all, it was Luo Zhang who sent them here, and they won the victory. At least half should be given to Luo Zhang, but if half was given to Luo Zhang, then they had so many talents and half was given. It was really too little, too little, and it was not enough. , so there is no need to talk about this matter at all!
Luo Zhang sighed in his heart. This can only be done like this. The only thing he can do is to develop and strengthen the Royal Navy of the Tang Dynasty and clear out Gaogouli and the Japanese navy. This can effectively contain Gaogouli People, by not allowing the Goguli people to get any supplies from the sea and dampening their arrogance, it can be regarded as helping the Tang army from the side.
Thinking of His Majesty's question, Luo Zhang frowned. He really didn't know what the chances of using gunpowder were. After all, gunpowder never appeared in the Tang Dynasty. But judging from the power of the gunpowder just now, he wanted to rely on explosives to destroy the city wall. It's still a bit difficult to explode.
After all, the city walls are made of bricks, and the thickness is there. You must know that some city walls can be raced, which shows how thick the city walls are!
It is not easy to blast through such a thick city wall, which requires too many explosives.
However, explosives can not only bombard the city walls, but can also be dropped into the city to bomb the city, causing panic among the people or troops in the city, and then cooperate with the frontal attack, so that there is an opportunity.
Thinking of this, Luo Zhangcong said: "The probability of winning Gaoguli is 50%!"
"Fifty percent? Why do you see that?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that Luo Zhang only said fifty percent, not more than eighty percent, which made him curious.
At that moment, Luo Zhang made gunpowder into explosive packets and explained the pros and cons of using them to attack the city. He also analyzed the city of Gaogouli and the thickness of the city wall. It would not be easy to attack the city, otherwise Emperor Yang of Sui Nor would it be possible that all three expeditions to Gaoguli failed.
There are reasons for this, including the weather and the long distance, but there is also the fact that the city wall of Gaogouli is high and thick, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, even if you have gunpowder, there is only a 50% chance of capturing Gaogouli.
And if there is no gunpowder, the Tang army and horses may be less than 30% likely to capture Gaoguli. This is Luo Zhang's most pertinent evaluation based on history.
As for the historical record that Li Shimin successfully captured Gaogouli, it was also due to internal fighting in Gaogouli. If Su Wen Gaiyuan had not turned against King Gaogouli, Li Shimin would not have had such a chance.
Therefore, everything must be done at the right time, right place, right place and right people. It is too early to say this at the moment.
Hearing Luo Zhang's analysis, Li Shimin couldn't help but nodded. Luo Zhang's analysis was very thorough. He compared the advantages and disadvantages of both the enemy and ourselves. A 50% evaluation was considered fair.
It can be heard from Luo Zhang's words that 50% is already very high. Emperor Yang of Sui had so many troops and horses, and even led the army to conquer it himself. What would happen in the end? Rather than withdrawing his troops obediently, from this point of view, he was already one step ahead of Emperor Sui Yang.
And all of this was brought to him by the young man in front of him.
If it weren't for Luo Zhang, where would the gunpowder come from? If not for Luo Zhang, where would the potatoes come from? There will be no such things as sleds and igloos.
After all, the first solution to attack Goguryeo is the Turks.
How can it be so easy to deal with the Turks? Even if they win, it will be a tragic victory. Many people will be lost, and it will be a tug-of-war. After all, the Turks Khan is not a fool. As a nomad, won't he run away if he cannot be defeated?
Competing with the Turks in riding skills would be self-inflicted!
But if you don't chase them, if the Turks run away, all the previous efforts will be in vain. After they withdraw, they may come back again. This is an infinite loop game, and in the end, Datang will have no choice but to withdraw!
After the Tang Dynasty withdrew its troops, the Turks would come back again and still live on their land. This meant that the war fought by the Tang Dynasty was in vain and completely consumed its own resources!
But things are getting better now. With Luo Zhang's method, solving the Turks is no longer a problem!
The emergence of igloos can prevent the army from withdrawing even in the severe winter in the north. Potatoes can fill their stomachs even in the severe winter in the north without fear of starvation. The sled is an excellent tool for transporting various supplies. With it, , even if the road is blocked by heavy snow, there is no need to worry that the supplies cannot be transported to the north, and sleds are used at this time.
With these things, the Tang army and horses were no longer afraid of the Turks escaping, and they could transport supplies to the north even in winter, allowing the Tang army and horses to resist without having to withdraw.
I am afraid that when the time comes, the Turks will be confused as to why the Tang army and horses have not withdrawn their troops. They can no longer wait for the Tang army and horses to withdraw and come back. In the end, they can only have a showdown with the Tang army and horses.
The Tang army and horses were afraid of the harsh environment and lack of food and clothing. What they were least afraid of was the courage to confront the enemy. If the Turks gave up their advantage and chose to fight against the Tang army and horses, then Li Shimin could guarantee that the Turks would be the ones who would annihilate the entire army. people.
The warriors of the Tang Dynasty are not just as simple as talking about it. Their strength is very famous even in later generations. Coupled with the consumption of the war between the Turks and the Xueyantuo people, and the gunpowder provided by Luo Zhang.
This war has been judged by Li Shimin as a must-win situation from the beginning. His eyes have long been transferred from the Turks to Gaogouli, and he does not take the Turks into consideration at all. In Li Shimin's view, The Turks have long been a piece of meat on his chopping board, ready to be slaughtered by him.
Of course, this is just a comparison and judgment in the mind. The final result still requires the soldiers to fight hard. This is a feat that cannot be denied!
