In Chang'an, in the imperial study room of the imperial palace, Li Shimin carefully looked at the several memorials that had just been sent, including those from Yumenguan, some from Dingxiang City, and news from South Vietnam.
After reading the memorials one after another, when he closed the last memorial, a happy smile appeared on Li Shimin's face.
Eunuch Huang, who had been observing His Majesty's movements, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw His Majesty smiling.
When the emperor is angry, his body will float thousands of miles away. This is not just for words. If your majesty is angry, people will die.
"That's good, that's good. Li Jing's side has begun to recover the Eastern Turks. The report said that they will go all the way east and recover the Western Turks. What do you think?" Li Shimin said, looking at the few people standing in the imperial study room.
Du Ruhui was the first to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, I think we should not act too hastily. Although the Western Turks have been completely wiped out this time, their roots are still there. Although Li Jing's morale is high, his troops are too few after all. It is better to regain stability after regaining the East Turks." For Eastern Turks, it would be safer to plan slowly."
"Your Majesty, I believe that Li Jing's move is a great good deed. This is a rare opportunity. Taking advantage of the fact that the Western Turks' vitality is greatly weakened, we can attack them in one fell swoop and gain something. If such an opportunity is missed, it will give the Western Turks a chance to breathe. , If you want to launch an attack on the Western Turks again in the future, you will not have such a good time!" Fang Xuanling said slowly.
Dai Zhou also went out and said: "Your Majesty, there is no problem in attacking the Western Turks. It's just a formality on the front line. I'm afraid of not having enough food and grass!"
"Your Majesty, it is also difficult to transport cannonballs and wooden sticks. If these two items are lacking, it will be difficult for Mr. Li Jing to capture the Western Turks!"
Listening to the courtiers expressing their opinions, Li Shimin looked at the memorial again, thought for a while and said: "If the food and grass are not available, it is your household problem. I want you to ensure that Li Jing has enough to eat when he attacks the Western Turks. If you leave, If not, go home and retire.”
"As for the cannonballs and wooden knots, they must be replenished. They must not hold back Li Jing. As for reinforcements, they must also be sent. I am sure about Li Jing's attack on the Western Turks! Tell him, I will give him whatever he wants, but if he takes If you don't leave Western Turks, don't come back!" Li Shimin said solemnly.
"Your Majesty, I think it's better to think it over again!" Du Ruhui bowed and advised.
Li Shimin ignored him, but walked to the huge map, picked up a wooden stick and pointed at the position of the Western Turks and said: "The position of the Western Turks is very critical. If we take him down, the road to the Western Regions will be completely opened. You Look, this land is so vast, and we are just isolated. Luo Zhang said, there are countries in this world that are more powerful than us. If we don’t become stronger, how will we survive once those countries come to attack us? One ship from the Food Nation can destroy more than a dozen of our offshore ships and lose thousands of naval soldiers, and such a powerful Food Nation is not far away from us. Do you want to see our descendants enslaved?"
Li Shimin's words made everyone present have blood-red eyes, and they shuddered when they thought of the slave market.
If this was said by Luo Zhang, these people would not take it seriously, but if it was said by His Majesty, how could they dare to question it.
For a moment, these old guys in their 70s and 80s actually felt a sense of urgency. Thinking back, did they lose their blood and like stability?
After all, I am still getting old~! This is the sigh in the hearts of several opponents.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Li Shimin knew that his words had given them ideas, and it was good if they had ideas, but he was afraid that these people would have the attitude of defending the country and the city.
Thinking about the blueprint Luo Zhang had drawn for him before, Li Shimin felt excited.
"This is how Li Jing's matter has been decided. Luo Zhang's memorial is similar to what Li Jing meant, but now he may have sent troops to Tibet!" Li Shimin looked at Luo Zhang's memorial and said.
"The Western Turks are no better than Tubo. Tubo has a better geographical location. Over the years, there have been many people who have wanted to attack Tubo, but none of them have succeeded. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. At least half of the people who go there will lose, Luo Zhang It's a bit risky this time!" Fang Xuanling opposed Luo Zhang's sending troops this time.
Du Ruhui retorted: "Luo Zhang never fights an unprepared battle. Since he dared to send troops to Tibet, he was absolutely sure that he could wipe out Tibet's 400,000-strong army with only tens of thousands of people before. Nalu Dongzan listened. It is said that he was captured alive and was on his way to Chang'an, which shows that his military strength has surpassed that of Li Jing!"
