Wang Zi'an put the wine glass on the table and motioned for Li Shimin to pour the wine.
Li Shimin subconsciously stood up and filled him up, and then Wang Zi'an continued slowly.
"War is just a continuation of politics. The land of Mobei is vast and cold. If you want to completely bring it under the control of the imperial court, relying on the people in the imperial court - well, in short, it is basically impossible. Therefore, the purpose of sending troops this time is It should be defeated and restrained, so as to maintain peace on the border for more than ten years, gain valuable opportunities for the development of the Tang Dynasty, and avoid the shame of the Wei River, but it was just a matter of convenience..."
"Ahem——"
Li Shimin blushed inexplicably and quickly raised his glass to take a sip to hide the embarrassment on his face.
"No matter what the purpose is, in the final analysis, you still have to fight with a real sword to see whose knife is sharp——"
Cheng Yaojin snorted disdainfully, hating these sour scholars. An apparently simple thing can be said in such a confusing way that it goes round and round...
Pooh!
Hey, he was despised by this vulgar businessman.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but feel angry and gave him the same contemptuous look in return.
"You know nothing-"
Cheng Yaojin was so angry that he almost jumped up.
This bastard is so irritating.
If you talk about sour things like writing poems, that's it, but you even look down on yourself for things like fighting!
"Lao Cheng, don't get excited, let's listen to what Brother Wang has to say first -"
Li Shimin pulled Cheng Yaojin and told him to drink and eat food honestly. The aggrieved Cheng Yaojin gritted his teeth and started fucking with a few dishes of side dishes.
I will eat it all for you, and let you eat your shit!
"War is a contest of comprehensive strength, people's morale, logistics equipment... If any of them is not prepared well, it may affect the war situation. For example, this year -"
As Wang Zi'an spoke, he turned his attention to Cheng Yaojin, who was competing with a pile of broad beans.
"With this weather, do you think it is only the Turks who are affected? Our soldiers have lived in the Central Plains for a long time. Compared with the Turks, they are even less accustomed to the severe cold in Mobei. If you don't cope well, there is no need to fight. Just the weather may Let the army suffer disaster!"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but sneer and glanced at Cheng Yaojin, who looked dissatisfied.
"What's more, if the road is blocked by heavy snow, how will we transport our food and grass? The Turks still have sheep and horses to eat. Will our soldiers drink the northwest wind..."
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but look a little serious when he thought about this battle in his previous life.
Just because of the severe cold, nearly 40% of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were lost, and most of the survivors were left with irreparable frostbite. Many people's toes, fingers, and even soles were damaged by the frost, and many others suffered from frostbite. Got snow blindness.
Although the result of this war was a victory, in Wang Zi'an's view, it could only be regarded as a tragic victory!
Cheng Yaojin finally put away the anger on his face and his eyes became serious. As a leading general, he naturally knew that what Wang Zian said was true. If it is true as this bastard said, Mobei is experiencing severe cold weather that has never happened in a century, then we really need to attach great importance to preventing cold weather.
"I think all the princes in the court have their own considerations about preventing the cold. However, if heavy snow blocks the road, the transportation of grain and grass seems to be a real problem. Is there anything you can do?"
Cheng Yaojin looked at Wang Zi'an with a thoughtful look. This young man seemed to be really good. He might be worthy of my daughter.
"I won't tell you if I do!"
Wang Zi'an finally took revenge. Looking at Cheng Yaojin who looked aggrieved, he couldn't help laughing.
"Come on, Lao Li, drink, drink - haha -"
Li Shimin was also caught off guard by Wang Zi'an's move. With a wry smile, he raised his glass and clinked it with Wang Zi'an.
But my heart is not up and down, so I can only help with a smile on my face.
"Little brother, there's nothing wrong with you, let's talk about it, it's just fun——"
Wang Zi'an didn't really want to say anything, he was just teasing Cheng Yaojin.
What's the point of drinking idle wine without bragging?
"Well, who told me to be a little bored when I have nothing to do?"
Wang Zi'an said, and took a drink.
When Cheng Yaojin saw this, he quickly filled him up. Although he didn't have much contact with him, he understood the boy's urinary nature. He liked to brag and was held in his hands. If he wanted to take it out of his mouth, When ordering something, you must lower your body.
Wang Zi'an nodded with satisfaction, which felt quite good.
"This matter is difficult to say, but it is also very simple to say. You two often travel outside the customs, but have you ever heard of something called a sled?"
"sled?"
Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin couldn't help but look at each other and shook their heads in confusion.
Is there such a thing?
"This is a tool specially designed for walking in the snow. It is light and fast. It can be transported much faster than an ox or horse."
Faster than an ox or a horse!
Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin's eyes suddenly lit up.
Not to mention being faster than oxen and horses, in the ice and snow, even if you can catch up with the normal march, it is a big deal.
"Brother Wang, do you know how to make it?"
Li Shimin took a deep breath to calm down his turbulent emotions.
"So-so, okay..."
Wang Zi'an stretched out and waved his hands in boredom. However, I was thinking in my mind whether I should try to make a sled and experience it when it snows in a few days.
Tsk tsk, the winter wind is so proud that the dog's hooves are so strong. If you see the snow in Chang'an one day, the number of people turning around will be amazing!
Thinking of this, Wang Zi'an suddenly started to try more and more.
He had used this thing in his previous life. The structure was not complicated. As long as he knew the principle and general appearance, it should not be difficult to imitate it.
It really does!
Li Shimin almost knocked over his wine glass in excitement. Cheng Yaojin shook his hand and poured a glass of water and wine into his beard. Being able to transport food and grass quickly in the ice and snow is simply unimaginable!
"Little brother, are you willing to dedicate this method to the court? I guarantee here that as long as this sled can really solve the problem of transporting grain and grass in the snow as you said, the court will never treat you badly -"
"Old Li, you're too boastful -"
Wang Zi'an looked at the excited Li Shimin with a smile and curled his lips nonchalantly.
"Looking at your tone, people who don't know would think you are the emperor - haha -"
Li Shimin:...
"To be honest, I -"
Just when Li Shimin wanted to take the opportunity to reveal his identity, Wang Zi'an waved his hand and pushed him back.
"I know, I know, you are related to the royal family, your connections are very strong... Drink, drink -"
I have seen many such arrogant drinking friends. After half a pound of wine, there are no friends he doesn’t know and there is nothing he can’t accomplish.
Besides, he has nothing to do with the royal family or himself, and he doesn’t want to be an official.
Li Shimin scratched his head in distress. He really wanted to call in the guards lurking outside and have a showdown. But he couldn't be sure of this guy's attitude. It would be terrible if he was very resistant and just broke off the relationship and moved away.
Well, let’s play it safe and solidify the relationship with him first!
PS: I actually started testing the waters today! Dear readers, don’t forget the recommendation votes in your hands
