Tang Sufan retorted with a chicken soup for the soul sentence that he didn't even understand, but it caused a group of big shots to shout about the transcendental nature of mind.
Several people were eating and drinking. After all, these people were important figures in the imperial court.
Unknowingly, this topic became a bit big.
Talking about the pros and cons of current affairs does not seem to be inconsistent.
While several people were talking, Li Shimin suddenly turned around.
"Su Fan, what do you think if I start a war with the Turks now, what are the chances of winning?"
In terms of whose opinion Li Shimin wanted to hear most in the entire Tang Dynasty, it was of course this boy's.
Now Li Shimin has gradually developed the habit of being irresolute to Tang Sufan.
After all, there seems to be nothing this kid can't do or understand.
Whatever this kid says has a unique truth that ordinary people can't think of.
Tang Sufan, who was admiring the two beauties across the table from the best angle, was stunned. He turned around and asked why he had it?
I'm still comparing the two girls...
Oh no, I’m looking at which of the two girls has the better drinking capacity~
This old Li really knows how to choose his time.
Tang Sufan picked up a minced roast chicken that had just been served and casually replied: "A miserable victory..."
"A tragic victory? Why? Now I heard that there is civil strife in the Northern Desert. The tribes such as Huihe, Xue Yantuo, and Bayegu are all dissatisfied with Jieli's conquest. Don't you think this is an opportunity? If the time is right, I, the Iron Army of the Tang Dynasty, will go out to fight in one fell swoop. It’s not impossible to defeat the Turks~”
Seeing Lao Li's serious expression, Tang Sufan casually complained while picking up the skewers.
"Old Li, you don't understand military affairs. You, a businessman, are saying this in front of two generals. Don't you think your class is overkill? You haven't entered the court yet, so don't think about it all day long, okay?"
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin's face darkened, but he immediately relaxed. Anyway, he was used to being criticized by this kid, and he had developed resistance without even realizing it.
I still don’t understand military matters?
When I led the troops to fight, I'm afraid you were still peeing and mud~
Li Xiaogong and Li Xiaogong were embarrassed for a while. This is not good. We two ministers still dare not say that we are better than His Majesty.
But why does this sound so comfortable~
Weird~
Tang Sufan grinned and asked Li Shimin: "Tch, you're still not convinced, then what is war? Tell me..."
Li Shimin snorted and laughed, couldn't this kid ask something more advanced?
"In war, you are stronger than me. The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit. It is controlled by strategy, the sharpness of the soldiers is the strength, and conquest is the end!"
Li Shimin waved his hand, pondered for a while, and gave an answer that he thought was high-end.
Who knows, Tang Sufan just glanced at him lightly and then said something.
"Wrong~"
"War is just a continuation of politics. It is the plunder of resources. It is the most face-saving and violent method among political methods!"
Several people stared, listening to this boy's words for a long time, and their minds became enlightened.
It seems that this is indeed the case. This kid's summary is the meaning of war.
Aren’t wars often rooted in politics?
But only Yuchi Gong was the least satisfied. Isn't war just fighting? It's just life and death, where do all the flowers come from?
It can be seen that His Majesty and this old man are thinking deeply, is it possible that they are right?
Although I don’t understand, I can’t expose the fact that I don’t understand. I just pretend to be thoughtful~
Looking at the expressions of enlightenment on the faces of these people, I am probably the only one who can deceive some long-time court bosses into doing this.
Tang Sufan couldn't help feeling a little proud, feeling like a keyboard warrior starting a class.
"A war is not only a life-and-death struggle, but also a struggle for comprehensive national strength, which includes resources, troops, ideas, people's livelihood, etc. Lao Li, just listen to what we talk about, although you may not understand it now , but at least I gained some knowledge~”
Halfway through Tang Sufan's words, he didn't forget to diss Li Shimin on the side.
Li Shimin's mouth twitched, and he really wanted to turn the table over and show off his cards.
I am the emperor!
I can’t understand it, but they can understand it?
Li Lirou, who was sitting at the end of the table, couldn't help but purse her lips for a moment. When had she ever seen her father look like this...
"Su Fan, please tell me your opinion. Although we have fought on the battlefield, we still want to hear your thoughts~"
Li Xiaogong said quickly.
Seeing that Li Xiaogong had spoken, Tang Sufan no longer had to worry about bragging.
Then Tang Sufan thought about it and started talking.
"When fighting a war, it is natural to have a purpose, whether it is grudges, conquests, trials, plunder, etc. No matter what, you must be prepared and anticipate..."
"The judgment of the situation in other countries, the current affairs of the world, even the judgment of various situations, can't be like Lao Li, a businessman, who just goes to fight with a martial arts practitioner without any preparation, right? You can't win~ "
Li Shimin lay down helplessly and inexplicably.
"I believe that His Majesty's attack on the Turks will definitely not be an act of revenge. It is as simple as avenging Jie Li, but the Emperor's vision is not that simple~"
Li Shimin immediately blushed and covered his face slightly with his hands.
I really think so...
I felt a little guilty and embarrassed for a while.
"War is just a continuation of politics. The land of Mobei is vast and cold. If we want to completely incorporate it into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, it will cost countless materials and manpower!"
"Therefore, it is necessary to attack the Turks. Our emperor's goal should be to completely pacify Mobei, so as to ensure the peace of the border for more than ten years and gain valuable opportunities for the development of the Tang Dynasty. The shame of the Weishui River was just a matter of convenience -"
Anyway, I don’t know what Li Er was thinking, but that’s what was recorded in “A Brief History of the Tang Dynasty” in his mind.
In the winter of the third year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty decided to attack the Turks in order to control the situation in Mobei!
However, although Tang Sufan felt that Li Er's dog emperor just wanted to beat Jie Li, in front of these big bosses who were judging the situation, it was still necessary to speak nicely~
As expected, Li Xiaogong and others subconsciously glanced at Li Shimin, but they still pretended to be serious and nodded seriously.
Li Shimin, who was sitting aside, felt even more embarrassed and couldn't help but quickly drink some sweet-scented osmanthus wine to cover up.
"All in all, it's a job done with real swords and guns."
"But our Tang Dynasty troops have been stationed in the Central Plains for a long time. Compared with the Turks, the weather outside the pass is the biggest resistance. Sometimes our army will face annihilation due to natural disasters alone!"
Having said this, Tang Sufan's careless expression stopped. Any war is worthy of sighing. It is the burial of countless lives.
This war was only caused by the cold weather.
Nearly 40% of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were lost, and most of the survivors were left with irreversible frostbite. Many people's toes, fingers, and even soles were damaged by the frost, and many others suffered from snow blindness. .
A lifetime of suffering.
Although the result of this war is victory, it can only be regarded as a tragic victory.
"The Turks control the terrain and take advantage of the local situation. Even if my army is strong, once we reach the plateau, it will not be as simple as fighting."
"It's a battle with life!"
When Tang Sufan said this, countless people sighed, it is true.
Although they constantly analyze the current situation of our Datang Dynasty, our military strength, and our strategies for dealing with the enemy.
But war is still war after all!
It is the death of life in exchange for conquest.
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Sorry, fellow ironies, I posted it on time last night and the order was reversed.
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