Everyone in Licheng is preparing for military rations. If the previous King of Shu might not have allowed the granaries in Qizhou to be opened wide, because there were already 30,000 soldiers and horses gathered under the new emperor Li Tang, most of them were veterans, and they could almost At the level of one against ten, the people can only follow.
The external slogan is to crusade against the witches in the imperial city. There are more descriptions of witches among the people. A woman is described as the most terrifying monster in the world. It seems that it was during the Zhenguan period at this time, just like the feudal maiden. In the Chinese novel, King Zhou of Shang was bewitched by the enchantress Daji.
"How long have you been alive, and now you have to fight again?"
"There are monsters in Chang'an City. The new emperor wants to eradicate the monsters. Just watch."
"There must be at least hundreds of thousands of troops outside. How much food do they eat in a day?"
The people are both ignorant and a little clever, but the situation is beyond their control. This is an era that is all about strength. No matter how many people there are, they can't defeat an army that has experienced hundreds of battles and is well-commanded. What they have to do is to follow the new emperor's instructions. The demand for food, fodder and civilian men was collected, and this was true no matter which dynasty or generation.
In addition to various conjectures among people, experts in acting also compiled more things about the witches who confuse the court. They are all free for the public to see, so that they will naturally respect the new emperor. We also need to provide some support for sending troops.
Almost the entire Qizhou had to prepare for the westward expedition to Chang'an. The rice grains shipped from various places every day never stopped. The workmen entered the military camp together. Except for killing and fighting, everything else was required. What they all have to do is currently preparing for this war.
Chang'an City has several large granaries around it that can be supplemented. The only shortcoming is that Wu Meiniang lacks elite soldiers and generals. Liu Shili only agreed to become the general of the Eastern Expedition. Others are still waiting and watching. The power of the new emperor is gradually growing. Both sides started to win over people, and they only needed a reason to take action.
"Your Majesty~!!"
This sentence was still shouted out. Quan Wanji pledged his allegiance to the new emperor in order to be able to speak as soon as possible. He also knelt down and bowed slower than his colleagues.
Li Ke still had a headache, so he responded after hearing this honorific. He was only an emperor in name. It was Changsun Wuji and the others who really did big things. After all, the current 30,000 free troops were all gathered with the support of the Changsun family. Yes, so the military affairs are basically discussed by those few people.
"Your Majesty, if we win this battle, we may be able to wash away our grievances and make a name for ourselves. But the chance of winning is not great. There are too many checkpoints on the way to the Western Expedition. If you delay, you will be double-teamed. !”
"Moreover, the soldiers and horses recruited by the prime minister only discuss major military matters in other courtyards, and never discuss with minor officials. General Qin can only serve as a captain for military training. Lord Changsun does not take Tianyan into his heart at all."
There are only two masters and servants, and of course I have to say it from the bottom of my heart. The situation seems to be beneficial to the new emperor, but it is only temporary. Now we just want to see who can win the first battle first. The situation in Qizhou, Quan Wan The economy knows very well that it is impossible to support a long war.
After a cup of strong tea, I clarify my thoughts. The new emperor is just a temporary worker who was plotted by Changsun Wuji. Li Ke is also very clear about the fate of the king of Shu in history. He was framed for rebellion and ended up with a tragic ending. Originally, I thought that time travelers could change against the will of heaven, but I didn't expect that they would be guilty of 'rebellion'.
The perpetrator and the victim are on the same side, and appear to be harmonious on the surface.
The biggest difference from when Li Shimin initiated the Xuanwu Gate Revolution was that he was very reluctant. He didn't have time to be a free prince. He didn't worry about it at all. He held 30,000 elite soldiers and was not willing to obey. This emperor was simply being manipulated. Regardless, Li Shimin was determined to be emperor.
But Li Ke knew very well that being an emperor was not good at all. If his family had not been able to find a decent host, he would not be sitting on a volcano that could erupt at any time.
"Then what do you think? Should you kill the Changsun family directly, or beg them to listen to the new emperor?"
This question is very challenging. Quan Wanji was first assigned by the court to assist the King of Shu, and then he was impressed by the King of Shu's character. Now he met the King of Shu who launched an army to conquer Chang'an City. Things turned around too quickly.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to fight or kill, you just need to kill people to establish your authority. Back then, the late emperor was invincible on the battlefield, and the people around him were fearful and obedient. Now he can show a new attitude in front of others!"
Everyone knew that the Changsun family was extremely powerful, and all the previous attempts to frame the King of Shu were ignored. It was because the court was afraid of offending them, and Quan Wanji hoped that the new emperor could intimidate the princes from all directions.
Most of the people who came to help were Li Shimin's old subordinates. I heard that someone was confusing the imperial court and Changsun Wuji's authority. It was still a relatively scattered alliance because the new emperor had not exerted any power until now.
Li Ke also knew it in his heart, but there was no chance to express it yet. Basically, Changsun Wuji's people controlled the situation, and his thoughts could only be thoughts.
Changsun Wuji had a great influence on Li Tang in the early years. From the selection of the emperor to the submission of officials, it was with his support. Even though the prince Li Chengqian was still alive, everyone still recommended Li Ke as the new emperor. A lot of preparations have been made at present.
The other courtyard is the territory of the Changsun family in the Prince of Shu's palace. The generals who came to seek refuge with the new emperor met here with Changsun Wuji, the uncompromising prime minister.
Thirty thousand elite soldiers are just a side dish in the early stage. If you want to fight back to Chang'an City, you must have an army of more than 100,000 people. What you need are soldiers and horses that go into battle and kill people, not a group of people who eat and die in the military camp.
"Master Prime Minister, 30,000 people are really not enough. If we can deploy heavy troops for border defense, we don't need too many. As long as tens of thousands of people come, we will definitely be able to capture Chang'an easily. Can't we really send a letter to the border generals?"
It sounds very reasonable. Not only are there many soldiers on the border, but their generals have all fought with the late emperor in the north and south. If we can get their support, it will be much smoother to pacify the world.
Li Jing in the north alone has tens of thousands of elite troops. As long as half of the troops and horses are assigned to assist the King of Shu, and more generals are contacted, it may be possible to achieve a one-sided situation and support Li Ke to become the emperor.
Changsun Wuji remained expressionless. Ever since he entered the Shu Palace, he had been respectful to the new emperor on the surface. When he had a little free time, he would think about how to prevent the new emperor from becoming bigger.
An emperor without real power must not be able to make any noise, right? !
