In the palace.
As soon as Li Shimin arrived at Tai Chi Hall, he once again received an urgent shipment of 800 miles from the Western Regions. It was sent jointly by the consort Chai Shao and Li Daliang.
After the destruction of the Gaochang Kingdom and the death of Qu Zhisheng, the Western Turks took advantage of Qiuci, Wusun, Shule and other countries in the Western Regions and attacked the Gaochang Kingdom in Yanqi. The Western Turks sent 80,000 troops to unite the tribes of the Western Regions with a total of 150,000 coalition troops.
There are currently only over 50,000 troops stationed in the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty. After several battles, most of the soldiers were injured. It is winter again, the weather is freezing, and the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are not accustomed to the climate.
The battle report once again said that many masters appeared in the Western Region and raided their camp. If the youth camp had not been alert, they would have almost been killed.
Some of those masters are even more powerful than the soldiers in the youth camp. One person can fight dozens of people without losing.
This made Li Shimin very confused, when did so many masters suddenly appear in the Western Regions?
Then, Li Jing, who was stationed in Lanzhou, sent an urgent message eight hundred miles away, saying that he had set off overnight to the Western Regions and was stationed in the Western Regions to prepare to command the war. He also said that this battle must be fought.
The battle in the Western Regions was also a war between the two great powers of the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks. It was a challenge as well as an opportunity. If this battle was won, Datang's dominance in the Western Regions would be established.
From now on, the entire Western Region once again returned to Han rule.
The stability of the Western Region will also establish the relationship between Datang and Tubo, and between Datang and Xue Yantuo. Tubo is no longer a threat to Datang, and Xue Yantuo is no longer a threat.
Li Shimin didn't say anything. In fact, he had already planned it, but it was a long-term plan, and he didn't expect it to come so soon.
This made Datang a little unprepared.
At this time, Li Ke also came to Taiji Hall, and at the same time, there were also important officials and many generals in the court.
For a time, Datang seemed to have encountered a powerful enemy that would require the strength of the entire country to defeat it.
"Ke'er, these two secret reports are also from the Western Region, take a look!"
Li Ke received the secret report and became confused after reading it.
Why do so many masters suddenly appear in this world, and they all appear in the Western Region, and they are all enemies of the Tang Dynasty.
Even the soldiers in the youth camp are no match. It can be imagined that the opponent is very powerful.
Each of the soldiers in the youth camp was personally taught martial arts and fighting techniques by Yan Yun's Eighteen Cavalrymen.
It's a pity that this secret report came from Chai Shao and Li Daliang, and they didn't explain the situation in detail. I'm afraid they have to wait for Yan Yunda to send the secret report.
"There must have been changes in the Western Turks, or in other words, changes in the entire Western Region."
"What my father said is absolutely true. Even when the Tang Dynasty attacked Gaochang, the Western Turks did not fight so hard. Even if they are dead and cold, the Western Turks will never use up all their elites."
"Suddenly there were many masters on the battlefield. This is something I have never thought about. When did the Western Regions have so many masters? General Qin also encountered heavy armored cavalry."
"Even if we are the heavy armored cavalry of the Tang Dynasty, we only have the five thousand cavalry raised by my father in the northern grasslands!"
"The Western Turks will never raise heavy armored cavalry."
In the court, all the important officials were present. Even Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng, who were hospitalized, seemed to be much better from their injuries.
They heard that the Tang Dynasty was defeated in the Western Regions, and Qin Qiong's life and death were unknown, and that he had lost more than 20,000 soldiers. This frightened them so much that they ran from the medical school to the palace in one breath.
Damn it, Datang has never suffered such a big loss in recent years.
Some time ago, good news came every month. Starting from the conquest of Tuyuhun, the Tang Dynasty won successive battles and never failed. Even Gaochang was defeated. It can be said that after the spring of next year, the entire Western Region will tremble. .
But as a result, bad news suddenly came, catching them all off guard.
"Everyone, tell me!"
The important ministers looked at each other. How can I say that even if they don't agree to continue fighting, Your Majesty will listen to them?
A few days ago, His Majesty had just taught them a lesson. One marriage had almost ruined their reputation and they were beaten to death on the street by the people of Chang'an City.
If they dare to speak without fighting today, I am afraid that these filthy words will become their epitaphs, such as cowards, traitors, national sinners, cowards...etc.
What's more, Your Majesty has just sworn an oath that those who insult the people of the Tang Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away they are. From now on, the Tang Dynasty will not make peace with each other, cede land, or pay tribute. The emperor will guard the country, and the king will die in the country.
If I say no, I will lie down and go out today...
Fang Xuanling said decisively: "The damage this time is so huge. If we leave it at this, the countries in the Western Regions will definitely make further progress."
"My advice is to be polite first and then to fight."
"I reconsider that our government should send envoys to the countries in the Western Region immediately to negotiate first. Even if the negotiations break down, it will buy our government time to prepare."
Changsun Wuji also stood up and said.
Wei Zheng was silent for a long time, and finally stood up. The losses were so great this time, and according to His Majesty's temperament, he would definitely not let it go, not to mention that there was a King of Shu who was bound to retaliate!
This revenge must be avenged!
The return of the Western Regions to the Tang Dynasty was a tone set long ago by the court, but it was just too early.
Wei Zheng dared to remonstrate directly, but he was also afraid of death!
What's more, in this situation, he wanted to go up with a knife and kill the thief from the Western Regions. Why should he oppose revenge?
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the Western Regions to serve as a military supervisor. I want to see with my own eyes the heads of the bandits in the Western Regions and avenge the unjust deaths of our soldiers in the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shimin: "..."
"I will reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, this is the most tragic thing since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Even if it is a war that will overwhelm the country, we, the Tang Dynasty, will still fight!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, fight..."
In the whole court, not a single minister said that he would not fight. They all angrily threatened to fight against the Western Regions or not, as if they wanted to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy in person.
Li Ke stood up at this time: "Father, as the supervisor of the Longyou Army, I have committed a crime of negligence. I am willing to perform meritorious service and avenge my 20,000 Erlang who died tragically in the Western Regions."
"If we don't win this battle, I am willing to die in the Western Regions and serve my country loyally."
"Father, I am also willing to lead troops to conquer the Western Regions." Li Tai stood up from the crowd with an upright face.
"Father, I hereby issue a military order, vowing not to return until all the bandits in the Western Region are killed."
Li Ke's eyes turned cold and he turned to look at Li Tai. Do you also want to argue about such a big matter?
Do you have that ability?
"Third brother, I am not arguing with you, but I also want to do things for the country."
"You have an unshirkable responsibility for this mistake in the Western Region."
Li Shimin snorted coldly and said angrily: "That's enough!"
"I once swore an oath that if the country was in danger, I would personally fight it."
Thump thump thump...
All the ministers knelt down, even Li Ke, Li Tai and others.
"Your Majesty must not take personal risks."
"Yes, Your Majesty, there are so many powerful generals in the Tang Dynasty, but the small countries in the Western Region are not enough for Your Majesty to conquer personally."
"I recommend His Highness the King of Shu!" Changsun Wuji glanced at Li Ke and said immediately.
"I also recommend His Highness the King of Shu."
"I will reconsider!"
"The minister reconsiders..."
Damn it, the whole court recommended the King of Shu to replace Li Shimin and personally conquer the countries in the Western Regions.
Li Ke sighed, stood up slowly, cupped his hands and said: "Father, give the order!"
Li Shimin looked at Li Ke, and after a long time, he stood up and said: "The king of Shu is named the king of Qin, and he oversees the eighteen states on the right side of Long. He is in charge of the three armies. He personally conquers the Western Regions. All ministers and ministers in the court are from today on, but the king of Qin has an order. You must obey it.”
"The whole country is united, the whole court is united, and we are fully prepared to conquer the Western Regions for King Qin and avenge my fallen soldiers."
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