As Li Qinzai expected, after the old generals entered the palace, the palace was filled with solemn killings. Countless ghosts seemed to be lingering around. It was a sinister wind blowing with murderous intent.
As the monarch and his ministers discussed matters, Li Ji and other veteran generals looked more solemn than ever before.
What was before them was an enlarged map of East Asia. It was an enlarged map of East Asia copied from Li Qinzai's world map by the painter in Li Zhiming's palace.
The entire world map is a secret for Li Zhi, and it is not appropriate for anyone to know it for the time being.
This map of East Asia has already surprised Li Ji and other veterans.
There were indeed maps of the surrounding countries outside of the Tang Dynasty in those days, but most of them were very illegible, with only a rough outline drawn. A map as detailed as the one in front of you, with even the cities marked, is unparalleled in the world. Only this one.
In front of the prime minister and old generals, Li Zhi slowly spoke out Li Qinzai's suggestion, pointed his finger in a circle on the map, and the entire Haidong Peninsula was included in his finger.
The faces of Li Ji and others became more solemn.
Li Qinzai's suggestion was different from the planning of the veterans for many days. It was one thing to conquer Goguryeo, but it was another thing to occupy the entire Haidong Peninsula. The strategic planning of the two was completely different, and the planning had to be started from scratch.
"What do you think, Duke Ying? Jing Chu's discussion, I think the theory of practical planning for the country is very extraordinary." Li Zhi looked at Li Ji and said with a smile.
Li Ji stroked his beard and smiled bitterly: "I just met him outside the palace gate, and I knew that this evil beast must have caused trouble to His Majesty again. As expected."
Li Zhi laughed and said: "This is not to cause trouble, but to actually share the worries of the country and the king. What do you old generals think?"
Cheng Yaojin squinted at the map on the table, pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "This is a wonderful idea, Your Majesty, since Goguryeo has been destroyed, there is only one Silla country left in the entire Haidong Peninsula. It’s pleasing to the eye, so it’s better to simply destroy it, since it’s just a matter of convenience.”
Xue Rengui frowned and said in a low voice: "There is nothing wrong with destroying the Silla Kingdom, but after all, the Tang Dynasty needs an explanation. We cannot destroy the country for no reason. Otherwise, how will the surrounding vassal and vassal countries view our Tang Dynasty? It is morally unjustifiable."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "It makes sense morally. Jingchu gave me another way to let Japan take the lead and provoke war between Japan and Silla. Anyway, the two countries have been feuding for hundreds of years, so starting a war is not an accident." ."
"When the fight between the two countries got out of hand, the Tang Dynasty, as the suzerain state, came forward to mediate, and then took advantage of the situation to station troops in Silla and support a puppet as the leader of the country. The other country would be under the control of the Tang Dynasty, and the surrounding vassal states also said What do you think about not leaving the Tang Dynasty?"
Everyone's eyes lit up, and Li Ji couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, this idea also came from Qin Zai?"
"Yes, it was his suggestion from beginning to end. I think it is feasible." Li Zhi said with a smile.
Li Ji quickly exchanged glances with the veterans, and Li Ji saw recognition and appreciation in everyone's eyes.
Liang Jianfang patted Li Ji on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother Maogong, that boy of yours is really not an ordinary person. He is full of strange knowledge and can also create some gadgets. Not only that, but he has such a Great wisdom, able to plan for the country, such a rare talent, how come he was reincarnated into your family, God is blind."
Li Ji was not angry at all, but with a somewhat reserved and proud look on his face, he stroked his beard and sighed: "I haven't been taught much. I was ridiculous for a while many years ago and did a lot of wrong things. I somehow got the idea. I’m also very confused, haha.”
Everyone rolled their eyes together.
Li Zhi pressed his hands on the map and said with a smile: "Veteran generals, Jing Chu's plan depends on you to re-formulate the strategy. In the future, the three armies will march eastward and complete their achievements in one battle."
As he spoke, Li Zhi's expression suddenly became serious and he said: "I will take the entire Haidong Peninsula and incorporate it into the territory of the Tang Dynasty. I also ask all generals to help me!"
Li Ji and other veteran generals looked solemn, and they all clasped their fists and shouted: "Swear to take the Haidong Peninsula!"
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Li Qinzai had just returned to the Duke's Mansion and met Song Sen, who was pacing back and forth outside the door of the mansion, looking a little anxious.
Seeing Li Qin getting out of the carriage, Song Sen was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
"Mr. Li, you are finally back!"
"Your mother-in-law is about to give birth to a baby. Are you waiting for me to deliver the baby?" Li Qinzai asked with a smile.
Song Sen was stunned: "What about giving birth to a baby? Why didn't I know about the mother-in-law giving birth to a baby?"
"The anxious look you are pacing back and forth outside the door, isn't it the look of a mother-in-law who is about to give birth to a baby?" Li Qinzai looked at him and said, "Why are you so anxious? The sky will not fall."
Song Sen stamped his feet and said: "The day before yesterday, Duke Li ordered his subordinates to monitor the actions of envoys from various countries. Sure enough, they had a clever plan and they took action."
Li Qinzai frowned: "Which country's envoy has taken action?"
"Tibet."
Li Qinzai's frown deepened: "Tibetan envoy Zashile? What does he want to do?"
Song Sen explained: "Last night there was a fight between the Japanese and Silla envoys. After the Silla envoy was taken to Wannian County Prison for being immoral, many strangers suddenly came in and out of the Tibetan envoys' residence in Seyi Pavilion."
Li Qinzai asked doubtfully: "Why are the Tubo people taking part in the affairs between Japan and Silla?"
Song Sen shook his head and said: "Baiqisi has placed spies in the Siyi Pavilion and found that from last night to today, there were many strangers coming in and out of the residence of the Tubo envoy, about dozens of them, and they were generally tall and tall, and seemed to be warriors. appearance."
Li Qinzai's expression also became solemn and he murmured: "What do the Tubo people want to do? The dispute between the Japanese and Silla envoys last night should have nothing to do with the Tubo people. What do they want to join in the fun?"
Song Sen puzzled and said: "If there is no profit to be made, why would the Tibetan people get involved? If there is profit to be made, what is the purpose of the Tibetan envoys?"
Li Qinzai said slowly: "Tubo is in the west, Japan and Silla are in the east, one is in the east and the other is in the west, there is no connection at all..."
Suddenly a hint of understanding appeared in his eyes, and Li Qinzai smiled: "Old Song Dynasty, if you were the Tubo envoy, what would you think after knowing that the Tang Dynasty was about to conquer Goguryeo?"
Song Sen wondered: "What do you think? What does the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition have to do with Tibet?"
Li Qinzai shook his head: "While living in peace, be wary of danger. If Goguryeo is destroyed, who will be the next enemy of the Tang Dynasty?"
Song Sen was silent for a moment and said: "Tubo?"
"That's right, as you can imagine, the Tubo envoys would naturally also think of it. Now the Tang Dynasty is preparing food, fodder and weapons for the Eastern Expedition. This news cannot be hidden from the Tibetan people."
"The Tubo envoys have a sense of crisis. They know very well that if Goguryeo is destroyed, it will be Tubo's turn next. For their own sake, the Tubo people will never let the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition go too smoothly. They will definitely be among them.
To cause obstruction and sabotage, in an attempt to delay and weaken the Tang Dynasty."