He didn't seem to understand after reading it. After listening to Su Chen's words, His Majesty Li Er not only didn't understand, but became even more dizzy.
He is now very puzzled, why can I know it at a glance?
In fact, it is normal for him to be a little confused.
After all, the things Su Chen proposed were at least fifteen years too early for him now.
Today's Tang Dynasty is still in the stage of developing national strength, collecting grain and training troops, and has not yet officially begun to expand externally.
The famous general and great craftsman Yan Lide was only a minor official at this time.
Therefore, it is strange that His Majesty Li Er is not confused after reading it now.
Moreover, what Su Chen said is all based on the engineering capabilities meeting the standards.
If the field bridge and grain road wall he mentioned could really be built, then there would be no loopholes in this strategy!
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er decided that the first thing he would do after returning was to summon all the skilled craftsmen and let them see if Su Chen's method would work!
After thinking about this, His Majesty Li Er stopped worrying and continued to read the booklet.
After a while, he finally read all the contents in the brochure and finished deliberation.
Now, His Majesty Li Er has a rough outline of the strategy for this eastern expedition against Goguryeo.
First use 10,000 cavalry to lead the battle, and then supplement it with 30,000 heavy infantry holding Mo Dao to form a square formation, and directly launch a wall charge!
Such a formation is smart and yet powerful.
In just a few rounds, the Goguryeo soldiers could be beaten to the point where they lost their armor and fled.
On the other side, Changsun Wuji and Su Chen exchanged cups with each other, eating and drinking while paying attention to His Majesty Li Er's expression.
After seeing his excited expression, the three of them understood that His Majesty had sorted out his thoughts about the war!
Come to think of it, Su Chen's method, which they thought was a bit ridiculous, actually had a miraculous effect!
If only 60,000 troops and horses could be used to level Goguryeo, then this battle is destined to be remembered for eternity!
And Su Chen will also leave a mark in the history books!
The former Sui Dynasty used the power of the whole country and led an army of one million to conquer Goguryeo three times, but all ended in failure.
But in the Tang Dynasty, only 60,000 soldiers and horses were able to annihilate Goguryeo. How incredible and exciting is this?!
Thinking of this, several people felt even more relaxed. Even Wei Zheng, who had diabetes and could not drink, made an exception and his face turned red after drinking.
"I will definitely send this pamphlet to the Holy One as soon as possible."
His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Do you have anything else that you need to convey?"
"Gone."
Su Chen shook his head and said: "I don't need to mention the Sui refugees before they are resettled. Li Er knows what to do himself."
"With his temperament, if he gets such a large piece of black land, he will definitely open up wasteland."
"After this battle is over, I will pass on the seeds of Su Dao."
His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "In this case, your work of finding a big food merchant to sell cannons to His Majesty will be accelerated."
"I heard that His Majesty will set off soon. Don't wait until the Holy One has set off by then. Your cannons haven't even been sent over yet."
Hearing this, Su Chen didn't have much reaction.
But others are different!
Changsun Wuji and the three of them simply had the urge to cover their foreheads!
Your Majesty is opening an account and talking nonsense. I really can’t stand it!
Obviously, Your Majesty, you can’t wait any longer, okay?
Just start firing without waiting for the cannon?
Who believes it!
Having been in contact with Su Chen for a long time, His Majesty's ability to act like a fool has improved by leaps and bounds!
"Don't worry, Li Er can't be so fast."
Su Chen smiled and said: "For this kind of quick war, we must first stock up on food and grass. It will take a month or two to secretly transport a large amount of food and grass to the south bank of the Liao River and store it up."
"When the army arrives, we can attack directly!"
"In this way, the efficiency will be high. Li Er is not a fool, so how could he move troops in a hurry?"
His Majesty Li Er nodded helplessly, what he said was absolutely correct.
That’s indeed what he was thinking about!
This little bastard really studied him very thoroughly!
However, when he thought of this, His Majesty Li Er felt a little desperate.
A person who knows himself so well and still thinks about how to trick him all day long is simply impossible to guard against!
You may suddenly bleed heavily one day!
Who can bear this!
It would be fine if it were someone else, but Su Chen couldn't move or scold him!
Although he had obtained this priceless book on the art of war, His Majesty Li Er could not be happy, and his meal was even more tasteless.
Just when he was about to finish eating, Su Chen suddenly asked again: "Old Li, does the friend you asked for help have any acquaintances in the Ministry of War?"
His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment and asked: "Why did you suddenly mention the Ministry of War?"
"I want to get some war horse rosters, but the amount I can get from applying for a survey by myself is too small, and it's not enough at all."
Su Chen said: "Is it possible to ask your friend to help me go to the Ministry of War to clear things up?"
The so-called war horse records refer to the military status of the war horses.
During the Tang Dynasty, riding horses, private horses, pack horses, and draft horses were all consumables.
Only high-quality horses included in the establishment are heavy cavalry charge horses, and they have military status just like people.
Generally speaking, this kind of war horses are raised by farmers in the farmland and fed with green grass.
However, as the population of the Tang Dynasty grew, the number of horses uniformly fed could no longer keep up with the expansion of the army.
So the year before last, His Majesty Li Er promulgated a new decree.
Private farmers can raise war horses by themselves. They only need to report to the local state or county government office and obtain the approved amount.
Then the court will send special personnel to inspect and accept the horses every year. According to the strength of the horses, they will give different prices and purchase them uniformly.
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er instantly understood Su Chen's intention and asked: "Do you want to raise a war horse?"
"That's what I meant." Su Chen nodded and said.
"How many rosters do you need?" His Majesty Li Er asked.
"I guess I'll need one hundred thousand in the first year!" Su Chen said casually.
"One hundred thousand?!"
When His Majesty Li Er heard this, his eyes almost popped out!
You know, now that the entire Tang Dynasty has gathered all the war horses that can be used, it would be good to have more than 100,000.
But Su Chen actually asked for a roster of 100,000 yuan as soon as he opened his mouth?!
"Why do you want so many rosters?"
Wei Zheng frowned and asked, "Is it possible... that you want to raise 100,000 war horses?"
"It's just the first year."
Su Chen said emphatically: "We will have to add more every year from now on!"
"However, when that time comes, there will be no need for your friend's help. Li Er will take the initiative to raise my salary for me!"
