Chapter 194 The Protector of the Country Reappears
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said: "What I mean is not to fully open it, but to entrust Su Chen's shop alone!"
"I still believe that kid, there will definitely be no unexpected situation!"
"The new farm tools he developed are said to be extremely strong and durable!"
"If this method is applied to making weapons and armor, wouldn't it be of great benefit to the Tang Dynasty?"
Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, even so, the risk is quite high. In my opinion, this matter needs to be dealt with slowly."
His Majesty Li Er frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly said: "What do you think, what if, in the name of the Emperor, I confiscate his blacksmith shop and directly seize the method of smelting iron?"
Hearing His Majesty Li Er's ready-to-move tone, Du Ruhui had a headache. He thought carefully and said, "Su Chen really can't resist if you do this."
"But according to his temper, if you offend him to death, I'm afraid there won't be any good fruit to eat!"
After his reminder, His Majesty Li Er recalled some bad things, and immediately waved his hands and said: "Keming's words are reasonable, so it's better not to provoke him."
"If I make him angry, I don't know how he will retaliate against me!"
"It's a pity that I still want to take this opportunity to win against him!"
Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui looked at each other with wry smiles and shook their heads.
Your Majesty's obsession may never disappear.
But in this fight with Su Chen, they felt that His Majesty's chances of winning were really low!
After getting the solution to this trouble, several people felt very relaxed
Talking and laughing along the way, the carriage soon arrived at Tai Chi Hall.
After getting off the car, His Majesty Li Er said with high spirits: "Immediately notify the ministers to come to Ganlu Hall to discuss matters!"
Half an hour later, the ministers came in a hurry with anxious faces.
His Majesty Li Er sat on the dragon chair and said in a deep voice: "I urgently summoned you here because of Tuyuhun."
"Is there any news coming from the border these days?"
Hearing this, Han Yuan, the Minister of War, took a step forward, raised his hands and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the latest military report has just been received this morning."
"My soldiers from the Tang Dynasty are expected to arrive in Liangzhou in ten days, and our army from Tuyuhun will arrive in about half a day!"
"All the food and grass for the soldiers and horses have been counted. According to the standards of high-intensity combat, it is only enough for the army to last for one month!"
After Li Jing led his troops to the expedition, Han Yuan took charge of the affairs of the Ministry of War.
This person was always cautious in doing things, and in just a few words he clearly expressed the dilemma Datang was facing now.
After listening to his report, his voice was full of confusion.
The ministers all showed anxious looks on their faces!
Things were worse than they expected!
You can only eat a small amount of food. According to the fighting method of the prairie cavalry, it is far from enough!
You know, before the Eastern Turks were destroyed, the Tang army fought with them on the border. The longest battle even lasted for a full year!
"quiet!"
His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to stop the discussion of the ministers and continued to ask: "If the food consumption of the war horses is excluded, how many troops can be supplied by the food and grass transported to the border now?"
Although he didn't know why His Majesty suddenly asked this question, Han Hua still silently made calculations in his heart.
After a moment, he handed over his hand and replied: "Your Majesty, if we don't count the war horses, the country's current stockpile of food and grass on the border is enough to supply an army of 500,000 people, which will last more than three months!"
After hearing his answer, His Majesty Li Er, Long Yan, was delighted. He waved his hand and said, "Then we will mobilize another 600,000 troops from Youzhou and immediately rush to the northwest border to stand by!"
After his words fell, the hall fell silent for an instant, and all the ministers looked at him with dumbfounded eyes!
This silence lasted for half a cup of tea before it was interrupted by the ministers' eager remarks!
"Your Majesty, why is this happening all of a sudden?"
"Your Majesty, when fighting against Tuyuhun's prairie cavalry, horses are the most important thing!"
"This move is quite inappropriate. I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"
His Majesty Li Er raised his hand again and said: "Don't be anxious, listen to me!"
After the hall became quiet, His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Today, I, the Protector of the Tang Dynasty, offer a good plan!"
"Using his method, I can let my Tang army drag the rice harvest to Jiannan Road without any harm!"
Lord Protector!
Hearing these three words, there was an uproar in the hall, and everyone's jaws almost dropped in shock.
Didn't it mean that the identity of the Protector has always been without thought? Why did he suddenly offer advice?
Duke Ling Liu Hongji couldn't help but asked: "Your Majesty, do you already know the identity of Lord Protector?"
The ministers all looked at His Majesty Li Er intently, waiting for his answer.
To them, the various actions of the Protector are greater than the mystery!
Unexpectedly, His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said: "I don't know!"
"The incident of Tuyuhun spread a lot in Guanzhong. After the Lord Protector learned about it, he secretly sent the strategy to Jingzhao Mansion."
"I just saw it today. After reading it, I was convinced that the Tuyuhun incident has been completely solved!"
"Not only that, Datang can also expand the results of the victory several times!"
After that, he described Su Chen's strategy in detail.
After hearing this, the ministers were all stunned!
Through His Majesty's description, the Protector of the Country knows everything about Xi Tugu, Tuyuhun and Xue Yantuo!
There are some things they know, but there are some things that even the officials among them who specialize in collecting border information don't know.
After a short discussion, Liu Hongji continued: "Your Majesty, it sounds like the Duke Protector's strategy is indeed very good!"
"But whether these information are accurate still needs to be considered."
"The border is far away. It would be inappropriate for Zhenyue to make a decision based on folk rumors!"
His words were unanimously recognized by everyone, and the ministers nodded.
Upon seeing this, His Majesty Li Er winked at Changsun Wuji.
The latter understood, cleared his throat and said: "There is no need to verify this matter."
"Under your Majesty's secret orders, I have been collecting news about the Western Turks over the years."
"The real situation is exactly the same as what the Protector said!"
After he finished speaking, the ministers' faces became much less suspicious.
But then, new questions arose.
Tang Jian, Duke of Ju, raised his hands and asked: "Your Majesty, whether I think Duke Protector's plan can be realized depends on the treasure!"
"I'm afraid it won't be easy to find the treasure that makes the Western Turkic nobles crazy!"
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry!"
"The Protector has prepared that treasure for me, the Tang Dynasty!"
As soon as His Majesty Li Er finished speaking, the ministers in the hall were confused again.
Lord Protector, have you prepared the treasure?
Just by listening to the description, they knew that this treasure must be special and precious enough to be useful.
