Even though Muchuan said this, Wei Zheng and Li Shimin still looked confused. It seemed that they did not understand.
With no other choice, Muchuan could only explain it more clearly and understandably. What would be gained by starting a war with the Tang Dynasty?
All the territory of Goguryeo!
By then, the population, wealth, and land of Goguryeo will be returned to the Tang Dynasty. If Muchuan manages and develops it, more resources will be created, making the Tang Dynasty even more powerful.
As for losses?
It's nothing more than weapons, soldiers, and food. These are currently within the scope of what Datang can afford.
"In the early days of the Tang Dynasty, it was true that the Tang Dynasty suffered serious trauma, but it could withstand this kind of trauma. It would take less than three years to fully recover and even become more prosperous."
Wei Zheng asked: "But if we go to war, won't it lead to crusade from other countries?"
One of the main reasons why Wei Zheng failed to negotiate peace for so long was that Wangyue Dagong used it as a bargaining chip to contact other countries to jointly fight against the Tang Dynasty.
"The lip is dead and the tooth is cold", this is a theory that everyone knows.
It is precisely because of this that other countries will definitely not watch the Goguryeo Kingdom being destroyed like this. As long as they contact Silla and Baekje to fight against the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty will surely be unable to defeat it.
Muchuan, as a modern person, may not know this truth. However, he also knows one thing. This year's autumn harvest of Silla and Baekje are not good. The two countries are in dire straits and cannot protect themselves. How can they send troops to support them?
The country of Goguryeo.
If a war really breaks out, Goguryeo will definitely be weak and unable to compete with the Tang Dynasty.
As long as the Tang Dynasty defeated the Goguryeo Kingdom, Silla and Baekje would not launch troops against the Tang Dynasty again after they could recover.
The so-called taking advantage of the weakness of the Tang Dynasty to send troops to attack?
It is indeed possible, so just bluff at this time! Claim to the outside world that it has defeated Goguryeo with an overwhelming victory, and demonstrate the majesty of the powerful Tang Dynasty through "military exercises".
As long as others realize that the Tang Dynasty is powerful, other countries will definitely not dare to invade. After all, they do not know the details of the Tang Dynasty and will not easily send troops to end up in a lose-lose situation.
Muchuan talked eloquently and shrugged his shoulders: "So if there is going to be a war, let's go to war. We have nothing to fear."
"So that's it, Mu Aiqing is far-sighted! It's really extraordinary!"
Li Shimin praised.
Muchuan thinks about things differently than others. Officials like Wei Zheng and others can only see the results that the Tang Dynasty will face after the battle, but Muchuan can see the situation of the entire surrounding countries, which is why he is a "traveler".
Now after being encouraged by Muchuan, Li Shimin seemed eager to try. After all, he had long wanted to overthrow the Goguryeo Kingdom, but had no chance. At this time, Muchuan's words obviously stimulated Li Shimin.
"I will issue an edict to mobilize troops and horses now! Just listen to Mu Aiqing and take down Goguryeo directly!"
Li Shimin said ambitiously.
"Wait a minute, Your Majesty..."
"What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty, it would be better if we could avoid fighting!"
Muchuan said helplessly.
According to Muchuan's analysis, the Tang Dynasty could definitely defeat the Goguryeo Kingdom. After the defeat, proper demonstration of military strength could prevent attacks by other countries.
But this is just a prediction. After all, Muchuan is not a god and cannot get everything right. Therefore, if peace can be negotiated, it still has to be negotiated.
Muchuan expressed his thoughts now, saying that there was no rush to annex Goguryeo. The Tang Dynasty was indeed not suitable for launching a war, but they could pretend to launch a war and gain a head start.
Li Shimin nodded slightly, obviously he was interested in the plan conceived by Muchuan, and waved to Muchuan to continue.
Muchuan said: "Your Majesty, the reason why this peace negotiation has stalled is because Wangyue Dagong has someone to rely on. As long as we can defeat the other party's reliance one by one, we can naturally force him to accept the peace negotiation."
"Mu Aiqing, does your method work?"
"Guaranteed to work."
"That's good."
Li Shimin laughed and pointed at Muchuan, "Then Mu Aiqing, leave the work of the Household Department to the two Ministers of the Household Department. From now on, you will accompany Prime Minister Wei to negotiate peace!"
"ha?"
Muchuan is petrified, do you dare to negotiate a peace with him?
Muchuan adhered to the principle of "be lazy if you can" and tried not to find trouble for himself. Unexpectedly, his casual suggestions were actually adopted by Li Shimin, and Li Shimin even asked him to become one of the peace negotiators.
However, the emperor's golden mouth has already opened his mouth. Once he speaks, it is difficult to follow him. Even if Muchuan wants to refuse, he cannot refuse. He can only bow and nod: "I obey the decree, long live my emperor."
Early the next morning, at the Shangshu's residence in Chang'an City, the flowers and green leaves in the courtyard were clinging to tiny dewdrops, the air was refreshing, and the whole courtyard was quiet and quiet.
At this time, there was a burly man standing in the courtyard, two meters tall and with strong muscles. He was Temujin's powerful man!
Temujin Dali was doing radio gymnastics with his hands and feet, and shouting "one, two, one, two". This was also a habit he had developed in the past six months, doing radio gymnastics as soon as he got up, in order to strengthen his body and cultivate his mind.
Beside the archway of the courtyard, a young man was standing there watching. When he saw Temujin Dali's strange movements, the young man was a little excited.
"Brother Dali, are you doing radio gymnastics?"
The young man ran over.
Temujin looked hard and found that the man was Lunan, the Yunqi Lieutenant of the Royal Forest Army. He immediately laughed and said, "It's Brother Lu. I am indeed doing radio gymnastics."
"Let me do it too, I haven't practiced for several months and I almost forgot!"
Lunan was originally a garrison at the Northeastern border, and Muchuan had stayed at the border for a long time, and this method of "radio gymnastics" spread.
In the past, Lunan often conducted "radio gymnastics" training when she was on the northeastern border, but she stopped doing it after she was transferred to Gyeonggi Province.
During the next moment of burning incense, the two of them made gestures with their hands and feet together, shouting "one, two, one, two". The scene was very strange, and it frightened the surrounding maids and servants.
After feeling relieved and rejuvenated, Lunan sat on a big stone in the courtyard to rest, and raised his head and shouted: "It feels so good... Master Muchuan is really a god who came to the world, and he can actually create
This is called 'radio gymnastics'. After some stretching, you will feel energetic and refreshed!"
"Yes, Lord Muchuan is indeed an unborn god. We all admire him very much."
Temujin laughed vigorously and waved his arms, saying that under Muchuan's guidance, his martial arts had improved and his body became stronger.
