Chapter 1205 Li Shimin decreed to reward Muchuan, Li Tai intentionally made things difficult for Muchuan
Chapter 1205 Li Shimin issued an order to commend Muchuan, but Li Tai deliberately made things difficult for Muchuan
"No, we can't just let it go.
Otherwise, they will definitely think that I am afraid of them, and they will become more and more arrogant in the future."
Li Zhi said.
"Your Majesty, why don't we behead the culprits first and show them to the public to give these captured Turks a warning.
"
"Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
Liu Ye asked worriedly.
"We cannot sit back and wait for death, we must take the initiative."
Li Shimin said.
"But Your Majesty, the Turks are in Monan and are still a long way from us. I'm afraid it wouldn't be right for us to attack rashly now."
Guo Xiaoke advised.
Li Shimin frowned after hearing Guo Xiaoke's words. He understood what Guo Xiaoke meant, but the Turks were very powerful.
Li Shimin thought for a while, then looked at Guo Xiaoke and Liu Ye and said: "Our current strength is too weak. If the Turks invade, we will definitely not be able to defend it.
So a new army must be formed."
“Where do we get our new troops now?
Nowadays, apart from infantry, there are basically no cavalry, and the cavalry lacks equipment and is not suitable for fighting at all."
Guo Xiaoke said.
"Yes, what we lack now is infantry.
But I have no intention of relying on infantry to resist the Turks. This time I was negligent.
Now we must train a new army.
Do you have any good suggestions?"
Li Shimin looked at Guo Xiaoke and Liu Ye and asked.
"Your Majesty, what do you think we should do?"
Fang Xuanling saw Li Shimin's angry look and hurriedly comforted him.
"I do have a suggestion. This time the prince said that Muchuan's new army defeated the Turks, so can we also hand over the task of resisting the Turks to Lord Muchuanmu?
After all, the Turks have repeatedly invaded our country over the years.
We also need a strong general to suppress them."
Fang Xuanling thought for a moment and said.
"Is this okay?"
Liu Ye was a little skeptical.
"Yes, since Muchuan can block Jieli Khan, he must be powerful.
If he is willing, we can completely entrust this task to him."
Li Shimin nodded and said.
Now the Tang Dynasty really needs a general who can defend the Tang Dynasty, and Muchuan is the best candidate.
"Well, just do what you say, let Muchuan be responsible for destroying these Turks, and select outstanding soldiers from among the Turks and send them over."
Guo Xiaoke said.
"Well, just follow this idea and pass on the order. From now on, Muchuan will be rewarded."
Li Shimin nodded and said.
"yes."
The waiter next to him immediately stepped back after hearing this.
"By the way, there is another thing. There is some chaos in Chang'an now, and the people's reaction to this matter is also very fierce, so I am preparing to recruit young people across the country so that these people can participate in military training."
Li Shimin said.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Fang Xuanling said.
"Well, this matter will trouble you.
I have other things to do, so I won’t chat with you. You go down and make arrangements first.”
Li Shimin said to them.
"Your Majesty, walk slowly."
After they all left, Prince Li Zhi said to the chamberlain beside him: "Send the order and summon the ministers to discuss the matter of recruiting troops tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After the waiter heard this, he quickly walked outside.
And in a valley in Beishan outside Luoyang City.
Many Turks are building a simple road leading to the Muchuan Steelworks outside the mountain, and then into Luoyang.
On both sides of the road, Muchuan's soldiers were standing, holding swords, guns, bows and arrows in their hands.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Mine No. 1 has issued an order. Mr. Muchuanmu will come to the construction site to inspect the construction site shortly."
A construction site leader ran up to an unshaven man and said.
"I know, you go tell them and let them get ready. Master Mu will check it later.
Tell them not to dawdle, otherwise I will kill them if they delay the construction period."
The unshaven man cursed.
"Yes, sir."
After hearing the order, the foreman left quickly.
After a while, the sound of horse hoofbeats was heard, and then Muchuan rushed over with many cavalrymen.
"Master Mu is here, but I missed the welcome from afar. Please forgive me, Master Mu."
The bearded man knelt down with a group of Turks.
"Excuse me. I'm here today to check the progress of your excavation.
You must build the road as soon as possible, don't be lazy.
Otherwise, I won’t let you off lightly when the time comes.”
Muchuan said.
"Yes, sir.
Don't worry, sir, we will do our best and we won't dare to relax even a little bit."
The unshaven man heard this and said hurriedly.
"Well, that's good.
You go ahead and continue working.
I want to see your construction site later."
Muchuan said.
"yes."
After hearing this, the unshaven man turned around and continued to direct the Turks to work.
Muchuan also continued to patrol with his people. These people were of relatively low status and were not qualified to patrol with him.
Muchuan had just finished his inspection when he saw his adjutant Zhao Siyu walking over.
"Sir, His Highness Prince Qing sent someone to find you.
His Highness has a decree for you to go to the Xuanzheng Hall of the Prince's Mansion."
Zhao Siyu said to Muchuan.
"Your Highness is looking for me?"
Muchuan was stunned for a moment, and then said.
"Yes, His Highness has ordered you to go to the Xuanzheng Hall as soon as you are free. He wants to ask you about the details of this war."
Zhao Siyu said.
"I understand, let's go over there."
Muchuan said.
"My subordinates resign."
Zhao Siyu said.
Muchuan led people to the Prince's Mansion.
"Muchuan pays homage to His Highness."
After Muchuan saw Prince Qing Li Tai sitting in the hall, he immediately saluted.
"Okay, you're welcome.
Your performance in the battle this time was really good, but now you are a little distracted."
Li Tai stared at Muchuan and said calmly.
"Your Highness is serious, I don't dare to do this."
After Muchuan heard Li Tai's words, he was frightened and didn't know what Li Tai meant.
“Don’t dare, you dare to negotiate and interrogate with Turk Jieli alone?
Not afraid of death?"
Li Tai looked at Muchuan and asked with a smile.
"Uh~~" After Muchuan heard Li Tai's words, he immediately didn't know how to answer.
"Hahaha, Muchuan, I know what kind of person you are, you are a loyal minister."
Li Tai said with a smile.
"Your Highness, this subordinate did have selfish motives in this matter, but he did not forget his mission, so when facing the Turks, I killed those generals without hesitation and interrogated them in advance."
Muchuan said seriously.
"Hahaha, good, he is indeed a person I can trust.
There is no doubt about your loyalty, and you can rest assured that as long as you are loyal to Gu, I will believe in you for the rest of your life."
Li Yuanji heard Muchuan's words, smiled and patted his shoulder.
