Chapter 2548 In fact, you haven't dealt with the old man, but you can't say this
Seeing the shining eyes of these two monster moths, even though His Majesty's confidant, the leader of the bodyguards, has a strong ability to withstand psychological stress, he couldn't help but feel a little numb at this moment.
However, Zhao Kun's scalp was still numb, so he still had to say what needed to be said, after bowing to Li Shimin.
He repeated what Cheng Sanlang and Li Ke had just said.
Li Shimin looked at Cheng Sanlang with a dark expression on his face, who showed an awkward yet polite smile.
"My dear son-in-law, you really dare to say anything. You dare to talk nonsense about such a major military and national matter..."
Although Cheng Chubi was a little afraid of his father-in-law's fists, feet and weapons, he was definitely not afraid of his father-in-law's words.
After hearing this, Cheng Chubi immediately became unhappy.
"My father-in-law, my son-in-law always means what he says, and he will never..."
He was only halfway through speaking, but when he saw his father-in-law's eyes suddenly becoming very dangerous, Cheng Sanlang quickly explained forcefully.
"Yeah, my son-in-law means that when it comes to serious matters, my son-in-law will never dare to talk nonsense."
"Haha..." Li Shimin couldn't help laughing. He didn't know whether he was scared when he saw this kid, or because he thought he was talking nonsense.
Of course, Cheng Chubi was not happy for others to question his professionalism, and when he saw that Li Shimin had no intention of stopping him.
I couldn't help but have a bold idea, just take this opportunity to express my superb strategies and tactics.
Cheng Sanlang cleared his throat, held his head high and spoke with great confidence.
"My father-in-law must also know that my son-in-law comes from a family of martial arts masters with both civil and military skills. My record of winning every battle can fully represent my ability and vision."
"..." Li Shimin's eyelids twitched wildly, Zhao Kun's facial muscles twitched a little, and even the look in his eyes towards the emperor and his subjects was a bit scary.
They all had the urge to rush forward and beat up this young and frivolous Cheng family member.
In the end, Li Shimin controlled his violent temper, but he couldn't help but rant.
"You're young, you're so loud, and you're victorious in every battle, haha..."
Hearing what his father-in-law said, Cheng Chubi exclaimed in his heart. That's right, his father-in-law has a brilliant record.
But when he went to fight Xue Ju, the overlord of the Western Qin Dynasty, he was beaten until he was rolling and crawling in a miserable state.
Naturally, he was not happy to see a young junior like himself showing off in front of him.
But the problem is that I need to use my own record to pave the way for my next speech.
Since you always think that winning every battle is too bragging, Cheng Sanlang, who is quite accomplished in language arts anyway, smiled modestly.
"My son-in-law is not victorious in every battle now, but for now, how can he be said to have never been defeated?"
"..." Li Shimin opened his mouth, hey, this seems really irrefutable.
Although this kid may not have fought in more than a hundred battles, he should have fought in dozens.
But I have never heard of this kid losing a battle and being beaten to a bloody pulp.
However, a record is a record, and it does not prevent His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty from wanting to attack this virtuous son-in-law who just offended him.
"...Cheng Laosan, if you have something to say, just say it, if you have a fart, just fart, and if you are too careless, go outside the palace gate and get the twenty-butt stick by yourself."
Threats, threats again. Facing his father-in-law's threats, Cheng Chubi obediently lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
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"My father-in-law, my son-in-law feels that if he wants to conquer Goguryeo, what he needs is a spring breeze and rain-like means, not a thunderous blow."
Li Shimin's face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water. After all, this is what this horse-riding emperor wanted to do.
Cheng Sanlang, who was in front of him, said another sentence like a roundworm that had crawled into Li Shimin's belly.
"My son-in-law knows very well that our Tang Dynasty has continued to expand and is far superior to the previous dynasty. In addition, my father-in-law is wise and martial, and he has a cloud of famous generals and a sea of fierce generals."
"It's naturally easy to decide the outcome in one battle..."
As soon as these words came out, the silent Emperor of the Tang Dynasty's expression softened slightly, but he still spoke with a noncommittal expression.
"You'd better say the next but..."
"Hey, my son-in-law knows that it's useless to show off in front of my father-in-law who is very discerning. I will definitely not be able to escape your eyes."
"Stop talking nonsense and be serious." Li Shimin couldn't help but shouted. However, his expression became softer and softer.
Zhao Kun and Li Ke looked on and curled their lips. Cheng Sanlang was really shameless and flattering without any bottom line.
"Yes, yes, my son-in-law is serious. However, a thunderous strike can certainly be decided in one battle, but what happens after that?"
In fact, you haven't solved it yet, my father-in-law, but you must not say this. Cheng Chubi does not want to flirt repeatedly on the verge of death, which could easily lead to the bloody tragedy of June Snow.
Cheng Chubi spread his hands and began to analyze. The land of Goguryeo has always had complex terrain and numerous foreign races.
And Goguryeo has been operating there for hundreds of years. Even if it is pacified, there will definitely be trouble again, which will involve a lot of energy and military strength of the Tang Dynasty.
The long-term consumption will definitely be a strain on a central empire like Datang.
Maybe after three or five years of hard work, we would have to withdraw from the old Goguryeo land and let others swallow it.
But the land there is very fertile and easy to cultivate. Even if it is harvested once a year, it can definitely feed a large population.
And since Goguryeo is a place that must be conquered and a country that must be pacified for the Tang Dynasty, or for the Central Plains Empire.
Then we have to consider how to manage the place after we take it, how to gain a firm foothold, and how to obtain a fertile and fertile soil that can be operated for a long time at the minimum cost.
The ginseng there is absolutely an excellent medicinal material, and the various furs and specialties there are also a huge wealth.
Li Shimin stroked his long beard, pursed his lips tightly, and looked at Cheng Sanlang, who was sitting in front of him with his head held high and talking.
Such confidence, such calmness, the important thing is, this kid, it is as if he has really been to that land.
Now, he has not yet decided whether to take action against Goguryeo. This guy has already considered taking care of Goguryeo.
What should Datang do, and be able to analyze it in a clear and logical way.
Zhao Kun's face, which was full of contempt at the beginning, gradually turned into one full of caution and surprise.
After all, Zhao Kun has been with the Emperor for a long time and has served in the army for half his life. Moreover, it is impossible for a brainless person to become His Majesty's confidant for so many years.
Therefore, Cheng Sanlang's words really benefited people a lot, but Zhao Kun would never admit it.
At this moment, Li Ke was sitting aside as quietly as a chicken, looking straight at Brother Chu Bi.
From the beginning, Brother Chu Bi was talking nonsense and gibbering, but later on, my father's eyes became brighter and brighter.
They simply discussed it with Brother Chu Bi, and even asked the eunuch to get a map. The two of them started pointing and inserting things on the map.