The subordinates of Zhi lost Si Li are basically the old tribe of the Northern Desert Turks.
Their fighting methods and habits are fundamentally different from those of the Tang Dynasty soldiers.
As mentioned before, nomadic peoples follow the principle of gathering when things are good for them, and scattering when things are bad for them, and they are not ashamed to run away.
The implication is that if there is no benefit, these people will not help you fight the war. ??
Even if I help, it is inevitable that there will be some distance between you and me in the end.
Therefore, when using them, you must agree to their benefits in advance.
Zhi Los Si Li naturally knew what Li Chengqian was worried about.
He said bluntly: "Your Highness actually doesn't have to be like this at all, and our brothers are not all mercenary people."
"I'm not saying that you are only interested in profit."
"It's just that the situation this time is really different."
"If it were a war to protect our country, I would naturally not be so busy."
"But now, we are fighting for others, and our brothers are also sacrificing themselves for others."
Li Chengqian said bluntly: "Moreover, in addition to rewarding you with the money, I can also issue you a special order."
"After defeating Bazhuo, you can loot as much as you like in Bazhuo's headquarters..."
Li Chengqian looked at Zhi and lost his ability to think, and said with a raised eyebrow: "You can also take your brothers and find out how you felt before."
Hearing this, Zhi lost his mind and was stunned.
He said: "Your Highness, is this really good?"
"Okay, why do you care so much?"
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said, "You just need to follow my instructions."
"And after entering Xue Yantuo's territory, the entire army will be assigned to you."
"As long as you get down to business, you can do whatever you want. Even if you want to blow up Yi Nan's golden tent, I don't care about you."
"In this regard, I also give you absolute freedom."
Hearing this, Zhi lost his mind and was stunned for a moment.
Later, he also said with gratitude: "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness." "Okay, okay."
Li Chengqian waved his hands randomly and said: "Just go and do whatever you have to do."
"The general will obey..."
If you lose your ability to think, you should intervene immediately.
Li Chengqian gave him absolute freedom, which was equivalent to absolute trust in him.
For a general, this is a great gift.
But some people trust him, and some people don't.
For example, Xiao Rui on the side.
This guy is a typical minister from aristocratic families.
Although he now belongs to Li Chengqian, his personality has not changed much.
As soon as Zhi lost his mind and left, Xiao Rui couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, do you really trust him so much?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian raised his head slightly and said, "Do you think there is any reason why I can't trust him?"
"He is a surrendered general after all."
"And your Highness, you also know that many people from the Northern Desert Turks fled to Xueyantuo."
Xiao Rui said: "If you let him take people back, wouldn't it be the same as letting the tiger go back to the mountain?"
"If he wanted to leave, he would have left long ago. There is no need to wait until now."
"Besides, my father can dispatch him to my place and let me dispatch him. Doesn't it mean that my father also trusts him?"
"That being the case, what reason do I have to doubt him?"
Li Chengqian also understood Xiao Rui's thoughts, so the words he spoke at the moment were softer.
Xiao Rui is not a fool, so he can naturally feel the kindness shown by Li Chengqian towards him.
But at the same time, he could also feel that Li Chengqian didn't like him to bring up this topic very much.
Therefore, Xiao Rui said: "Your Highness is wise..."
After saying that, he no longer continued to dwell on this issue, and instead said: "But Your Highness."
"now
After you send out General Zhi, Xue Yantuo's battle must be fought."
"And they are so close to us..."
Xiao Rui looked at Li Chengqian and said, "Should we make some arrangements in advance?"
"We don't have to do this."
"Now that we are here, it means that someone has already done it for us."
Li Chengqian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I don't know if my father wants to train me, or if he came here deliberately to tear me down."
Originally, he had already arranged everything.
But Li Shimin suddenly came over and intervened...??.
Li Chengqian really didn't understand whether this old guy wanted to come over to help him or come over to take credit from him.
However, Li Chengqian doesn't care about his little achievements.
He directly told Xiao Rui: "Next, Master Xiao must keep an eye on Xue Yantuo's movements, and report to me immediately if there is any slightest sign of trouble."
Hearing this, Xiao Rui immediately raised his hands and said, "My lord, I understand..."
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Chang'an City, within the Imperial Court.
Eunuch Zhou ran to Ganlu Hall with the border report.
When he saw him coming, Li Shimin knew that there must be news from Northern Xinjiang.
He said directly: "How is it? Did that kid do what I expected?"
"Your Majesty knows things like a god, and this old slave admires him endlessly."
Eunuch Zhou chuckled lightly and said: "When His Highness sent out the favors, he indeed gave food and weapons at the same time."
"Now, the two sides have begun to confront each other at the border."
"Look at that. It won't be long before the two sides are afraid that they will have to fight..."
Hearing this, Li Shimin also laughed.
He said: "What about the one who has lost his ability to think?"
"On the day General Zhisi arrived at the Beimo Mansion, he was dispatched by His Highness."
"According to reports, He took people to the direction of Xue Yantuo."
Duke Zhou said: "It seems that it is just as His Majesty expected. He should have gone to cause trouble for both parties."
"well."
Li Shimin cheered and nodded repeatedly.
Eunuch Zhou, on the other hand, said with some worry: "But Your Majesty, with such a high-profile situation between the two parties, I am afraid that before the war reaches a stalemate, Yi Nan will have to mediate."
"Then just don't let them mediate."
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly and thought for a long time before he said: "Go and inform our eyeliners hidden in Xue Yantuo."
"Tell them that I want them to provoke Xue Yantuo's court dispute at all costs."
"At least let this war last for half a year..."
Hearing this, Eunuch Zhou immediately intervened.
"correct."
"You should go and notify us at the border."
Li Shimin said: "If these two parties fight, I am afraid that some refugees will be overwhelmed and run into the Northern Desert."
"If they want to live in the Tang Dynasty for a long time, they will be introduced into the country and transferred to Shannan Road to live..."
At this time, if he can't make a lot of money, is that still Li Shimin's character?
The Tang Dynasty did not need Xue Yantuo's gold and silver, it just needed their population.
In ancient times, especially in an era that has just emerged from troubled times and has a serious population decline, population is obviously the most important resource.
However, Li Shimin also thought of other things.
Just listen to him say: "If they don't want to move, then just drive them out."
Speaking of this, Li Shimin's eyes also flashed with a hint of cruelty.
He said: "When necessary, necessary measures can be taken. I give them absolute rights..."
After hearing this, Eunuch Zhou finally understood what Li Shimin meant.
At that moment, he stepped in and said, "Old slave, I understand."