Even Li Chengqian himself couldn't guarantee that he would come back alive.
And is Li Ke a fool?
Doesn't he know this?
Furthermore, he also knew that if the earthen pot is not broken away from the well mouth, the general will inevitably die in battle.
It's just that some of his subordinates don't believe in Li Chengqian.
After all, the Shu Army and the Liangzhou Army had fought to the death before.
Even today's Liangzhou Army has many veterans who experienced the Battle of Shu.
He was really afraid that instead of dying on the battlefield, his brothers would die in the hands of his own people.
And after hearing what Li Ke said, Li Chengqian knew his concerns.
So at that moment, he said directly: "What happened earlier has long passed, and no one will remember it."
"Although the officers and soldiers of the Liangzhou Army are unruly, in the end they are all men."
"Is there anything between men that a drink and bloodshed can't solve?"
"As long as they are fighting for the country, no one will do anything to them."
What he said was so straightforward that Li Ke could hear it clearly, and so could Zhang Xiao and Chen Fukuan behind him.
After hearing this, the two of them lowered their heads involuntarily.
To be honest, not only was Li Ke having a hard time during this period, but so were they.
After the Shu army rebelled, Li Ke changed from King of Shu to King of Sin.
And these heroes who fought for the Tang Dynasty in the past have also become criminal generals.
Even later, they made great achievements in the battle with the hell Japanese.
But the people still did not forgive them.
Even now, if they just go to the street to buy groceries, they will be spat at by passers-by who recognize them.
Seeing this scene, Li Chengqian didn't say much.
He just stepped forward and patted the two of them on the shoulders, and then said: "Go back and pack your things, and you will go on the expedition with me today."
"yes!"
The two of them responded subconsciously. After the two left, Li Ke walked up to Li Chengqian and said with a cold face: "Are you sure you will only take 60,000 people?"
This morning, he had already inquired about the whole story.
Likewise, he also knew that the Unsa people were extraordinary.
"After all, this battle is fought in the Western Turks."
"It's still not appropriate to bring too many people there."
"If it weren't for my father's strong request, I wouldn't want to take the Bingzhou Legion with me."
Li Chengqian sighed softly and said: "But I just brought it with me. I think Zhao Youlin will welcome us there."
Hearing this, Li Ke couldn't help but said: "Then you are not afraid that Zhao Youlin will take the opportunity to kill you?"
"Destroy me?"
Li Chengqian shook his head and smiled: "If he destroys me, will he still want the Western Turks?"
"Zhao Youlin is not as stupid as you think."
"The reason why he dared to come to Chang'an City to see me was just to ask for reinforcements."
"If he wanted to destroy me, there would be no need to go to such trouble."
"He only needs to cooperate with Ansa, and he can break into the interior of our Tang Dynasty in just a few days."
After hearing this, Li Ke naturally knew that what he said was reasonable.
However, Li Ke still said a little uneasily: "But people's hearts are so far apart that they have to be on guard. After all, you'd better be careful after you go."
"Then I have to thank you for caring about me."
"But compared to my safety, your current position is the most important."
Li Chengqian looked back at Li Ke and said: "The dilemma we are facing now is ultimately due to the immaturity of the Military Academy and the reform of the military system."
"If this war happens in a few years, why do we need to be afraid of the Ansa people? And why do I need to personally lead the people to the war?"
Li Ke pursed his lips and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Maybe you are right."
If it is true as Li Chengqian said.
It can also give Datang a few years to develop.
Why is there such a dilemma now?
If the military system matures, the training of talents in the Military Academy will be completed.
Then Li Chengqian can control the overall situation just by sitting far back, so why does he need to lead the army personally?
Thinking of this, Li Ke couldn't help but sigh: "It would be great if we could do these things earlier."
"Time has passed and cannot be undone."
"It's useless to say anything now."
Li Chengqian said to Li Ke: "And the most important thing for us now is not to regret the past, but how to plan for the future."
"We still have to continue to do what needs to be done."
"Your brother is not young anymore and has a family and business. I don't want to fight every battle myself."
"And I don't hope that you will be like your brother in the future."
Li Shimin’s original purpose of training Li Ke and Li Chengqian.
I just want to shape Li Chengqian into a perfect monarch and Li Ke into the role he originally played.
However, this character is not an emperor, but a King Wu who opened up territory for the Tang Dynasty.
But due to the rise of Li Chengqian, Li Ke's role was not completely successful.
Even to a certain extent, he and Li Chengqian exchanged part of their roles.
Li Chengqian opened up territory for the Tang Dynasty, while he was stabilizing the central government for the Tang Dynasty.
And how could Li Ke not understand this?
At that moment, he shook his head, smiled bitterly, and said, "I understand what you said. Now just tell me what you need me to do."
"After I leave, both the reform of the military system and the Military Academy must be accelerated."
"And when I'm in Chang'an City, maybe there won't be anything else."
"Military reform and other matters will be carried out in an orderly manner."
"But since I'm not in Chang'an City, some unstable forces will definitely stand up and cause trouble. .”
"When the time comes, I'll all have to rely on you."
Li Chengqian looked straight at Li Ke and said, "I can trust you, right?"
Sometimes, one really cannot underestimate Li Chengqian's importance in the Tang Dynasty.
Although he does not express opinions most of the time, he does not confront anyone, and he does not engage in any party disputes.
But there is a difference between his presence and his absence.
With him, the military reform and the military academy's affairs can be carried out in an orderly manner. Even if some people are dissatisfied and forced by Li Chengqian's power, they dare not stand up and say anything.
After all, the fate of those aristocratic families who opposed Li Chengqian is still fresh in their minds, and many people have not forgotten it.
But if he is not here, then these unstable forces will stand up and cause trouble.
What worries him even more is that not only is he about to leave now, but the princelings under him are also not in Chang'an City.
If someone comes forward to cause destruction in the future, how can Gao Zhixing and Changsun Chong alone withstand their indiscriminate bombardment?
I'm afraid there's not even one person who can stand up and speak out against it.
At this moment, he could only place his hope on Li Ke.
Looking at Li Chengqian's sincere eyes, Li Ke pursed his lips and then smiled.
"Brother Royal."
"The Military Academy and the reform of the military system are not only your efforts, but also mine."
"No matter who wants to shake up the military reform and the Wuhan Academy, I will make him pay the price with blood..."
Li Ke slowly raised his head, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "But your imperial brother is not as kind-hearted and soft-hearted as you. He always wants to save face for others."
Compared with the iron-blooded wrist, ten Li Chengqian tied together are not as good as one Li Ke.
After all, when Li Shimin trained him, he wanted to train him to be the sharpest knife in Li Chengqian's hand.
And once this knife is unsheathed, how can it be merciful?
Hearing this, Li Chengqian finally breathed a sigh of relief and settled his last worry.