No one expected that at such a moment, the Western Turks would suddenly withdraw from the northern battlefield.
This made it clear that he wanted to interfere in the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions.
However, this is understandable.
After all, the Western Region is their territory and vassal state, so it is only natural to help them.
When Yin Zhao received the news, the Gaochang mission that was going to Chang'an City suddenly stopped moving. ??
Such a clear attitude can be seen by anyone who is not a fool.
This guy made it clear that he wanted to delay the process so as to maximize the interests of Gao Changguo in the subsequent negotiations.
For example, he wants to return to Jiaohe City, which was invaded by Li Chengqian.
When Li Chengqian received the news, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The few counselors in the army looked puzzled when they saw Li Chengqian smiling.
Your Highness, are you crazy?
Why do you still laugh at such a critical time?
Li Chengqian slowly stood up, glanced at the sand table in front of him, and said, "This battlefield in the Western Region is getting more and more interesting..."
"Your Highness..."
A counselor named Wu Lei stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Now that the Western Turks have suddenly joined the battlefield, the already clear situation has become chaotic."
"I propose that we withdraw Feng Guangyao and Liu Qi's troops, gather the entire army in one place, and then make long-term plans."
Another counselor also stood up and said: "I also agree with Brother Wu's statement."
"Your Highness, this is not the time to be impulsive."
"Once the Western Turks seize the opportunity and cut off the connection between our central military tent and the two frontline armies, then the brothers on the frontline will be in danger..."
The statements made by these two people are quite satisfactory and reasonable.
However, Li Chengqian certainly would not agree with their statement.
"Danger?"
"If Feng Guangyao and Liu Qi don't even have this ability, what else do I need them to do?" Don't forget what Li Chengqian did before the war.
He asked Feng Guangyao and Liu Qi to suppress bandits throughout Longyou Road.
When suppressing the bandits, Li Chengqian never had a say in how to fight, and it was entirely up to them to decide.
If this doesn't allow them to practice how to fight alone.
Then Li Chengqian really had to consider whether he had to transfer his sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law, who had been resting behind the scenes for a long time and only focused on falling in love, to help.
"Now we are in a critical period for the reorganization of our Liangzhou Army."
"Qiuci bullied us, thinking that I would be afraid of the Western Turks and would not be able to send troops."
"Not only did they wantonly plunder our goods, but they also dared to massacre our people in the Tang Dynasty."
"Shouldn't I lead my troops to attack them?"
Li Chengqian raised his lips and said, "Now, the Western Turks have appeared again. If that's the case, why should we be polite to them?"
After saying this, Li Chengqian's eyes suddenly changed.
The smile that started out became extremely cold.
He slammed his fist onto the sand table in front of him.
"The Western Turks can bully anyone, but they can't bully us Tang people."
He said: "As the governor of Liangzhou and the supreme commander of the Liangzhou army, I will fight them to the end even if I risk my life."
"I want to see if the Western Turks can afford to fight..."
After the words fell, Li Chengqian turned around and said: "Send the order, the Liangzhou Army, Feng Guangyao, and Liu Qi all move south to attack the capital of Qiuci."
"The entire Liangzhou army of 100,000 soldiers has gathered."
"Those of us who are eating meat in the front cannot let our brothers be left behind. Let them all come to the Western Regions to eat meat for me."
After hearing what Li Chengqian said, everyone in the audience
Shocked.
What does he want to do?
Do you want to make a desperate move?
Wu Lei hurriedly said: "Your Highness, if all the Liangzhou Army is allowed to enter the Western Region, then only the old, weak, sick and disabled will be left in our Longyou Road."
"What about the old, young, sick and disabled?"
"Is it possible that tens of thousands of people can't hold a northwest defense line?"
"I don't believe that the Western Turks can penetrate our defense line of 100,000 Liangzhou troops and reach the mainland of Datang."
"If he really kills him, then there will be no meaning in our lives." ??
Li Chengqian turned around and glanced at everyone's faces, saying: "This battle is the first time we have launched troops in the Western Regions since the founding of the Tang Dynasty."
"Even if the Liangzhou army fights to the last soldier, even if I die on the battlefield, it is my duty as a minister."
"Even if the whole world is my enemy, I will kill everyone in the world to bring peace to the northwest of the Tang Dynasty."
After finishing his words, Li Chengqian waved his sleeves and walked out of the Chinese army tent without caring about the expressions of these counselors.
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The dispatch of the Liangzhou Army soon fell into Li Shimin's eyes.
Of course he knew what Li Chengqian was thinking, and the father and son knew each other tacitly.
At this moment, all he can do is sit firmly on the throne, give Li Chengqian the greatest freedom and power, and let him do whatever he wants.
Domestically, these news quickly fell into the ears of the people.
And this news exploded among the people like thunder.
Without anyone's special call, the huge war machine of the Tang Dynasty began to move under the pull of the powerful war horse of the Liangzhou Army.
The common people took to the streets and tightened their belts to pay taxes and tributes without the government's call. Merchants also donated money and food.
The unity of the Tang Dynasty was forged in the war. Only those who have seen it with their own eyes know how much the people of the Tang Dynasty supported their soldiers.
Seeing the people who flocked to donate food outside the state capital, the Gaochang mission stationed in Datang were dumbfounded.
Yin Zhao specifically asked an old man who went to hand over the grain, saying: "Your Majesty has not asked for an increase in taxes, so why did you go and hand it over on your own?"
"How can I use this food at my age?"
"Besides, it doesn't matter if I eat less, but the juniors on the front line can't go hungry."
The old man said calmly: "They can go to war only when they are full, so that our Tang Dynasty will not be bullied by foreign enemies."
Upon hearing this, Yin Zhao felt sad.
If only the people of Gaochang could show such a strong attitude after Qiuci entered Gaochang.
Then Qiuci can still defeat his own people. Does he need to go to Datang for help?
And is Gaochang still the same as it is today?
Yin Zhao sighed and asked: "Old man, do you really think the Tang Dynasty can defeat the Western Turks?"
"Western Turks?"
"What's so scary?"
The old man sneered: "Although I haven't read a book and don't know a few Chinese characters, my ears are not deaf and my eyes can still see."
"I know how brave our soldiers are."
"These soldiers of our Tang Dynasty are enough to defeat those Turkic thieves."
"We have His Highness, we have the Liangzhou Army, and we have hundreds of thousands of Tang Dynasty soldiers."
The old man raised his head and said proudly: "The Western Turks and the dog thieves who dare to invade our territory of the Tang Dynasty deserve nothing but to tremble at the feet of the Tang Dynasty."
This is the Tang Dynasty.
This is the unity of Datang today.
As long as the country is in trouble, even an old man will still do his best for the country.
The sense of national honor cultivated by Li Chengqian was finally realized at this time.