Li Shimin, who had just returned from the meeting at Liangyi Palace, looked at Changsun Wuji, who was talking eloquently in front of him, with strange eyes.
"The Turks rely on their strong troops and horses, and they want to underestimate China. If they make peace without fighting, they will show their weakness and come back next year. What will they do?"
"The current strategy is not as good as attacking them, winning and then making peace, using war to force peace, then we will have both kindness and power."
Gao Shilian on the side suppressed a smile, while Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui both nodded in praise.
"This move not only demonstrates force but also does not risk overturning." Du Ruhui cupped his hands and said, "This is a good move for the auxiliary machine. Please think about it carefully, Your Highness."
Fighting to force peace is not a novel tactic in later generations, nor was it a great strategy even in ancient times.
But when the Turks are marching southward and the Chinese military is trembling, choosing to force peace with war requires keen eyesight and astonishing judgment.
In the final analysis, Li Shan was just talking... Of course, he was basing his talk on the basis of historical facts.
After all, there was still a Weishui Alliance in history a few years later, and Li Tang persisted until that time, and even captured and killed Liu Heita. Obviously the Turks failed to defeat Li Tang this time, but their strength was not greatly damaged. It may be that the war ends with peace.
Li Shimin's eyes became even weirder. He hesitated for a while before laughing and said: "If I hadn't kept coming back from Liangyi Palace alone, I would have thought that you two could have an affair."
The daily life is the living officer. Whatever the emperor does, the living officer will be present... Today, when military and state affairs are discussed, the living officer is naturally indispensable.
After a moment of silence, Fang Xuanling asked with a rare grin regardless of his manners: "Is this the same for today's discussion?"
Li Shimin smiled and nodded, "Almost exactly the same."
"Auxiliary engine, why didn't you say anything a few days ago?"
"Why the sudden suggestion today?"
Changsun Wuji was a little embarrassed, his face turned dark and he kept silent. Gao Shilian coughed twice and said, "But I talk nonsense and occasionally hit the target, which makes His Highness laugh."
"Junior?" Li Shimin asked with great interest: "Chang Sun Chong? Gao Jixi?"
Gao Shilian glanced at his nephew, whose face was getting darker and darker. He looked away and then said softly: "Yesterday, Li Shan of Dongshan Temple went to the Changsun Mansion for a banquet. During the banquet..."
"Auxiliary machine?" Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji in surprise. He knew very well his brother-in-law's attitude towards Li Shan.
Fang Xuanling whispered what happened a few days ago and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness praised him for his civil and military skills. That's fine, but such a righteous deed will definitely be passed down to the world."
Li Shimin also paid great attention to Changsun Chong and scolded him: "I don't know about this matter. Why did I hide it?"
"Nowadays, state affairs are of paramount importance. Why would the auxiliary officials dare to bother His Highness with personal matters?" Gao Shilian said with a smile, "The elder came to express his gratitude. Yesterday, he invited Li Shan to the banquet, which has put an end to the previous suspicion."
Du Ruhui listened impatiently and brought the topic back, "Who said anything during the dinner yesterday?"
After a moment of silence and looking at his uncle with a strange expression, Changsun Wuji closed his eyes and said, "Li Shan."
Li Shimin laughed dumbly and asked carefully.
Seeing that his nephew really didn't want to speak, Gao Shilian recounted the story with a smile, "I was just drunk and talking nonsense, but I unexpectedly got what I wanted."
"It is true that he is drunk, but he is definitely not talking nonsense." Du Ruhui said decisively: "This man has a deep mind. If he were not drunk, it would be difficult for him to say these words."
Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Because of the rise in food prices, we did not send troops to Hebei. We summoned the King of Qi to lead his army back to Guanzhong... Then we concluded that the court had already prepared for war. This man really has a strategy."
Gao Shilian smiled and said: "As far as he was drunk yesterday, the cicadas woke up before the autumn wind moved."
"The cicadas will wake up before the autumn wind stirs?" Li Shimin tasted it for a long time and nodded: "I have never heard that Li Shan has such a poetic talent."
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other, and the former said solemnly: "Your Highness, Li Shan, although he is young and still needs to be sharpened, he is as careful as his hair and can see things clearly and profitably. Please condescend to accept him."
"Although this person has talked about others behind their backs, Du is not a narrow-minded person." Du Ruhui said with emotion: "Your Highness likes to make friends with heroes the most. There are very few such people in the world."
Li Shimin was also speechless. He just let some news out, hoping to use Li Shan to judge the attitude of the Pei family in Hedong in the future.
Unexpectedly, Li Shan and the disciples of Prince Qin's family fought so hard and now they have such a close relationship, and they keep stabbing him in front of him.
You are too tolerant.
Li Shimin likes to take risks personally on the battlefield. He is unparalleled in bravery and always marches forward bravely when leading troops in battle. However, even with this nature, he has to act cautiously when facing a bipolar Pei family.
After hesitating for a while, hesitating for a while... Li Shimin couldn't find a reason to refuse for a while, so he simply and rudely changed the subject.
"We will discuss matters today and issue orders tomorrow. The two armies will march in parallel." Li Shimin snorted, "Leave Binzhou Road from the East Palace."
Changsun Wuji really didn't want to hear that name again, so he quickly added, "Then your highness is leaving Puzhou Road?"
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui stopped arguing and began to discuss the next combat strategy.
Jieli Khan led a hundred thousand cavalry rampage in Hedong, passed through Yanmen, attacked Bingzhou, passed through Jiexiu, passed through Queshu Valley, and hit Jinzhou, almost penetrating the Hedong area.
In Lingzhou and Yuanzhou, there were only a few thousand Turkic troops traveling back and forth.
The thoughts of the sage Li Yuan were very obvious, which also made Li Shimin extremely depressed.
Because Puzhou Road belongs to Hedong, while Binzhou Road belongs to Guanzhong.
In other words, it is understandable that Li Yuan asked Li Shimin to confront Jieli Khan who led an army of 100,000 men. After all, it was Li Shimin who could shoulder this heavy task.
But the problem is that Li Yuan also asked Prince Li Jiancheng to send troops to Binzhou Road to deal with the Turkic division with only a few thousand people.
Thousands of side troops... Not to mention the many famous generals in the Qin Palace, even clan generals like Li Shentong and Li Shenfu are enough to take on the role.
Li Yuan obviously asked Li Jiancheng to gain military glory, and he was still in Guanzhong, ensuring Li Jiancheng's safety to the greatest extent.
"Li Shenfu, the king of Xiangyi County, the general manager of Bingzhou, and Xiao Wei, the governor of Fenzhou, can lead the army to attack." Du Ruhui calculated, "His Royal Highness led the left and right six guards to Puzhou to set up defenses, and won two games.
It is not difficult to force peace with this."
Li Shimin was a little listless. Since Liu Heitai's return, he has been preparing for the Turks to move south for two months. As long as the Turks are not determined to take over the Central Plains, there will not be many obstacles to ending the war.
What Li Shimin is worried about is the boss... He is almost certain that if Li Jiancheng leads the army to the expedition, there is a high probability that he will return with a great victory.
At that time, at least in the eyes of the father, the Prince of the East Palace has both political integrity and talent, and is not lacking in military merit... As for the gold content, that is a matter of benevolence and wisdom.
Li Shimin simply left everything to his staff, went out of the palace, rode the ugly curly horse, and called Captain Chi Gong, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and Zhang Gongjin who had just come to vote.
Zhang Gongjin was introduced to the Prince of Qin's Palace by Yuchi Gong and Li Shiji.
After leaving Fanglin Gate and letting horses gallop in the Forbidden Garden, Li Shimin took up his bow and fired an arrow, and shot a deer that was wandering through the forest.
"Your Highness is good at archery."
"When did you learn to compliment?" Li Shimin laughed and said, "The archery skills of respecting virtue are not weaker than those of Gu."
Yuchi Gong also shot two prey with his arrows. Seeing his bodyguards approaching on horseback, he smiled and said, "Your Highness, may you recruit someone to accompany the army for this expedition?"
"Who is favored by Jingde?"
"Although this man doesn't know how to fight, he is good at medicine and is good at bandaging and stopping bleeding. If he can join the army, it will be of great benefit!"
Seeing Li Shimin's relaxed expression, Yuchi smiled respectfully and said, "Actually, Your Highness also knows this person is Li Shan of Dongshan Temple."
Li Shimin was stunned, his expression was stagnant, and he almost dropped the long bow in his hand.
Why is it you again?
Why are you everywhere?
You are too good at tossing and dancing!
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, I wish you all family reunion and happiness. Lao Xu is in a worse situation. He has to cook tonight, stew duck soup, edamame chicken, braised crucian carp...