Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 960

As Li Qinzai expected, after the old generals entered the palace, the palace was full of chills, and there seemed to be countless ghosts lingering around.

The monarchs and ministers were discussing matters, Li Ji and other veterans looked more dignified than ever.

In front of them was an enlarged map of East Asia, an enlarged map of East Asia transcribed from Li Qinzai's world map by Li Zhiming's palace painter.

The whole picture of the world map is a secret to Li Zhi, and it is not appropriate for anyone to know it for the time being.

And this map of East Asia has already surprised Li Ji and other veterans.

There are indeed maps of the surrounding countries other than the Tang Dynasty these days, but most of them are very scribbled and vague, with only a rough outline drawn. Like the map in front of me, which is so detailed and even marked with cities, it is the only map in the world. This one.

In front of the prime minister and the old generals, Li Zhi slowly said Li Qinzai's suggestion, pointed at the map and made a slight circle, and the entire Haidong Peninsula was included by his finger.

Li Ji and the others looked more serious.

Li Qinzai's suggestion was inconsistent with the plans of the veterans for many days. It is one thing to conquer Goguryeo, but it is another thing to occupy the entire Haidong Peninsula. The strategic planning of the two is completely different and must be planned from scratch.

"What do Yinggong think? Jing Chu's discussion, I think the theory of actually plotting the country is very extraordinary." Li Zhi looked at Li Ji and said with a smile.

Li Ji stroked his beard and smiled wryly: "The old minister just met him outside the palace gate, and knew that this evil animal must have caused trouble for His Majesty again, as expected."

Li Zhi laughed and said, "It's not about adding trouble, it's about sharing worries for the country and the king. What do you old generals think?"

Cheng Yaojin squinted at the map on the table, pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "This discussion is very good, Your Majesty, since Goguryeo is destroyed, there is only one Silla country left in the entire Haidong Peninsula, and it is not easy to look at it." If it is pleasing to the eye, it is better to simply destroy it, it is a matter of convenience anyway.”

Xue Rengui frowned and said in a low voice: "There is nothing wrong with destroying the Silla Kingdom, but after all, the Great Tang needs an explanation. It cannot destroy the country for no reason. Otherwise, how will the surrounding vassal states view my Great Tang? It is morally unjustifiable."

Li Zhi smiled and said: "It makes sense morally, and Jingchu gave me another way to let the Wa Kingdom take the lead and provoke the war between the Wa Kingdom and Silla. Anyway, the two countries are a century-old feud, and it is not an accident to start the war. .”

"When the fight between the two countries is out of control, Datang, as the suzerain state, comes forward to mediate, and then takes advantage of the situation to garrison Silla and support a puppet to be the master of the country. What do you guys think if you don’t come out of Tang Dynasty?”

Everyone's eyes lit up, and Li Ji couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, did you also come up with this idea?"

"That's right, it's his suggestion from the beginning to the end, I think it's feasible." Li Zhi smiled.

Li Ji exchanged glances with the veterans quickly, and from the eyes of everyone, Li Ji saw affirmation and appreciation.

Liang Jianfang patted Li Ji's shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother Maogong, that kid of yours is really not an ordinary thing. He is full of strange knowledge, and he can make some gadgets. Not only that, but he has such a big Wisdom, being able to plan for the country, what a rare talent, how could he be reincarnated into your family, God is blind."

Li Ji was not angry, but with a somewhat reserved and proud expression on his face, he stroked his beard and sighed: "I didn't teach it much, and I was ridiculous many years ago, and I did a lot of wrong things, and I got it out of nowhere. Very puzzled, haha."

Everyone rolled their eyes together.

Li Zhi pressed his hands on the map and said with a smile: "Old generals, Jing Chu's plan depends on you to formulate a new strategy. In the future, the three armies will march eastward, and they will complete their achievements in one battle."

As he said that, Li Zhi's expression suddenly became serious, and he said, "I will take the entire Haidong Peninsula and include it in my territory of the Tang Dynasty, and I also ask you generals to help me!"

Li Ji and other veterans clasped their fists together and shouted with awe-inspiring expressions, "I swear to take the Haidong Peninsula!"

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Li Qinzai had just returned to the Duke's Mansion when he met Song Sen pacing back and forth outside the gate of the mansion, his expression seemed a little anxious.

Seeing Li Qin get off the carriage, Song Sen was overjoyed and hurried forward to meet him.

"Mr. Li, you are back!"

"Your mother-in-law is going to have a baby, wait for me to deliver it?" Li Qinzai asked with a smile.

Song Sen was taken aback: "Why do you have a baby? Why don't I know that a mother-in-law has a baby?"

"Isn't your anxious appearance pacing back and forth outside the door the appearance of a mother-in-law who is about to give birth?" Li Qinzai looked him up and said, "Why are you so anxious, the sky won't fall."

Song Sen stomped his feet and said, "The Duke of County Li ordered his subordinates to monitor the actions of the envoys from various countries the day before yesterday, and it really is a clever plan, they have taken action."

Li Qinzai frowned: "Which country's envoys have taken action?"

"Tibet."

Li Qinzai's frown deepened: "The Tubo envoy Tashi Le? What does he want to do?"

Song Sen explained: "Last night, the Wa Kingdom had a fight with the Silla envoys. After the Silla envoys were sent to the Wannian County Prison for their indecent behavior, many strangers suddenly came in and out of the Tubo envoys' residence in the Siyi Pavilion."

Li Qinzai asked suspiciously, "Why are the Tubo people joining in the fun with the matter between the Japanese kingdom and Silla?"

Song Sen shook his head and said: "The Baiqisi placed eyeliner in the Siyi Pavilion, and found that there were a lot of strangers coming in and out of the residence of the Tubo envoys from last night to today, about dozens of them, and they were generally burly, like warriors. appearance."

Li Qinzai's expression also became serious, and he muttered: "What do the Tubo people want to do? The dispute between the Japanese and Silla envoys last night should have nothing to do with the Tubo people. What do they want to join in the fun?"

Song Sen was puzzled and said: "If there is no profit in it, why should the Tubo people get involved? If it is profitable, what is the plan of the Tubo envoys?"

Li Qinzai said slowly: "Tubo is in the west, Japan and Silla are in the east, one east and one west, it has nothing to do with it at all..."

A look of enlightenment suddenly appeared in his eyes, and Li Qinzai smiled: "Old Song, if you were an envoy from Tubo, what would you think after knowing that the Tang Dynasty was about to conquer Goguryeo?"

Song Sen asked puzzledly, "What do you think? What does the Eastern Expedition of the Tang Dynasty have to do with Tubo?"

Li Qinzai shook his head: "Stay safe and think about danger. If Goguryeo is destroyed, who will be the next enemy of the Tang Dynasty?"

Song Sen was silent for a moment, then said, "Tuban?"

"That's right, as you can imagine, the Tubo envoys will naturally think of it too. Now that the Tang Dynasty is preparing food, grass and weapons for the Eastern Expedition, this news cannot be hidden from the Tubo people."

"The Tubo envoys have a sense of crisis. They know very well that if Goguryeo is destroyed, it will be Tubo's turn next. For their own sake, the Tubo people will never let the Great Tang's Eastern Expedition go too smoothly. To obstruct and sabotage, in order to delay and deplete Datang's strength."

(End of this chapter)