Datang: Starting from Li Jiancheng

Chapter 175 Li Shimin's Thoughts
"Your Majesty, don't do it!" Wei Zheng heard the sound, frowning, and then said: "Although Goguryeo has not agreed for a long time, but they did not refuse directly, which shows that they are also hesitant."

"After all, between us and the Turks, I don't believe that they will be willing to attach themselves to the Turks."

Speaking of this, Wei Zheng cupped his hands at Li Shimin again and said, "The reason why they don't agree now is because they are afraid that we will use up their soldiers and horses, and then they will not have the ability to protect themselves, and they will be even more humble in front of other countries. That's all."

"They are very hesitant now. If we continue to press, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."

Wei Zheng's words successfully extinguished some of Li Shimin's arrogance, and he rubbed his brows helplessly and said, "This will not work, and that will not work either."

"Goguryeo can hold back, but our Tang Dynasty can't afford to fight them!"

After all, it wasn't Goguryeo who was fighting the war, they could delay it forever, but every time Datang was delayed, the crisis would become more serious.

"Yes, if we don't force them, we don't know how long it will take until Goguryeo relents. It will be almost impossible." Changsun Wuji also echoed from the side.

Fang Xuanling on the side also frowned when he heard the words, "Your Majesty, I agree with Master Wei Zhengwei's statement. Goguryeo must also know our current distress. The reason why they have not refused to borrow troops is nothing more than fearing that if we fail, we will be defeated." , and they also suffered.”

"So the reason why they chose to delay and not refuse is probably because they have nothing to do with fear of us, so if we threaten them at this moment, I'm afraid it will backfire."

What Fang Xuanling said made Li Shimin's complexion turn green and red. How could such a situation happen in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty?

Now that the Tang Dynasty was in such a state of decline, it could no longer control even a small border country.

"Then what do you think we should do?" Li Shimin sighed softly, then pursed his lips and asked.

Fang Xuanling glanced at Du Ruhui with some hesitation when he heard the words, after all, he was only good at making plans, but he was a bit procrastinated when it came to determining the plan.

Du Ruhui immediately understood what Fang Xuanling meant, and after slightly pursing his lips, he leaned over to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that we can relax our attitude. Since Goguryeo has some concerns, then we will settle his concerns."

"Settling their concerns?" Li Shimin frowned slightly, not quite understanding what Du Ruhui meant.

Du Ruhui nodded, and then continued: "Your Majesty, since Goguryeo is afraid that their soldiers and horses will be coveted by the enemy after lending us, then we promise them that if Goguryeo dies in the future, we will also overthrow the whole country to rescue them. "

"..."

Li Shimin was a little hesitant when he heard the words. After all, after the fight with the Turks, they would have lost both sides. If Goguryeo met a strong enemy at this time, to be honest, he didn't want to care about it.

And once such a decision is made, if such a thing really happens at that time, and they choose to ignore it, they will definitely fall into the limelight and be looked down upon by other countries.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin pursed his lips slightly, and then said in a deep voice, "Goguryeo is just a subordinate state of the Tang Dynasty, why should we accommodate them everywhere?"

"Just as I said, if Goguryeo still doesn't agree to unite with Youzhou to assassinate the Turks, even if the Tang Dynasty wants to subjugate the country, it will drag them back."

"Your Majesty!" Wei Zheng was startled when he heard this and looked at Li Shimin in disbelief, "No, Your Majesty, we are already somewhat powerless against the Turks. If we go to conquer Goguryeo again, this..."

Isn't this a disease?Even if Goguryeo did not agree to unite with the Tang Dynasty to backstab the Turks, at most they would ignore it. If the Tang Dynasty did this, wouldn't it be forcing Goguryeo to oppose the Tang Dynasty?

Goguryeo has been ready to take action in recent years. If the Tang Dynasty continues to press like this, Goguryeo will definitely be dissatisfied.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, and then said: "On the Turks side, if Li Jing is willing to take charge, I don't think it will be a big problem."

After all, Li Jing was a well-known general of the god of war. He fought countless battles in his life, but rarely lost.

"And Goguryeo is just a small subsidiary country. Once Li Jing drags the Turks, it will not be difficult for us to go on an expedition to Goguryeo. When the time comes, we will directly include Goguryeo in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and it will be easier for us to attack the Turks."

The main reason is that he is really aggrieved these days. In order to fight this battle, he is subdued with Li Jing and subdued with Goguryeo.

Fang Xuanling frowned when he heard the words, he could understand Li Shimin's mood, but he couldn't understand his actions, "Your Majesty, isn't it too risky for us to do this?"

"Let's do it first." Li Shimin stood up with a firm attitude, then he stood up and waved his hands, saying, "Goguryeo is just a small vassal state, if we keep getting used to them now, then they must be a big hidden danger in the future."

"Since we are going to fight, we might as well finish the battle at once, so that Datang can calm down a bit in the future."

Since the people have already suffered from the chaos of war, it is better to finish all the wars this time, so as to avoid repeated wars. Not only will they feel uncomfortable, but the people will also be exhausted physically and mentally.

After hearing Li Shimin's words, several ministers looked at each other for a while, but finally said nothing.

After all, although Li Shimin would take the initiative to discuss some matters with them, if Li Shimin had already made his own decision, it would not be easy for others to change it.

Anyway, it was just a warning letter. Goguryeo had endured it for many years, and she might not be willing to go to war with Datang. If Datang got tougher, it might really achieve some unexpected results.

"Your Majesty, what does General Li Jing mean?" Wei Zheng frowned again.

Everyone knows Li Jing's strength, if Li Jing agrees to fight, maybe he can really turn the tide.

Li Shimin also had a headache when he heard the words, and then he rubbed his temples helplessly and said, "He has been rejecting me on the grounds that he is unwell."

"What do you say that people don't want to make troubles in their old age, and only want the rest of their lives to be safe and smooth."

Having said this, Li Shimin sighed helplessly, and then said: "General Li Jing served as a soldier of the Tang Dynasty and won countless battles, so I am unwilling to force him on this matter."

After hearing Li Shimin's words, Wei Zheng nodded, "General Li Jinglai probably spent an average of his life on the battlefield. It's not impossible for him to think so now."

(End of this chapter)