Prosperous Tang Blood Blade

Li Yuan was about to say this, when he suddenly realized that the question Chen Ying asked should not be so superficial.

When all the ministers looked at Chen Ying dumbfounded, Li Yuanji suddenly said: "The third brother-in-law's question is really not up to standard, even children know that there are nine more..."

"No!" Chen Ying shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness Qi Wang is wrong!"

"What!" Li Yuanji stared: "How could the lonely king be wrong? One of the ten birds was shot down, isn't there still nine birds?"

Chen Ying said with a faint smile: "His Royal Highness, don't believe it. If you shoot an arrow, no matter how many birds are on the tree, after the string rings, the birds will all fly away in fright!"

"Fly away!" Li Yuan suddenly realized.In fact, the answer in his heart was the same as that of Li Yuanji.Fortunately, he didn't open his mouth just now, otherwise it would be a big embarrassment.

Li Jiancheng asked suspiciously: "Chen Qing means that the siege of Liangzhou must be supported, and support at all costs?"

"His Royal Highness is wise"!Chen Ying offered a flatterer at the right time.Chen Ying turned around and looked at the officials and explained: "This is God Blessing Tang Dynasty, I congratulate Your Majesty!"

Pei Ji looked at Chen Ying, as if looking at a fool, and said puzzledly: "Is the son-in-law Chen hysterical? Liangzhou is surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers from the Western Turks, and Liangzhou City is at stake. Once Liangzhou City falls, then Millions of people in the [-] prefectures of Hexi are likely to be massacred, how can this be God bless Tang?"

Chen Yingdao: "What Pei Xiangguo said is very true. In the current situation in Hexi, life and death are only a matter of life and death! This is a crisis for Great Tang, but also an opportunity for our Great Tang!"

Li Jiancheng's eyes narrowed, a bit like the arc of a fox, his brain was running fast, and gradually an idea came into Li Jiancheng's head.

Chen Ying walked to the Hall of Liangyi, in front of the huge map, and slammed his fist heavily on the location of Gaochang City in the Western Regions, and said loudly: "Originally, the Western Turks surrendered to the Great Tang, and our Great Tang, as the kingdom of heaven, has no reason To invade and occupy the territory of the vassal state, but at this time, the Western Turks have given us this opportunity. Since the Tang Dynasty established the country with military force, since His Majesty raised troops, we have always attacked, attacked, and then attacked! From Taiyuan all the way south, Your Majesty fought In the land of Hedong, Princess Pingyang attacked Guanzhong. Later, the Xue clan of Western Qin attacked Datang. Our Datang went all the way from Jingyang to Dunhuang today, and dominated the 39 states in Hexi. Liu Wuzhou attacked Taiyuan. We marched all the way north and occupied the present day In Heshuo, Wang Shichong invaded our Datang Huaizhou, our Datang invaded all the way, and occupied the entire Central Plains, Dou Jiande invaded our Datang Xiangzhou, and now the 1 states in Hebei belong to the Datang. Now, Western Turks are from the west of Yangguan, From the west to the West Sea, the vast area of ​​[-] miles from east to west is all in my pocket!"

Xiao Yu said in a deep voice: "According to the words of Chen Consort, if Datang is now in Xitu, would Hetao, Hedong, and Hebei be turned into scorched earth?"

If it was a question with Li Jiancheng, at this moment Chen Ying would immediately answer that of course, he was reluctant that the child would not be able to trap the wolf.However, Chen Ying would not say that in front of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, because once he said that, it meant that this strategic plan would be completely rejected.

The land of the Western Regions was also said to be a tasteless land for the important officials of the Tang Dynasty court.However, Chen Ying knows that the Western Regions are a treasure land of geomantic omen, but it is no exaggeration to say that if the four towns of Anxi in the Tang Dynasty could be preserved to this day, including today's Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, one part of Iran, and one part of Afghanistan. If it belongs to China, China will be the world's richest country in terms of oil and natural gas resources alone. I am afraid that ordinary people use oil cheaper than water.

It's a pity that the unworthy descendants did not keep the territory conquered by the ancestors.

In Chen Ying's later life, every time he saw this scene, his heart ached.He has been to the Western Regions, and he knows that the Western Regions are definitely not a barren land, and he also knows that the grain output in Xinjiang alone is as high as 450 million tons.Moreover, after thousands of years of evolution of the ecological environment, the ecological environment in Xinjiang has actually been severely damaged.In fact, this problem can be seen from many place names in Xinjiang.

For example, the second largest desert in the country today, the Gurbantunggut Desert, is Gurbantunggut, which is Mongolian, a place where wild boars appear.We all know that the Mongols became the masters of the Western Regions in the [-]th century. It can also be inferred that when the Mongols occupied Xinjiang, the Qaidam Basin was still a place where wild boars appeared.

Chen Ying pointed to the northeast, and said: "Pei Xiangguo, Xiao Xiangguo, Chen Xiangguo, Feng Shilang, do you think that Jieli Khan will pour out his army and go south to attack Tang? Everyone, please think carefully, Jieli Khan really dared to attack Tang, would he wait until now? As early as when we fought fiercely with Wang Shichong, he could have led an army of 30 troops to the south. At that time, we would be helpless. Now, he dare not, although I I don’t know what method Jieli Khan used to confuse the Western Turks to attack the Tang Dynasty, but it is certain that once our Tang Dynasty defeats the invading enemy of Liangzhou, Jieli Khan will be like a bird on a tree. How many people can run as far as you can! If you think about it carefully, then you should understand that our Tang Dynasty is in danger on the surface, but in fact, it has created a rare situation , an opportunity for us to enter the Western Regions in a legitimate way!"

Chen Yingdao: "This is a big gamble for us. Although there are certain risks, it is also a battle to dominate the Western Regions and spread all over the world!"

Talking to smart people doesn't require much explanation, or even exhaustion.There is no fool who can become a high-ranking official in the Tang Dynasty.Chen Ying could see clearly, from the reactions in the eyes of Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda, Li Jiancheng, and Li Yuan, Chen Ying knew that these people were already moved.

Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened up the Western Regions, since ancient times, the Western Regions have been the inherent territory of China, and the Tang Dynasty can also restore the Western Regions in a legitimate way.

The Tang Dynasty was not the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At this time, the blood of the ministers of civil and military affairs of the Tang Dynasty was not cold.

Occupy the Western Regions, Buwei Quartet.

Not only to rescue Liangzhou, but also to take the opportunity to occupy the entire Western Region.It is the spirit of Datang to fight big with small things, travel thousands of miles, and become stronger as you fight.

Li Yuan was also thinking about it.What Chen Ying said also has some truth. With Jieli Khan's cautious nature of being afraid of wolves in the past and tigers in the future, as long as the Tang Dynasty wins the Western Turks in Liangzhou, the Eastern Turks will inevitably retreat and herd horses in Mobei.

At this time, Xiao Yu was the first to stand up and said: "Chen Concubine is right, but how many soldiers and horses do you need to break the siege of Liangzhou? But... what if you lose?"

"This great general will not be defeated!" Chen Ying said decisively: "Your Majesty, I will give you [-] elites, for a maximum of one year, and I will open up territories for your Majesty, conquer the Western Regions, and thousands of miles of rivers and mountains!"

Li Yuan slowly closed his eyes, his heart pounding like a deer.

The eyes of Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng met in the air, and Li Jiancheng nodded affirmatively.Li Yuan said: "I will give you fifty thousand soldiers..."

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Chapter 46 One person can be worth [-] soldiers ([-])

Chapter 46 One person can be worth [-] soldiers

The major events of the soldiers' country, the place of death and life, and the way of survival must not be ignored.Qu Tutong scratched his head, no one knew better than him how many soldiers and horses Datang could mobilize at this time.After all, he is the minister of the Ministry of War, and military affairs are his duty.However, as Li Yuan said, if Chen Ying was transferred with [-] elite soldiers, perhaps Chen Ying would be sure to take down the land of thousands of miles in the Western Regions. If Chen Ying's guess was wrong and Jieli Khan led the Turks southward, then Guanzhong would be overthrown. worries.

Thinking of this, Qu Tutong opened his mouth.The words came to his lips, but he didn't say them.He is a general of the Sui Dynasty, not a confidant of Li Yuan, so every word he says and every thing he does must be carefully considered.

Just like now, Jieli Khan handles the attacking side, and the Tang State is full of places that can be attacked from Hexi, Xihe, Hetao, Hedong, Hebei, to You, Ping, and Ying prefectures.Once the Turks break through from any point, and 30 troops swarm in, it will definitely be a disaster for Datang.

Politicians are fundamentally different from politicians. For example, politicians can sink the court ship for their own benefit, but politicians are different. They play tricks while keeping the ship unsinkable.Simply put, politicians have no bottom line and principles, while politicians are people with principles and bottom lines.

Of course, Qu Tutong is a politician.In his heart, he was afraid of offending Chen Ying, but was gradually suppressed by reason.After a long time, Qu Tutong bowed and said, "May I ask Prince Chen, do you have any countermeasures against the Eastern Turkic Khanate?"

As soon as these words came out, even Li Yuan was stunned.

All the ministers looked at Qu Tutong one after another.

Now Li Yuan has obviously accepted Chen Ying's strategy, and is ready to conquer thousands of miles of rivers and mountains in the Western Regions.But at this juncture, Qu Tutong actually stood up to object, which puzzled the officials.

Chen Ying smiled slightly and said, "Naturally there is a way to deal with it!"

"Oh!" Li Yuan was also worried about Jieli Khan's 30 soldiers and horses, and the sharp sword hanging over Datang's head also made Li Yuan feel restless.Li Yuan smiled and said, "What is Chen Qing's strategy?"

Chen Ying bowed and said: "Firstly, His Highness the Crown Prince, please write to Ashina Dobi in his own name, accusing him of committing a crime of violating the country by promoting his master.

Li Jiancheng nodded and did not speak.

Li Yuan looked at Chen Ying with a hint of approval.

Chen Ying went on to say: "Secondly, His Royal Highness, please write to Li Yi, the Duke of Yan, in his own name, and ask Yan to send troops to threaten Sheng Le. That aggressiveness made them dare not march south!"

Li Jiancheng said: "If this is the case, the Tang Dynasty is very lucky. It is just that Yan Guogong's command is not enough to compete with Jieli Khan's army, right?"

Chen Ying nodded and said: "That's true. Thirdly, Your Majesty, please issue an order to seal off all the passes and set up camps in Fengzhou, Shengzhou, Shuozhou, Yanmen, Yunzhou, Yizhou, and Youzhou to collect those who fled. Refugees, help them with porridge, in order to stabilize people's hearts and block news.

A look of embarrassment appeared on Li Yuan's face: "This matter needs to be discussed, but there are frequent wars now, and the army rations are still insufficient, so there is really no extra food and fodder to help the refugees..."

Chen Ying said seriously: "Your Majesty, the hearts of the people are for the foundation of the country. Where the hearts of the people are, the foundation of the Tang Dynasty is there. The safety of the Guanzhong depends on it. As long as there is something to eat, the refugees will stop and wait outside the pass with peace of mind, and will not do everything possible. Sneaking through the customs, if the refugees don't enter the customs, rumors and rumors outside the customs will not spread to the inside of the customs; just imagine, your majesty, if the news of Jieli Khan's 30 troops going south reaches the ears of Xiao Xian, Du Fuwei, and Fu Gongyou What are they going to do?"

Li Yuan was overjoyed, Qu Tutong said in admiration: "Mr. Chen, General Chen is the pillar of the country. Qu Tutong has been taught."

Seeing this scene, Li Yuan also made up his mind.Send troops to prepare for war.

After the high-level officials made a decision, the state machinery of the Tang Dynasty officially began to operate. Since Chen Ying did not plan to use the soldiers and horses of the sixteen guards who were divided into the mansion, the soldiers and horses drawn were still led by the left and right guards of the Prince of the East Palace, and the Prince of the East Palace. The left and right Siyu rate and the Xiaoqi Army, Modao Army, and Shesheng Army are the main three armies.

The army needs to be assembled, and materials also need to be deployed.The mobilization of the army was extremely quick, but outsiders couldn't see the way. At about this time, Li Shimin was working in the pavilion in the backyard of the Prince Qin's mansion, with several dishes in front of him. Unfortunately, Li Shimin didn't move any dishes, just drinking.

Li Shimin wanted to anesthetize himself with alcohol at this time, but the more he drank, the paler his face became, and his head became clearer.Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui were sitting opposite Li Shimin. They wanted to persuade Li Shimin to pay attention to their health, but just as they spoke, Li Shimin turned back.

While drinking, Li Shimin told the three of them what happened in the hall.After a long time, Li Shimin sighed deeply and said, "This Chen Ying is a great talent!"

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin is wise. Using the letter from the crown prince to accuse Ashina Duobi is a tactic of not moving one soldier at a time. Ashina Duobi is suspicious by nature. When he sees the letter from the prince, he must Thinking that the Great Tang still has the strength to start a war with the Turks, and in a short time, they will not send troops to attack the Great Tang again, and the danger of the Turks cannot be resolved.”

Du Ruhui smiled wryly and said, "Having His Royal Highness write a letter to Li Yi, asking Li Yi to send troops to Sheng Le, this is a gesture to show that Li Yi, the general of the Eastern Palace, is of great use to the Tang Dynasty and to His Majesty; if Ruhui's guess is right Li Yi doesn't have the strength to actually send troops at the moment, and sending thousands of people to Shengle to put on a show is already rare."

Changsun Wuji went on to say: "Whether Li Yi sent troops is something that cannot be verified for the time being. Chen Ying's actions are not focused on the pre-war, but after the war."