At the beginning, he will be divided by five horses of Tang Taizong

Ashina Helu sat awe-inspiringly on the carriage, squinting his narrow and sharp eyes, looking at the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains in Datang, looking at the rivers and mountains of Datang, it was indeed much richer than the grasslands.

Although the members of the Ashina family are open and scattered, they basically have this kind of narrow and long eyes, Ashinayue is an exception, they have the kind of red phoenix eyes.

At this time, he was not in the embarrassment he had when he went to Chang'an to ask for help, but exuded the extraordinary appearance and arrogance of a person in high position and power.

This point, as long as it is a person who has worked hard from the bottom, it is often easy to integrate into the role.

From being in charge of the army in his teens, through life and death, and the change of power on the grassland, his desire for power is more than anything else.

At the beginning, in order to get the support of Guanlong and various clans, he even sent his own woman out. Now that the Tang Dynasty is split, and the Liaodong War is at a stalemate. With the secret support of Guanlong clans and noble families, such a good opportunity , How could he not be tempted.

just then

"Report, Khan!"

A spy ran over on a horse, grabbed the rein, galloped off the horse, and handed two secret letters to Ashina Helu.

Ashina Helu opened the letter to read.

The first letter was written by a person from the Guanlong lineage, telling him that now that the imperial court has known about the northern land of the Tang Dynasty, there is no need to block it anymore. It is better to seek the two prefectures of Xi and Ting, and the former land of Tulu Khan in the west. .

The second letter was from Chang'an, and it was not signed, but he knew who wrote it. The letter said that Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji and other people from the military department were already discussing the matter of sending troops to the Turks, and Qin Shou was in charge behind the scenes. Ashina Helu must beware of this person.

After reading these letters, Ashina Helu asked the spies to go down to rest, while he got up, and after pondering for a while, he called his eldest son Ashinaqing over, "Quickly take down the old place of Dulu Khan. .”

Changan

Because most of the Ministry of War is honorable, it can be regarded as a special existence among the six ministries of the three provinces.

Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Yuchi Jingde and other veterans were not overly cautious, and they all understood the ins and outs at this moment, and they all looked at each other with gloomy faces.

Cheng Yaojin had already sent someone to report the Western Turkic affairs to Li Zhi, but he did not wait for Li Zhi to reply.

"Eh, although His Majesty hasn't delivered the decree yet, let's discuss it first and see what we should do?"

But after Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, no one at the scene spoke.

All lowered their heads, Cheng Yaojinzhi had no choice but to look at Qin Shou.

Qin Shou, who was on the side, had no choice but to take the words, "I think everyone already knows that the Western Turks united with the remnant forces in Guanlong, and they have the support of aristocratic families behind them, and then they will bring refugees to the south to attack the city."

Everyone nodded.

Qin Shou nodded, "Then it's inevitable to send out troops. What everyone needs to discuss now is how many troops can be assembled."

Many meritorious veterans of the Ministry of War frowned, looked at Qin Shou from time to time, and then lowered their heads to discuss with the surrounding ministers.

Qin Shou's expression remained unchanged, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, waiting for their voices to gradually fade away.

Qin Shoucai said again: "I know what you are worried about. I will not hold the military power in my hands this time when the army goes out."

This group of veteran nobles had fear in their hearts, military power was their lifeline, now Qin Shou controlled the military power in Chang'an by means of ghosts and gods, which made them terrified, if Qin Shou took this opportunity to gather an army to further control the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty It's something they absolutely don't want to see.

But on the other hand, it is impossible to be indifferent to the invasion of the Tang Dynasty by foreigners, and let the Tang Dynasty's country be ruined, but if they attribute all the rights in their hands to Qin Shou, they will not be reconciled.

An old general with a gray beard asked tremblingly, "Oh, aren't you going north?"

This person is Li Xiaogong, a clan member of Li Tang's royal family.

In fact, not only him, but Li Daozong was also a meritorious family member like him, and he also had this kind of worry in his heart, but before it was his turn to speak, he was asked by Li Xiaogong, and he also asked: "Then who do you think is the right candidate? "

Qin Shou, "I think Su Dingfang is a good choice. Last time when I followed him to defend against Che Nose Khan, I was lucky enough to see how powerful he is."

Su Dingfang?

All the meritorious officials frowned slightly. Compared to Qin Shou, this was a compromise choice. They still knew Su Dingfang's background, and many of them present were Su Dingfang's old bosses.

After the ministers of the Ministry of War looked at each other for a few times, they felt that it was feasible, and someone couldn't help saying: "What about the marching chief?"

You can't have the final say on the marching chief, can you?

Qin Shou nodded and said: "Before you came, I had already read the information on the available generals of the Tang Dynasty. Liang Jianfang and Qi Heli were the generals of the Gongyue Road marching, leading the Tang soldiers and the Huihe soldiers to march westward."

"Cheng Zhijie is the general manager of the army on Congshan Road, and he directly led the troops to fight against Ashina Helu's central army."

""

Li Xiaogong, Li Daozong, etc. listened frequently and paused. On the issue of the marching commander, Qin Shou did not arrange for a confession, which shows that Qin Shou really had no intention of getting involved in their noble military power.

This reassures them a lot.

And Qin Shou's arrangement is because the enemy is now, according to some fragments of memory in his mind, find out the group of ruthless people who wiped out the Western Turks, regardless of their current camp, try to make the best use of them.

Once the main tone is set, the details are much easier to agree on

But before the show ended, Qin Shou reminded everyone, "Time is the biggest cost and also the biggest variable. I hope you adults can gather troops to go north as soon as possible."

"The Western Turkic people are engulfing the refugees and going south, like a flood of beasts, there will be more and more refugees joining them, just like a snowball, the power will become bigger and bigger, and they will arrive in Chang'an within a month at most. How can we stop them sooner? Your footsteps are the key to success or failure.”

Qin Shou got up and said what he had to say, so he punched everyone, "My lords are busy, I have something to say, so I will leave first."

When Qin Shou left the princes, the Ministry of War was silent for a while.

Cheng Yaojin nodded, stood up, and said to his colleagues:

"Qin Shou is right. Today, I will go to the memorial to ask His Majesty to send troops. You must also cooperate to gather troops as soon as possible. Don't miss the opportunity."

Cheng Yaojin said in a heavy voice, they actually knew what Qin Shou said, they just didn't think about it carefully just now.

As Qin Shou's words circulated in his mind, everyone couldn't help but nod.

"That's the truth, but is the person Qin Shou chooses reliable?"

"Su Dingfang was under my command before, why didn't I find that he was handsome?"

"That is, Liang Jianfang and Qi Heli can actually be the marching chiefs?"

""

Above the lobby of the Ministry of War, there was a sound of dissatisfaction and discussion.

"Bang bang bang!"

Cheng Yaojin knocked on the table, and everyone's excitement calmed down a bit.

"If you disagree, why didn't you bring it up just now?"

Cheng Yaojin asked angrily.

The faces of all the people suddenly turned black and they stopped talking, one by one deflated balls.

He thought: That lunatic even dared to kill the eldest grandson Wuji, why provoke him, besides, even if these people are inferior, they are people who know the bottom line, it is better than Qin Shou's people directly taking the position.

Qin Shou didn't go back to Chunyi Pavilion directly, but came to Su Dingfang's mansion

When Su Dingfang heard that Qin Shou had recommended him to lead the Northern Expedition to the Western Turks, the man was stunned for several moments, stuck in place like a piece of wood.

Pointing at himself, he asked Qin Shou in disbelief: "Me?"

He didn't understand, there were so many famous generals in Datang, why did he let him go?

In fact, he is not to blame for his reaction. Historically, Su Dingfang was 65 years old when he became famous in the first battle, and then entered the golden period of his life. If he develops normally at this time, he is still at the bottom of his life.

Qin Shou patted him on the shoulder, "I think people are quite accurate. You belong to the type of humility and hard work, but you have a lot of accumulation and thin hair. I believe that one day you will stand in the brightest place. To live as you desire, you have to believe in the hidden energy in yourself"

Su Dingfang stared blankly at Qin Shou, his old eyes were slightly red.

When he came back to his senses and wiped the corners of his eyes, he realized that Qin Shou had already left.

"Whoo~"

Su Dingfang let out a long sigh, never thought that I would have such a place in his heart?

Looking back on this half of my life, it is really embarrassing!

His eyes gradually became firm, and the light shone.

Qin Shou, who walked out of the Su Mansion, rubbed his arms fiercely. He couldn't stand what he said just now, and his skin was covered with goosebumps.

For Su Dingfang, being the coach is no problem.

History will not have too much deviation. He is definitely a handsome talent. Last time I went north with him to fight Che Nose Khan, I also verified this point.

This time the Western Turkic forces are strong, coupled with various factors, it also needs people who are not harsh to suppress it.

Whether it is East Turkic or Western Turkic, it has always been a serious problem for the Tang Dynasty. Counting from the Weishui Alliance back then, to Chebi Khan last year, and to Ashina Helu today, there has been no interval. For many years, the Turkic Ministry has repeatedly provoked Datang.

Therefore, for this tough opponent, the first thing Qin Shou thought of was Su Dingfang, who was seen in the history books of his previous life, who destroyed the Western Turks.

Compassion does not command soldiers, and it will be destroyed when it should be destroyed.

Qin Shou just returned to Chunyi Pavilion

Then he saw Xiao Liuzi's gloomy face, as if his daughter-in-law had run away with someone, and Xue Rengui was also a little lazy.

"Why didn't you go to Yingchun Tower today?"

Xue Rengui: "I'm not in the mood!"

Seeing that Xue Rengui didn't continue, Little Six summoned up his courage and said, "Brother Qin, brothers let me ask you why the brothers didn't have a quota when the imperial court sent troops to the north?"

It is impossible for ancient people to change their inherent concepts from childhood to adulthood, especially generals, who have an almost crazy obsession with making achievements.

Now that there is such a good opportunity, but watching it almost slip away, I can't help but feel uncomfortable.

Qin Shou looked at Little Six and Xue Rengui, and thought, "Old Xue, can you just keep quiet and push Little Six to the front?"

But his eyes softened immediately, he picked up a wooden stick from the ground, brushed it, and quickly drew a simple map on the ground, pointing to the map and said: "I understand your feelings, but I can't get out of hot tofu in a hurry." , Now that our foundation is not stable, if you are directly forced into the army, I am afraid that you will not be able to make great achievements, but will arouse the suspicion of those nobles, and push this war into an irreversible abyss."

Little Six fell into deep thought after hearing this, while Xue Rengui looked solemn.

Qin Shou saw that Xue Rengui's expression was not right, he could not help coughing a few times, and tapped several places with the wooden stick in his hand.

"Tell my brothers, there are still several battles ahead, and then it's time for you to show your strength."

"How many battles are there?"

Xue Rengui and Little Six's eyes shone with joy.

Qin Shou gave the two of them a blank look, and then said to them: "However, although you didn't directly participate in the war this time, the work of collecting intelligence is not easy."

"Even, at certain critical moments, our people may need to take action."

"Steel crossbows, gunpowder, except for some core items, the others are handed over to the Ministry of Industry to help prepare. If there is any problem, let Lu Guogong coordinate before he leaves."

""

Qin Shou told his arrangements one by one, and the expressions of the two of them suddenly became serious.

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Chapter 369 Outbreak

With the meritorious operations led by Cheng Yaojin and Li Ji, the matter of sending troops to the Western Turks was quickly agreed.

This made the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty couldn't help being amazed and surprised.

Especially these people from the noble family, they don't understand, how did this young man in his twenties manage to make the nobles compromise and make concessions, and at such a fast speed?

And Li Zhi in the palace was also in the same mood. His mood was also mixed. Seeing the eunuch's report, he didn't know what to say for a while.

Annebi was the first to fight outside, he still understood the reason.

"Go down!"

Li Zhi, who drove the eunuch out, was stunned for a few minutes before he moved his body, glanced at the place where Wu Mei lived, and swallowed the soup on the table with his forehead.

At the very least, Qin Shou didn't lead the troops northward, and Cheng Yaojin was here this time, so there shouldn't be any big problems.

Although Datang's troops were not many, they were still very powerful. As for Qin Shou's military tactics, he had experienced the last time he hit the nose and khan, so he knew it well.

What's more, in addition to being proficient in the art of war, Qin Shou also holds gunpowder and steel crossbows in his hands, which can be used properly to withstand tens of thousands of strong soldiers.

Seeing that it was almost time to dispatch troops, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji and other veterans brought several officials from the Ministry of War to visit Qin Shou.

At this time, Qin Shou no longer lived in Chunyi Pavilion, but returned to the original boundary of Nancheng. After the reconstruction, the place was bigger than before.

After saying a few polite words, Cheng Yaojin suddenly let out a long sigh, "The troops are about to be dispatched, so I'm here to ask you, what do you think about this war?"

view?

Holding the teacup, Qin Shou rubbed his chin speechlessly, "You are all commanders who have led the army for many years, do you still need to ask me about this?"

Li Ji: "Ever since I defeated Chebi Khan last time, I have always wondered whether I can reach the status of a son-in-law, but after much deliberation, it is not as good as it is."

"That's why I'm here to ask the son-in-law's advice on the art of war."