Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"From now on, you should obediently raise your baby at home and listen to what Sun Simiao and the imperial doctors say."

"Don't worry about anything."

At this moment, three disciples Wang Xuance, Gao Kan, and Xue Rengui knocked on the door and entered.

Then he respectfully saluted Li Qiu and Luo Kexin.

"Disciple pays respects to master and wife."

"Tomorrow morning, we will set off to return to Youzhou."

"Because I was worried about disturbing my wife's rest, I came early to say goodbye to my master and my wife."

Hearing what they said, Luo Kexin couldn't help frowning.

"Why are you leaving so soon?"

Li Qiu explained to her at this time: "Didn't Your Majesty award the fiefdoms of our eight states again? In this way, there will be more affairs in Youzhou."

"Especially in terms of military affairs, I still have a lot of things to tell the three of them to do."

"Now we can't move in this Hibiscus Garden for a while."

"Simply send the three of them back in advance to busy with military and government affairs."

"Gao Kan has also been thinking about Youzhou for a long time, and this time it just happened to let him go with him."

"Thousands of wounded soldiers and tens of thousands of horses captured in this war will go back with them this time."

"These are all good things. If they stay for too long, they may be taken away by other armies."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Luo Kexin nodded, and at the same time instructed the three of them.

Early the next morning, brothers Wang Xuance, Gao Kan, and Xue Rengui returned to Youzhou with more than 2 horses and thousands of old, weak and disabled Youzhou soldiers.

The remaining 2 Youzhou Xuanjia Army with immediate combat power are still on standby outside Chang'an City.

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In the morning, in Chengqing Hall, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Du Zhenglun, Wang Gui, Hou Junji, Li Jing, Chai Shao, Li Qiu and others gathered here.

Now, Changsun Wuji has taken over the position of Du Ruhui's Shangshu Youpushe and has become one of the new prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty.

He was partnered with Hou Junji, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Right now, it's summer, and soldiers dispatched from all over the country and state capitals are continuously gathering in Chang'an.

The next step is to discuss how to use troops next.

Today, there are more than [-] Youzhou Xuanjia Army around Chang'an City.

There are nearly [-] other soldiers with immediate combat capabilities.

As for those who were drawn from all over the country, there were already nearly ten thousand, but these people were good and bad.

It's okay to defend the city and defend, but you definitely can't go to the battlefield.

So for today's discussion, Li Qiu, who has a greater right to speak, was also called over.

"Since everyone is here, let's all share your views."

"Xuanling, first tell me about the current situation between our army and the Turks."

Hearing Li Shimin's order, Fang Xuanling nodded.

"Your Majesty, right now, the main force of our army is Li Qiu's [-] Youzhou Xuanjia Army and the [-] Forbidden Army."

"In addition, there are about [-] officers and soldiers drawn from various state capitals."

"These people can't go to the battlefield, but they are more than enough for daily defense and guarding Chang'an City."

"As for the Turkic side, in this war, the Turkic people and the grassland tribes affiliated with the Turkic people suffered heavy losses."

"Like the Turkic Turk Khan, he died directly under the sword of Li Qiu, and his son Ashina Heluogu was still young."

"Qualifications are not enough."

"It must be the ones who can't hold back Zhishisili, Qibiheli, and other grassland tribes."

"According to the military situation obtained from various investigations, the Turkic army that fled back this time is about 4 people."

"There are also many old people and teenagers among them."

"Among them, the Turks accounted for about [-] people, and the rest were mainly from the Xue Yantuo and Tiele tribes."

"According to normal estimates, with the strength of our Youzhou Xuanjia Army, Li Qiu's 2 people plus another [-] soldiers."

"It is enough to sweep across the grasslands and deal the most fatal blow to the Turks and the grasslands."

"If this campaign is successful, then my Great Tang can guarantee that the northern border will be safe for at least a hundred years!"

Chapter 413 I Come To Teach You How To Run The Country

Speaking of this, Fang Xuanling paused for a moment, then sighed and said: "However, in my Tang Dynasty, there have been three consecutive years of wars and two years of severe drought."

"I, Tang Dynasty, have already been living in dire straits."

"From the east of Yiluo, to Haidai. It is a vast and vast marsh, thousands of miles away."

"People are cut off, chickens and dogs are not heard. Roads are depressed, and advances and retreats are difficult."

"Preliminary estimates put the population of ordinary people at less than 240 million households."

"And this year, Xiazhou, Qingzhou, Suizhou, and even the surrounding areas of Chang'an City have suffered from Turkic military chaos."

"In Luoyang and Shandong, there is little rain, and there are already signs of drought."

"It's really inappropriate, let's go to war again."

Hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Li Shimin also frowned.

Then he looked at Du Zhenglun, Wang Gui, Cen Wenwen and others.

"What do you guys think?"

Hearing Li Shimin's question, Du Zhenglun said slowly: "Your Majesty, I think what Fang Xuanling said is very true."

"This battle has been fought to such an extent in recent years, it really should let the common people and this Great Tang breathe a sigh of relief."

Cen Wenwen answered from another angle: "Your Majesty, since the end of last year, most of the treasury of the Tang Dynasty has been used for disaster relief and city building."

"It's really out of money."

Wang Gui also frowned at this moment, but said nothing.

At this time, Li Shimin looked at Li Jing, Chai Shao, Hou Junji, Li Qiu and other generals again.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Li Jing's attitude was very firm.

"Your Majesty, I believe that this battle must be fought!"

"No matter how hard this year is, it's just another year of hardship."

"But if you let the tiger go back to the mountain, you can't get rid of the roots by cutting the weeds. Once the Turks grow stronger again, then my Tang Dynasty will have endless troubles!"

Hou Junji frowned at this moment, "I think it's better not to use troops this year."

"From Chang'an to the hinterland of the grassland, it will take at least several months for this battle to continue."

"How much military pay, food and grass will it cost for tens of thousands of soldiers to eat horse chews?"

"Furthermore, after this battle, the Turks have already suffered heavy losses."

"If you want to make a comeback again, it will be at least seven or eight years later."

"When the time comes, we will have built a brand new city on the border of the Tang Dynasty, so naturally we will no longer have to fear the invasion of Turks."

Hearing Hou Junji's words, Li Qiu on the side snorted softly.

His snort also immediately attracted Hou Junji's glaring look: "King of Peking, what do you mean?"

Li Qiu stared back fearlessly, then smiled slightly, "It's nothing interesting, although I'm not as far-sighted as Marshal Li Jing thinks."

"But not as short-sighted as some."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Hou Junji was furious on the spot, "You!"

At this time, Li Shimin sighed lightly, "Okay, you two don't argue."

"Li Qiu, what do you think about this matter?"

Li Qiu then bowed and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, although I don't have as far-sightedness as Marshal Li Jing."

"But I know that everyone in the Turks and grasslands owes blood to the people and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty!"

"Since we can avenge the people and soldiers who died tragically at the hands of the Turks, there is no reason to wait!"

"It's not my Datang's strength of character either!"

"If it is really difficult for the imperial court, my Youzhou Xuanjia Army is willing to use my own strength to enter the grassland and wipe out the Turks and grassland people."

"There is no need for the imperial court to worry about food and military pay. I, Youzhou, and other 21 states can handle it myself!"

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Hou Junji on the side snorted dissatisfiedly, "What a king of Peking, what a tone."

Li Qiu also took a look at him at this time, "If you are waiting for Shangshu's Flying Tiger Army to use, I can also give you this opportunity."

At this time, Hou Junji's eyes were almost burning, "As for the strength of my Flying Tiger Army, you can give it a try, King of Peking."

For his words, the arrogance and lingering in Li Qiu's bones burst out, and he stared at him almost word by word and said: "I'm afraid that there will be no scum left in your flying tiger army."

As the two of them fought again, Li Shimin on the other side slammed on the dragon case with a bang.

"Peking King! Hou Junji!"

"What are you two doing?!"

"Could it be that this Chengqing Palace is used to make you two fight?"

"Believe it or not, I got rid of both of you!"

"Especially you, Li Qiu, is this the place where your child's family speaks out?"

"Could it be that my court can't even provide the food, grass and military pay for your more than 2 soldiers?!"

"Okay, let's stop here today, and discuss this matter later!"

When the crowd dispersed from the Chengqing Palace, there were already eunuchs waiting for Li Qiu at the gate of the palace.

Then, he led Li Qiu back to the Royal Garden, beside Li Shimin.

At this time, the chief eunuch retreated quietly, leaving only Li Shimin and Li Qiu, father and son, here.

Seeing this, Li Qiu was also shocked, "Your Majesty, what are you?"

At this time, Li Shimin no longer had the stern look he had just scolded Li Qiu in the Chengqing Palace.

Then he patted his arm affectionately, "Li Qiu, come take a walk in this imperial garden with me."

For this request, Li Qiu naturally respectfully obeyed.

"Li Qiu, do you feel dissatisfied or dissatisfied with the scolding I just gave you?"

Hearing this sentence, Li Qiu was speechless: I said, Your Majesty, you are trying to find an excuse to punish me severely, aren't you?

Is there another answer to this question?

So, Li Qiu smiled like a good citizen, "How can it be?"

"I just see Hou Junji's yin and yang weirdness, it's just not pleasing to the eye."

Li Shimin shook his head and smiled at this moment, "I know the old grudge between you two."

"Back when you killed his brother-in-law, it was normal for him to hold grudges."

"But Junji is extremely loyal to me and Datang."

"In his whole life, he has fought too many tough battles by my side, and he has also made countless achievements."

"For the governance of the country, especially for the selection of ministers, all kinds of personalities, all kinds of strengths and weaknesses must be taken into consideration."

"As long as this person, he is suitable for this position, and his merits in this position outweigh his disadvantages, then he can be employed."

"Even if you don't like him in your heart, as long as he is suitable, you have to use him."

"If you are nepotism, and the courtiers you choose are all those who are pleasing to your eyes and compliment you everywhere, then you will not be far from a faint king."