Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 473: Battle of the Great World

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The next day, February 15th, coincides with the time of the Synodic Dynasty. Early in the morning, Wu Dedian will meet.

Ci Xunlue, one of the civil and military officials, waits for Shanhu Long Live, and arranges them on the left and right. Li Shimin's dragon robe was sitting on the dragon chair, and he said loudly: "Today, I am full of hope to discuss major national issues. I have important matters to discuss with the officials."

When everyone heard this, their hearts suddenly tightened, and they thought secretly, most of them were related to the Tubo war. Not long ago, there was a disturbance in the western frontier of the Garqin Tomb, and the world was shaking. Is there anything bigger than this?

"The Tang Dynasty and Tubo have been fighting for years. Since the Wude Dynasty has continued to this day, it has not stopped. Although I am determined to allow the two countries to form an alliance forever, Tubo refused to give me marriage and kill my envoys, and wielded the army to knock on the side and suffer from chaos. Jiangye, even killing my hero of the country. Now it is disturbing our prefectures and counties to kill people, arson, slaughter the people, and harm the people, which is very harmful. This hate and hatred are not shared by the sky." Li Shimin said loudly. "Nowadays, Qin Mubai, the commander of the Guanxi Road marching, led his army in successive battles and defeated Tubo in Huanyue Valley, Dafeichuan, and Yumenguan, and wiped out more than 100,000 enemies, which greatly injured the vitality of Tubo. I think it must be. At this time, I took advantage of the victory and pursued it, just like when the Turkic Khanate was wiped out, with a heavy force, and the last blow with Tubo."

Speaking of this, Li Shimin paused and said: "Our army has been fighting for half of his life in the world, and he knows the truth that'those who know the soldiers are not good at fighting'. War is ultimately a weapon that hurts the enemy and ourselves. It must be used as a last resort. Most of my important courtiers and relatives of the emperor are present today. I just want to ask the princes what they mean. Is the war of the world that I want to initiate is feasible?"

As soon as Li Shimin's voice fell, the whole dynasty was quiet. All the princes heard that the emperor was a preemptive strike against the norm today. In the past, when discussing major issues, the princes met in the court and finally the emperor decided. Today it turned the other way around. The emperor first shook his burden and showed his heart, and asked his officials to make comments.

In this matter, Li Shimin was a little bit "unkind". After all, not every courtier dared to veto the emperor's opinions easily. This was a test of courage and courage. But at the same time, this also means that the emperor seems to be "willing to win" today. In his heart, he probably has made up his mind to fight this battle. The so-called public discussion is just trying to escape a stubborn infamy.

So for a while, nobody really came out to comment.

"Why, such a major national policy, the officials have nothing to say? Do you want to force me to serve me like the last time?" Li Shimin said.

As soon as the voice fell, someone really stood up, "Your Majesty, the veteran has something to say."

Everyone saw that it was Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu is an erudite and talented Confucian scholar. He has a noble blood lineage from the descendants of the nobles of the former Sui Dynasty and was reused by the emperor. Although Li Shimin did not abandon him after he took the throne, his important position has long been replaced by Fang Xuanling, Li Shimin's direct line. The most distinguishing feature of this person is his uprightness and his awkwardness "not knowing current affairs." He was at odds with Fang Xuanling and others, and he often bluntly remonstrated against Long Yan, but he never compromised or showed weakness and only knew to work against him, so his career had fluctuated several times. It has just been relegated to a foreign official and recruited soon. Above the court, he is called "Xiao Lao Niu", which means he is stubborn.

"What is Xiao Tejin's opinion?" Li Shimin said. Special advancement is the official name of Xiao Yu. The official title of literary and casual officials has no actual position, but the high official rank is an honorary title, which is generally occupied by the extremely noble and respected.

"The veteran said falsely, since your Majesty knows the truth of'those who know the soldiers are not good at fighting', you must remember that although the country is big, it will perish if it is belligerent." Xiao Yu said, "In recent years, I have been fighting endlessly in the Tang Dynasty. Ye Baigu sleeps and says, domestic wastage has bottomed out; the soldiers are stained with blood, and the people are miserable. The old official dare to ask your Majesty, whether we still fulfill the rule of benevolent governance to help the world and the people, or embark on the hegemony The road to surgery?"

"The Tang Dynasty governs the country with benevolence and filial piety, naturally it is the rule of the king." Li Shimin replied lightly.

Xiao Yu was about to argue again, Fang Xuanling stood up next to him and said: "Your Majesty, the Weichen has something to say."

"Speak."

Fang Xuanling bowed his hand and bowed, turned to look at Xiao Yu, and said: "Xiao Tejin just said it was taken out of context. There is a saying in "The Law of Sima" that although the country is warlike, it will die; the world is safe. , Forgetting the battle is in danger. Since your majesty took the throne for more than a decade, Datang has never provoked a war. Fang Xuanling asked Xiao Tejin, facing the enemy, what should I do for Datang?"

"This..." Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, and said, "Whether the king is overbearing, he will fight back."

"Then fighting back, is it a kingly move or a domineering move?" Fang Xuanling asked again.

Xiao Yu was taken aback and gave Fang Xuanling a little annoyed. "Fang Xianggong, are you going to get me a condom?"

Fang Xuanling smiled, followed by a chuckle of Wenwu.

Li Shimin also laughed, waved his hand and said: "Xiao Tejin, I know you are kind and loyal to your country. But at this moment, please stop talking about useless principles. What I want to discuss today is correct. The rationality and feasibility of Tubo's use of troops. The officials only discussed whether this battle can be won, is it necessary to fight, and is it cost-effective?"

Fang Xuanling arched her hand, "Your Majesty only said that there is a core word in the words, that is, the word "cost-effective"."

"Yes, not only I, but also the people of the Manchu dynasty and all the people in the world will think about this issue." Li Shimin said, "As everyone knows, Tubo is located on a plateau and has a barren and desolate people's livelihood. It is not easy to use soldiers. My people in the Central Plains are not adapted to the living environment there. This is the main difference between the Tubo and the Turks. Can our army go to the plateau to fight? If it fights, can it win? This is a matter of decision. The first big question."

"Your Majesty, the Weichen thought that this big question should be asked to the front-line generals, rather than let the ministers in the court to discuss it." Fang Xuanling said, "Because no one has been to the Tubo plateau. No one knows the real situation there, nor is it clear about the battle on the front line. We are here to discuss, no matter what kind of result is discussed, it is taken for granted. Weichen secretly thinks that we are actually paying for the war by doing this. Responsibility is also injustice to the frontline soldiers."

"The words are reasonable..." Li Shimin nodded with deep approval, "What do you think?"

Xiao Yu hasn't retreated yet, so he hurriedly said at this moment: "Your Majesty only said that he wanted to discuss the necessity of launching this war. Now, how can it be changed to discuss the victory or defeat of the war? , Is your majesty teasing the officials? Since your majesty has decided to fight a battle, why do you need to discuss it?"

Everyone heard that Xiao Yu was complaining to the emperor, and besides scolding him for not knowing the current affairs, he also squeezed a cold sweat for him.

Li Shimin was quite patient today and didn't get angry, and said: "Of course I am not teasing you. The necessity of this war depends largely on the future victory or defeat. If he knows he will lose, who will fight? What? Xiao Tejin, do you think I will do such a stupid thing?"

The officials laughed again, and Xiao Yu's face became more ugly. He had no choice but to arch his hand and said, "The old official failed to say something," and obediently retired.

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, the current situation is like this, and war is inevitable. It is not my eagerness to fight, but the Tubo pushing people too much. Not long ago, more than ten counties in Xijiang It was deeply poisoned by it, and the displacement of the people was unspeakable. This suffering is even more than the suffering of the war.——Weichen thought that the struggle between the Tang and Tubo originated from the joy of living in peace. The human nature of the Chinese people and the human nature of the nomads who make a living from looting are the natural opposition between the two. This difference and contradiction cannot be reconciled at all. Therefore, such a national policy as the alliance with the relatives can only be pursued for a while The peace. Therefore, between the Central Plains and the Hu nationality is either a **** struggle between life and death, or an endless cycle of pro-war, war, and pro-war. We ministers have repeatedly thought that the peace and prosperity of an empire can only be built on women’s What are you doing? What do men from this empire do?"

As soon as this remark came out, the whole country hushed and shocked.

Because those present are all men from the Tang Empire.

Fang Xuanling stayed unmoved, watching his nose, nose, and heart, and said loudly: "Weichen thought that the time for the war between Datang and Tubo is here. Kansai soldiers throw their heads and sprinkle blood and fight back and forth. The sharp enemy army is the blessing given to me by the heavens! At this time, if you don’t take advantage of the opportunity to chase the future forever, there will be a day of regret! Your majesty is the king and we are the ministers, and we should pursue a century-old plan, not Focus only on the present. It is true that this battle will be very bitter, consume countless money and food, and make many soldiers bury their bones in the snowfield. However, in the long-term plan for the future for the children and grandchildren, we should calm Tubo and end the troubles forever!"

Fang Xuanling's literary scholar is not young anymore, but this time she said it like a sonorous character, impassioned and passionate!

Li Shimin's heart was throbbing with enthusiasm, so he almost jumped out of Jinluan Zhanla's house, Xuanling, and shouted "My confidant, the pillar of the country."

But at this moment, he kept calm and said: "I heard what Fang Aiqing said, the key lies in the word'long-term'. In fact, I want to say that Fang Aiqing has always been against war. Because he has been in charge of the income and expenditure of the entire country, and he is my Datang’s housekeeper. No one knows Datang’s family status better than him, and no one knows the losses caused by a war better than him. Now, even the house. Xuan Ling is fighting like this. Does that really mean that this battle is what people want? All the qings should not just listen, they will all express their opinions."

In fact, when it comes to this, nine out of ten people already know in their hearts that this battle must be fought.

At this time, Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the minister said that the minister said that this battle is also indispensable. But how to fight and who to send is more important than anything. The key is important."

Everyone, including Li Shimin, was awakened in their hearts-today's core topic was picked up by the core figure!

Yes, the key to this battle is not only to determine the rise and fall of the two dynasties, but also to determine the future pattern of Datang. At the same time, it will also determine the prince and future courtiers of Datang.

At this time, Changsun Wuji would no longer sit back and watch Leng Mingzhe protect himself. He must take the initiative. Otherwise, what is waiting for him may be the decline of the river.

"Good question." Li Shimin nodded and said, "Actually, what is going to be discussed today is the important matter of the military state. Who should I send to pacify a great war like Tubo? As in the past, I sent Li Jing. But Now that Li Jing is too old and sick to make a trip. Whom should I send?"

As soon as the emperor's words fell, Fang Xuanling said: "Weichen thought that to conquer Tubo, we must use generals. I have many generals. Of course, the generals and the army who are really familiar with Tubo and adapt to the original. Many. Qin Mubai, commander of the Guanxi Army, inherited his father’s widow’s victory over Tubo many times in Guanxi for a long time. He is really the best candidate."

When this was said, the fool objected. Because I really couldn't find someone more suitable to fight Tubo than Qin Mubai. Li Ji is also famous and capable, but he is now busy dealing with Xue Yantuo in the grassland!

"Weichen once again agreed with Fang Xianggong's statement that it is Qin Mubai who is in charge of conquering Tubo." Changsun Wuji arched his hands and suddenly said, "But, we must carry such a great world on our shoulders. After all, Qin Mubai is still a little younger for the heavy responsibility of the national war. Weichen suggested that your majesty should select experienced veterans as auxiliary wings. At the same time, the DPRK must send important officials to serve as the chief of the march!"

When they heard the four words "long history of the march", everyone's hearts were stunned. Didn't that mean that the court sent an army to supervise Qin Mubai? What he meant by this was that he was secretly telling Qin Mubai that he was not very obedient and sent someone to guide him, according to the emperor's will to fight this battle, or to say...Qin Mubai has ambitions, should he beware? !

Li Jing destroyed the Turks, but he didn't send such a person! They were all famous ministers and generals, and listened to Li Jing's unified command. Li Jing was granted full authority to execute orders on behalf of the emperor. Even princes like Li Daozong dare not say anything!

"The imperial court dispatched a long history of marching troops?" Li Shimin slowly repeated a sentence, twisted his brows lightly, and said, "Situ thinks, who should I send?"

Everyone was shocked again. The emperor said this wisely, so he asked "who is good to send" instead of asking "Is this necessary?"-the implied meaning, the emperor actually agreed!

It seems that only the grandson Wuji can best appreciate the emperor's wishes!

"Weichen thought that this battle is related to the lifeblood of the country and the rise and fall of the clan. If the emperor is not in command, the Prince's Town Army must be sent to tell the world to inspire the three armies!" Changsun Wuji bowed his eyebrows and bowed loudly. Said, "Wei Wang Litai, who has always been respectful and respectful, has only learned to be humble and decent, and worthy of adulthood, who can withstand the suffering of the military. He is the most suitable candidate!"

These words are like a heavy bomb that blasted everyone's hearts on the spot!