Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Tuyuhun was originally beaten away last year and hid in the inland of Qinghai Lake.

Taking advantage of this spring, he ran out to make trouble again.

The vertical soldiers wantonly intercepted and robbed the caravans passing on the Silk Road.

To obtain a large amount of gold and various materials.

Datang, as the overlord of the East, was the terminal and starting point of the Silk Road.

It has the responsibility to maintain the security of the Silk Road, protect the sovereignty and integrity of subordinate vassal states, and guard the passage of the Silk Road.

The annual tribute and pilgrimage paid by those neighboring small countries are not in vain.

So after such a incident happened, Li Shimin was furious.

Now, Datang has swept the world, and is in the period of hegemony and rapid ascension.

You spit Yuhun like this, isn't this just courting death? !

"This Tuyuhun has been nothing but grass since the Turkic Jieli Khan was defeated."

"To me, the Great Tang is obedient and obedient."

"Secretly fanning the flames everywhere, against me, Datang."

"Over the years, I don't know how much trouble it has caused us."

"Now, they dare to stand up again to make trouble and block the Silk Road."

"How can I spare him?!"

"Xuanling, I want to defeat this Tuyuhun in one fell swoop, so as to avoid future troubles, what do you think?"

Listening to Li Shimin's words, Fang Xuanling frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, said slowly: "Your Majesty."

"This Tuyuhun is backed by the Qilian Mountains. The terrain is high, the air is thin, it covers a wide area, and it is extremely deep."

"The environment is harsh, there is a lack of water and grass."

"Even in summer, there will be frost."

"Snow and ice cover in many places."

"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, Duan Zhixuan and Li Daozong have successively defeated Tuyuhun's army."

"Drove them back to the west of Tsowembu Lake."

"However, it is no easy task to completely defeat Tuyuhun so as to avoid future troubles."

At this time, Li Shimin snorted lightly.

"Hmph, that's exactly what happened. This Tuyuhun is even more confident."

"Contempt my Tang Junwei several times!"

"This time, our army and generals have all been idle."

"I must make up my mind to attack and swear to eradicate this malignant tumor."

"To avoid the future troubles of the Silk Road."

"Xuanling, do you think I sent Li Shiji, Xue Wanjun, Xue Wanche, Zhang Liang and others to attack together."

"How about attacking Tuyuhun?"

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling couldn't help frowning.

"Your Majesty, this Li Shiji is naturally a fierce general with countless military exploits, and he is also in his prime."

"If it is an ordinary battle, he is naturally impeccable."

"But this time the conquest of Tuyuhun is not difficult because of Tuyuhun's army."

"It's more about the harsh conditions on the ground."

"That's why I feel that if His Majesty wants to completely wipe out Tuyuhun in one fell swoop, he must sit in the central army alone."

"But it's Li Jing!"

"In addition, His Majesty can send Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche to complement each other."

"As for Li Daozong and Duan Zhixuan, who fought against Tuyuhun back then, they are also suitable candidates."

Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

"Oh, Xuanling, you really thought of me in my heart."

"Before, I also thought that if Li Jing was in charge of the Chinese army."

"In addition, Hou Junji, who is the most resilient and able to fight tough battles, is the most suitable candidate."

"But Li Jing, now that he is seventy years old, how can I bear it?"

"Besides, I'm afraid it's his body, and it will be difficult to go to the land of Tuyuhun again."

"As for Hou Junji, because of Gaochang's incident this time, it's even more inappropriate to use him."

Speaking of this, Fang Xuanling was also deep in thought, shaking his head.

"Your Majesty, if Li Jing is not used."

"For a while, I couldn't find a suitable candidate."

"Or let Li Qiu lead the army to try?"

Upon hearing Li Qiu, Li Shimin immediately shook his head resolutely.

"This kind of battle must be won with one blow."

"This Tuyuhun has lived there for generations and is extremely cunning."

"Li Qiu is too reckless and reckless."

"It's too dangerous to send him."

……

Just when Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling were discussing the crusade against Tuyuhun.

In Wu Wangfu in Chang'an City, Li Ke received Quan Wanji who secretly returned to Chang'an.

"Wan Ji, why are you coming back this time?"

Quan Wanji smiled and replied, "Your Highness."

"This time I returned to Chang'an, firstly, to worship the ancestors and visit the tomb."

"More importantly, I have brought four hundred capable helpers to Your Highness."

"These people are all carefully selected by the minister from the dead men raised by the Cui family in Yanzhou."

"After that, let them lie in ambush in Chang'an City, in several Cui family's houses."

"For Your Highness' use."

"At that time, the minister will also leave behind capable confidantes to instigate and manipulate them secretly."

"Your Highness need not worry about their loyalty and ability."

"At the same time, after having this group of dead men whose identities are completely hidden."

"Your Highness, the guards in Wu Wang's mansion, can go out and clean up part of it."

"These people's identities and backgrounds can't be hidden from the eyes of Dali Temple and others."

"It's useless to keep them, but it will arouse people's suspicion."

Hearing this, Wu Wang Li Ke also nodded.

At the same time, he patted Quan Wanji's shoulder affectionately, "Wanji, I've made you worry!"

……

On the other side, after Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling discussed the matter of Tuyuhun.

The matter spread quickly.

For most generals in the army, it is natural that they are gearing up and eager to try.

Generals like them are most afraid of being idle at home and not being able to show their usefulness.

The principle that flying birds do their best to hide their bows, and cunning rabbits are cooked by dogs, has been like this since ancient times.

Among them, Li Jing and Hou Junji were caught in the whirlpool.

For the performance of this matter, it is completely opposite, very different.

After hearing this rumor, Li Jing immediately rode to Shangshu Province.

Find Fang Xuanling to inquire about tone.

After Fang Xuanling confirmed this matter, Li Jing immediately nodded.

Said that he was willing to take on this errand.

Finally, I will do my part for His Majesty and Datang.

Hearing his words, Fang Xuanling was both saddened and worried.

How could Li Jing still lead the army to fight at such a rare age?

What's more, the place to go is Tuyuhun on the plateau.

Don't even think about it, this will be an extremely difficult and difficult battle.

Chapter 1020

After Li Jing finally insisted on his own ideas.

Fang Xuanling also nodded, and personally brought Li Jing into the palace to meet the Holy Majesty.

But when they just came to the door of Shang Shuxing.

It just so happened that Hou Junji passed by on horseback.

Like Li Jing, Hou Junji heard the rumors before.

He also wanted to come here to inquire about the news.

However, the intention behind this snooping was completely opposite to Li Jing's.

After Li Jing heard this, he took the initiative to ask for a job.

But Hou Junji had great hope that he could avoid this battle.

Regarding Tuyuhun, he was very clear in his heart.

Once I am sent there, I am afraid that I may not be able to come back this year.

At that time, His Majesty will really go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen in autumn.

How should I deal with myself?

By then, if I am not in Chang'an, I will no longer be able to follow His Majesty as the right guard guard.

Once Prince Donggong and the others make a move without resisting the temptation, there is a [-]% chance of failure.

At that point, everything will be ruined.

I must also be implicated.

In the case of rebellion, there is no turning back.

Either succeed or become a thief.

So this trip to Tuyuhun, he can't go no matter what.

During this series of contemplation, Hou Junji's horse passed the station unknowingly.

After passing the gate of Shangshu Province, Hou Junji suddenly woke up.

And turned back again.

This scene naturally fell into the eyes of Li Jing and Fang Xuanling.

At this time, Li Jing frowned slightly and snorted softly.