Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Since then, on this section of the Silk Road, no one has made troubles, killing people and taking goods.

However, at this festive time, there is also a bad news.

That is, after returning to Chang'an, the [-]-year-old coach Li Jing finally became seriously ill.

Bedridden.

Later, I heard from Li Daozong, Xue Wanjun and others that this trip to Tuyuhun was really too difficult.

If they only wanted to severely injure Tuyuhun, most of Tuyuhun's vitality had already been killed in Li Qiu's battle.

But if they want to completely eradicate Tuyuhun, what they have to face is the extremely harsh natural environment on the plateau.

In the depths of the plateau where the Tuyuhun army retreated, it was covered with snow and ice, making it very difficult.

Especially this Tuyuhun was also extremely cunning, as he retreated, he set fire to all the pastures.

To cut off the horse grass of the Tang army.

Under such circumstances, many generals in the army have the idea of ​​retreating.

But the old commander Li Jing insisted that in this battle, Tuyuhun must be eradicated, so that we will never suffer from the Tang Dynasty.

Ever since, they divided into two groups, overcame difficulties and obstacles and continued to pursue.

Shi Mibing and Ma Moxue slept in the open, and finally crossed the Xingsu River and reached the Bohai Sea.

Fu Yun, king of Tuyuhun, was forced to hang himself to death.

Annihilate the Tuyuhun army, tribes, and collect 20 miscellaneous animals.

In the end, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, the most famous strategist and strategist in history, and the old commander Li Jing who was endowed with many mythological colors in later generations.

Or die away.

When Li Jing was seriously ill, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin came to visit him.

And Li Jing also took out the "Wei Gong Art of War" that he had prepared a long time ago and condensed his life's painstaking efforts.

At the same time, he also told Li Qiu and Luo Kexin that he is now seventy years old, and there is nothing to be sad about when he dies.

My own life is also worth it.

Especially seeing that the Tang Dynasty has a prince like this, he can rest assured.

Only the Duke of Wei's Art of War, please preserve and pass it on to His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess.

At the last moment, Li Qiu asked the commander if the art of war should be passed down from one generation to the next, or if it can be spread widely to carry forward the Chinese art of war.

The old man smiled calmly.

At this time, everything is also bearish.

Since the Duke of Wei's Art of War has been passed on to His Highness and the Crown Princess, I will leave it to you to deal with.

The only thing is not to let him fall into the wrong hands, just to poison future generations.

In the end, this old man who was full of wisdom in his life and loyal to the Central Plains still let go.

He also fulfilled his last promise and fought the last battle for Datang.

For the future Li Qiu, this last difficult cancer and hidden danger was wiped away.

After learning the news of the old man's death.

The entire city of Chang'an and the barracks were plunged into grief.

As disciples, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin, who have always been cared for and cared for, were deeply grieved.

Li Shimin also came to express his condolences.

The book was presented to Situ and the governor of Bingzhou, with the posthumous title of "Jingwu", and was buried in Zhaoling.

Later, after Li Qiu ascended the throne, Li Jing was allowed to enjoy the Temple of King Wucheng and ranked among the ten philosophers.

……

Soon, this year, full of great changes and too many big events, finally passed.

After the first month, Princess Gaoyang finally married Fang Xuanling's second son, Fang Yiai.

And Li Shimin, Li Qiu, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Li Shiji, Li Daozong, Cheng Mingzhen and other important officials in the court.

They also came to Chengqing Hall to listen to Li Qiu's thoughts and opinions on the war after the spring of this year.

Chapter 1076

When everyone is here.

Li Qiu then took out another part of the world map.

It spread out on the huge table case that had already been prepared.

Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others were naturally amazed when they saw this old world map that was made after Wu Jue.

"Li Qiu, could it be that the one marked here is my Tang Dynasty?"

"So in the west of my Tang Dynasty, there is such a vast area?"

"Are there so many other kingdoms out there?"

Facing everyone's questions, Li Qiu nodded confidently, resolutely, and calmly.

"Father, everyone, this map is a top-secret thing passed down from my master."

"The area, sea area, and territory above are also roughly accurate."

"Of course, many changes may have occurred in these countries above these borders."

"As in the past, we believe that the world will come to an end at the end of the Silk Road, or after passing through Yinshan and Kunlun."

"But in fact, compared to the current territory of my Tang Dynasty."

"The outside world is still too big, too big."

"Last autumn, we at Datang harvested grain that would not be used for at least five years."

"Until now, there are still state capitals from all over the world continuing to submit memorials."

"Ask the imperial court to allocate funds, send additional manpower, and build new granaries."

"But soon, this year's spring plowing will start again."

"By the time we harvest again this autumn, our food in Datang is likely to be moldy, rotten, and even have nowhere to store it."

"And with the reclamation of my land in the Tang Dynasty, it will become a problem to grow too much food in the future."

"By then, there may be more spin-off issues."

"So war and opening up territories are the most suitable path for my Tang Dynasty to take at present."

"Taking this map as an example, there are two main routes for my Tang Dynasty to expand its territory."

"This first one is the southernmost point of my Great Tang."

"Attack Nanzhao, Lu Zhenxue, Linyi, Tieluobodi, Shuizhenxa and other places."

"The territory of this road is small, these countries are not big, and the difficulty of attacking is not too big."

"And the other one is to go through the countries of the Western Regions, and continue to conquer the west from the Anxi Protectorate of the Great Tang Dynasty."

"Attack Tocharian, Khazar, Eastern Rome, Khazar Khan, until the Frankish kingdom in the far west."

"Unify this entire continent and achieve the most extensive territory in the history of my Central Plains."

"My Tang Dynasty will also become the most prosperous Tang Dynasty that has never been seen before or since."

"And this front, the journey is too far away, and the difficulty may be very great."

"I plan to personally lead the elite Youzhou army, with matchlock guns and red cannons."

"Strive to sweep the world and dominate the world within ten years!"

Listening to Li Qiu's previous words, everyone present was emotionally excited, imagining the magnificent future scene.

Li Shimin, in particular, had piercing eyes and soaring ambitions.

If it is true what Li Qiu said, then he, Li Shimin, will definitely surpass the kings of all ages.

Become the only king, the existence that future generations admire and praise.

but……

When they heard that Li Qiu was going to lead the team in person, and it took ten years.

Li Shimin kept frowning.

And everyone present, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, almost got their noses crooked in anger.

"I said Your Highness."

"Could it be that in this Great Tang, no one will lead troops to fight except you."

"There will be no strong generals who can open up territories, right?"

"You are His Royal Highness, what a noble person."

"How can you always run to the battlefield when you have nothing to do?"

"If you make a mistake, the ministers and the entire Tang Dynasty can't afford it!"

At this time, Li Shimin also sighed helplessly.

He patted his son on the shoulder.

"Xuanling, the auxiliary machine and others are right."

"You are the prince, you don't need to do everything yourself."

"This matter of opening up territories, marching and fighting, don't we have so many famous generals in the Tang Dynasty, such as Li Shiji, Li Daozong, Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan, Li Xiaogong, Niu Jinda, etc.?"

"You, don't always think about running away. You should stay in Chang'an and learn how to be a good monarch and how to govern the world well in the future."

Listening to Li Shimin's words, the people around echoed him again and again, but there was no one who supported Li Qiu's personally taking command of the expedition.

At this moment, Fang Xuanling frowned and said, "Your Highness, Your Majesty."

"I have a worry here, sir."

"When it comes to marching and fighting, the supply of food and grass is naturally the most important thing."

"But my Tang Dynasty is now saying that the world is stable, and there is so much food that there is nowhere to store it."

"But the strength of the troops needed to fight the war is a big problem."

"Since the founding of my country in the Tang Dynasty, there have been almost no wars."

"Combined with the previous years of disasters, the number of households has shrunk from 800 million in the previous dynasty to less than 200 million."

"With the current strength of my Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that it will be difficult to support the consumption of such an expedition."

"I, the people of the Tang Dynasty, still need a respite, a respite for a ten-year gathering."

Hearing this, Li Qiu smiled and said, "Master Fang, I have also considered this matter."

"The people are the foundation of the country."

"The matter of comforting the people to rest and recuperate should not be delayed or delayed."

"As for the large force used for fighting, we can definitely recruit a large number of troops from surrounding countries."

"Let them come and be our mercenaries."

"We can also use food as their reward."

"The Servant can just solve our food and military problems."

"Those who do not follow, such as Goguryeo, Tubo and other countries, send their troops to attack them."

"In this way, they can also reduce their military strength and national strength."

"I can do multiple things with one stroke, and I'm not afraid that they won't follow."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Li Shimin nodded seriously with piercing eyes.

"I think what the prince said is very true."