Datang: Stop pretending, you are a peerless expert

After entering the imperial study, Li Shimin sat down and read the battle report carefully.

Qin Qiong was waiting by the side.

After reading it, Li Shimin frowned.

The battle report was placed on the table, and he said, "Look at it."

Qin Qiong picked up the battle report, which read: Goguryeo colluded with Xue Yantuo and the Khitan Dahe clan to attack Youzhou City. Although they were repelled, there was likely to be a larger-scale attack, and they requested the imperial court to send troops for assistance.

"The khan Yinan of Xue Yantuo's tribe once surrendered, why did he turn back?"

"There is also the Khitan Dahe clan, which I have never heard of before."

Qin Qiong said.

When Li Shimin destroyed the Eastern Turkic Jieli, Xue Yantuo's tribe was frightened by the military power of the Tang Dynasty, surrendered and accepted the canonization.

They have been honest and honest in the east of the Turkic homeland for many years, and usually do business with the Duhufu.

The two sides get along fairly peacefully.

Why was it suddenly instigated by Goguryeo, and turned against it again?

As for the Khitan Dahe clan, Qin Qiong had never heard of it before.

Li Shimin said with a sneer: "The surrender of Xue Yantuo's tribe was just an expedient measure. At that time, I felt that they were small and not enough to cause trouble, so I was too lazy to send troops."

"Now it seems that they should have been wiped out with victorious soldiers in the first place."

"I don't know the origin of this Khitan Dahe clan, I haven't heard of it before."

At this time, the Khitan was only a tribal alliance in the northeast region, not a big force, and was held hostage by Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo.

Of course, in the future, he will replace other nomads and establish Daliao, that will be a matter for the future.

"This Goguryeo is like a disgusting fly, flying around, making me upset."

"Looks like it's time to kill them."

Li Shimin said.

Last year, we talked about the conquest of Goguryeo, and many ministers in the DPRK and China opposed it, so the matter was left alone.

Qin Qiong said: "Sending troops to Goguryeo is an expedition, and it needs to be discussed by the court to be safe."

Goguryeo is located in a remote place, and it would cost money to fight, requiring the power of the whole country.

Such a big battle requires the consent of all the ministers.

"Tomorrow, the court will discuss this matter."

Li Shimin said.

Eunuch Gao immediately went to deliver the decree.

Going to court is customized, just like going to work.

If something happens temporarily and you need to go to court, it is like working overtime, and you must notify the ministers.

The next day, Tai Chi Hall.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair, while the civil and military ministers stood.

Lao Chen is also there.

He is now both a son-in-law and General Yunhui.

Li Shimin wanted Su Yu to become an official, but he refused.

Li Shimin retreated to the next best thing, and dragged Lao Chen to the court.

Shangguan Yun also wanted Lao Chen to become an official in the court, not to follow Su Yu Xianyu in Zhuangzi.

You know, Su Yu has the capital of salted fish, and a casual sentence is a national strategy, but Lao Chen doesn't have this ability.

The ministers below have all heard about the Youzhou City.

"I heard that Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo's troops attacked Youzhou City."

"Since the destruction of Turkic Jieli, no one dared to attack Datang for a long time."

"I think they are just tired of working, and dare to take the initiative to attack."

"Goguryeo is just a small border country, and Youzhou City is as solid as gold, so there is no need to pay attention to them."

The court discussion has not yet started, and the ministers have already had differences of opinion.

The ministers in the hall were arguing endlessly, but Li Shimin listened quietly.

Li Jing came out and said: "My lords, the court meeting has not yet started, please be quiet."

The ministers stopped and waited for Li Shimin to speak.

Li Shimin took out the Babaili urgent battle report received yesterday, and gave it to Eunuch Gao.

"Li Weigong, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War, look."

After reading the battle report, Li Jing passed it on to other ministers.

After everyone had seen it, Li Shimin said: "I said it last year, Goguryeo is ambitious and will definitely bite people."

"Now he is not only threatening to attack Silla, blocking Silla's tribute route, but also brazenly attacking our city of Youzhou."

"My dear friends, the last one who dared to attack Youzhou City was Turkic Jieli."

"Tell me, how to deal with it."

Li Shimin finished talking, it's time for them to talk.

Just now they were talking in full swing, when Li Shimin asked them to speak, they were all dumb.

"Aren't you good at talking just now?"

"No sound?"

Li Shimin said.

The ministers looked at each other
Li Jing came out to pay homage: "Qizou the emperor, I think that Goguryeo is a small country, ignorant of the power of heaven, overestimating its own strength, and seeking its own death."

"Dare to attack our Youzhou City and not destroy the country, it is not enough to show our Tang military might."

"I invite you to send troops to destroy Goguryeo, Xue Yantuo, and the Khitan Dahe clan."

Li Jing is the military god of the Tang Dynasty, and he said three times in a row.

Li Shimin was very satisfied.

That's the kind of general he wanted.

Today's Datang treasury is full of money, and granaries everywhere are full, and there is nowhere to use it.

At this time, Goguryeo gave away the head, why not do it.

The ministers of the DPRK and China still have objections.

The censor Zhang Xuansu came out to pay respects and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Guang of the previous dynasty was so rejoicing that he sent troops to conquer Goguryeo. Not only did he return in vain, he also destroyed the foundation left by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty."

"The minister thought that the conquest of Goguryeo was just a false name and failed to reap half of the actual benefits, so I secretly thought it was not advisable."

When Yang Guang sent millions of troops to attack Goguryeo, he was defeated in the end.

It also wiped out the family property left by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.

Speaking of attacking Goguryeo, Yang Guang's classic failure case will be cited.

This time is no exception.

Li Shimin knew this would happen.

Yu Shinan came out to pay homage: "Your Majesty, I think what the censor said is reasonable. Although Goguryeo invaded Youzhou, it was repelled by General Duan, so there is no danger."

"It is only necessary to strengthen the border defense, and there is no need to send troops to conquer."

Cheng Yaojin came out and said unhappily: "Secretary Supervisor, you are afraid, but I am not afraid, old Cheng."

"Other people beat you, but if you don't beat him, you're a coward."

"Besides, if you don't beat him, he will think you're easy to bully and beat you up from time to time. That's not endless."

Cheng Yaojin couldn't say so many reasons, but what he said was not rough, and he was right.

Gouli attacked Youzhou City, but you still guarded and dared not go out.

Doing so will only fuel the arrogance of the enemy.

"Cheng Zhijie, the court discussion is about expressing their own opinions, how do you scold others?"

Yu Shinan shouted.

"Whoever scolds someone, don't frame a good person."

Cheng Yaojin refused to admit it.

The two quarreled in the hall.

Li Shimin asked Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui: "Your Fang Xuanling is determined, tell me, what do you two think?"

Cheng Yaojin and Yu Shinan stopped, waiting for the two of them to speak.

Fang Xuanling paid homage: "Your Majesty, my Zhenguan prosperity is no better than Daye's tyranny."

"At that time, Yang Guang conquered Goguryeo and sent the soldiers of the world, exhausting the treasury of the world, and he had no generals."

"But now my country is rich and powerful, I have a holy lord, and countless warriors."

"My Tang Dynasty sent troops to Goguryeo, and it must be a complete victory."

Du Ruhui also said: "Our Tang treasury is full, and our military resources are sufficient, enough for a battle."

The two think tanks spoke, and it was difficult for others to refute.

Hejian King Li Xiaogong came out and said: "Your Majesty, with the current strength of our Tang Dynasty, the destruction of Goguryeo will definitely be ruined."

"It's just that after defeating Goguryeo, what should we do with the land of Liaodong?"

"Moreover, if the conquest of Goguryeo does not yield actual benefits, it would be a waste of national strength."

This statement was endorsed by many ministers.

Datang is so powerful, it must be no problem to destroy Goguryeo, but what to do afterwards?
Goguryeo is gone, and new forces will arise.

Just like the Huns were killed by strong men, the Turks rose again.

Kill one wave, and come again.

The ministers began to discuss and quarrel endlessly again.

Old Chen came out and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask your son-in-law about this matter."

When Lao Chen said this, the other ministers immediately agreed.

"If the son-in-law agrees, we will have nothing to say."

The ministers were unanimous.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Okay, I'm going to ask the son-in-law what he means."

When Li Shimin stood up, Eunuch Gao shouted to retreat.