Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

But this time today, there was a hint of excitement in their voices.

Ever since this incredible Youzhou City was built, the Turkic soldiers have never been here.

These Youzhou soldiers are itching in their hearts, wanting to truly experience the great power of this new city.

So today, they looked forward to the stars and the moon, and finally they hoped for this Turkic soldier.

With the sound of the siren, thousands of Youzhou City defenders rushed to the top of the city like crazy.

Then under the command of the generals defending the city, they raised their bows and arrows and shot at the Turkic people under the city.

In the past, due to the strong bow and strength of the Turkic side, the area of ​​Youzhou city was small and it was not easy to dodge, so it was often Youzhou who suffered.

But not now.

The newly built Youzhou City is 18 meters wide at the top of the city wall, and the wall stacks are also neat and tall.

Most of the Turkic cavalry's rushing shots below fell on the city wall below.

Even if a few arrows flew to the top of the city, they all lost their original strength.

Limp and lacking in accuracy.

On the other hand, the defenders of Youzhou City hid in the safe walls, condescending, and the arrows they shot were also very powerful.

In an instant, more than a dozen Turkic soldiers under the city were shot by arrows and fell off their horses.

In the end, the Turkic elite cavalry also left behind dozens of corpses, and fled back in embarrassment.

At this time, Tuli Khan lost his mind, Qibi Heli, Ashinasheer, and Turkic leaders.

All of them looked extremely ugly.

During the raid just now, they could see clearly.

It is difficult for the arrows of one's own side to hit even the top of the city.

Moreover, the strength of this city is far beyond imagination.

So many arrows were blocked by the city wall bricks.

Not a single arrow could stay on the surface of the city wall.

Such a city is simply too terrifying.

Even if there were only a few thousand guards on the city wall, they would have to spend ten times as many troops to take down the city, right?

The Turkic people are actually not good at fighting fortified cities.

In the past, the reason why they were able to maintain their advantages was because of their strong bows and the low and dilapidated Datang City.

But if the Tang Dynasty was replaced by a city like Youzhou, they wouldn't even dare to think about it.

They couldn't wait to return to the central account of the Turks.

In the tent of a small tribe nearby, Tuli Khan held an extremely important military meeting on the spot.

During this period, everyone's faces were extremely gloomy.

Between the brows, there is also a thick worry.

"I think we should be thankful at this point."

"Such a city is on the border of the Tang Dynasty, Youzhou."

"Not in Jingzhou, but in Chang'an."

"However, maybe in one year, two years, or three years, all parts of Datang will become cities like this."

"At that point, they're invincible."

"And we, in turn, became lambs waiting to be slaughtered on the grassland without any danger!"

Chapter 272 Prime Minister Wang Gui's Inoculation

After a pause, and seeing the increasingly ugly expressions on everyone's faces, Tu Li continued to say without a doubt: "Right now, there is only one way to go before us."

"That is, before they build the same city and completely trap us, they will do whatever it takes to beat Datang down!"

"For the sake of our descendants and the continuation of our grassland bloodline, we must make final preparations this winter."

"As soon as winter is over, we will give up everything and send troops south!"

After hearing what Tuli said, all the tribal leaders present and the generals in the Turkic army showed a trace of desperate enthusiasm in their eyes.

It is precisely because of this Youzhou City established by Li Qiu that it does not belong to this era, the Turkic people on the grassland are forced into a posture of fighting between trapped beasts.

The fighting spirit and cohesion of the Turks today are far beyond what they were like when Jieli Khan was at the time.

The wheel of history is turning again.

……

In Chang'an, in Li Shimin's imperial study, Wang Gui, the prime minister under his door, walked in with a memorandum.

With the withdrawal of the Turkic army, this year's war has come to an end, Li Shimin is still in a good mood today.

As soon as he saw Wang Gui, he also put down the business at hand.

"Your Majesty, Wei Zheng is in Shandong, and he has sent a letter of apology."

"Sorry?"

"What crime can Wei Zheng ask for?!"

"Could it be because there are too many refugees in Shandong, and starvation has already occurred?"

"This has been a severe drought for two consecutive years, and it is I who allocated the grain in the righteous warehouse to the front line to replenish the army's rations."

"Sending him to Shandong as an imperial envoy is just because he loves the people like a son and asks him to do his best to help the disaster."

"Even if the situation gets worse, it can't be blamed on him."

At this time, Wang Gui smiled and put the memorandum on Li Shimin's dragon case.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Wei Zheng's plea statement said that in half a month, all the disaster victims in Shandong will be appeased."

"The corresponding disaster relief matters can also be finished."

"Um?!"

"Wei Zheng said that the disaster situation in Shandong is under control?!"

Upon hearing Wang Gui's words, Li Shimin hurriedly picked up the memorabilia and looked at it, with a shocked and unbelievable expression on his face.

At this time, Wang Gui looked at Li Shimin's face and said carefully: "A few days ago, Wei Zheng was still saying that the situation in Shandong was very serious in the correspondence with the minister."

"The existing food in all states and counties is in short supply, and the number of people affected by the disaster is as many as hundreds of thousands."

"And there are refugees who starved to death."

"If the siege continues like this, as the number of people starved to death increases, civil uprisings are likely to occur."

"But I didn't expect that Wei Zheng, who had no other ideas, found Li Qiu in Youzhou."

"Li Qiu also lived up to everyone's expectations, accepting [-] refugees from Shandong in one go."

"I estimate that in the next few days, these refugees will arrive in the thirteen states in the north."

"And after sending away these [-] refugees, the pressure of the disaster in the whole Shandong will be relieved."

"The rest of the victims, with Wei Zheng in charge, commanding and dispatching, can already be resolved by the joint efforts of all states and counties."

"And the reason why Wei Zheng wrote this letter of pleading guilty is that he beheaded first and then played. He sent these [-] refugees to Youzhou privately before getting His Majesty's personal approval."

At this time, Li Shimin also finished reading the playlist and let out a sigh of relief.

"By letting him be an imperial envoy, I gave him the power to kill first and play later."

"As long as the disaster in Shandong can be brought under control, it will be a great achievement!"

"What is the crime?!"

"But Wang Gui, Li Qiu's thirteen prefectures have always had a harsh environment, with "barren" land and extremely low crop yields. "

"In previous years, the amount of grain handed over by those thirteen prefectures was not as high as that of one prefecture in Guanlong."

"If I remember correctly, last year's 2 refugees, plus the more than [-] sent from Jingzhou this year, and now another [-] from Shandong."

"What will he, Li Qiu, do to feed so many people?"

"As far as his thirteen states are concerned, where did he get so much food?!"

Hearing this, Wang Gui also pondered for a moment.

"Your Majesty, in fact, the minister and many people in the court have thought about this issue."

"The ministers can't figure this out either."

Speaking of this, Wang Gui intentionally paused for a moment, and continued with deep meaning: "Therefore, there are many ministers in the court, who are looking for Li Qiu and Youzhou to receive a large number of refugees from all over the world."

"And use this to please His Majesty and add merit to yourself."

"After those refugees arrived in the thirteen states, Li Qiu also starved them to death."

"They even disguised their bodies as Turkic people, and then pretended to be military exploits in a row."

"It's a pity that the censor and others they sent to Youzhou and other places to investigate have returned without success."

Listening to Wang Gui's report, Li Shimin's eyes were filled with anger, and he slapped the dragon case heavily.

"This group of corpses are vegetarians, mediocre officials who do nothing in their positions!"

"I asked them to help the victims, and they all acted like turtles, not even daring to make a sound."

"But when it comes to things like jealousy of important officials in the court and defamation of other people's achievements, they are more active than anyone else!"

"This is simply nonsense!"

Wang Gui nodded again and again at this time, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."

"This Beiping king, Li Qiu, I am quite familiar with and understand."

"Don't look at his young age, he is indeed talented. Wen can govern the country, and martial arts can stabilize the country."

"He is a rare talent."

"More importantly, Li Qiu's son has a heart of loyalty to the emperor, serving the country, and loving the people like a son."

"He is still young, and the minister is just worried. The despicable slander among these politicians will chill Li Qiu's heart. If he becomes timid and inactive because of this, it will be a loss for our Tang Dynasty."

Hearing Wang Gui's words, Li Shimin was also quite annoyed at this moment.

What exactly is his own son, he is very clear about being an old man.

These jesters want to slander Li Qiu?

He will never agree!

Chapter 273 Youzhou Academy, established

Li Shimin's complexion darkened immediately when he saw that several of their censors were going to play Li Qiu.

Then he snorted coldly, "Hmph, do you want to play Li Qiu?"

"Then let's talk about it, what are you going to play for him?!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the ministers are exercising their powers, inspecting various places, and patrolling Youzhou, Yizhou and other thirteen prefectures."

"But it was forcibly interfered by Li Qiu, the king of Peking."

"Like Jizhou and Pingzhou, this Li Qiu forbids us to enter."

"Part of the boundaries of states such as Youzhou, Yizhou, and Mozhou are also not allowed to enter and inspect."

"The ministers suspect that Li Qiu, the governor of Youzhou, used the public to seek personal gain, and recruited refugees on the surface. He is suspected of pretending to be a leader in the army to show his achievements."

"He even has the heart of disobedience!"

A few words from them instantly silenced the court.

People like Wang Gui, Changsun Wuji, Wei Ting, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Qin Qiong and others all stared angrily.

Hate is gnashing of teeth.