Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Yi Shi Yi Nan, Zhi Shi Si Li, Qi Bi He Li and others have already started plotting to usurp power.

Since Jieli Khan unified the tribes in the grassland, these tribes have been thinking about independence all the time.

Out of the clutches of the Turks.

Now, finally let them wait for this best opportunity.

In the next ten days, a large number of generals and warriors among the Turkic tribes were massacred.

The rest of the women, children and sheep, as well as the pastures passed down from generation to generation by their ancestors, were all divided up.

Most of the grasslands are owned by Yi Shiyinan, the new khan of the grassland.

And because of this massacre and cleansing, there were only a little over 2 troops left on the grassland, which originally had more than [-] troops.

Excluding the elderly and teenagers who returned to the tribe, their real strength is less than [-].

And most of them followed Yi Shiyi and stayed here in the large grassland of the Turkic tribe.

A small part of them returned to the grassland in the northwest of Youzhou with Qibi Heli.

It was originally the territory of Xue Yantuo's tribe, but now it has been given to Qibi Heli and Tiele's tribe.

In doing so, Yi Shiyinan also had selfish intentions.

On the one hand, he can win over Khibi Heli and Tiele tribes to consolidate his khan status on the grassland.

On the other hand, he was really afraid of Youzhou City and the Tang Jun in Youzhou City.

Now transferring Qibi Heli to him can also solve the hidden danger in his heart.

It's also the best of both worlds.

In Yi Shiyi's big tent, Zhi Shili and Ashina Sheer came to discuss matters.

During this period, Zhishenli implicitly raised his concerns.

"Khan, after Qibi Heli and others left with their troops, we only have [-] troops left here."

"And our grassland here is directly facing the Tang army coming from Xiazhou."

"If the powerful Tang army from Youzhou attacked at this time, we might be very passive."

After hearing his words, Yi Shiyi Nan smiled confidently.

"General Zhishenli, you are worrying too much about this."

"After this war, there are only more than [-] main force left in their Great Tang."

"But in their eyes, we have more than [-] people who escaped back."

"How dare they isolate Chang'an City and use all their strength to attack the hinterland of our grassland with the only remaining army?"

"And even if they do come, the horses are not good enough, and they may not be our opponents who are not familiar with the terrain."

"I know the people of Tang Dynasty very well. Their emperor and ministers only care about the safety of their own Chang'an City."

"I wouldn't take that risk."

"The similar things I said before were nothing more than deceiving Ashina Horodul and his people."

"Why do you still take it seriously?"

Hearing what Yishiyinan said, Zhishisili and Ashinasheer couldn't say anything more, so they could only change the topic.

……

On the other hand, above the imperial court, Li Shimin, who had finally taken a breath, faced a new problem.

Now it is the end of summer, but Shandong, Dongdu and other places have once again ushered in a year of severe drought.

After all this year, the area in the Guannei was better, but it suffered from the Turkic military chaos.

The people fled on a large scale, and all the farmland planted in spring was destroyed.

This autumn is another severe test for the entire Tang Dynasty.

In addition, Li Jing, Li Qiu and other 4 troops are still using troops, which is also a huge consumption.

Above the court hall, many courtiers are very noisy.

Faced with such a situation, Li Shimin also had a big head.

Tell them, starting from the royal family, all the relatives of the emperor, the ministers of the court and the central government will have their salaries cut.

All corvees and projects that are laborious and costly to the people can be avoided if possible.

Even Li Shimin's own supply and demand have been further reduced.

At this time, Wang Gui told him that since last year, the supply and demand of the royal family had been reduced to the point where it could no longer be reduced.

And those palaces and projects that were built have long been cancelled.

But just like that, under successive years of famine and military use, Datang's treasury has been empty to a certain extent.

The bottom is not far away.

There are only two top priorities right now, one is disaster relief, and the other is to find a way to distribute the pensions of those soldiers who died in battle.

To reassure the people.

After hearing this series of difficult questions, Li Shimin sighed deeply.

Leave these to Wang Gui, Fang Xuanling, Du Zhenglun, Changsun Wuji and others to discuss a countermeasure beforehand.

When he returned to Empress Changsun at noon, Li Shimin had a rare glass of stuffy wine.

Then he said with emotion: "For three consecutive years of severe drought and military chaos, God is trying to force me to death!"

"I don't think I have ever been so worried when I faced Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande and other tycoons back then."

"How can it be so difficult to govern a country well?!"

……

On the other side, in the East Palace, Li Chengqian's place.

Ever since he was slapped and reprimanded by Li Shimin that day, Li Chengqian has been so bored since he came back here that no one has seen him.

Especially his cheap teacher, Zhang Xuansu, an old scholar who is rigid and antique, he doesn't want to see him.

First from the prince, to the emperor, and then to the loss of the prince.

Then it was the anger and humiliation of being slapped and scolded by the emperor because of that merchant, Li Qiu.

Now this leg disease has come to add to his confusion.

Li Chengqian felt that he was about to suffocate and go crazy.

At this moment, he could only hold back in the room, holding tightly the note that Li Gang had left for him, which he had read countless times.

"Teacher, please guide me quickly, what should I do now?"

What Li Gang left him before his death were just some ordinary instructions.

Naturally, it is also unpredictable for the changeable things that will happen in the future.

Especially about Li Qiu, there is not a single word mentioned above.

When Li Gang passed away, Li Qiu hadn't really stepped onto the top stage of Datang.

As for Li Chengqian's leg disease, Li Gang only had one sentence, telling him to be patient and face it calmly.

Then it is to abide by one's duty and be filial to His Majesty and Empress.

But right now, it's obvious that the trick of performing filial piety is not working!

At this moment, a eunuch reported outside the door that Han Wang Li Yuanchang and Qin Ying were asking to see him.

Chapter 421 Heavy Snowfall and Tang Jian's Survival from Desperation

As soon as he heard the names of Han Wang Li Yuanchang and Qin Ying, endless anger and resentment arose in Li Chengqian's heart.

These two bastards, for more than a year, don't know how many pills they have fed themselves.

How much money and resources have been spent.

But his leg disease is not what they promised repeatedly.

Not only did it not work, but there were signs of aggravation.

A few months before the last time, they used up the last chance Li Chengqian gave him, and they never saw them again.

Now, the two of them remained stubborn, and ran over to find themselves again.

The first reaction in Li Chengqian's heart was to shut them out again.

But with hesitation, Li Chengqian let them in anyway.

Although their pills didn't work, their compliments and assurances sounded good at least.

At least there is a glimmer of hope.

……

On the other side, the [-] troops of Li Jing, Li Qiu and others have also arrived at the border of Xiazhou.

We crossed the Yellow River smoothly from the ferry.

At this time, Li Jing ordered to find a suitable place to rest for a day, and then to attack the grassland in a large scale.

But on this night, snowflakes suddenly floated in the sky, and the rain became heavier and heavier. In less than two hours, the snow on the ground of the grassland had covered the ankles.

Seeing this, Li Jing, Li Qiu and others all walked out of the tent to look at it, frowning.

At this time, General Zhining looked at the sky that was almost covered by the snowflakes carried by the strong wind, and said anxiously: "It's only August, and the Mid-Autumn Festival has not even come yet, why is it snowing so much? "

And Luo Liang sighed again and again at this moment, "When we were in Youzhou before, we also encountered snow in August."

"But it's not that big."

"Once the snow falls on the grassland this season, the underlying layer will melt into snow water, making the soil below soft and muddy."

"The snow on the top is sticking to the grass, and it becomes even more slippery."

"Ordinary war horses in our army are not strong enough to run on this kind of ground."

"Not to mention the soldiers with helmets and armor and weapons in their hands."

"Only the best grassland horses can gallop in such an environment."

"Another point is that under such a vast snowfall, we are not familiar with the terrain of this grassland, and it is very easy to get lost."

"In this environment where our army's combat power is trapped, once it encounters an ambush or surprise attack by the enemy, the consequences will be disastrous."

Listening to Luo Liang's words, all the generals present frown.

Like Luo Liang, who has been stationed in Youzhou for many years, no one can be more authoritative than him when it comes to fighting the Turkic army on the grassland.

And what he just analyzed, everyone can hear that it is indeed a talk of experience, well-founded, and there is no exaggeration or water.

Ever since, it is very likely that their army rushed all the way, consumed an unknown amount of food, suffered a lot, and ended up seeing the place.

But helplessly, he retreated back.

Such a decision is also extremely demoralizing.

If you want to say that among this army, the one who likes this snow to death and who is looking forward to the army's retreat is Tang Jian, the supervising army who is carrying the military order.

From the moment he left Chang'an, Tang Jian's heart was never at ease.

Want to make Li Jing, the god of war who uses soldiers like a god and has always been eclectic in marching and fighting, stick to the rules, and want King Peiping, who is like a tiger descending from the mountain, to squint obediently in the tent of the Chinese army?

Don't even think about it, it's simply impossible.

And the most important point is that no matter whether Li Jing or Beiping Wang Li Qiu, these two are just superficially friendly to him, the supervising army.

But in his heart, he regarded himself as a deterrent at all, let alone the slightest fear.

Just these two, one old and one young, are the pillars of the entire Tang Dynasty and the future Tang Dynasty.

Even if it is placed in His Majesty's heart, it is a precious treasure.

What can you, a supervisor, do to them?

Therefore, the closer the army was to the grassland, the more anxious Tang Jian felt.