In historical records, we often see the Central Plains peoples fighting against the northern steppe peoples, and the mighty national wars are always interspersed at the key nodes of each dynasty.

The once powerful Han Dynasty could finally fight its own blood through war and establish a great dynasty, while those countries that were slightly less powerful, such as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms and the Song Dynasty, could only choose to destroy the country and destroy the species under the powerful blow.

However, the Tang Dynasty recorded in the history books seems to be very different, it neither went through an arduous struggle nor paid a bloody and tragic sacrifice, but easily defeated the other side.

Is it because the Turks are too weak?

Apparently not!

You must know that in historical records, the strength of the Turkic Empire is very strong, as early as the period of the Five Hu and Sixteen Kingdoms, the Turkic Empire has intervened in the Central Plains regime many times, and destroyed several powerful countries, "control more than one million, the prosperity of Beidi, and there is no more." Looking down on Yinshan, there is the ambition of light middle summer", the Turkic Empire at the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, its strength was not weaker than the Xiongnu before the Han Dynasty, and even several points stronger!

For the Tang Dynasty's extermination of the Eastern Turks, the history books have always attributed it to Li Er's personal eloquence and strategy and the strength of the Tang Dynasty's military, so he could easily take the Eastern Turks. Moreover, Li Jing, the chief hero of this battle, was even more deified, saying that he only had 3,000 to destroy the Eastern Turks.

It is still possible to say that Li Jing destroyed the Eastern Turks in 3,000 years, which may not come from Li Jing's military genius, nor from the military strength of the Tang Dynasty. Just imagine, for this unprecedented war, the history books do not record too much, nor do they record any large-scale battles between the two sides. The Eastern Turks were more like an easy one and surrendered without a fight. This phenomenon is very abnormal.

Compared with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacking the Xiongnu, how much manpower, material and financial resources were spent, almost hollowing out the country, and the Turks are very likely to be stronger than the Xiongnu, no matter how powerful the Tang Dynasty is, it is impossible to defeat the Turks who dominate the grassland so quickly.

But why was the country destroyed by the weaker Tang Dynasty? In addition to the outstanding military command ability of Li Jing, the commander of the Tang Army, what is more important is that Datang has been "blessed by God"!

First of all, the Sui Dynasty, with the help of Changsun Sheng, divided the Turks into two divided parts - the Eastern Turks and the Western Turks. Although the strength of the Turkic Empire is still there, the internal classification factors have been formed and are difficult to resolve. In this context, although the Tang Empire was defeated by the Turkic Empire in the early stage of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Turkic Empire did not actually achieve real unification, and the two sides either engaged in internal friction or were never able to concentrate on attacking the Tang Dynasty.

In addition, in history, when the Tang Empire was preparing to start a war with the Turks, the Turks suddenly suffered from ice and snow disasters for two consecutive years, and the historical records recorded that in the first year of Zhenguan, "the country was snowed heavily, the flat land was several feet, the sheep and horses died, and the people were hungry", and in the second year of Zhenguan, "Jieli was in the country, and the frost fell in midsummer", how serious was this catastrophe? In fact, this was not a disaster confined to the Mongolian steppe, but a major disaster in the entire northern hemisphere, and the Tang Dynasty was also affected.

In the second year of Zhenguan, in the Yellow River valley of China, especially in the Hebei region, it also suffered a snowstorm, and the disaster was very serious, even if the Turkic Khanate went deep into the Tang Dynasty to plunder, it would have no gain.

The temperature in the northern hemisphere dropped suddenly, and the severe snow and frost caused a large number of Eastern Turkic livestock to freeze to death, causing an unprecedented famine.

So it was against this background that Li Er launched a war against the Turks, and the Turkic Empire had long since lost the indomitable combat effectiveness of the past, so this huge national war would be fought so quickly and easily.

After the fall of the Eastern Turks, Tang Taizong issued an edict: "Since last year, the payment has been reduced one after another, and the generals who do not work to defend Huo will not wait for Jia Chao's strategy. ”

From this edict, we can also see that after the Tang Dynasty sent troops, there was almost no decent resistance, and many Turkic tribes surrendered one after another in order to survive. Li Er sighed because of this, he didn't need to work as a famous general at all, and he didn't need to strategize at all, and the Eastern Turks perished.

But now that Li Er plans to launch a national war with the Turks a whole year in advance, it is difficult to determine the number of winners and losers, because the Turks at this time are still very strong, at least what Jieli said in the grassland is still no one dares to disobey! Therefore, for the matter of sending troops to the Turks three months later, Li Zexuan was resolutely opposed in his heart!

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is very inappropriate to attack the Turks at this time!"

In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Zexuan solemnly arched his hand after struggling in his heart.

As soon as the words fell, the ministers were in an uproar!

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all knew that Li Zexuan was a "warmonger", and he wanted to come to the Tang Dynasty to ask for relatives, but he was directly scolded back by Li Zexuan, and threatened to fight if he wanted to fight; And when the Japanese delegation visited Datang before, Li Zexuan was not only vigilant everywhere, but sometimes he was also targeted everywhere, clearly a posture that was not afraid of causing trouble!

After hearing the news that the Tang Dynasty was about to attack the Turks, the first reaction of such a hard-line "militant" was not to approve of it, but to oppose it? All the ministers think that the sun is not coming out in the west today!

Li Er, who was sitting at the top, frowned when he heard this, and asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?" Jieli ignored the Tang Dynasty and ignored me, and dared to send soldiers and horses to Yanmen Pass, as the lord of the Tang Dynasty, why can't I return the color? ”

Those who are familiar with Li Er know that Li Er at this time is a little angry! Because Li Zexuan has always been a junior that Li Er values very much, but today, Li Zexuan's statement on the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks made Li Er very disappointed! thinks that the talent he has carefully cultivated, but he is a timid rat, how can Li Er not be angry? How not to be sad?

"Your Majesty! Since the former Sui Dynasty, after the Turks were divided into Eastern and Western Turks, there has been chaos within the Turks, and the snowstorm broke out in the Turks last year, which made the Turks have a lot less food, which is the harbinger of the gradual decline of the Turkic national strength! ”

Meeting Li Er's disappointed gaze, Li Zexuan arched his hand as usual.

Li Er said lightly: "In this case, shouldn't I send troops to destroy Jieli at this time?" ”

Li Zexuan hurriedly shook his head and said, "That's not the case!" Your Majesty, although the Turks have suffered civil strife and natural disasters, Jieli's strength is well preserved, and the national strength is still stronger than my Tang Dynasty! In the opinion of the ministers,"

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In addition, in history, when the Tang Empire was preparing to start a war with the Turks, the Turks suddenly suffered from ice and snow disasters for two consecutive years, and the historical records recorded that in the first year of Zhenguan, "the country was snowed heavily, the flat land was several feet, the sheep and horses died, and the people were hungry", and in the second year of Zhenguan, "Jieli was in the country, and the frost fell in midsummer", how serious was this catastrophe? In fact, this was not a disaster confined to the Mongolian steppe, but a major disaster in the entire northern hemisphere, and the Tang Dynasty was also affected.

In the second year of Zhenguan, in the Yellow River valley of China, especially in the Hebei region, it also suffered a snowstorm, and the disaster was very serious, even if the Turkic Khanate went deep into the Tang Dynasty to plunder, it would have no gain.

The temperature in the northern hemisphere dropped suddenly, and the severe snow and frost caused a large number of Eastern Turkic livestock to freeze to death, causing an unprecedented famine.

So it was against this background that Li Er launched a war against the Turks, and the Turkic Empire had long since lost the indomitable combat effectiveness of the past, so this huge national war would be fought so quickly and easily.

After the fall of the Eastern Turks, Tang Taizong issued an edict: "Since last year, the payment has been reduced one after another, and the generals who do not work to defend Huo will not wait for Jia Chao's strategy. ”

From this edict, we can also see that after the Tang Dynasty sent troops, there was almost no decent resistance, and many Turkic tribes surrendered one after another in order to survive. Li Er sighed because of this, he didn't need to work as a famous general at all, and he didn't need to strategize at all, and the Eastern Turks perished.

But now that Li Er plans to launch a national war with the Turks a whole year in advance, it is difficult to determine the number of winners and losers, because the Turks at this time are still very strong, at least what Jieli said in the grassland is still no one dares to disobey! Therefore, for the matter of sending troops to the Turks three months later, Li Zexuan was resolutely opposed in his heart!

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is very inappropriate to attack the Turks at this time!"

In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Zexuan solemnly arched his hand after struggling in his heart.

As soon as the words fell, the ministers were in an uproar!

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all knew that Li Zexuan was a "warmonger", and he wanted to come to the Tang Dynasty to ask for relatives, but he was directly scolded back by Li Zexuan, and threatened to fight if he wanted to fight; And when the Japanese delegation visited Datang before, Li Zexuan was not only vigilant everywhere, but sometimes he was also targeted everywhere, clearly a posture that was not afraid of causing trouble!

After hearing the news that the Tang Dynasty was about to attack the Turks, the first reaction of such a hard-line "militant" was not to approve of it, but to oppose it? All the ministers think that the sun is not coming out in the west today!

Li Er, who was sitting at the top, frowned when he heard this, and asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?" Jieli ignored the Tang Dynasty and ignored me, and dared to send soldiers and horses to Yanmen Pass, as the lord of the Tang Dynasty, why can't I return the color? ”

Those who are familiar with Li Er know that Li Er at this time is a little angry! Because Li Zexuan has always been a junior that Li Er values very much, but today, Li Zexuan's statement on the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks made Li Er very disappointed! thinks that the talent he has carefully cultivated, but he is a timid rat, how can Li Er not be angry? How not to be sad?

"Your Majesty! Since the former Sui Dynasty, after the Turks were divided into Eastern and Western Turks, there has been chaos within the Turks, and the snowstorm broke out in the Turks last year, which made the Turks have a lot less food, which is the harbinger of the gradual decline of the Turkic national strength! ”

Meeting Li Er's disappointed gaze, Li Zexuan arched his hand as usual.

Li Er said lightly: "In this case, shouldn't I send troops to destroy Jieli at this time?" ”

Li Zexuan hurriedly shook his head and said, "That's not the case!" Your Majesty, although the Turks have suffered civil strife and natural disasters, Jieli's strength is well preserved, and the national strength is still stronger than my Tang Dynasty! In the opinion of the minister, "in addition, in history, when the Tang Empire was preparing to start a war with the Turks, the Turks were suddenly hit by ice and snow disasters for two consecutive years, and the historical records recorded that in the first year of Zhenguan, "the country was snowing heavily, the flat land was several feet, the sheep and horses were all dead, and the people were starving", and in the second year of Zhenguan, "Jieli was in the country, and the frost fell in midsummer", how serious was this catastrophe? In fact, this was not a disaster confined to the Mongolian steppe, but a major disaster in the entire northern hemisphere, and the Tang Dynasty was also affected.

In the second year of Zhenguan, in the Yellow River valley of China, especially in the Hebei region, it also suffered a snowstorm, and the disaster was very serious, even if the Turkic Khanate went deep into the Tang Dynasty to plunder, it would have no gain.

The temperature in the northern hemisphere dropped suddenly, and the severe snow and frost caused a large number of Eastern Turkic livestock to freeze to death, causing an unprecedented famine.

So it was against this background that Li Er launched a war against the Turks, and the Turkic Empire had long since lost the indomitable combat effectiveness of the past, so this huge national war would be fought so quickly and easily.

After the fall of the Eastern Turks, Tang Taizong issued an edict: "Since last year, the payment has been reduced one after another, and the generals who do not work to defend Huo will not wait for Jia Chao's strategy. ”

From this edict, we can also see that after the Tang Dynasty sent troops, there was almost no decent resistance, and many Turkic tribes surrendered one after another in order to survive. Li Er sighed because of this, he didn't need to work as a famous general at all, and he didn't need to strategize at all, and the Eastern Turks perished.

But now that Li Er plans to launch a national war with the Turks a whole year in advance, it is difficult to determine the number of winners and losers, because the Turks at this time are still very strong, at least what Jieli said in the grassland is still no one dares to disobey! Therefore, for the matter of sending troops to the Turks three months later, Li Zexuan was resolutely opposed in his heart!

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is very inappropriate to attack the Turks at this time!"

In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Zexuan solemnly arched his hand after struggling in his heart.

As soon as the words fell, the ministers were in an uproar!

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all knew that Li Zexuan was a "militant", and he wanted to be the prime minister of the Japanese Dynasty to come to the Tang Dynasty to ask for relatives, but he was directly scolded back by Li Zexuan

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