Chapter 212: Deliberation
"Wechen seconded! In addition, the minister suggested that reinforcements be sent to Yumen Pass. Du Ruhui also came out to second.
"But I just received news that the Northeast Xiongnu, the Eastern Turks of the Shuofang Grassland, are about to move because of the winter snow disaster." Li Shimin said embarrassedly.
"There is no shortage of masters in Yizhou now, but there are not many soldiers, so you can transfer troops without transferring generals." Li Jing suggested.
"How many people does Wei Guogong think is suitable? And who will lead the troops? Li Shimin naturally believed Li Jing's judgment, and immediately asked.
"In the opinion of the old minister, it is better to transfer 20,000 soldiers, and as for the candidates to lead the troops, it is better to transfer another group of young people." Li Jing suggested that as for who would lead the troops, he did not explain, after all, they were all old foxes and would not easily offend people.
It doesn't seem good to recommend anyone, and I'm worried that Li Shimin will think too much.
"Father! Erchen is willing to go to Yizhou! Li Tai in front of him clasped his fists and saluted.
"Wu'er is willing to go, naturally excellent, as for the entourage, below the heavenly level, young people, you can choose at will." Li Shimin nodded and said with satisfaction.
"Yes! Erchen understands! Erchen wants Qin Huaiyu, Li Chonghui, Li De Award, and Qu Tuquan and Qu Tushou brothers. Li Tai immediately hugged the list.
"Jiang Guogong is old, and Qu Tushou is also in Luoyang, so you don't have to go, and others will do what you want." Li Shimin thought for a while and said.
"Thank you, Father! The sons will certainly live up to their mission. Li Tai replied happily.
"But Tai'er must remember that he will go to Yizhou here, and then personally escort his property back to Chang'an, and he must not stay on the road, let alone interfere in local military and government affairs." Li Shimin admonished.
"It's the retainers who obey the order!" Li Tai only needs to let him out, no matter whether there is a fight or not, anyway, no matter how you look at it, it is better than sitting in Chang'an.
"Now let's discuss the question of whether the Eastern Turks are also ready to move, and whether they have the possibility of getting along with the Western Turks, so they want to send troops together." Li Shimin asked another question.
"I don't think it will be, the Turks have not yet appeared, such a courageous person." Everyone was thinking about it, and finally Fang Xuanling came out and said.
"Although there is not only an opportunity, but also just in case, the military department immediately ordered to strengthen vigilance and pay close attention!"
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The next day, the news of what happened in Yizhou spread throughout Chang'an, and almost all the nobles knew that there was a county guard Situ Changfeng, who was about to become an upstart.
After all, to seize the wealth of the rich country, with Li Shimin's character of rewarding meritorious service, the heavy reward cannot be escaped, but the person has not returned to Chang'an, so there is no specific news yet.
And the identity of Situ Changfeng Luoyang Martial Academy is also well known, not only adding great prestige to the Martial Academy, but also knowing that he is a very young general.
This makes many people want to marry a daughter to him and tie it to their own family, but unfortunately when they inquire, they learned that they had already made a marriage, and it was the daughter of the Zheng family, although it was only a side branch, but they could only envy Zheng Renji's good life.
Although the daughter did not join the palace, it is now considered a good family business.
Of course, there are many people who secretly regret that the wealth accumulated by a thousand-year-old family is handed over like this.
Compared with the commotion in Chang'an, the commotion in the Western Turks was even greater, and countless homeless herdsmen flocked to the tribes behind.
As soon as Ye Hu sent troops, he received this bad news, and in a fit of rage, he had to postpone sending troops and borrow grain and troops from the countries of the Western Regions.
The countries of the Western Regions dared to reject the Turkic people who were outnumbered, whether it was money, food, or soldiers, they all did it.
This made Ye Hu very satisfied, although the time to send troops was delayed for two months, but the number of troops was more, the main force was 500,000, the Western Regions Alliance Army was 200,000, plus logistics, a total of nearly one million people.
Moreover, the logistics are worry-free, the grain supported by the Western Regions is enough for the army for several months, not to mention a lot of cattle, sheep, horses, and camels, which can be used as food supplements.
This is the characteristic of the nomads, when they go out, they only need to catch up with the cattle, sheep and horses, use their milk, and then fry the grain, so that they can eat while traveling, and the grain is consumed very little.
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At the end of April, the Turkic coalition army finally stepped into the Gobi Desert.
The scouts arranged by Situ Changfeng easily discovered them, and the endless crowd that seemed to fill the Gobi Desert made the scouts shocked.
"Woo! Woo! Woo! A huge horn sounded at the head of the city of Yizhou.
The busy person was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and began to finish the work in hand in an orderly manner, and then under the command of the official, the things from outside the city began to be transported into the city.
"The scouts have found out that the Turks are already two hundred miles away! Let's talk about it, what's the solution? Situ Changfeng summoned everyone and asked.
"I wonder if the county guard can find out how many enemies there are?" Li Tai, who had just arrived in Yizhou, asked.
"I can't find out the specifics, but we know that at least about 800,000 people." Situ Changfeng explained.
"That's it! Situ boy, there are so many people here, with your most experience and flexible mind, first tell me your opinion, and if it is feasible, follow it. Red Whisk said impatiently.
"Yes, junior brother, even if you have an idea, there are many people who have an idea, maybe it will affect unity." Crescent Moon continued.
"Well, the matter is urgent, and you're welcome." Situ Changfeng knew that they were afraid that Li Tai would suddenly come and snatch the command, so he nodded gratefully to the two and said.
"First of all! The prince must transport the belongings away, so that even if Yizhou falls, the loss will not be large. Situ Changfeng also knew that Li Tai would not fight for command for this, after all, he had cooperated once in Taiyuan, so he turned around and nodded apologetically to him.
"This ......" Li Tai first smiled and nodded slightly, indicating understanding, but after listening to Situ Changfeng's words, he hesitated a little.
"Please forgive me, if you don't leave, firstly, the property has not been sent away, everyone is under pressure, and secondly, you are here, and everyone can't let go, if you have any mistakes, none of us can afford it." Situ Changfeng explained seriously.
"Alright! The king left, but the king left with only 300 guards and 2,000 men. Li Tai nodded in agreement.
"There are too few people to be safe!" Situ Changfeng hurriedly took over and said.
"It doesn't matter! This king is not a vegetarian, not to mention entering the Yumen Pass, this king will ask for reinforcements from the states and counties along the way. In addition, this king will personally write to his father and ask you for reinforcements. Li Tai explained.
"Thank you Lord Wang, without further ado, the second and fourth children, you go and prepare for the prince immediately, and then send the prince out of the city." Situ Changfeng said decisively.
"Okay, Situ County Guard doesn't need to drive people out, this king is a good man, he must leave, and he won't leave to affect everyone." Li Tai said with a wry smile.
"Thank you! When I return to Chang'an, I am celebrating for you! Li Tai stood up and bowed to everyone.
"Congratulations to the prince!" Everyone got up together and sent Li Tai out of the hall.