Li Su didn't dare to say that the earth is round, the earth is so big, and there is space outside. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info these questions are not clear to these old hats. Copernicus said heliocentrism and was burned to death as a madman, and there was no need for Li Su to talk about those useless things.

"No further away," he said, "I don't know." ”

Li Shimin was silent, and he was suddenly a little deflated. He originally thought that the world was so big, and he did a good job of Datang, which is the first emperor of the ages, but as a result, the world is so big.

Li Su knew his thoughts, and said: "Father, the Tang Dynasty is still the most powerful country in the world so far, as long as you want, we can conquer the world through war, and we can build a more powerful Tang Empire." ”

Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and Hou Junji's fists were already clenched.

Wei Zheng saw that these guys were moved by the idea of fighting, worried that they would drag Datang into the war, and hurriedly poured cold water on them.

He glared at Li Su and said: "His Royal Highness King Liang's words are not advisable, Datang has just gone through decades of war, the people finally have a peaceful life, Datang has also developed steadily, we must not be able to fight again, we should help the people to be quiet, and we must not go to war." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji also said: "Your Majesty, Lord Wei is right, it hasn't been long since the imperial court has settled down, so it's better to develop with peace of mind." ”

Fang Xuanling touched his chin and didn't speak.

Li Su smiled and said: "The words of Lord Wei and Lord Changsun are usually reasonable, but things have to look at the long run.

Things in the world have always been the law of the jungle, and the same is true between countries, during the Warring States Period, hundreds of years of war, that time was not the case, the Tang Dynasty unified the world, but also relied on the means of war.

What I want to say is that it is right for Datang to work hard to develop itself, but it is not possible to develop behind closed doors and with a stuffy head. Because Datang is developing, others are also developing, and once they become strong, they will pose a threat to Datang.

Not to mention, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Eastern Turks, the grassland people, have become strong and strong, and they have begun to invade the Tang Dynasty. Xue Yantuo is strong, and Yi Nan also threatens the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, while Datang is developing itself, it must also keep its eyes on the surrounding countries, and cannot let them develop enough to threaten Datang.

In short, the weaker and smaller the countries around Datang, the safer Datang will be. ”

Li Jing said: "His Royal Highness King Liang's words are reasonable, and the minister agrees. ”

Hou Junji "rarely" agreed with Li Jing's opinion, and he said: "The minister also agrees with His Royal Highness King Liang's opinion. ”

Wei Zheng said: "However, at present, most of the countries around Datang are subservient to Datang, and the rest of the countries also maintain good relations with Datang, so there is no need for Datang and no reason to start a war?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Lord Wei is reasonable. War costs people and money, and it is better not to go to war. ”

Li Shimin said: "King Liang, tell me what you think." He knew that Li Su would not casually mention the war, he must have something in mind.

Li Su said: "Lord Wei and Lord Changsun have a point. However, Datang is now facing a big security risk. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, his brows furrowed, and everyone became nervous. Li Shimin said: "You go on. ”

Li Su said: "As we all know, after the fall of the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains' control of the Western Regions and its existence in name only. The Western Regions is the main passage of the Silk Road, an important channel for economic and cultural exchanges between Datang and the Western world, and plays an important role in the development of Datang.

Due to its national strength, the Tang Dynasty has now lost control of the Western Regions. However, there are already people who are fighting the idea of the Western Regions.

The Western Turkic Khan was ambitious and talented, and he was not defeated by the Emperor and the Emperor, and the minister received a report that he had launched a war against his uncle Chilbegus, and before that, he had quietly annexed many small tribes, and his strength had increased greatly, and if he continued like this, it would not be long before he was able to unify the Western Regions and establish a powerful Western Turkic Empire.

At that time, it is not a question of whether the Tang Dynasty wants to go to war, but to mobilize the strength of the whole country to wage a protracted war with the unified and powerful Western Turks, and there is even a danger of destroying the country. ”

He was really smart, and not long ago, he sent a special delegation to Chang'an to meet Li Shimin, and sent a large number of gifts, saying that he was friendly with the Tang Dynasty.

The information provided by Li Su made the core figures of Datang nervous.

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, the news of His Royal Highness King Liang is indeed a danger signal, and the Tang Dynasty cannot ignore the expansion of the Western Turks, and cannot sit idly by and watch them become strong and pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty." Datang must strike first. ”

Fang Xuanling also nodded and said, "The general is reasonable, and the minister agrees." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said worriedly: "However, this is another war, the court has just settled down, and the people and ministers are probably unwilling." ”

Wei Zheng also said: "Yes, in this war, we have to recruit soldiers and recruit people, which is to destroy the stability of the imperial court." ’

Li Su smiled and said: "You don't have to worry, this war is a local war. It is enough to dispatch only 10,000 cavalry from the Yinshan Metropolitan Protectorate, and 10,000 troops from the Ashina Simo (former Eastern Turkic nobles) department, the Turki department, and the Tiele department each need to send troops.

The Western Turks are currently going to conquer the surrounding countries, which are also his enemies, and we can't use so many troops. ”

Li Shimin said: "Okay, it's decided, the imperial court can't sit back and watch the Western Turks become strong, rather than waiting for him to become strong and pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty, it is better to strike preemptively and take the opportunity to control the entire Western Regions." ”

Hou Junji immediately said: "Your Majesty, the minister asked to lead the troops to battle. ”

Li Shimin said: "King Liang is familiar with the situation of the grassland, and this time the troops will be mainly sent to the Yinshan Metropolitan Protectorate, and you should have an idea of the candidate." ”

Li Su said: "The minister recommended Su Dingfang, the head of the military road on Yinshan East Road, he is familiar with the situation of the grassland, and it is time for the supervisor to be transferred, so he will be transferred to Zhang Bao and serve as the commander of the pacification of the Western Regions this time." ”

Historically, it was Su Dingfang who defeated the Western Turks and pacified the Western Regions. Li Su recommended him accordingly.

Hou Junji glanced at his son-in-law dissatisfied, but he was helpless.

Fang Xuanling also recommended Su Dingfang.

Unexpectedly, Li Jing said: "The minister recommended His Royal Highness King Liang to be the commander of the pacification of the Western Regions, and Su Dingfang was the deputy marshal. ”

When Li Su heard this, he hurriedly excused himself and said: "General, no, where will I fight, this is not good." ”

Li Jing said: "The pacification of the Western Regions is not just as simple as fighting, there are many countries in the Western Regions, and how to strategize is not something that Su Dingfang can control. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "What the general said is extremely true, the situation in the Western Regions is complicated, and the military and politics must be carried out together, and only His Royal Highness King Liang can do it. ”

Wei Zheng said: "The minister agrees, it is better for His Royal Highness King Liang to be the commander." ”

Fang Xuanling said: "The minister agrees, His Royal Highness King Liang is personally in charge, and it is safer than Su Dingfang and his family." ”

Then, everyone looked at Li Shimin and waited for his decision.