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Chapter 438: Come Back Alive

Li Yuan glanced at the eldest grandson Shunde appreciatively, and said with a smile: "Although the auxiliary machine is young, it is old and serious. In the future, it will be a good helper for the completion of the building, although I let him go out to experience this trip is a bit dangerous, but it may not be a good thing for the future, make more friends, and help the construction in the future. ”

Auxiliary machine is the expression of the eldest grandson Wuji.

"The son of the world is really old, and he takes care of all things in Taiyuan at a young age, and the prince is already familiar with the affairs of government affairs. Compared to the son, Mowgli is far behind. ”

The eldest grandson Shunde said.

The eldest grandson Wuji was raised by him since he was a child, and his expression was given by Li Yuan himself. It has become a habit for the eldest grandson Shunde to call Wuji's name since he was a child, but Li Yuan is quite complacent about the word he gave to the eldest grandson Wuji.

Li Yuan smiled and waved his hand and said: "The talent of completion lies in Shoucheng, and there is a little less sharpness, which is a little worse than that of the people, and the people are full of spirit, but they are a little less stable." The two brothers just complement each other. In the future, he inherited my title, with the help of the people, the brothers, and the assistance of talents such as auxiliary machines, the achievements in the future will inevitably be above me. ”

Several people talked for a while, and the topic naturally shifted to the use of soldiers. When it came to business, the faces of everyone present gradually became solemn.

"My subordinates thought."

Pei Lin hugged his fists and said: "The country of the Great Sui has reached the point of being out of control, and I still feel that it is the best policy to make a decision immediately." Now a few people in the green forest occupy a large area of land, Tuntian to raise the people, Dou Jiande of Hebei, self-proclaimed Changle King, with no less than 200,000 soldiers. Xu Yuanlang, who calls himself Xiaoyao Gong, has no less than 100,000 troops. Li Mi, who called himself Duke Wei, occupied several counties and had no less than 200,000 troops, and Li Xian of Dongping County also had about 100,000 troops. ”

Pei Lin said: "Although most of these people are from reckless and poor families, their means of winning people's hearts are very powerful. If you wait a little longer, you can't say that someone will have the idea of attacking the eastern capital Luoyang. Li Mi has already occupied the Hundred Flowers Valley, and the soldiers have already pointed to Luoyang, if he captures the eastern capital, it will be difficult to fight back. ”

"Where is the Eastern Capital so easy to fight?"

Chen Yinshou smiled and said: "There is Yang Xuangan in the front, and Li Mi in the back, they are all thieves with no less than 200,000 troops, which one is not losing troops under the Eastern Capital?" The walls of the eastern capital are tall and strong, and there are heavy crossbows every thirty meters on the walls. Yang Xuangan and Li Mi's siege of the city was not violent, but they still couldn't help the eastern capital. Now that Wang Shichong has led his troops to Luoyang again, the soldiers in the city are full of food, and even 500,000 male soldiers may not be able to defeat easily. ”

Pei Lin said: "The eastern capital is strong, what about Chang'an?" Although Chang'an City looks stronger than the Eastern Capital, there are not many defenders in Chang'an City! ”

Liu Wenjing said: "If Chang'an is lost, the eastern capital is now occupied by Wang Shichong...... No matter how late it is, I'm afraid it's really harder. ”

"What do you mean?"

Li Yuan took a sip of tea and asked.

Liu Hongji, who had never spoken, thought for a while and said: "My subordinates think that if we send troops, we should take advantage of the emptiness of Chang'an now, take Chang'an in one go, and then wave our troops eastward, Wang Shichong and Li Mi are tied to each other, and they can't spare their hands to take care of Chang'an's affairs, and their subordinates feel that now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." ”

"Wang Shichong is not Li Mi's opponent!"

Pei Lin said: "Wang Shichong is a brave and unscrupulous, relying on good timing, Qu Tutong's army was defeated and no one defended the eastern capital, he entered the city naturally, although the government of the eastern capital is controlled by Taifu Qing Yuan Wendu and Guanglu Doctor Duan Da, Yue Wang Yang Tong is just a puppet. However, Duan Da and Yuan Wen did not have military power, they were pressed by Qu Tutong before, and now it is Wang Shichong's turn to grow up with yellow mouth and purple eyes. ”

"Not necessarily!"

The eldest grandson Shunde said: "Don't forget that there is a Yanyun Village behind Li Mi!" ”

His nephew, the eldest grandson Wuji, went to Yanyun Village to woo Li Xian, and the eldest grandson Shunde naturally wanted to bring up this matter. It's not that he values Yan Yunzhai more, but takes the opportunity to explain to Li Yuan the loyalty and role of his uncle and nephew. If the eldest grandson Wuji can really win Li Xian over, when the time comes, under the command of Duke Tang, he and the eldest grandson Wuji will occupy the position of the first and auxiliary ministers.

"If Li Mi is pestered by Li Xian, Wang Shichong is very likely to free up troops and horses to meddle in the affairs of Chang'an."

Pei Lin thought for a while and said.

For the eldest grandson Shunde deliberately showing credit, Pei Lin just sneered in his heart.

Liu Wenjing said: "It is better to send troops late than early, and Chang'an is inevitable." ”

Li Yuan nodded and asked, "Hongji, how many soldiers and horses are available now?" ”

Liu Hongji hugged his fists and said: "My lord, in addition to the necessary troops left in Taiyuan, 30,000 soldiers can be mobilized." ”

"30,000 ......"

Li Yuan frowned and said, "Less." ”

"Not a few!"

Liu Wenjing saw that Li Yuan was finally going to make up his mind to send troops, he stood up excitedly and said: "Although there are only 30,000 soldiers in Taiyuan, the name of the lord's benevolence and virtue is spread in the east of the river. I'm afraid that I won't be able to reach Chang'an, and there are at least 100,000 male soldiers under the command of the lord! ”

"It's still not safe enough."

Li Yuan sighed slightly.

"Or ......"

Chen Yinshou hesitated, pointed to the north and said, "The lord sent someone to talk to Shibi Khan?" If the lord condescends to the nobles and temporarily declares himself a vassal to the Shibi Khan, with the ambition of the Shibi Khan, he will definitely send men and horses to help. And in this way, it can also ensure that Taiyuan is worry-free. ”

"No!"

Liu Hongji stood up and objected: "How can the Turks be allowed to meddle in the affairs of the Central Plains? Besides, let the lord declare himself a vassal to Shibi Khan, and it will damage the lord's face! ”

"If you want to achieve great things, you must know how to be flexible!"

Chen Yinshou said-for-tat.

"Second son..."

Liu Renjing thought for a while and reminded: "The second son has set a big fire on the grassland!" When Yang Guang rewarded the second son, he had already publicized the fact that the second son killed the depths of the grassland. Shibi Khan must have a grudge, if the lord sends troops to the south, what if Shibi Khan sends troops to attack Taiyuan? ”

Liu Hongji was stunned and said angrily: "Then you can't be a vassal to the Turks, your subordinates are willing to lead 3,000 men and horses to sit in Taiyuan, and the lord can rest assured, even if his subordinates die in battle, they will never lose Taiyuan City!" ”

"Nope"

Li Yuan waved his hand and said: "You can't defend Taiyuan, most of the soldiers are trained by you, march south, I plan to take you and the people of the world as the vanguard." As for Taiyuan...... Let Yuanji guard, Yinshou's words are good, tomorrow I will leave a letter and send someone to the Turkic royal court. When someone is sent to pick up Huining and them from Chang'an, they will send troops south! ”

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Li Shimin paced back and forth in the room, his face becoming more and more ugly. He was bored of walking, and sat down at the desk, playing with the brush in his hand, but his mind was not on it. I don't know how long it took, but with a click, the thumb-thick brush was broken into two pieces by him.

"Arrange it properly!"

He looked at Li Jing and said.

"If this matter is known to my father, don't say it's you, even I will be dismantled! Although my father was kind, he would never condone the cannibalism of his children! Remember, if the matter is revealed, you and I will die without a place to be buried! ”

"My subordinates understand!"

Li Jing stood up and hugged his fists.

He had already guessed that Li Shimin would agree to his proposal, because he had already seen it. Li Shimin, like himself, is a ruthless person. Sometimes, he even felt scared when facing this teenager. Once Li Shimin decides to do something, don't say that those brothers, sisters, sisters and brothers who have never met are the closest people, but I am afraid that he will not be unable to do it.

But Li Jing never dared to point this out, otherwise his own career would have come to an end.

"I'll go for it myself!"

Li Jing said solemnly: "The second prince can wait for the news at home, once the news comes from Chang'an, the second prince will immediately say to Tang Gong to raise troops, the eldest prince is calm but not enterprising enough, this credit for supporting Tang Gong's army, must not be taken by others." Moreover, the second son has to try his best to get some military power. ”

"I understand!"

Li Shimin nodded, thought for a while and said, "Sister Huining, it's better for you to find a way to let me know." After all, he was my own sister, and I remember treating me the best when I was a child. ”

"My subordinates understand."

Li Jing hugged his fists and said, "My subordinates will set off." ”

"There you go!"

Li Shimin said: "On my father's side, I will persuade him." ”

Li Jing snorted, and when he turned around to leave, he suddenly paused, turned his head and said to Li Shimin: "If Tang Gong is not worried about the safety of Taiyuan, the second prince can suggest to Tang Gong that he should marry the Turkic Shibi Khan." If Taiyuan can be kept stable, it is not unacceptable to temporarily submit to Shibi Khan. In addition, if Tang Gong asks the second son, who can stay in Taiyuan, the second son must fully recommend the fourth son Yuanji! ”

"Why is that?"

Li Shimin was puzzled.

"Prince Yuanji and the eldest prince have the best relationship!"

Li Jing saw that Li Shimin didn't react for a while, so he lowered his voice and reminded.

In an instant, Li Shimin understood. Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng have the best relationship, if both of them go out with their father, Li Yuanji will definitely prevent his father from giving him military power, and the two of them will join forces, and they will not be able to take advantage of it at all. And if Li Yuanji stays behind, Li Jiancheng will have one less helper! Moreover, Li Yuanji is still too young, and Li Yuan will definitely not rest assured that he will be left alone to guard Taiyuan......

"I will also recommend Chen Yinshou to stay and assist Yuanji to defend the city!"

Li Shimin smiled and said to Li Jing.

Li Jing also smiled, and really admired Li Shimin's adaptability. Chen Yinshou is the son of Li Jiancheng, he taught Li Jiancheng since he was a child, and Li Jiancheng often asked Chen Yinshou about the handling of government affairs. Since Li Shimin returned from Longyou's hometown, Chen Yinshou has no good impression of him.

"Second son, subordinates say goodbye."

Li Jing had already made arrangements, and he was about to leave with a fist.

"Wait!"

Li Shimin stepped forward quickly, took Li Jing's hand and said, "The pharmacist must be careful when he goes, no matter whether the plan can be achieved or not, you must come back safe and sound." I can't miss you by my side, don't make a mistake about yourself, and come back alive! ”