Li Shimin did have the idea of using troops against Xue Yantuo immediately, although this was not a good time, and the previous established strategy was to avoid immediate war as much as possible.

The reason why Xie Yi and Di Zhixun were sent to the grassland as envoys was precisely for this purpose, but the results of the envoys made His Majesty Li Er very angry.

Xue Yantuo's intention to murder the envoys was slapping the face of the Tang Dynasty one by one, infringing on the dignity of the Tang Dynasty and the royal power of Li Tang.

This is something that Li Shimin cannot tolerate, and since he accepted the title of "Heavenly Khan," he has attached great importance to his reputation and face, and he absolutely does not tolerate others and cannot infringe upon it.

Xue Yantuo's behavior has crossed the bottom line of His Majesty Li Er, and the power of the emperor has been provoked, how can he remain quiet?

Therefore, Li Shimin had the idea of mobilizing troops, so it was better to take advantage of the current reason to send troops directly, saying that the light was to teach Xue Yantuo a lesson, and give a warning to the surrounding tribes to make an example.

If it is serious, then take the opportunity to destroy Xue Yantuo, continue to expand the northern border line of the Tang Dynasty to the north, and strive to include the Beihai where Su Wu was shepherd.

I have to say that Li Shimin has such a grand ambition.

Since the fight against the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains Dynasty has been gloomy for too long, and the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Five Chaos China are too cruel and too gloomy.

But now it is different, the Tang Dynasty dominates the world, and the country is magnificent, which is a good opportunity to take the opportunity to expand the territory, reproduce the prosperity of the Qin and Han dynasties, and reproduce the style and majesty of the Han family.

Although His Majesty Li Er has a strong Hu bloodline, after sitting on the throne, he has long left the real ancestor behind, and always considers himself a Han family.

Now the Li Tang royal family is the queen of the Li family in Longxi, and it is one of the most famous families in the world, although the Li family in Longxi is not willing to admit that there is such a relative.

After His Majesty Li Er's bold words came out, the reaction of the ministers was very cold. It doesn't seem to be very supportive.

Fang Xuanling said bluntly: "Your Majesty, it is best to consider this matter in the long run, there may be other ways to solve it, and it is not necessarily necessary to send troops, after all, it is not a good opportunity to send troops." ”

"What Xuan Ling said is true, and I also know that this is not a good time to send troops. But Xue Yantuo is arrogant, rebellious, two-sided and three-stabbed, if he doesn't beat, I'm afraid he will ...... in the future."

"Your Majesty, Xue Yantuo needs to be beaten, and if he can, it would be good to act like the Turks in the east. However, the Northern Expedition can be accomplished overnight. Naturally, it is not possible to rush to do so, and you have to be prepared. ”

Fang Xuanling said: "When the Northern Expedition was a Turkic Jieli in the east, my Datang prepared for four or five years, and it was also after thrilling adventures before finally winning. Today's Xue Yantuo is strong, no worse than the eastern Turks of the past, and the rash mobilization of troops may not be immediately effective, and maybe there will be gains that outweigh the losses, making the northern grasslands wars break out again. ”

Hear this. Li Shimin couldn't help frowning, and after a moment of silence, his gaze fell on the eldest grandson Wuji. He asked, "Auxiliary, what do you think?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji looked up at His Majesty Li Er, and in the afterglow, he happened to see Fang Xuanling also looking at him, and immediately said without hurrying: "Your Majesty, Fang Xiang's words are not unreasonable, Xue Yantuo is arrogant." Disrespecting my Datang is a great crime and should be crusaded, but the current situation is not a good opportunity.

At least my Datang is not prepared, grain, grass, ordnance. Even the psychology of the subjects is not prepared for war, and it is not appropriate to rush into war due to insufficient preparation. Moreover, the art of war has clouds, and the war pays the most attention to the right time, place and people, just saying that the time of the day is one, now it is the middle of winter, the north is cold, and my Tang soldiers are from the south to the north, I am afraid it is difficult to adapt to the cold climate of the grassland, affecting the combat strength.

On the contrary, the Xueyantuo people grew up in the realm of ice and snow since they were children, and the climate had no effect on them, which was particularly unfavorable to us, so they ...... Your Majesty, please think again. ”

Two important ministers in a row objected, and they were all justified, His Majesty Li Er had to think twice, and after a moment of silence, Li Shimin said: "Then what other ways do you have?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, murdering the envoys and disrespecting the Tang Dynasty is a big crime, of course, it can't be stopped, and it is necessary to ask for the crime. But the way of asking for sins may be effective in changing. Fang Xuanling replied immediately, obviously he had already had a draft.

Li Shimin immediately asked: "How to ask about sin?" ”

"Ask the people to blame, not the country." Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty can issue an edict to Xue Yantuo Yinan, take responsibility for this matter, and ask Xue Yantuo to hand over the murderer within a time limit." ”

"Xuan Ling's words, isn't it equivalent to asking Yi Nan to hand over a scapegoat?" Li Shimin was a little disapproving, but he had always known Fang Xuanling's strategy, and he would definitely not be untargeted, so he still calmly waited for the following.

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "As Your Majesty said, it is true that Yi Nan is going to hand over the scapegoat, but this lamb can't be ordinary, and ordinary people naturally don't have this qualification." At the very least, you have to see it, such as the magnanimity of the arrogant man who was arrogant in front of the king of Jiangxia and said that my Tang envoy was a thief.

With this scapegoat, it should be regarded as a beating on Xue Yantuo, and it can also serve as a warning to the surrounding ministries, I don't know what Your Majesty thinks? ”

"It makes sense." Li Shimin said: "In fact, I can directly issue an edict to ask for the guilt and set it magnanimously, and put all the responsibility for this accident on his head, and then let Yi Nan hand over the murderer, and save them from pushing back and making the cats and dogs next to him come out to confess."

Killing a generous set can also vent the hatred in my heart, and it can be regarded as an explanation to Xie Yi and Di Zhixun. ”

"Your Majesty, Fang Xiang, this idea is indeed good, but ......" Xiao Yu said in a low voice: "Generously set up to be the son of Yi Nan, there is a way that tiger poison does not eat children, can Yi Nan be willing to hand over his son?" ”

"If you are willing, you have to be willing, and if you are not willing, you have to be willing." Li Shimin's answer was very domineering, and the implication was that if Yi Nan refused, he would lead his troops to level Xue Yantuo's posture.

Xiao Yu didn't make a sound, but her expression was not very natural, Fang Xuanling proposed this, didn't she want to avoid war? If Xue Yantuo is stimulated and immediately starts a war, what is the point, what is the difference?

Fang Xuanling on the side saw Xiao Yu's thoughts, and said in a deep voice: "Looking at Xue Yantuo's actions, Yi Nan seems to have a lot of concerns, and his intention to move troops is not resolute and wavering, and it is precisely because of this that he dares to act like this."

Now that Li Ji and the kings of Jiangxia County have gathered on the front line, Xue Yantuo does not know the inside story, but Yi Nan is frightened, and he does not dare to start a war with my Tang Dynasty easily. So, for him, maybe having a son is not so important. ”

Xiao Yu echoed: "Fang Xiang's words are reasonable, I hope so!" ”

Having said that, whether or not you can get your wish depends on the reaction of Xue Yantuo's people, and everything depends on the facts. (To be continued......)