Chapter 4: Mending the Heavens (Part 4I)

Seeing that everyone's emotions were developing more and more towards the opposite side he was expecting, Liu Wenjing was secretly anxious. He coughed vigorously, expecting to interrupt everyone's conversation, but the vulgar warriors didn't even bother to glance at him as if he didn't exist.

Between the two strategies of fighting with the Wolf Rider outside the Saiwai Cavalry and making sacrifices temporarily, and then counterattacking after dominating the world, Liu Wenjing was obviously inclined to fight the latter. He was the only one of them who had ever been to the tent of Shibi Khan, and had seen how powerful the Turkic wolves were. The results of the comparison between the two told him that with the current strength of the Li Jiajun, it was impossible to be the opponent of the Turkic wolf cavalry. In the event of a fierce battle between the soldiers and horses of Taiyuan and the Turks, other heroes who coveted the throne took the opportunity to fight for Chang'an, all the efforts of the Li family in Hedong in the past half a year would be wasted. That not only means that Li Yuan's dream of the Son of Heaven has become illusory, but also means that he and Pei Lian, who are dragon followers, have lost a big gamble at the same time. The glory and wealth that is about to come will slip away in front of you, and your net worth and life will all be put into it.

At this time, Liu Wenjing naturally couldn't expect Li Yuan to take the initiative to explain the reason why he was unwilling to turn his face with the Turks. Understanding the helplessness of his father-in-law, he had no choice but to look at Shi Pei Lin, the commander of the Chinese army, hoping to get some support from his old friend. After all, the old fox was also included in the original proposal to bring the Turks as reinforcements, and if he refused to speak, no one would have good fruit to eat in the future!

But Pei Lian's performance was disappointing. Not only did he not respond to Liu Wenjing's hints, but he also took the initiative to fight with Sun Hua and others.

"Killing Kang and Shi Tai Nai now will inevitably make the uninformed laugh at us. There are only a few soldiers under their command, and they can't afford to make much waves. If you dare to plot against it, we can take it down at any time! The key is how to prepare before the Turks go south, the destruction of the city cannot be delayed, and the timing of going north must also be found well" The scheming Pei Lin pulled Kang Sheli and Shi Danai and others back from the brink of death, while following the will of everyone to discuss the possibility of fighting on two fronts.

"Tomorrow, I will personally lead people to attack the city, and strive to break through Chang'an within ten days. With the food and armor staff in the capital for military supplies, Tang Gong did not have to worry about the Turks. I think when the emperor was in power, it was the turn of the Turks to be cruel to us. Our Great Sui brothers burped after eating, and the wolf cubs on the grassland had to tremble for three days! "Sun Hua, who was personally promoted by Tang Duke Li Yuan as Doctor Zuo Guanglu, Duke of Wuxiang County, and Feng Yi Taishou, did not take the fighting power of the Turks into account at all. His memory is still stuck in more than ten years ago, when the Great Sui soldiers and horses beat the Turkic wolf horses all over the ground to find teeth. At that time, the envoys of the Central Plains went out of the fortress, even if they only brought two or three followers, they could make the grassland set off a bloody storm. As soon as the Khitan leader showed some disrespect to the envoy from the Central Plains, in the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of Saishang warriors took the initiative to remove this thorn in the side of the Central Plains.

'If there is one-tenth of that year in the Great Sui Country, will it be your turn to rebel?' Liu Wenjing scoffed at the ignorance of Sun Hua and others. At present, there are most soldiers and uncles in Li Yuan's tent, which makes him suddenly feel a kind of loneliness that stands out from the crowd. He couldn't understand why Li Yuan was so accommodating to those ignorant bandit leaders, not only granting them the highest positions, but also allowing them to participate in decisions that affected the fate of the entire Li family's army. In Liu Wenjing's view, some people are at most Fan Hao in the world, and they are barely able to charge into battle, and they have no foresight at all. If you have the skill of listening to their advice, it is better to go through the ancient books and learn some coping strategies from the wisdom of the predecessors.

When the army had just crossed the Yellow River, Liu Wenjing had privately suggested to Li Yuan that he should start to rectify the order in the army. According to the practice of the Great Sui, people from humble backgrounds should not be ranked with people of noble birth. Nor should the rewards be the same for those who have made a mark on their exploits. But Li Yuan replied: "Between the arrows and stones, you don't distinguish between the high and the low; On the occasion of the award, there is no difference, and it is appropriate to award the award from this honor. ”

This kind of fair attitude made Li Jiajun swell rapidly. But another consequence of the development and growth of the army is that the order in the Chinese military tent is becoming more and more chaotic, and many times it is like a group of bandits discussing how to rob houses!

For some reason that Liu Wenjing couldn't understand, Li Yuan himself liked this kind of chaotic scene very much. He had been listening attentively, and he didn't mean anything about the swear words and black words that filled the tent. As long as some words are to the point, no matter who comes from them, and how many foul words they carry, he will applaud them gently. The heroes who were inspired were immediately full of excitement, and they continued to speak according to their previous thoughts, as if they were unrestrained and not restrained at all.

"Take Chang'an first, then set Shangluo, and then force Duan Da and Wang Shichong with a force of soldiers and horses to the east. Let them not dare to act rashly, and another army and horses rushed north...... "At present, the most optimistic countermeasure comes from the mouth of the eldest grandson Wuji. He not only demonstrated the possibility of this strategy in terms of time, but also synthesized the form of the confrontation between the Wagang army and Luoyang at this time, believing that after breaking through Chang'an, the Li family's soldiers and horses had enough time to deal with the threat from outside the Saiwai.

"I'm afraid that Li Mi and Wang Shichong will collude!" Someone spoke out loud about their concerns. But his words were quickly swallowed up by a burst of ridicule. "As far as Li Mi's mind is concerned, he doesn't even worry about the benefactor who helped him to ascend to the throne, can he still trust Wang Shichong?"

"Wang Shichong won't believe Li Mi either! The surname Li is also a big fool, first fooled Yang Xuangan to death, and then fooled Zhai Rang to death! Whoever believes him again, look at Zhai Rang's head first! The core generals saw Li Yuan's silence as an opportunity for them to show their vision and talents, and they rushed to speak. Most of them are inclined to believe that the warning information sent by Li Xu is true. Most people also believe that the Taiyuan soldiers and horses should take the initiative to meet the attack of the Turks and keep the enemy out of the country. However, in the details of how to fight, when to start, and the selection of those who lead the north, there is no unification.

The Guanzhong bandits, led by Sun Hua, Wang Yuantong and Qi Poning, fully supported Li Wan'er. Although in the eyes of many readers, women leading the army have committed a taboo. But Sun, Wang, Qi and others were not ashamed of obeying the orders of a female leader, and they appreciated Li Wan'er's generosity and honesty. I hope to fight side by side with my former colleague Li Xu again.

As for the difference between the two major forces of Li Xu and Li Yuan, everyone instinctively chose to ignore it. Based on the understanding of Li Xu by Wang Yuantong, Qi Poning and others, they all privately think that their old friend is not a person who will be carried away by ambition. When they find out that the general trend of the world has belonged to Hedong, old friends will be very smart to give up the senseless fight.

This group had the loudest voice, and soon after they were supported by Chai Shao, the commander of the Ma army. After the Taiyuan soldiers went south, Shi Chaishao, as Li Shimin's marching commander, was soon transferred from the right army by Li Yuan because of his repeated miraculous achievements, and he led a mobile force alone. In normal times, Chai Shao's department was under the direct jurisdiction of Li Yuan. As soon as there was an engagement, this cavalry immediately used it as a lore, bypassing the frontal battlefield where the two armies were stalemate at a critical moment, and taking the opposing commander directly from the flank and rear.

Perhaps because of the guilt in his heart, after seeing his wife again, Chai Shao has been trying to bridge the relationship between the two. But Li Wan'er refused to respond to Chai Shao's warmth on the grounds that she was busy with military affairs. In this regard, Tang Gong Li Yuan was also helpless. One-third of his current subordinates were pulled up by Li Wan'er, including He Panren, Xiang Shanzhi, and Qiu Shili, who were famous giants. Wang Yuantong and Qi Poning and other old departments also rejoined the Li family shogunate because of Wan'er's face. Therefore, in front of a female general who stands alone and a virtuous and knowledgeable daughter, Li Yuan can only choose the former. As for the estrangement between Chai Shao and Wan'er, the father had to pretend to be confused for the time being.

Li Jiancheng, Chen Yanshou, Qian Jiulong and other slightly older generals were not as optimistic about the situation as Changsun Wuji and others. They also tended to turn against the Turks, but they did not advise Li Jiajun to take the initiative to provoke the attention of Luoyang after seizing Chang'an. The capture of Guanzhong was the first step for Taiyuan soldiers and horses to obtain the qualification to compete for the world. In the second step, Li Jiancheng believes that the focus should be on working hard to manage Guanzhong, Hedong and other places. First sent people to guard the Hangu Pass, so that the eastern princes were unable to advance westward. Then send some elites to join forces with Li Xu to fight against the Turks, and the rest of the soldiers and horses will go around to restore local order, settle the displaced people caused by the fire, and resume next year's spring ploughing as much as possible.

"The Turkic Khan has come with an army of all his country, and if he fails to achieve the set goal, it will be difficult for him to take the initiative to retreat. That would make him lose his prestige and thus his position as Khan! Therefore, I can't wait for a battle to be decided, let Zhong Jian lead the troops in the front, and the Hedong counties will support the back. Money, food, and military supplies are guaranteed in an endless stream......"

Liu Wenjing was most afraid of this situation, so he quickly raised his voice by a few points, and desperately interrupted Li Jiancheng's admonition, "That will exhaust Hedong's strength!" His voice was sharp and thin, and he didn't sound like a scholar. But it finally had the effect of attracting everyone's attention, and almost all the anger was concentrated on his face.

"Liu Sima's words are ridiculous!" Li Shimin rarely agreed with his brother, took a few steps forward, and retorted loudly in front of countless people, "At most, it is just to let other thieves from all walks of life survive for a few more years, and it may not make us break our bones." Besides, since we are looking for the world at the moment, we have to let the people of the world see the strength and responsibility of the Li family! “

He looked around, his young face full of heroism, "If our army can break through the Turks, I am afraid that the people of the world will not raise their heads to each other." If we don't even have the courage to fight the Turks, even if we take all the Central Plains, after the wolf rides south, will we still give him every inch of the land we have already acquired? ”

"Of course not, but there may not be a compromise!" Liu Wenjing cleared her hoarse throat and replied very weakly. He was more in awe of the young man in front of him who was less than twenty years old than the son of the world. I don't know why, every time I look at Li Shimin's eyes full of kindness, Liu Wenjing feels that her heart is empty, and every bone from head to toe can't be hard.

"That will only give people the impression that the Li family is cowardly." Li Shimin shook his head slightly, then turned his body to his father, and stood solemnly with his fists clenched, "Erchen thinks that instead of seeing the Turkic invasion as a threat, it is better to see it as a God-given opportunity!" ”

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