Chapter 827: Ridiculous Proposal
While Li Yuan expressed his condolences to Li Shimin, the ministers arrived one after another.
After seeing that everyone had arrived, Li Yuan returned to the throne and said to everyone with a solemn expression: "This time, the Turks have raised the whole country to invade our dynasty, what countermeasures do you Aiqing have?" ”
Li Shimin immediately said: "The Turks raised the whole country to attack, which shows that they have seen the might of the Tang army, and there is nothing else to do.
"In my opinion, there is only one countermeasure, and that is to start a war with the Turks, teach them a hard lesson, and they will not dare to commit it next time."
Li Shimin wanted to destroy the Turks, but he knew very well in his heart that with the current strength of the Tang army, he could only drive away the Turkic cavalry, but not the Turkic cavalry, so he said so.
But his words were immediately refuted by Li Yuanji: "It's easy to say, since the Western Wei Dynasty, the Turkic iron cavalry has been invincible, and the heroes are afraid of it."
"Now that the Turks have raised their entire forces to invade our dynasty, it will be difficult to repel them unless we also raise our entire forces to confront them.
"But if we raise the whole army to fight against the Turks, who will defend the pass? What about the defense elsewhere?
"Don't forget, in addition to the Turks, there are other foreign enemies such as Tuyuhun and Dangxiang, once we raise the whole army to fight the Turks, they will inevitably take advantage of the situation and capture Guanzhong......"
Li Shimin interrupted him: "Why do you need to raise the whole country's troops? As long as I am given 100,000 soldiers and horses, I will be able to repel the Turkic soldiers. ”
"Hehe, I'm not ashamed!" Li Yuanji couldn't help but sneer: "Don't lose when the time comes, crying and begging your father to save you." ”
Li Shimin turned to look at Li Yuanji, his eyes were like torches, and his tone was firm: "King Qi, don't worry, there will never be such a day, I will only let my father smile to welcome the victory." ”
"Hush." Li Yuanji looked contemptuous and expressed doubts about Li Shimin's words.
At this time, Pei Lin came out and said: "The Turks have raised the whole country to attack, and it is difficult to repel them, so it is better to sue for peace." ”
"Nope." Li Shimin angrily interrupted Pei Lian's words: "Peace without a fight, what is the difference between surrender?" ”
Li Yuanji said: "I think Pei Fu's idea is very good, at this time it is not appropriate for us to start a war with the Turks, it is better to seek peace."
"It's just a waste of money, we are in the Tang Dynasty, will we still lack this money?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin was so angry that he almost vomited blood: "Do you know that we have fought again and again, coupled with natural disasters, and now the treasury is empty and the people are poor?"
"This large-scale invasion by the Turks is by no means satisfied with the little money we had before, and we are bound to lose a lot of money, and the payment of this money will definitely make my situation worse, and the people will be even poorer......
"Doesn't it cost money to fight?" Li Jiancheng interrupted Li Shimin's words: "If you lead troops to resist the Turks, you will also consume military expenses, and you will sacrifice more soldiers."
"In that case, why don't you give this money to the Turks to ensure the safety of the Tang Dynasty for a while and the lives of the soldiers without worry?"
"Hehe~ What a joke." Li Shimin unceremoniously ridiculed Li Jiancheng: "You also said that it was peaceful for a while, and after the Turks received the money, it was just a pause, and after a while, the Turks would sweep in again."
"For so many years, the Turks have behaved in this way, capricious, and without faith.
"So, this time we compromised and gave the money, but what about next time? When the Turks invade again, are we at war? Or do you want to give money again? ”
"You ......" Li Jiancheng was choked, and he couldn't say anything to refute for a while.
Li Yuan was annoyed by their quarrel, and scolded loudly: "You three brothers shut up for me." ”
"Father is angry." After saying that, the three of them silently retreated to their positions and closed their mouths.
Li Yuan glanced at them, and then looked at the courtiers: "Ladies and gentlemen, what else do you have to do?" ”
The ministers were silent.
Just now after listening to the views of the crown prince, the king of Qin, the king of Qi, and Pei Fujiao, His Majesty actually asked them if they had a good way, which made them a little puzzled.
King Qin's main battle is not a good way.
The crown prince, the king of Qi, and Pei servants shot the master and made peace, which is not a good way.
So, what kind of idea is a good idea for His Majesty?
The ministers thought secretly.
That's when someone came up with a great idea.
The Shangshu of the Criminal Department, that is, Dou Dan, the commander of the Horse Du, said: "Your Majesty, the reason why the Turks have repeatedly invaded Guanzhong in the south is because the wealth and population of our Tang Dynasty are in Chang'an, and Chang'an is very close to the northern border, which is more conducive to them sending troops to fight.
"If we choose another treasure land as the capital, move away the wealth and population, and burn Chang'an, then the Turkic invasion will naturally stop."
As soon as these words came out, the hall instantly became quiet.
Obviously, none of these people in the temple thought of this, so when they heard about this plan, they were shocked.
However, there was only a moment of silence, and laughter erupted in the hall.
"Hahaha......"
When everyone looked, they saw Li Shimin laughing without scruples, and the laughter was full of irony.
Dou Dan was so blushing by his laughter that he felt very shameless, he said angrily: "My plan is clearly a good plan, what is so funny about King Qin?"
"If you don't believe me, ask everyone's opinions."
Dou Dan first asked Li Yuanji: "What does King Qi think of my strategy?" ”
"That's a good idea." As a good brother and good partner, Li Yuanji supported Dou Dan without thinking about it.
Dou Dan turned to Li Jiancheng again: "Dare to ask His Royal Highness the Prince, how is the minister's strategy?" ”
"This plan ......" Li Jiancheng glanced at Li Yuan quietly, and then replied: "Very good." ”
Pei Lin saw Dou Dan looking over, and hurriedly said: "I also think this plan is very good." ”
Then, more and more ministers chimed in, expressing their support for Dou Dan's plan.
Finally, Dou Dan turned his gaze to Li Yuan on the throne: "Your Majesty, what do you think of the minister's strategy?" ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes looked at Li Yuan, including Li Shimin.
Li Shimin thought to himself: My father is wise and decisive, and he has never been a faint king, and he will never agree to this plan.
However, unexpectedly, Li Yuan agreed: "Huh...... This plan is very reasonable and feasible. ”
Dou Dan immediately faced King Qin and said provocatively: "King Qin, what do you think of my plan?" ”
"Ridiculous, simply ridiculous, ridiculous." Li Shimin used three "absurdities" to evaluate Dou Dan's strategy, and did not hide his ridicule.
Hearing this, everyone's faces changed.
The emperor praised Dou Dan's strategy, and the king of Qin said that Dou Dan's strategy was ridiculous, isn't this against the emperor?
The ministers of King Qin's party couldn't help but sweat for Li Shimin in their hearts, and prayed that the emperor would not be angry.
And the ministers of the prince's party pretended to be shocked on their faces, but they were actually happy in their hearts, King Qin dared to go against His Majesty, and this time he was dead.
Li Yuan's face was indeed ugly.
Li Shimin saw Li Yuan's expression, but he still said without hesitation: "Since the Turks are coming for the prosperous Chang'an, then if the capital is moved, and the capital is prosperous, won't the Turks come to attack the new capital again?"
This is obviously impossible, because it is in the nature of the Turks to plunder money and food, and they will invade wherever the capital is located.
"So, what's the point of moving the capital?"
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