Of course, Fang Yiai and Chai Lingwu would not want to read a book.

However, the physical pain made it impossible for the two to play sports.

Therefore, after the two-day vacation, the two could only be spectators on the sidelines of the court for two days.

The two of them are in fashion and don't know that they may not be long before they will be on their way to battle.

And in the library that the two of them were reluctant to enter, there was a young general who was hungry to learn all kinds of military knowledge left by Li Zhi.

The young general's name is Wei Chi Baolin, and he is now serving as a staff officer by Su Lie's side.

On the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin was holding a big court meeting.

All the civil officials above the fifth rank in Chang'an City have all been present, and among the generals, only Li Jing, who has been calling ill, and Qin Qiong, who is suddenly seriously ill, have not been present.

Li Shimin faced the civil and military officials below and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, not long ago, Tubo suddenly sent 200,000 troops to the east.

Now that he has captured the party items that are attached to my Tang Dynasty, Bailan and the Zhuqiang of the Fine Seal Department, and his soldiers are pointing to my Tang Songzhou.

Today, I want to send troops and horses to Songzhou to fight against the Tibetans, I don't know if you have any objections? ”

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, now most of the troops around Chang'an have been transferred to various places on the border between the two countries.

The further transfer of troops may cause a serious shortage of troops in Chang'an, and please think twice. ”

Wei Chi Jingde said: "Chang'an has insufficient troops, so we can transfer troops from it to assist in defense.

Then Tubo so openly provoked me, how could Datang easily spare him? ”

Wei Zheng said: "General Wei Chi is easy to say, but I don't know how much pressure the mobilization of a large number of troops in a short period of time will bring to the imperial court? ”

Cheng Yanjin opened his mouth and said: "Now is the time when my Tang Tianwei is in its prime, if I can't hold on, wouldn't it be a joke for his country?"

At that time, if other countries are attracted to follow me, won't it be even more troublesome for Datang? ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "That Tubo seems to be strong, but because of its long-distance travel, grain and grass must be insufficient.

Your Majesty may wish to order all parts of the border to invade the Tibetan territory and harass its grain routes.

In this way, it can not only save the face of the Tang Dynasty, but also force back the Tibetan army. ”

Li Chengqian opened his mouth and said: "Erchen agrees with my uncle's point of view, instead of wasting manpower and material resources, it is better to adopt the method of encircling Wei to save Zhao. ”

Li Tai said on the side: "In this way, won't my Tang Dynasty lose the hearts of the Qiang people?

After this battle, wouldn't all the Qiang people have to throw themselves into the arms of Tibet? ”

Li Zhi opened his mouth and said: "Erchen thinks that the fourth brother's analysis is reasonable, and this time the Tang Dynasty must defeat Tubo head-on in order to stabilize the hearts of the Qiang people." ”

Li Tai on the side saw Li Zhi supporting him, and immediately showed a smile and looked at Li Zhi.

However, Li Chengqian said at this time: "Tubo has experienced years of continuous expansion of its territory, and now it has hundreds of thousands of troops.

If I Datang fights head-on, it is difficult to be sure that I will defeat it in a short time.

In this way, it will definitely greatly consume my Datang national strength and make my Datang's previous efforts come to naught. ”

When the people of the main battle heard this, they all fell silent.

Li Chengqian's words just scratched the itch of these people.

They not only want to exchange military merit for themselves through a tough battle, but they also don't want to affect the economy of Datang because of the war.

At this moment, Li Zhi spoke: "Father Emperor can hand over this battle to the Dragoons.

Now that my Datang just doesn't have a war horse suitable for plateau combat, maybe the Dragoon Army can take this opportunity to grab some. ”

Li Zhi's words suddenly made Su Lie's eyes light up.

I only heard him speak: "Your Majesty, the Dragoon has never had experience in plateau combat since it became an army.

I asked Your Majesty to send my dragoons to battle, which just had the effect of training the troops. ”

Fang Xuanling said with some concern: "Tubo has a full 200,000 troops, how can the 10,000 people in the Dragoon Military Region be sure to win?" ”

Fang Xuanling had to worry at the moment, he had just handed over his son to Li Zhi a few days ago.

If the dragoons were sent to battle now, wouldn't his son be in danger?

As soon as Fang Xuanling's words were finished, Chai Shao on the side also hurriedly spoke: "Your Majesty, the dragoon army is certainly brave and extraordinary.

However, after all, the number of troops is limited, and such a large-scale frontal war is better fought by large armies.

The last general is willing to personally lead the troops to compete with the Tibetan army. ”

After Chai Shao's words were finished, many people in the court couldn't help but look at him curiously.

Just because Chai Shao has been well versed in Taoguang's way of cultivating obscurity over the years, he has never taken the initiative to stand up and snatch military merit with others.

At this time, Chai Shao was also bitter in his heart, and the reason why he stood up was also forced to be helpless.

Because his son is also a soldier in the dragoons, he doesn't want his son to take risks!

As soon as Chai Shao's words fell, Wei Chi Jingde, who was on the side, spoke again: "Your Majesty, this time let's let the humble post go." ”

Li Zhi stood in front and couldn't help but feel happy in his heart after hearing the speeches of the three people.

These three had just handed over their sons to themselves, and they were going to send out the dragoons to harden an army of 200,000.

It's no wonder if they're not in a hurry at this time!

However, although Li Zhi knew what they were thinking, he once again opened his mouth to ask for battle for the Dragoons.

I only heard him say to Li Shimin: "Father, although the number of dragoons is small, they are well-equipped and have excellent combat power.

Instead of wasting a lot of manpower and material resources, it is better to send the dragoons directly. ”

Fang Xuanling and the three of them were about to cry after listening to Li Zhi's words.

"Your Highness, child, the old man's child has just arrived in the Dragoon!" Fang Xuanling looked at Li Zhi's back and thought.

"The new recruits of the Dragoons probably don't know how to play the striker, right?" Chai Shao thought.

"I don't know what the position of the staff officer in the Dragoon Army is, it doesn't sound like a striker." Wei Chi Jingde thought.

The three of them couldn't calm down at the moment, and thought carefully about why Li Zhi offered to let the dragoons fight.

But Su Lie, who was standing among the generals, thought of it a little.

The Dragoons had few casualties, but now they were even more powerful with the blessing of thermal weapons.

And in such a situation, the more the dragoons fight, the greater the benefits for their warriors.

At present, thermal weapons are being developed and produced in a hurry, and they will soon be popularized among the various armies of the Tang Dynasty in the future.

At that time, the other armies of the Tang Dynasty will also have the advantage of crushing the enemy.

And the dragoons will inevitably have fewer and fewer opportunities to fight.

If we can't take advantage of this time to seize the opportunity to create meritorious service for our brothers, won't it delay the promotion of our brothers?

At this time, Li Shimin's heart did not want too many people to participate in this war.

Now each of these generals in the court has made repeated military exploits, and has reached the point where there is no promotion and no reward.

If you send a large army to fight, you will have to use multiple people.

After the victory of the war, the rewards of these people will be a great headache for him.

Sending out dragoons has no such concerns.

Now in the Dragoon Army, not only are there a large number of middle- and high-level officials who can be rewarded lavishly, but even Su Lie, who actually led the troops, has room for reward.

Therefore, Li Shimin almost didn't hesitate before he spoke: "You don't have to fight anymore, this battle will be handed over to the dragoons." ”