Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 361
Chang'an is windy and cold.

It's already early winter.

This morning, when Li Yuan was discussing matters with the officials, a palace official hurried up: "My lord, there is an urgent report from Lingzhou."

Hearing the urgent report from Lingzhou, a sneer appeared on the corner of Li Jiancheng's mouth.

It has been a while since his people went to Lingzhou. It stands to reason that they should have followed his orders by now, right?

Lingzhou urgently reported that the Turks were about to mobilize troops.

He didn't believe that his own people killed the Turkic herdsmen and robbed them of their property. With the Turkic temperament, they could bear it.

"What's going on in Lingzhou?" Li Yuan asked, and the palace servants quickly handed over the urgent report.

After reading it, Li Yuan frowned slightly, and then passed it on.

"Lingzhou urgent report, it is said that the Turks have frequently changed during this period. In addition to mobilizing troops and horses to approach Lingzhou, they also transported a large amount of grain and grass. I am afraid that they are preparing to go to war with my Tang Dynasty. What do you love?"

At this time, many people in the court had read the urgent report, and after reading it, they were not in a hurry to speak.

This is a big deal, and getting it wrong is no joke.

However, North Korea and China are naturally not afraid of making mistakes.

"Father, my son thinks that since the Turks have transferred troops to the direction of Lingzhou, I am afraid that they are indeed preparing to attack my Lingzhou. I, the Tang Dynasty, will make arrangements in the morning."

Li Yuanji stood up, and his voice was loud.

Just after Li Yuanji finished speaking, people who were attached to Li Jiancheng in the court also stepped forward one after another.

"Your Majesty, the Turks have always had the intention of invading our Tang Dynasty, and I'm afraid this time it will be no exception. Our Great Tang made preparations in the morning."

"Yes, Your Majesty, my Great Tang should have made preparations early. The land of Lingzhou must not be lost."

"........."

Everyone said, Li Shimin stood in the court hall and frowned, looking good, why did the Turks suddenly want to use troops against them?
However, Li Shimin didn't get too entangled in this issue, because if the Turks used troops against Datang, it would have a great impact on their Datang, or on him and Li Jiancheng.

Whoever can lead the army will be able to control the military power.

And if the military power is in his hands, he can even directly achieve his goal before sending troops.

This is an opportunity for him.

More and more people from the DPRK and China are suggesting to make early preparations. In fact, with this urgent report, the possibility of the Turks using their troops against the Tang Dynasty has reached 80.00%.

In the face of such a situation, they would rather believe in what they have than in what they have not. Otherwise, if a war breaks out and they are not ready, then Datang will have to retreat steadily.

Li Yuan saw that everyone agreed to make preparations early, so he nodded: "Okay, choose a marshal, as long as the Turkic side takes action, this side will immediately lead the troops and go to Lingzhou."

When these words came out, Li Jian stood up immediately: "Father, I led the troops to repel the Turkic soldiers in Lingzhou. I have experience there, so I am willing to be the marshal and fight back for our Tang Dynasty." strong enemy."

Ever since the turmoil of forcing the palace before, Li Jiancheng would deliberately avoid any matter involving military power, but this time when facing the Turkic matter, he was very active.

Li Yuan glanced at Li Jiancheng, frowned slightly, and did not express his opinion.

At this time, Li Shimin also stood up immediately, he couldn't let Li Jiancheng behave like this.

"Father, my son is willing to lead the army. This time, the Turks that I want to fight will have no power to fight back."

Li Shimin has always been good at fighting, so he dared to say such a thing. Of course, he also meant to target Li Jiancheng. Back then, Li Jiancheng led so many soldiers and horses to fight against the Turks, but in the end, he didn't hurt the Turks at all. .

So that less than two years have passed, and the Turks have made a comeback.

If it were him, he could fight the Turks for more than ten years and would not dare to use troops against the Tang Dynasty.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, people from the two factions in the DPRK and China immediately started shouting.

"His Royal Highness has experience, so His Royal Highness should lead the army."

"Hey, His Royal Highness King Qin is good at using soldiers. His Royal Highness King Qin conquered half of the Tang Dynasty. To destroy the Turks, only His Highness Qin King can do it, so His Royal Highness Qin King must lead the army..."

The power of the two sides is a bit comparable in the court, and Cheng Yaojin and others are even louder, and it is time to reap military merits.

However, the two sides were arguing like this, but Li Ji stood in the crowd, unmoved, as if whoever became the marshal had no effect on him.

He just frowned slightly after a moment.

The whole court was in chaos because of the quarrel between the two sides. Seeing this, Li Yuan was a little displeased, and shouted, "What's the matter?"

The whole hall suddenly fell silent, everyone was a little nervous, but Li Yuan shouted again: "Retire from court, we will discuss this matter later."

Li Yuan couldn't make a decision on who to lead the army for a while, so he had to retreat.

Leaving the main hall, the cold wind outside was heavy, Li Jiancheng took a long breath, and after a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he drove back to the East Palace in a carriage.

Li Shimin's expression was a little gloomy, as soon as he returned to the Prince Qin's mansion, Li Ji, Qin Shubao and others came right after him.

The faces of all the generals were excited at this time, and Cheng Yaojin shouted after entering, "My lord, I must be the marshal and lead the army to go out to kill those Turkic bastards."

Cheng Yaojin grinned, but Li Ji curled his lips: "The prince wants to lead the army, it's not easy, as long as His Highness the Crown Prince fights with the Prince, even if His Majesty won't let the Prince lead the army, I'm afraid he won't let the Prince lead the army."

The two princes are fighting, and it is not appropriate to let anyone go, so in the end, no one can go.

The reason is very simple, especially when meeting two princes who are difficult to choose, Li Yuan doesn't want Li Jiancheng to be in charge, so why does he want Li Shimin to be in charge?

When Li Ji said this, everyone was stunned.

And at this time, they finally understood why Li Jiancheng, who had always been able to avoid military power, wanted to stand up and fight this time.

He didn't want to fight for military power, he just wanted Li Shimin to have no chance.

Everyone looked at each other. At this time, Qin Shubao said: "If His Royal Highness does not lead the army, who will lead the army? Could it be that His Royal Highness already has a candidate?"

Li Ji nodded: "Don't forget His Royal Highness Qi Wang, he is still very much loved by the Holy One, and his military strength is amazing. If someone supports King Qi, the Holy Majesty is likely to let Qi Wang lead the army, and many of the prince's generals and advisers , I’m afraid I will go out with the army like last time.”

Speaking of this, Li Ji's expression changed suddenly, and he said: "If this is the case, I hope His Royal Highness is not so cruel."

This was a bit sudden, and everyone didn't understand.

"Military division, what do you mean by that?" Li Shimin asked.

Li Jidao: "The competition between the prince and the prince has become more and more obvious. His Royal Highness is very worried that his position as the crown prince will not be guaranteed. For the sake of the position of prince, will he weaken the prince's wings? This move, His Royal Highness is not It didn't work."

(End of this chapter)