Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Chapter 582 Liaodong decision-making, the key

You must know that in history, Goguryeo dispatched more than 15 troops to fight Datang.

This kind of military strength can be said to be rare in the surrounding areas of the Tang Dynasty, even the Turks did not necessarily have this kind of military strength before.

Not to mention that Turkic people are all soldiers, but Goguryeo does not have it, and Goguryeo has a lot of natural population.

In addition, Goguryeo's small territory also has some advantages, that is, there is not much room for defense.

On the contrary, Datang has a vast territory and there are too many places to defend, on the land of Liaodong.

It is also not so easy for Datang's military strength to surpass Goguryeo, at most it is better than one or two chips.

If you want to crush it in terms of numbers, it is impossible. Of course, Goguryeo also has obvious shortcomings.

That is, resources are scarce, and perhaps more than [-] soldiers and horses can be pulled up at a time, but after these soldiers and horses are exhausted.

Then it means that in the next many years, it is impossible for Goguryeo to recover.

On the contrary, if Datang lost more than [-] people, it would not be a serious injury.

Even if the population of Datang is in war, there are still tens of millions of people left.

It can be said that it is not difficult to pull up a team. Of course, there are still many bad effects behind it.

If it is not a last resort, it is difficult to deal with the aftermath of so many people dying.

While Shu An was talking about it, Li Shimin and many generals were hesitating in the tent.

Among them, Li Shimin, who sat first in the middle, couldn't help showing a trace of contemplation.

In the past few days, the situation in Liaodong has also been the key to their discussion.

It's just that there has been no result. The reason is very simple, that is, they have no determination to win.

Now the Liaodong confrontation has a total of 10,000+ soldiers and horses.

It can be said that once a war starts, it must be a shocking battle.

You must know that even in the troubled times before, there were still few wars of this scale.

Of course, if the reason for the undecided decision is naturally not because of this one.

Naturally, this emperor has no lack of determination, and the main hesitation is whether to really go to war with Goguryeo.

After all, Li Shimin will not forget that it mainly depends on the battle situation on the grassland.

As for Liaodong, just hold on, even if the news of the grassland is now known to Liaodong.

But these forces in Liaodong are destined not to have too many ideas, because now Liaodong also has some difficulties in protecting itself.

It has become a mess, how can there be any idea to manage the grassland.

"I don't know what everyone present thinks about Liaodong?"

Li Shimin finally spoke out first, wanting to hear the thoughts of these people.

If you brainstorm, you may be able to come up with some better methods.

"Your Majesty, I suggest sending troops to Goguryeo to show off the prestige of Tang Dynasty."

A school lieutenant from the Forbidden Army said with some naivety on his face.

In his view, Goguryeo is just a small country, and there is no need to go to war.

Li Shimin glared at the captain, as if he recognized him.

He is a school lieutenant who entered the Imperial Guard through connections, so Li Shimin naturally turned a blind eye.

I didn't expect that he looks okay, but he has a lot of arrogance.

Looking at one sentence, he knew that he had never studied the situation in Liaodong. Facing this captain, Li Shimin had already been sentenced to death in his heart.

Such a person absolutely cannot be allowed to lead troops, but after the first person spoke, someone else spoke next.

"Your Majesty, we are still standing still, this time the purpose is to stabilize Liaodong."

"That's right. Even though the grassland has a lot of confidence, we still have to be on the safe side."

One after another voices sounded from the big tent, with a hint of conservatism in the words.

You must know that most people still support conservatives, especially some captains in the Forbidden Army are not the stunned youths before.

They still have a lot of knowledge about themselves. Compared with Goguryeo, they have no advantage.

In terms of the combat effectiveness of the soldiers alone, the Forbidden Army must be much worse than the Goguryeo soldiers.

The reason is that Goguryeo often fights, and there are even many recruits in the forbidden army.

Naturally, these people do not want to start a dispute, and it is enough to come to Liaodong to achieve their goals.

Returning to Chang'an in this way also has a lot of credit. It can be said that these people naturally don't want extra troubles.

"I don't know what Mao Gong thinks?"

However, in the face of these discussions, Li Shimin did not show any expression. Instead, he looked at Li Ji, who had been silent all this time, and asked.

Li Ji was stunned for a while, but after thinking for a while, the voice still sounded.

"Your Majesty, if you don't make a move, it will make Goguryeo look down on you."

"And if there is no war, then after His Majesty returns to Chang'an, maybe Goguryeo will try to provoke Datang."

After spending a lot of time in Liaodong, Li Ji knew a lot about Goguryeo.

In his view, Goguryeo is a wolf, and it is still a wolf that cannot be fed.

Among them, Li Ji once invaded the Liaodong border, and Li Ji fought many times, so he is naturally no stranger.

Hearing Li Ji's words, Li Shimin's eyes sparkled slightly.

Obviously Li Ji's words hit the heart of the emperor, not what Li Shimin wanted to prove.

But Li Shimin knew that there must be a battle in Liaodong, even though the Tang Dynasty has not many troops now.

But Goguryeo was also held back a lot by Silla, and it can be said that they are similar on the battlefield.

After Li Ji's words fell, the camp also fell silent.

The reason is very simple, that is, the status of this Duke in the camp is also not low.

To know that the previous generals and Dukes of the country were all involved in the plan of the grassland, Liaodong was considered an accident.

In addition, he had to stay in various places, and this time the only Duke present was this one.

Liaodong, which was originally stationed by Li Ji, has more right to speak.

Of course, this duke also has a lot of truth in what he said, and there will be a battle with Goguryeo sooner or later.

All of a sudden there was silence in the camp, and it was nothing to fight, the key is that there is no certainty of victory.

In fact, how to fight is the key, and the decision-making has basically been settled.

Many people naturally saw the different emotions of this emperor, and it was clear that this emperor had made a decision.

In fact, Li Shimin also made a decision at this time, and had an idea before.

Now Li Jiyi said that it has strengthened Li Shimin's thinking, as for whether he can win.

"It depends on Yafu, what method is there?"

That's right, Li Shimin thought of this sub-father again, but he knew that this sub-father was not easy.

Even the key to victory depends on Yafu, as to why he believes so much.

This emperor is not clear, but there is always an inexplicable trust.

(End of this chapter)