A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 1060 Li Jing’s helplessness

"What do you think of the move of Turkic restoration?"

"A stroke of genius,"

In Pingkangfang, the Palace of the Duke of Wei, the crown prince Li Jing plays chess with his student Wu Huaiyu. Beside the chessboard, two big tigers raised by Li Jing lie down and take a nap, as docile as big cats.

About to leave Beijing and return to Lingnan, Wu Huaiyu specially came to see Li Jing again.

Nowadays, Li Jing rarely goes out and doesn't want to see guests, but Wu Huaiyu can still see him anytime he comes.

"The restoration of the Turkic nation will not go smoothly. Li Simo has no prestige and it is difficult to convince the public. And those tribes who moved inland or stayed in the original place are not willing to cross the Yin Mountain and go north."

Li Jing dropped a chess piece, "The Turks want Hetao, but the imperial court cannot give them the land of Henan. Without the land of Henan, it will be difficult for the Turks to truly regain their country. The imperial court's plan to let the Turks contain or even resist Xue Yantuo will be difficult to realize." ”

I want the horse to run, but I also want the horse not to eat grass.
There is nothing so cheap in the world.

The Turks are not stupid either. There is no way to see that the imperial court allowed them to restore the country. In fact, they were driven to Qinan to block Xue Yantuo.

Not many people are willing to go to Qinan to eat sand, let alone defend the Xue Yantuo people for the imperial court.

No matter how nice Li Simo said, it was just a slogan to show loyalty and shout a slogan for a dog to guard the country forever.

Wu Huaiyu also lost one son.

"Actually, His Majesty does not really expect that the restoration of the Turks will be able to defend the country. It is just a bait. In the short term, it can take three to five years, and in the long term, it can take seven or eight years. The Tang Dynasty will definitely take care of Xue Yantuo,"

Wu Huaiyu knew that Emperor Li Shimin did not have that long patience and would definitely take action against Xue Yantuo within three to five years.

Since the Tang Dynasty could support Xue Yantuo to seize Mobei, but now they are unruly and dare to show their teeth to the Tang Dynasty, then they will be beaten.

"If you ask me, we can actually select a cavalry force. Tens of thousands of cavalry are enough. Just like when we were fighting for victory, we can go straight to the court of Xue Yantuo Khan in Mobei, capture the thieves and the king, severely injure their elites, and break Xue Yantuo's back. , and then you can set up a new Xue Yantuo Khan,
If we continue to support the Huihe people, we should also seal a khan and divide Mobei, which will be a permanent solution. "

Although Li Jing now looks like an inconspicuous old man, when he talks about fighting with soldiers, his eyes are still extremely sharp.

He emphasized that offense is the best defense.

Although from a military point of view, Xue Yantuo dominated Mobei, and the Tang Dynasty was separated from the Tang Dynasty by the desert moraine, so the Tang Dynasty expedition was very difficult, but for Li Jing, those were just difficulties, not impossible.

Prior to this, whether it was a surprise attack on Dingxiang, an interception at Baidao, or a pursuit at Qikou, Li Jing was bold in his use of troops.

Although he is old, Li Jing has the style of a champion in his military use.

Bold yet sharp.

The same was true in the previous battle against Tuyuhun, with elite troops making surprise attacks and large-scale movements to annihilate the enemy, especially focusing on beheading tactics.

Li Jing does not like to defend, but prefers to attack. Taking the initiative to attack can better mobilize the enemy and find opportunities for victory.

"Xue Yantuo's current strength is still quite strong, with 200,000 soldiers, which is not an exaggeration. Our Tang Dynasty is indeed strong in military armor now, but the expedition to Mobei is still a bit risky, and the supply of food, grass and weapons is not easy."

Wu Huaiyu did not object to Li Jing's bold offensive strategy.

The emperor used to like to take risks and use surprises, but now he has started to take risks, and there is nothing wrong with that.

What's more, since Datang is stable and can still win, why take risks.

"Although Xue Yantuo has 200,000 soldiers, they are very different from the Turks. I have learned about their battles with the Turks. These people are good at infantry fighting."

Xue Yantuo is also a nomad, but they are actually good at foot combat. Their fighting method is very strange. They march on horseback. When they arrive at the battlefield, they dismount. Some of them guard the horses, and the rest of them step down to fight the enemy.

If the enemy is routed and pursued on horseback,
If the battle goes unfavorably, they can retreat on horseback.

Very maneuverable,
But he likes to fight stupidly.

I have to say, it can be regarded as a strange flower on the grassland.

This may be related to the fact that the Tiele people were originally called the Gaoche tribe. They originally lived in the Beihai area, and were later enslaved by the Huns. The Northern and Southern Dynasties began to compete in Mobei, and they were still close relatives of the Turks.

The Han people in the Central Plains call them the Gaoqi people because they customarily ride high-wheeled vehicles.

From the nine surnames of Tiele to the current fifteen tribes of Tiele, Xue Yantuo is only one of the middle tribes of Tiele. The Xue tribe and the Yantuo tribe were originally united.

These people once moved west to the Jinshan area. In the early Tang Dynasty, they could not defeat the Western Turks, so they moved east to Mobei.

They retain the tradition of nomadic migration, are good at building large vehicles, and like to use such tall wheels. Even their fighting method is to fight on foot and even have vehicle formations.

In Li Jing's view, it was outrageous that Xue Yantuo, as a nomad on the grassland, actually fought on foot and on horseback, was even more flawless.

The two chatted while playing chess.

Li Jing has an old heart, but he is more cautious, so although he also longs to fight in his heart, he still resigned and went home to thank guests behind closed doors. He wrote military books at home, raised flowers and tigers, and rarely left the house.

But he is still a sharp sword, but now it is sheathed.

"Actually, if His Majesty is willing to use you as his commander, I believe that as long as you are given three years, you will be able to destroy Xue Yantuo. You have this ability." After saying this, Li Jing sighed softly.

Wu Huaiyu was obviously the sharpest sword, but the emperor was afraid that the sword would hurt his hand, so he kept the sword hidden. Whether it was Tuyuhun before, the war with Tubo, or the current Saibei,
Wu Huaiyu is the most suitable general.

However, the emperor appointed Wu Huaiyi as the Deputy Protector-General of Shanyu and the Governor of Fengzhou, and Zhang Wenjin as the Deputy Protector-General of Shanyu and Governor of Yunzhou.

Li Jing admitted that these two generals are quite good and have good experience, but they are not the kind of generals who can be called famous. Their defense is okay, but they are still far from being able to grasp the overall situation.

"I believe in the layout of the imperial court." Wu Huaiyu said.

Li Jing saw the student's appearance and said no more. Wu Huaiyu was once extremely sharp and sharp, but in recent years he has become more and more restrained. In terms of caution, he is no longer inferior to him.

It is really not easy for such a young person to be able to stay at Lingnan with Shen's determination, without even complaining, and to be able to achieve so many achievements.

In comparison, the uncle Changsun Wuji was far behind.

"Li Simo still has more than half a year. When the autumn wind blows, the Turkic tribes in the interior will officially move north to Qinan to restore the country."

Li Jing was a little distracted, but Wu Huaiyu won the game.

He put down the chess piece and had no intention of playing again.

"Turkish restoration may be a hidden danger in the future."

"If the restoration of the two hundred thousand tent tribes is not grasped, there will be endless troubles." Li Jing said, "If the imperial court wants to deal with Xue Yantuo, there is no need for the Turks at all. It will directly continue to divide the Turks, and then continue to move inward and resettle them in stages. , can always be assimilated, just like Xianbei."

Wu Huaiyu feels that no matter which policy is adopted, it has its pros and cons, but since a strategy has been chosen, there is no point in continuing to fight.

"Are you still short of people in Luzon?" Li Jing suddenly changed the subject.

"It's missing," Huaiyu said with a smile.

There are still a lot of people in Luzon, but the problem is that now there are more native people and fewer immigrants brought by the Wu family, especially fewer Han people. If you want to run Luzon and be stable for a long time, the base can only be Han immigrants.

If the quantity is small, the plate will be unstable.

"You can recruit some Turks, Dangxiang and other barbarians to come over,"

"I'm trying,"

Recruiting some barbarians is actually a helpless move. It is very difficult to poach people from the Tang Dynasty and immigrate to Luzon. The Tang Dynasty is now in a period of rapid expansion and development. At this stage, the court is also short of people everywhere.
If it weren't for Wu Huaiyu's status and connections, it would be impossible for Luzon to immigrate like this now.

Unable to recruit enough people, Wu Huaiyu had to recruit even Hu people. The Hu people he recruited were easier to use than the local natives.

Everyone is at least an immigrant.

Furthermore, the immigrants from the barbarians were not just tribes, but they were easier to control and assimilate.

Li Jing didn't ask much about Lu Song's inside story, but he also said that if he needed it, the Li family could provide support, whether it was manpower, materials, or money.
This made Wu Huaiyu very moved.

when it is time to leave,
Li Jing looked at the falling snowflakes in the sky, "I really envy your private land in Luzon. It snows heavily in Chang'an, but it's summer there all year round. My legs hurt in winter."

It was obvious that he really envied Wu Huaiyu for a fiefdom like Luzon, and even wanted to leave Chang'an and live in seclusion on an island like that.
Blue sky and white clouds, sea and beach, it seems very beautiful when I think about it.

Unfortunately, he knew that the emperor would not let him leave Chang'an. Even if he became an official, he would still have to stay in Chang'an.

The Emperor never really seemed to fully trust him.

In this regard, he is not as good as Wu Huaiyu.

Wu Huaiyu also knew this very well, so he didn't say anything about inviting the teacher to Luzon. Historically, Li Shimin lived a long time, and he and Li Shimin were at the same time.

Some unofficial historians even said that Li Shimin was very afraid of Li Jing. When he personally conquered Goguryeo, Li Jing did not want to go because he was old. As a result, the emperor said something to him: Sima Yi was seriously ill and dying, and he could still usurp the Wei Kingdom at the age of seventy. Pharmacist, you must Encourage yourself.

Li Jing was already seventy-four years old at that time, but after hearing the emperor's words, he broke into a cold sweat and immediately agreed to accompany him to Liaodong.

Li Shimin died a few years after he conquered Liaodong. Unofficial historians say that before his death, Li Shimin deliberately demoted General Li Ji from the capital. He also told the prince that if this person leaves immediately after receiving the imperial edict, you will recall him to pay homage to the prime minister when you succeed to the throne. If you don't leave, you'll be killed.

Then he sent medicine to Li Jing, who was more prestigious in the army. Li Jing was not sick, but the emperor sent people to deliver medicine for several days in a row. His family members said that the emperor cared about Li Jing. But Li Jing said: How can I live again? Li Jing took the medicine given by the emperor and died a few days later at the age of seventy-nine.

Seven days later, Li Shimin died of illness at the age of fifty-two.

Wu Huaiyu didn't quite believe in such wild history rumors. He felt that they were fabricated by later generations, and Li Jing's story was obviously adapted from Yang Su.

Yang Su was not half of Li Jing's guide. When Li Jing was young, he was highly appreciated by Prime Minister Yang Su and Minister of Civil Affairs Niu Hong. Yang Su even photographed himself sitting on the couch and said that Li Jing would definitely be able to sit like me in the future. Later, Li Jing abducted Hongfu, the concubine of Yang Su's house.

Yang Su was a famous general in the Sui Dynasty, a powerful figure who rose from general to prime minister. He helped Yang Guang win the title of emperor. However, after Yang Guang became emperor, he was extremely afraid of Yang Su. Yang Su fell ill, and Yang Guang sent someone to deliver medicine. The imperial doctor responded. When he was young, he always asked about Yang Su's condition and hoped that Yang Su would die of illness soon.

Everyone in Yang Su's house felt that the emperor was extremely gracious when he sent doctors to give him medicine, but Yang Su understood the emperor's intentions, so he refused to take the medicine and died of illness at home.

Wu Huaiyu did the math,
If Li Jing lived according to the original historical life span, he would still have lived for twelve years.

Li Jing is sixty-seven years old this year and is still in good health. Will he serve another twelve years in prison in Chang'an?
"Teacher, I will go back and write to the saint to request that the teacher be sent to inspect Lingnan on behalf of Tian, ​​and also leave Chang'an to walk around,"

Li Jing laughed, "If you can really get His Majesty to agree to my going out to visit Lingnan, then I will definitely go."

(End of this chapter)