Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 157 Gambling can also be regarded as a major matter for the family and the country

Goryeo's own country was located east of the Tang Dynasty, which was later known as the Korean Peninsula.

Its country is located on an island and has relatively few resources. After its country developed and grew in the Sui Dynasty, it invaded the mainland and occupied the Liaodong area that belonged to the Sui Dynasty at that time.

Then Goryeo developed rapidly in the Liaodong area, and the population further expanded, and the local indigenous people had to be forced to move away.

Liaodong was finally occupied by Goryeo, and it has been more than 200 years to this day.

Goryeo itself is not afraid of the Tang Dynasty because it occupies the Liaodong area and has strong military strength.

There are more than [-] troops, including both navy and army. The national power developed after plundering is extremely prosperous.

In addition, the failure of Emperor Sui Yang's three expeditions to Goryeo increased their confidence. As long as they held on to the territory they were already familiar with in Liaodong, it would be difficult to truly conquer it.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Goryeo has continued to expand its territory, causing the people in the northern border area to live in dire straits. It has already become a thorn in the side of the entire Tang Dynasty.

Sooner or later, there will be such a war, and now Goryeo is actively asking Datang to give up the remaining land in the north, trying to use war to force Datang to give in. How is this possible?

In the palace, Li Shimin was talking about this matter to his eldest grandson Wugou, with an angry look on his face.

"This Goryeo must be because of the famine in the north of the Tang Dynasty. It is concluded that the Tang Dynasty does not dare to fight this war, but I want to show it to them!"

"This country has repeatedly pushed forward, causing the people of the Tang Dynasty to have no rest. It also attempts to further invade and occupy the territory of the Tang Dynasty. This battle must be fought until they surrender and let them see the strength of the Tang Dynasty!"

Changsun Wugou worriedly said: "But after all, the north has just encountered a famine. Heng'er definitely pacified the north, but he also mobilized food from other areas of the Tang Dynasty as much as possible to solve the problem. If there is a war before the end of the year this year, I am afraid that the food and grass supply will be disrupted. some problems."

Li Shimin was also quite worried about this: "So my plan is to start the war after next year's autumn harvest. But since Goryeo sent envoys to tell me this kind of thing, I'm afraid they also have some thoughts about the northern border. If next year, I’m afraid they will grow even bigger.”

"Now, I understand that part of the food from various places can be allocated. As for some heavy equipment, although the time has not been confirmed yet, I have asked them to prepare it."

"But Your Majesty, after all, transportation is a big problem..."

On land, horses are an indispensable means of transportation. Without horses, many things can only be transported by water. But where are there so many ships to transport them?

The transportation alone would take several months. How would the army march to Goryeo? Would it have to cover thousands of miles?
Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even some veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles cannot bear it.

What about the consumption on the road?The longer the march takes, the greater the consumption of food and grass. Is it possible that half of the food and grass will be consumed before the army reaches Goryeo?
Therefore, it is urgent to solve the transportation problem, and it lies with the horses.

This is the key factor that determines when Li Shimin will start the war!
If the horse problem can really be solved, Li Shimin will immediately order the whole country to prepare for war, transport grain and grass from various places to the north, then mobilize troops from various places, and mobilize surrounding vassal states to participate in the war.

It is a matter of national importance, and the entire Tang Dynasty is watching. Once this battle starts, it can only win!

Changsun Wugou suddenly remembered something and said slowly: "I heard that there was a gambling game in Chang'an recently. It seems that they are betting on whether Heng'er can solve the horse problem that is important to His Majesty tomorrow. It is said that there are many people participating."

Li Shimin said helplessly: "They are quite leisurely and elegant. I don't know who spread the word."

Speaking of this matter, Changsun Wugou laughed: "There are still rumors outside that if Heng'er can't solve it, His Majesty will raid Heng'er's house and behead him."

Hearing this, Li Shimin was completely speechless. When did he say that he would behead Lin Heng's house?

Doesn't it mean that Lin Heng won't be allowed to see Li Ningxi if he can't solve it?

Who dared this kid to make fun of him!
"After all, what Heng'er said that day, if it can be solved, many problems will be solved easily." Li Shimin smiled bitterly: "If he can really solve this problem, he will be a strange person, and he will be a great help to me. , it just so happened that the rewards given some time ago were also implemented."

"If it can't be solved."

Li Shimin's eyes suddenly turned cold and he said, "Then I will definitely keep my promise and I will never let him see Ning Xi before they get married!"

Changsun Wugou covered his face and chuckled: "This matter must be quite irritating to Heng'er. He should not dare to slack off in the past two days."

When Li Shimin heard this, his eyes became a little deeper: "If he can really solve it, I will turn a blind eye to some things, and this battle will be even less suspenseful!"

August [-]th is a very special day for the people of Chang'an.

In Chang'an City, the people's attention was no less than the Mid-Autumn Festival a few days ago, and restaurants and gambling houses were also crowded with people waiting for news.

They also pay great attention to national affairs.

During the Zhenguan period, the Tang Dynasty launched many wars against the Turks and continued to fight. Although the people's lives were affected, they have actually adapted.

Goryeo is different from the Turks. The people have always looked down upon Goryeo. A small island country invading the territory of the Tang Dynasty is already depressing, but the Goryeo people are not satisfied and actually ask His Majesty to give up the land in the north?
Therefore, the common people are also looking forward to this battle, and also hoping that Li Shimin can make them, the common people of the Tang Dynasty, feel proud.

They know very well that this horse is an essential factor in starting a war. If it can be solved, the battle may be over this year.

"Let these barbarians see how powerful I am in the Tang Dynasty!"

"It's best to destroy it directly and avoid future troubles forever!"

"I hope Prince Consort Lin can really solve this problem..."

Although this is said, the vast majority of people actually don't think Lin Heng can really solve it, so they all bet that Lin Heng can't solve it.

There's nothing we can do about it. This horse problem has been going on for many years, and it's not like common people like them don't know about it.

If you can solve it, you're considered a good person, but the money still can't be lost in vain.

Those who support Lin Heng can be said to be a large group of people in Chang'an now, but there are really not many people who invest money...

There are also a few people who want to give it a try. After all, the odds are indeed high, and it is not impossible for them to get one or two hits.

After all, there are few retail investors, and most of the 10,000+ bets Lin Heng can solve are used by the family to control the magnification.

A large part of it was betted by Princess Changle, and of course Cheng Huaiyi, Yuchi Baolin and others also bet thousands of dollars with the same mentality of giving it a try.

To be honest, they believed in Lin Heng, but to be on the safe side, both sides put a little pressure on...

Be steady!

In the Royal Racecourse, the final outcome of a gambling game that everyone in Chang'an was watching was being revealed.

(End of this chapter)