The most powerful emperor grandson of the Tang Dynasty

Since taking down Fusang, the Tang army rarely used more than 100,000 troops. Basically, tens of thousands of troops could solve the battle. In this case, including the servant army, the total number has exceeded 200,000. This does not include the troops stationed in various places. If we include the troops stationed in the Western Regions, the number will be at least 300,000.

According to Li Xiang's idea, the products in the Western Regions are too scarce. If 300,000 troops are mobilized, how much will be wasted along the way. After all, some of them have to be transported from the Tang Dynasty, but Li Shimin also gave Li Xiang Having said that, the armies in many places in the country have never even been on the battlefield, and they are basically the same as yamen servants.

If they were not taken to the battlefield this time, they would probably have no chance in the future, so Li Shimin immediately mobilized nearly 70,000 local troops, and all of them had to be seen on the battlefield.

Li Xiang thought about the same thing. The armaments in various parts of the Tang Dynasty were relaxed. This was not a matter of a day or two. It was all because Li Xiang was so successful in various places that all the surrounding ethnic groups surrendered. The hinterland of the Tang Dynasty did not need too strong military power.

In the short term, there is no problem with this, and it can even save money for the court. But in the long term, this is not necessarily a good thing. It is likely to affect the overall national strength of the entire Tang Dynasty. You must know that from the current situation Judging from the situation, there is still some instability in the surrounding areas. This is just because Li Xiang has achieved more victories and has deeper prestige in various places, so these contradictions have not yet emerged.

But if these contradictions arise, the blow to the entire Tang Dynasty will be very sharp. Now Li Shimin has dispatched half of the local troops to the battlefield, which is also a good thing for the entire Tang Dynasty.

When Li Shimin made this decision, Li Xiang also made another decision, which was to mobilize 25,000 elite cavalry from Goguryeo and Fusang and place them on the transportation arteries of the Tang Dynasty. This time the local army went There are so many of them. If there is trouble in any place, these two thousand and five hundred elite cavalry must let them know what a coincidence it is that you are making trouble.

Li Xiang knows that everywhere is not as peaceful as it seems. There were no opportunities in the past, so these people hid themselves, but if an opportunity arises, these people will not hesitate to stand up, as long as If you dare to take the lead, then the knife we ​​pull out will have to drink blood.

Li Shimin is also very satisfied with Li Xiang's arrangement. Sometimes you can't keep these conflicts suppressed. You have to let them go when they need to be released. But when the conflicts are released, it's time to solve the problem. It's time.

Some court ministers did not understand Li Shimin's arrangements, and kept writing memorials to Li Shimin, saying that the defenses in various places were already very empty, and if Li Xiang was allowed to take away so many troops, the situation in various places would probably be very dangerous, so I hope Li Shimin can take back his life and strengthen defenses in various places to deal with various unrest.

But some people also think that the Tang Dynasty has been at peace for a long time, and there is no need for so many troops. Instead, the Arab Empire that we need to face on the battlefield in the Western Regions is not an ordinary enemy. It is an enemy that is more generous than the Tang Dynasty. country, so it is also correct to recruit most of the country's troops to go there.

Regarding the memorials sent by these people, Li Shimin asked people to keep them. Whether they are humans or ghosts, I will not comment now. When the real war comes, we will see how you people deal with it and follow the imperial court. Of course there will be good results. Those who betrayed Datang, the whole family has chosen a good place for you.

One hundred and fifty miles west of Chang'an City.

After a quick march, this is where we will set up camp today. Although Li Xiang led a large number of troops to the Western Region, there were only 5,000 escort troops around, and the remaining people had already divided their troops and passed several ways.

"Your Highness, there is no need to worry. When Your Majesty was at war, we people didn't know where we were. So even if there was any war in the inland areas, His Majesty and his elders could handle it, not to mention His Majesty also mobilized 25,000 troops. Thousands of elites, they have all experienced war considerations in Goguryeo and Fusang. If anyone dares to take action, they have to think about where they are buried." Seeing Li Xiang turning back towards Chang'an, Su Dingfang said nonchalantly, Although there are only some old generals left in the capital, you must not underestimate these old generals. These people can eat half a catty of rice and half a catty of meat in one meal. If they really go to the battlefield, they will kill people under the knife.

What's more, the defense of Chang'an City is not weak, plus there are new artillery units, all of which are in the hands of the Li Tang royal family. If someone really wants to cause trouble, just rely on Li Shimin's prestigious name, and then Coupled with the strength of the remaining troops, no one can break the situation.

"You're right. Normally I shouldn't panic, but why do I feel uneasy after leaving Chang'an City? From the time I sent out troops to now, I have never felt this way, and so have you. Please help me analyze it. Is there anything that was not taken care of? "

As soon as Li Xiang said this, Changsun Ze and Su Dingfang looked at each other. Neither of them knew what Li Xiang meant by this. However, Li Xiang had always been very determined. Half of the land area of ​​the Tang Dynasty was created by him. The lands that came down, especially the newly added lands, made even him feel uneasy. So what was going on?
"what……"

Suddenly Su Dingfang thought about it, but she didn't know how to go on. If she continued to talk about this matter, she might lose her head. Li Xiang was also a very smart person. When he saw the look in Su Dingfang's eyes, , suddenly thought of it.

The person who is going to cause trouble is none other than the Li royal family.

If this is the case, it will be a special test for Li Shimin. Li Xiang finally found the place where he panicked.

"Send the order, from Sichuan to the south, and have the troops in each military station be ready to rush to Chang'an at any time."

Although this is just a guess, you must be fully prepared.

"Fuso's army moves closer to Goguryeo, 10,000 people."

"Goguryeo's army moves closer to Hebei."

Li Xiang's orders came one after another. Li Xiang couldn't make too many preparations until someone showed up, but there was no problem with normal transfers. As General Tiance, he had this right. (End of chapter)