Will Ming

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Chapter 430 Come Back Alive

Li Yuan glanced at Sun Shunde appreciatively, and said with a smile: "Although the auxiliary machine is young, it is mature and prudent. It will be a good helper for Jiancheng in the future. Although it is a bit dangerous for me to let him go out to practice, it may not be bad for the future." It’s a good thing to make friends with more people and help build more in the future.”

Auxiliary engine is the name of Changsun Wuji.

"The prince is really mature and prudent. He managed everything in Taiyuan in an orderly manner at a young age. The prince is already familiar with government affairs. Compared with the prince, Wuji is far behind."

Changsun Shunde said.

The eldest grandson Wuji was raised by him since he was a child, and his name was given by Li Yuan himself.It has become a habit for Changsun Shunde to call him Wuji's name since he was a child, but Li Yuan is quite proud of the nickname he gave to Changsun Wuji's auxiliary machine.

Li Yuan waved his hands with a smile and said: "The only thing that makes a successful person is to be successful. He lacks vigor. This is a bit worse than Shimin's. Shimin is full of vigor, but he is a bit less stable. The two brothers are just right. Complementary. In the future, Jiancheng will inherit my title, and with the help of Shimin, the brothers are of the same heart, and with the assistance of talents like auxiliary machines, the achievements of Jiancheng will definitely be higher than mine in the future."

After a few people talked for a while, the topic naturally shifted to using troops.When it came to business, everyone's face gradually became solemn.

"The subordinates think."

Pei Ji clasped his fists and said: "The situation in the Great Sui Dynasty has reached the point where it cannot be controlled, I still think it is the best policy to act decisively. Now a few people in the green forest occupy a large area of ​​land, farming and raising people, Hebei Dou Jiande, who calls himself the King of Changle , No fewer than 20 soldiers. Xu Yuanlang, who calls himself Xiaoyao Gong, has a force of not less than 20. Li Mi, who calls himself Duke Wei, occupies several counties, and has no fewer than [-] soldiers. Li Xian of Dongping County also has a force of about [-]."

Pei Ji said: "Although most of these people come from reckless and poor families, their methods of winning people's hearts are very powerful. If we wait for a while, someone may plan to attack Luoyang, the eastern capital. Li Mi has already occupied Baihua Valley, and the soldiers are already pointing at him. If Luoyang is captured by him, it will be very difficult to fight back."

"Where is Dongdu so easy to fight?"

Chen Yinshou smiled and said: "There was Yang Xuangan in the front, and Li Mi in the back. They were all great thieves with no less than 20 soldiers. Which one didn't lose troops under the Eastern Capital? The Eastern Capital has a tall and strong wall, and there is a heavy crossbow every 30 meters on the wall. It can be said that Yang Xuangan and Li Mi attacked the city fiercely, but they still couldn't do anything about it. Now that Wang Shichong has led his troops to Luoyang, the city has enough food and supplies, and even 50 soldiers may not be able to easily defeat them."

Pei Ji said: "The Eastern Capital is solid, what about Chang'an? Although Chang'an City looks stronger than the Eastern Capital, there are not many defenders in Chang'an City!"

Liu Wenjing said: "If Chang'an is lost, the Eastern Capital is now occupied by Wang Shichong again... No matter how late it is, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult."

"What do you mean?"

Li Yuan took a sip of tea and asked.

Liu Hongji, who hadn't spoken all the time, thought for a while and said, "My subordinates thought that if we send troops, we should take advantage of the emptiness of Chang'an, take Chang'an in one go, and then march eastward. Taking care of Chang'an's affairs, the subordinates feel that this is a golden opportunity."

"Wang Shichong is no match for Li Mi!"

Pei Jidao: "Wang Shichong is a courageous and foolish man. Taking advantage of the good timing, Qu Tutong was defeated and no one defended him in the east. He entered the city logically. In the hands of the doctor Duan Da, Yue Wang Yang Yu is just a puppet. However, Duan Da and Yuan Wen have no military power, and they were suppressed by Qu Tutong before, and now it is the turn of Wang Shichong, a child with yellow mouth and purple pupils, to grow up."

"Not seen!"

Changsun Shunde said: "Don't forget that there is a Yanyun village behind Li Mi!"

His nephew, grandson Wuji, went to Yanyun village to win over Li Xian, so grandson Shunde naturally wanted to bring this matter up.It wasn't that he valued Yanyun Village more, but he took the opportunity to explain to Li Yuan the loyalty and role of his uncle and nephew.If Changsun Wuji can really win Li Xian over, then he and Changsun Wuji will be the chief ministers under Duke Tang's command.

"If Li Mi is pestered by Li Xian, Wang Shichong is very likely to free up troops to intervene in Chang'an's affairs."

Pei Ji thought for a while and said.

Pei Ji just sneered in his heart for Changsun Shunde's deliberate credit.

Liu Wenjing said: "It is better to send troops early than to send troops late. Chang'an must be taken."

Li Yuan nodded and asked, "Hongji, how many soldiers and horses are available now?"

Liu Hongji clasped his fists and said, "My lord, apart from the necessary troops to stay in Taiyuan, there are [-] soldiers available for battle."

"Thirty thousand..."

Li Yuan frowned and said, "It's less."

"A lot!"

Seeing that Li Yuan was finally determined to send troops, Liu Wenjing stood up excitedly and said, "Although there are only [-] soldiers in Taiyuan, the Lord's reputation for benevolence spreads across the river east. Crucian carp. I'm afraid I won't be able to reach Chang'an, the lord has at least one hundred thousand soldiers under his command!"

"It's still not safe enough."

Li Yuan sighed slightly.

"or……"

Chen Yinshou hesitated for a moment, pointed to the north and said, "My lord, send someone to talk to Shibi Khan? If my lord condescends and surrenders to Shibi Khan for the time being, with Shibi Khan's ambition, he will definitely send people." Help. And in this way, Taiyuan can be guaranteed worry-free."

"No!"

Liu Hongji stood up and objected: "How can you allow the Turks to interfere in the affairs of the Central Plains? Besides, it would be detrimental to the lord's face to let the lord surrender to Shibi Khan!"

"If you want to achieve great things, you must know how to be flexible!"

Chen Yinshou confronted each other.

"Second son..."

Liu Renjing thought for a while and reminded: "The second son set a fire on the grassland! When Yang Guang rewarded the second son at the beginning, he had already publicized the fact that the second son killed the deep grassland. Shibi Khan I must hold a grudge, if the lord sends troops to the south, what if Shibi Khan sends troops to attack Taiyuan?”

Liu Hongji was stunned, and said angrily: "Then you can't surrender to the Turks, and my subordinates are willing to lead 3000 troops to sit in Taiyuan. Don't worry, my lord, even if my subordinates die in battle, they will never lose Taiyuan City!"

"no"

Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "You can't defend Taiyuan. Most of the soldiers are trained by you. I plan to use you and Shimin as the vanguard when we march south. As for Taiyuan... let Yuanji guard it, as Yinshou said." That’s right, tomorrow I will send a letter of divorce to the Turkic Royal Court. After sending people to bring Hui Ning and the others back from Chang’an, I will send troops south!”

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Li Shimin paced back and forth in the room, his face becoming more and more ugly.He was tired of walking, so he sat down at the desk, playing with the brush in his hand, but his mind was not on it.I don't know how long it took, but with a click, the thumb-thick writing brush was broken into two pieces by him.

"Arrange it properly!"

He looked at Li Jing and said.

"If my father finds out about this matter, not to mention you, even I will be cut into pieces! Although my father is kind, he will never condone the killing of the children of the family! Remember, if the matter is revealed, You and I will die without a place to die!"

"My subordinate understands!"

Li Jing stood up and clasped his fists.

He had already guessed that Li Shimin would agree to his proposal, because he had already seen it.Li Shimin, like himself, is a ruthless person.Sometimes, he even felt scared when facing the teenagers.Once Li Shimin made up his mind to do something, not to mention those brothers and sisters who had never met, no matter how close they were, he would not be reluctant to do it.

But Li Jing never dared to point out this point, otherwise his own official career would have come to an end.

"I'll go there myself!"

Li Jing solemnly said: "The second son can wait for the news at home. Once the news comes from Chang'an, the second son will immediately ask Duke Tang to raise troops and make trouble. The eldest son is calm but not aggressive enough. This credit for supporting Duke Tang to raise troops must not be let Someone else took it. Moreover, the second son must try his best to get some military power."

"I see!"

Li Shimin nodded, thought for a while and said, "Sister Huining, you should find a way to let me know. After all, he is my own sister. I still remember that she treated me best when I was young."

"My subordinate understands."

Li Jing clasped his fists and said, "This subordinate will set off now."

"You go!"

Li Shimin said: "Father, I will persuade him."

Li Jing hummed, and when he turned to leave, he suddenly stopped, turned his head and said to Li Shimin: "If Mr. Tang is worried about the safety of Taiyuan, the second son can suggest to Mr. Tang to make friends with Turkic Shibi Khan. If you can keep Taiyuan Anwen, it is not unacceptable to surrender to Shibi Khan for the time being. In addition, if Duke Tang asks the second son, who can stay in Taiyuan, the second son must recommend the fourth son Yuanji with all his strength!"

"Why is this?"

Li Shimin was puzzled.

"Mr. Yuanji and Mr. Eldest have the best relationship!"

Seeing that Li Shimin didn't react for a while, Li Jing reminded him in a low voice.

In an instant, Li Shimin understood.Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng had the best relationship. If the two of them went out with their father, Li Yuanji would definitely prevent his father from giving him military power. If the two of them joined forces, they would not be able to take advantage of it.And if Li Yuanji stays behind, Li Jiancheng will lose a helper!Furthermore, Li Yuanji is still too young, so Li Yuan will definitely not let him guard Taiyuan alone...

"I will also recommend Chen Yinshou to stay and assist Yuan Ji in defending the city!"

Li Shimin smiled