The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

When we were discussing sending troops, there was really no excuse to use troops on the grassland.

But now that Tuli has surrendered, there is an excuse.

"Why did Tuli surrender to our Tang Dynasty?" Li Shimin asked back: "It is because he can't survive on the grassland. He and Jie Li Khan, uncle and nephew, are attacking each other. His power is not as good as Jie Li Khan, so he can only surrender to the Tang Dynasty to survive."

"He is the son of Qishibi Khan. Logically, there is only one Khan on the grassland. The one who can legitimately inherit the Khan position is Tuli, not Jie Li."

"Tuli surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and asked the Tang Dynasty to help him. This is the Tang Dynasty. Reasons for sending troops. "

"In addition, the Khitan, Mohe and other tribes under Tuli's jurisdiction, whose yamen is adjacent to Youzhou in the south, Jie Li began to collect taxes on the grassland. These tribes were dissatisfied with Jie Li. In addition, the Xueyantuo, Xi, and Xun tribes all submitted to our Tang Dynasty. Jie Li sent troops to attack them. Does the Tang Dynasty want to sit idly by and watch the tribes that submitted to it? "

"Since they have submitted to the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty must protect them." Li Shimin sat at the top, with his head held high and his chest puffed out, full of vigor and vitality.

No matter what, the Tang Dynasty has decided to send troops.

At this point, even Wei Zheng had nothing to say.

In this way, it is justified to send troops to attack Jie Li.

"Tuli's surrender actually provided Tang with a reason to send troops." Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "Your Majesty sent him food and grass before, this move was a smart one."

"Yes, Your Majesty is still far-sighted." Du Ruhui had to admire him.

In terms of fighting, they really couldn't compare with Your Majesty.

With a longer-term vision, using food and grass materials, they directly divided the big and small khans. The small khan Tuli was forced by Jie Li to surrender directly to Tang.

The next morning.

Taiji Hall.

The eunuch held Li Shimin's imperial edict.

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has issued an order!"

"Order Li Jing, the Minister of War, to be the general manager of the Dingxiang Road."

"Order Li Ji, the governor of Bingzhou, to be the general manager of the Tongmo Road."

"Order Xue Wanche, the governor of Lingzhou, to be the general manager of the Changwu Road."

"Order Chai Shao, the governor of Huazhou, to be the general manager of the Jinhe Road."

"Gather 100,000 troops to fight a decisive battle with the Turkic tribe on the grassland."

"November 23, the third year of Zhenguan."

"Your Highness, I obey your order!!!"

Everyone stepped forward and bowed in response.

These people were all holding back a fire in their hearts, especially Li Jing.

He hadn't exercised for a long time.

They all hated the Turkic people on the grassland.

In the past few years, the Tang Dynasty had a hard time and was weak. They could only swallow their anger when the Turks repeatedly went south and even forced them outside Chang'an. For the generals who led the troops, it was a shame to be bullied and not be able to fight back!

This time, the time has come, and we must avenge the previous shame!

After this battle, they can hold their heads high and live up to the people in the north!

After retiring from the court, Li Fu followed his father-in-law.

Fighting the Turks, his father-in-law was also among them.

Returning to the Duke of Ying's mansion, Li Ji told his wife that he would go on an expedition soon.

"Although I am a woman, I also know how long the Tang Dynasty has been waiting for this opportunity. However, when you go out to fight, the swords and knives on the battlefield are blind. You must be extremely careful and take good care of yourself." Lady Yingguo said with concern: "Before you leave, I will pack your luggage for you. Don't worry about the things at home. Huairen is here. However, Zhen'er is still in the farm. Do you want to bring him back first?"

Li Ji shook his head.

"No, don't worry, this battle will definitely be won." Li Ji's confidence between his eyebrows was overflowing.

"Yes, mother, don't worry. This battle will be no problem at all. What has the Turkic become now? The little Khan has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. The grassland has suffered from snow disasters for three consecutive years. Under Jie Li's governance, the people are already living in misery. Jie Li is unpopular on the grassland. At this time, attacking him, except for the tribe he governs himself, the rest of the tribes will not fight for him at all." Li Fu explained.

"Huairen is right. I don't think it will last long for a hundred thousand troops to fight on the grassland." Li Ji said, "What's more, a hundred thousand troops are heading for the grassland."

"I think if the Tang Dynasty is so powerful, Jie Li may not fight the Tang Dynasty head-on. We have to be on guard against this old guy running away. If he runs to the north and runs far away, it will be difficult for us to chase him." Li Fu said, "The grassland is really too big. If he runs away, he will rest and recover later. If the Tang Dynasty wants to deal with him again, it will not be as easy as before.Now it is so simple. "

Although Li Fu knew that Jie Li was finally captured alive, he did not know where the specific war took place and where he was captured.

Looking at the map, he discussed with Li Shimin several times. If Jie Li fled to the north, where could he go?

During this period, Li Fu went to the palace almost every day and discussed this issue with Li Shimin and others in the Liangyi Hall.

Since the war is about to start, all situations must be simulated before the troops are sent out. Even if they are on the battlefield, things will not go as planned beforehand.

With the commander in chief, , and can be adjusted at any time.

After all, how to fight a war does not depend on the emperor sitting in the palace, but on how the commander commands.

On the battlefield, how to fight depends on the commander.

The people in the old Li family are right.

You can be more tolerant at ordinary times. Once the sound of guns and cannons is heard, the whole regiment must listen to me.

On weekdays in the court and in the Liangyi Hall, the king is the king and the minister is the minister. If there is anything, we can discuss it.

When it comes to the front line, how to fight, people in the court should keep their mouths shut.

"If Jie Li doesn't run away, I respect him as a man." Li Ji smiled and said, "But it's impossible not to run away. This time, we must not let him escape to Mobei. Once he arrives in Mobei and is protected by other tribes, it will be difficult to catch him."

"It's just that the conditions for this march are too difficult. "Li Fu said: "There is a severe snowstorm on the grassland now. When the soldiers arrive on the grassland, they have to work hard just to resist the severe cold. In terms of combat, their combat effectiveness will definitely decrease due to the severe cold."

"If the military supplies are sufficient, it will not be a problem. The Tang Dynasty's soldiers are not as fragile as you think. Once the order is given, they will have to go even if it rains knives from the sky."

"In three days, we will swear to go to war. Today I have to go back to the farm first." Li Fu said: "This year, the cotton planted on the farm will be used by the people in the farm in autumn. The cotton has been processed and made into cotton clothes. There are nearly more than a thousand sets."