Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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Chapter 1956 Sharp turn down

"No, Your Majesty!" Guo Ye hurriedly stopped His Majesty Li Er, and said, "Being the drum late at night may make people panic, so it's better to send someone to quietly recruit the generals."

"Yes, Dong Shun, quickly send someone to deliver the decree."

"Yes!"

After a short effort, all the generals have arrived except Duke Xun Zhang Liang, Ran Rende and Liu Yingxing.

Now the Tang army is divided into two places, [-] troops are stationed here, and another [-] sailors have boarded the ship and are confronting the Goguryeo navy.Zhang Liang and others are all sitting in the navy now, but they couldn't notify in time.

At this time of gathering, everyone knew that something serious was going on, and they all waited for His Majesty Li Er to speak with serious expressions and respectful expressions.

His Majesty Li Er glanced around, pointed to Zheng Yuan, and said: "This person is the spy of Li Jingmen sent to Xue Yantuo, let him tell everyone about the situation."

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After hearing Zheng Yuan finished speaking, all the generals were silent.It's not that they don't want to talk about it, but that this matter is too big and they have to be cautious.

Xue Yantuo rebelled, but Li Zhi, who is still underage, is the master in Chang'an City, which is really unreliable.

If Xue Yantuo is lucky and really breaks through Chang'an City, what will everyone's family members do?What about the prestige of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty?What about the millions of people in Chang'an City?

However, everyone is really worried about their hometown, so how about withdrawing troops?The consequences are also very serious.

Now, Goguryeo seems to be on the verge of falling, and if it retreats like this, it will be tantamount to failing for the sake of the mountain.Who can be willing?

Besides, let's not talk about how much effort everyone put in this Eastern Expedition and how much food they spent.Just thinking about what the result will be if you do it again will make you feel headache.

On the bright side, everything went well in this expedition to Goguryeo.But everyone is a man of knowledge.Everyone knows how lucky it is that this battle can be fought like this!

If it weren't for the coalition forces of Khitan and Xi people, the Tang army would have been wiped out by now!If it weren't for Guo Ye's invention of gunpowder, if it weren't for the thunderbolt, and if it weren't for Li Daozong's eight-wheeled building car, the current Tang army would probably have been under the strong city.

So, how about doing it again?

Up to now, everyone has a relatively complete understanding of gunpowder, thunderbolts and eight-wheeled cars.

Yes, these things are indeed siege weapons.However, it can't be said that as long as he makes a move, any city is no problem.

This time, it was possible to establish a miracle, mainly because these siege weapons appeared in front of the Goguryeo people for the first time, and they were caught off guard.

After the army retreats this time, the cities that have already been occupied will definitely be recaptured by the Goguryeo people.

If they want to attack again in the future, the Goguryeo people will be prepared, but it will not be such a cheap thing this time.

So, there is no one-size-fits-all solution at this time.Giving up and continuing to attack means missing a good opportunity.Abandoning the return aid means taking the risk of Chang'an City being breached.

After a long time, Li Ji coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that the old minister is suspicious. It's just that this matter is of great importance. Are Zheng Yuan's words credible?"

Guo Yedao: "Zheng Yuan used to be the right guard general of the Sui Dynasty. He was captured by Goguryeo and served as a slave in Liaodong City for more than 20 years. A few years ago, he was rescued by someone from Guo and joined Lijingmen. Judging from his experience, he absolutely It is impossible to be a spy of the Goguryeo people. More importantly..."

"how?"

"His only daughter is someone Guo's concubine."

"So, Zheng Yuan's loyalty to our Tang Dynasty is unquestionable?"

"Someone Guo can guarantee it with his life."

"In this case..." Li Ji thought for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, I think that it is not appropriate to return to the army at this time."

"How do you say this?"

"Your Majesty's expedition this time, not many generals and soldiers were dispatched, and the defenders at various passes are generally complete. I don't think Xue Yantuo is capable of reaching Chang'an. Besides, even if it is really unfortunate, Xue Yantuo's troops are coming to the city..."

Speaking of this, he chuckled lightly, and said: "In Chang'an City, there is Li Jing, the Duke of Wei, and Wen Youshangshufu shoots Fang Xuanling. You need money, you need soldiers, you need soldiers, you need food and food. I'm afraid your Majesty needs to worry. It is not the destruction of Chang'an City, but whether Xue Yantuo's cavalry can be wiped out."

His Majesty Li Er frowned slightly, and said, "Duke Xun, you only know one thing and don't know the other. If everyone in Chang'an City is united, of course they are not afraid of little Xue Yantuo. But... I am afraid that Ji Sun's worries are not in Zhuan Yu , and within the Xiao Wall.”

Those present were all rough people, and they didn't quite know what His Majesty Li Er's words meant.But Li Ji understood, his expression changed slightly, and he said, "Does your Majesty have evidence?"

"There is no definite evidence, but judging from various clues, it is not far away even if it is not."

Li Ji thought about it for a while, and said seriously: "I still insist on my original opinion. Even if that person really has that kind of thought. Could it be that Duke Ying and Duke E are vegetarians?"

His Majesty Li Er hesitated: "Of course their abilities are good, but facing that person, I'm afraid they will be restrained..."

"Even if these two are not good, then there is still the prince."

"Prince? Is he... okay?"

"Your Majesty underestimated the prince too much. Don't talk about others, just talk about him, the elder Shi Mazhou. He has the talent of a prime minister. With him alone, that person can't make any waves."

"According to the Duke of England, there is no need for us to return to the army?"

"exactly."

His Majesty Li Er asked again: "What about other Ai Qing's opinions?"

With someone taking the lead, others will have less scruples.Some people suggested that the troops be withdrawn immediately, and some people suggested that Goguryeo should be defeated in one go.

Both sides have very good reasons.

Indeed, the possibility of Xue Yantuo breaking through Chang'an City is small, and it won't take long for the army to break through Goguryeo.

It seems that what the British public said is very reasonable.

But the problem is that the effects of the two are quite different.The elimination of Goguryeo was just icing on the cake for Datang.Even if this expedition returns without success, it is nothing more than a damage to His Majesty Li Er's reputation.

The first battle reached the Yalu River and broke through the domestic city.If you brag a little, you can say that you have won a big victory.Be humble, and it’s okay to say that you have failed and returned.There is no way to talk about a big defeat.

However, on the contrary, Chang'an City failed.Regardless of the loss of prestige and money, what can His Majesty Li Er's harem do?

Is it possible for a generation of Mingjun to wear countless green hats?

Taking a ten thousand step back, even if His Majesty Li Er doesn't mind the overwhelming green clouds, are there still princes in the city?This group of people has been stewed by Xue Yantuo, and His Majesty Li Er is considered to be the last one.

At his age, it's hard to say whether he can have another son.After the Xuanwumen Incident, almost all the descendants of Jiancheng Yuanji were killed.After that, who will inherit the land of the Tang Dynasty?

If you are not careful, you will really have to change the dynasty.

There was a lot of discussion among the people, and they couldn't agree on what to do.Only Guo locked his head tightly and didn't say a word.

His Majesty Li Er said: "Duke Qin, what do you mean?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I think it's better to return to the army now."

"Oh why?"