After finishing speaking, Li Shimin looked at Wang Jian with eyes full of admiration.
If it were in the past, when the two groups of ministers had different opinions, they would have argued for ten days and a half, and there would be no result at all.
Moreover, Wang Aiqing seemed to be a roundworm in his stomach, able to read his inner thoughts every time.
Li Shimin then said: "Since we have decided to go to war, how should we fight this battle?"
After finishing speaking, Li Shimin returned to his chair and sat down, waiting for the gang. A good strategy for civil servants and generals.
Except for Wang Jian and Wei Zheng, the other civil and military ministers gathered around the marching map brought by Hou Junji.
They began to exchange their opinions.
Wei Zheng glanced at His Majesty who was drinking tea, shook his head, and then sighed.
Then he turned around and walked towards Wang Jian and sat next to him.
Wei Zheng asked in confusion: "Wang Jian, why are you obsessed with attacking Tuyuhun?"
Wang Jian patiently explained: "Wei Shizhong, in fact, our current Tang Dynasty The national strength is not weak. Compared with other countries, it is much stronger."
"While we are recuperating, these countries are also recuperating."
"And in recent years. They frequently send envoys to the Tang Dynasty to learn from our advanced technology and culture."
"If we let them develop, their technology and culture will become closer and closer to the Tang Dynasty. Tigers are in danger!”
These countries have not learned much about the technology and culture of the Tang Dynasty.
But in a few years, under the leadership of Songtsen Gampo, Tubo would rise rapidly.
Instantly became Datang’s super rival.
The same goes for Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo.
Hearing what Wang Jian said, Wei Zheng nodded thoughtfully.
"It turns out that this is the reason why you want to capture Tuyuhun!"
Only then did Wei Zheng realize that Wang Jian's vision was not limited to the current situation.
Instead, look and think about the problem from a long-term perspective.
Wang Jian then said: "Wei Shizhong, in fact, the problem you are worried about is not impossible."
"But we cannot because these powerful countries may unite to attack us. "Since we have this concern, we should take this issue into consideration when formulating a comprehensive battle plan."
"This is a problem. That's the way to solve the problem."
As long as someone wants to object to anything, they can always think of various reasons.
It is even exaggerated to say that looking for a fortune teller like Yuan Tiangang.
Just say that it is not appropriate to go to war this year, otherwise it willAffect the destiny of the country.
Also a very reasonable excuse.
"Wang Aiqing said it well!"
Li Shimin came to the two of them at some point and softly applauded.
After hearing what Wang Jian said, he became more determined to go to Tuyuhun.
"Your Majesty."
Wang Jian and Wei Zheng stood up quickly and said hello to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin waved his hands towards them and said, "You two dear ladies, there is no need to be polite, just sit down and talk."
After saying that, he sat directly on the other side of Wang Jian.
Li Shimin glanced at the people who were having a heated discussion, then turned around and asked with a smile: "Wang Aiqing, how many soldiers do you think we need to send to conquer Tuyuhun?"
Wang Jian thought for a moment and said. : "Fifty thousand elite cavalry is enough. Too many soldiers will be a burden for logistics."
Li Shimin's expression changed and he asked doubtfully: "Why only 50,000 elite cavalry? What if there are no infantry?" Defend the captured city? ”
Although Tuyuhun’s soldiers and combat effectiveness are not as good as those of the Eastern Turks, they still have 180,000 soldiers.
And if they temporarily recruit people to join the army, the number of soldiers can reach more than 400,000 in an instant.
Because Tuyuhun is a semi-nomadic people, basically everyone can ride a horse, and they can also carry weapons to fight.
Wang Jian then said: "Your Majesty, Tuyuhun is a desert except for the plateau, and the mountain roads are rugged, making it difficult to transport food."
"If we send too many soldiers there, once they cut off If our food roads are fortified and the country is clear, our army will be in danger."
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"If Murong Fuyun is defeated and leads his troops to retreat deep to the west, our army's front line will be stretched and the infantry will not be able to play its role."
" Therefore, my idea is that this battle is only to consume Tuyuhun's vitality, and there is no need to defend the city."
"Just destroy all the enemies, and then send people to take over."
What a guy!
Wei Zheng even doubted whether Wang Jian was the reincarnation of Jia Xu, and how he kept his vicious schemes.
The country will be destroyed at every turn.
Li Shimin came out of a cruel war. He knew very well what it meant to be a winner and loser to a bandit, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with what Wang Jian said.
On the contrary, I feel that only by doing this can we completely solve the problem of Tuyuhun.
Li Shimin then asked: "How should we protect other countries?"
Wang Jian said: "First, send envoys to various countries to give them some sweetness."
"Second, send famous generals to station troops at the border to intimidate them."
If according to what Wang Jian said, only 50,000 elite cavalry were needed to conquer Tuyuhun, then the Tang Dynasty had enough manpower to garrison the borders of several big countries.
Even if they unite to attack Datang, they still have enough troops to deal with it.
Li Shimin nodded and then asked.
"Wang Jian, which generals do you think you should send to attack Tuyuhun? Which generals should you send to scare Goguryeo, Tubo, Xueyantuo and Western Turks?"
"Your Majesty, the key generals are you and Regarding the affairs of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of War, I am just a civil servant, so I dare not give any opinions."
Wang Jian did not say much.
Because every time a general is selected for an expedition, it is a matter of huge interests.
This involves huge military achievements. If you choose poorly, you can easily offend people.
Moreover, he is not from the Ministry of War, and he is not a general of the Twelve Guards, so it is not good to talk too much.
Li Shimin nodded and said nothing.
He walked back to the main seat, did not sit down, but continued to speak.
"My dear friends, we are now discussing the selection of generals to conquer Tuyuhun."
"Let the selected marching commanders discuss the specific battle plan." < /p>
After hearing Li Shimin's words, others sat back in their seats.
Cheng Yaojin stood up and asked for help: "Your Majesty, I, Cheng, would like to unite the army and destroy Tuyuhun."
Not to be outdone, Yuchi Gong followed closely behind: "Me too! "
"Your Majesty, we are waiting for a fight. "
Li Jing, Li Ji, Hou Junji and others all requested to lead their troops to fight.
Li Shimin shook his head and said.
"Tuyuhun's strength is average. Our real potential enemies are the four great powers of Tubo, Goguryeo, Western Turks and Xueyantuo."
"I need you guys to station troops." At the borders of these countries, it will serve as a deterrent to them."
"To destroy Tuyuhun, I will just send some new people there to train their abilities!"
" When the prince ascends the throne in the future, he will be able to have some strong hands."
None of them said anything when they heard Li Shimin's words.
Li Shimin said with a serious face: "Zhang Liang, Xue Wanche, you lead 10,000 troops to garrison Yingzhou to be prepared for Goguryeo to move south at any time."
"Yes!"
< p> Zhang Liang and Xue Wanche stepped forward to take orders.Li Shimin then said: "Li Ji, Li Daozong, you station 10,000 troops in Beizhou to guard against Xue Yantuo."
"Yes!"
Li Jihe Li Daozong stood up and took the order.
Beizhou is a region of the former Eastern Turks, located adjacent to Xue Yantuo.
Then LiShimin turned his attention to Hou Junji and Cheng Yaojin.