Li Shimin was persuaded, but he still did not make a decision. He asked Changsun Wuji and others to withdraw, and he wanted to think about it alone.

At night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, but there was a hint of chill. Eunuch Gao brought Li Shimin a cloak and put it on for Li Shimin. Li Shimin glanced at him and said, "I don't need this, I'm not old yet."

"Your Majesty's dragon body is important." Eunuch Gao helped Li Shimin to tie up and retreated silently. Li Shimin looked up at the sky, as if he was talking to himself, and as if he was saying to Eunuch Gao: "Actually, I understand in my heart that my country is not right. So I want to do something that can move far away from my predecessors to prove that I deserve this position. I am not a brave but unscheming person. I have calculated it before doing this. It can be as fast as one year, and it can be as slow as two years. This battle will definitely be completed, and I will definitely win."

Li Shimin looked up to the sky and said, "But why did such unexpected changes happen? Am I really angry with both humans and gods?"

Eunuch Gao took a step forward and seemed to want to say something, but he was not very sure whether Li Shimin was talking to him. It was obviously not very suitable to answer the conversation at this time. More importantly, he didn't know how to answer.

After thinking for a long time, Eunuch Gao whispered: "Your Majesty, maybe the situation is not that bad."

"No," Li Shimin turned around and said, "The situation must be worse than expected. The Western Turks have always hated our Tang Dynasty. The land of Hetao is their ancestral home. They don't want to get it back for a day. It would be fine if they didn't have that strength, but now they have this strength, and there is no reason not to advance east."

"Ni Shu is just an accident. When he is here, I can rest assured. He can win over the tribes that are interested in the Tang Dynasty and reach a balance within the Western Turks. This balance, coupled with my continuous promotion of the Silk Road, allows the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide a large number of orders for their benefit, can satisfy their appetites. I know that this is not a long-term solution, but I think that as long as I can survive for three years, I will immediately turn to Xue Yantuo, and take advantage of the great victory. The Western Turks dare not act rashly. At that time, even if I tear my face apart, I will be fearless."

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Who could have thought that Nishu would die if he was good? It doesn't matter if he died, my overall plan would be disrupted."

Eunuch Gao thought for a moment, swallowed the words to his mouth back.

"I know what you want to say." Li Shimin's eyes turned to the distance, as if an elder with insight into the world: "You want to say it, or you will follow the advice of the auxiliary machine and return to the court... I tell you that this is the worst of the worst!"

"Changsun Wuji is a civil servant. He doesn't know how to fight and does not know how to fight. When he was young, he had a lot of ambition. Now that he is old, he has no ambition. When a large army goes to war, it is like a bow and pulling an arrow. If he draws a bow, how can he turn back? He is only concerned about the Changsun family's property. I have figured it out and I must not listen to him. If I return to the court at this time, the country will be in chaos. Moreover, even if I lead the army to fight against the Western Turks, I may not be able to win!"

"It may not be possible to win...this," Gao Gong obviously did not expect Li Shimin to say this, but he may not be able to win? How could the Tang Dynasty not win?

"I will be depressed by the morale of leading the army to return to the court. I will not rest along the way, and the generals will be exhausted. However, the Western Turks can wait for it, and the food and grass consumption along the way is not a small amount. After several years of preparation, not only will I take all my plans to rest and recuperate, but I will also be forced to stop."

Li Shimin sighed and said, "The people have just lived a good life for a few days. I really can't bear to let them return to the situation where they can eat!"

"Then..." Eunuch Gao didn't expect the situation to be so bad, and asked, "Your Majesty, what should I do now?"

"Now I can only count on Li Xiaogong and Li Mu to withstand the Western Turks."

"Your Majesty!" Eunuch Gao never expected that Li Shimin would make such a decision. Now he controls the East and West factories, and is no longer the eunuch who only knew how to serve Li Shimin in the past. Eunuch Gao knows the pros and cons of the matter, the severity of the matter, and the severity of the matter, and the severity of the matter, Eunuch Gao knows more than anyone else. Although he has a good relationship with Li Mu, his heart is always loyal to Li Shimin. He said seriously: "Your Majesty, I must remind Your Majesty that the risk of doing this is too great."

"Oh?" Li Shimin looked at Eunuch Gao and asked, "Then you can analyze it for me, where does the risk come from?"

"Your Majesty, most of the elite civil officials and generals in the court have been brought to Liaodong by His Majesty. Now there is only one Li Daliang left in the court. Li Daliang can defend but is not good at attacking. If you want him to lead the army to fight the enemy, you really have no chance of winning."

"Apart from him, there is only the Prince of Hejian. Prince of Hejian is capable, but Your Majesty should not forget why the Supreme Emperor cut off his military power. Did he have no resentment in his heart when the incident was happening back then? If Your Majesty handed over all the troops to him to control it. If he rebelled and rushed straight to Guanzhong, Chang'an and Luoyang would be in danger. Moreover, the Prince of Hejian led his troops for half his life, and 30% of the generals in the court came out of his tent. If he raised his arms, Your Majesty! The situation was unpredictable!"

Li Shimin smiled and said, "What if I have someone else to choose?"

"Your Majesty is talking about Li Mu!" Eunuch Gao said even more anxiously, "Your Majesty, you must not think so!"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and said, "This is strange. I remember that you have a good relationship with Li Mu and often speak good things for him, but why did you change your tone today? When you talk bad things about him, I trust Li Mu. You eunuch, don't have to say much."

"Your Majesty, I also trust the Marquis of Luoyang." Eunuch Gao carefully said, "Trust is trust, but it cannot be used to try people's hearts! Who is Li Mu? His Majesty knows his natural resources. If Your Majesty lets him perform, he may, no, I believe that he will definitely create miracles. But what afterwards? Your Majesty, people's ambitions change with the environment and the situation. If Li Mu defeated the Western Turks, his reputation may exceed Your Majesty! Your Majesty flipped through history books and said that few people who have made great contributions to the lord will not rebel! They may not want to rebel, but they are afraid that the monarch will suspicion, and in order to protect themselves, they have to do so!"

"Your Majesty can tolerate him now, or Li Mu himself thinks that he can tolerate His Majesty because he knows how to be sensible. He has always made money and built, but he almost never touched military power. This is a reassurance for His Majesty and a life-protection talisman for himself. If he controls the army, can Your Majesty rest assured? At that time, perhaps even if he does not rebel, Your Majesty will not tolerate him."

Li Shimin looked at Eunuch Gao carefully, and after a while, he said, "I underestimate you. A high-ranking official, you also have the talent of a general."

Eunuch Gao heard this and said, "I have followed Your Majesty for nearly twenty years. Those who are close to Zhu are red. No matter how stupid they are, they can learn a little."

"But, you underestimated someone." Li Shimin laughed and said, "You underestimated me!"

"I have suspected Li Mu, but I did not do anything wrong in the end." The moonlight shone on Li Shimin's back, making me look taller and more determined: "I am becoming more and more clear now. No matter how big Li Mu becomes, he will even become king one day. I will not regret it. After all, this country is still the surname Li. Moreover, if Li Mu is in power, it would be a blessing for the people. If Li Jiancheng had this ability back then, I would definitely not be dissatisfied with him. Unfortunately, it is too far away!"

Li Shimin took a deep breath and said, "Give me an order to order that Hou Jun gathers in Jiangnan, and the 20,000 soldiers under his command are not allowed to move without any action. Wait for my will. Li Mu, the Marquis of Luoyang, was appointed as Duke of Zhenguo, the Minister of the Shangshu, and the General of the Cavalry. He was given a gold medal of 'If I come in person' to perform the king's affairs. All matters in the west will be left to him to decide."

Eunuch Gao opened his mouth and said, "I understand."

Li Shimin thought for a while and said, "Let Li Jing formulate a siege plan, and generals from all walks of life have issued military orders. If they cannot conquer Liaodong City within three months, I will need military law to be carried out!"

...

Li Shimin's decree has not arrived yet, and Li Mu has already made preparations. Perhaps this is the tacit understanding between the king and the minister. Li Mu has listened a lot of nonsense to the censors these days. They say that Li Mu has the intention of being unjust and wants to take the opportunity to rebel. But Li Chengqian did not believe these words, and Wei Zheng was unexpected and did not say a word.

Twenty thousand soldiers, this is the maximum number he could give after three days of fierce quarrel with Li Daliang. Under Li Mu's strong pressure, Li Daliang finally agreed and gathered troops from all over the country to guard the capital, replaced the garrison, and asked Li Mu to take it away, and rushed to Dingxiang for assistance.

Early this morning, the square outside the Meridian Gate had flags like forests and red tassels like fire. Twenty thousand elite soldiers in helmets and armor were neatly arranged in line. The generals leading the troops were wearing bright armor and rode on a tall horse, looking at the direction of the Meridian Gate with a solemn expression.

At the right moment of noon, the Chengtian Gate opened.

The left and right doors were also open at the same time, and all civil and military officials came out of it and set themselves on their respective seats.

At the end, the cannon roared and the horn shook the sky. Li Mu shouted loudly: "Welcome the Prince of the Supervisor!"

The soldiers followed Li Mushan and shouted: "The crown prince is thousands of years old! Long live Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is thousands of victories!"

This was when Li Chengqian appeared under Chengtian's Sect and climbed to the General Stage.

Li Chengqian held the railing with one hand, looked at the black soldiers under the high platform, danced and bowed, shouting long live the mountains, and was so excited that his heart could not help himself. His Royal Highness, who was freed from his feelings, gradually awakened his martial soul, wishing he could snatch a war horse, and stood in the crowd, even if he was a small pawn, he had no regrets.

When the salute was finished, the officers and soldiers stood up, and the square became silent. Everyone held their breath and listened quietly to the prince of the prison.

"The soldiers, the Western Turks are betrayal, disregarding the alliance, and their ambitions are obvious. They have received military reports from the Dingxiang Protectorate. The Western Turks have attacked the entire country, and have destroyed the four Western countries along the way. The military peaks are aimed directly at Chang'an. The Turkic thieves are trying to annex our Tang Dynasty. Who can't bear it?!" Li Chengqian shouted loudly.

"I can't bear it! I can't bear it!" The soldiers' blood rushed and started to sniff.

"Where is the Marquis of Luoyang?" Li Chengqian shouted loudly, and Li Mu hurriedly stepped out of the line and climbed up to the platform.

When he arrived on the platform, Li Mu was wearing armor and could not bow his entire body. He bowed slightly and was already helped by Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian took advantage of the support and said in Li Mu's ear: "Brother, take me with me."

"Didn't you agree yesterday? Today's oath-taking meeting, just boost your morale. Chang'an is the capital. Can you, the prince of the regent, not stay behind? Don't mess around, the soldiers are watching, and finish the remaining lines. The auspicious time is coming soon, don't delay sending troops!"

When Li Mu heard that the soldiers were watching, Li Chengqian's eyes lit up. The corners of his mouth curled up, and Li Mu's heart skipped a beat and he wanted to cover his mouth.

"Don't talk nonsense..."

Li Chengqian avoided Li Mu's hand and said loudly: "I should have been guarding the capital under the order of Your Majesty. However, when I thought of my father's command, I personally led the army for the sake of the country and the country. Gu was the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty and the crown prince of the country. How could I be afraid and hide behind people? Therefore, Gu decided to order the King of Wei to supervise the regent of the country, and Gu wanted to personally lead the army to fight the Western Turks to the north."

As he said that, Li Chengqian stepped forward and laughed loudly: "Soldiers, there is a huge difference in this place, and it will be a lifetime of death. I dare not promise you anything, but a great man, defend your country! I will live and die with you, are you willing?"

All the officials looked at Li Chengqian on the stage, and everyone was stunned.

What's this called?

The emperor wanted to lead the imperial army to fight in person and keep the prince's commander. The prince wanted to fight to the north and keep the prince's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander's commander. He didn't dare to write this in history books. Is the dragon chaise hot on his butt or what? Is it uncomfortable to sit

Several officials from the Eastern Palace reacted first, crying and robbing the sky and earth. Yu Zhining even rushed to the stage, hugged Li Chengqian's legs, and said heartbrokenly: "Crown Prince, don't be reckless, do whatever he wants! Your Majesty ordered you to supervise the country, and this is the imperial edict. How can you make a decision privately..."

"Come on, please invite Master Yu!" Li Chengqian said coldly, and the two Qianniu Guards next to him hesitated for a moment and pulled Yu Zhining down.

Li Chengqian said loudly: "I am doing something wrong. If I can succeed in triumph, I am willing to apologize. But now, in the face of family and country, Your Majesty is not in the court. As the prince, he has no choice but to be responsible. This matter is not allowed, so there is no need to discuss it again. People come, bring me armor! The soldiers of the three armies!"

"The Tang Dynasty has thousands of victories!"

The drums were played immediately, and the soldiers turned around with neat steps, left the square in front of Chengtian Gate with high spirits, passed through the long Zhuque Street, and drove towards the city gate.

The Zhuque Street was already crowded with people who came to see off the army after hearing the news. Not only were the wives, children and parents of soldiers who went on the expedition, but the people whose children were not in the army also ate pots of pulp to send them to the royal army.

Li Mu rode on the horse, surrounded by a group of generals, and followed Li Chengqian's horse, slowly walking in the middle of the team. He saw hundreds of old men holding wine pots and holding meat and blocking him. Li Mu looked closely and saw that this wasn't his father-in-law's vain?

"The people of the capital elected us as representatives, and practiced it for His Royal Highness and the Marquis of Luoyang!" Bai Naoer was very excited, and his hands holding the wine bowl were trembling: "The Tang Dynasty has thousands of victories, thousands of victories!"
Chapter completed!