However, at this time, Li Shimin had something to deal with, so he just glanced at Gu Ruoyu and left in a hurry.

Gu Ruoyu was very disappointed and silently followed the palace maids back to Guangcui Palace. A palace maid saw Gu Ruoyu and said, "The Empress said that you would go to see her."

"Empress, are you looking for me?" Gu Ruoyu asked.

Queen Yin asked, "Your Majesty left just now. Have you met on the road?"

"Meet." Gu Ruoyu said.

"Did he recognize you?" asked Empress Yin.

"No." Gu Ruoyu said with some disappointment.

Concubine Yin was also a little disappointed, but she thought that Li Shimin had just received the military newspaper and was definitely not focused on other matters. She comforted Gu Ruoyu and said, "Your Majesty has something to deal with, and it is normal for him to not notice you. Don't worry, look for another opportunity."

"Yes, Empress." Gu Ruoyu said.

Liangyi Hall, study room.

Li Shimin, Li You, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Hou Junji and Zhang Liang are studying the affairs of the military newspaper.

The military newspaper was sent by the Northwest Border Affairs Bureau. It said that after the blizzard in Yinshan, Xue Yantuo encountered a disaster that had not been encountered in 20 years. A large number of livestock froze to death. On the one hand, they asked the Tang Dynasty for help, but on the other hand, they had a conflict with the Tuli tribe because of the grassland in the southern part of the Governor Mountain. Xue Yantuo dispatched 20,000 cavalry and forcibly seized the grassland that originally belonged to the Tuli tribe.

During the battle, the second son of Khan of Tuli tribe, Qie Heli, was killed. Khan of Turil, mobilized a large army to regain the occupied pasture and avenge his son. At the same time, he also wrote a memorial to let Tiankhan Li Shimin uphold justice for him.

After everyone finished reading the memorial, Li Shimin asked and answered: "What do you think about this?"

Fang Xuanling said, "Your Majesty, this is a good thing. The Khan of the Tuli tribe, Qieheli, was a vassal state that was enthroned by the Tang Dynasty. Xue Yantuo blatantly invaded the Tuli tribe, and even provoked our Tang Dynasty. In terms of emotion and reason, the court should not sit idly by.

Xue Yantuo encountered a disaster that had not been encountered in 20 years and his strength was greatly reduced, which was the best time to attack them.

I suggest that we immediately send troops to attack Xue Yantuo and take the opportunity to destroy Xue Yantuo. If the strongest Xue Yantuo on the grassland is destroyed, the strength of the northern grassland people will be further weakened, and the northern border of the Tang Dynasty will be safer."

"Fight, I agree with Lord Fang's opinion." Hou Junji said immediately. This guy felt uncomfortable if he didn't fight for a day.

"Brother Jing, what about your opinion?" Li Shimin asked when he saw Li Jing was pondering.

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, I agree to send troops. It is not difficult to destroy Xue Yantuo. However, after our army sent troops, Daisendari might surrender to the Uighurs in the north, which will be a big trouble in the future. Therefore, we must try to get rid of Daisendari in one battle to prevent him from rekindling. One of these is the case.

Second, what should I do after I capture Xueyantuo? If Daisendari dies or escapes, how will the Xueyantuo tribe rule? The grassland is not conducive to garrison. Once our army leaves, everything will be restored to its original state, and it will even be more chaotic than before."

Li Jing has always only considered military issues, but this time he has considered more.

Li Shimin asked: "What did you think about it?"

"Your Majesty, I think that if Daisendari is destroyed, I must find an agent loyal to the Tang Dynasty and control Xue Yantuo's tribes. This is the way to ensure long-term stability in the northern border of the Tang Dynasty." Li Jing said.

"Do you have any choice?" Li Shimin asked.

"I am just making a suggestion. Your Majesty must be arbitrary to the question of candidates." Li Jing is very sensible in his work and will not express his opinions on political matters.

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, the general is right in mind. You must find someone who is influential in Xueyantuo to serve as Xueyantuo's new khan."

Zhang Liang was cautious and never offered his opinions on his own initiative, but this time he took the initiative to make suggestions. He said: "Your Majesty, I have a candidate."

Li Shimin asked: "Who do you think is the most suitable?"

"Qi Princess Ashinaqing, she is the daughter of the former Xueyantuo Khan Yinan, and has a huge influence on the grassland." Zhang Liang said.

"I agree that the identity of Princess Qi Ashinaqing is suitable. She is absolutely loyal to the Tang Dynasty. I think she is the only candidate." Hou Junji said.

Li Shimin asked, "Li You, what do you have for your opinion?"

Li You shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate. Although Ashinaqing is the concubine of the son minister, she is a Xueyantuo after all. Once she takes control of Xueyantuo, in order to protect Xueyantuo's interests, she will inevitably choose between Xueyantuo and the Tang Dynasty, which is full of uncertain factors."

Hou Junji said, "Your Highness, what are you worried about? Asunaqing is your princess, can't you still control her?"

Li You still shook his head.

Li Shimin also thought Ashinaqing was suitable, and he said, "I think she is suitable, so let's settle it. After defeating Xue Yantuo, he appointed her as Xue Yantuo's new Khan."

"Your Majesty, I have a better idea. Now that the Princess Qi has a son, it is better to be the son of His Highness, your grandson, who will be the new Khan, and the Princess Qi will serve as the governor.

In this way, Xue Yantuo not only ensured that he was a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, but also played the role of Princess Qi. What do you think?"

"Good idea." Hou Junji clapped his hands to agree.

"I agree." Zhang Liang said.

"Mr. Fang's advice is mature and polite, and I think it is safe and feasible." Li Jing said.

Li Shimin was very satisfied. Xue Yantuo was in the hands of Ashinaqing, a foreigner, and it was better to take it into his grandson. He said, "Okay, that's it."

Next, everyone studied the matter of sending troops to the grassland.

Li Shimin decided that General Li Jing would be the chief general of Yinshan march roads, Li Ji would be the deputy chief general, Li Daozong, Zhang Baoxiang, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui and Ashinasmo would be the chief generals, commanding 150,000 troops and sending troops to Xue Yantuo.

Prince Li Chengqian is responsible for food and grass security, while Li You is responsible for providing information and coordinating relations with the Ministry of Tuli.

Li Shimin was very moved. He said: "In the past, the court always passively responded to the invasion of grassland people. Now the Tang Dynasty is strong and no one dares to invade the territory of our Tang Dynasty. However, the Tang Dynasty can calmly conquer those disobedient grassland people."

Everyone was very excited. The Tang Dynasty has developed rapidly in recent years, its national strength is strong, and the surrounding situation is relatively stable.

The Persian Empire and the Dashi Empire were fighting fiercely in the northwest, and they had no time to deal with the Tang Dynasty. The Tubo in the west was not as powerful as history, and there was also Tuyuhun's restraint, which posed no threat to the Tang Dynasty. The Japanese slave country in the east was in a civil war, which eliminated the threat of pirates to the Tang Dynasty. The rest was Goguryeo. Without the support of the Japanese slave country, there was also the restraint of Silla and Baekje. The most important thing was that they were under the threat of the powerful navy of the Tang Dynasty and did not dare to invade the Tang Dynasty.

Since the Warring States Period, the northern nomadic peoples have been the confidant of the Central Plains people, but now they have become so weak that they have become meat on the Tang Dynasty and can be eaten at any time.

Li You made an indelible contribution to all this.

Li You was very satisfied with the results today. He understood Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Hou Junji and Zhang Liang's kindness to him.

After leaving Liangyi Hall, Li You and Li Jing smiled at each other, and their tacit understanding was silent. Fang Xuanling pretended not to see it, and he walked towards the Shangshu Province without looking back.

Somewhat dissatisfied was Hou Junji, who accompanied Li You to the East Palace. On the way, Hou Junji said, "Your Highness, I have been fighting for a long time to start a war with Xue Yantuo, but I have no share of me. Is this too much? Also, you won't help me."

Li You smiled and said, "Duke Chen, there are two sentences: one is good steel for the blade, and the other is how to use a ox knife to kill a chicken. Xue Yantuo's current situation is vulnerable and he cannot use you, a powerful general of the Tang Dynasty.

Also, do you know why you were asked to stay? Last time I went to suppress the Cui family in Qinghe, why did I send you there? Do you still understand? The court launched a foreign war, and the stability within the court became even more important. Your current one is the Dinghai Shen Needle. I don’t need to say how powerful it is, right?”

Hou Junji felt relieved when he heard these words.

Eastern Palace.

"Brother, I didn't ask for your opinion, so I recommend you as the chief food and grass manager. You won't blame me, right?" Li You said with a smile.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "What did the fifth brother say? You are making contributions to me. I am grateful that you are not too late."

Hou Junji said, "Your Highness, you are right. There is no suspense in this battle. A military merit cannot be eliminated."

Li You said: "This time, the old method is to transport grain. The Chang'an Chamber of Commerce is responsible for transportation. The army can purchase it in the front. You don't have to worry about these things. When I go back, I will send someone to say hello to them. Just send someone to the Chang'an Chamber of Commerce to contact them directly."

The Palace of King Qi.

Li You came back a little late, and everyone was waiting for him to have dinner. When they saw him coming back, everyone was busy together.

In the restaurant, Li You said to Asunaqing: "Qing'er, let me tell you good news. Your father's revenge will be avenged soon. The court has decided to send troops to flatten Xue Yantuo in one fell swoop."

Ashin was very excited. She held the child and bowed to Li You and said, "Thank you, Prince."

Everyone also congratulated Ashinaqing.

Li You smiled and said, "There is more news." As he said that, he reached out to hold his son from Asunaqing's arms and said, "The father has decided to pacify Queen Xue Yantuo,

Our precious son is Xue Yantuo's new Khan, and Qing'er is responsible for supervising the country."

As he said that, he raised his son high.

Everyone congratulated again, but as a result, Xue Yantuo's new Khan also greatly rewarded Li You - he sprayed his face with a piss.

Emperor's Bed.
Chapter completed!