"Oh? I don't know what kind of account it is? ”

"Your Majesty's court meeting today, so many foreign courtiers watched it, and they all heard that Tubo annexed Tuyuhun and killed King Tuyuhun and Princess Honghua."

Xu Jingzong's speed of speech was not fast, but every word was extremely weighty.

"King Tuyuhun, the country of the Tang Dynasty, the vassal of the Heavenly Khan, the princess of Honghua, the daughter of Taizong, is now dead in Tubo, if this revenge is not avenged, I am afraid that many foreign Tibetans will have doubts, and it will shake the foundation of my Tang Dynasty's domination of Zhufan."

After the last word was spoken, the entire hall fell silent.

Li Zhiqiang supported his body, and with the support of Wu Meiniang, he stood up.

"Right servant shoot, cough cough...... Say, cough, extremely! ”

Li Zhi's face turned red.

For him, a moment of humiliation can be endured.

But there are some bottom lines that must not be touched.

The Heavenly Khan and the court supply system are the foundation of the Tang Dynasty's domination of the Quartet.

Tubo tried in vain to change this pattern and be a person who defied the rules of the Tang Dynasty.

Datang must respond.

It is necessary to "respond" with a thunderous and fierce military action.

Otherwise, the foundation is shaken.

The Waifu and Hu people around the Tang Dynasty are afraid that they will be turbulent.

At that time, there will be no mention of Feng Chan Taishan, and even whether it can stabilize the current territory will become a problem.

It will pay a huge cost of governance, and the economic, military, and political measures can be used to stabilize the situation again.

Xu Jingzong is not calculating economic accounts, he is calculating future political accounts.

Even if Datang has just experienced the battle of Liaodong.

Even if the government soldiers are tired.

Even if Su Dingfang, the only remaining famous general in the Tang Dynasty, is seriously ill, this battle must be fought.

The arrow is on the string and has to be sent.

"I've made up my mind."

Li Zhi, supported by Wu Meiniang, looked around at the Chinese Wu ministers of the hall, slowly, but firmly: "No one wants stability, no one longs for war, but if Tubo has to go his own way and encroach on my Tang Dynasty."

Then the thunder and thunder will be lifted at the same time to extinguish this eclipse.

The Tang Dynasty is not belligerent, but only raises troops to punish injustice.

Tomorrow, I want to see the excerpts of the Ministry of War, how many troops will be sent this time, how the grain and grass are, and what the strategy is, and come up with a charter. ”

Li Zhi still looked like he was lacking in energy and coughing and wheezing, but when he said this, he actually did it in one go.

His eyes flashed with a terrifying light, and he had the air of swallowing thousands of miles.

It was only at this time that Su Dawei saw the other side of Li Zhi.

As the side of the Tang Dynasty.

"After the strategy is set, I will see the government soldiers out of Chang'an and attack Tibet in the middle of the month."

When these words came out, Li Tao, Xiao Siye, and even Su Dawei and Su Qingjie, Li Siwen, and several military ministers came out to shout together.

"Your Majesty, the journey to conquer Tibet is long, and the transfer of soldiers, food, grass, and personnel may not be a day's work, half a month, and it is absolutely impossible."

"Your Majesty, if you are too hasty, I am afraid that the preparation will be insufficient, and the environment in Tubo and Tuyuhun is different from that of the Central Plains.

"And the terrain is mountainous, our army needs to attack from the back, and if you attack the mountain, the heavy armored cavalry must not be used."

"Your Majesty......"

"Shut up."

Wu Meiniang shouted: "There are difficulties in the army, don't Your Majesty know?" This matter is not only military, but also related to the prestige of the Tang Dynasty, so many Tibetan vassal countries are watching, if the Tang Dynasty can't respond quickly and come to Tibet with heavenly soldiers, how will the Tang Dynasty sit in the Western Regions in the future?

In this battle, it is not about winning the army, but also about fighting for people's hearts.

Troops can be sent quickly, and there must be no delay. ”

When these words came out, Li Tao and Xiao Siye were speechless for a while.

I understand the reason, but if you really want to play like that, half a month's mobilization you want to drive Tubo out of Tuyuhun, isn't it child's play?

"One more thing."

Li Zhi breathed for a while, and looked around at Li Tao and Xiao Siye: "I think that the goal of this battle might as well be bigger, in addition to driving the Tubo people out of Tuyuhun, I also want to see the banner of the Tang Dynasty and plant Luosuo." ”

Rasha was the capital of Tibet, that is, Lhasa in later generations.

When these words came out, the entire hall was as silent as death.

Not only did Li Tao's face change, but even Xu Jingzong and Hao Chujun were in a cold sweat.

Your Majesty is really angry.

This is to destroy the country of Tibet!

Li Zhi himself may not know much about the terrain of the plateau, but Li Tao, Xiao Siye, Xu Jingzong and others have heard of it to some extent.

What's more, Tubo's current national strength is not much better than that of Goguryeo at its peak, and it wants to destroy its country in one war, which is ......

It's difficult.

Su Dawei's eyes swept over everyone, took the initiative to take a step, and saluted Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang: "Your Majesty, the minister has a word." ”

The eyes of Li Tao and Xiao Siye in the palace looked at him.

Li Siwen and Su Qingjie looked back from the corner of their eyes.

Xu Jingzong looked at this side.

Hao Chujun looked at him with an unkind expression.

Wu Meiniang helped Li Zhi, who was out of breath, to sit down, and said to Su Dawei: "What insight does Ami have?" ”

"Your Majesty's request just now, I hope to send troops quickly, preferably in half a month, as far as the mobilization of troops and horses is concerned, it is difficult."

Seeing that Li Zhi's eyes turned cold, Su Dawei continued: "But there is a way to overcome it. ”

"What's the solution?"

"Your Majesty's concern is that the envoys of various countries who are now gathered in Chang'an, if the matter of Tubo annexing Tuyuhun spreads, it will greatly damage the prestige of the country, so we must react immediately and send a large army to the expedition to determine the hearts of those Tibetan vassals and chiefs.

If this is the case, in fact, send a partial division out of Chang'an, just make an appearance.

You can even send more troops and horses, play a false flag after leaving the city, and quietly return to the city after nightfall.

In this way, the people's hearts will be calmed, and the army will not be hastily set out.

After that, the military department can formulate a military strategy, make all preparations, and then send a real army to attack. ”

"With a partial army, bluffing?"

Wu Meiniang glanced at Li Zhi.

Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor frowned, his fingers were on the armrests of the big chair, tapping gently, as if he was deducing the pros and cons.

Xiao Siye arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Su Da is feasible for this, the soldiers of the government cannot guarantee the grain and grass during the half-month period, and in the opinion of the ministers, it will take at least three months." ”

Hao Chujun said on the side: "But this plan can be concealed for a while, but it can't be concealed for too long, if there is no news of the Tang Army fighting with Tubo, I am afraid that it will eventually scatter people's hearts." ”

Su Dawei immediately said: "You can turn the hypocrisy into reality, send a partial army to reinforce first, consolidate the defense of the line from Tuyuhun to the border of the Tang Dynasty, and at the same time spy on the enemy, collect intelligence, and even use various means to delay the occupation of Tuyuhun by Tubo and prepare for the arrival of the follow-up army."

At the same time, the Tibetans are bound to guard against our retaliation, and in a short period of time, they can remain vigilant, but if they are a little longer, they will inevitably relax, and they will easily show their flaws. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Hao Chujun and said: "As for the hearts of the vassals of Waibo, their chieftains and envoys are now in Chang'an, and it is enough to see the army marching out. ”

Li Tao kept thinking about it and didn't say anything.

It was only at this moment that he bowed his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, according to the old minister's opinion, this plan is feasible." ”

Li Zhi, who was sitting in the chair silently, glanced at Li Tao deeply.

He is angry.

The angry one was about to travel to Mount Tai to seal the Zen, that is, he was blatantly slapped in the face by Tubo's move.

Angry that the Tibetans openly provoked the majesty of the Heavenly Khan and the suzerain.

What's even angrier is that Tubo deceived him.

Previously, in response to Tubo's encroachment on Tuyuhun, Li Zhi, as the Heavenly Khan, sent a letter to Tubo Zanpu, asking Tubo to withdraw his troops.

The Tang Dynasty and Tubo are not only related by marriage, but also the suzerain.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for Wang Xuance to borrow troops from Tubo and destroy Zhongtianzhu.

And Tubo's reply was also extremely humble, saying that it was only to punish the king of Tuyuhun for his provocation to Tubo.

And sent a large number of envoys, carrying heavy treasures and beautiful women, to lobby in the DPRK and China.

Now, this is all a delaying tactic by the Tibetans.

Anger to anger.

But Li Zhi is a mature emperor and will not raise troops out of anger.

It was really touched by the bottom line of Tibet.

I want to finish it all in one battle.

If you want to fight, you can exchange for decades of border tranquility like the Battle of Songzhou in the Taizong Dynasty in the past.

Countless thoughts flashed through Li Zhi's mind.

He nodded slightly: "According to Su Da's plan, three days later, I will send a partial division out of Chang'an, so that we can set up more banners and create more momentum......

After speaking, he whispered a few words to Wu Meiniang with a side face, turned his head and said: "This partial teacher, with Su Da as the main general." ”

As soon as these words came out, Su Dawei's face darkened.

What's the matter, who proposes, who works?

He and Xiao Su were newly married, so they were sent out by Li Zhi.

Although my heart is bitter, I can only harden my head and hold my fists to receive my life.

Emperor Chrysostom said that when Li Zhi's words came out, there was no room for bargaining.

Fortunately, Li Zhi added another sentence: "I also know that you are only married, and I am really helpless to send you out, I think about it, I can use the army to spy on the enemy's situation and divide the enemy, who else is there besides you Su Dawei." ”

After a pause, Li Zhi raised his voice and said: "Su Dawei has made meritorious contributions, and he will give Mingguang a collar to the armor, and on the day he goes out of the city, he will wear armor and hang colors, and show off his martial arts." ”

……

It wasn't until it was dark that Su Dawei dragged his slow pace back to his house.

He returned with a piece of armor covered with a red cloth.

was sent to Su Dawei's house by several eunuchs and Qianniuwei in the palace, with envious eyes.

Iron armor, in the Tang Dynasty, was a forbidden object.

The "Tang Law Discussion" stipulates that the private collection of "a collar, three crossbows, two thousand miles; A three-collar and five crossbows, twisted. ”

So in these years, unless it is the iron armor handed down by the families of military nobles, no matter how rich ordinary people are, it is impossible to have iron armor.

This is both a military achievement and a status symbol.

For example, in the case of Li Yifu, it was because the study inexplicably found the seven-collar iron armor, which became an important evidence for convicting him of rebellion.

People in later generations, including Su Dawei, actually began to understand why Datang convicted the private possession of iron armor so heavily.

But just imagine, the afterlife-

Why do you have guns in your house?

For hunting.

And what about this knife?

For chopping wood.

Oh well, I'll go first if it's okay...... Wait a minute! What does that armored car do?

In order to...... Dry! That's right, labor and management just want to go to the streets! Da Meixing, the king of strings!

To put it in the words of the ancients:

Why do you keep a bow and arrows at home?

For the hunt, the head of the squad.

And what about this Pu knife?

For chopping wood.

Good, if there is nothing to do, I should return...... Wait! What is this armor for?

Rebellion, I confess, destroy it, hurry up.

The value of the complete set of iron armor is very high, and it is difficult to build among the people, and the requirements for the wearer are also very high, at least with horses, and preferably with two horses.

It also requires special training and so on.

Only the nobles with military merits have a set of iron armor in their family traditions.

By no means more.

It's all about being documented.

The ancient iron armor, just like the armored fighting vehicles of later generations, was a tool of war with a high threshold and a single purpose, and it was extremely sensitive.

Su Dawei is now given a bright light armor, which can be passed on to future generations of the family.

It's quite an awesome thing.