Chapter Fifty-Six: Problems, Selfishness
"What is the most troublesome problem for Jieli right now?"
Facing the doubts of several people present, Shu An said with a mysterious smile.
After the words fell, Li Shimin and the others began to think about what was the most troublesome problem for Jieli now.
For a moment there was a silence in the pavilion, as if there were many answers, such as wanting to quell the rebellion, but it seemed impossible.
Du Ruhui was also thinking at this time, but when he saw the snowflakes scattered not far away, there seemed to be a flash of light in his mind.
"Teacher, the biggest problem that bothers Jieli is winter!"
Du Ruhui said with a hint of joy on his face, obviously happy to answer this question.
You must know that the Turks are nomadic people, and they will go south to raid before every winter, and this year because of the rebellion, the Turks have no time to take care of themselves.
Obviously, entering winter has become the biggest headache for Jieli now, and it is not long before you know that the long winter has just begun.
With Du Ruhui's words, Li Shimin and others also suddenly realized, yes, the most important problem in Jieli now must be winter.
"Is the teacher asking us to take advantage of this opportunity to send troops?"
The eldest grandson Wuji frowned and said, because the teacher had obviously said that he was not suitable for sending troops, isn't this inconsistent.
"Not now, but in the early spring of next year, and instead of sending troops, we will plunder."
Shu An's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light, and his voice sounded slowly, it was not easy to come up with a feasible suggestion based on the facts.
After all, on top of history, Li Tang still destroyed the Turks, and it would not be good if it caused too much loss to the Tang Dynasty because of his own reasons.
Therefore, this suggestion can only achieve the effect of making things worse by controlling the situation that Jieli can bear and will not fight back, and it will not affect the overall situation.
"Hunting?"
After Shu An's words fell, whether it was Li Shimin, Eldest Sun Wuji and others, there was a trace of thought on their faces.
"You only need to send an elite team, the number of people is not too many, but it is good to be flexible, and the archers and horses are good."
"You don't need to kill many Turks every time, you can even shoot their free-range cattle and sheep, you can harass them."
"Originally, Jieli didn't have much food after the winter, so it can only make matters worse."
It seemed that a few people were thinking, Shu An's voice continued to sound, he had always believed that the Tang people were no worse than anyone else.
Although it is true that the average level of kung fu of most people is not as good as that of the Turks, there are always those who are talented.
In addition, even the Turks can't eat well in winter, let alone war horses, so if they can't loot under the care of work, then Shu An can only say that Datang is hopeless.
Li Shimin thought about it along with his father's train of thought, and felt that it seemed that there was a lot to do, so that he could relieve his previous anger.
"Teacher, how was the covenant between Datang and Jieli before?"
Eldest Sun Wuji's eyes flickered and he said slowly, and he immediately figured out the problem here.
It also made Li Shimin sober up all of a sudden, if Jieli went south in anger, Datang was not ready to deal with it.
"That's where you guys are pedantic."
Shu An's face was pale, and he said slowly, he naturally thought about this problem.
"Whoever said that it was the Tang people who robbed them didn't know how to change their identities, how complicated the grassland forces were, and there were many horse thieves."
"What's more, even if Jieli knows, do you really dare to go south, the current Jieli is different from before."
"The Eastern Turks, who were originally in Jieli, were divided, and a little bit of cohesion and division was enough to make him mess up."
"Assuming that if Jieli really goes south, then Datang will only fight at most, although Datang is indeed unprepared, but Jieli is prepared."
Shu An's voice continued to sound, this plundering strategy was something he came up with in combination with history.
This time, everyone present fell into silence, obviously thinking about the possibility of Shu An's words, and Shu An drank tea unhurriedly at this time.
He is just the one who suggested, and it is his question whether Li Shimin uses it.
"Maybe you can give it a try."
Fang Xuanling said loudly, he had only listened to it since he came here, and now he put forward his own opinion.
Because he didn't spend much manpower and material resources, he was not a person who didn't understand military affairs, and he could have more points, and a team of twenty or thirty people was enough.
With Fang Xuanling's voice, there were only two left, the eldest grandson Wuji and Du Ruhui.
However, the two of them nodded in the end, because if the plan could succeed, the Turks would be in chaos in a short time.
It is impossible to go south in a short period of time, and it can buy a lot of time for Datang to recuperate.
If it is a loss, it is only a few dozen people, and human life in this era is also not as valuable as imagined.
Li Shimin's eyes flashed with a hint of determination, obviously he had made a decision, since there was no risk, then why not give it a try.
"If you allow a winter martial arts exercise to decide on the people who go to the grassland, if you can come back alive, you may not be able to give a heavy reward."
Shu An's voice sounded again, since the Buddha is sent, then send it to the west, then give Li Shimin another suggestion, there must be brave men under the heavy reward, and someone must be willing to fight.
Sure enough, after the words fell, Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he was obviously very moved.
Li Shimin didn't stay here for long, and was ready to gather other generals after getting the answer he wanted.
After all, the thoughts of a few people on the scene do not represent the thoughts of all the military generals, so Li Shimin plans to ask about the thoughts of these generals.
If it is feasible, then it will be decided, why don't he know that the current Datang can't withstand a war.
After waiting for the group to leave, Shu An couldn't help but smile slightly, in fact, this matter should be inseparable.
And he himself also has a trace of selfishness, since it is a full-army exercise, then he naturally has to get involved.
Of course, it is impossible for him to go to the battlefield himself, but his student Xue Rengui can.
"It's not so easy to make meritorious contributions in ordinary ways, so it can only be said that it's an unusual way."
Shu An muttered softly, Xue Rengui had been following him for several years, and he had watched him grow up step by step.
Now it is an unopened sword, and what is needed is to get out of your own road to becoming a famous general in one battle after another.
Of course, this time there is a lot of danger, and he may even fall into the grassland, so he plans to ask Xue Rengui's opinion first.
After all, he was only a thirteen-year-old boy, but fortunately, the food by his side was not bad, so the thirteen-year-old Xue Rengui looked almost the same as an adult in this era.
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