The King of Shu often complained, and Yang Yue understood his thoughts.

However, in order to make an example of the chickens and monkeys, to deter the three armies and unite the whole army, Yang Yue still ordered Yan Yuefeng to lead the army to relieve the military power of the King of Shu.

Inform the three armies that until they get the exact news of Mulu City, everyone is not allowed to go out of the city to fight.

Violators of the order will be dealt with by military law.

Yang Yue's strong and domineering measures shocked the three armies, and no one dared to act rashly.

At this time, there can only and must be one voice in the Tang army, and that is the emperor's order from Yang Yue.

The king of Shu was deprived of military power and was idle in the military tent, which made him extremely aggrieved and depressed.

His heart is like a mirror, and for many years, Yang Yue is still wary of him.

In recent years, he led his troops to fight, and the accompanying generals were all descendants of Yang Yue, and he fought in the east and west to eliminate Tubo for the court, and dealt a heavy blow to the Turks, but still had no descendants of his own.

The emperor's distrust of him is like a shadow.

Now Yang Yue deprived him of his military power, which gave him a deep sense of crisis.

For fear that Yang Yue would suspect him, he would regard his suggestion of actively fighting as a threat to the throne.

At that time, kill him to make an example.

After thinking about it, the king of Shu went to the handsome tent alone.

I intended to explain my ideas to Yang Yue, explain my intentions, and strive to dispel Yang Yue's suspicions.

lest brothers meet each other in arms, and unfortunately die in a foreign land.

When he arrived at the tent, except for a few guards from the Son of Heaven's own army, it was deserted outside the tent.

The pro-army reported, and the king of Shu lifted the curtain and walked into the tent.

Yang Yue leaned over in front of the marching map alone, as if he was studying the marching battle plan. The King of Shu knelt down on one knee and said: "Brother knock to see the emperor, the emperor, long live, long live, long live!" ”

Hearing the sound, Yang Yue raised his head slightly, waved his hand and beckoned the King of Shu to approach the map.

The King of Shu got up, didn't dare to be sloppy, hurriedly explained his intentions, and said loudly: "Brother Huang, the younger brother suggested a quick battle, not to oppose the opinion of the imperial brother, let alone challenge the authority of the imperial brother. Because the army marched one after another, the boats and cars were tired, and when they were tired, they urgently needed a great victory to stabilize the morale of the army.

Capturing Mulu City is the best choice. ”

Yang Yue naturally knew what the King of Shu thought, and at the same time understood that in the Western Regions, the King of Shu was alone, and without external force to rely on, it was impossible to gather troops to rebel.

However, he also made his attitude clear. A pair of cold eyes stared at the King of Shu, and said sharply: "This place is full of desert Gobi, which seems to have no value, however, once the Tang army crosses this area, it will be a vast grassland to the north, and a large area of fertile land to the west."

There are many cities and many states.

As far as I know, the kings of the Western kingdoms were fond of collecting gold, silver, and jewelry, and that each palace contained a great deal of wealth.

If you can take it, you will be inexhaustible.

The wealth stored in the Sassanid Dynasty alone is enough for the Tang Dynasty to last for a hundred years, not to mention the Western countries.

However, the military strength of the Western countries varies from strength to weakness, and it should not be underestimated.

Today, if the Tang army is defeated, it will cause irreparable consequences.

When I first led the army to the west, I should be cautious to ensure that I can win a great victory in every battle, so that all the soldiers can obtain a lot of wealth, and women, when the court goes west again in the future, I can ensure that the three armies are willing to accompany me.

Now you insist on attacking Mulu City, waiting for the scouts to send back the news, if you know the situation in Mulu City in detail, I will allow you to be the vanguard and attack Mulu City. ”

When the King of Shu heard this, he smiled.

He was overwhelmed.

It's that he's overthinking.

Yang Yue took back his military power, not to doubt him, but to make a longer-term plan.

He bowed and clenched his fists, and said with confidence: "Brother Huang, don't worry, the younger brother will be the vanguard, and if he attacks Mulu City, he will definitely capture Anthony alive, seize the massive wealth in the city, and open up the road to the west for the imperial brother." ”

"Good!"

Yang Yue nodded with satisfaction, patted the shoulder of the King of Shu, and said: "If you lead the army to conquer Mulu City first, I will give you 100,000 elites to march westward, and if you can destroy the western vassal states, I will never treat you badly." ”

Hearing this, the King of Shu didn't say much.

suddenly remembered Yang Yue's promise to him.

If he assists in the westward expedition, the Tang army will win a great victory in the westward expedition in the future, and the territory will expand to the west, and the imperial court will set aside a rich land in the west to give him.

He remembered Yang Yue's promise, so he abandoned his previous suspicions and was loyal to him and followed him to fight.

Today, Yang Yue mentioned it again to lobby him to fight.

If he breaks his promise and betrays his trust in the future, he will not give up.

nodded silently, and said firmly: "Brother Huang don't worry, the younger brother supports Brother Huang's external expansion, so he will take people to spy on the military situation." ”

Who knows, Yang Yue slapped his shoulder and said, "No need to worry, sit, I have something to explain." ”

The king of Shu didn't know what he meant, but still stopped.

Turning to sit on the cushion next to him, he asked, "What do you command?" ”

"The expedition of the Tang army had casualties from time to time and great consumption.

Today, it has not yet fought with the elites of the Western countries, and the army has already paid a great price.

Now I give you permission, in the future war, the captured prisoners are at your disposal, provide you with food and grass, you come to train 100,000 elites, and you have full control to assist the imperial court in the battle.

If you expand your army and expand the size of your army, you still need to seize the grain and grass you need, and at the same time, you must not withhold the money, food, and materials handed over to the court. Yang Yue said lightly.

When the king of Shu heard it, he was as quiet as a cicada.

Not long ago, Yang Yue confiscated his military power and took back his army.

At this time, he came to plead guilty, explained, and instead of being punished, he was allowed to train his descendants.

The King of Shu was shocked, his eyes widened, and he looked incredible.

He couldn't guess what Yang Yue meant, and stared at Yang Yue with stunned eyes.

Provide him with food and grass, let him train the elite, and most importantly, not limit the number of his army.

In the past, not only did he not have such treatment, but all the princes of Datang did not have similar treatment.

Isn't Yang Yue afraid of his rebellion?

The king of Shu got up, walked quickly to the center of the tent, knelt on one knee, hugged his fists and said: "The emperor's move is inappropriate, the courtiers train their own lineage, for fear of causing refuting from the generals in the army and the court officials, and I hope that the emperor's brother will take back his fate." ”

At present, I don't know if Yang Yue is sincere, or if he is tempting him and testing him.

Once the other party was deliberately testing him, he happily agreed, and the previous explanation was wasted, and Yang Yueshang suspected him of ambition.

No matter how you argue it, it will not help.

Not to mention the elite training and the command of the army, if Yang Yue is suspected, he will face prison at any time, and even worry about his life.

"Get up!" Yang Yue waved his hand and sneered.

As he expected, the king of Shu came to ask for sin, just to save his life.

He hid his ambitions, but he didn't miss any chance to make a comeback.

raised his voice and said lightly: "King Shu, you are afraid of the rumors of the generals in the army and the court officials, training the elite of the lineage, and letting yourself bear the charge of traitor, but you did not refuse my suggestion, right?" ”

(End of chapter)