"I want to use troops against Goguryeo next year to avenge King Rongliu, what do you think?" In the Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin asked the ministers below, almost all the important ministers in the court are here today, not to mention the eldest grandson Wuji and Li Xiu, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Gao Shilian, etc., among the military generals, Li Jing, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yanjin and others are almost all here.

As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, the ministers below were also silent for a while, and no one dared to speak first, just now Li Shimin had already circulated the story of Quangai Suwen's murder of King Rongliu to everyone again, and then said that he would send troops to avenge King Rongliu, although this was a good opportunity to attack Goguryeo, but Goguryeo was not an ordinary small country after all, Yang Guangsan's expedition to Liaodong was a loss of troops and generals, which consumed huge national strength, and the former Sui almost died because of this, so if it fails, it will also be a huge blow to the prestige of the Tang Dynasty.

Others can not speak, but Li Xiu and the eldest grandson Wuji can't help but speak, so I saw the two of them look at each other at this time, and then Li Xiu took the lead and said: "Qiyu Debu Quartet, Goguryeo, as a subject country of my Tang Dynasty, has a chaotic minister like Quangai Suwen, and the minister thinks that if he does not send troops to attack him, I am afraid that more people will follow suit in the future!" ”

"What Yan Guogong said is very true, the minister also agrees with the army to fight, and as far as the minister knows, Quangai Suwen has always been dissatisfied with the Tang Dynasty, and some time ago he built a city on the border of my Tang Dynasty, in order to resist my Tang Heavenly Soldiers, I am afraid that he will have the heart of disobedience!" The eldest grandson Wuji also stood up and echoed at this time, he and Li Xiu are Li Shimin's most powerful assistants, so naturally they have to stand on Li Shimin's side at this time, and the time is indeed ripe to crusade against Goguryeo.

However, Li Xiu almost laughed out loud when he heard the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, thinking that he was really shameless, building a defense line on the border of the Tang Dynasty was the idea of King Rongliu, and it had nothing to do with Quangai Suwen.

Li Xiu and the eldest grandson Wuji took the lead in expressing their position, and the generals next to them all had no scruples, especially Cheng Yanjin was the first to jump out to express his support, and other generals also responded, even some old generals who could no longer go to the battlefield, and they also stood up to express their support at this time, after all, they couldn't go to the battlefield, but their former subordinates, and even the children and grandchildren of the family also needed military merits on the battlefield.

Although Fang Xuanling and some other ministers were a little hesitant and worried, they also saw that Li Shimin had reached an agreement with the military general group, and even Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji also supported the use of troops against Goguryeo, so even if they objected, it would not have any effect in the end, it can be said that this matter has become the trend of the times, so Fang Xuanling and others finally agreed.

Goguryeo really can't be compared with the Turks in terms of national strength, and even the original Tuyuhun is stronger than it, but Goguryeo has a huge advantage, that is, it occupies a geographical advantage, the winter in Liaodong is bitter cold, it is impossible to use troops, the frozen ground thaws in spring, and there are muddy swamps everywhere, which is not conducive to the use of troops, so if you want to attack Goguryeo, it is generally in summer and autumn, and it is rainy in summer, and it is also facing great difficulties.

It can be said that the most suitable season to attack Goguryeo is in autumn, but those who have been to Liaodong know that the autumn there is very short, sometimes a north wind comes down, and it turns directly from summer to winter, plus the mountains and rivers in Liaodong are treacherous, many places are deep mountains and old forests, and the march is also extremely difficult, it can be said that Goguryeo has occupied the right time and place, so the difficulty of attacking Goguryeo can almost be compared with the original attack on the Turks.

It is precisely because of the above reasons that Li Shimin immediately made arrangements after deciding to attack Goguryeo next year, Fang Xuanling, the prime minister, was responsible for mobilizing various materials, and Cheng Yanjin, these generals, began to train the army and select generals to prepare for the upcoming war.

After the court meeting in the Liangyi Palace, Li Xiu was also ready to go home immediately, after all, such a big news, he must also tell Ma Ye immediately, this is also the thing that Ma Ye is looking forward to the most, it is estimated that after he knows, he will definitely be excited for a few days and can't sleep.

However, as soon as Li Xiu's carriage came out of the imperial city, he heard a rapid sound of horses' hooves from behind, and then heard a familiar voice calling him, and when he opened the window, he happened to see Qin Qiong riding a horse from behind.

"Don't you, you want to go back and tell Brother Ma the news, it just so happens that I also want to talk to Brother Ma, we can go together!" I saw Qin Qiong smile to Li Xiu with a happy face at this time, he has two major wishes in his life, the first is to destroy the Turks has been realized, and the second is to destroy Goguryeo, to avenge the brother who died in Liaodong back then, and now it is about to be realized.

"Yes, General Qin, get in the carriage quickly, I also wanted to talk to you about this matter!" Li Xiu also nodded with a smile at this time, he can understand Qin Qiong's current mood, it is estimated that he is the same as himself, and the person he wants to see most now is Ma Ye.

"This ......" Hearing Li Xiu let him get into the car, Qin Qiong showed a hesitant expression, then turned his head to look at the crowded Suzaku Street, and finally refused, "Forget it, I'll still ride a horse, after all, the military generals may cause gossip when they are in the car." ”

Li Xiu was stunned for a moment when he heard Qin Qiong's words, and then understood his concerns, and couldn't help but feel sour at the moment, Qin Qiong's age is not young, and he was injured a lot when he was young, and his body already had a dark disease, even after Sun Simiao's recuperation, there are still some hidden dangers, so he has deliberately maintained his body in the past few years, and he usually even quits drinking.

And the reason why Qin Qiong did this is to wait for the day when the Tang Dynasty attacked Goguryeo, and now this wish is finally coming true, today Li Shimin did not announce the generals to be brought to attack Goguryeo, although Qin Qiong withdrew from the army, but this time I am afraid that I will have to fight, and it is customary for military generals to ride horses, if people know that he gives up his horse and rides, maybe he will be said that he is old and useless, and he can't even ride a horse, let alone go to the battlefield.

Although this was just a trivial matter, in order to be able to participate in this battle against Goguryeo, Qin Qiong also had to pay attention, which made Li Xiu sigh secretly in his heart, especially when he saw Qin Qiong's gray hair on his temples, he felt even more sour in his heart.

At that moment, Li Xiu and Qin Qiong went out of the city together, and went straight to Ma Ye's house, but the result was empty, the people of Ma Fu said that Ma Ye went out fishing early this morning, and Li Xiu knew the location of Ma Ye's fishing, so he took Qin Qiong to the Huangqu River, and sure enough, he saw Ma Ye sitting on a small horse, and there was a pot of tea next to him, drinking tea while fishing.

"Uncle Ma, good news!" Li Xiu came to Ma Ye's side and immediately shouted.

"What a noise, scared my fish away!" Ma Ye was also taken aback by Li Xiu, and immediately glanced at him, but then he saw Qin Qiong next to him, which made him laugh and say, "Shubao, why are you here?" ”

"Brother Ma, good news, Your Majesty has decided to attack Goguryeo next year!" Qin Qiong was also very excited at this time, as a brother who was born and died together in Goguryeo, he was also most looking forward to sharing this good news with Ma Ye.

"What!" Ma Ye couldn't help but tremble when he heard the news, and the fishing rod in his hand also fell into the river at once, but he didn't care about fishing at this time, and immediately took two steps forward and grabbed Qin Qiong excitedly, "Is this news true?" ”

"That's right, when the Liangyi Hall was discussing just now, His Majesty had already made a decision, and the ministers of civil and military affairs were also preparing for this matter, so we can finally welcome back those old brothers back then!" Qin Qiong also said with tears in his eyes at this time, his long-cherished wish for many years was finally coming true, and he really couldn't find any other emotions in his heart except excitement.

"Great!" Ma Ye was also excited when he heard this, and patted Qin Qiong's shoulder, his face was about to bloom, and then he instructed Li Xiu, "Let's go, let's go to your house, you kid has to cook a few good dishes by himself, and Uncle Bao and I have to have a good drink!" ”

"Of course, but Uncle Ma, you have to take it easy, and I can't explain it to the county lord if I drink too much." Li Xiu immediately agreed, but he advised Ma Ye to drink less in advance, after all, his health was not very good.

"Don't say these words on the big day, you just have to cook, we know the rest!" Ma Ye glanced at Li Xiu again and said, usually he listened to the nagging of the county lord of Guanghua, but now he doesn't want to listen to Li Xiu's nagging.

Seeing Ma Ye's appearance, Li Xiu also smiled helplessly, and immediately led their old brothers to his home, he also changed into civilian clothes, and then personally cooked a few dishes that Ma Ye liked, speaking of which, he has been too busy in the past two years, and it is rare to cook, and occasionally he makes something for a few children to eat, and only like Ma Ye and Qin Qiong can he really make the next kitchen.

After the dish was ready, Li Xiu personally served it, and then asked people to open a jar of good wine, but considering that Ma Ye and Qin Qiong should not drink too much wine now, so the alcohol content is not high, Ma Ye frowned after tasting it, after all, he was used to drinking strong wine before, and now he doesn't like this kind of light wine.

Qin Qiong saw Ma Ye's appearance, but he persuaded with a smile: "Brother Ma, today is a happy day, it doesn't matter what kind of wine you drink, the important thing is that our old brothers have a good chat!" ”

"General Qin is right, Uncle Ma, you should drink less, let's talk more!" Li Xiu also immediately echoed at this time, he was really afraid that Ma Ye would hurt his body by drinking too much, and when the time came, Lord Hua would have to fight with him.

"Okay, you can drink less, but I have one condition!" Ma Ye gave a rare reason, but he suddenly turned to Li Xiu and said, with a little malicious smile on his face.