Before the truth was revealed, people were always unwilling to believe the truth.
Someone once said that when something happened many times, people would get used to it, just like killing people. For the first time, he was terrified.
The second time was normal, the third time was normal, and the fourth time was casual.
This was a habit.
The Turks had invaded the border not once or twice, but countless times. Ever since the establishment of the Great Tang, the Turks had been like restless neighbors, invading the border countless times every year.
Even though Zhangsun Wuji and the others were furious with the Turks, they could only silently endure in the face of no tyrannical strength.
Li Yuanba's letter stated that the Turks would lead two hundred thousand soldiers south, so Li Shimin had to make preparations.
Li Shi Min's face darkened when he saw this news. He wasn't a good father in history, but he was a good emperor. He could not bear to see his people suffer, could not bear to see his people suffer.
But he didn't believe that the Eastern Turks would come to Chang 'an.
This included Zhangsun Wuji. He said that it would be too much of a joke to just transfer the troops to Chang 'an. In fact, he had something else to say.
So what if they transferred their troops back to Chang 'an? Even if the Turks really did invade with two hundred thousand soldiers, would they be able to defeat them?
In the third year of Zhenguan, the Great Tang had destroyed the Eastern Turks after three years of cultivation and development. Only when the Great Tang had enough cavalry and soldiers did it start a war.
The current Great Tang was too weak, and it still did not have the strength to confront the Eastern Turks.
Adding on the internal strife, they didn't have the energy to fight the Eastern Turks.
"Your Highness, I have never doubted King Zhao's words. Perhaps Prince Zhao is ignorant of worldly affairs and does not understand human relationships, but Prince Zhao's military attainments are not something we can judge!”
Fang Xuanling said something fair. Fang Xuanling was different from Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji's Zhangsun Clan was one of the Guanlong Nobles. He represented the interests of the Zhangsun Clan.
The disciples nurtured by the big families all had one thing in common. They placed great importance on the family's interests. Zhangsun Wuji was loyal to Li Shiming. He would not consider the interests of the family and Li Shiming.
If the Great Tang became even more chaotic and Li Shiming's position became even more unstable for the sake of the people on the border, he would not agree.
Fang Xuanling was also a member of an aristocratic family, but he wasn't as selfish as the Guan Long nobles. His body was filled with the aura of the scholarly faction.
"Duke Xuan Ling, I think Third Brother must have received some news for him to send back such news at this time." Li Shi Min smiled bitterly. But can we still bring our troops back now?
Of the sixteen guards of the Tang Empire, there were twelve guards apart from the Imperial Army of the North Yamen. The Left Commander and the other guards were still in the hands of Wang Junkuo and the others. Moreover, the internal problems had not been settled yet, and external problems were coming one after another.”
The young Great Tang was constantly facing all kinds of challenges. The blood of the Black Tortoise Gate Incident had not yet dried up, and there were still many of Li Jiancheng's forces in the lower provinces and counties.
The army was not yet completely under Li Shimin's control, and the aristocratic families were still restless. Liang Shidu in the north had pledged allegiance to the Turks, looking down on the Great Tang as if he was about to head south.
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"Your Highness, I think that since His Highness has already sent a letter and he did not lead the army back to Chang 'an, I think His Highness must have a military strategy in mind. Why don't we summon His Highness back to the capital?”
Du Ruhui looked at Li Shiming and said softly. He didn't believe that Li Yuanba would be able to remain calm after receiving such news. If he was calm, it meant that Li Yuanba already had some ideas in mind.
Li Shi Min was shocked. How could he have forgotten about this? "Quick!" Immediately send a message to his third brother and ask him to return to the capital as soon as possible!”
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Qiongying County, which was previously occupied by Tuyuhun, had been taken back by Li Yuanba. However, the situation was terrifying.
The originally peaceful city had now become a land of ruins. There were burn marks everywhere.
In the former county office, the Tang army found hundreds of Tang women imprisoned by Tuyuhun. They were naked and had many bruises on their bodies.
Many of the women's eyes were filled with despair.
Chastity, something that was not worth mentioning in the future, was the most important thing in a woman's life in the Great Tang.
Chastity had long become a thing that could be measured by value. Many women would even use this thing to exchange for money when they were short of money.
However, in this era, chastity was something that could not be exchanged for anything.
Li Yuanba personally went to look at those women who were deathly still. There was no life in their eyes, only death.
Many women's lower bodies were clearly suffering from great sins.
The nomads had never treated the women of the Central Plains well. They had always regarded the women of the Central Plains as the source of their happiness.
"Your Highness!"
Qin Qiong looked at Li Yuanba, who seemed to be about to go berserk, and called out worriedly.
Qin Qiong swore that he had never seen Li Yuanba get angry, not even during the Sui Dynasty. It was as if nothing was worth Li Yuanba's anger.
But this time, Li Yuanba seemed to be angry. He had never seen Li Yuanba angry, so he didn't know what would happen when Li Yuanba was angry. However, he knew that no one could stop the anger of the world's greatest hero.
"How are the people in the city?"
Li Yuanba suppressed his anger and asked in a deep voice.
"Many died! Less than 10%!"
Qin Qiong said with a dejected expression. This kind of thing had happened too many times. Tuyuhun had been fighting in Qiongying County for so long and had already killed countless people.
"Your Highness! The scouts sent back news that Tuyuhun's 10,000 cavalrymen in Huiming County had returned to Min Province City and had met up with the 10,000 cavalrymen in Min Province City.
In addition, the 5,000 cavalrymen from the northeast of Min Province had also arrived at Min Province. Only the 5,000 cavalrymen who were retreating did not make any moves!”
Cheng Yaojin hurriedly walked up to Li Yuanba and said.
"Haha! Have they finally gathered?"
Li Yuanba's face revealed a cold smile. He was just about to look for these people, but he did not expect these people to take the initiative to come to his door!
"Who is the commander of the Tuyuhun army?”
Since Tuyuhun had gathered almost all the remaining cavalry, they would definitely be led by their commander.
Previously, Li Yuanba had inquired about Mu Rong Qianlin. He was not the commander, but the commander of that army.
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