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This meeting in Li Zheng Palace Hall was more like an opportunity for Li Yuanba to issue an order.
From the beginning, Li Shi Min had only spoken a few words, and Li Yuan Ba had been issuing orders one by one.
Li Yuanba had been planning these orders since the beginning.
He had thought about it for a long time. He couldn't just go up against the two hundred thousand Turkic cavalry. If they fought head-on, even if they won in the end, they would probably suffer a great loss.
What if the weakened Great Tang was once again invaded by a powerful enemy?
For example, the Western Turks, the Tibetans, or Tuyuhun, who saw the Great Tang's weakened strength, once again gritted his teeth and invaded the south? Anything could happen.
Therefore, Li Yuanba could only try his best to minimize the number of casualties.
After the order was issued, the ministers dispersed and went back to prepare. After all, time was tight.
"Third brother, are you confident in this battle?”
Li Shi Min walked to Li Yuan Ba's side and asked. He didn't know if he was right to listen to Li Yuanba, but he knew that he didn't want to accept such a humiliating way to seek peace, and he didn't like to beg for peace.
"Whether we are confident or not, at least we have a chance, right?”
Li Yuanba turned to Li Shiming and whispered.
"That's right! There's still a chance!"
Li Shi Min's eyes were a little dazed. Something like this happened on the day he ascended the throne. He didn't know if he could solve it.
Li Yuan refused to leave Taiji Palace no matter what and sent a few messages to the outside.
Firstly, he didn't want to abdicate, but he had no choice but to do so under pressure.
Secondly, he didn't want to move out of Taiji Palace. From another perspective, he believed that Li Shiming wasn't worthy of living in Taiji Palace, which meant that Li Shiming was inferior to him.
In history, Li Yuan had done the same thing. He had only moved out of Taiji Palace after the war against the Eastern Turks.
Whether he won or lost, Li Shiming had already surpassed his father by being able to counterattack the nomads.
Of course, that was history, and history had changed. If Li Yuanba could defeat the Eastern Turkic cavalry, Li Yuan would have to leave Taiji Palace no matter how unwilling he was.
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After Li Yuanba left the Eastern Palace, he returned to the Prince Zhao Residence.
"Your Highness, I heard that Your Highness is going to lead the army out on an expedition. I have the ambition to serve the country, but I am unable to serve the army in my old age.
This old subject can only wish Your Highness in advance in the capital that you will be able to defeat the Turkic cavalry and display the might of our Great Tang.”
Just as Li Yuanba arrived at the entrance of the manor, Kong Yingda came out from inside. Kong Yingda bowed when he saw Li Yuanba.
"This king will take advantage of Mister Kong's auspicious words.”
Li Yuanba returned the greeting and said softly.
Kong Yingda left. Li Yuanba shook his head as he looked at Kong Yingda's figure. Then, he strode into the Imperial Residence.
"Third Uncle!"
As soon as she walked in, she saw Li Yonghao standing not far from Fu Gate.
"Why are you here instead of studying?”
Li Yuanba looked at Li Yonghao and asked softly.
"Just now, I sent Teacher Kong to the door. I turned around and didn't go far when Third Uncle came back.”
"Mm, that's good. Later, the King of Japan will go on an expedition. You and Wanjing should study well in the residence and ignore other things. If there's anything, wait for me to come back."
"Yes, sir!"
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The next day, Li Yuanba rested for a day in his own residence and did not go anywhere else.
On the morning of the third day, which was the 22nd day of the eighth lunar month, Li Yuanba woke up very early. Several generals were waiting outside the manor.
After a while, Li Yuanba led his Wind Chasing Horse out.
He was still wearing the same golden armor, with a golden sword hanging on his neck and two sledgehammers on his horse.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Li Yuanba walked out, and Niu Jinda, Hou Junji, Xue Wanche, Chai Shao, and Yuchi Gong waited outside.、
Li Yuanba had personally appointed them as cavalry generals. Each of them would lead 10,000 of the 60,000 cavalrymen. The remaining 10,000 would be led by Li Yuanba.
"Rise!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
The generals stood up. Li Yuanba mounted his horse and looked at the generals."Let's go! Go to the drill ground!"
When Li Yuanba arrived at the drill ground, there were countless cavalrymen waiting for him.
On a high platform in front of him, Li Shiming was wearing a crown and a dragon robe. He seemed to be waiting for him.
"Third brother! I entrust the hope of the Great Tang to you!”
Li Shiming solemnly handed a Tiger Tally to Li Yuanba.
The Tiger Tally was the Emperor's commander's talisman, and it was also an important token to mobilize the entire country's military forces. Li Shi Min handed the Tiger Tally to Li Yuan Ba, which represented his trust.
"Royal brother, don't worry! This king will not lose, and the Great Tang will not lose.”
Li Yuanba received the Tiger Tally and said solemnly.
Li Shi Min nodded solemnly and stepped back.
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