Chang 'an, Taiji Palace.
Li Er sat on the throne, civil and military officials lined up on both sides.
Li Jian's memorial was quietly placed on the imperial desk.
All the officials in the court were discussing the large-scale invasion of Xue Yantuo's cavalry, and most of them believed that Bingzhou would not be able to withstand it.
Moreover, Chang 'an was now empty. Not only would Bingzhou not be able to stop Xue Yantuo's cavalry, but Chang' an would also be under serious threat.
The capital only had thirty thousand soldiers, and most of the empire's main forces were fighting against Goguryeo.
And Xue Yantuo's cavalrymen were heading south on flat land!
If they took down Bingzhou, they would reach Chang 'an in less than three days.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to lead the imperial guards of the capital to Bingzhou!”Cheng Yaojin walked out of the class and shouted.
When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, he didn't wait for Li Er to react. He immediately jumped out and stopped him,"
"You mustn't! Your Majesty, the capital is more important. The perimeter of Chang 'an City is eighty miles. Although 200,000 Xue Yantuo's cavalrymen may seem like a lot, it is impossible to take Chang' an City at once.”
"When the time comes, the soldiers of the world will surround them from all directions and kill them all. Therefore, I don't think we should send a single soldier to help Bingzhou.”
"What do you mean, Uncle?" Cheng Yaojin was furious. Dai Wang was in Bingzhou, which was the gateway to Chang 'an. Did he have to place the battlefield in Chang' an and turn it into a dangerous place? The Emperor's safety and the fate of the country are hanging by a thread, hmph! You're really a scholar! You guys aren't going. I'll go save Bing Province!"
Li Er frowned. It was really not a good choice.
At this moment, Wei Zheng walked out and said,"Your Majesty, in the current situation, it would be truly dangerous if the decisive battle were to be held in Bing Province. The elite troops of Bing Province have been taken away by Li Jing. Although the Imperial Brother-in-law is usually muddle-headed, I agree with him this time.”
"You!" Cheng Yaojin glared at Wei Zheng. He couldn't say anything. Even Li Er was afraid of this Wei Zheng.
Li Gaoming, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou, and Yuchi Jingde walked out of the class together, expressing their agreement with Zhangsun Wuji and Wei Zheng.
Li Er thought about it and could only agree. After thinking for a moment, he said,
"Dear ministers, what if we let Xue Yantuo in and beat him up? What about Jian 'er and the people of Bingzhou?”
Zhangsun Wuji bowed and said," Your Majesty, isn't the acting king very capable? Let him hold on in Bingzhou for a period of time to ease the tension so that the capital can make more adequate preparations. At such a critical moment, we can only lose the chariot to protect the commander."”
Wei Zheng immediately walked out and said loudly,
"I object! " Your Majesty, Lord Zhangsun has ill intentions. It was already a miracle that the Acting King defeated 50,000 Xue Yantuo's cavalrymen last time. Such a miracle cannot happen again. Bingzhou is in grave danger. I suggest that we send the Yulin Royal Guards to bring the Acting King back to Chang 'an!"”
Cheng Yaojin also walked out and said to Zhangsun Wuji,""Royal Brother-in-law, are you trying to frame the acting king and kill him? I, Old Cheng, will be the first to object!"
The ministers were quarreling.
Seeing this, Li Er was in a mess. He waved his hand and said,
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. I will consider this matter carefully. Go prepare for the defense of Chang 'an first!”
Cheng Yaojin: " Your Majesty, no matter what you decide, I will lead my troops to Bing Province and help Bing Province resist Xue Yantuo's people. Please allow me to do so!"”
Li Er replied without hesitation," Sure. I'll give you 1,000 Yulin Royal Guards. Go to Bingzhou and observe. If it's really difficult to resist the attack of Xue Yantuo's cavalry, then protect Jian 'er and return to Chang' an."”
"This old minister obeys the decree!"
Wei Zheng, who was at the side, muttered softly,
"Cheng Yaojin, why are you pretending to be a righteous wolf? Why are you pretending to be hot-blooded? Hmph, you're just an old fox. You have the most private land in Bingzhou.”
"Cut it out, Xuancheng. There are many people in the imperial court in Bingzhou, right? Don't offend them all." Fang Xuanling nudged Wei Zheng.
"Order Li Jing's army to finish the battle in Goguryeo as soon as possible. If the war drags on, immediately return to surround Xue Yantuo."”
"In Su Dingfang, who is advancing to Lingnan, Li Xiaogong does not need to return to his division. He will continue to advance to Lingnan. The other prefectures within a thousand miles of Chang 'an will immediately send troops to rescue the king after receiving the edict.”
According to Li Er's arrangement, if Xue Yantuo's cavalry could not break through Chang 'an City within ten days, then the number of troops gathered in Chang' an City would reach a million.
No matter how one looked at it, this seemed to be a very wise strategic plan. Li Er's military ability convinced all the ministers.
At this point, no one thought of Li Jian. No one had any expectations for Li Jian.
There were even many ministers who hoped that Bingzhou would hold on for a few days so that Chang 'an and the other prefectures could make better preparations.
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