Three days later, Chang 'an.
In Taiji Hall, the ceremony between monarch and minister was over.
Li Er glanced at the ministers and slowly said,"
"Beloved ministers, the 300,000 Great Tang soldiers that Li Jing led to attack Goguryeo have been caught in a heavy downpour and are fighting in the mud. What suggestions do you have?”
Wei Zheng walked out of the queue and said," Your Majesty, I think that the opinions expressed in the report that Your Highness sent last night are the most appropriate and in line with my thoughts.”
Hearing this, Li Er frowned and said,"Show it to me."
After the eunuch respectfully presented the memorial, Li Eryi looked at it and was instantly stunned.
Chicken ribs!
How direct and accurate.
This was the current situation in the Battle of Goguryeo, and Li Er felt as if his heart had been struck by this memorial!
The drawing was not very good, but that was not the main point. The main point was the meaning expressed. It was more vivid and concise than the lengthy writings of the important officials in the court.
"I am quite clear about Jian 'er's memorial. Goguryeo is currently flooded, and my army is mired in mud. If this continues, the country's strength will not allow it.”Li Er said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhangsun Wuji walked out of the class and bowed.
"Your Majesty, the acting king is vulgar. How can the memorial be so hasty? This humble subject objects!”
Wei Zheng immediately walked out of the class and angrily rebuked Zhangsun Wuji,"
"I object to Zhangsun Wuji. How is the acting king vulgar? He is more accurate and true. He is considerate of Your Majesty and concerns the people's livelihood. Lord Zhangsun is completely non-existent.”
"Wei Zheng, what is your position? Goguryeo is on the verge of destruction, and His Majesty is going to make a great contribution. If we do as the substitute king says, we will retreat. In other words, Goguryeo will have a chance to catch its breath, and our Great Tang will fail!”Zhangsun Wuji retorted.
Wei Zheng spoke very quickly and continued to retort with an excited expression,"You're lying through your teeth. Zhangsun Wuji, you're also someone who has seen the battle reports from the front lines, so how could there be any signs of Goguryeo being destroyed?”
"Although our Great Tang soldiers have taken down twenty-three cities, Goguryeo's main forces have retreated and are not heavily injured. With the rain pouring down and the supply routes blocked, our soldiers are having a hard time fighting. Even if we can take down a few more cities, it will be useless!”
"The acting king's words hit the nail on the head. He clearly pointed out that Goguryeo is nothing but chicken ribs to the Great Tang.”
"It's better to have a short pain than a long one. Our Great Tang can fight again next time, but isn't Goguryeo a piece of meat on our side? Your Majesty is wise and mighty. Please listen to the words of the acting king and retreat!”
As soon as Wei Zheng finished speaking, more than ten ministers agreed with Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty is wise and mighty. Please decide to retreat as soon as possible!”
"You--”Zhangsun Wuji was furious, but he was helpless.
Looking at the ministers 'heated debate, Li Er was also thinking about it intensely. If he retreated, it would be equivalent to returning empty-handed. He would lose a lot of military expenses and rations in vain, and the morale of the soldiers would also be affected.
If the war continued, it would inevitably lead to greater losses. More military spending and food consumption would continue to rapidly deplete the country's strength.
If Goguryeo wasn't destroyed within a few months, they might end up like Yang Guang!
It was difficult to make a decision. Li Er felt a little dizzy...
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At the same time.
Bingzhou, Cishi Mansion.
Fifty-four noble families had gathered in Bingzhou City. They came from fifty-four counties in Bingzhou.
These wealthy families were arranged to stay in the side hall, which was already filled with people.
Their faces were filled with nervousness, confusion, confusion, and helplessness.
Why did His Highness call them here? They were not prepared at all, and the person who called them did not tell them what was going on.
"What is Your Highness trying to do?"
"Yeah, I'm a little nervous. My eyelids kept twitching last night.”
"Money on the left, disaster on the right. Official Li, which side are you jumping to?”
"Well-His Highness won't arrest us, will he?”
"What are you thinking? His Highness only apprehends corrupt officials. We are good people, how can we be arrested?”
"That's right, that's right. His Highness has made such great achievements in Kuang County. He killed the big bully Zhangsun Wuba and Rao Qinghe was also killed.”
" His Highness has not only made great achievements in the people's livelihood, but he has also defeated Xue Yantuo's cavalry twice. He is both civil and military. He is indeed a rare prince of the Tang Empire. It's a pity that he is not the Crown Prince…"
"Minister Wang, don't talk about state affairs. Don't think that the Crown Prince doesn't have eyes and ears here. Bing Province is already a very delicate place.”
These aristocratic families were whispering among themselves. There were not many leaders of the aristocratic families who came here. Instead, they sent representatives, either their sons or trusted butlers.
When Li Jian appeared, the wealthy families bowed together."
"Greetings, Your Highness!”
"Your Highness is awe-inspiring in Bingzhou.”
Under the constant support of the system, the 12-year-old Li Jian already had the height and physique of an 18-year-old. He was tall and brave, and he had improved a lot.
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