In the palace, in the magnificent hall.
The rising sun shone into the hall, and the white marble floor reflected the holy light.
The civil and military officials stood on the left and right, standing solemnly.
The seat of power in the Great Tang exuded a supreme aura.
"The emperor has arrived ~"
Eunuch Wang De's voice rang out.
Shua!
All the officials present straightened their backs.
Li Mo saw Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji also glared at Li Mo.
The two of them were like needles against wheat.
Their eyes sparkled.
Li Shi Min, wearing a dignified dragon robe, appeared in front of the ministers.
He sat on the dragon throne with an imposing aura.
"Long live my emperor!”
Li Mo was among the ministers, cheering along with the ceremony.
"Beloved ministers, rise."
Li Shimin raised his hands, and the officials stood solemnly once again.
"Beloved ministers, today, I want to discuss the matter of retaliating against the Turks.”
Li Shi Min's dignified voice came from the throne,"Dear ministers, what do you think?"
Li Jing stepped forward and cupped his hands." Your Majesty, I'm willing to lead 12,000 infantry and cavalry to raid Yehu Ridge, cut off their grain routes, and let them scatter in the wild!"”
"Your Majesty, I don't think we can fight!"
Zhangsun Wuji jumped out and cupped his hands."The Great Tang's treasury is empty, the Northern Lands have not harvested anything, and the autumn harvest does not produce much grain. If we force ourselves to fight, we will definitely lose. Your Majesty, please reconsider and accept the marriage before making any plans.”
"I agree! Please think twice before you act for the sake of the country!”
Zhangsun Shunde also jumped out.
The other officials were all at a loss.
There was no one in the imperial court who did not want to fight this battle.
After all, the insults and provocations of the Turks weren't aimed at Li Shiming.
The humiliation brought by the marriage would be placed upon the entire Great Tang!
As a member of the Great Tang, they naturally shared a common enemy.
However, what Zhangsun Wuji said was also the truth.
Therefore, they did not know whether to support or oppose it.
Swoosh...
Everyone's gaze locked onto Li Jing's son-in-law, the Champion Marquis, Li Mo.
They hoped that Li Mo would give them more assurance that they would have a higher chance of winning this battle.
Li Mo was standing next to Cheng Yaojin. He looked up and saw the expectant gazes of almost everyone in the court.
He smiled confidently.
Confidence? I, Li Mo, am the biggest bargaining chip in this battle!
"Your Majesty, I believe that this battle must be fought and that we will definitely win!”
Li Mo took a step forward, his entire person emitting a sharp aura.
This was the first time he was facing Zhangsun Wuji head-on!
"Must we fight?"
"Although our Great Tang is currently in a difficult situation, it will certainly recover in three years.”
"When the time comes, the Great Tang will gather all its soldiers and easily crush the mere Turks.”
"You, Li Mo, must choose to fight when there are no soldiers or food. What are your intentions?”
"For your military merits, the entire Great Tang is willing to take such a huge risk for you?”
Zhangsun Wuji's gaze was cold as he roared,""Your Majesty, Li Mo is greedy for merit and brings disaster to the country.”
The imperial court was instantly filled with buzzing discussions.
"That's right. Why must we gamble on this battle now?”
"This Li Mo is probably really selfish!”
"Our Great Tang cannot afford to lose such a dangerous battle!”
As the ministers discussed in low voices, the way they looked at Li Mo began to change.
However, Li Mo's expression did not change.
This caused Zhangsun Wuji to reveal a fearful expression.
If it were any other official, they would definitely be shocked by his almost heart-wrenching accusation.
They either shouted loudly that they were wronged or cursed loudly.
Regardless of the reaction, Zhangsun Wuji could easily kill the other party.
However, Li Mo seemed indifferent, but in reality, this kind of person was the hardest to deal with!
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes instantly narrowed.
"Hehe, greedy for merit and harming the country. What a big label.”
Li Mo chuckled and suddenly asked,""May I ask Lord Zhangsun how to determine that after the marriage, the Turks will behave themselves?”
"If we give those Turks a chance to catch their breath, they might as well conspire with Goguryeo. How can our Great Tang have three years?”
"This…"
Zhangsun Wuji was stunned by Li Mo's sudden counterattack.
Just as he was about to retaliate, Li Mo spoke again.
"Lord Zhangsun, can you guarantee that the Turks will live in peace after their marriage with the Great Tang, waiting for the Great Tang to slaughter them?”
Li Mo questioned loudly.
"Hmph, our Great Tang's prestige is growing day by day, so how could that Turkic dare to betray the alliance and act so wantonly?”
Zhangsun Wuji snorted coldly.
"Could it be that before the Battle of Wei River, the Great Tang and the Turks had no agreement?”
Li Mo suddenly shouted,"What was the result?”
" This…" Zhangsun Wuji was speechless.
The Turks had broken the treaty countless times.
This land could not be washed…
"I just asked you if you could guarantee that the Turks would abide by the alliance!”
Li Mo was not going to let her off easily. He shouted again,"Just answer, yes or no. Are you speechless because you have a guilty conscience?”
Zhangsun Wuji was sweating profusely, looking extremely disheveled.
The entire hall was silent.
Only Li Mo's voice echoed in the hall.
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