"Luo Yi deserves to die!"
After listening to Li Jing's report, Li Shiming's face turned extremely gloomy!
Li Shi Min knew very well that Luo Yi, as Li Jian Cheng's old subordinate, would definitely be dissatisfied with him because of the Black Tortoise Sect.
And he had just ascended the throne, so he couldn't spare any time to arrange for this King of a different surname who had a large army.
But Li Shi Min didn't expect Luo Yi to have no bottom line!
He had deliberately withdrawn a large number of the Heavenly Festival Army and allowed the two hundred thousand Turkic soldiers to head south, putting the people in a difficult situation!
What was the difference between such behavior and that of a beast?
Compared to the Turkic army that had invaded the Great Tang, Li Shi Min hated and despised Luo Yi even more!
"Your Majesty, the vanguard of the Turkic army is approaching Jingyang and is less than a hundred miles away from Chang 'an. It's time to make a decision…"
Minister Zuo Pushe Pei Ji suddenly spoke. There was not a trace of anger in his eyes, and there was even a hint of mockery!
Hearing Pei Ji's words, Li Shi Min, Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Qin Qiong and the rest all had ugly expressions.
They were on the war side while Pei Ji was on the peace side!
"What do you think, dear ministers?”
Li Shimin passed Pei Ji and looked at Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Qin Qiong, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji and the other trusted aides.
Pei Ji was not only from the peace faction, but he was also an old minister of Retired Emperor Li Yuan. He was not on the same side as Li Shimin!
Li Shi Min only allowed Pei Ji to continue being the Prime Minister to stabilize the court. The people he truly trusted were those trusted aides who had plotted the Black Tortoise Gate rebellion together.
"In my opinion, if the Turks want to fight, then let's fight! The 200,000-strong army suddenly went south. Presumably, the other party did not have much preparation. They would just fight to the death!”Yuchi Gong was the first to speak. His suggestion was simple and crude.
Saying this was equivalent to not saying anything.
Li Shi Min shook his head and looked at Qin Qiong," Uncle Bao, what do you think?”
Qin Qiong was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously replied," Reporting to Your Majesty, I agree with General Yuchi's view…"
"Hmm?" Li Shiming frowned. Although Qin Qiong was brave in battle, he was still a wise general who knew how to use strategy. Why would he suddenly say something stupid like "agree with General Yuchi's opinion"?
"Uncle Bao, are you hiding something from me?”Li Shi Min asked.
Qin Qiong didn't expect Li Shiming to be so sensitive. She opened her mouth and revealed a hesitant expression.
Cheng Yaojin suddenly said in surprise,""General Qin said last time that his eldest son went to the border town to join the army half a year ago…Could it be that he hasn't returned yet?!”
Qin Qiong slowly nodded, and his face revealed a pained expression. This was the reason why he was distracted!
His eldest son, Qin Huaifeng, was still trapped in the encirclement of the Turkic army, his fate unknown!
" What?!" Li Shi Min's face changed when he heard this.
Qin Qiong had two sons. The eldest son, Qin Huaifeng, was fifteen years old this year and was the eldest son who would inherit the position of Duke of Wing Nation in the future. The second son, Qin Huaiyu, was only a swaddled child.
Moreover, Qin Qiong's health was not good. It would probably be difficult for her to give birth again in the future.
"Uncle Bao, your eldest son went to the border army?! Why?" Li Shi Min asked loudly.
Although there were meritorious descendants in Chang 'an who joined the army, they would all choose to join the army in Chang' an instead of going to the dangerous border to serve.
Especially Qin Huaifeng, the eldest son who would inherit the title in the future, would not risk his life.
Therefore, Li Shiming was very surprised by this situation.
"Your Majesty, the most important thing right now is to discuss countermeasures against the Turkic army! There's no need to waste your breath on small matters in my residence!”Qin Qiong was somewhat resistant.
"Just say it!"
Li Shimin slammed the table." Who said your family matters aren't important? If you don't explain clearly, there's no need for today's court meeting to continue!”
Hearing this, Qin Qiong could only say with a bitter face," It's like this. Half a year ago, I saw Huaifeng listening to music and singing in the manor all day. I felt that he was not doing his job properly, so I reprimanded him a few times…
He did not expect that in a fit of anger, that kid would say that he wanted to give up his position as a duke and join the border army!
I thought he was just saying it out of anger, so I didn't take it seriously. I didn't expect him to really go…"
"Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?”Li Shi Min frowned.
This matter was not big, but it was not small!
Yi Country Duke was one of Li Shi Min's most trusted heroes. If his eldest son died in the border town, it would probably cause many people to make a wrong guess.
" At that time, His Majesty was plotting something big…" Qin Qiong revealed a bitter smile.
Li Shi Min was speechless.
Half a year ago was the crucial period of planning for the throne. He really might not have the mood to care about Qin Qiong's family matters.
"Uncle Bao, tell me, which town did Huaifeng join the army in?”Li Shi Min asked.
Qin Qiong didn't say anything and pointed out the location of Lianyun Castle on the military map.
Li Shi Min and the other generals saw the direction Qin Qiong was pointing at and immediately sucked in a breath of cold air…
"Lianyun Castle! It's the frontline of the Great Tang's northwest, bordering the Turks…"
"The Turkic army has invaded the entire country, and Lianyun Castle is a place that must be attacked!”
Young Master Qin, it's very dangerous right now…"
Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, and Li Jing quickly analyzed the situation.
Li Shiming was also a military expert, so he naturally knew that Qin Huaifeng was in a bad situation.
" Lianyun Castle was originally guarded by three thousand Heavenly Army soldiers, but now…"
Li Shi Min punched the table and roared," Luo Yi deserves to die!”
The generals fell silent. Luo Yi was hateful, but the greatest threat they needed to deal with was the two hundred thousand Turkic soldiers.
"Apothecary, if I let you lead the troops to Lianyun Castle, how many troops would you need? How long will it take?" Li Shi Min suddenly asked Li Jing.
Li Jing was stunned. His Majesty wanted him to save Lianyun Castle at this time?!
To save Qin Huaifeng?
As such, who would deal with the two hundred thousand troops of Jie Li and Tuli Khan?
Moreover, the two hundred thousand Turkic soldiers were spread all over the Tang territory. Even if Li Jing went out personally, he might not be able to save Qin Huaifeng.
" Your Majesty…" Li Jing looked troubled.
"I implore Your Majesty to retract your order!”Qin Qiong spoke excitedly and interrupted Li Jing's words." Lianyun Castle is not a place that must be saved. General Li is the pillar of the country and should not put himself in danger. Your Majesty, please consider the overall situation!”
The generals were silent. They knew that Li Shimin wanted to save Qin Huaifeng.
But according to the current situation, this idea was very unrealistic!
In other words, Qin Qiong's eldest son, Qin Huaifeng, was probably destined to die in Lianyun Castle!
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