When the ministers heard that Princess Chang Le had an idea, they were also very surprised.
Hearing Li Shiming's low shout, Chang Le's face was full of grievances. As his uncle, Zhangsun Wuji quickly eased the atmosphere.
"Your Majesty, why don't we take a break and drink a cup of tea to moisten our throats? We can also listen to the princess 'thoughts.”
Li Shimin saw that Chang Le's eyes were filled with tears, so he coaxed him softly,""Imperial Father's tone is too harsh. If your aunt Princess Ping Yang can lead the army, you can naturally criticize current affairs.”
"The rise and fall of the world, everyone has their own responsibilities. Moreover, as a princess, Lizhi naturally wants to share father's worries. Lizhi doesn't want father to be sad every day.”
Changle remembered Yang Chen's words and used them on himself.
Li Shi Min pondered over her words for a long time before he let out a long sigh and stared at her with burning eyes.
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Tell me what ideas you have. If it's not good, Imperial Father won't blame you.”
Chang Le walked into the hall and bowed solemnly.
"Your son supports the Duke of Liang's plan to join forces with Xue Yantuo to attack the Turks.”
"Why? Don't you know that Xue Yantuo is a Turkic vassal state?”
Li Shi Min's tone suddenly became dignified.
"Your son knows that Xue Yantuo has a grudge with the Turks!”
Swoosh!
As soon as he said this, all the ministers raised their heads and looked at Princess Chang Le.
"Where did this gossip come from?"
Li Shiming snorted heavily. Xue Yantuo was a thousand li away from the Great Tang, separated by the Turks.
Changle was a princess who lived in seclusion. How could she know?
"A friend of your son's speculated."
Chang Le already had an inexplicable trust in Yang Chen, and with Fang Xuanling's suggestion to ally with Xue Yantuo, he was even more convinced now.
Zhangsun Wuji was puzzled. This was the first time that Chang Le had come to Lingzhou City, so he didn't seem to have any friends.
Li Shi Min was also confused. He sat down on a chair and was about to drink a cup of tea when a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
"The hunter who saved you?”
"That's right."
Changle explained to the ministers that he had narrowly escaped death yesterday.
And how Yang Chen deduced that someone was hoarding grain from the price increase of fur and grain.
In the end, he concluded that the Imperial Court was preparing for war and was about to crusade against the Turks. He even said that as long as they allied with Xue Yantuo, the Turks would perish.
Li Shi Min nodded slightly.
The ministers were also amazed. Zhangsun Wuji, the Duke of Qi, had a smile on his face as he boasted.
"Your Majesty, it is the Great Tang's fortune that this hunter in the mountains has such insight.”
Li Jing couldn't help but be surprised. Such a meticulous hunter was most suitable to be a scout in the army. He could see through the slightest movement.
"The Duke of Qi is right. It is not surprising that we know about the movements of the Imperial Court, but he is just a commoner. It was not bad to deduce it just by relying on the grain price.”
"He's just a little clever, he's not presentable, but don't worry Changle, I will reward him.”Li Shi Min waved his hand, obviously thinking that Chang Le had been saved by that kid and exaggerating that kid.
Moreover, that brat didn't explain why Xue Yantuo had a grudge against the Turks.
Changle told him everything he knew, and he didn't expect to influence Li Shiming's decision. He immediately retreated and stood respectfully at the side.
However, Chang Le's words inspired someone.
The Duke of Liang, Fang Xuanling.
Seeing that someone had the same idea as him, he couldn't help but feel confident. He suggested again,"Your Majesty, this subject believes that as long as we send someone to investigate whether Xue Yantuo has any enmity with the Turks, we won't be able to say for sure.”
"If there is enmity, the Great Tang can join forces with Xue Yantuo to attack the Turks, greatly increasing our chances of victory.”
"If there's no enmity, the Great Tang will have to prepare an army to guard against Xue Yantuo when attacking the Turks.”
After Fang Xuanling had sorted out his thoughts, Du Ruhui also stood up. No matter what, he had to send a team of scouts to Xue Yantuo to gather information before making a decision.
Zhangsun Wuji also nodded. Li Jing did not object.
Apart from these important officials, Li Daozong, Qiao Shiwang, and the other generals also gave their own suggestions to fill in the gaps.
Seeing the ministers following Yang Chen's train of thought and gradually coming to a consensus, Chang Le was quite happy.
It was finally time to make a decision!
Li Shi Min took a deep breath, stood up, and ordered with a solemn expression.
"Minister of War Li Jing, accept the decree. I appoint you as the general manager of the Dingxiang Road's army. From today onwards, you will be in charge of all military affairs in the north and will be in charge of the crusade against the Turks.”
"From now on, I won't ask you when you send troops or where you attack.”
Li Shi Min's complete delegation of power meant that the war with the Turks was about to begin.
Li Jing cupped his hands and stepped forward.”
"Prince Consort Commandant Qiao Shiwang, accept the decree. I order you to be a guerrilla general and immediately set off for Mobei to investigate the relationship between Xue Yantuo and the Turks.”
"I don't care how many horses you run to death. I order you to send the news to Lingqiu City within half a month!”
"I accept the decree and will not fail my mission!"
Qiao Shiwang was Li Yuan's son-in-law and was deeply trusted by Li Shimin, so he shouldered this heavy responsibility.
After he received the edict, Li Shimin ordered Fang Xuanling and Zhangsun Wuji to be in charge of the border dispatch to prevent the shortage of logistics.
Under the meticulous arrangements, it could be said that the monarch and his subjects had done their best.
The ministers left one by one, each carrying out their duties. Zhangsun Wuji sighed before he left.
"I hope that hunter boy's information is accurate.”
Li Shi Min heard this sigh.
Yes, he also hoped that Xue Yantuo and the Turks had a grudge.
He also hoped that Fang Xuanling and Hunter Boy were right.
The enmity between the Great Tang and the Turks was a thorn in Li Shimin's heart.
If he wanted to wash away his shame, he had to destroy the Turks.
Li Shi Min looked to the north and said after a long while.
"I hope Qiao Shiwang can bring good news.”
......
Chang Le went to the backyard to visit his mother.
After a sleepless night, Empress Zhangsun saw that Chang Le had calmed down quickly and planned to take a short rest.
Chang Le naturally wouldn't stick to his mother. She was already a young lady.
When he heard from his mother that Chengqian and Li Tai had left the city under the escort of the army, they were harvesting wheat in the fields and experiencing life.
Chang Le felt bored and wanted to leave the mansion, but he learned from the guards at the gate that he was grounded.
It seemed like Imperial Father was afraid that she would 'visit incognito' again.
Chang Le sat by the window, looking at the flowers and plants in the courtyard, full of worries.
"It's so boring, I still have fifteen days before I can find Brother Yang to play.”
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