Chang 'an, Dew Hall.
It was late at night, but the hall was still brightly lit. Li Er had not fallen asleep yet.
Today, the huge machine of the Tang Empire finally rumbled and began to move. Emergency reports from all over the world poured into Chang 'an like snowflakes.
Chang 'an was already under martial law, but at the moment, there were only tens of thousands of troops around Chang' an that could be mobilized.
Even more troops were too far away from Chang 'an.
Li Eryi looked at the urgent reports sent from all over the world while looking at the map. From time to time, he would pick up chess pieces and place them on the map.
He was nervously deducing the path of the Turkic invasion, trying to think of the best way to deal with it.
Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, and Du Ruhui were all sitting at the side with solemn expressions.
"Yuchi Jingde fought a fierce battle with the Turks in Jingyang, capturing the enemy general Ashidewumeicui alive and killing more than a thousand Turkic cavalry.”
Fang Xuanling picked up an urgent report. He didn't read out the contents of the report, but went straight to the most important point.
Urgent documents from all over the country piled up like a mountain, and the most important contents had to be picked out for the emperor's reference.
"Good, Jing De didn't let down Zhen's hopes. This battle was well fought!”
Li Er's face revealed a long-lost joy.
During this period of time, there was almost no exception to the urgent reports sent from all over the world. It was either the loss of cities, land, or defeat.
Or the Turks would pillage and kill, committing countless crimes, slaughtering the people of the Great Tang like pigs and sheep…
The Turks were powerful and had many soldiers, all of whom had been through hundreds of battles.
However, most of the soldiers in the frontline were Li Jiancheng's former subordinates.
These people did not know how to fight, and their ability to train soldiers was also very limited.
In addition, they had their own ulterior motives, making it extremely difficult for them to coordinate with each other.
Not to mention that the Turkic soldiers were strong and far superior to the defenders.
Under the influence of a series of factors, the Turks were able to advance south with ease.
Many cities couldn't resist for more than an hour or two before they were destroyed.
This time, the Turks had left no survivors in their wake.
Thinking of the tragic scenes described in those memorials, everyone in the hall was extremely angry.
Now that they had finally heard the news that the Tang army had won the battle, everyone in the hall was extremely excited.
"The Turks have given up on attacking Jingyang and are continuing to march south toward Chang 'an.”
Li Jing's expression was unprecedentedly solemn.
The people in the hall also fell silent.
"Apothecary, in your opinion, how many more days before the Turkic army reaches Chang 'an City?”
The moment Li Er said this, the few people in the hall looked at Li Jing.
"Your Majesty, the Turks are fast. In my opinion, the Turks will arrive at Chang 'an City in three days.”
Heavy breathing sounded in the hall.
Three days.
Time was simply too fast for the Great Tang.
Li Er frowned slightly.
"If the Turks attack Chang 'an, can Chang' an hold on?”
Li Er muttered.
The hall instantly fell silent.
"Right Pushe Feng Deyi wrote a letter requesting Your Majesty to move the capital.”
Fang Xuanling said after a while.
Feng Deyi used to be a subordinate of the Heavenly Strategy General's manor and worked under Li Er.
However, he had secretly colluded with Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.
Although Li Er was well aware of this, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji had been eliminated after the incident at Xuanwu Sect.
They had many followers in the court.
Li Er needed Feng Deyi to stabilize the court, so he pretended not to know for the time being. Instead, he promoted him to the right servant.
Of course, these were all for show. Li Er would never discuss real secrets with him.
Otherwise, Feng Deyi would also be sitting here.
Hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Li Er scolded angrily.
"This old fellow is afraid of death. I'm afraid he'll wet his pants before the Turkic soldiers arrive.”
Everyone present was his confidant, so Li Er did not hide it.
Li Er had never considered moving the capital.
If the Great Tang truly moved its capital out of fear of the Turkic army, it would truly be finished.
Today, in order to avoid the Turkic army, the capital has been moved back a thousand li.
Tomorrow, the Turks would advance another thousand li, so where should they retreat to?
Besides, what about the people?
As a monarch, how could he ignore the people of the world and only seek his own temporary comfort?
"Your Majesty, there are a few military reports from the scouts in the rear.”
Li Jing was holding some military reports in his hands.
"Speak!"
"Li Yuansheng has led several hundred brave and skilled soldiers to fight for thousands of li, wiping out many Turkic soldiers and saving countless civilians.”
Li Er was slightly stunned.
Li Yuansheng?
Which Li Yuansheng?
"Is this true?"
Li Er asked in disbelief.
Fang Xuanling's expression changed drastically.
How could that prodigal have such ability?
"Yesterday, there was a military report. However, the things described in it seemed to be too exaggerated, so I didn't dare to believe it easily.”
"Today, there are a few military reports that mention this matter. The military reports say that many commoners saw it with their own eyes.”
"According to the military reports, this army of a few hundred has probably killed tens of thousands of Turkic soldiers.”
"What?"
Li Shi Min stood up and grabbed the military report from Li Jing's hands.
How, how was this possible?
This was too unbelievable…
Li Yuansheng?
Don't raise Li Yuansheng!
Once upon a time, this folk song resounded throughout Chang 'an.
Even Emperor Li Er had heard of it.
He was a slut who had been helped up by mud.
Could he really accomplish such illustrious feats for the Great Tang?
This was impossible, absolutely impossible!
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