The next day, Li Shimin held a court meeting as usual.
The ministers first carried out their daily reporting work. After reporting, the court session was about to end.
"Li Jing, Wei Zheng, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, stay here. I have something to discuss with you.”
Li Shiming said when the court meeting ended.
The ministers looked at each other and nodded.
After the court session ended, Li Shimin went to the royal study, followed by a few ministers.
"Your Majesty, why are you looking for us?”
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but ask.
Li Shi Min sat steadily on the soft futon and smiled,""Now that the Yellow River flood has been settled, it's time to move on to attacking the Turks!”
Yuchi Gong's eyes lit up at the mention of the Turks.
"Your Majesty, are you finally going to act against those Turkic bastards? This father has long since been unable to hold it in!”
The dark-faced Yuchi Jing rolled up his sleeves, his face instantly becoming excited.
"Your Majesty, I couldn't help but want to f * ck these guys!" Cheng Yaojin laughed.”
Li Shi Min smiled." Everything is ready now. I plan to send an army to attack the Turks in three days!"”
The ministers nodded in agreement with Li Shimin's decision.
Before this, they had already recruited soldiers and horses and made ample preparations. Through the promotion of potatoes and sweet potatoes, they obtained sufficient military rations.
In addition, there was also Lin Yun's binoculars, which could predict the enemy's movements.
According to the information Lin Yun had provided, the Turks were facing a snowstorm, so it was a good opportunity for them to strike first.
"Your Majesty, who do you plan to let lead the army?”
Fang Xuanling asked softly.
Li Shi Min's gaze swept across the three generals.
Then, his gaze stopped on Li Jing.
Unlike Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin, Li Jing was brave and resourceful. He was a very famous general in the previous dynasty.
Sensing Li Shiming's gaze, Li Jing's face turned serious. His eyes shone with a hint of anticipation.
"Li Jing, listen up!"
Li Shi Min flung his robe and shouted with a serious face.
"Your subject is here!"
Li Jing immediately took a step forward, his face filled with excitement. To be able to lead an army to kill the Turks and make a name for himself was the goal of a general.
"I order you to be the Great General of the Western Expedition and lead three hundred thousand elite soldiers to attack the Turks!”
Li Shi Min took out a dark yellow Commander Seal and handed it to Li Jing.
"This subject has received the decree!"
Li Jing bowed deeply, his expression extremely serious and serious as he took the commander's seal with both hands.
Then, Li Shi Min patted Li Jing's shoulder and said with a smile,"Li Jing, I will send your army off in three days!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Jing's expression became serious as he bowed deeply. At the same time, his heart burned with anticipation as he looked forward to leading the army and defeating the Turks in one fell swoop, making a name for himself!
Li Shiming and the other officials continued to discuss the details of the expedition, and after a few hours, the discussion came to an end.
The ministers left the royal study. After Li Shimin finished reading the memorials, he finally had some free time.
"Right, Wang Sheng, is Retired Emperor in the Imperial Palace?”
Li Shi Min asked.
"Your Majesty, the Retired Emperor went to Lin Yun Manor early this morning." Wang Sheng respectfully replied.”
"Oh."
Li Shiming nodded and quickly remembered that he hadn't visited Lin Yun's manor for many days.
Li Shimin had yet to thank him for his contribution in the flood resistance.
Li Shi Min changed into casual clothes and led a group of Imperial Guards to Lin Yun's house.
……
"General! Hahaha, Old Li, you lost to me again!”
Qingyang County, in the courtyard, Lin Yun was playing chess with Li Yuan.
The 'car' in his hand landed in front of the 'general'.
A certain death had formed on the chessboard.
"Old Li, you lost again."
Lin Yun smiled at Li Yuan with a smug expression.
Li Yuan's old face immediately fell. He shook his head helplessly and said,"Little Lin, your chess skills are too good. I lost ten games in a row!”
"Hahaha, good luck, just good luck!”
Lin Yun said with a smile.
Before the Tang Dynasty, there were only four kinds of chess pieces: generals, chariots, horses, and pawns. It was far less complicated and changeable than the chess of later generations. It was very easy to play.
Lin Yun was very proficient in Chinese chess in the past, and he was like a fish in water when playing this ancient Chinese chess, winning every game.
"Old Li, if you're willing to bet, you have to admit defeat. Either you give me the silver or go ride a horse in circles.”
Lin Yun said with a smile.
Li Yuan touched his pouch and found that all the silver inside had been lost to Lin Yun.
"I'll ride in circles!"
Li Yuan said angrily, then stood up and walked towards the tall horse in the middle of the courtyard.
Li Yuan mounted his horse and started to circle around the pavilion.
Lin Yun set the rules. The loser had to pay 50 taels of silver or ride a horse around the pavilion 30 times.
Li Yuan had no money to pay, so he naturally had to ride around.
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