"An urgent report from 800 li. General Li Yi has killed 50,000 enemies in the first battle!”
"A great victory in Youzhou!"
"General Li Yi killed 50,000 enemies!"
A fast horse galloped through the city gate of Chang 'an and galloped along the wide Vermilion Bird Avenue.
The soldiers on horseback raised the flags in their hands and shouted as they ran.
Upon hearing this news, the commoners who had been minding their own business by the roadside were in an uproar.
"General Li Yi killed 50,000 enemies in the first battle. Is that true?”
"Nonsense, haven't you heard how powerful General Li Yi is? This is absolutely true!"
"Do any of you know how many people General Li Yi brought with him when he went out?”
"Let me tell you secretly. Don't tell anyone. The mother-in-law of my second aunt's son is working in a high official's house. I heard that General Li Yi only brought 3,000 people with him!”
"Whoa! 3,000 to 50,000!"
“……”
Amidst the discussions.
The messenger soldier had already arrived at the palace gate of the Imperial City.
This urgent report was sent to Li Shi Min as fast as possible after three horses died on the way from Youzhou.
"Report!"
The soldier sent by Li Yi to deliver the message knelt in the Xuanzheng Hall and said in front of the civil and military officials,"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, General Li Yi has won a great victory in Youzhou. In the first battle of Xiang County, he killed fifty thousand Turkic soldiers and has already built a fortress outside Xiang County!”
After a moment of silence.
Everyone was in an uproar!
Li Shi Min couldn't hide the joy on his face as he stood up,
"Say it again, how many did you behead?”
The messenger soldier was full of confidence.
"Fifty thousand! Not a single one was left alive. All of them were beheaded and made into a capital to intimidate the Turks!”
Second Emperor Li happily walked back and forth on his high seat.
"Good, good, good!"
"Finally, there's something good!"
At this moment, all the civil and military officials knelt down and shouted in unison,
"Your Majesty is wise. Ten thousand years for the Great Tang!"
Second Emperor Li was delighted. He smiled and raised his hand at them.
"Everyone, get up! Get up!"
Behind everyone, a person suddenly stepped out from the military officials 'side.
Duke Wei, Li Jing!
Li Jing was one of the top generals under Li Shi Min, and as soon as he stepped out, he attracted many gazes.
What did he want to say by standing out at this time?
Li Jing bowed to Li Shi Min and said,"
"I have something to report to Your Majesty."
Li Shi Min was very happy, he waved his hand and said,
"Beloved Minister, just say it!"
Li Jing didn't waste any time and said directly,"
"Your Majesty, please send out all the troops in Chang 'an to aid Youzhou and help General Li Yi calm the situation in Youzhou!”
The smile on Li Er's face gradually faded.
Li Jing continued,"
"Your Majesty, it must be understood that General Li Yi's three thousand men were able to kill fifty thousand enemies in this campaign against the Turks.”
"However, although General Li Yi is a godlike soldier, and this subject is ashamed of his inferiority, I don't believe that he can defeat the remaining two hundred thousand Turkic soldiers with just three thousand men!”
"Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to transfer all the troops of Chang 'an to Youzhou and take advantage of the current good situation to reclaim the lost land!”
In the hall, one could hear a pin drop.
Li Shi Min didn't say anything and just let Li Jing kneel awkwardly on the spot.
Including Li Er and Li Jing, as well as the ministers, they all knew one thing.
That was, the wise and mighty Emperor would not transfer the remaining troops of Chang 'an to Li Yi.
Li Jing's report today could be said to be winking at a blind man.
"Beloved minister, zhen knows that you are thinking for the sake of the Great Tang.”
Li Shi Min said lightly, the smile on his face gone.
"However, have you ever thought about how much hidden danger it would cause if Chang 'an's army were to come out in full force?”
"Youzhou is indeed a dangerous pass, a place that all military strategists must fight for.”
"But Chang 'an is the hub of the Great Tang!”
"Chang 'an has less than twenty thousand soldiers left. Even if they were all released, could they defeat the two hundred thousand Turks?”
Li Jing wanted to say something, but he was stopped by Li Shimin's gaze.
The Emperor's dignified tone turned gentle."
"If Chang 'an exists, then the Great Tang will exist. The safety of the Great Tang is a danger."
That's all.
Li Jing was deflated. He also knew that since Second Emperor Li had already said this, there was definitely no room for negotiation.
He didn't try to say anything more. He just bowed and silently returned to the ranks.
After that, the officials in the court were discussing something, but Li Jing no longer listened.
He thought to himself.
Your Majesty, everyone knows that Chang 'an is short of troops. If the army of less than 20,000 is placed in Youzhou, Chang' an will have no soldiers to use.
However, Li Yi only brought 3,000 troops with him when he set out!
If the three thousand men had been successful in a sneak attack, and with Li Yi's reputation, killing fifty thousand Turks was a pleasant surprise, but it was not too shocking.
However, not to mention how many of those 3,000 people were left after the battle.
Even if all of them survived, three thousand would have to face two hundred thousand Turks.
It was like hitting a rock with an egg.
Your Majesty, do you want Li Yi to sacrifice his life for the country?
Li Jing's mind wandered as he thought about it, but the result he came up with sent a chill down his spine!
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