Zhangsun Wuji's Countermeasure
Originally, Li Shiming and Zhangsun Wuji's plan was to let Wang Junlang deal with Li Chengdao while slowly depleting his strength.
However, who knew that Li Chengdao would kill Wang Junlang as soon as he arrived at Youzhou, destroying all their plans.
"It was indeed a wrong decision to let him go. Now that he's far away from Youzhou Province, it's difficult for us to transfer him back.”
Li Shi Min said unwillingly.
Li Chengdao now had a large number of troops in his hands, and he had a master attached to him. If he was placed in a border pass that he could not reach, it would simply make him unable to sleep and eat.
Thinking of this, Li Shiming couldn't help but look at Zhangsun Wuji and asked,""Ancestors, do you have any other ways to deal with Li Chengdao?”
Zhangsun Wuji was his number one strategist and the person he trusted the most, far surpassing Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. He would only discuss such an important matter with Zhangsun Wuji.
“……”
Zhangsun Wuji frowned and fell silent for a moment. After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said,"I don't have a brilliant method, but I do have a simple one.”
"Oh? Tell me."
Li Shi Min asked curiously.
"The solution is simple. We'll use the lack of provisions as an excuse to cut off the supply of provisions to Youzhou and prevent Li Chengdao from growing stronger.”
Zhangsun Wuji said.
The border was bitterly cold, and there was a shortage of supplies. The food and fodder of the garrison troops were almost entirely dependent on the court.
Zhangsun Wuji's plan was to cut off the supply of rations to Youzhou and force Li Chengdao to resist. Then, he would strip Li Chengdao of his title and suppress him.
This method was very simple, but it was very effective.
After hearing Zhangsun Wuji's suggestion, Li Shimin thought about it carefully and decided that this method was very feasible. However, he still asked,
"If Li Chengdao asks the Zheng family for help, the Zheng family of Xingyang might not be able to cut off his rations with their financial resources.”
Zhangsun Wuji smiled and said,""Although the Zheng family of Xingyang is rich and one of the top families, how long can the Zheng family last with tens of thousands of soldiers in Youzhou?”
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Just do as I say.”
Li Shi Min nodded and smiled.”
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After Li Shiming adopted Zhangsun Wuji's plan, he immediately began to implement it.
Early the next morning, they stopped the grain that was supposed to be transported to Youzhou on the pretext of a shortage of grain.
Although the officials knew that Li Shimin was targeting Li Chengdao, they didn't dare to object to Li Shimin's decision.
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Youzhou, the Grand Governor's Office.
Since Li Chengdao came to Youzhou Province, he had occupied Li Yuan's mansion.
Li Yuan was also determined to follow Li Chengdao. She didn't mind at all and even felt very happy.
Li Chengdao was able to stay in his residence all the time because he did not treat him as an outsider.
In the meeting hall, Yue Fei, Xue Wanche, and Feng Li were furious when they saw the news from Chang 'an.
"Li Shi Min, this is too much!”
"I can't wait to kill my way back to Chang 'an and use that traitor's head to pay homage to the Crown Prince's spirit in heaven.”
"Hateful, truly hateful!"
His generals were furious, and Li Chengdao was in a bad mood.
"Li Shimin has cut off the supply of rations from the imperial court to Youzhou. Do you have any countermeasures?" he asked Jia Xu with a frown.”
Jia Xu gently waved the feather fan in his hand and said calmly,"
"Since Your Highness took over Youzhou Province, you were destined to run out of food today.
It was not strange for Li Shi Min to do this.
If you want to solve the food problem, Your Highness can ask the Zheng family of Xingyang for help.”
Li Chengdao's brows did not relax." If I ask for help, the Zheng family will naturally do their best to help.
However, no matter how wealthy the Zheng family was, they could not support so many soldiers in Youzhou endlessly.
Besides, Xingyang was more than a thousand miles away from Youzhou, so transportation was a huge problem.
If Li Shi Min sends troops to intercept us, we won't be able to do anything.”
Jia Xu nodded." Your Highness is right. Therefore, it is not enough to rely on the Zheng family."”
As Jia Xu spoke, he stood up and walked to the front of the geomancy chair in the meeting hall.
Pointing at the Turkic territory north of Youzhou, he said,
"In the depths of the desert, the water and grass are lush, and there are cattle and sheep everywhere.
The Turks come to our border villages every now and then, so why can't we give them a taste of their own medicine and head to the desert to plunder the Turks 'cattle and sheep?”
As Jia Xu's voice fell, Yue Fei, Xue Wanche, and Feng Li agreed unanimously.
"Advisor Jun is right. The Turks often come to harass the borders, killing and looting. We can also go to the grasslands to plunder cattle and sheep!”
Li Chengdao's eyes sparkled.
"Yue Fei! I order you to gather 3,000 men and go deep into the desert to plunder cattle and sheep!”
Yue Fei knelt down on one knee, his face filled with excitement as he promised loudly.
Feng Li and Xue Wanche were extremely envious.
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