At this moment.
Along with the voices of opposition and discussion, there were rising voices.
Even the military, Yuchi Gong, and the others began to advise against it.
After all, the Crown Prince guarding the border was a major matter. Once the Turks received the news, the difficulty of this campaign would increase by several times.
This was absolutely not beneficial to the already complicated war situation at the border.
On the contrary, it would lead to an even greater crisis, and it might even destabilize the situation at the border. What would the court officials think?
At this moment.
Li Shimin was also in a difficult position.
He had originally thought that the Crown Prince's decision to guard the border was a little hasty.
But after seeing the armor last night, Li Shimin felt that it was feasible. But after seeing the cannon last night, he completely hesitated.
Although the cannon was very powerful, was it really suitable for the Crown Prince?
Hearing the opposition of almost all the officials, Li Shimin couldn't help but ask, "Crown Prince, what do you think about this?"
Li Chengqian actually had something to say, but he knew that he couldn't say it too early or too late. Hearing Li Shimin's words, he said, "Your Majesty! Sirs, you are right. This matter is indeed lacking in consideration. However, this son believes that if we go to the border, putting aside the war, even if this son is unable to resolve the crisis in the north, it is enough to stabilize the current situation in Longyou Dao! "
Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with a hint of admiration. Just the aura he had just displayed, as well as the calmness and composure, made Li Shimin's eyes light up.
Even many of the officials in the hall were somewhat surprised.
They gradually quieted down, wanting to hear what Li Chengqian's plan was.
Li Shimin waved his hand and asked, "At this time, all the soldiers and garrisons in Longyou Circuit lack winter clothes. Even if you are the Crown Prince, if you don't have something to help them survive this winter, will they trust you?"
Li Chengqian bowed and calmly replied, "Imperial Father, although this son cannot solve the problem of the cold, this son's trip will mean the attention of the court, as well as Imperial Father's love. This is extremely important to the people's hearts."
"This is possible?"
Instantly.
All the ministers were dumbfounded.
They didn't even dare to think about such a thing. After all, if that was really the case, wouldn't it mean that the Crown Prince's trip this time would only be beneficial and not detrimental?
Could it also give the soldiers who couldn't get winter clothes a sense of belonging, stabilize the morale of the army, and win the war?
Although many officials had received the news that the Emperor wanted the Crown Prince to guard the borders, the premise was that Sheng Zhou and Feng Zhou were safe.
However, not only did something happen in Feng Province and Sheng Province, but the sudden change in the weather also exposed the lack of food and clothing in the army. Otherwise, how could the ministers be at ease?
This was the Crown Prince, the hope of the Tang Dynasty. Once the news of the Crown Prince guarding the border and the Tang Dynasty's army reached the ears of the Turks, then …
As a result, this war would only break out more fiercely. And if the Turks really captured the Crown Prince, what would the result be?
At this time, seeing the officials like this, Li Chengqian was instead calm and composed as he said, "I know what all of you are thinking about, but if there is someone who can finalize the winter supplies in the army in a short period of time, then what harm is there in not going?"
Instantly.
Everyone was speechless.
Who dared to make a guarantee about this?
At this time, the Crown Prince actually talked about such a thing. This …
In an instant, everyone shut their mouths.
Seeing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh and say, "The Crown Prince is right. The biggest crisis at this time is the winter supplies. Dear ministers, who has a solution?"
Silence.
Silence.
There was a deathly silence.
Everyone consciously shut their mouths.
They didn't dare to say a word.
Li Shimin instantly felt a little suffocated in his heart.
All the ministers and generals in the court, so many people, didn't even have a solution. This …
"Alas!"
Li Shimin sighed deeply and said, "I was also worried about the Crown Prince guarding the border, but I didn't know the situation in Longyou had become like this. Last night, I received an urgent message from Longyou, saying that countless soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are suffering from the cold in Ganzhou, Shazhou and other places. Ministry of Works, Du Zhi, and the Land Administration, I order you to come up with a solution in three days. No mistakes!"
At this time, the Land Administration, Du Zhi, and the minister of the Ministry of Works suddenly changed their faces.
It turned the color of pig liver.
But what could they do?
At this time, the only things that could make winter clothes were nothing more than paper, mulberry, and hemp. But even if they had the raw materials now, it would take a lot of them!
Moreover, the journey was long. It would take at least one or two months to make it.
Li Shimin also knew about this, but what could he do?
If they didn't make it now, it wouldn't be a good thing.
After all, if they really did it, it would be a big deal.
How could they make it?
At this time, they couldn't help but ask for help.
After hesitating for a while, Yuchi Gong said, "Your Majesty, I may have a solution in a short time!"
"…"
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