Although he had some Hu blood in him, he didn't have a good influence on these Hu people. Otherwise, he wouldn't have praised Ran Min and killed Hu Ling.
Zhang Feng nodded. "These three stratagems of mine are all linked to one another. If we use all three stratagems together, we will definitely be able to scare the Turks so badly that they will never dare to raid the Great Tang again."
"Haha, boy, why didn't I see that you are so smart before?"
Cheng Yaojin patted Zhang Feng's shoulder and laughed.
"Do you think I'm like you, a boor?"
Zhang Feng glanced at Cheng Yaojin.
"You little brat …"
Cheng Yaojin was about to scold back, but found Li Shimin's pair of tiger-like eyes staring at him, and quickly shut his mouth.
"Feng, it's getting late. We have to go back and discuss how to report to Lord Zhangsun."
Li Shimin smiled.
"Yes, yes, this is indeed a big deal. You should go back and find Lord Zhangsun. You must tell him the seriousness of this matter. Don't be careless."
Zhang Feng nodded and reminded.
"Okay, then we'll go first."
After that, Li Shimin cupped his hands and quickly walked out of the room. Everyone followed closely behind.
"You must remember the seriousness of this matter."
Zhang Feng reminded him loudly.
Li Shimin waved his hand, indicating that he understood.
Outside the door.
Li Shimin put his hands behind his back and looked gloomy.
This time, he came to the Zhang Mansion just to solve the problem of Tubo and Tuyuhun. He didn't expect Zhang Feng to bring up the Turks.
This was truly a case of one wave rising after another before the first wave had even subsided.
However, he never doubted Zhang Feng's words. Instead, he trusted him.
Although he had three plans to defeat the enemy, he still had a trace of worry in his heart.
This might be the sense of crisis as an emperor.
He turned his head and glanced at everyone. "Everyone, go back to the Imperial Study to discuss political affairs."
After that, Li Shimin walked forward without looking back.
Everyone looked at each other and followed closely behind without saying a word.
No one spoke a word along the way. Everyone rushed back to the Imperial Study.
Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne with one hand supporting his head and the other holding a cigarette. "You all heard what Feng Zi said just now. Tell me what you think."
Everyone looked at each other, but no one had the intention to speak.
After all, this matter was far too important. The Turkic invasion had yet to be confirmed, so how could they speak of it?
Li Shimin lit the cigarette on the oil lamp and took a puff. He glanced at the crowd and finally fixed his eyes on Wei Zheng. "Wei Zheng, you say something."
Wei Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I just heard from Feng Zi that this matter was said by his master. I think it is most likely true."
Li Shimin nodded and exhaled a mouthful of smoke. "Well, go on."
"I think the three plans Feng Zi mentioned just now are feasible. First, the Turkic people are located at the northern border of the Tang Dynasty. Once they invade, they will cause immeasurable losses to the people at the border. If we evacuate the people and supplies at the border, the Turkic people who travel long distances will not be able to get supplies. Without horses and food, we can turn from passive to active. Second, according to the report of the spies of the Tang Dynasty in the Turkic people, there are indeed many gods in the Turkic people, and there are often wars between the tribes. Third, the foreign races have always had a great hatred for us, not to mention the Lulin and Wanderers at the border. Once the order to kill them is issued, it will definitely cause a reaction."
Li Shimin glanced at everyone. "What about you? What do you think? "
"I think it is feasible."
"I second it."
…
Li Shimin nodded and said, "In that case, Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin will be in charge of scorching the defense and clearing the wilderness. They will evacuate all the people at the border. If they can take away the things, take them away. If they can't, burn them. Wei Zheng will be in charge of contacting the spies of the Tang Dynasty in the Turkic people and let them leak information to cause a disturbance in the grassland. The order to kill them will be issued after these two things are done."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed.
After receiving the order, Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin immediately left the Imperial Study. As generals, they naturally knew the importance of this matter. They took two horses from the guards and mobilized 10,000 people to gallop toward the border.
The border was not very far, but it was not close either. Even if they rushed without stopping, it would still take a day and a night.
But when they thought of the people at the border, they were shocked. In order to reduce the casualties of the Tang Dynasty, they ordered that everyone could only rest for two hours a day.
Finally, under the tireless rushing of the people, the large group arrived at Yanmen Pass on the third day.
When the soldiers guarding the pass saw Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong holding the token in their hands, they quickly let them pass.
The north had been barren since ancient times. At a glance, there were only deserts and very few people. Because the people at the border had to resist the invasion of the Turkic people and the blizzards, most of them lived together and built a large village.
However, there was only sand in front of them. There was no living thing at all. This made Yuchi Gong dumbfounded.
"Alas, Old Cheng, what about the people at the border?"
Cheng Yaojin took the straw in his mouth and glanced around. He could not help but frown and say, "How do we know? Send two soldiers to take a look first. "
Yuchi Gong glanced at the soldier leading the horse and said, "Old Wang, give me the reins. You take a group of people to look for the people nearby."
The soldier called Old Wang nodded and handed the reins to Yuchi Gong. He then led a group of people and disappeared in front.
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