Night quietly shrouded the palace.
In the imperial study, Li Shimin sat on the couch with a melancholy face. There was a table in front of him with some delicious food and wine on it.
Li Shimin took out a cigarette from behind him, lit it with a match, and took a deep puff.
Phew …
Endless thoughts flashed through his mind. Although he returned victorious from the battle against the Turks and India, he always felt a faint sense of unease.
Although the Turks were forced to retreat to the depths of the grasslands by our army, there are still remnants. If the Turks are not destroyed, how can I be at ease? How can the Tang Dynasty be stable?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin could not help but sigh.
Sigh …
At this moment.
The voice of a young eunuch sounded outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhangsun is here!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin pulled out his wandering thoughts, paused, and said, "Let him in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
A moment later.
The door was pushed open, and Zhangsun Wuji walked in. He bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty!"
"Don't be so polite in the middle of the night!"
Li Shimin waved his hand impatiently, then took a sip of the wine on the table.
Zhangsun Wuji saw His Majesty's worried face and could not help but ask, "Your Majesty, I see that you look haggard and your face is not looking good. Is there something troubling you? Can you tell me? "
"Sigh …"
Li Shimin could not help but sigh, then waved his hand.
"My dear minister, sit down and talk!"
Hearing this, Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward and sat on the left side of Li Shimin, quietly waiting for His Majesty to tell him what was on his mind.
Li Shimin paused and said, "My dear minister, although our army won the battle, we still have not eliminated the remnants. I am still worried!"
Zhangsun Wuji was enlightened when he heard that. It turned out that His Majesty was worried about the matter between the Turks and India. No wonder His Majesty had such a worried expression.
Immediately, he said, "Your Majesty need not worry too much. This time, the Turks and Indians have suffered heavy losses. Under the prestige of our Tang Dynasty, I believe that they will not invade again!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but shake his head. He picked up the cigarette and took another puff. He instantly felt refreshed.
"My dear minister, the Turks are a thorn in my heart. As long as I don't get rid of them, I won't be at ease. The Tang Dynasty won't be stable either!"
When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked. It seemed like His Majesty was preparing to completely eradicate the Turks and Indians to prevent future troubles.
It would pave the way for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne in the future, so that the Crown Prince could sit firmly in the Tang Dynasty and not be troubled by outsiders.
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Wuji frowned and couldn't help but ask, "What is Your Majesty's plan?"
Li Shimin's eyes revealed a hint of fierceness. He suddenly stood up and said.
"I want to send troops to suppress the border and completely eradicate the Turks and Indians. This will shake the prestige of our Tang Dynasty!"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly changed. It was filled with endless killing intent, making Zhangsun Wuji shudder.
However, if His Majesty attacked the Turks and Indians at this time, it would be really bad. There was not much food left for this march.
It was not enough to launch another campaign against the Tujue and India. This time, they had managed to scrape together enough provisions to attack them. If they were to attack them forcefully, they would not be able to do so.
If His Majesty attacked forcefully, our Tang Dynasty would suffer heavy losses. Thinking of this, Zhangsun Wuji's expression changed and he immediately persuaded.
"Your Majesty, please listen to me. This must not happen. Your Majesty, please withdraw your order!"
"Oh?"
Li Shimin looked doubtfully at Zhangsun Wuji and immediately shouted with a displeased expression.
"Is there something wrong with this?"
Zhangsun Wuji stood up and cupped his hands as he pleaded, "Your Majesty, the rations for this expedition were gathered from all over the place. If we were to set off again, the rations wouldn't be enough. I hope that Your Majesty can help us!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin suddenly understood. So it was like this. However, if the Turks are not destroyed, I will not be able to eat or sleep in peace!
What should I do?
This food was gathered from a method that Zhang Feng came up with when he was here. At this time, he had gone to Jiangnan.
It is difficult for him to come back for a while. Without him by my side, I almost lost my mind!
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel helpless.
Alas …
If only that brat was here. He is outstanding in strategy and will definitely have a way to solve this problem for me!
Zhangsun Wuji saw that His Majesty didn't insist on doing things his own way and was deeply gratified. He continued, "Your Majesty, let's discuss this matter in the future. For now, let's save our strength. When we don't have to worry about food, then we will attack the Turks!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin felt a wave of exhaustion. His face was full of helplessness. He could only drop this matter and wait for that brat to come back before making any plans.
At this moment.
In the corridor outside the imperial study.
Suddenly, there was the sound of someone singing.
"The Retired Emperor has arrived!"
As the voice sounded, Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji in the imperial study were shocked!
Why is the Retired Emperor here?
At this time, the Retired Emperor came …
"Your Majesty, this humble subject will not disturb you. This subject will take his leave first!"
But at this time, Li Yuan walked into the imperial study with a smile and saw Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji who was about to leave.
He asked, "Where is my grandson, Chengqian?"
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