Most of the people in the room were retired, but in terms of intelligence network, there weren't many who could surpass the people in this room. As soon as the old master finished his words, someone immediately spoke up.
"The Northern Protectorate Manor is under a lot of pressure, and they have submitted petitions to the royal court in hopes that the royal court can ban the salt and iron trade, especially the refined iron trade. However, His Majesty has always been open to the Tang dynasty, so it isn't appropriate for the trade to be restricted. Thus, the petitions were kept in the royal court. "
"Other than that, the Northern Protectorate Manor has also been negotiating with the Tang dynasty. However, the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate have been saying that those are unruly mercenaries, and they have been cracking down on them as well. As such, there's nothing they can do about it. "
In the meeting hall, another white-haired old man with fluttering white hair said.
This was' Elder Ma ', the commander of the cavalry under the old master. Unlike the others, his calligraphy was deep and forceful, yet it didn't lack elegance. He was known as the 'Calligrapher on Horseback'.
Of the old master's subordinates, his calligraphy was the best.
"Eldest gongzi, you are an important official of the royal court, and you have the authority to discuss matters. Can you raise this matter up in the royal court? "
As Elder Ma spoke, he turned to look at Wang Chong's big uncle, Wang Gen.
Wang Gen was already forty-five, and his child was already grown up. But in the eyes of the old master's subordinates, he was still the 'eldest gongzi'.
"It's useless. We also need the horses of the Turkic Khaganate. If we ban the salt and iron trade, we won't be able to get any horses. His Majesty will never agree to this. "
Big Uncle Wang Gen said. The warhorses trained by the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate possessed the strength of tigers and wolves, and this was something that no other power could match up to. It wasn't easy to ban the trade.
Hearing Wang Gen's words, the old subordinates frowned.
"… However, the royal court has already sent men to disintegrate the alliance between the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate. These two Turkic Khaganates have been fighting internally, so it's unlikely that they will be able to work together anytime soon. "
Wang Gen hurriedly added.
"Grandfather, I do have an idea!"
Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Li, had been listening at the side. At this moment, he suddenly stood up, his face revealing a strong desire to perform. In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Wang Chi. Even Wang Chong was no exception.
"We can unite the Northern Protectorate Manor and the Chanyu Protectorate Manor and use the strength of the two Protector-Generals to teach them a harsh lesson. As long as it was like the previous dynasty, let them have a taste of their power, then they will restrain themselves! It can also suppress the arrogance of the Eastern and Western Turks! "
Clenching his fists tightly, Wang Li said.
Upon seeing this, Wang Chong frowned and could not help but shake his head in his heart. All of the men of the Wang Clan hoped to be like grandfather and his old subordinates, achieving great feats by the border.
My cousin is no exception!
However, his cousin's military prowess was obviously not as good as he was in other areas!
"Cousin's thinking is too simple. How could it be that easy to mobilize such a large number of troops? Any operation that involved two protectorates would need to be discussed by the Imperial Court, analyzed on a sand table, and verified by many experts. With such a huge movement, the Eastern and Western Turks would have long known about it. Regardless of whether it is to prepare in advance or to flee a thousand li to avoid the two protectorates, there is more than enough time. "
"Furthermore, before the troops are mobilized, the rations have to be moved first. With so many troops, the amount of rations required isn't a small matter. "
"In theory, this is feasible. But in reality, it isn't feasible at all! "
Wang Chong thought.
It had been more than a year or two since cousin joined the military, but it was clear that he wasn't familiar with the various aspects of the military and the procedures required.
Wang Chong knew that cousin's talent in politics was far greater than his ability in military affairs. However, it was a pity that big uncle wanted him to surpass his big brother and send him into the military, resulting in such a situation.
As expected, upon hearing cousin's words, the old subordinates in the conference hall frowned. Even the old master, who was seated at the top of the conference hall, frowned.
"Hehe, Young Master Li is young and talented. You do have your own ideas."
"Perhaps, this matter might really work."
"The Eastern and Western Turks are too arrogant. Young Master Li is right, they should be suppressed and taught a lesson."
…
The group of white-haired elders nodded in agreement. Even though they were saying words of agreement, it was clear that they were just trying to brush Wang Chong off.
Initially, Wang Chi was still filled with anticipation, thinking that everyone would at least agree to it. But while they did agree to it, there was something amiss about it.
He wasn't a fool, and he immediately sensed that there was something amiss here. His complexion immediately turned awful.
"Sit down!"
Big Uncle Wang Gen finally couldn't help but speak up.
"The Chanyu Protectorate Manor's Protector-General Li Dan and the Anbei Protectorate Manor's Protector-General Zhang Zhiyun have always been at odds with one another. Not too long ago, the two of them even submitted a report to one another, and their relationship is extremely strained. How can it be possible for them to work together to deal with the Eastern and Western Turks? "
Wang Chi's face immediately paled.
Even though he didn't hold a high position in the military, he knew that it was a huge taboo for the commanders to be at odds with one another. Out of respect for the old master, the subordinates of the old master didn't expose him so as not to embarrass him.
He had been thinking of putting on a good show before the old master, hoping to win the acknowledgement of the old master's subordinates. He didn't expect that he would end up making a fool of himself before the crowd, pulling down their impression of him. In an instant, his face flushed red, and he sat down forcefully. Biting his lips, he didn't say a single word.
"Sigh!"
Upon seeing this sight, Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh. Cousin Wang Chong had always been a competitive person. Even though he was a little difficult to get along with, he wasn't a bad person.
In his previous life, he had also suffered such a setback, causing him to fall into dejection. In the end, his relationship with his uncle and aunt fell apart, and in the end, he charged out of the clan, disappearing without a trace.
"Chong-er, what do you think?"
Just as Wang Chong was contemplating how he could help his cousin, the old master suddenly spoke up. However, this time, he wasn't asking his old subordinates, big uncle Wang Gen, or Cousin Wang Li. Instead, he was asking the youngest Wang Chong.
The moment the old master spoke, all of the old subordinates in the conference hall were stunned. They turned to look at Wang Chong, as if this was the first time they had noticed him.
How could this be?
All along, they thought that the old master was pushing for 'Li gongzi' to take over his position. But from the looks of it now, they were wrong.
The one Duke Jiu was pushing for was the teenage child sitting in the corner.
— — To think that they thought that Duke Jiu was only pulling him over to listen in on the discussion to gain some experience.
"Grandfather?"
Wang Chong was taken aback. He felt as if he was lacking in historical data. That's right! He did want to put on a good show to attract everyone's attention.
However, one had to consider the occasion and method of doing so. If he were to suddenly interrupt, it would only make his grandfather's esteemed old subordinates feel that he was being too 'rash'.
At that time, he would be thinking too highly of himself, but going too far was as bad as falling short.
Thus, Wang Chong sat in the corner obediently, listening attentively without saying anything.
Just that, Wang Chong didn't expect that a mishap would come so quickly. His grandfather would actually use an important matter as important as the Turks to seek the opinion of a child like him.
Wang Chong hadn't expected this to happen, so he was caught off guard by the sudden question.
"Speak your mind, there's no need to be afraid!"
The old master said with a smile as he raised his palm to encourage Wang Chong.
The conference hall abruptly fell silent. Wang Chong's big uncle glanced at him deeply, but he didn't say a word. No one knows a son better than the father, and no one knows a father better than the son.
He didn't expect the old master to test Wang Chong so quickly.
The sight before him seemed abrupt, but in truth, it was an intentional move by the old master. In truth, this was an intentional move by the old master. He didn't want Wang Chong to be prepared so as to test his true capabilities.
"To think that the old master would think so highly of him!"
Wang Gen thought as he recalled the scene where Wang Chong presented his sword to the old master. To think that Wang Chong's presentation of his sword actually made the old master feel as though he was a soulmate.
Thinking about it, there was probably a huge relationship between the two.
"Bastard!"
Wang Li didn't know what the old master was thinking, nor did he know what his father was thinking. But upon seeing the old master actually allowing Wang Chong to speak on such an important occasion, he clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth so hard that they nearly shattered.
Turning his head to look at Wang Chong, a deep hostility suddenly flashed across Wang Li's eyes!
"Indeed, Young Master Chong. Feel free to speak your mind. No one will blame you for it! There's no need to be afraid. "
The old master's subordinates also encouraged him.
In their eyes, Wang Chong's silence was a sign of fear. Out of respect for the old master, no one dared to make things difficult for him.
But of course, no one paid him any heed either.
It was impossible to expect a fifteen-year-old child to talk about something as important as the military and national affairs. In their view, the old master's actions were probably to train him.
Ssss!
Wang Chong took in a deep breath, and under everyone's gaze, he finally stood up from his seat. His mind was in turmoil, but a moment later, he slowly calmed down.
The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived. Slowly, immense confidence rose in Wang Chong!
"Grandfather and elders, I believe that the problem in the north doesn't lie in the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate but the royal court! It doesn't lie in the weapons, but in the hearts of the people! In fact, it might not even lie by the borders but within the region! "
Facing everyone's gazes, Wang Chong's voice was powerful and powerful, leaving everyone in the conference hall dumbfounded. Even the old master, who had invited Wang Chong to express his opinion, was taken aback.
"Young Master Chong, what do you mean by 'it doesn't lie in the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate but within the royal court'? What do you mean by 'it doesn't lie in the weapons, but in the hearts of the people, not by the borders but within the region'? I beseech Young Master Chong to elaborate on it. "
'Elder Ye', who was brimming with killing intent, suddenly spoke up with a deep frown on his forehead. Of the old master's subordinates, he was the most proficient in the field of strategy.
His opinion was more than enough to represent the opinions of the other elders.
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