Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Since defeating the Western Turks last year, the Tang Dynasty has entered a phase of recuperation.

Because of the birth subsidy reward, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, in addition to daily training and farming, worked hard on their wives and concubines day and night.

After all, having a son would reward you with 20 mu of permanent farmland, free borrowing of oxen, free grain seeds and Zhenguan plows, etc.

Before they had rested for long, the imperial court mobilized an army of 10 to pacify the four kingdoms in southern Xinjiang.

Only a few days have passed, and now we are raising an army of 30 to attack Tubo and Central India. Isn't this an act of warmongering?

Before Lai Ji announced the decree.

Guanglu Qing Gao Jifu was the first to stand up and advise: "Your Highness, I suggest that the campaign against Tubo and Tianzhu be postponed until after the spring plowing next year."

"The imperial court is currently undertaking major tax reforms and a census. Rashly mobilizing too many troops could cause unrest in the country."

"Your Highness, please think again!"

Many princes and aristocratic families opposed the implementation of these two major national policies. Although they did not continue to openly resist, it did not mean that they compromised.

As long as they get the chance, they will definitely stab the court.

Zhao Hongzhi, the Imperial Court Minister, also stood up and said, "Your Highness, Tubo is now a fish on the chopping block. The initiative lies entirely with the Tang Dynasty."

"There are hundreds of thousands of foreign captives within the Tang Dynasty's territory. They are currently doing heavy labor and are undoubtedly filled with resentment."

"Without a sufficient military force to deter them, these people might cause chaos."

"I believe there is no need for the court to rush into battle!"

In addition to the advancement of various major national policies, there were hundreds of thousands of Western Turkic male captives and 10 Indian captives within the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

These people's countries were broken, their wives and daughters were married to Tang soldiers, and they were forced to do the heaviest labor.

They will not always submit to the control of the Tang Dynasty!

Then ministers such as Ma Zhou, Linghu Defen, Cen Wenzhao and Cui Yixuan stood up to dissuade him.

Below the main hall.

The expressions of Changsun Wuji, Yuwen Jie, Yu Zhining and others changed. After looking at each other, their faces were filled with surprise.

After the voices of the officials died down.

Zhang Sun Wuji stood up and said, "I agree with your majesty and the crown prince's decision. I support the imperial court's attack on Tubo and the Indian states!"

"Now that our country is stable and our army is strong, it's time to remove these two stumbling blocks, Tubo and Tianzhu!"

what!

Changsun Wuji actually supports your majesty's decision?

Did Your Majesty discuss this with him privately?

Civil and military officials looked at Zhangsun Wuji's firm attitude, their faces full of curiosity.

at this time.

Yuwen Jie, Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, Xie Shufang and others all stood up and shouted.

"I support sending troops!"

All the officials frowned as they looked at the abnormal behavior of these people from the Guanlong families.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!

These people are so keen on the court launching a war, they must have bad intentions!

Du He turned around and glanced at Changsun Wuji, Yuwen Jie and others, then shook his head indifferently.

Ha ha!

So many little thoughts!

What's the point of having all the tricks if you don't have military power?

The imperial court would not transfer 30 troops to Jiannan Road at once, and after he led the troops to battle, 5 troops would definitely be left to garrison Yongzhou.

In addition, there are thousands of spies in Chang'an City.

What can these aristocratic families and princes of the world accomplish?

Besides, he led an army of 30 to fight, not to die. If these people dared to mess around, he would lead the army back in triumph and deal with the troublemakers in one go.

On the imperial platform.

Li Chengqian said solemnly, "His Majesty's health is deteriorating day by day. He wishes to see the Tang Dynasty conquer Tubo and Tianzhu before he dies!"

"Your Majesty even wants to see our mighty army conquer all the countries in the Western Regions!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Taiji Hall fell into silence.

It turns out that His Majesty is anxious!

After a while.

Hou Junji stood up and said loudly, "Your Highness, I wish to become one of the military commanders and expand the territory for the court!"

Li Ji followed closely behind: "I am also willing to serve as the commander-in-chief of the march!"

Seeing these two Shangshu and Zuo Pushe asking for battle, Cheng Yaojin, Niu Jinda, Xi Junmai, Xue Rengui, Fang Yiai and others stood up and asked for battle.

"The last general invites you to fight!"

All the generals requested to go to war, and what they wanted were the positions of chief marcher and deputy chief marcher.

As for the commander-in-chief of the army, no one volunteered.

After all, the position of commanding 30 troops is a position that no one can ask for, and it can only be decided by His Majesty and the Crown Prince.

When these military generals volunteered to go to war, the civil officials who had initially opposed the war did not continue to persuade them.

Now that the prince has said this, is there anything else they can do to persuade him?

"it is good!"

Li Chengqian shouted "good" with satisfaction.

He waved his hand towards Lai Ji and said, "Lai Ji, announce the decree."

"promise."

Lai Ji bowed and read the imperial edict aloud.

"The Emperor of the Great Tang has decreed the appointment of General Du He of the Left as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, commanding an army of 30 to conquer Tubo and the various Indian states!"

"Du He has full authority to appoint the chief military commanders and deputy chief military commanders of all the armies!"

"All departments of the imperial court must fully cooperate!"

wow~

As Lai Ji finished reading the imperial edict, a huge noise was heard in the hall again.

All the civil and military officials turned their eyes to Du He, their hearts already filled with turmoil.

"Your Majesty asked Du He to appoint the generals?"

"Your Majesty and His Royal Highness, do you really trust Du He not to betray the court?"

"It's too late!"

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, no minister has ever had such great power.

Especially the military god Li Jing, he looked at Du He who slowly stood up, his eyes were dazed.

What a trust this is!

What a grace this is!

Ever since he led his army to defeat Tuyuhun, Your Majesty has no longer allowed him to interfere in military affairs, let alone give him the opportunity to lead troops into battle.

However, since Du He destroyed Baekje, Khitan, Xi, Xun and Western Turks, his prestige in the army has risen to a terrifying level.

Not to mention the more than 100,000 soldiers from Yongzhou Prefecture, who were completely treated as death squads by Du He.

Even for such a person, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince don't suspect him?

Is there any justice...

Du He didn't expect Li Shimin to give such an order. He didn't say anything when he was in Yuhua Palace.

After calming down, Du He held the tablet and spoke loudly.

"I accept the decree!"

"Report your favor on the golden stage, support the Jade Dragon and die for you!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty and Your Highness the Crown Prince, I will lead the army to conquer Tubo and the Indian kingdoms before Yuanzheng arrives!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Taiji Hall fell into silence again.

I will repay your kindness on the Golden Terrace and die for you with the Jade Dragon!

All the civil and military officials were reciting the poem that Du He had just recited, and all kinds of complicated emotions suddenly surged in their hearts.

Heroic! Shocking! Tragic!

As expected of a Korean man!

No wonder His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are so confident in Duke Han Guo. No one can match Duke Han Guo's awareness!

A moment of silence.

A huge shout erupted in the Tai Chi Hall.

"Korean Duke is mighty!"