The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"If I were in Li Er's position, I'd probably be tempted to skin Jieli Khan alive."

As Emperor Taizong, whose ascension to the throne was not entirely legitimate, Zhu Di deeply appreciated the writing on the sky.

People like them want nothing more than to achieve something great.

The most correct thing to do is to make the world acknowledge that he is sitting on this throne.

Even Li Er was somewhat different from him.

Li Yuan is still alive, and he can see everything that is happening right now!

If he doesn't handle it well, Li Yuan will definitely ridicule him mercilessly.

“Indeed, at that time, I really wanted to skin Jieli alive with my own hands.”

Li Er spoke softly.

He considered this the greatest disgrace of his life.

Even now, thinking back on it, I can't help but feel angry.

"But when I actually brought him before me, I didn't want to kill him anymore."

"For someone who could stain my life, to die so easily is too cheap. It would be better to keep him alive as a warning to me that I must never be careless, no matter when or what enemy I face."

At the same time, the update of the writing on the sky will also be fully revealed, as this is something that Li Er considers a disgrace.

The banks of the Wei River are very close to Chang'an.

If they remain steadfast and do not venture out, all the people in the surrounding area will suffer, and countless people will become slaves of the Turks.

If they were to leave the city to fight, and were to be defeated, even Chang'an would be breached, and not only Li Shimin, but the entire Tang Dynasty would become a laughing stock.

Most of the ministers felt that they should hold their ground and wait for Yuchi Jingde to lead the army to repel the enemy.

However, everyone also knew that Yuchi Jingde did not have many troops at his disposal. In addition, the Turkic cavalry was highly mobile, and by the time reinforcements from other places arrived, the surrounding area would have already been looted.

Holding fast means abandoning a large number of people.

Despite his ministers' repeated emphasis on prioritizing the stability of the nation, Li Shimin had already made his decision.

Fang Xuanling and the others seemed to have already guessed what he wanted to do.

Despite widespread opposition and skepticism, he imprisoned the envoy sent by Khagan Jieli, and then led the remaining ten thousand or so men in Chang'an to deploy a feint along the Wei River.

At the same time, he warned everyone that this was not just a feint.

If Khagan Jieli wants war, then let us meet him head-on; he will lead the charge, fighting before the enemy ranks!

"Only Li Er could have such courage."

Facing 200,000 elite Turkic soldiers, our side had only about 10,000 combat-ready troops.

Defending the city is a decision with almost no risk.

All it takes is sacrificing the people around Chang'an to secure the stability of the capital.

In this situation, 99% of people would choose to stay in the city and wait for reinforcements to arrive!

The Turkic army, fearing the Tang reinforcements, could not capture Chang'an and would only loot the city before obediently leaving.

But Li Er's decision was different from that of most people.

This is his dignity!

"To say that only Li Er has this courage might be a bit arbitrary, but throughout history, there should be no more than two people who would make such a choice."

Anyone would have to admit that Li Er's courage and determination are admirable!

"Especially after ascending the throne, it's easy to say 'Imperial Commander's Personal Campaign,' but how many people can actually charge into battle before a vast army?"

Old Zhu sighed.

Zhu Di silently raised his hand.

"Dad, I'm really good!"

"Not long ago, I personally led an expedition against the northern deserts. That old dog Mahmud was beaten so badly that he didn't even dare to raise his head. In the end, he obediently submitted to my Great Ming and paid tribute!"

His tone was full of pride and self-satisfaction, as if he were showing off.

He boasted about his achievements and showed Zhu Yunwen that he was more suitable to be emperor than Zhu Yunwen!

"Alright, enough bragging. We know your character, Fourth Brother. As for governing a country, that's another story, but when it comes to military campaigns, you were trained by us. How could you be bad?"

Old Zhu had no doubt about Zhu Di's words.

He knew the fourth brother's personality very well.

No matter what kind of enemy we face, no matter how big the gap in combat power between us and the enemy, no matter whether we can win or not, one thing is beyond doubt.

He'd definitely dare to charge in and fight.

Just like the Fengtian Rebellion!

"I'd rather die standing than live on my knees!"

"Perhaps this is also a true reflection of Li Er's heart on the banks of the Wei River?"

Even if it meant dying on the battlefield, he was unwilling to return to defend Chang'an, despite Li Yuan's sarcastic accusations and those who said he was inferior to Li Jiancheng.

"What? Do you all think I'm courting death? Gambling with my life?"

"Everyone, don't overthink it. A mere Jieli is not enough to force me to such a point."

Seeing that the atmosphere among the people on the sky was a bit off, Li Er didn't let them sigh for too long.

The main problem is that these people are getting more and more distorted in their statements.

What does it mean to prefer dying standing up rather than living on your knees?

"...With just over ten thousand men facing a two hundred thousand Turkic troops, if the feint is discovered and Jieli launches a direct attack, can you survive?"

Some people couldn't help but question it.

"Why not?"

Li Er snorted coldly.

"Although Jieli has an army of 200,000, it is a motley crew. The various tribes unite, and they only have interests in their eyes and no enemies. They can do well when things are going well, but once they face adversity, they will easily be defeated."

"My ten thousand men are all elite troops, and Yuchi Jingde is still lurking behind enemy lines, ready to attack from both sides. Do you really think I have no chance of winning?"

How could Li Er be a reckless person!

After setting up a feint, Li Shimin personally led Gao Shilian, Fang Xuanling, and others to the Wei River.

He faced Jieli across the water and angrily denounced Jieli for breaking the alliance.

His heroic and imposing appearance startled the Turkic generals and commanders, who all dismounted to pay homage, including Jieli himself, who broke out in a cold sweat.

Upon seeing the Tang army's banners fluttering and their imposing military might behind Li Er, they immediately lost their will to fight.

The biggest reason they dared to go south was that they had heard about the internal strife in the Tang Dynasty and wanted to take advantage of its weakness to seize the opportunity to take control of the Central Plains. Even if there was no opportunity, they could still make a fortune!

But judging from the current situation, he doesn't look weak at all; he's clearly incredibly strong.

Faced with Li Shimin's resolute rebuke and the intimidating presence of his well-organized army, Jieli ultimately failed to make up his mind to launch an attack.

Two days later, Jieli chose a peaceful resolution and signed a peace agreement with Li Shimin on the Wei River Bridge, with both sides sacrificing a white horse as a pledge.

After the alliance was established, Li Shimin took out a large amount of gold and silver from his own private treasury and gave it to them.

In exchange, Jieli originally intended to offer three thousand warhorses and ten thousand sheep as a return gift, but Li Shimin refused, only asking him to release the people of the Central Plains.

The battle, which was thrilling but ultimately ended without serious consequences, was resolved without a trace.

There was no submission, no cession of territory, and even the idea of ​​paying reparations seems a bit far-fetched.

This very alliance along the Wei River became a stain that Li Shimin found difficult to speak of!

"Some people regard the Treaty of Wei River, which stipulated that China would not submit to the emperor, pay tribute, cede territory, or pay reparations, as a stain. Some people..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, treating the Treaty of Chanyuan as a merit, and then having to perform the Fengshan ceremony, really lowers the standard of the Fengshan ceremony!"