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Chapter 5: A Clash of Thunder

"I said, Lao Li, since you call me brother, I might as well give you a piece of advice. It's best to build the bookstore quickly, otherwise, I'm afraid the current situation will be unstable!"

Mu Jiuge held the wine glass and said swayingly.

In later generations, people were given nicknames and poured a cup of wine!

When the soul comes through, the situation is similar!

After two cups, your brain begins to lose control!

"The current situation is unstable? How to put it?"

The alcohol content of the distilled wine was very high, and Li Er was also a little tipsy at this time, but only just tipsy.

He heard Mu Jiuge's words clearly and immediately frowned.

The other people were still immersed in the fine wine and food, and didn't take his words seriously at all, thinking they were just casual remarks!

"If I tell you, you... you guys are not allowed to tell anyone else!"

"Don't worry, little brother!"

"A conflict is about to break out between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, and a great... war is about to break out! If we don't set up a bookstore before then, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient to do anything in the troubled times!"

Mu Jiuge's body was swaying and his speech began to be slurred.

"Bangdang..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the wine glass in Changsun Wuji's hand suddenly fell onto the stone table, and the wine spilled all over him without him noticing.

Cheng Yaojin's hand, which was about to pick up the vegetables happily, froze in mid-air and made no further moves!

Even Li Er was shocked, but he still gave Changsun Wuji a blow in the eyes!

"Ouch! I'm so sorry. I heard there's going to be a war, so I'm a little nervous!"

Realizing his gaffe, Changsun Wuji quickly made an excuse and wiped the spilled wine on the table with his sleeve robe.

Afterwards, the few old guys exchanged looks with each other, and the turmoil in their hearts was beyond words!

The imperial court's decision to go to war with the Turks was a draft they had just agreed upon internally, and it had not yet been spread. Except for the six ministers, not even the other ministers in the imperial court knew about it. How did he, an ordinary citizen, know about it?

They knew the importance of this matter very well, and it was impossible for them to tell it to anyone else, and they didn't dare to tell it to anyone else!

"Humph! Fortunately, my wine glass was not broken. Otherwise, I would have to...have to ask you to pay for it!"

Mu Jiuge didn't know what they were thinking, and was still clamoring for money for the wine glass.

"How much is a broken clay cup worth? I'll pay you a jade set later!"

Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said very generously.

"really?"

"Of course, but tell us first, how did you know about this?"

Changsun Wuji asked tentatively.

Who leaked the news, or was this guy just talking nonsense while he was drunk?

"Isn't this obvious! The Turks... the Turks often invade our border with the Tang Dynasty, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil. The people on the border complain endlessly! Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and you will definitely not keep silent. You have never taken action before, just waiting for an opportunity!

Now that the opportunity has come, Your Majesty will definitely not miss it!"

"What chance?"

Li Er's eyes flashed with a strange light.

Because what this guy said is true!

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there have been conflicts with the Turks.

And he is indeed waiting for the opportunity!

"Of course it's the Turkic Khan! These uncles and nephews have been grudges for a long time. No one can like the other, and now civil strife breaks out! This is the best time for the Tang Dynasty!"

When he said these words, Mu Jiuge was still vague, but there was a hint of clarity in his eyes.

"Gulu..."

His words made everyone's scalp numb and they were so shocked that they couldn't say a word. The only sound they could hear was the sound of swallowing saliva.

Good guy, this is not a country man, he is obviously a prophet!

Analyze the situation between the two countries accurately!

The reason why the imperial court has not sent troops in these years is because it is waiting for such an opportunity, and even instigated it!

"What? Are you scared?"

Looking at the expressions of the old guys, Mu Jiuge glanced at everyone with a wicked smile.

Then he waved his hand and said, "Okay, you don't have to be too afraid, this battle may not really be possible!"

"Why is this?"

These words puzzled Li Shishi.

The draft of sending troops has been discussed many times among the six ministers, including the marching route, combat plan and generals. They have almost finished it, but they just need to be brought to the court for discussion. Why do they say that the battle cannot be fought?

"Because if you don't bring peace to the world! If you beat me, the Tang Dynasty will definitely lose!"

"boom……"

His calm words suddenly exploded in the minds of Li Er and others.

"What do you, a country man, know? We are in the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty now, when the people are prosperous and powerful, and there are countless powerful soldiers and generals. How come we are bound to lose?"

Cheng Yaojin, who had always been on Mu Jiuge's side before, suddenly stopped.

As a military commander, he strongly advocated this battle.

Now that they are told that they will lose, it would be strange to be convinced!

"You don't have to be unconvinced! Since I said so, I have my own reasons!"

A trace of blush appeared on Mu Jiuge's handsome face. He picked up the wine glass leisurely, took a sip of the wine, and said with a smile.

"Okay! Then I really want to hear it today. Why can't the Tang Dynasty defeat a small Turk?"

Cheng Yaojin sat upright on the stone bench, with his hands on his legs and his neck, with dissatisfaction written all over his face.

"Hey, think about it, the Turkic Khans and Khans have always been at odds with each other, but they have been getting along for so many years. Recently, civil strife suddenly broke out, giving Datang the opportunity to take advantage of it. Why is this?"

"Why?"

"An extremely serious late-spring cold swept many tribes in Jieli. Heavy snow fell for ten days and nights, about three to four feet thick. Many cattle and sheep were frozen to death, causing heavy losses! So he started fighting against his nephew again.

Lee’s idea!”

"But his nephew is not an easy man. He has always been in contact with our Datang! If I guessed correctly, he should be the one asking for help from our Datang!"

"At this time, spring is already blooming in Chang'an, but the Turks are freezing cold, and the soldiers have traveled long distances. If there is no sufficient preparation, I am afraid that the soldiers will fall ill before the battle begins! How do you think this battle will be fought?

?”

Mu Jiuge became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, and even knocked on the table with his chopsticks.

"The Turks are thousands of miles away from Chang'an. How do you, a common man, know that a severe late-spring cold has occurred in the Jieli tribe?"

This shocked Cheng Yaojin.

Tuli's letter only said that Jieli had bullied their tribe to the point where they had no way to survive, but he didn't say why, let alone the weather conditions there!

If it is true as the little brother said, if the soldiers go to war wearing single clothes, will they fall ill when they get there?

"Hey! What's this? Not only do I know that the Jieli tribe is experiencing a cold spring, but I also know that there is a severe drought in the Hedong Road in our country! Since the beginning of spring, after the ice and snow melted, there has not been a drop of rain at all! There is no grass growing for thousands of miles, and the people have no land to cultivate.

Complaints are endless!”

"Tell me, our Tang Dynasty has too much time to take care of itself, so how can we have time to care about their business?"
Chapter completed!
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