Li Sheng's words simply expressed what they had been thinking and feeling for a long time.
Although this can only be regarded as a fragment of speech, Li Sheng is not even discussing.
But at this moment, Li Er and others seemed to think of that classic episode in Gaozu's Annals...
...It is said that when Liu Bang escorted the prisoners to Lishan Mountain, many prisoners ran away in order to survive, so Liu Bang simply let them go and pulled them down, and directly took the lead in running away.
But since they were running away, everyone must have been frightened. One day when they passed a lake, someone at the front of the team reported that they had encountered a big white snake. Everyone was afraid that they would not be able to make it through today.
The morale of the whole team was low, and when a group of people were mourning, Liu Bang poured wine and shouted wildly, "A strong man marches, why should we be afraid!"
Then he went up and chopped the snake into pieces.
In a daze, Li Er and others had only one feeling.
How similar is today’s situation to that of Emperor Gaozu?
Li Sheng is clearly...
However, several ministers quickly came to their senses, shook their heads and sighed, "Since then, Tibet and the Turks have joined forces. I am afraid that it will be difficult for us, the Tang Dynasty, to resist."
After all, this problem is still very realistic before us.
but……
Hearing this, Li Sheng asked curiously,
"Tibet and Turks join forces? How dare he?"
"If Tubo joins forces with the Turks and the Turks devour the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it be the end for Tubo? Our alliance is necessary for them, but so are we for their alliance?"
What Li Sheng said was invisibly consistent with Agu Mi, the general of the Tibetan mission.
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly and shook his head when he heard this.
"Young master, you don't know. These Tubo people are not stupid...Although they cannot resist the Turks alone, they still have Tianzhu to the southwest and Qiangji tribes to the southeast."
"If Tubo integrates this part of its power, then... although it cannot compete with the Turks, it is enough to protect itself..."
When Du Ruhui said this, Li Sheng narrowed his eyes and said, "But even so... it would be a one-on-one confrontation between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, right? There doesn't seem to be anything terrible about that?"
Li Er smiled sheepishly, scratched the back of his head, and then said...
"How do you put this kind of thing... When Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, rebelled, Xiao He and others were elected to be the leader, but they all recommended the great ancestor Liu Bang. The great ancestor refused several times, but he was still pushed forward..."
"That's how things are in this world. How did Gaozu know that he would be emperor one day? Wasn't he unsure..."
Li Er said this.
Li Sheng said oh...
nodded.
"I understand. Are you feeling uneasy or are you afraid that the Forbidden Army will overturn?"
Li Er and others immediately nodded vigorously.
Isn’t that what it is!
Under the rule of Yang Guang, a loser, the aristocratic families were dissatisfied with your imperial examinations, and the common people were dissatisfied with your corvee service. In short, it was a boiling public resentment.
At this time, it is indeed easier to fight.
Anyway, every time Li Er fought at that time, he told himself in his heart... If Yang Guang, a rookie, came out to confront him by himself, it would be exactly the same as Ran Min going black and going berserk...
But it's different now. Li Er has inquired about this Turkic king.
This man is truly a man of great talent and strategy, and he manages the internal affairs of the Turks like an iron barrel. He is not comparable to Yang Guang's smoldering country.
certainly……
At the beginning of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty, the nascent empire was very explosive, and it was often difficult to defeat foreign enemies.
But this slander, we know, is only an afterthought, an afterthought.
Now that I have encountered this in person, I feel really nervous and scared.
Otherwise, with Lao Li's temper, he can sign the Weishui Alliance with you. Isn't this a joke...
but……
Although Li Er felt that his concerns were reasonable.
Li Sheng just laughed.
"Lao Li, you are still too naive!"
When Li Sheng said this, Li Er was instantly shocked.
Wait...what does my son mean?
Du Ruhui and others immediately looked at each other.
Could it be...
Your Highness's strategy of restructuring the Forbidden Army cannot improve military strength?
Or is it not to enhance military strength?
Anyway, if you can't defeat them, you might as well show your weakness and directly surrender. This kind of thing has happened a lot since ancient times.
If His Highness is like this, then...
Let me rub it, this is a crime!
But immediately after, Li Sheng slapped the table.
"snort!"
"Don't say that Tubo just stood by and protected itself and did not come to help us, the Tang Dynasty..."
"I'll tell you clearly. Even if he comes!"
"What kind of Turks and Tubos? Come and beat one of the imperial guards, and we'll beat two of them together!"
"ah?!"
"Sir, is it true?!"
When Li Sheng said this, Li Er and others' blood suddenly surged... and at the same time, they were also shocked in their hearts.
This is such a morale booster.
But……
"But Young Master, I, the Tang Dynasty, am obviously so ordinary, how can I be so confident?"
"How can you be so confident? Hahaha..."
Li Sheng glanced at Li Er disdainfully and sneered on the spot.
"You, to put it another way, are all amateur political heroes. Li Er is much smarter than you!"
Li Er and others were stunned on the spot.
Shall I wipe it?
Then, I heard Li Sheng say...
"Everyone, let me tell you. China's destiny far exceeds your imagination. The people's martial virtues are definitely beyond your imagination."
"But the Turkic soldiers and horses are strong..."
"He has a strong army and a strong horse, and a hammer has a strong army and a strong horse."
Li Sheng kept sneering, "You believe me, as long as you keep making profits for the people, the people will see it and they will vote with their feet!"
"Vote with your feet? What do you mean???"
Li Er was scolded by Li Sheng and did not dare to breathe... But then he heard a new term, which made him excited and curious...
"The so-called voting... is the land of Western Europe. There once was an ancient country called Greece. The king of this country was not hereditary, but was elected by the people through votes, and the virtuous man was elected."
Hearing this, Li Er was stunned for a moment, "Isn't this the age of great harmony? Where is this country now and what is its population..."
"You don't need to expand this. This system has advantages and disadvantages. Over time, it will just be a show. But our country is different. People directly vote with weapons..."
Li Sheng smiled slightly, "Anyway, remember, now Li Er has given the people all kinds of benefits, and the people have benefited from it, and they are guaranteed not to pull their crotches during the war. The rest..."
"Hey, we can all understand how to play, so why can't Li Er understand how to play? Don't worry, it's over."
After hearing this, Li Er and others looked at each other...
Looking back at the history books, it seems that this is really the case... At the beginning of the founding of the Western Han Dynasty, officials were like standard branches and the people were like wild deer. The good environment eventually fostered military stars such as Huo Qubing and Li Guang...
Now, according to this logic, my Datang...
Well, there’s really nothing to worry about!
Li Er suddenly felt more relieved. But then he also remembered another thing.