"Haha! Okay! Okay!"
When the Qin Mansion heard Li Zexuan's affirmative reply, Li Erlong was very happy. Although he was covetous of Li Zexuan's workshop, he couldn't show it at this time. He just laughed and said: "The Xuanjia Army has just expanded its army. These soldiers are If you can do it earlier, Duan Zhixuan can also arrange for the soldiers to train and run-in the new equipment earlier. In addition, you know the new equipment best. Having you assist Duan Zhixuan in managing military affairs will also help. The Xuanjia Army will be able to form combat strength as soon as possible!"
Li Zexuan said hurriedly: "I will do my best and work hard!"
"What a man who tries his best and works hard! Your boy will go to the military camp tomorrow to take up his post. He has also come to Chang'an City today. Why don't you report this matter to me?"
Suddenly, Li Er looked at Li Zexuan with an old face and asked.
Sure enough, Lao Li came to settle accounts with him!
Li Zexuan muttered in his heart, and then he quickly pretended to be frightened and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me! You usually take care of state affairs and take care of everything. I just don't want to disturb Your Majesty for such a trivial matter!"
Li Er glanced at Li Zexuan and said angrily: "You are just glib! That's it! I don't want to bother with you!"
After that, he drank a glass of wine and then asked: "Did Uncle Bao tell you about the current situation in the north?"
Speaking of business, Li Zexuan lost interest in continuing to eat and drink. He nodded and said, "Uncle Qin has already told me!"
"Well! What do you think~?"
Li Er looked at Li Zexuan with interest and asked.
He really hoped to hear some unique opinions from Li Zexuan on the situation between the two countries, because throughout the more than a year since Li Zexuan entered the court, he always had unique insights into every problem. This is why he chose to leave the palace today. One of the reasons for coming to Qin Mansion!
Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin also put down their chopsticks and wine glasses at this time, and looked over.
At this time, there were only the four of them in the main hall. Some domestic slaves and maids had already been ordered to leave by Qin Qiong. On the one hand, it was for Li Er's safety, and on the other hand, it was to prevent Li Er from saying anything during the banquet. It's a confidential state matter, and it wouldn't be good if the servants heard about it.
Li Zexuan pondered for a moment and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, I believe that since Jieli secretly deployed troops at the junction of the two countries and launched a general attack on Tuli's headquarters in the grassland, it proves that he already knows or guesses that the imperial court has something. Plan to attack the grassland! More than half a month ago, Your Majesty gave an order, and all six yamen and civil and military officials in the court took action to prepare for war for the country. There is no guarantee that such a big movement will not be noticed by the Turks' spies planted in Chang'an City. Yes, so I don’t find it strange at all that Jie Li acted like this!”
Li Er's eyes flashed and he said: "Well! Your analysis makes some sense, so what do you think the court should do in the face of the current situation? I originally planned to secretly prepare for war, but two months later I was caught off guard by a big surprise. But now it’s obvious that Jie Li is on guard, and he seems to be more anxious to start the battle than I am. In this case, what do you think the chances of us, the Tang Dynasty, winning this battle?”
Li Zexuan frowned and said: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks are two of the most powerful countries in the world today. In such a massive national war, if you want to catch the other side off guard quietly, I think this is originally a war. An impossible task! The imperial court was preparing for war in private, and it was only a matter of time before Jieli discovered it! But it seems that Jieli noticed it earlier this time!
But Chen believes that these are all irrelevant, because the main factor that truly determines the victory of a war lies in the hard power of the two warring parties themselves! Now that Jieli is aware of the imperial court's intention to attack the grassland, we should be fully prepared before starting a full-scale war. We cannot fight an unprepared battle! "
Li Er nodded and said: "I know that forging iron requires one's own hard work, so a few days ago, all the soldiers of the Twelve Guards in the capital have begun intensive training! Officials from the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of War have even started training in half. The preparation of military supplies, the allocation of money and food, and tactical deductions have been started more than a month ago, in order to win this tough battle!"
Li Zexuan thought for a while, then said with a serious face: "Your Majesty, I forgive you for being bold, I think this is not enough!"
Li Er raised his eyebrows and said doubtfully: "Oh? Do you have any better opinions? Let me hear it!"
Li Zexuan didn't take a moment, gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I believe that just mobilizing the six yamen of the imperial court and the twelve guards in the capital is not enough. The Tang Dynasty should now fully enter a state of national preparation for war! Issue a war mobilization order to everyone A common man!
The Tang Dynasty implemented a government military system. The people farmed the fields in peacetime and joined the army in wartime. Since the imperial court purged all the rebel forces in the Tang Dynasty, the world has gradually become peaceful. Many soldiers who fought bloody battles on the battlefield and experienced hundreds of battles have They all disarmed and returned to their fields. Even if some of these people were not outstanding in personal force, they were all veterans who had experienced hundreds of battles. They had rich battle experience. They were an immeasurable asset to the Tang Dynasty. wealth!
I believe that as long as the imperial court calls, these veterans will be willing to wear armor and go to war again as long as their blood is still warm. If these people are integrated into an army, not only can they form combat power in a short time, but their combat power is absolutely Not to be underestimated! I believe that in this life-and-death decisive battle, Datang must go all out and not hold back or slack off. This time, the Turks must be completely defeated! "
Veterans are wealth, whether in modern times or in ancient times; veterans are not old, but senior in qualifications and experience. They have more battle experience and know how to cooperate and survive on the battlefield. Some people It is said that one veteran on the battlefield is worth ten recruits. Li Zexuan agrees with this very much! In particular, the Tang Dynasty now adopts the Fubing system. Fubing are farmers who cultivate the land in peacetime, train during farm breaks, and join the army to fight in wartime. The soldiers of the government were required to prepare their own weapons and horses when participating in the battle. There were Zhechong Prefectures across the country responsible for the selection and training of the soldiers.
Since Wang Shichong was killed in the fourth year of Wude, the Tang Dynasty has been at peace for six or seven years (of course, not counting the Xuanwu Gate Incident and the Weishui Alliance). The number is far less than the peak during the Takeru years. The reason is mainly because many soldiers of the government have been disarmed and returned to their fields.
That’s why Li Zexuan made this suggestion! He believed that once a war broke out between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, it would not be enough to rely solely on the strength of the Twelve Guards and the Xuanjia Army in the capital. A group of experienced soldiers must be selected from various places. This is a sign of respect for the veterans. , but also trust in veterans!
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