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Chapter 2249 Troops leave Bashu (Part 1)

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    After Li Shimin took Badong, he stationed in Baidi City.

    This is also the place of Li Shimin¡¯s ambition.

    From Baidi City to the east, along the river, it is a distance of 800 miles to Jiangling City.  As for the troops heading eastward, although they cannot return Jiangling, which is thousands of miles away, in one day, it will not take more than a few days to arrive at Jiangling City.

    Li Shimin fought from Guanzhong, so he knew better than anyone else how difficult it was to cross the Qinling Mountains. If he wanted to enter Guanzhong from Sichuan, he had to have sufficient troops and food, and then wait for the world to change before he could succeed, otherwise it would be wishful thinking.

    Therefore, Li Shimin set all his eyes on the east, hoping to find a way out of Jingxiang.

    After Li Shimin put down the rebellion, he didn't stay in Baidi City for long before he was summoned back to Chengdu by Li Yuan's edict.

    Li Shimin knew what this was for.

    More than half a month ago, news came from the east that the Sui army defeated the Liang army in Jiujiang and wiped out 150,000 enemies. Not long after that, Xiao Xian's envoy arrived at Baidi City and was escorted by Li Shimin to Chengdu.  , so he knew better than anyone else the purpose of Xiao Liang¡¯s envoy.

    For Li Shimin, this is an opportunity.

    After arriving in Chengdu, Li Shimin barely rested before being recruited by Li Yuan to the Tang Prince's Mansion.

    Entering the hall, the eldest brother Li Jiancheng, his clan uncle Li Shentong, and the ministers Zuopushe Pei Ji, Nayan Liu Wenjing, Yin Kaishan, the official secretary, Xiao Jing, the rites minister, Dugu Zuan, the household minister, Tang Jian, the military minister, and Gongbu minister  Liu Shilong, Minister of Punishment Quan Rujiu, Minister of Internal History Yu Zhiben, Minister of Huangmen Wen Daya and others were all present.

    Basically, all the core personnel of Li Tang are here, and it can be seen that Li Yuan attaches great importance to this matter.

    Seeing Li Shimin, Li Yuan asked kindly: "Thank you for your hard work, my son!" After saying that, he stepped forward, took Li Shimin's hand, and sat on his right side.

    For Li Yuan, after the Battle of Sanguan and the Battle of Badong, his second son became the treasure in his heart.  After all, Li Yuan suffered repeated defeats, so he really needed someone who could fight.

    And Li Shimin's status and power have also risen far and wide, and he is no longer weaker than Li Jiancheng.

    "Compared with the fact that Li Yuan used to check and balance Li Shimin while using him in history, Li Yuan now has no such intention at all.  He also had to count on his son to keep the Sui army out of Bashu for him.

    Sitting on the other side of Li Yuan was the crown prince Li Jiancheng. He and Li Shimin sat on either side of Li Yuan, one on the left and one on the right, as if they were fighting against each other.

    The people below looked at this scene with different thoughts.

    Whether Li Yuan did it intentionally or unintentionally, today's actions really seem to be somewhat meaningful.

    After the father and son exchanged a few words, Li Yuan asked someone to tell Li Shimin the purpose of Xiao Liang's envoy's visit, and also asked someone to hand over his credentials.

    Li Shimin took the letter of credence in his hand and read the contents carefully. Everyone present said nothing.  At this time bxwx.co Zhang Si

    After a while, Li Shimin read the letter of credence and said: "Ah, I heard that Xiao Mian has always been arrogant. After claiming to be a member of the royal family, he was extremely noble. But today's letter of credence is written in a somewhat humble way.  , This shows that Xiao Mian is really at the end of his rope."

    Li Yuan nodded and said: "I think so too. Erlang thinks that Xiao Mian is asking us for help. Should our army send troops?"

    Li Shimin did not answer directly, but asked: "I don't know what father and all the ministers mean?"

    Li Shimin¡¯s question was a little abrupt, even a little rude.  However, Li Yuan did not think it was evil, but said with a smile: "Your brother thinks that the soldiers are dead and the teeth are cold, so they should be rescued. However, Xuanzhen feels that the situation in Bashu is slightly stable, and the military and people's morale is not yet fully attached, so it is really not appropriate to send troops."

    At this time, Li Shimin casually placed Xiao Liang's credentials on the table in front of him, and then said: "What my brother said is absolutely true, and what Prime Minister Pei said is also reasonable, but I don't know that my father is willing to stay in Bashu and be the master of one party."  , or to unify the world and be the master of this world."

    Li Yuan didn't understand what his son meant, so he said, "What is the master of one place, and what is the master of the world?"

    Li Shimin said: "The land of Bashu is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the terrain is dangerous. People in Sichuan often say, 'The way to Sichuan cannot be crossed by the flying yellow crane, and the apes are eager to survive, but they are worried about climbing up.' And I, in Sichuan, can send 300,000 troops.  The food is sufficient, the weapons are sharp, and the soldiers are united. If my father defends with all his heart, the army of the Northern Sui Dynasty will not be able to defeat it. By then, Sichuan will be permanently consolidated, and my father will be the master of the area."

    ¡°Where is the Lord of the World?¡±

    "The land of Bashu is difficult to enter and exit. If we sit back and watch the Northern Sui Dynasty wipe out all the heroes in the world one by one, with the sword head hanging in the Qinling Mountains and Wu Gorge, we can only settle in one place."??There is no possibility of progress.  Therefore, if my father wanted to be the master of the world, he had to send his troops out of Bashu before the Northern Sui Dynasty merged with the world, and competed with the Northern Sui Dynasty for land, population, and the hearts of the people of the world.  "

    Li Yuan couldn't help but nodded after hearing this.

    Li Yuan looks cowardly on weekdays, but he is most ambitious.  Historically, Li Shimin was often blamed for various events surrounding Jinyang's military uprising, as if Li Yuan was a puppet. But in fact, if Li Yuan had not let him go and acquiesced, Li Shimin would have been unable to do anything.

    Although Li Yuan was defeated in Guanzhong, he actually did not want to be trapped in Bashu and become the king of Bashu.  He has a big heart and wants the whole world.

    "Moreover, no matter how conceited Li Yuan is about using Bashu as a land to fight against the world, he does not have the determination to do so.

    So Li Yuan was already inclined to send troops, so he asked: "Then Erlang thinks that our army should send troops to rescue Xiao Liang."

    When everyone thought Li Shimin was going to agree, Li Shimin suddenly said: "My son thinks we should send troops, but why should we rescue Xiao Liang?"

    Everyone was stunned.

    Li Yuan did not react, and after a long time he said: "Erlang thinks that our army is going to send troops to attack Liang? But Xiao Liang is currently facing the Sui army's attack. Attacking Liang at this time will not allow the Northern Sui army to reap the benefits.  "

    Li Shimin obviously had a complete idea, so he said: "Father, do you think Xiao Liang can stop the Northern Sui army?"

    "I'm afraid that's not possible!"

    Li Shimin looked at the crowd at this time and said: "Xiao Liang's army is weak and defeated, so he will not be able to stop the Northern Sui army. If our army sends troops to support, this battle will then become a war between our army and the Northern Sui army.  Our army fought tooth and nail to defend the territory for Xiao Liang. What good will it do to me, Li Tang, in the end?

    It would be better for our army to annex Xiaoliang and use the financial and material resources of Jingxiang and Bashu to fight against the Northern Sui Dynasty. Even if we lose, we can stabilize the situation.  "

    Li Shimin¡¯s words seemed to open up ideas for everyone. Before, everyone was arguing about whether to rescue Xiao Liang, but Li Shimin changed it to whether to annex Xiao Liang.

    If Li Tang can annex Xiao Liang, although its strength is still weaker than that of the Northern Sui Dynasty, it will have the power to fight.  Zhi Da Zhi Xiao

    Moreover, Huang Mingyuan has enemies on all sides, including the Turks, Goguryeo in Liaodong, Tuguhun in the West Sea, and the loyal ministers of Yang and Sui in the territory. They are all people they can use. Once the world changes, they may not be able to return to Guanzhong and enter the world.

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