Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2003 The Emperor's Compensation

"Of course the analysis is quite reasonable, but Xue Yantuo's tens of thousands of troops are not made of clay plastic paper. Once they break through the Great Wall, cross Shuozhou and attack the hinterland of Hedong, Tang Dynasty will suffer heavy losses. At that time, Xue Yantuo's entire family will be wiped out. It can't be redeemed either. Since you are right, let you go to Shuozhou to take charge of the overall situation. Remember, as long as Xue Yantuo steps half a step inside the Great Wall, you don't have to come back. Kill yourself and be under the Great Wall, and apologize with death! "

His Majesty Li Er made a solemn decree, which cannot be disputed.

Fang Jun's mouth grew wide, and he looked astonished...

Please, we are neither the officials of Honglu Temple who are in charge of negotiations, nor the commander-in-chief of the Shuozhou garrison, what do you want us to do?
Hastily said: "Your Majesty has learned from you that I have an impulsive personality and no foresight. I am afraid that I will ruin your Majesty's plan, and even if I die at that time, I will not be able to atone for my crime. Please also choose another wise official to negotiate with."

Just kidding, who is going to that ghostly place in Shuozhou, who is braving the wind and snow?
His Majesty Li Er snorted, and said disdainfully: "Have no vision? I just heard that you point out the country and scold Fang Qiu. You have the demeanor of an ancient virtuous minister. Even Jiang Shang and Yi Yin's generation will pale in comparison. This meeting Son, what do you mean you have no vision?"

After a sneer, he ignored Fang Jun, and asked all the ministers: "Send Fang Jun to Shuozhou, give him a sword, negotiate with Xue Yantuo, and appease the rest of the Eastern Turks. Do you think it is okay?"

All the ministers in the hall paused slightly, and then said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Fang Shilang is clever and flexible, and he is the perfect candidate for the envoy."

"The servant of the house is far-sighted, and Xue Yantuo is well aware of the situation, so he is an incomparably more suitable candidate."

……

Unanimous approval.

Fang Jun was a little stunned, especially when he saw Chu Suiliang nodding in agreement with a sullen face, he immediately wondered if the whole world had gone crazy?

It is impossible for Xue Yantuo to go to war. This is the consensus of everyone. Under such circumstances, whoever goes to negotiate will be a meritorious service, because Xue Yantuo's retreat is inevitable.Taking a step back, even if Xue Yantuo really took the wrong medicine and went to war without authorization, it would be a miscalculation by the gangsters in the court, and it is impossible for Fang Jun to take the blame.

It can be said that whoever goes to Shuozhou is doomed to meritorious service.

When did we become sweet and sweet, and everyone in the world treats me so well?

I'm not used to it...

It's not over yet, I saw Changsun Wuji playing and said: "Xue Yantuo is a member of Tie Le, and he is actually a barbarian who is out of shape. He is afraid of power but not virtuous. Fang Shilang is also the general of Youtunwei, and he should be in command of Youtun. Tens of thousands of elite guards rushed to Shuozhou, under the majesty of the troops, they will surely deter the barbarians and dare not act rashly."

Fang Jun almost thought he had an auditory hallucination.

Changsun Yinren actually wants to let himself lead an army to Shuozhou?

This is the power only the road manager has!

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "Yes!"

*****
After leaving the Zhengshitang, Fang Jun was still a little dizzy, wondering why everyone supported him to go to Shuozhou?
Fang Jun didn't wake up until he led the trilogy back to the Yamen of the Ministry of War in the cold wind, and the biting north wind blew on his face like a knife cut.

Sitting in the duty room, drinking hot tea, the cold was completely dispelled.

Shaking his head and sighing...

Where is the whole world loves me?

It is clear that he is sending himself to Shuozhou, and no one sees it, and no one will compete with them for the feat of conquering Goguryeo...

Going to Shuozhou here, the road is blocked by heavy snow, and it takes at least half a month to walk, so I don’t even think about going home during the New Year.Xue Yantuo's tens of thousands of troops marched against Bai Daochuan uncharacteristically and braved the heavy snow. Winter is the most difficult time for nomads. They have no food and only use livestock as military rations. How many livestock are consumed for no reason?

If you don't get the desired harvest, how can you be willing to retreat?
It's just the negotiation between each other, don't expect to complete it within three or two months. The most optimistic estimate is that when Xue Yantuo withdraws his troops, it will be the beginning of spring.

The Eastern Expedition has begun...

What the hell, don't you play with me?

Fang Jun was very depressed.

After a while, officials from the lower provinces sent the sword festival yak bestowed by the emperor, and the tiger charm for the general's expedition.

The officials of the Ministry of War all looked sideways, and then they remembered that their servant was not only the emperor's son-in-law, but also held the official position of the General of Youtunwei. Lang Juxu and Le Shi Yanran are the supreme merits of every Han Chinese!

Immediately one by one was envious.

Received a lot of congratulations, Fang Jun packed up, and once again handed over the affairs of the Ministry of War to Guo Fushan as an agent, with warm words of encouragement.

Guo Fushan patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, Fang Shilang, the whole army department will definitely not cause Fang Shilang any trouble!"

This person has a smooth and comprehensive personality, and Fang Jun is very relieved of him.

Returning to the Fangfu with the parts, went directly to the study to meet Fang Xuanling, and told the details of the situation in the Zhengshitang just now...

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard, and said calmly: "This is His Majesty's protection and preference for you. You should be grateful for the grace of the saints and serve the country faithfully. Why do you look angry and seem to have resentment?"

Fang Jun sighed and said, "Baby, this is naturally His Majesty's preference, but it's a pity that I can't personally participate in such a major event as the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo."

More than regret?
He was also worried that His Majesty Li Er would repeat the same mistakes and not be able to do his best!
It is impossible for Xue Yantuo to go to war on a large scale. This is the consensus of the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty. Under such circumstances, His Majesty Li Er sent Fang Jun to Shuozhou to negotiate with him and stabilize the situation. It is clear that he is giving him a credit for nothing.

Why do you do this?

It is because His Majesty Li Er is compensating...

Just like what Fang Jun said to Prince Li Chengqian before, everyone in the Tang Dynasty regarded the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo as the last opportunity to gain military exploits on a large scale. Since then, there has been no national war of this scale. Who would give up this chance?
Factions are strife and forces are intertwined. Even His Majesty Li Er has to compromise for it. The land route is the main battlefield, which is destined. No one can change it. Capital...

Politics requires compromise, and interests require compromise even more.

In this way, it is impossible for the navy to become the main combat force except for transporting grain, fodder and luggage. How much merit is there just to transport grain, fodder and luggage?His Majesty Li Er also felt a little sorry for Fang Fangjun for letting the navy assist the whole process. After all, he created such a navy that has been criss-crossing the seven seas, but he had to abandon it.

Such a little meritorious service is almost nothing, and His Majesty Li Er is very sorry.

But if Fang Jun is allowed to participate in the land offensive, and the credits will be distributed at that time, is it necessary to give him a founding father and Shangzhu state?

The meritorious service is too low or too high, but leading the army to Shuozhou to stabilize the situation and force Xue Yantuo to retreat, this meritorious service is neither big nor small, just right...

"It's not that I'm greedy for meritorious service. I've already reached the peak of my official position. What's the use of more meritorious service? It's just that the people inside and outside the court are too optimistic about the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo. I'm very worried. The proud soldiers will be defeated! Then Although Goguryeo is sparsely populated, it has a lot of land. It has a vast depth and can fight a war of attrition. Its people have the legacy of Fuyu, and they are still fierce. Facing the survival of their family and country, they fought with their backs. Is it because the wolves rushed to the hogs and returned home without a feather? Once history repeats itself and the Tang Dynasty suffers such a serious setback, it will take many years to recover. At this time, there are still countless Sui soldiers in the capital of Goguryeo, and the remains are everywhere. Would it be possible to add countless more big Tang children?"

Fang Jun was worried and sighed.

He is by no means unfounded, because in history, His Majesty Li Er's personal conquest this time was overwhelming in the early stage, but in the later stage, the Goguryeo people implemented strong walls and cleared the fields, and most of their cities were built with the help of mountains, which were easy to defend and difficult to attack. Not to mention heavy losses, the removal of a strong city caused a serious delay in the progress of the march.

As a result, they fought in Anshi City and were dragged by the Goguryeo army. They were unable to fight to the death. At that time, the weather was cold and the transportation of grain and grass was not crowded, so the disgraced troops had to return to the court...

Fang Jun didn't care whether His Majesty Li Er could destroy Goguryeo in one go. Anyway, the Tang Dynasty was so powerful that he would definitely be able to include the land of Goguryeo in the Tang Dynasty. However, every expedition to Goguryeo meant huge casualties and financial consumption. Wouldn't it be a pity to throw all the wealth saved up through hard work in Goguryeo?

A country's foreign war is either a strategic choice, no matter how many casualties, it must not hesitate; It is worthwhile to supply the resources for the country's development, no matter how many people die.

As for the world as an enemy... so what?
Fang Xuanling didn't have much anxiety, calmly frightened the tea, and asked slowly: "Even if you are worried, so what?"

Fang Jun blinked, speechless.

Yes, even if I see through history and worry about it, who will listen to him?
Up and down the Tang Dynasty, I have long been fascinated by the great achievements that destroyed Goguryeo...

(End of this chapter)