As expected by Li Haochen, the eunuch rushed into the court and quickly dismounted, took down Huang Juan behind him, and said, "The imperial edict has arrived, General Zhongwu Li Haochen will receive the edict!"

Li Haochen quickly knelt down on the ground and called on his minister to receive the order!

The eunuch then recited the imperial edict. The general meaning of the imperial edict was that there were doubts in the case of Changsun Wuji and that there were facts that had not been clearly examined, so the execution was suspended. Changsun Wuji was brought back to the prison first. After the examination was clear, he would be punished for his crime and ordered him to go to the palace immediately to meet the saint, so that he would not be delayed.

Li Haochen knew that Changsun Wuji would not be able to kill him today, but at this moment, Li Haochen was more concerned about what happened. He did not dare to delay. He quickly followed the eunuch into the palace to see Li Yuan, and on the way he also asked the eunuch what happened. As a result, the eunuch said that he was just an errand runner and didn't know anything. Li Haochen was a little nervous. This was the person around the emperor and didn't know what was going on. Then this matter was probably a remarkable thing.

Li Haochen did not choose to ride a carriage, but like the eunuch, he chose to ride a horse. He whipped the horse and passed through Xuanwu Gate, entered the palace gate, and came to the Tai Chi Hall. After someone spread it, Li Haochen entered the Tai Chi Hall.

As soon as he entered the house, Li Haochen found that the prince Li Jiancheng was also there, and there was an old man who had passed the age of knowing destiny. Li Haochen immediately felt something was wrong with the atmosphere. He saw that all three people, including the emperor, were serious, and Li Yuan even had a dark face. It seemed that this was not a small matter.

After Li Haochen finished his tribute, Li Yuan said: "Haochen, the Eastern Turkic Jie Li and the Tuli Khan suddenly formed an alliance, and more than 100,000 soldiers were sent to the alliance and invaded together, and had already left the Qilian Mountains. I wanted to ask Shimin to lead troops to fight, but now Chang'an's troops are empty of only tens of thousands. If real soldiers are at the city, the Tang Dynasty will be in danger! The prince said that you have many strategies in your heart, what do you think about this?"

Li Haochen was also surprised when he heard this. This was a big deal. He also understood why Li Yuan suddenly did not kill Changsun Wuji. If he killed Changsun Wuji, then Li Shimin would definitely not agree.

Li Haochen also secretly scolded himself for being confused and forgot such a major historical event. He was familiar with historical materials in his previous life. Originally, this incident should have happened after the Xuanwu Gate Mutiny. Li Shimin became the crown prince of the Eastern Palace in June of the ninth year of Wude. The Turkic alliance was an excuse to change the power of the Tang Dynasty and thought it was possible to invade.

However, because of his appearance in this life, the result of the Xuanwu Gate mutiny was changed. The Tang Dynasty did not change its power, which caused the butterfly effect to be produced, which delayed the invasion of the Turks.

As for why the invasion was, Li Haochen naturally knew that this year was the severe winter, and the Turks had difficulty in experiencing winter, and they went south to invade and seize winter supplies. This was an inevitable move. As for the power change in the Tang Dynasty, it could only affect their actions sooner or later, and it was not the fundamental reason for their invasion or not.

Li Haochen said respectfully after hearing this: "I think it is not possible. Your Majesty does this to bring a wolf into the house. Even if it can solve the immediate crisis, this wolf is not well-raised and will inevitably hurt people over time. Please think twice before you think about it!"

After hearing Li Haochen say this, Li Shimin said oh, raised his eyebrows, and obviously was unhappy. After all, Li Shimin is Li Yuan's son, so he probably won't be happy even if he says this.

However, Li Yuan knew that the situation was urgent and he didn't care about Li Haochen, but he asked in a cold voice: "What's your opinion?"

Li Haochen saw Li Yuan's dissatisfaction, and did not hide it at this moment, but said directly: "I have three methods to resolve the crisis here. Please ask Your Majesty to break it! The first is harmony, the second is war first and then harmony, and the third is fighting to the end!"

After hearing Li Haochen's words, Li Yuan suddenly became even more unhappy. Who doesn't know that fighting or being in harmony is not the same as not saying it? Li Yuan said coldly: "Li Haochen, are you deliberately playing tricks on me? Then tell me how to fight and how to get along?" Although Li Yuan was unhappy at the moment, he was not a reckless person. The reason why he was able to proclaim himself emperor and establish the Tang Dynasty was just one word, which was stability!

Li Haochen knew that Li Yuan needed a detailed plan now, but the plan was already in Li Haochen's heart. He immediately said: "If it is harmonious, Your Majesty heard that Dayu controlled the flood, it was to use diversion and not to block it. This time, the Turkic invasion was nothing more than things that urgently needed to spend the winter and cotton coats and quilts. Your Majesty can send a sensible minister to the tent of the two Turkic Khans, ask what they wanted, and prepare what they wanted. Their purpose of the south invasion was already achieved without bloodshed, so that they could retreat!

If we fight first and then reconcile, we will first send a general who is good at fighting to fight against the Turks, fight them, and then give them supplies, so that they can retreat. If they give their supplies directly, the Turks will definitely feel that our Tang Dynasty is easy to bully, and their appetite will definitely grow bigger and bigger, making us unable to satisfy us. But if we beat them first, let them know that our Tang Dynasty cavalry is not easy to mess with. Then Your Majesty issued an edict saying that the north is cold and painful, and rewarding some cotton coats, quilts and things to spend the winter will make Your Majesty be kind and generous.

If the battle ends, I will ask Your Majesty to order all the soldiers of the military government in the world to gather quickly and use the strength of the whole country to destroy the Turks and eliminate future troubles."

Li Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "How do you suggest me to choose?" Obviously, Li Yuan was already interested in Li Haochen's words.

Li Haochen did not dare to neglect when he heard this. If I asked me to say, "I suggest that Your Majesty choose the second plan. The first plan is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst for the Tang Dynasty. Although it can relieve temporary dangers, it will leave behind future troubles. The third plan is too radical. The Tang Dynasty was only nine years old, and the Central Plains region, which had just experienced the baptism of war, is still recovering. Forcibly launching a nationwide war in such a moment may shake the foundation of the country and cause chaos in the world. Does Your Majesty still remember Emperor Yang of Sui's expedition to Goryeo? This is a must-see!

I heard that Zhuge Wuhou conquered the Southern Barbarians, captured and repelled the Southern Barbarians seven times and six times, and finally made the Southern Barbarians surrender. The war first and then the harmony with him had the same meaning. Strike first and then appease him, which will surely make the Turks surrender. Even if he is unsubmitted, he is afraid that our Iron Cavalry of the Tang Dynasty will not dare to invade the south easily. We can use this time to cultivate and restore national strength. When the time is right, we will destroy the Turks in one fell swoop. This is the best strategy. Please let Your Majesty observe clearly!"

Li Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Good!" This matter was settled.

However, Li Yuan really wanted to know what method Li Haochen could use to attack the Turks. Li Yuan had already understood the strategy, but Li Yuan was not clear about the specific tactics. After all, the Turkish troops were several times more powerful than Chang'an troops, so it was not easy to win more with less.

You should know that Li Yuan’s worries are not unreasonable, but in the era of cold weapons, it is very difficult to win the more with less.
Chapter completed!