Chapter 95: Times (2)

Chapter 95

Most of the people present were retired, but in terms of being well-informed, not many people surpassed the people in this room. As soon as the old man finished speaking, someone spoke up immediately.

"The Anbei Protectorate's Mansion is under a lot of pressure. In the past few years, I have also submitted to the imperial court. I hope that the imperial court can ban the trade of salt and iron, especially refined iron, so as not to raise tigers. However, your majesty has always been open to the Tang Dynasty, so it is not appropriate to ban the trade. , keep the notes in the middle and not send them out."

"In addition, the Anbei Protectorate's Mansion has been negotiating. However, the East and West Turks have always said that those are uncontrolled stragglers, and they are also attacking these people. Therefore, they have nothing to do about this matter."

In the meeting hall, another white-haired old man with fluttering white hair said.

This is "Ma Lao", who commanded the cavalry army when he was under the old man's command. Different from others, he writes good calligraphy, vigorous and vigorous, yet elegant, very like everyone else, he is known as "a calligrapher on horseback".

Among the old man's subordinates, his calligraphy is the best.

"Eldest son, you are an important minister of the court and have the authority to discuss matters. Can you mention this matter in the court?"

As Ma Lao said, he turned his eyes and looked at Wang Chong's uncle Wang Gen.

Although Wang Gen was already forty-five or sixteen, his children were all grown up. But under the subordinates of a group of old men, he is still the "big son".

"It's useless. Now we also need horses from the Turkic Khanate. If salt and iron are banned, we won't be able to get horses either. Your Majesty cannot agree to this matter."

Uncle Wang Gen said. The horses trained by the Eastern and Western Turkic Khanates have the power of tigers and wolves, and their strength is infinite, which is unmatched by other forces. It is not easy to ban trade.

Hearing Wang Gen's words, a group of senior subordinates who were over sixty years old frowned.

"...However, regarding the union of the Eastern and Western Turkic Khanates, the imperial court has sent people to divide and disintegrate them. These two Turkic Khanates have been having internal strife, and they should not be able to unite in a short time."

Wang Gen quickly added.

"Grandpa, I have an idea!"

Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Li, had been listening by the side. At this moment, he suddenly stood up with a strong desire to express himself. In an instant, everyone's eyes were on Wang Li, even Wang Chong was no exception.

"We can unite the Anbei Governor's Mansion and the Shanyu Governor's Mansion, and use the strength of the two guards to teach them a lesson. As long as they are like the previous dynasty, let them taste the power, they will have Convergence! And it can also suppress the arrogance of the East and West Turks!"

Wang Li clenched his fist and said harshly.

Seeing the scene, Wang Chong frowned, and couldn't help shaking his head inwardly. All the men of the Wang family hope to make contributions in the frontier like Grandpa and his old subordinates.

Cousin is no exception!

However, my cousin's military talent is obviously not as good as he is in other aspects!

"Cousin's thinking is too simple. Such a large mobilization of troops and horses is not so easy. The action involving the level of the two guards needs to be deliberated by the court, deduced in the sand table, and many arguments. Such a big movement, things The Turkic side already knew about it. Whether it is preparing in advance, or fleeing thousands of miles away, avoiding the sharp edge of the two major guards, there is more than enough time."

"Besides, before the soldiers and horses were moved, the food and grass were moved first. With so many soldiers and horses, the food needed is not a trivial matter.

"

"It's theoretically possible to turn around. But in reality, it's not practical at all!"

Wang Chong secretly said in his heart.

It has not been a year or two since my cousin joined the army, but obviously, he is not very clear about all aspects of the army and what kind of procedures are required.

Wang Chong knew that his cousin's talent in court politics was far stronger than his military ability. It's a pity that the uncle wanted him to overwhelm the elder brother and send him into the army, which led to this situation.

Sure enough, a group of old subordinates in the conference hall frowned upon hearing what my cousin said. Even the old man above the hall frowned subtly.

"Hehe, Young Master Li is young, promising, and very thoughtful."

"This matter may really be possible."

"The East and West Turks are too aggressive. Young Master Li is right. They should be suppressed and taught a lesson."

...

A group of gray-haired old people nodded one after another. Although they said words of approval, everyone could understand the perfunctory meaning in the words.

At first Wang Li was full of anticipation, thinking that everyone would at least agree. But agreeing is agreeing, but the taste is completely wrong.

He wasn't a fool either, and immediately felt that there must be something wrong inside. A complexion suddenly became extremely ugly.

"Don't sit down yet!"

On the side, Uncle Wang Gen finally couldn't help but speak:

"Li Dan, the chief protector of the Chanyu Governor's Mansion, and Zhang Zhiyun, the chief protector of the Anbei Protectorate's Mansion, have been at odds for a long time. Not long ago, the two even handed each other a booklet and read each other's books. They have a very tense relationship in private. You let them join forces. How is it possible to deal with the Turks?"

Wang Li's face turned pale immediately.

Although his position in the army is not high, he also knows that "discord between the coaches" is a taboo in the army. These subordinates of the old man obviously did not expose him face to face for the sake of the old man's face, so as not to lose face.

He wanted to show his face in front of the old man, and wanted to win the approval of the old man's subordinates, but unexpectedly, he fell into a fight and made a joke in front of everyone, which lowered the impression of everyone, and his face turned red immediately, fiercely. He sat down, bit his mouth, and said nothing.

"Ugh!"

Seeing this scene, Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh in his heart. My cousin has always been a very strong person. Although he is a bit difficult to get along with, his nature is not bad.

He also suffered this kind of blow in his previous life, and his whole body was a little negative. In the end, the relationship with his uncle and aunt got into trouble, and he finally rushed out of the house and disappeared.

"Chong'er, what do you think?"

Just when Wang Chong lowered his head and thought about how to help his cousin, the old man suddenly spoke up in the lobby, but this time, he didn't ask his old subordinates, uncle Wang Gen, cousin Wang Li, etc. Instead, they asked the youngest Wang Chong.

As soon as the old man opened his mouth, all the old subordinates in the conference hall were stunned. They all turned their heads to look at Wang Chong in the corner, as if they were noticing him for the first time.

how is this possible?

They always thought that the old man was pushing "Master Li" and wanted "Master Li" to take his place. But now it seems completely wrong.

The one Jiugong pushed was actually the teenager in the corner.

——In vain they thought at first that Jiu Gong was just pulling him over to listen and gain experience.

"grandfather?"

Wang Chong was stunned, with a look of astonishment on his face, feeling that the historical data was not enough. That's right! He really wanted to show off and get everyone's attention.

But performance also depends on the occasion and method. Interrupting rashly will only make the old senior subordinates like grandpa feel "reckless" in the conference hall.

At that time, I was pretending to be smart, and it was too late.

So Wang Chong sat in the corner all the time, behaved well, quietly, listened carefully, and didn't say much.

It's just that Wang Chong didn't expect that the accident would come so quickly, and that grandpa would actually ask his own child for his opinion on such an important military matter as the Turks on such an occasion.

Wang Chong hadn't thought about it beforehand, so he was caught off guard when he was asked suddenly.

"Speak boldly and don't be afraid!"

The old man raised his palm slightly, made an encouraging gesture, and said with a smile.

The meeting hall was suddenly quiet. Wang Chong's uncle took a deep look at him, but said nothing. There is no one who knows a son like a father, and likewise, there is no one who knows a father like a son.

Wang Gen did not expect that the old man would start to test Wang Chong so soon.

The scene in front of him seemed sudden. In fact, it was completely done on purpose by the old man. He just didn't want Wang Chong to be prepared so that he could test his true level.

"Unexpectedly, the old man valued him so much!"

Wang Gen thought to himself, thinking of the scene where Wang Chong offered his sword in the hall before. Wang Chong's presentation of the sword actually made the old man feel like a bosom friend.

Think about it, I'm afraid there is a lot to do with it.

"asshole!"

Wang Li didn't know what the old man was thinking, nor what his father was thinking. But seeing that the old man actually asked Wang Chong to speak on such an important occasion as the meeting hall for the first time, he clenched his fists and his teeth were about to be crushed.

Turning his head and looking at Wang Chong in the corner, Wang Li's eyes suddenly showed deep hostility!

"That's right, Young Master Chong. If you have any thoughts, speak up boldly. No one will blame you! Don't be afraid."

Several subordinates of the old man also encouraged.

In their eyes, Wang Chong's silent appearance was a sign of fear. For the sake of the old man, no one made it difficult for him.

Of course, no one really cared about him.

You can't expect to hear a lot of eloquence from a fifteen-year-old child about such an important matter as military affairs. In the eyes of everyone, the old man's actions are probably more about training and training him.

"Hiss!"

Wang Chong took a deep breath, and finally stood up from his seat under the gaze of everyone. His mind went up and down one after another, but after a moment, it slowly calmed down.

The opportunity he had been waiting for for a long time finally came. Slowly, a strong confidence rose in Wang Chong's heart!

"Grandpa, and all the elders, my grandson thinks that the problem in the north is not in the Eastern and Western Turkic Khanates, but in the court! It's not in the iron, but in the hearts of the people! It's not even in the border, but in the territory!"

Facing everyone's eyes, Wang Chong's voice was sonorous and powerful, and everyone in the conference hall was stunned. Even the old man at the top of the hall who asked Wang Chong to express his opinion was very surprised.

"Master Chong, what does it mean not to be in the Eastern and Western Turkic Khanates, but to be in the court? What does it mean to be in the hearts of the people, not in the borders, but in the court? What does it mean to be in the territory instead of the border? Please, Master Chong, explain in more detail."

"Old Ye" who was full of killing power and had a great strategic vision said suddenly, his brows were deeply frowned. Among the old man's subordinates, he is the most powerful in terms of war strategy.

His own opinion can basically represent the opinions of all the elders.

But even this "Old Ye" didn't understand what Wang Chong meant. He was not sure whether Wang Chong was "stunning to please the public" or if he was really "targeting the target".

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