Li Ke was silent in the study, waiting for Di Zhixun, Xu Jingzong and Dong Boren.

Dong Boren, the first person to enter the study, saw him slowly walking into the study, bowing slightly to Li Ke, and then sat steadily on the chair.

"Your Highness, you have to pay attention to your health!" Dong Boren did not say Li Ke's actions today, but just asked him to pay attention to his health. He knew how to get along with him and knew that he should not discuss this matter with Li Ke at this time.

"Teacher, Ke is fine, don't worry!" Li Ke said gratefully. As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhongchang led Di Zhixun and Xu Jingzong to the study.

"See Your Highness!"

The two bowed to Li Ke, Li Ke nodded slightly, and they sat on the chair next to them. At this time, the Eagle Guard presented tea, Wang Zhongchang gently closed the door, sealed the four people in the study, and he was tightly guarding outside the door.

The charcoal fire in the study is very strong, warm and comfortable.

Li Ke took a sip of tea, cleared his throat lightly, and then said, "You know the situation in Shuofang, are you?"

"I heard a little!" Di Zhixun said.

Today, Wu Meiniang and the three girls summoned them to the main hall of the Northern King's Mansion and had told them the whole story. They naturally understood what happened in Shuofang.

"What countermeasures do you think the court will come up with, and how should I act?" Li Ke asked lightly.

"Your Highness, changing generals in front of the formation is a taboo in the army. Li Ji's position as the chief marching manager will not be revoked for the time being, and the court will also order Shuofang to defend himself with all his might, wanting to survive this winter!" Di Zhixun analyzed, "So, Your Highness, you should just use calmness and wait and see what happens!"

"That's why I continue to remain silent?" Li Ke asked back.

"What does Your Highness want to do?" Di Zhixun asked back.

Li Ke was speechless. He knew that he could not do anything!

"Your Highness, the military situation in Shuofang is unclear now. What countermeasures can the court do? We will definitely take prudentness as the best. I hope your highness will think twice before doing it!" Xu Jingzong also advised.

"..." Li Ke remained silent and said for a while, "Then do it like this!"

When he woke up, Li Ke completely lost the madness of the morning, and was very calm and wise. The reason why he was so angry that he lost his mind was that the 120,000 army was completely wiped out by Tubo and Tuyuhun. In Mobei, he asked Su Dingfang to kill 100,000 Turkic cavalry, so he naturally knew very well that the scene when the 120,000 elite Tang savages were annihilated. Thinking of such a scene appearing next to the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, Li Ke could not control his emotions and was so angry.

"Together, are you healthy? Today is my king's, right?" Li Ke asked Di Zhixun, his tone was tactful and his attitude was very sincere.

"Your Highness, I'm fine, I'm worried!" Di Zhixun sighed with emotion. He met and got to know Li Ke, and the two formed a friendship behind him. His son Di Renjie was also recognized by Li Ke as his adopted son. Therefore, this friendship cannot be erased casually. Now that your highness asks him like this, he seems very guilty.

"Well, then you guys go down. I am tired and want to rest!" Li Ke suddenly felt very sleepy.

Di Zhixun and the other three knew that Li Ke was very weak now, so they bowed and left the study. After Di Zhixun and the other three left, Li Ke sighed slightly and slowly left the study. He walked quietly and unknowingly came to Wu Meiniang's small attic. He found that the light tiger in the attic was loud. It was obvious that Wu Meiniang had not yet rested, so he walked into the attic gently. As soon as he arrived at the gate of Wu Meiniang's palace, he saw Wu Meiniang facing Li Ke.

"Mei Niang, see your highness brother!" Wu Mei Niang whispered.

"Mei Niang, thank you today!" Li Ke said to Wu Mei Niang.

"Your Highness Brother, Mei Niang is enough for you to be good!" As he said that, Wu Mei Niang pounced on Li Ke's arms, "Mei Niang doesn't want to leave Your Highness Brother, and she will never want to!"

"Well, your highness will not leave Mei Niang!" Li Ke gently stroked Wu Mei Niang and carried her onto the bed.

"Brother of the Highness, you haven't eaten yet?" Wu Meiniang asked anxiously.

"It's okay!" Li Ke said lightly.

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In Chang'an City, Liangyi Hall, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was very happy when he received the news of Shuofang's three battles and three victories. When he talked about Shuofang's military situation with his ministers, he felt very relaxed. He believed that the Tang Dynasty would quell the rebellion of Tuyuhun at this speed at the end of the year. Even if it could not be completely wiped out, he could still surrender to the Tang Dynasty. Among them, seeing that his son supervising the army could achieve such achievements, Taizong also gave Li Chengqian. Until the fourth victory was sent to Chang'an, the ministers of the Liangyi Hall began to celebrate, and they also believed that Li Ji could determine the world in one battle in the next battle. Therefore, everyone showed joy on their faces, and they were arrogant and passionate when talking about government affairs, and the hall was very active.

However, the fifth emergency report from the front army caused everyone to throw it into the ice cave.

When Li Shimin saw the Shuofang Military Newspaper, he could not believe that it was true. His angry general newspaper was still on the ground and said angrily, "It's unreasonable, it's unreasonable-" After saying two sentences, he fainted in the Liangyi Hall with excessive anger, which scared the ministers quickly summoned the imperial physician.

After a while, Li Shimin woke up slightly.

"Let's leave the military affairs of Shuofang to you!" Li Shimin said lightly, then stopped talking, and closed his eyes heavily.

The ministers did not come back to their senses for a long time. When they woke up, they found that the emperor had been carried to the harem to rest. Naturally, the ministers did not dare to neglect and began to deal with military affairs in Shuofang.

Sure enough, as Di Zhixun analyzed, the central minister team composed of Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Wang Gui, Xiao Yu, Hou Junji and Cen Wenben began to make a comprehensive analysis of Shuofang's military situation. When the sum of the losses of troops appeared on both sides, they chose to defend. Changsun Wuji even strongly opposed the suggestion of taking Li Ji back to Chang'an to punish him, and insisted that Li Ji continue to command the army to defend the city. The reason for the change of the formation would shake the morale of the army to defend the city. The proposal of everyone to summon the prince Li Chengqian to Chang'an was also rejected.

In fact, the Tang Dynasty suffered heavy losses in this battle. Although it destroyed about 100,000 Turkic cavalry, the new army was destroyed. Among the iron cavalry of Youzhou and Tongzhou, there were only 10,000 left in Youzhou, only 20,000 left in Youzhou, only 20,000 Turkic cavalry of Tongzhou, and only 20,000 left in Chen Qi and Pang Xiaotai's 50,000 left in 30,000. The entire 200,000 army lost 140,000, only 60,000 left. This is definitely the first time that the Tang Dynasty suffered such a loss and suffered such a miserable defeat. Even when fighting against the Turks and the Turks were killed by the Wei River in Chang'an City, they had never suffered such heavy losses like this, and they did not expect to be as humiliated as this time.

In fact, Changsun Wuji also knew the purpose of summoning Li Chengqian to Chang'an, that was to let the prince supervise the country and handle government affairs with everyone. However, Changsun Wuji was smart and could not know that such a move would undoubtedly condemn Li Chengqian to death? As a military supervisor, Li Chengqian suffered heavy losses. He was naturally responsible. As long as he could guard Shuofang and share the joys and sorrows with everyone, he would end up with a reputation of defeat and not escape and win the respect of many soldiers. If he really returned to Chang'an, he would become a person who shirked responsibility in everyone's eyes and would lose his morale in the army. Moreover, if Li Chengqian returned to the capital, the court would not punish him,

The soldiers in the army would think that Li Chengqian had found a scapegoat for him, and he returned to Chang'an to exonerate himself. If he shared the joys and sorrows with everyone in Shuofang, even if he was not punished afterwards, the soldiers in the army would not complain. Another point is Changsun Wuji's inner confusion of Li Shimin. He believed that Li Chengqian had high hopes for him. This time, Li Chengqian's army was defeated by Li Chengqian, which made Li Shimin very disappointed with Li Chengqian. To recall Li Chengqian back to the state at this time, it would backfire and make Li Shimin disgusted. If he wanted to make him suffer in Shuofang and suffer, Li Shimin would feel sorry for his son and not pursue it too much.

Therefore, even with the tempting suggestions of the prince’s founding of the country, Changsun Wuji calmly analyzed and made a wise choice after weighing the pros and cons. He insisted on his own opinions amid the approval of everyone.

However, Changsun Wuji's actions won Li Chengqian room for maneuver, but it also truly exposed his side, which was to allow Dongwang Li Tai and Dongwang Party to see Changsun Wuji's strength and energy.

This is the price Changsun Wuji has to pay!

And this is exactly the truth that there are gains and losses! God is fair to everyone!
Chapter completed!