Chapter 153

That was the target Qin Mu cared about most!

Whether it was Zhangsun Wuji or Li Er, Qin Mu would absolutely not let them have an easy life.

"Your Majesty!"

"Urgent report! Urgent report! Urgent report from the border!"

Just as the banquet atmosphere was at its peak, a discordant sound suddenly rang out.

A guard ran into the hall in a hurry.

The music stopped abruptly.

Everyone fell silent.

Li Er's drunkenness vanished instantly, and he looked at Fang Xuanling.

What is going on?

Could it be that Jiannan County...

Impossible!

He had strictly ordered Cheng Yaojin and the others not to act without authorization.

Li Er's brain was spinning rapidly, and Fang Xuanling's heart was also racing.

If there really was trouble at the border again, he, the Great Tang envoy, and the Emperor might not even be able to go back!

"What is going on?"

Qin Mu's expression remained calm and light, as if he didn't take it to heart.

Not showing emotions on his face!

This is the most basic ability of an emperor.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Tuyuhun Monarch Fuyun learned that Tibet has fallen, claimed he wanted to avenge Songtsen Gampo, and has allied with the Turkic Khan Jieli. The two are commanding an army of 300,000 and are killing their way toward our Great Qin from the northwest!"

This news was like a bombshell, exploding directly in the hall.

"What!?"

"The rebels actually dare to openly provoke our Great Qin! This is truly intolerable!"

"Your Majesty, you must not let them off so easily!"

"Yes, well said!"

All the loyal officials stood up, one by one red-faced and shouting angrily.

Even the generals led by Yue Fei left their seats, knelt on one knee before Qin Mu, wishing they could rush to the front line in a day to strike the Turkic thieves.

Seeing this scene, Li Er couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

Back then, when the Turkic army reached the banks of the Wei River, the vast majority of the civil and military officials in Changancheng advocated for peace.

At such a critical moment, those people not only failed to unite against the enemy but were also calculating their own interests.

Some had even packed their bags, preparing to flee to the south to avoid disaster.

And this scene before him—how could Li Er not be moved?

Sigh!

In terms of governing subordinates, I still have many shortcomings.

What is the style of a superior nation?

Civil officials die for remonstrance, military officials die for battle, viewing the common people of enemy nations as nothing!

United against the enemy, one heart and one mind!

This is the style of a superior nation!

As the atmosphere in the hall grew more intense, Qin Mu slowly pressed his hand down.

In an instant.

The surroundings were silent.

Everyone quieted down.

"Fang Xiang, Old Li, as the saying goes, the authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear."

"I wonder what your two opinions are on this matter?"

Qin Mu looked at Li Er and Fang Xuanling with a smile.

Li Er:???

Fang Xuanling:???

The two were completely dumbfounded.

What does it have to do with us?

We are just onlookers!

This brat is looking at us with a sly look; he must be up to no good.

"This..."

"Old Li, why don't you talk about it!"

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said, pretending to be profound.

Damn it!

Old Fang, you bastard!

Seeing Fang Xuanling shift the blame to him, Li Er widened his eyes.

"Pfft!"

Changle, watching the show on the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

So fun!

She had never seen her father in such an awkward state!

"Monarch, according to the current situation, Great Qin and Great Tang have just fought several battles; now, the troops are exhausted, and it is truly not suitable for a major war."

"Moreover, as far as I know, Turkic cavalry possesses terrifying combat power unmatched in the world; wherever they go, not a blade of grass grows. If we are to face them head-on, it is truly not a wise choice."

Li Er could only rely on his military talent to analyze the current situation in detail.

Qin Mu nodded silently.

This Old Li really has some insight!

The facts were indeed as Li Er said.

In this era, Turkic cavalry is an invincible existence.

In large-scale warfare, wanting to defeat Turkic cavalry head-on is simply a pipe dream.

And Qin Mu's troop strength is not high.

Apart from the 200,000-strong army rewarded by the system earlier, there is almost no usable combat power.

The so-called tens of millions of people are all used to supplement the population of various places in Great Qin.

To tell the truth.

Fighting the Turks right now is indeed a bit embarrassing.

"Old Li, what you said is indeed reasonable. Then I have decided!"

Qin Mu slowly stood up.

At the same time.

Everyone in the hall stood up as well.

Li Er's back was straight.

He thought Qin Mu had adopted his suggestion and was preparing to prioritize defense, feeling quite proud.

Pfft!

In terms of talent and strategy, I might not be as good as you!

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