Chapter 8 Xu Luo's Analysis

Li Shimin understood and was about to speak, but when he turned around, he saw Cheng Yaojin listening attentively. He looked as if he was deeply attracted by Xu Luo's words.

At this moment, Li Shimin's mind turned, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He shook his head mysteriously: "I am a fortune teller. The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed. If they are revealed, there will be punishment from heaven."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Shimin and continued, "But since Mr. Li is so sincere, I will make an exception and say a few nonsense words. Don't take it seriously. Just treat it as a joke."

When Li Shimin heard this, he nodded in praise, thinking that Xu Luo was quite capable, so he also responded: "Sir, just speak up. We are all family here. Who would care about the gossip of the common people?"

Xu Luo looked relaxed and contented, with a smile on his face, as if he had seen through everything. "Hey, speaking of this urgent information from Baili, I guess those guys from Mobei are going to cause us some trouble."

When he said this, everyone in the room was shocked.

Emperor Li Shimin frowned, and Zhangsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Junxian looked at each other, thinking that this kid was talking about big stuff right away. However, Xu Luo was not in a hurry, as if he was just talking about family matters.

Xu Luo continued, "The relationship between our Tang Dynasty and the Turks is like oil and water, they have always been incompatible.

Now that the new emperor has just ascended the throne, there are constant internal and external troubles. Jie Li is no pushover, can he not see this as an opportunity? "

He paused, his eyes sly, "A few days ago, I had nothing to do, so I just did a fortune telling.

The snow in Liaodong was falling as if the sky was falling, and the cattle and sheep in Mobei were frozen to death. The Eastern Turks were having a hard time.

Therefore, he must want to get back at us from the Tang Dynasty."

At this moment, he turned his eyes and scanned the people present, with a hint of joking at the corner of his mouth, "However, this battle may not necessarily be fought."

Beside, a graceful figure moved quietly. It was Li Shimin's daughter, Princess Li Zhenguan. Her eyes moved and she bit her lips lightly. She was surprised and happy about Xu Luo's insight. Her chest rose and fell slightly, as if she was also infected by the tense atmosphere.

As Xu Luo described the battle situation, he had a playful smile on his face, as if to say, "That fellow Jie Li, is he still thinking about fighting?

The loss he suffered in that snowstorm was enough to keep him crying for half a month." He shook his head slightly, as if he was watching a farce.

Li Shimin was confused and could not help frowning. He asked in confusion: "Since Jie Li's army is already approaching, why do you say they can't fight?" There was some urgency in his voice.

Xu Luo rolled his eyes, as if to say “you don’t understand this”, and asked back: “War? Do you think this is just a child’s play?

"Just fight as soon as you say it?" He paused, glanced at everyone present, and deliberately raised his voice, "Do you know how many people, money, and supplies it takes to fight a war?"

He pointed out the window, as if Jie Li was right in front of him. "Look at his condition, the heavy losses he suffered in the snow, and the lack of logistical supplies. He still wants to attack Youzhou City? He's simply dreaming!"

Xu Luo's words were merciless.

Li Junxian and Zhangsun Wuji looked at each other, their faces turning pale. When had they ever seen someone criticize Li Shimin so bluntly? Xu Luo was so bold that even Wei Zheng would be ashamed of himself. Only Cheng Yaojin had an expression of watching a good show, listening to Xu Luo's explanation as if he was watching a farce.

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, his face flushed, and then a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, "Then according to what you said, if my Tang Dynasty sends troops, can't we wipe out the Eastern Turks in one fell swoop?"

Xu Luo widened his eyes, looking incredulous, and snorted coldly, "Stupid, really stupid!"

"Fortunately, you are not the monarch who rules over our Tang Dynasty, otherwise the world would have to change its name!"

As soon as Xu Luo finished speaking, the air around him seemed to freeze, and the onlookers gasped, thinking that this was a crime that could cost them their lives.

A confidant behind Li Shimin had his hand on the hilt of the sword, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

However, Li Shimin just smiled slightly, with a hint of embarrassment and self-mockery in his smile. "Sir, please speak frankly. I am willing to listen attentively." His response made Xu Luo's eyes flash with approval.

"Your idea is exactly what Jie Li wants." Xu Luo's tone changed and became serious. "You think, Jie Li's big show outside Youzhou City is just a pretense.

The food and grass there are not enough, but they are doing this. Is it because they have nothing to do? They are just trying to lure us, the Tang Dynasty, to send troops.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, as if he saw a clue.

Xu Luo went on to analyze: "The Turkic cavalry jumps up and down on the border. They seem to be very powerful, but in fact they often suffer defeat. Now Jie Li's army is retreating step by step. It seems that the defeat is already exposed, but this is precisely the beginning of the temptation for us to pursue. Once we blindly pursue, we will fall into his trap."

"Hey, if we just keep chasing them, it will be a lot of fun!" Xu Luo shook his head with a cynical smile on his face, "Let's not talk about whether our soldiers who are pampered in the Central Plains can survive in the heavy snow."

As he spoke, he gestured as if he was telling a humorous story, "Even if they become tough guys in the snow, what about food and grass? That's really like 'distant water can't quench immediate thirst'!"

"Jie Li is a very cunning guy. He might turn around and make a surprise attack on us and steal our food bags!" Xu Luo was beaming with joy and spoke with a teasing tone.

"Don't forget, in this world, everyone is trying to protect themselves." He paused, a cunning look flashing in his eyes, "In the northern desert, there are more than just the Eastern Turks. They know very well that if Jie Li dies, they will also be in trouble! Do you think they will hit it off with Jie Li and join forces to give us a warning?"

Xu Luo became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he was narrating a carefully choreographed play. "It's easy to guess what's going to happen next. Jie Li will definitely fight to support his own cause. He will lead his gang of fierce brothers to attack Huanglong and kill their way to the heart of the Tang Dynasty!"

He made an exaggerated gesture, "When that happens, no one will be able to stop those guys who have gone crazy!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Shimin behind Xu Luo couldn't help but take a breath, secretly shocked. He had indeed never thought of these analyses before. Jie Li's invasion filled him with hatred, and his anger blinded his eyes, so that he ignored these possibilities.

At this moment, he was even more horrified. The key that had been forgotten by everyone - the heavy snow in Liaodong, was like a silent warning, quietly lying in front of him.

At this time, the female character next to him gently brushed the hair by her ear, and her eyes moved, inadvertently showing a heart-beating temptation, as if silently reminding Li Shimin that the current dilemma requires not only calm analysis, but also firmness in the face of temptation.

(End of this chapter)