He believed that with his two aunts assisting Li Jue, even if he encountered some unexpected situation, the two of them could ensure that Li Jue ascended the throne!

"You may all step back!"

"promise!"

After sending his two daughters away, Li Shimin immediately summoned Li Jing to discuss the matter of personally leading an expedition against Goguryeo.

If Li Jue hadn't suddenly gone to the Turkic Khaganate, he would have personally led an expedition against Goguryeo this year.

Even if it's delayed for a year, he will definitely go to war next May!

Before long, Li Jing rushed over and saw His Majesty standing in front of a giant map. Li Jing immediately guessed what His Majesty was thinking.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, do you intend to personally lead an expedition against Goguryeo?"

"yes!"

"Your Majesty, Goguryeo's city walls are high and its moats are deep. In addition, Emperor Yang of Sui personally led three expeditions against Goguryeo, bringing with him a large number of artisans. As a result, Goguryeo's weaponry is no worse than that of our Tang Dynasty..."

"Therefore, I suggest that Your Majesty proceed slowly and carefully, and refrain from using the full strength of the nation to conquer Goguryeo."

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.

"I know what I'm doing!"

"For this personal expedition, I plan to bring only 50,000 men, plus Qibi Heli's Turkic cavalry, and the troops that Zhang Liang and Li Ji have already brought to Liaodong..."

Li Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Li Shimin say this.

"If that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about."

"I wonder which city Your Majesty intends to attack first?"

"Liaodong Commandery, perhaps!"

"Once we capture Liaodong Commandery, our Great Tang can sail straight down the river and take Anshi City!"

"Anshi City..."

Li Jing stared at the location of Anshi City on the map, secretly marveling.

"Your Majesty, Anshi City is not easy to attack. I'm afraid it would be impossible to take it without an army of 100,000!"

Li Shimin smiled confidently upon hearing this.

"We have to give it a try. What if I can take it without lifting a finger? Hahaha!"

What Li Jing admired most about Li Shimin was his confidence. This emperor could maintain his confidence and composure no matter what dangers he encountered.

"Since Your Majesty is already so confident, then this humble subject wishes Your Majesty a triumphant return in advance, hahaha!"

"good!"

"Lord Wei, there is an imperial edict on the table. Please take a look..."

"Imperial edict?"

Li Jing walked to Li Shimin's table, picked up an imperial edict, glanced at it, and immediately turned pale with fright.

"Your Majesty, this is your imperial edict!"

I guess so!

"If anything happens to me, you must immediately take control of the Guanzhong army, depose Li Zhi, and install Li Jue as the new emperor!"

"I……"