The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

"Jingzhou!"

Without much hesitation, Chen Huai'an gave his answer: "If I were the Turkic Khan, with Liang Shidu as my backup, Jingzhou would be the best choice."

"Firstly, Jingzhou is a shortcut from the north to Guanzhong, with flat river valleys along the way, facilitating rapid cavalry movement, and aren't cavalry the Turks' greatest strength?"

"Secondly, the Jingyuan Road can effectively bypass or penetrate key fortresses such as Yuanzhou, where the Tang army has heavily deployed, allowing for a rapid advance towards Chang'an!"

"Third, and most importantly," Chen Huai'an coughed, trying to make his words sound as tactful as possible, "Liang Shidu knows us very well..."

After he finished speaking, everyone hesitated, but unlike before, they did not refute Chen Huai'an.

Because they shared Chen Huai'an's view that, given Liang Shidu's existence, Jingzhou was the most likely place.

Why?

Again.

Luo Yi and Li Shimin had a deep-seated grudge.

Jingzhou was guarded by Luo Yi.

"...Then when do you think the Turks will attack?" Li Shimin didn't seem to care about such a trivial matter and asked again.

Chen Huai'an hesitated for a moment, then said tentatively, "In fact, if the Turks want to attack, now is the best time."

"However, putting aside the fact that the Turks could not receive the news so quickly, you are only the crown prince at this time. Attacking now would be too risky and the benefits too small."

"If you ask me, I think it would be when you ascend the throne."

"The time to attack will be when the gains are greatest and the risks are least."

Li Shimin: "..."

What do you mean I'm just a prince?

There aren't enough princes, are there?

Li Shimin's face darkened for a moment, but he did not refute Chen Huai'an.

Because what the other party said was the truth.

"Your Highness!" Yuchi Gong couldn't help but say, "In that case, we need to make plans as soon as possible!"

"Otherwise, if the Turks were to invade, the consequences would be unbearable for us, both for you and for the Tang Dynasty. The price would be too high."

"Therefore, we must expedite the pacification of internal troubles!" Wei Zheng breathed a sigh of relief upon finally persuading these people, but emphasized again, "Only by quickly pacifying internal troubles can we wholeheartedly confront the impending crisis."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, his eyes flashing, and asked in a low voice, "Luo Yi, is he really unreliable?"

Chen Huai'an shook his head and chuckled: "Just think about my question from before, whether to stop her or not, which is more beneficial to Luo Yi?"

After listening to his words, Du Ruhui said thoughtfully, "Perhaps... we can treat Luo Yi as another Liang Shidu?"

One sentence immediately enlightened everyone, and they understood the key to Chen Huai'an's question.

Not bad.

To some extent, Luo Yi at this time was indeed equivalent to Liang Shidu.

They all wanted to see Li Shimin and the Turks both suffer heavy losses!

"I understand..." Li Shimin slowly closed his eyes.

"..."

Chen Huai'an did not participate in what happened next.

Professionals should do professional things. He only needs to present the historical events in a reasonable way so that Li Shimin and others can believe them.

After all, no one in history has been better at military strategy than Li Shimin; this is no joke.

Their military tactics are practically like cheating.

With Chen Huai'an's reminder, it's possible that the Wei River Alliance, which Li Shimin considered a lifelong humiliation, could be avoided...

Thinking of this, Chen Huai'an pondered for a moment, thinking to himself, "I wonder just how much of a storm this little butterfly of mine can stir up."

Who are you?

As Chen Huai'an was pondering, a childish voice came from behind him. He looked up and saw a little boy, about seven or eight years old, staring at him with curious eyes.

Behind the little boy was a little girl of about five years old, who looked exquisitely beautiful and was wearing a cute little dress.

Chen Huai'an immediately smiled. The two little ones in front of him were dressed in extraordinary clothes, and they were so young. Plus, he hadn't left the East Palace yet. Did he even need to guess their identities?

"Oh, little guy, you don't even know who I am?" Chen Huai'an raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you guess?"

"You guessed right. Maybe we'll suffer less in the future."

Li Chengqian: "Guess if I'll guess?"

Chen Huai'an: "..."

He immediately chuckled, "Little guy, you snuck out, didn't you? And you brought your little sister with you. Believe me or not, I'll go back and tell your dad!"

Li Chengqian's face immediately fell.

Chen Huai'an was right; he really did sneak out.

After all, he's just a child. A few days ago, he experienced the Xuanwu Gate Incident and moved from the original Qin Prince's Mansion to the East Palace.

After living in fear for so long, I naturally want to take a good look around in this new environment.

Is this not?

While Li Shimin was discussing state affairs with many ministers and his mother was busy managing the Eastern Palace, Li Chengqian, unable to contain himself, secretly ran away with his younger sister.

Not long after they came out, they encountered Chen Huai'an.

"Sir, I was wrong. Please don't tell my father," Li Chengqian said sullenly.

"Huh?" Chen Huai'an was a little surprised. He squatted down and looked Li Chengqian in the eye. "You didn't recognize me as soon as you saw me, did you?"

Li Chengqian scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and remained silent.

Five-year-old Li Lizhi, standing behind them, said in a soft, sweet voice, "Father said he found a young but very capable teacher for my brother. From now on, my brother and the others will be taught by this teacher."

"My brother just said that you are so young and that you have come here at this time, so you must be the teacher that Father found."

"Oh," Chen Huai'an said with a smile, "Since you recognize me, why pretend you don't know me and ask who I am?"

"Little one, it seems you're not as well-behaved as you seem!"

"I'm going to tell your father!"

Li Chengqian: "..."

"No, why are you like this?"

"Are you trying to scare the children?"

He was very clever and could tell that Chen Huai'an was very different from those rigid teachers in the past. He spoke very casually and could also tell that Chen Huai'an was trying to scare him, so he couldn't help but complain.

Chen Huai'an said sternly, "Who told you to disrespect the gentleman? You recognized him but pretended not to!"

"However..." he said, then changed the subject, "I'm not an unreasonable person. Considering this is your first offense, I can let you off the hook without telling your father."

"But those who deserve punishment should still be punished."

Upon hearing that they would be punished, Li Chengqian and Li Lizhi both shrank back, especially Li Chengqian, whose eyes even showed a hint of fear.

Not-so-pleasant memories from the past surfaced in her mind, and her small body couldn't help but tremble.

Chen Huai'an, who was looking at the two little ones at eye level, took in their expressions. His eyes darkened slightly, but his smile remained unchanged.

"Sir... Chengqian was wrong, Chengqian accepts the punishment." Li Chengqian clenched his small fists tightly, then slowly relaxed them, and finally lowered his head completely.

Li Lizhi, standing to the side, mustered her courage and gave Chen Huai'an a pleading look. Her pitiful appearance was simply too endearing.

"Sir, my brother didn't mean it. Please forgive him this once, okay?"

Chen Huai'an remained unmoved, leaned close to the little guy's ear, and whispered, "Little guy, the pastries at the East Palace taste very good."

"I'll bring some over to eat next time I come."

Li Chengqian: ? ? ?

"..."