Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 166 The King of Qin

After reading the battle report, everyone didn't speak rashly, they were all thinking about the influence of the matter itself.In this matter, it is meaningless to find out who is right and who is wrong.First of all, the leader is Li Shentong, King of Huai'an. As a clan, the saint will not do anything to him, at most he will find one or two people who are responsible for killing him.

Secondly, King Yong'an died in battle, and now the saint is in a very sad mood. Summing up the significance of the failure is to add salt to the saint's wound and to force the saint to be angry.

In the end, King Huai'an was defeated, and Datang would lose its strategic advantage over Hebei. They needed to make up for the tragic consequences of the defeat as soon as possible.

For a moment, no one in the Hall of Martial Virtue dared to speak, and everyone was waiting for the first person to speak to start the topic.

And this person is the prince.

As the crown prince, Li Jiancheng knew his obligation, and he needed to stabilize his heart at this time.

"Father, my son thinks that we should immediately send a general to Hebei to take over the battle against Dou Jiande in place of King Huai'an. At the same time, we should prevent Dou Jiande from further invading Bingzhou through Taihang Baxing."

The top priority is to deal with Dou Jiande, and everyone subconsciously ignores the responsibility for this defeat.Although, some knowledgeable and important ministers in the palace understood that the defeat of the army was probably caused by King Huai'an's aggressive advance while underestimating the enemy.

But now, it is obviously not suitable to discuss the issue of taking the blame.

Li Yuan glanced at the crown prince, and immediately said: "Apart from the matter of Dou Jiande, there is also bad news from Li Yang, Wang Shichong seems to be preparing to launch an attack."

Whoa!
This time, the ministers were a little restless.

A Dou Jiande, although he killed Li Xiaoji, it can only make them feel threatened.If Wang Shichong stepped in at this time, it would be the imminent pressure.

Li Shimin said: "Father, you don't have to worry about Wang Shichong's affairs. Dou Jiande regards Hebei as something in his pocket, and he will never be willing to see Wang Shichong's forces enter Hebei. My son thought that as long as he ordered people to march to Luoyang, Wang Shichong would retreat soon. .”

"What the second brother said, my son thinks it is feasible." Li Zhiyun said: "Father, Wang Shichong may have the intention of taking advantage of the opportunity to attack Li Yang, but he will never join hands with Dou Jiande. Right now, my main enemy in the Tang Dynasty is still Dou Jiande. If If the Hebei defense line cannot be recast, then Dou Jiande may take the opportunity to enter Hanoi County and threaten Bingzhou."

Li Yuan believed the words of the two most capable sons.

The problem now is to send troops to Hanoi County to resist Dou Jiande's troops and continue to push forward.As for the sadness of King Yong'an's death, he could only temporarily put it aside.

After all, Datang's safety is the most important thing.

"You dear friends, who do you think will take on the task of defeating the enemy?" Li Yuan glanced at everyone.

Dou Wei immediately said: "Your Majesty, it is not the King of Qin who is incompetent."

"The minister seconded the proposal." Dou Kang bowed his hand.

Chen Shuda also said: "It must be His Royal Highness King Qin."

Although Pei Ji, Liu Wenjing, and Xiao Yu were not of one mind with Li Shimin, they understood that now was obviously not the time for internal strife, so they all agreed with Li Shimin to lead the army.

As for Li Yuan, he was naturally inclined to lead the troops with Li Shimin.Because of Li Xiaoji's death in battle, he was a little worried that others would not be able to defeat Dou Jiande.

As for Li Jiancheng, he has mixed feelings.He intends to recommend his own people to go, but thinking of the current situation in Hebei, he can only hold his nose and support King Qin.

Because, if the people he sent couldn't resist Dou Jiande, then he couldn't bear the consequences.

"Father, my son also thinks that only the second younger brother can take on the big job this time."

Having said this, Li Jiancheng actually felt very uncomfortable.He obviously didn't want his second child to go to Hebei, really.

Li Zhiyun said at the right time: "Father, it is very suitable for the second brother to deal with Dou Jiande, but we also have to guard against Mayi Liu Wuzhou who may take the opportunity to go south. Therefore, I hope that the father can send a letter to tell the fourth brother to be careful. "

Li Yuan nodded, "Okay, I understand."

He looked at Li Shimin, "King Qin."

Li Shimin said without hesitation: "Father, don't worry, my son will definitely drive Dou Jiande back to Hebei!"

"It's not rushing back to Hebei!" Li Yuan said bitterly: "If you have the chance, you should destroy him and avenge Xiaoji!"

Li Yuan's own brother died earlier, and the only one who is still alive is his sister, Princess Tong'an.From childhood to adulthood, the brothers around Li Yuan are all cousins. The reason why he attaches so much importance to Li Shuliang, Li Shentong, Li Xiaoji and others is the relationship he grew up with is also an important reason.

After all, he was very young when he inherited the Dukedom of the Tang Dynasty. Without the support of Li's elders, it would be difficult for him to keep the Li family's foundation.

And now, Lee Hyo Ki is dead.

Seeming to understand Li Yuan's anger, Li Shimin immediately promised, "Father, don't worry, I will make Dou Jiande pay for what he has done!"

Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin suggested: "Father, you can let Zhiyun lead the army out of Tongguan, pretend to attack Luoyang, restrain Wang Shichong, and make him withdraw from Liyang."

"allow!"

Li Zhiyun cupped his fists, "My son will not disappoint my father."

Li Yuan nodded, with a hint of relief in his eyes.No matter what, with the second and fifth children coming forward, he felt very at ease in his heart.

Pei Ji said: "Your Majesty, at present, the imperial court can mobilize [-] shi of grain and [-] soldiers and horses. May I ask your Majesty, how many soldiers and horses will the King of Qin need for this time to attack Dou Jiande?"

"King Qin, what do you mean?" Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin.

"Eighty thousand is enough." Li Shimin said confidently.

Li Zhiyun knew well that these [-] soldiers were not temporarily recruited from Zhechong Mansion, but elite soldiers who had been following Li Shimin.

Li Yuan nodded and agreed, "Okay, the rest of the commanders are up to you to choose."

"Obey." Li Shimin clasped his fists.

Although Dou Jiande is strong, in Li Shimin's view, he is not invincible.

Afterwards, Li Yuan looked at Li Zhiyun, "King Chu."

"My son is here."

"I order you to lead [-] soldiers and horses, go east out of Tongguan, and contain Wang Shichong. If you have a chance, teach him a lesson!"

"My son obeys the order."

Although Lao Li wished to arrest Wang Shichong who attacked Liyang while taking advantage of the fire, he also knew in his heart that the imperial court could not support large-scale battles on two fronts at present, so he could only bear with it.

At the very least, we must first deal with that bastard Dou Jiande.

As the Wude Palace determined the attack plan, the imperial court started to operate quickly, and one order after another was issued to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War. The messengers sent by the imperial court to the states along the way were also moving quickly. Help the imperial court to transfer grain, grass and military equipment to Xiangzhou.

At the same time, Li Shimin also summoned his confidants in the Qin Palace to use force to determine a plan to attack Dou Jiande.

The news about Xiangzhou will also be sent to Prince Qin's mansion as soon as possible.

At this moment, Zhechong soldiers under Li Shimin's command were also acting together. They received the order from the imperial court and immediately put aside their farming affairs. They put on their horses, armor, swords, spears, swords and halberds, and headed to Chang'an to gather.

While the war machine is running rapidly, it will bring unstoppable action.

(End of this chapter)