The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 281 The Great Shame

The setting sun was like blood, reflecting on the earth, covering up the blood on the ground, but it couldn't cover up the bloody smell in the air. At this time, under Hualong City, corpses were everywhere.Only rumbling sounds could be heard from time to time, and more than twenty catapults bombarded the city wall in turn.

The entire Hualong City has been completely surrounded by the Tang army. In the camp of the Chinese army, Li Shimin looked at the "Liang Jun" fleeing around the top of the city, and said to Liu Hongji beside him in great surprise: "Our army has repelled The six raids by Liang Shidu's reinforcements wiped out thousands of enemies. In my opinion, the strength of the Hualong City is less than [-]. In addition, Liang Shidu's reinforcements were defeated six times, and the defenders in the city still haven't surrendered. , I underestimate Liang Shidu."

Liang Shidu died too quickly, and Liang Jun surrendered too simply. Li Shimin still doesn't know that it was the Sui army who fought him.

Liu Hongji sighed and said: "The battlefield is the place where the will of soldiers can be sharpened the most. In the decisive battles, Liang Jun has transformed from a mob to a veteran of many battles. If we can get more than [-] soldiers, it will have a great effect on our Tang Dynasty. Less than [-] troops."

"On the day the city is destroyed, it must be surrendered to our Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin's love for soldiers is overwhelming.

Hou Junji smiled and said: "Your Highness, don't worry. In another day, Liang Jun, who has run out of food and grass, is probably too hungry to stand still. At that time, no matter how strong Liang Jun is, it won't help."

Liu Hongji thought it right and said: "At the beginning of the decisive battle between Yu Wenhuaji and Li Mi in Xiao County, Li Mi's army had all the advantages in terms of harmony in heaven, location, harmony and numbers, and there were all elite soldiers out, and fortifications had been built. However, Yu Wenhua, the commander of the Xiaoguo Army, was incompetent, internal strife, morale was low, and the soldiers had no food. However, in the battle of Xiao County, Wagang, which had many soldiers, experienced many battles, and was full of heroes, was defeated. , Zhai Rang also died, Li Mi was wounded by a arrow in his body, and was almost captured alive. "

"As Yang Guang's trump card Imperial Guard, the Xiaoguo Army's combat effectiveness is astonishing, but the one in Jiangdu was wiped out in about a year. It is really hard to meet a good commander. Yu Wenhua and this stupid Cowardly people lead the Xiaoguo Army, which in itself heralds the future of this army, not to mention that they still have so many enemies on the way back to the west. And the same Xiaoguo Army, in the hands of Yang Yu, is in the hands of Yang Tong, spreading its might outside the Great Wall, helping He became the number one lord in the world! Even Wei Xuan and Yin Shishi have suffered a great loss to my Tang Dynasty, so it is true to say that one general is incompetent and exhausts the three armies." Li Shimin's eyes flashed After a trace of strong fighting spirit, he said proudly: "It is said that Yang Tong's Five Thousand Xuanjia Army came from the Xiaoguo Army, but the fighting was several times stronger than the Xiaoguo Army. Compare my Red Armored Army with one."

"It is certain that the Red Armored Army will defeat the Xuanjia Army." Hou Junji said with a smile.

"That's not necessarily the case, you won't know until you fight." Li Shimin said modestly, but his expression was full of infinite confidence and expectation, looking at the 'Liang Jun' at the gate, he ordered: "Continue to bombard me. "

"Here!"

The order was issued, and the catapults showed their power again.

"Your Highness, a letter from His Majesty." At this moment, a school captain came over on horseback.

"Junji, you stay here and watch. Let's go!" Li Shimin said.

"Here!" Hou Junji responded respectfully.
Li Shimin took Liu Hongji and other generals back to the barracks not far behind, and came to the big tent of the Chinese army. A messenger soldier saluted and said, "Meet His Royal Highness King Jin."

"You don't need to be too polite, where is the letter from the Holy Majesty?" Li Shimin asked.

"Here!" The messenger soldier immediately presented a secret letter.

After Li Shimin took it, he read it immediately. After reading it, his face was a little surprised, but he was more ecstatic.

"Your Highness, what's the matter?" Liu Hongji asked curiously.

"You can read it yourself?" Li Shimin handed over the letter in high spirits.

After Liu Hongji finished reading it, he immediately said with a face full of shock: "The decision of the Holy Spirit is really rare."

"Your Highness, what important decision has the Holy Spirit made?" A heroic general asked curiously. His name was Zhang Liang, and he was from Xingyang, Central Plains. Honest on the outside but deceitful on the inside.During the Daye period, the Wagang Army, which was led by Zhai Rang, was separated from the main force because of the Battle of Xingyang. Later, seeing that Zhai Rang was not a person who made great achievements, he simply tried his luck in Luoyang, and finally Li Shimin who came here discovered his talent and gave up. After handing over, Zhang Liang felt Li Shimin's sincerity, and joined him as a disciple, and now he is the chariot and cavalry general of the Prince Jin's mansion, and he is deeply favored by Li Shimin.

Li Shimin ordered the guards to go out of the account, and said happily to the generals: "Father's previous policy was too conservative, and now he is preparing to gather troops from all over the country to fight against the Sui Dynasty. Now he is going to recall the Tuntian Army for intensive training and take over the entire territory of Yongzhou. It is an opportunity for our generation to make contributions.”

"Really?" The generals were surprised for a while.

"Is this still false?" Li Shimin laughed loudly and said: "Now the court and China have reached an agreement, not only to transfer back 15 Tuntian troops, but also to expand the army by [-]. And our mission is to capture Wuwei after destroying Liang Shidu. , Huining, Pingliang, and Lingwu counties. Therefore, this battle must be fought well."

Having said that, Li Shimin clenched his fist and swung it hard.A pair of sharp eyes flashed coldly, as if to say: Yang Tong, you wait for me.

At the beginning, when he took a group of confidants to Zhuojun County to watch the recruitment of "Three Pavilions and One Pavilion", because of a quarrel with Yang Tong, he was severely slapped by Yang Tong in front of more than a thousand warriors participating in the martial arts. He had a scabbard and several teeth were missing. The humiliation imposed on him did not dissipate with the passage of time, instead, it became heavier and heavier like old wine.Every time I look at the missing front teeth in the mirror, I feel a strong hatred for Yang Tong.

In addition, on the day of the wedding, Yang Tong was in the Li Mansion in Taiyuan, in front of thousands of guests, conferring on his eldest grandson Wugou, making Li Shimin the laughing stock of the world. All these things made him feel immortal towards Yang Tong Unending heart, now his father's decision undoubtedly gave him a chance to avenge his shame.

Looking at the hundreds of warriors and counselors inside the tent, and the hundred thousand elite soldiers outside the tent, there is an inexplicable pride in his chest.Thinking that I am about to command an army of [-] to take over the Yongbei area that Yang Tong has painstakingly managed, I feel very proud just thinking about it.

"Your Highness!" Marching Sima Yin Kaishan clasped his hands and said, "It is by no means a fluke that Yang Tong has what he is today. This man is both civil and military, fierce as a tiger, ruthless as a wolf, and cunning as a fox. The most terrifying thing is that he is good at making people laugh. Avoid the unavoidable conspiracy. Does Your Highness still remember the scene when Princess Pingyang got married?"

"Of course I remember!" When Li Shimin heard the name 'Princess Pingyang', his heart ached even more, and his hatred for Yang Yu increased a bit.In his heart, Yang Tong is a robber. He trampled on the glory of the Li family, took away the Bingzhou and countless money and food that should have belonged to the Li family, and forcibly took away his third sister, and brought Li Tang Great insult.

No matter how powerful Yang Tong is, he will never let him go in this life, and he will pay back the humiliation Yang Tong gave to the Li family a hundredfold.If one day he is captured alive, Li Shimin will definitely not kill him. He has to humiliate all the women of the Yang family again and again in front of him, so that he can vent his hatred.

"If it wasn't for Yang Tong's absolute advantage, our court would not have sought a short-term peace through peace, and we would not have lost a lot of supplies. If it wasn't for the Turkic unification again, I'm sure that Yang Tong would eventually enter Guanzhong. "Yin Kaishan sighed, and said: "Yang Yu, when it comes to mind skills, is not inferior to any top counselors in the world. You can only follow his rhythm. Therefore, His Highness must not underestimate this person."

Li Shimin nodded silently, and said, "Can you teach me, sir?"

Yin Kaishan said in a deep voice: "The humble official thinks that the analysis of the emperor and the court is very accurate. Yang Tong is very likely to attack in the near future. The unresolved war in Hualong City cannot be delayed. We must fight quickly to gain time to rest. In this way, our army can fight the Sui army with the fullest spirit. If we can force Liang Luoren to surrender, our army will not only gain time and reduce casualties, but also gain more than 1 warriors for nothing. Things."

"Mr. is very right." Li Shimin took a deep breath and said loudly: "Mr. Yin, immediately send my order to temporarily stop the attack on Hualong City, and issue an ultimatum to Liang Luoren. Before Kaicheng surrenders, our army will formally launch a general attack on Hualong, and when the city is broken, we will kill all of them, leaving no one behind."

"If!" Yin Kaishan immediately stood up, stepped out of the big tent, and conveyed Li Shimin's new order to Hou Junji.

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When Li Shimin's ultimatum was issued, there was a panic and panic on the top of Hualong City. Ever since the Tang army surrounded Hualong, they knew that Hualong was all over, but because there were still Liang Luoren, Li Zhengbao, Zhao Feiyang, Niu Tong, etc. Loyal generals stick to it, so everyone can hold on to the current situation.However, the "big king" reinforcements were repulsed six times, coupled with the cut off of food and grass, the soldiers not only lost their fighting spirit, but also were extremely hungry and physically exhausted.

If it hadn't been for Tang Jun not attacking like crazy a few days ago, they would have been unable to hold on, but Tang Jun seems to be impatient now, and the soldiers suddenly fell into fear. Deep exhaustion and despair
In a heavily guarded room in the Hualong County Government, Liang Luoren, Li Zhengbao, Zhao Feiyang, Niu Tong and Liu Min had an urgent discussion.

"Liu Changshi, Li Shimin's ultimatum has come, and our army's morale is in turmoil. What should we do now?" Liang Luoren asked urgently.

A gleam of wisdom flashed in Liu Min's eyes, and he said calmly: "Don't worry, General Liang. Li Shimin is so eager to force us to surrender, it can be seen that Li Tang has already had an accident, and the only accident that can make Li Shimin anxious is me, Da Sui." Now that we have completed Li Dudu's task, we will follow Li Shimin's wishes and 'surrender' the Tang army.

"Then how should I answer Li Shimin?" Liang Luoren asked.

"We can surrender, but this army must be in the hands of the general. Tell Li Shimin directly, saying that he is afraid that he will backtrack."

"Will... Li Shimin agree?"

"The general raised these conditions, which can dispel Li Shimin's suspicion. Because our army and the Tang army have formed an enmity so far, it is normal for the general to be afraid that the generals of the Tang army will deliberately make things difficult. If you don't mention any demands, it will make you suspicious. " Liu Min said with a smile: "The general can give it a try now."

"Here!"

Liang Luoren hurried to the top of the wall, and made a request to Hou Junji, who had been recruited to surrender, according to his words, but Hou Junji naturally refused, and when the two sides were bargaining, Li Shimin was alarmed.

After thinking for a while, Li Shimin understood Liang Luoren's worry.He has always been proud and arrogant, and he is quite confident in his charm of knowing and influencing people. He thinks that he can quickly make Liang Luoren let go of his guard and give up on him.That being the case, there was no difference between Liang Luoren and himself in this strong army.

Immediately stated that Liang Luoren could continue to lead the army, he would neither disperse nor arrange others to enter.

Liang Luoren agreed with gratitude.Hualong City, which had been fighting bloody battles for many days, suddenly opened its gates.

(End of this chapter)