bastard seizes tang

Chapter 800 Li Jing
"Tap, tap, tap."

In the early morning, in the quiet Daming Palace, a crisp sound of horseshoes resounded on the dragon road leading into the palace.

In the Daming Palace, the residence of the emperor is not allowed to walk on horses, let alone take a carriage, but this carriage can enter the palace from the Immortal Gate, pass Zhaoxun Gate, Hanyao Gate, and arrive at the Zichen Palace where the Son of Heaven lives. Under the Zichen sect, the journey was like entering a land of no one, no one questioned him, and no one stopped him.

Because the soldiers of the imperial army don’t need to ask more questions, just by looking at the style of the carriage, and the number plate hanging on the banner pole, you can know who is riding in the carriage—the emperor’s license to ride a horse is the No. 1 Shuai, Wei Gong Li Jing.

Li Jing, the Duke of the State of Wei, Li Ke's half mentor, although Li Ke did not have the status of master and apprentice like Cen Wenwen and Qin Shubao, but Li Ke used soldiers to inherit half of Li Jing and half of Li Shimin. This is a real relationship. But there are.

Li Jing was over seventy years old, he was weak and his legs and feet were inconvenient, and the way to enter the palace was not close. Li Jing was afraid that his physical strength would be weak, so Li Kete ordered that Li Jing be allowed to enter the palace with chariots and horses once a month, so as not to be tired.

Li Jing's chariots and horses arrived at His Highness Zichen, and General Xi Junmai of Youlongwuwei was already waiting outside the palace.

"Duke Wei." Li Jing got out of the carriage with the help of his slaves, Xi Junmai stepped forward in person, Xi Junmai stepped forward in person, and cupped his hands.

Li Jing looked at Mr. Xi and said, "I'm just an old man. I'm lucky to have received the grace of God. How dare I bother the general."

Xi Jun stood up and said: "This is what the last general should do. Your Majesty is already waiting in the palace. Please, Duke Wei, follow me."

As Xi Junmai said, he personally stepped forward to support Li Jing, and slowly climbed up the steps of Zichen Hall.

Li Jing was old and his legs and feet were inconvenient. Li Jing supported Mr. Xi's arm with one hand, and leaned on a cane with the other.

When Li Jing arrived in Zichen Hall, Li Ke was already sitting in the hall, looking at the map of Liaodong area hanging on the wall in the hall, concentrating on it, obviously thinking about the war.

"The old minister is old and frail, and his legs and feet are inconvenient. Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time." Li Jing walked into the hall and paid homage to Li Ke.

When Li Ke heard Li Jing's voice, he realized that Li Jing had arrived. He quickly drew his attention from the map, stepped forward to help Li Jing and said, "Mr. Let Duke Wei enter the palace."

Li Jing got up and said, "Your Majesty doesn't think I'm old, but you can ask me about the national policy. It's my luck."

After Li Jing finished speaking, he looked at the map hanging on the wall and asked, "Your Majesty is thinking about the Eastern Expedition?"

Li Ke replied: "That's right, that's why I invited you into the palace. After the first lunar month, the Eastern Expedition will be launched. Wei Gong is a famous commander in the world, and the people who use soldiers in the world can't be the right ones. So before that, I thought Listen to your opinion."

In front of Li Jing, Li Ke said that it was indeed a bit of praise, but this is also the truth, and it is also something that Li Ke firmly believes in. When it comes to the ability to use soldiers, Li Jing does not say that it is placed in the Tang Dynasty, even if it is compared to ancient times and today. , there will not be more than five people who can stand side by side with him.

Li Jing's compliments to Li Ke did not show the slightest ups and downs, but said: "Your Majesty's battle is bound to destroy the country. This matter is no small matter. The old minister wants to hear what His Majesty means first."

"Then if I come to throw bricks to attract jade, I will make a fool of myself."

Hearing this, Li Ke walked up to the map, paused, pointed to the Liaodong area on the map and said to Li Jing: "The last time my father personally conquered several cities in Liaodong, but was frustrated at the city of Anshi, the guard of Anshi in Goguryeo. , Anshi is also a strong city, so this time I don't want to use the main force to attack Anshi, but want to divide the army into three groups and quickly capture Goguryeo."

Previously, Li Shimin's personal conquest, in order to ensure Li Shimin's safety, gave up many opportunities to send out surprise soldiers, and only attacked the city with integrity as an upright teacher, so it dragged on for a long time until winter. Li Ke learned Li Shimin's lesson and naturally had to go another choose another way.

Li Jing leaned on his cane, looked at Li Ke, and asked, "I wonder which three ways His Majesty is talking about?"

Li Ke pointed to the three cities of Anshi, Xiongjin and Pyongyang successively: "The first road is to take the main road, go out of Liaodong with a large army, besiege Anshi City, and contain the main force of Goguryeo; Fortress of Bi, to seize the hinterland of Baekje and cut off the south of Goguryeo; thirdly, to take the small road, to take Pyongyang with elites, and to seize the capital quickly when its army is restrained and there is no support from the north and the south."

Li Ke deployed three armies, of which Jing Yizheng learned from Li Jing's art of war.Relying heavily on each other, relying on Qi to assist Zheng, Li Ke used the main forces of Anshi and Sibi as bait to cover the Qi soldiers and directly seize their capitals, which is the essence of Li Jing's use of troops.

After listening to Li Ke's words, Li Jing didn't rush to speak, but thought for a while before saying: "Your Majesty, if you do this, your ambition is not limited to Goguryeo and Baekje, or is it still in Silla?"

Li Ke's arrangement never mentioned Silla from the beginning to the end, but Li Jing guessed his own thoughts, which really surprised Li Ke.After hearing Li Jing's words, Li Ke was taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing.

Li Ke said: "I have learned a lot from Duke Ziwei in the way of using soldiers. I can see what Duke Wei is thinking at a glance, but I don't know how Duke Wei can see it."

Li Jing smiled and replied: "If your majesty only wants to contain Baekje and Goguryeo with partial divisions, why bother to take Sibi, the capital of Baekje, and go directly to Woongjin, the important town to the north.

Xiongjin is similar to Goguryeo. Once His Majesty takes Xiongjin, Goguryeo will inevitably divide its troops to defend the south, which will be more beneficial to the surprise attack on Pyongyang.His Majesty has used troops for many years, and His Majesty will not be unaware of this matter, but His Majesty still does so, presumably in order to destroy Sibi, the capital of Baekje, and take its food, grass and supplies, and prepare for a long battle.And His Majesty is so careful at every step, naturally for Silla in the west. "

Li Ke applauded and said: "Wei Gong's use of soldiers can not only break the army's power, but also understand people's hearts. I admire it, I really admire it."

Li Jing said modestly: "Your Majesty is absurd, but I have been in the army for a long time and I am familiar with it."

Li Ke asked: "Since Wei Gong has already guessed it, I will not hide it from you. The people of Sanhan are the most capricious people, and their monarchs and ministers are also chasing after the profit. , It’s hard to trust, leaving it is always a hidden danger. I want to take this opportunity to pacify the Three Koreas in one fell swoop, and completely eliminate the troubles in the east. Do you think my arrangement is okay?”

Li Jing replied: "Your Majesty's words are very true. The old minister has also dealt with the people of Sanhan. Although there are some pure and good people among them, there are also many people with bad temperament. It is really embarrassing. Your Majesty's arrangement is not bad. Sure, Your Majesty should completely eradicate the troubles in the east, but Silla is nominally a vassal of our Tang Dynasty, and attacking it rashly may cause criticism, and the opposition from the court will not be small."

Li Ke said: "I also have this worry, so I am going to kill first and then play, spare the court, and directly order the general."

Hearing this, Li Jing thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "If so, I'm afraid His Majesty's reputation will not be good."

Hearing what Li Jing meant, Li Ke seemed to have made up his mind, so he asked, "Then, can Duke Wei teach me something?"

Li Jing: "The old minister heard that Silla's ruler and ministers are at odds, and the Silla ruler has been removed. Now the power of Silla is in the hands of powerful minister Jin Chunqiu, and Jin Chunqiu's envoy is in Chang'an. Why don't your majesty see him?"

(End of this chapter)