People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1097 Pretrial Military Discussion

Tanggula Mountain, from west to east, lies between Tubo, Sheep and Supi.

The mountains are high and undulating, with only one road passable in the middle.

Even if Li Xuan has a way to capture Su Pi and Yangtong, Tanggula Mountain is still an insurmountable obstacle.

"I personally went to Tanggula Town to survey. The mountain road goes south for two hundred miles. The mountain road is winding and difficult to navigate. It is extremely difficult to completely capture it. If you don't want to sacrifice human lives, there is only one way. ." Li Xuan raised her head to look at the emperor, cupped her hands and said, "The method of killing."

Before the emperor could figure it out, Pei Xingjian on the other side had already spoken: "It's just a trick to cheat the pass. Even if we can win one or two checkpoints, it will be difficult to win the entire mountain road. The strategy is not deep enough."

"That's the only way." Li Xuan turned to look at Pei Xingjian and said seriously: "If the DPRK is willing to give 50,000 elites to pile up on the front line, regardless of casualties, with more fuel, we will be able to capture the entire mountain road, but after taking it, these 50,000 I’m afraid not even half of the elite will be dead. Duke Wenxi, is this feasible?”

"No." Li Zhi waved his hand directly and said: "The Turks in the north are uneasy. For next year's battle, what I can give is, in addition to the original 10,000 or so guards, the main force of 5,000 right-leading army guards, and the right-leading army guard general. Black teeth always make him a general.

In the other rear areas, General Li Jinxing of the Right Leading Army Guards was stationed in Changzhou, commanding 5,000 Right Leading Army Guards and 5,000 Right Tunnel Guards to transport grain and grass. The other departments were located in Lanzhou to guard against Turks. "

To the northwest of Lanzhou are the Ganliang states.

The Turks are uneasy and may directly start a war in the entire northern Xinjiang. At that time, it is very likely that troops will need to be mobilized from Lanzhou.

It was originally one of the original considerations to use General Li Jinxing, the right-leading army general, as the general manager of the Luoche Road march to march into Luoche. However, the current situation is not suitable for a full movement of the army.

"The attack on the Tibetan mainland will be a matter of the year after tomorrow." Empress Wu spoke from the side, looked at Li Xuan, and asked: "King Nanchang, what will happen next year, how much food and grass in Changzhou can support the front line."

"Report to the Queen of Heaven." Li Xuan earnestly handed over his hand, and then said: "Changzhou is ripe this year. If there is no war, Changzhou can fully support the army's food and grass, and it can also accommodate two thousand refugees from the DPRK and China. But once a war breaks out, the army's food and grass consumption will double , I’m afraid it can only support five thousand cavalry, and the further we go, the more it will be consumed.”

Empress Wu nodded gently. There were many wars in the past few years. Empress Wu also had calculations in mind about these things. This number is correct.

"You grabbed a batch of gold from Qamdo this year. That gold has been used to buy grain and will be sent to the front line next year. There is no doubt about it, but after taking Qamdo, I'm afraid there won't be much gain.

The war in the next year will still rely on consuming the savings from previous years. If Tanggula Mountain cannot be captured quickly, the logistics will not be able to support it after all. "Empress Wu looked deeply at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan cupped her hands, and then said solemnly: "Tianhou, you must not be in a hurry after taking Tanggula Mountain. In the mountain road, if we are stable, the enemy will be anxious, and if we are anxious, the enemy will be stable. The terrain is limited and there is very little room for us to use, so we can only compete with patience. "

After a slight pause, Li Xuan cupped his hands and said: "As for the consumption of military resources, it can be reduced from two aspects: first, after capturing Su Pi, some of the wealth that cannot be moved away in Su Pi will be sold in the Central Plains; second, , that is, after the front line is stabilized, some of the troops will be withdrawn to guard the areas of Supi, Tongtian River, and Maduo to reduce the consumption of food and grass, and then move forward in turn, so that Tanggula Mountain can be captured at the minimum cost."

"In the final analysis, it still depends on the change of people's hearts in Tubo when the army oppresses Tanggula Mountain." Li Zhi turned his head, looked at Yuan Ming, and asked: "Yuan Qing, the Tubo monarchs and ministers should have considered that once Supi falls, Yangtong will What happened after the fall, how did they change?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, I don't have much contact with you. Your Majesty will listen to what I say." Yuan Ming's expression calmed down, and then he said seriously: "I am in Luozue, and the people I have the most contact with are ordinary people. The people of Luozue have no respect for Su. Pi Yangtong didn't care much, so when they learned that Su Pi had been captured by Nanchang, they expressed concern, but that was all."

"It's like the people of Chang'an who lost Baekje." Li Zhi himself said the same thing.

All the ministers present were frightened at the same time: "Your Majesty!"

Li Zhi waved his hand and said, "Yuan Qing, you continue."

"Yes!" Yuan Ming continued and said: "Although most ordinary nobles and ordinary officials are more worried, they believe in Lun Qinling more. After all, Lun Qinling has enough prestige.

Further up, the middle-level nobles and officials knew more about the Battle of Dafeichuan and the Battle of Qamdo, and the King of Nanchang's troops were unpredictable and unpredictable, which made them very worried.

Whenever something unexpected happens, he will be like a frightened bird.

The rest are the royal family and senior officials, and what they do more is mobilize troops. "

Li Zhi nodded gently and said, "They are afraid, but at the same time they are confident that they can defend Tanggula Mountain."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Yuan Ming bowed and continued: "In the whole of Tubo, the further north you go, the more panicked the people are, but there are more armies. The further south you go, the more stable the people are. On the contrary, the people in the west are more stable. The land of Xiangxiong is somewhat unexpectedly quiet.”

"Xiangxiong, Xiangxiong." Li Zhi turned to look at Li Xuan and asked, "King of Nanchang, do you have any ideas?"

"I have a little vague idea." Li Xuan handed over his hand and said thoughtfully: "Xiang Xiong can contact the rebellion and create more momentum... but I feel there are still some shortcomings."

"You continue." Li Zhi saw Li Xuan thinking and waved his hand to signal others not to disturb him.

Li Xuan lowered his head slightly and said: "In Luoche City, ordinary people don't care. The bottom level believes in Lun Qinling. The top level has their own army. Only the middle level is worried. But this is not enough. More people need to be worried. It needs to be Make more noise and make them more... No, there is no need to panic, just discuss."

Li Xuan suddenly raised his head, looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, can you send someone to contact Zhangzhong and promise them to restore the country once they destroy Tubo, but there is one requirement."

"Speak!" Li Zhi stared at Li Xuan with bright eyes.

"Let them raise the minister's military flag, or in other words, bring Xiang Xiong's troops under the banner of the minister in name, and act in the name of right guard." Li Xuan looked at the emperor. Although he was looking at the emperor, he His eyes were a little wandering.

"Continue." "Yes!" Li Xuan held up his hand and spoke again: "It's not enough for Xiangxiong alone. Subi and Yangtong both need to hang the military flags of ministers, and then let Queen Subi and King Yangtong, We sent envoys to enter Luosuo on a large scale and demanded that the Tibetans return the gold and supplies they had robbed from Supi and Yangtong over the years, and the momentum became louder."

"You want to cause greater repercussions in Luzhong, and then let the Tubo leader order Lun Qinling to send troops from Tanggula Mountain." Pei Xingjian immediately understood what Li Xuan meant, but then shook his head and said : "Not enough, this is not enough. In terms of Qinling's popularity in Tubo, it is enough to suppress everything."

Li Xuan's expression suddenly became cautious, as if hesitant.

"Does the King of Nanchang have any other plans?" Pei Xingjian immediately saw through Li Xuan's thoughts.

Li Xuan raised her head, looked at Li Zhi, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I have a way to take risks."

"Now that we're here, if you have anything to say, just say it and don't hesitate." Li Zhi smiled easily.

In fact, the fear of this kind of army conquest is that there is no strategy. As long as there is a strategy, the rest is to modify good and evil.

"I want to...I want your Majesty to issue an imperial edict to rebuke the Lord of Tibet for his crimes over the years, but the words should be more harsh and sarcastic. In the end, the Lord of Tibet was so angry that he rushed to Tanggula Mountain and met me. Decisive battle." Li Xuan handed over seriously.

"This is not difficult, but why are you hesitant?" Li Zhi looked at Li Xuan with some confusion.

Li Xuan earnestly handed over his hand, and then said: "Your Majesty, I am really worried that if this strategy fails, our army may not be able to last long and must send troops."

"You can try this strategy again at the end of autumn." Pei Xingjian breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at Li Zhi, cupped his hands and said: "If other strategies don't work, then you can try this strategy again in late autumn. Even if the strategy doesn't work, attack once and the weather will be cold. When the ground freezes, it is common for the guards to recover."

"But this year's food and grass will be wasted, and even the morale of our army will be affected." Li Xuan looked worried.

Pei Xingjian smiled, looked up at the emperor, smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the King of Nanchang is worried that someone in the court will criticize him for this, so he is worried."

"As long as the army is not seriously damaged or defeated, I will not hold you accountable." Li Zhi waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Xuan looked relaxed, and then said: "Now that Su Pi has not descended, and Yangtong has not yet reached it, we still have one year to attack Tanggula Pass. I ask Your Majesty to think about it more carefully. There will definitely be more Detailed military strategy is provided."

"Yes, at least we have to wait until the year after next!" Li Zhi sighed lightly and said, "Take your time, after one year, who knows what the time and place will be like."

"Yes!" Li Xuan bowed deeply.

"Okay, that's it for today." Li Zhi waved his hand and said: "In the Battle of Tubo, for now, our army has the upper hand, so there is no need to be too anxious for the time being."

"Yes." All the officials in the palace raised their hands at the same time.

Li Zhi's eyes fell on Yuan Ming, nodded, and said: "Yuan Qing will rest for now. There will be a reward for the official affairs of the dynasty. I hope you will do your best in the dynasty."

"I thank Your Majesty, but I will definitely be devastated and will not give up even if I die." Yuan Ming bowed solemnly.

Li Zhi waved his hand.

"Your Majesty, please leave." Everyone cupped their hands at the same time, and then slowly exited the Zichen Palace.

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Watching the ministers retreat, Li Zhi turned to Empress Wu and asked in a low voice: "Mei Niang, I always feel that there is something I have overlooked?"

"Yes." Empress Wu smiled and said, "His Majesty's imperial edict is sent to Tanggula Mountain. Who will deliver the edict and who will be the imperial envoy? The King of Nanchang is concerned about these."

"He is worried about the impact of North Korea and China on the front line." Li Zhi finally understood.

"The generals at the front line have always been worried about the rumors coming from the rear during large-scale military expeditions." Empress Wu sighed softly and said, "With more troops in hand, the King of Nanchang also started to be cautious."

"It is a good thing to be cautious." The emperor smiled, and then said: "I still remember how he promised me in front of me that he would definitely get some help for me. How can I worry about it now..."

At this point, Li Zhi suddenly fell silent and said softly: "He is worried that he is not fast enough, and he is also afraid that he is too fast."

Empress Wu sat aside, not knowing what to say.

At this moment, a rush of footsteps sounded.

The emperor looked up.

(End of this chapter)