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

Chapter 1129 What if Li Xian dies now?

Outside the city of Qamdo, a large army gathered.

Outside the North City and the East City, there are two large camps each, stretching backwards with no end as far as the eye can see.

Li Xuan stood on the tower of Daying in Beicheng, looking beyond Qamdo City to the night sky above her head, and said softly: "In summer now, the wind direction in Qamdo is mostly northeasterly and easterly, so the best way is to start from the Attack the North City and East City, attack with fire."

The faces of all the generals present were calm. The fire attack technique Li Xuan mentioned was not unusual.

There is news from the Secret Guards and the Ministry of War that Qinling has built numerous large and small fortresses in the city of Qamdo, and this city will be used to strangle the Tang army.

The strategy decided by the Ministry of War is fire attack.

The most convenient way to attack with fire is to launch trebuchets from the East City and North City and throw fireballs into the city.

Scanning everyone's faces, Li Xuan knew what they were thinking.

Shaking his head slightly, Li Xuan said: "Everyone, Qin Ling and other people have probably already thought about how to prevent fire, so what we have done is just a drop in the bucket; if we put ourselves in our place, we will understand."

Everyone present could not help but fall silent.

Li Xuan was right. If they were talking about Qinling, they would naturally know that the biggest flaw in Qamdo City right now is that it was attacked by fire.

Thinking that Li Xuan had understood this, Wang Xiaojie stepped forward and handed over his hand: "What does the commander-in-chief mean, but to continue setting fires, but not from the east city and the north?"

"Not bad." Li Xuan looked forward, smiled, and said softly: "Attacking the East City and the North City is the worst option, but as a cover-up, we still have to do it. The best is to make it happen naturally... But really The method is actually in the south, the entire southwest of Qamdo City."

The southwest of Qamdo City stands against the mountains. Outside the northwest city gate, the road is narrow, and the tall Hengduan Mountains block the road to Luoxue.

Even the Tubo and Supi people have only found a small path in the mountains for many years, which is barely passable.

Nowadays, the Lun Qin Mausoleum has built countless barriers in the mountain road, making it impossible for the Tang Dynasty to pass through.

It is very similar to the Ziwu Road in Shu.

The terrain is narrow, the roads are steep, it is impossible to carry large siege equipment, and there is defense, it is almost a dead end.

It seems that as long as you break in, you can go straight to Linzhi, the important town in eastern Tibet, but in fact this is a very cruel bait.

Even if Li Xuan can send troops to kill them, they will still face the most prosperous southeastern town of the Tubo people.

It was a hard fortress built up with countless manpower, material and financial resources, and he had no way out.

So there is only one way to go through Tanggula Mountain, at least that side is wider.

To attack Tanggula Mountain Road with all our strength, Qamdo, the foothold, must be captured.

……

"In mid-June and July, although there are mostly northeasterly and easterly winds in Qamdo, there are occasional southerly winds, but such weather is rare." Li Xuan's expression became solemn.

Everyone present immediately understood what Li Xuan was thinking, which was to take things by surprise.

Li Xuan looked past the heavy city defenses and said softly: "The southwest of Qamdo City is where the Tubo people live. The conditions are simple and it is easy to catch fire. If there is a southwest wind, the flames surge and the smoke fills the sky, it will immediately spread to In the entire Qamdo, that’s the best time for me to take action.”

"Your Majesty's plan is excellent and very feasible." Wang Xiaojie nodded seriously, but asked with a hint of confusion: "It's just blocked by the mountains, can the south wind come?"

"Yes." Li Xuan was very sure. He looked past the numerous Hengduan mountains and straight into the entire Tubo behind.

In fact, there are many southerly winds in the southeastern part of Tubo in summer. The sea breeze crosses Tianzhu and blows into Tubo. However, it cannot blow into Supi because of the obstruction of high mountains.

But if the summer wind is strong enough, it will blow out from countless gaps in the mountains.

"At that time, it is our best opportunity. Please be patient." Li Xuan took a deep breath and returned his eyes to Qamdo: "Qin Ling may not know this, but his attention now is on the southeast waterway. Above, so everyone, I will give you time. As long as the casualties of each department do not exceed 500, I will attack as you please."

"Thank you, Marshal." All the generals present earnestly handed over their hands at the same time, feeling reassured.

In fact, they are most worried that Li Xuan has been waiting for the south wind, but the south wind will never come. Now, as time goes by, it will easily affect morale.

But as long as they are allowed to attack, they have nothing to worry about.

The casualties of soldiers are limited, but they also have crossbows, catapults, and fireballs, so they really have many methods.

If these methods don't work, then they can only wait and use Li Xuan's method.

"Once the southwest wind blows and the fire spreads all over the sky, the left and right guards will charge in from the northwest corner and then sweep across the city." Li Xuan's eyes were solemn, as if he had seen the scene of fire all over the city of Qamdo.

Hei Te Changzhi came forward from the other side and raised his hands in confusion: "Has the Marshal already deployed manpower in Qamdo City?"

Everyone present looked at Li Xuan in surprise.

After thinking for a moment, they all immediately understood that only in this way would the southwest fire attack be the most effective.

Li Xuan smiled and nodded lightly: "The last time I invaded Qamdo, I had already deployed people among the lower-class slaves living in the northwest, released rumors, and promised them that as long as the Tang Dynasty could capture Qamdo, I would abolish them. All slave status, let them be human beings.”

"Commander is wise." Black Teeth Changzhi, Wang Xiaojie and others simultaneously raised their hands to Li Xuan with solemn expressions.

The word "slave" is the most indelible pain that weighs on some people's hearts.

Children and grandchildren will be slaves for endless generations, and their lives will be endlessly hopeless.

Now someone has shown them a way, and neither they nor their descendants need to be slaves.

These people will immediately burst out with infinite power.

Anyone who stands in their way will be completely torn apart.

Li Xuan has a clear plan on how to use these people.

No one present asked any further questions, nor did they ask Li Xuan for the right to use these people.

Because this group of people is the final trump card in this battle.

Once these people are unsuccessful, then the only way to capture Qamdo is to rely on bloodshed.

"Okay, everyone, go back and have a rest. Arrange the light and dark guards at night to prepare for the night attack on Lun Qinling. Before the south wind comes, everything will be left to you." Li Xuan waved her hands, then turned and walked away tower.

On top of the tower, Wang Xiaojie and Hei Te Changzhi discussed the battle plan.

Among the camps outside Dongcheng, there are mainly the Right Army Guards and the Right Tun Guards.

The people in the camp outside Beicheng are mainly the left and right guards.

Wang Xiaojie and Hei Chi Changzhi each took charge of one side, each attacking and defending their own areas.

……

In the large tent of the Chinese army, Li Xuan carefully put the memorial into a sealed bag and put it aside, waiting to be collected tomorrow and sent to Chang'an.

The memorial will first be reviewed by Liu Rengui before being forwarded to Luoyang.

fell into the hands of the emperor.

Now in the court, Empress Wu is patiently waiting for Li Xian to initiate the action of committing suicide, and then Lei Ting starts to strangle all Li Xian's movements. Li Xuan sighed lightly, because only in this way can the prince Li Xian be dethroned in the most justifiable way.

Li Xuan didn't know what Li Xian would look like when he returned to Chang'an again.

How would the once graceful and gentle prince Li Xian look like he was in despair.

Li Xuan looked at the flickering lights in the tent and warned herself not to fall into this situation in the future.

When Li Xian fell into this situation, he might still have a little hope of survival because he was the emperor's son.

At least before the emperor died, he would definitely be alive, but Li Xuan was different.

If he falls into this situation, there is only one fate for him, and that is death.

Li Xuan reached out and picked up the cold tea placed on the table. The moment the cold tea was in his mouth, a flash of light exploded in Li Xuan's mind.

What if Li Xian died now?

Although Li Xuan is now in Changzhou, if he secretly plotted against Li Xian after his rebellion failed, Li Xian would probably die immediately.

Even his death was very ugly.

Under the stage, the ripe seeds are separated.

Picking once makes the melon good, picking again makes the melon thin.

You can still pick it three times, but you can pick it and return with the vines.

Li Xuan could even imagine Empress Wu's extremely ugly face after seeing this poem.

This poem will completely tear Empress Wu's face into pieces in front of the ministers.

With this poem, it will be difficult for Empress Wu to intervene in government affairs.

In this way, after Li Xian is promoted to prince, he can steadily gather all the power and establish a stable and prosperous era.

No matter how capable Empress Wu was, there was nothing she could do when Li Xian's position was secured.

They may even die early due to the loss of rights.

……

Li Xuan slowly put down the cold tea, and her expression gradually became cold and stern.

There's a real chance of doing this, but it's also very risky.

Because if Li Xian died like this, the first unlucky person would most likely be the emperor.

Li Zhi's health was not good. Once Li Xian died suddenly, Li Zhi might suffer a physical blow and die soon.

After that, Li Xian ascended the throne. Without Li Zhi's support, it would be difficult for Li Xian to secure his position. Empress Wu also had many opportunities.

If Li Zhi really died like this, then the next unlucky person would most likely be Li Xuan herself.

Li Xuan's ability to go all the way to this day actually depends a lot on Li Zhi's trust in him.

As for Li Xian.

Li Xian is not much better than Li Xian. He might even transfer Li Xuan directly back to the court if he ascends the throne rashly.

Even if Li Xuan tried his best to help Li Xian secure the throne, in a few years, Li Xuan would be sent to Bianzhou to be an idle governor for various reasons.

I will never come back to Changzhou again.

If Li Zhi died like this, many of Li Xuan's arrangements would be abandoned halfway; all the hands and feet he had made from the beginning to the end would be completely broken.

If Li Zhi dies like this, it will be very detrimental to Li Xuan, especially those who have been with him along the way.

Standing up, Li Xuan walked behind the big tent.

Throughout the camp, under the moonlight, there could be faint sounds of numerous snores.

These soldiers have great trust in Li Xuan, and it was Li Xuan who brought them step by step to where they are today.

Once there is a change of people in the DPRK, it is very likely that all these people will die on the plateau.

Li Xuan took a breath, even for these people, he couldn't let the overall situation collapse.

The water still needs to flow normally according to the timing.

Li Xian cannot die, at least not now.

For the sake of these close men, for his family, and for himself.

Li Xuan cannot lose her greatest advantage.

……

Raise your head and look up at the stars.

Li Xuan laughed secretly in her heart. After all, he was doing it for himself.

High in the endless starry sky, purple stars shine brightly.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in Li Xuan's mind.

He himself may not kill Li Xian, and Li Xian may not die, but it does not necessarily mean that others will not kill Li Xian.

The idea gradually became clear in Li Xuan's mind.

Immediately, another flash of light flashed through.

Prince seal.

Li Xuan may not grab the prince's seal, but that doesn't necessarily mean others won't grab the prince's seal.

At that time, all it takes is to put the Prince's Seal into someone's home, and a melee will inevitably occur.

Wu Chengsi.

Wu Chengsi must be dragged in.

In the future, if Wu Chengsi is involved in the fight for heir apparent, the Wei family will have a fierce fight with Wu Chengsi.

And this scene was the last thing Empress Wu wanted to see.

Similarly, it is also what the emperor least wants to see.

But it was what Li Xuan wanted to see the most.

(End of this chapter)