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

Chapter 797 True and false, false is true and true is false

In the Zichen Hall, on the imperial desk, there are not only memorials from Hezhou, but also some related things.

Liu Boying, the minister of Honglu Temple, accompanied by his interpreter, placed a bloody epaulette in front of the emperor.

The interpreter solemnly raised his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Queen of Heaven, it says 'Auspicious Long Resort, Messenger of Light.' This auspicious long resort is the Tashirekexi Dam in Tubo today. According to records, there was indeed a person living there at that time. A race called the Goba tribe, but later, this race disappeared inexplicably.”

"They didn't disappear, they were all selected into the Army of Light." Li Zhi looked at the broken knives, epaulettes, buttons, Buddhist beads, and other bloody things on the table, and said with cold eyes: "Back then, it was They forced the Tuyuhun tribe who had fled far away to raid Guo Daifeng's logistics army, which ultimately led to the defeat of Dafeichuan, and now, these people have appeared again."

Empress Wu picked up Li Xuan's memorial, lowered her head and read it again, and then said: "The King of Nanchang said here that the two hundred cavalry returning from patrol happened to encounter the Tibetans resting in the cavalry camp, and then launched a surprise attack. Facing the enemy, it was the cavalry, and they were facing the Tubo Army, which was coming over the mountains and ridges, and their physical strength was almost exhausted. The battle turned into a tense battle. If it were not for the timely support of another two hundred cavalry, they might all have died. The army was destroyed.”

Li Zhi looked solemn, gently knocked on the imperial case, and said in a deep voice: "27 Lang has always been cautious in his actions. When the right-leading Army Wei army went to Bingling Lake, he had already sent people to patrol the mountains and fields in order to prevent the Tubo Send people to burn the food and grass.

Each of the six battalions of cavalry has its own tasks and patrol areas. If it is not an insider, there is no way to know the location and pattern of their movements. The Tubo people thought they had taken a big advantage and occupied an empty camp at will. Who knew the cavalry? He came back so quickly. "

"But even so, four hundred cavalry surrounded and killed a hundred troops. In the end, he killed 100 people and killed 93 enemies. Not a single one was left alive, and seven were lost." Empress Wu shook her head and said dissatisfied: "I know that those right guard cavalry are not elite, but they are still cavalry. The casualties are almost one to one. If they are not too weak, those light soldiers are too strong."

Empress Wu glanced at Li Zhi, and then looked at Gao Kan, the minister of the military inspection department who was standing behind Liu Boying, the minister of Honglu Temple.

Gao Kan slightly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Queen of Heaven, I know that the King of Nanchang, under his right guard cavalry, the combat power will not be weakened, but will become stronger and stronger. Therefore, the strength of the Tubo Guang Army should indeed be expected." superior."

Li Zhi nodded in agreement, and then chuckled: "27 Lang said in the memorial that he estimated that Lun Qinling had a thousand light troops in his hands, but I think about it, Lun Qinling should have three thousand light troops in his hands. Army, and even more.”

After Li Zhi finished speaking, both Liu Boying and Gao Kan showed great surprise on their faces, why did the emperor judge like this.

In fact, both Liu Boying and Gao Kan tend to agree with Li Xuan's judgment.

The theory of dispatching 100 of a thousand elite people to save his brother is reasonable, but dispatching 3000 of [-] people is too cold.

Li Zhi glanced at the relics of the Guang Army on the table, shook his head, and said: "As a minister, Qin Ling must have one-third of the Guang Army that cannot be mobilized, and the other one-third, as a large army Reserve team, so there are only one thousand soldiers left who can be commanded at will."

"The King of Nanchang's judgment does make some sense, but he did not take into account the development of the situation, nor the way for the monarch and his ministers to get along, so it is understandable that he cannot see the overall situation." Empress Wu comforted Li Zhi softly, and after speaking, she looked up again Looking at the other important ministers, he said softly: "More than 1000 light troops are enough to deal with the enemy coming from the east."

"In the land of Qingdong, there are many mountains, high mountains and cliffs, and dangerous peaks like blades. It is difficult to use more troops, but it is easier for small troops with less troops to gain something. This is what Qin Ling should think." Li Zhi He smiled softly, shook his head, and said: "Fortunately, Songtsan Gampo is dead, and Mansong Mangtsan doesn't have a few days left. Now Lun Qinling can have three thousand light troops in his hands, which is enough to show that the leader of the Tubo Kingdom I still have some control over the overall situation.”

Everyone present couldn't help but nodded slightly at the same time. After all, Qin Ling was just a minister. Although he controlled the affairs of Tubo, the Tubo royal family was definitely not a puppet.

Li Zhi turned to look at Gao Kan and said directly: "Instruct the Ministry of War to establish more files on the Guangjun. That's all for now. If we can get some control in the future, these Guangjun will be mine. Toward your greatest enemy.”

"I obey the imperial edict." Gao Kan immediately bowed his hands. Now he is responsible for handling part of the affairs of the Ministry of War, and he delivers orders related to war.

"As for what's next..." Li Zhi couldn't help but ponder, and glanced subconsciously to the southwest.

"Pass an order to all armies to be careful. Once these Tibetan troops are concentrated, the consequences in a certain direction will be absolutely terrible." Empress Wu couldn't help but answer the words. She pursed her lips as she thought of the overall situation.

Although the Tang Dynasty is currently conquering Tubo, the ten armies have different priorities and strengths. Once someone catches their shortcomings and pursues them fiercely, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Queen Mother, now on the Taohe Road front line, should we mobilize the army for support? After all, once the front line is in danger, the consequences are unpredictable." Li Xian couldn't help but reveal a trace of worry in his expression.

"Mobilize the army?" Empress Wu couldn't help but laugh a little, shook her head and said, "Read the memorial yourself. Is there anything in the memorial written by King Nanchang asking for help?"

Li Xian was slightly stunned, and then recalled that Li Xuan's memorial really did not mean anything to ask for help.

"Erlang, you underestimate the King of Nanchang." Li Zhi chuckled, glanced at Empress Wu, shook his head, and said: "Erlang, haven't you noticed that even without the secret entry of the Guangjun, the entire Hezhou The layout has been strictly laid out. Anyone who comes from Tubo will probably be discovered immediately after walking a few steps. And with 27 Lang's temperament, he already knows that the Tubo people will come, and he will use all kinds of methods in the future. If the Tubo people don't come, Otherwise, if we come, I’m afraid we’ll all die there.”

"Your father asked the King of Nanchang to supervise the army's food road. He did not arrange it randomly. With him here, the army's food road will be absolutely worry-free, and there will be additional gains." Empress Wu smiled softly, with a trace of Proud, as if this proposal was made by Empress Wu.

Li Xian really didn't expect that Li Xuan would have such a high opinion of Empress Wu.

Even Li Xuan himself could not have imagined that both Empress Wu and the Emperor had such confidence in him.

"It's no problem to defend the city, and it's no problem to defend the grain road." Li Zhi waved his hand directly and said: "I order the King of Nanchang, if he encounters the Tubo Guangjun again, leave them all to me, and no one is allowed to run away."

"Here!" The corner of Li Xian's mouth twitched slightly. Just now he said that the King of Nanchang could defend the grain road under the attack of the Tubo Army. Now he suddenly went one step further and asked him to take down the Tubo Army he encountered. He is really Bad luck. "As well as Lanzhou, tell them that since the Guangjun has appeared, there must be a deeper conspiracy in Qinling, so let him be careful." Empress Wu immediately added.

"Here!" When Lanzhou was mentioned, everyone immediately threw their hands away.

Li Zhi nodded slightly and continued: "And that colleague, I originally thought it was just an opportunity to break through, but now it seems that we must win it, otherwise the Tubo people will continuously break in from there and disturb the rear of Hezhou."

"This time, they guessed that the purpose of this group of light troops was not to provide food and fodder for the army. After all, now is not the best time to raid the food road, so they guessed that their purpose was to bypass Hezhou and go straight to Lanzhou to get the Brenzan Blade. ." Empress Wu paused for a moment and said quietly: "Save him, or kill him."

Li Zhi nodded lightly. At this time, the army has not even advanced. What is the point of attacking the grain road at this time?

It is nothing more than delaying the advance of the army for a day or two, and is not beneficial to the overall situation.

To destroy the grain road, Qin Ling could do it by just sending one or two people, so why would he send out the Guang Army?

Since it was sent out, it naturally had a more profound purpose.

"Send an order and ask the King of Nanchang to send some of the Guang Army's items to Lanzhou so that Lanzhou can use them with caution and at the same time strengthen the protection of the Brenzann Blade." Li Zhi looked up at Gao Kan, who immediately He cupped his hands and said, "I accept your order."

"Father, do you want to send an order to Uncle Wang to find the fleeing Tubo people as soon as possible?" Li Xian looked worried and said softly: "They may go to Lanzhou, and naturally they may go to Taozhou. Endanger Saburo."

"It's a good idea, but it's a pity that these people probably won't be able to leave Hezhou at all." Li Zhi looked at the memorial again and said in a low voice: "27 Lang has asked Di Renjie to stay and be responsible for investigating the escape of Guangjun. .”

"Then leave Di Renjie to the King of Nanchang." Empress Wu said very simply, "Di Renjie is a good person in solving cases, and it is his job to find and arrest people."

"Okay!" Li Zhi raised his head and said, "Let Di Renjie be the patrol envoy of the Taohe River, responsible for spying on Tibetan spies."

"Here!" Li Xian immediately handed over his hand.

Li Zhi's face suddenly became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This army campaign should be slow rather than hasty. Tell the commanders of all armies to be cautious of dangers."

"Your Majesty also discovered it." Empress Wu came to Li Zhi's side gently.

Li Zhi nodded and said: "Lun Qinling is a little out of control, which is very unlike him."

"Maybe he is really anxious." Empress Wu smiled softly.

"He is in a hurry, and we should not be in a hurry." Li Zhi picked up Li Xuan's memorial on the table again, read it again, and then said: "The decree was sent to the King of Nanchang to let him make his own plans. He would rather not do it than Don’t make mistakes.”

"Here!"

"Also, ask Shang Yao Bureau to send more anti-fetal medicines to the Nanchang Palace. In two and a half months, the Nanchang Princess will give birth. You must take good care of her." A rare trace of worry appeared on Empress Wu's face.

When a woman gives birth, it is no different than going through hell.

"Yes, let the people from Tai Hospital run more frequently." Li Zhi couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "If something happens to Princess Nanchang, then the two foxes, the old one and the young one, will probably have to blame me. ."

There are not many people in this world who can grasp Li Zhi. Now is a special time, but there are two more people.

Li Xian nodded slowly, and then said: "Is it better for me to ask the Crown Princess to go there too? The Crown Princess has been living in the East Palace for a long time, so she will inevitably feel depressed. She should go to the Nanchang Palace to relax, and then ask Aunt Wang some pregnancy matters. Their age It’s similar, and some things are easier to say.”

"Let's do it like this." Li Zhi nodded, then waved his hand and added: "Let Jin Wu guard the streets to prevent any ambitious people from rushing in randomly."

"What kind of ambitious person is there?" Empress Wu rolled her eyes at Li Zhi angrily, and then said in a solemn voice: "Instruct Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Wannian County of Chang'an to strictly resolve the case and clean up the litigation prison within this year. We must make the heaven and earth clear and clear, and there must be no air of resentment or hope.”

"I obey the decree!" Everyone present immediately bowed.

Empress Wu couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity. It would be great if Di Renjie was in Chang'an."

Li Zhi nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)