Chapter 231 Battle of Mingshui (Part )

[In the first month of 622 AD, Liu Heitai captured Xiangzhou and proclaimed himself the Eastern King of the Han Dynasty. He changed the reign of Yuan Tianzao and established his capital in Mingzhou. 】

[At this time, Li Shimin's garrison was awarded honors in Weizhou, and the two armies were in a distant confrontation. 】

……

On the canopy,
The night is dark and windy.

Holding on to the city wall,

Liu Heitai looked embarrassed as he watched another cavalry group being swallowed up by the Tang camp in Weizhou without even making a sound.

"What number is this?"

The general on the side was silent for a moment and replied:

"Your Majesty, this is the fourth one."

He punched the wall hard, and Liu Heitai laughed angrily.

"Hey, Li Shimin really deserves his reputation."

"Three cavalry! Not even a sound!"

"Even if three stones were thrown against the wall, there would still be movement!"

The general looked at Liu Heitai.

"Your Majesty, do you want to continue sending troops?"

Liu Heitai calmed down his anger after hearing this, was silent for a while, shook his head and said:

"There is no need to die for nothing."

"Withdraw troops and return to Mingzhou."

The general was shocked when he heard this.

"Your Majesty! Are you giving up on Xiangzhou just like that?!"

Hearing this, Liu Heitai glanced at the Weizhou camp where there was no movement.

"This kid must be holding back his bad intentions!"

"Looking at his behavior, he must be thinking about attacking our food channel at this time!"

"I just don't get what he wants!"

"Go back to Mingzhou!"

After that, he turned around and walked away aggressively.

……

[On the night when Li Shimin was stationed in Huojia, Liu Heitai withdrew his army to Mingzhou after failing to challenge with several light troops. 】

[On the 14th, the passage to the north was opened, and the Tang army captured Xiangzhou without any blood, and then stationed troops in Feixiang on the edge of the Ming River, within easy reach of Liu Heitai's main army. 】

[Li Shimin then ordered Luo Yi, who was in Youzhou, to lead an army of 30,000 people southward. 】

[Liu Heitai sent his younger brother Liu Shishan and general Zhang Junli to lead an army of 10,000 to fight against Luo Yi. 】

[On the 622th day of the first lunar month in AD, the two sides fought at Xuhe. Liu Shishan and Zhang Junli were defeated and suffered a loss of troops. 】

[At the same time, Li Quhuo, a native of Mingshui County, occupied the city and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. 】

[Li Shimin sent Prince Peng Junkuo to lead 1,500 cavalry to defend the city together with him. 】

[In February, Liu Heitai attacked Mingshui City. 】

[On the eleventh day, when the troops arrived, they were driven back by Tang general Qin Shubao. 】

[On the 17th, Li Shimin regained Xingzhou. 】

[On the 24th, Luo Yi led his army to recapture Dingzhou, Luanzhou, Lianzhou, and Zhaozhou, captured Liu Heitai, Shangshu Liu Xidao, and joined Li Shimin's army in Mingzhou. 】

……

Late Han Dynasty.

Cao Cao stroked his beard to assess the situation.

They marched urgently in two directions, attacking from the north and the south.

Li Shimin wants to capture the thief first, capture the king first!

"Li Shimin..."

I have to say that Liu Heitai is indeed amazing.

Although he inherited the brilliance of Dou Jiande, it is indeed a high mountain to look up at the generals of the Tang Dynasty.

However, each mountain is higher than the other.

No, the little envoy's strategy, one after another, led to the plan to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao.

Cao Cao squinted his eyes and stared at Li Shimin in the sky.

At this time, in terms of military affairs, he was the highest mountain.

"Li Yuan is really lucky."

"With this son here, his military performance will definitely be perfect."

"Not like Gu..."

I feel indescribably upset when I think that I have spent my whole life reviewing my military performance and have to be weighed down by such a person who just enjoys the success.

……

Northern Zhou Dynasty and the period of Emperor Wu of Zhou Dynasty

"Tell me what are you planning?"

Yu Wenyong looked at Li Yuan's dissatisfaction and said angrily:
"If you had let Shimin out earlier, it would have been over!"

"What a waste of opportunity!"

Ten-year-old Li Yuan:...

"not me……"

Yu Wenyong raised his hand and interrupted:
"Okay, no need to say more."

"The uncle has to say a few words."

"Yes, my nephew's merit is very high. It is understandable that you don't want his merit to rise to another level."

"But things have to be prioritized. The world has not yet been completely stabilized and you are in a hurry to shelve it."

"It would be fine if we have a capable and capable warrior on hand, but we don't have one yet."

"It is most important to bring peace to the world at this time!"

"Anyway, he's already unblockable, so what's the point of letting him go out and fight again?"

"Don't lose big for small things, remember!"

Ten-year-old Li Yuan:...

I'm still a child!
"It's...uncle...I remember..."

Yu Wenyong nodded with satisfaction, then sighed:
"Grow up quickly, my uncle is still waiting to see my nephews and grandchildren...

"Why don't you marry your niece before you turn fifteen?" Ten-year-old Li Yuan:...

It's not good to pull seedlings to encourage growth, uncle!

……

[Mingshui City is surrounded by water, which is more than fifty meters wide and twelve meters deep. 】

[Liu Heitai built two corridors in the northeast of the city in preparation for attacking the city. 】

[Li Shimin introduced troops and reinforcements three times, but Liu Heitai's army stubbornly blocked the advance and was unable to advance. 】

……

Eastern Wei.

Gao Huan looked at the sky and suddenly became interested.

Dig a tunnel! I'm familiar with this!

He carefully looked at the location of Mingshui City in the sky.

Well, it is built around water, and the water is wide on all sides. It is indeed difficult to access by ordinary means.

Digging tunnels to attack the city is the best way!

I have to say that this Liu Heitai is a good fighter!

This method is indeed feasible. As long as the corridor is opened, the people in the city will become turtles in the jar!

Come on, little Heizi!

Try to make trouble for Li Tang and the others!
Nothing good comes from Yuwentai!

As for defeating Li Shimin...

Gao Huan thought carefully and shook his head.

impossible.

That kid looks very reckless to you, but actually he is very stable!

If Liu Heitai's food and grass are cut off, he will never leave Feixiang!

……

On the canopy.

Feixiang.

Li Shimin stood on the city wall, looking at Mingshui City in the distance and said worriedly:
"The water in Mingshui City has been rising gradually in recent days, and I am worried about you."

"Please speak freely, but is there any way to rescue me?"

As soon as the words fell!
A young general emerged from the crowd of civil servants and generals behind him.

Tall and bright-eyed.

He crossed his hands and saluted:
"General, I have a plan!"

Li Shimin turned to look at him and nodded to signal him to speak.

"In my opinion, Peng Guogong can only save himself at this time!"

"Our military should help them break out, rather than allowing them to continue to hold on."

At this time, a minister said:
"But General Luo, isn't this giving Mingshui to the enemy?"

The general looked around at the crowd and grinned.

"No."

"I am willing to lead two hundred elites into the city while taking advantage of the chaos!"

"Switch to defense against Peng Guogong! Hold on to Mingshui City!"

As soon as the words come out! There was silence on the city walls.

Two hundred for a city, is it worth it?
Too much value!

But...the corridor is open...

"King Qin, it is best to discuss this matter in the long run."

"Yes, King Qin, General Luo's plan... still has some flaws."

"Why don't you take advantage of this moment to attack from both inside and outside! Beat him hard!"

Everyone on the city wall tried their best to dissuade him.

But Li Shimin just looked straight at the general who was speaking.

"Everyone..."

The general saluted in a circle, and the chatter around him slowly calmed down.

"The nobles are grateful to you for your kindness."

"but……"

The young general looked at Li Shimin again, raised his head and raised his chest and said:

"General, Duke Peng has been in the city for a long time, so it's time to replace the garrison."

"Besides, we can only defend the city for a moment."

"It's impossible to say that Liu Heitai's first day of teaching was early, so I would have gained a little life!"

Li Shimin looked at him deeply, then turned to look at the besieged Mingshui City.

Time passed bit by bit.

"According to what Duke Yan said, take action immediately."

The general crossed his arms and saluted Li Shimin's back, then turned and left.

……

[Seeing that the corridor was about to be built and Mingshui City was in danger, Li Shimin climbed onto the high wall in the south of the city and used flags to order Wang Junkuo to break out of the encirclement. At the same time, he ordered the brave general Luo Shixin, the marching general in charge, to lead 200 soldiers into the city to defend the city on his behalf. 】

[After Liu Heitao's army built the corridor, they attacked Mingshui City for eight consecutive days and nights. 】

[It happened to be snowing heavily and the Tang army was unable to reinforce. 】

[On the 25th, Mingshui City fell and Luo Shixin was killed. 】

……

On the canopy.

Li Shimin, who was dressed in black armor and full of evil spirits, took the lead and rushed into the enemy's army.

Wherever the tree passes, corpses litter the fields.

All the soldiers behind him also had red eyes and were extremely brave!
……

[On the 29th, Li Shimin led his army to recapture Mingshui City. 】

……

 If the snow hadn't fallen, Luo Shixin might not have died.

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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