I’m Marquis in Great Tang

One day is fleeting.

The next day, early morning.

Du Qi summoned the civil and military generals under his command to announce the decision to attack Shazhou, and at the same time agreed on the strategy of sending troops. Su Dingfang took the initiative to call in as the vanguard and the army went out.

In fact, during this time, Du Qi people have already contacted Wei Shuyu, hoping to let Wei Shuyu work for Du Qi. However, Wei Shuyu directly refused. The reason is simple. Wei Shuyu is the son of Wei Zheng. Even Wei Zheng stayed in Great Tang. Wei Shuyu impossible betrayed Great Tang. Even if Wei Family and Du’s family are in-laws, Wei Shuyu is impossible to submit to Du Qi at will.

The army drove extremely fast, and in less than two days, it had reached the border of Shazhou. Now in the territory of Shazhou, because of the previous defeat of Li Shimin, there are not many troops. Even though there were countless Tang Army soldiers who fled to Shazhou’s rule, the forces gathered by Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and the others in Shazhou were also But more than 50,000 people.

Compared with Du Qi’s army, this strength is simply insignificant.

For this reason, Zhangsun Wuji and Wei Zheng agreed to abandon all parts of Shazhou and guard Shazhou City with all their strength to ensure the existence of Shazhou government and not to make Shazhou fall.

So Du Qi’s army entered the territory of Shazhou smoothly.

I have never encountered obstacles.

As the army led by Du Qi continued to march towards Shazhou, the army led by Li Ji on the other side had come from Great Tang and entered Longyou Road, and arrived at Shazhou City precisely at this time.

The army arrived and entered the city directly.

Li Jiyi entered the city. As the chief of the army, he gathered all civil and military officials together.

Zhangsun Wuji was a little surprised to see Li Jilai.

What about Li Xiaogong?

Because Zhangsun Wuji did not hear from Cháng’ān, he did not know Li Xiaogong’s situation, so he took the lead and said: “Manager Li, I don’t know what Li Xiaogong is like?”

Li Ji is now in charge of the march.

So Zhangsun Wuji is also called Mr. Li.

Li Ji said resolutely: “Duke of Qi, now the Prince of County in Hejian is sick, in a trance, and unwell. The Prince of County in Hejian is unable to unite the troops, so this General is commanding this battle. “

Zhangsun Wuji frowned, looking confused, and asked: “Li Xiaogong is so good in Cháng’ān, why is he suddenly in a trance, is there something tricky?”

Li Ji smiled slightly, not impatiently or impatiently, “I don’t know if there is something tricky or not, this General is not clear.

Zhangsun Wuji sighed after hearing this.

On the one hand, Li Xiaogong sighed. Can’t come, can’t restrain Du Qi. On the other hand, can’t rely on Li Xiaogong to command the army, plot against Li Xiaogong.

It is just this sigh of Zhangsun Wuji that aroused Li Ji’s heart of victory.

Li Ji said directly: “Li Xiaogong’s affairs, I will chat more when I have time. Closer to home, let’s first discuss the strategy to deal with Du Qi. If the plan is not finalized yet, once Du Qi’s army arrives, we can blow up our city gate with no difficulty. “

Zhangsun Wuji said: “Manager Li, dealing with Du Qi is not with no difficulty. Du Qi is about to arrive. I think the first thing to consider is the defense of Shazhou City. “

“You have never fought in Guazhou City. I don’t know how powerful Du Qi weapons are. The city of Guazhou City, after renovation and reinforcement, is extremely strong, and it can be said to be solid. “

“No problem with normal Gunpowder bombing. “

“But under the bombing of Du Qi’s new weapons, the city gate of Guazhou City collapsed in a short time, and the city also collapsed halfway. We laid out the line of defense for several days and it was over in an instant. “

Zhangsun Wuji sighed and said, “Now we are in Shazhou City, which is actually the same as the situation in Guazhou in the past. If it is impossible to contain Du Qi’s weapons, Shazhou City will fall and cannot be held. “

Li Ji nodded.

He agrees with Zhangsun Wuji’s analysis.

Furthermore, when Li Shimin called Li Ji in Cháng’ān, he personally described what happened at the time. The situation. After Li Shimin, the client personally described, Li Ji knew the specific situation.

Zhangsun Wuji saw that Li Ji was aware, so I don’t want to talk nonsense, and continued: “Our current key lies in defense. Hold the county seat to have the rest of the opportunity. “

Li Ji shook his head and said: “Long guard will lose!” “

In a word, the expression on Zhangsun Wuji’s face is a bit stiff, because Li Ji speaks too directly.

Regardless of Zhangsun Wuji’s expression, Li Ji continued: “Duke of Qi, I The reason why it is said that long-term defense must be lost is simple. When we were unable to crack the Du Qi weapon, no matter how we arranged it, city couldn’t hold it. Since holding for a short time, problems will inevitably occur for a long time. Since you can’t defend, why consider defensive strategies? Instead of making any arrangements at all. “

After hearing this, Zhangsun Wuji showed a thoughtful look on his face.

The look in his eyes became brighter.

“Wonderful, wonderful! “

Zhangsun Wuji admired: “Manager Li’s analysis makes sense. Du Qi has mysterious weapons. With his weapons, we simply can’t hold them.” Under this premise, we simply gave up our defense. Find another way and consider other ways to defeat Du Qi. Only in this way can we transform from passive to active. “

Seeing Zhangsun Wuji’s approval, Li Ji added a smile on his face.

Wei Zheng interrupted and said: “Manager Li’s analysis has indeed broken the stereotype. It’s just that this city is the government of Guazhou. Once it is lost, will the news cause greater shock. “

Li Ji said, “Wei Xiang, this is nothing we can do. We only have a chance if we save people and lose land. If you want to stick to this city, it is impossible to change the situation. “

Wei Zheng also nodded.

He knew this truth, but he couldn’t bear it.

Wei Zheng continued: “Manager Li, how are we going to crack This dilemma. In other words, we are about to fight Du Qi, how can we reverse the situation? ”

Zhangsun Wuji also looked towards Li Ji.

During this period, Zhangsun Wuji and Wei Zheng stayed in Shazhou City and gathered all their troops, which is actually a contraction of their forces. After discussing countermeasures, I hope to find a way to break the enemy. Unfortunately, after several ponderings, there is no solution.

Du Qi’s weapons are really powerful.

Speaking of a frontal attack, Du Qi has elephant soldiers under his command. Once the elephant soldiers rush into the battlefield first, they will be enough to crush dry weeds and smashing rotten wood to defeat Great Tang’s formation. If they choose to defend, Du Qi will have weapons and artillery. Blasting the city wall city gate makes the city wall collapse.

You can’t defend and fight, and you can’t win the battle. So the situation is very difficult.

It’s a dilemma.

Li Ji’s eyes flashed a cold light, and said: “Duke of Qi, Wei Xiang, our battle with Du Qi, my strategy is called asking monarch to enter the urn. For the specific strategy, I considered it in this way…”

Immediately, Li Jiyi at first explained it.

In fact, for this strategy, Li Ji started from Cháng’ān. When he sent troops, he already had a general idea.

He knew the advantages and disadvantages of Du Qi very well.

He also knew his own advantages and disadvantages.

The confrontation on the battlefield must play to its own advantages and avoid the enemy’s advantage. As long as you understand this, you can make arrangements. After Li Ji has fully explained all the plans, he said again: ” Duke of Qi, the general plan is like this. Both of you are extremely talented people, so you should consider whether the plan is feasible and whether there are any flaws. “

Wei Zheng is also very powerful.

Able to plan strategies.

Wei Zheng carefully deduced a plan and said: “Manager Li’s battle plan , Indeed very clever, and extremely feasible. If the arrangement was the same in Guazhou City, we might have won. “

Li Ji said: “Wei Xiang overpraised. “

Wei Zheng continued: “It’s just this plan. There is a problem. According to this plan, countless casualties will inevitably be caused, and countless people will die. In that case, should the people be deported in advance? “

“no!”

Li Ji shook his head directly.

Li Ji gritted his teeth and said in a loud voice: “Once the people are dismissed, the news is easy to leak. Du Qi is very cunning, we are a little bit turbulent, Du Qi may guess the situation. So at the moment, we can’t make arrangements, we can only execute the plan like this. Everything we do is for the victory of Great Tang. As long as Great Tang wins the final victory, this casualty is worth it. On the contrary, if Great Tang fails, the consequences will be disastrous. “

Zhangsun Wuji has always been tough, and he immediately agreed: “Wei Xiang, I completely agree with Manager Li’s analysis.” Our primary goal is to win. The rest is out of control right now. “

Wei Zheng said: “I understand. “

Zhangsun Wuji turned his gaze and fell on Li Ji again, and continued: “Manager Li, Du Qi’s army is not long before reaching Shazhou City. There will be two or three days at most. Time will arrive. So now, we must hurry up and make arrangements. Early arrangements must be made to advance the plan later. “

Li Ji said: “This General understands.” “

Zhangsun Wuji impatient said: “In that case, let’s start making arrangements. Wei Xiang and I will assist you. “

“many thanks! “

Li Ji has an extra smile on his face.

Whether it is Zhangsun Wuji or Wei Zheng, the status in the Imperial court is actually much higher than that of Li Ji. Li Ji The commanding soldiers were also worried that the two would not cooperate. Now they are willing to help. It is the best.

Li Ji immediately made arrangements and subdivided the tasks. After everything was arranged, Li Ji changed his words: “Duke of Qi, Wei Xiang, His Majesty has returned to Cháng’ān. You two, are you going to go back after this battle conclusion, or when do you return to the Imperial court? “

Zhangsun Wuji said: “Let’s talk about this battle conclusion.” “

Wei Zheng also said: “Imperial court has His Majesty and Chancellor Fang, so there won’t be any problems. On the contrary, Duke of Qi and I stayed on the front line. Although we can’t fight to kill the enemy, at any rate, they can help you one or two. “

Li Ji said resolutely: “Then many thanks. “

Zhangsun Wuji and Wei Zheng shook their heads. They stopped talking to Li Ji and immediately got up to arrange the next thing. Time is tight, they must hurry up, and the time left for them is running out. Too much.