I’m Marquis in Great Tang

Fang Xuanling entered the great hall, gave a salute to Li Shimin, and stood with a bow. Li Shimin waved his hand to let Fang Xuanling sit down, and quickly said that Li Ji was defeated in Shazhou and the army was almost completely lost.

Finally, Li Shimin said: “Xuanling, Li Ji lost again. For us, it was extremely unfavorable. Even after several consecutive defeats, Great Tang’s side is already fast I can’t bear it anymore. Although we can still recruit soldiers to fight again, the people of the world will be discussed spiritedly because of this, and the public opinion of the people will be out of control. Xuan Ling, what should I do?”

Fang Xuanling also sank after hearing this.

Great Tang and Du Qi’s Xia Country have already fought several times, four times before and after.

For the first time, Hou Junji led troops to attack Du Qi and was defeated. Hou Junji also fell into Du Qi’s hands. In the end Li Shimin led his troops, but Li Shimin never fought with Du Qi, but Li Shimin also retreated without a fight. Although an agreement was reached at that time, the war never expanded, but in a sense, Great Tang was defeated.

For the second time, Hou Junji was still instigated by the war. Hou Junji fought Du Qi again and was defeated and captured. In the end, Li Shimin mobilized a large army to kill Guazhou, and Hou Junji was also killed. In the final battle at Niulanshan, Li Shimin was defeated again and even Duan Zhixuan was captured. Although Li Yuan finally came out to negotiate a peace, the two sides finally stopped, but Great Tang lost after all.

For the third time, Li Shimin personally led the troops to provoke the war, and joined Goguryeo, Silla and other countries to send troops together. The army of more than 300,000 killed in Rouyuan County, Izhou, but in the end it was unable to conquer. , On the contrary, Li Jing lost in the first line of Sanqiu Mountain, and Duan Zhixuan was finally killed. Li Shimin led his army to retreat back to Guazhou City, but did not hold on, and finally retreated in panic.

For the fourth time, it was not Li Shimin who personally led the army, but Li Ji was in charge of the army. Li Ji fought against Du Qi in Shazhou, and once again lost his troops. Some Qu Tutong died in battle, and Liu Hongji even died in Du Qi’s hands. The army of more than 200,000 people was also defeated again, and only 30,000 or 40,000 people survived by chance, but they also began to evacuate to Suzhou.

Four times of fighting, one defeat and one defeat.

Fang Xuanling feels it difficult for Fang Xuanling to talk about it over and over again.

How to call?

How to resist Du Qi?

Fang Xuanling fell silent, but for a while, he did not give a reply.

Li Shimin did not ask.

The monarch and the minister just sat like this.

The atmosphere in the great hall was extremely embarrassing for a while, and it was more solemn and uneasy.

A long time later, Fang Xuanling opened the mouth and said: “His Majesty, regarding the current battle with Du Qi, it is still too early to make a judgment on the outcome of the battle. We are still in our hands. We have troops, and Suzhou is in our hands. In addition, Longyou Road also serves as a barrier to the west of my Great Tang. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the safety of Great Tang for the time being.”

“I want to say Imperial Court gave Li Ji’s support, and now he has reached the maximum limit.”

“We want to pay for soldiers.”

“We want food for food.”

” We must give weapons to weapons.”

“In short, we have done everything we can do now. If we want to give more, we have no ability.”

Fang Xuanling He said: “His Majesty, the minister believes that the only thing the Imperial Court can do in today’s circumstances is to trust Li Ji. Believe in him and lead our people to turn things around. Just wait a little longer and there is still a chance.”

Li Shimin sighed dejectedly.

There are opportunities naturally.

But the chance is pretty slim.

This is what Li Shimin regrets, and Li Shimin is not a person who likes to be passive everywhere. He responds early now, even if he takes the initiative to fight back, he has a chance to win. However, if he has been passively beaten, then Li Shimin’s army is impossible to win, and even the chance of winning is quite small.

Li Shimin pondered for a while, and said: “Xuan Ling, is there really no way to change the current unfavorable situation?”

“No!”

Fang Xuanling shook the head.

Li Shimin was also a little worried when he heard Li Jing’s words. Even if it is Du Qi’s army, it is not easy to succeed in Great Tang, but in fact, it definitely has a big impact on Great Tang as a whole.

Li Shimin has now stabilized the Great Tang situation, and everywhere it is said that he is in charge. But in fact, Great Tang was established for more than ten years. After more than ten years of trifling, once the people can’t make ends meet, there may be rebellion.

Li Shimin has no solution, and Fang Xuanling has no strategy for the time being. He opened the mouth and said: “This is not an easy task. You have to come up with a solution immediately. There are indeed some Difficulty. In that case, go back and think about it. When you enter the palace tomorrow morning, we will decide how to schedule things.”

“Chen obedience!”

Fang Xuanling bow The body should be down.

He is indeed resourceful, but now he is fighting against Xia Country, especially Xia Country is getting stronger and stronger, but Great Tang is not an easy task.

Fang Xuanling got up and left.

Li Shimin stood up and started to go to Li Yuan’s harem. During this period of time, Li Shimin has frequented Li Yuan’s palace. Even though Li Shimin is a decisive person, he also finds it difficult to be the emperor at this time.

Extraordinarily difficult.

The responsibility on your shoulders is too heavy.

Li Shimin arrived in the harem and saw Li Yuan who was napping. The winter of last year was quite difficult for Li Yuan. He looked sick throughout the winter. Now, it has only recovered slightly. After all, the weather has been warmer, and the old man has regained some vitality. Even so, the elderly Li Yuan is not full of energy.

Li Shimin sat down aside, not at all.

Also blocked the waiter notice.

Li Shimin, who is waiting, is also thinking about countermeasures.

It’s rare to calm down.

Li Shimin waited quietly. After about two quarters of an hour, Li Yuan woke up and saw Li Shimin, a little surprised, opened the mouth and said: “Emperor, why are you here?”

Li Yuan’s voice is a bit hoarse.

It is lack of confidence.

After all, Li Yuan’s body and bones are already much worse than before.

Li Shimin said: “Father Emperor, I just received the news from Western Regions. The 200,000 troops led by Li Ji have already lost in Shazhou. Shazhou has once again fallen into Du Qi is in control.”

Li Yuan raised his brows, showing surprise, and felt bad in his heart. Although Du Qi Lian Kegua and Shazhou are only two places for the time being, they have never approached Great Tang’s heart, but in fact, such a situation has already posed a threat to Great Tang.

Li Yuan said solemnly: “How did Li Ji lose?”

Li Shimin elaborated on the message in the letter carefully. After he finished speaking, Li Shimin continued: “Li Ji set up the plan of asking monarch to enter the urn, but in the end, he was du Qi asking monarch to enter the urn. The current situation is extremely unfavorable to us. The Father Emperor, the child minister at the moment, also some not knowing what to do. Therefore, I came to the Father Emperor for help.”

Li Yuan stroked his beard under his jaw, sighed dejectedly: “The emperor, talk about fighting In fact, old man is inferior to you. It’s just that compared to you, old man knows how to bend and stretch. In the old Sui Dynasty, my Li Family endured humiliation and acted cautiously and low-key.”

“Come to Da Sui collapse, Surname Li rose up in Taiyuan. In order to stabilize Turkic in the north, the old man once called Turkic. You have never experienced these things. Maybe you know, but if you are not in the position, you will never experience this feeling.”

“Now you also feel this feeling. The war in the Western Regions is still going on. After all, Li Ji has not been completely defeated. So at the moment, the Imperial Court is not only supporting it, but just watching the changes.”

“Once you really can’t stop it, you can ask Du Qi for peace again. Asking for peace does not mean admitting counsel, let alone surrendering defeat. All petitions for peace, all patience and humiliation are for the purpose of withdrawing the fist right now. , In the future, I can punch out and get everything back.”

Li Yuan said: “You have to ask the old man what to do, the old man can give you the answer, that is, once Seeing that the opportunity is not good, then seek peace with Du Qi. In the future, it will not be too late to take revenge if you have a chance.”

Li Shimin shook the head helplessly.

This is really helpless.

Li Shimin joined the army in his early years, although he also encountered countless difficulties. However, to seek real peace, especially seeking peace from the enemy, is something that has never happened.

Now we have to prepare for this.

Li Yuan knew what Li Shimin thought in his heart, and continued: “I know, you want to be an Enlightened Sovereign, and you must continue to create a period of prosperity. It is a pity that the sky does not bless Great Tang, unexpectedly has Du Qi this child. Everything is planned in advance, but not in advance, so it is not a bad thing to make arrangements in advance.”

Li Shimin said: “Understood.”

Li Yuan nodded, said: “For other things, the old man can’t tell you.”

Li Shimin said: “Thank Father Emperor for answering questions.”

“Children retire!”

Li Shimin stood up and walked out.

It’s just that when he arrived at the entrance of the great hall, suddenly, behind him came Li Yuan’s voice again: “Wait a minute!”

Li Shimin turned around and said: “Father Emperor still Any advice?”

Li Yuan drooped his eyebrows, rubbed his wrinkled face, and said: “The old man feels like he doesn’t have many good days to live. This body is deteriorating, and he feels the whole person They are all a little flirty. Even these days, the old man dreams back at midnight. He often dreams of your brothers and them, and also dreams of your mother and them.”

paused, Li Yuan continued: “I want to be with Du Qi The decisive battle, then hurry up and win the battle. The old man can die with a smile. Even if the situation is unfavorable, the old man can also help one or two, and can take you to the front line again and make the last point. Heart strength. So as early as possible, taking advantage of the old man’s old bones, it can still be useful, don’t delay the time.”

Li Shimin’s heart softened.

A pair of eyes are even more moist.

He didn’t expect that Li Yuan would say such a thing even though his body was already so uncomfortable.

Perhaps Li Yuan is for Great Tang.

After all, it was for him.

Li Shimin breathes deeply, and then seriously said: “Father Emperor, I understand, I will resign.”

Li Yuan waved his hand.

Li Shimin turned and left, Li Yuan sat alone in the great hall, looking at everything in the great hall. In his heart, it was a little empty. During this period of time, Li Yuan often couldn’t read books, and didn’t have the mind to write or read. He often dreamed of his relatives and subordinates.

“Oh…eventful autumn!”

A sigh echoed in the great hall.