I’m Marquis in Great Tang

It is now near the end of April and May.

The weather is getting warmer.

The weather in Cháng’ān, with the spring breeze blowing, is quite warm, and under such weather, people can’t help but have a spring trip. However, Li Shimin did not have such a good mood. In his heart, Li Shimin had always been concerned about the war on the front line, and was worried that Li Ji could not keep it. After all, after Li Ji’s defeat in Shazhou, even if he retreated to Suzhou, his troops were limited.

Under this premise, once Li Ji can’t keep Suzhou withdrawing, the consequences will be unimaginable. Of course, if Li Ji defended Suzhou and blocked Du Qi’s army, Li Shimin would be relieved.

In addition, Li Shimin is also stabilizing the situation in Great Tang. Because the news of Li Ji’s defeat in Shazhou came back, especially the news that Du Qi broke into Suzhou spread throughout Great Tang, which has already made the situation in various places in the region delicate, so Li Shimin had to spare no effort. Stabilize the situation in various places and ensure the stability of Great Tang.

When Li Shimin was dealing with government affairs, Tang Zhen hurried in. Tang Zhen is now much older. After all, I have been working with Li Shimin for so many years.

Tang Zhen stood beside Li Shimin and said: “His Majesty, the sentry arranged by Li Ji is back, and there is news to play.”

Li Shimin said: “Take people Bring it in.”

“Yes!”

Tang Zhen immediately shouted and heard him.

Not long after, the sentry enters the great hall, pushes the golden mountain to the jade pillar, kneels on the ground and salutes Li Shimin. The sentry at the moment, his clothes are shabby, his cheeks are black, his lips are chapped, his eyes have thick dark circles, and his eyes are especially bloodshot. This is because he traveled a long distance and never rested, which made the whole person very tired. , Weary everywhere.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said: “Get up and talk.”

“Thanks His Majesty!”

The sentry stood up, respectfully.

Even so, he is still nervous.

According to the general situation, although the sentinel has a report to send back, in most cases, he can directly submit the report to the emperor. But this time, Li Shimin personally summoned him. Such a scene made the sentry very cautious.

For that, the sentry took out the letter and held it in his hands.

Tang Zhen took it and handed it to Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin read the letter, the complexion slightly changed. Because Li Ji’s letter is a letter for help. It was said that Du Qi’s army never attacked Suzhou, but instead built a wall outside Suzhou City to surround Li Ji’s army.

After Li Shimin’s expression changed slightly, a smile appeared on his face at the next moment.

He resisted in his heart.

The reason is simple. Li Ji said in his letter that it can last for at least four months. Even, it can last longer. Under such a premise, it means that this war has been deadlocked.

The stalemate is in favor of Great Tang.

After all, Waldo has quickly returned to Persia. Once Persia has a Gunpowder and Persia sends troops to attack Du Qi’s rear, then Du Qi’s menace can be completely contained.

Li Shimin felt relieved, and immediately asked some sentries about the situation in Suzhou.

Now in Suzhou, people’s hearts are still stable.

After all, during Yan Leisheng’s administration, he also vigorously developed people’s livelihood, so Suzhou has no major problems. As for food, equipment, etc., Li Ji had already prepared, and Li Shimin didn’t need to worry about everything.

At this time, Li Shimin is a little bit happy.

There is rare good news.

Li Shimin waved his hand to let the sentinel retreat, then looked towards Tang Zhen and said: “Call Fang Xuanling into the palace.”

“Yes!”

Tang Zhen Go and notify immediately.

After the order was passed on, Fang Xuanling soon entered the great hall and bowed his hands to Li Shimin. Li Shimin waved his hand and said: “Xuanling, don’t be polite, sit down and say.”

“Thanks His Majesty!”

Fang Xuanling thanked him stubbornly before sitting down.

Li Shimin directly talked about the letter sent by Li Ji, and said: “Now Du Qi maintains a deadlock and no longer attacks. Then when the Persian side sends troops, the situation will be different. Xuan Ling, we are now, Do you want to recruit the army again and mobilize all the twelve guards to fight again with all your strength?”

“When Persia attacks the rear of Du Qi, we will also attack with Persia. Then we will attack. Du Qi, Persia attacked Du Qi, and even because Du Qi was attacked, he originally abolished India’s caste system. These remaining caste system nobles will most likely explode their final power.”

“Do you think this is an opportunity?”

In Li Shimin’s heart, he never gave up to destroy Du Qi. Now that Du Qi is blocked in Suzhou and the situation between the two sides is deadlocked, Li Shimin already has the mind to fight again.

Fang Xuanling heard the words: “His Majesty, in fact, the minister thinks it is not suitable for full development.”

Li Shimin frowned: “What about the reason?”

Fang Xuanling said: “Du Qi is now blocked, and even after the Persian attack, it can pose a certain threat to Du Qi. But in fact, Du Qi is only blocked when we go out to attack. Once we become the offensive party, Du Qi becomes On the defensive side. At that time, Du Qi will be able to use his weapons.”

paused, Fang Xuanling continued: “Du Qi’s weapons are extremely powerful for defending the city. The battle of Rouyuan County, can His Majesty remember? All of our Gunpowders were destroyed by Du Qi’s weapons in an instant. Our soldiers, countless people died under artillery fire. Du Qi’s weapons are both attackable and bearable, but The most powerful thing is defense.”

Li Shimin fell silent immediately.

This is a situation he never considered, so Li Shimin was a little disappointed in his heart.

I thought it was an opportunity.

Didn’t expect this opportunity, it was impossible to use it.

Fang Xuanling continued: “His Majesty, in fact, the ministers still have another worry. On the Persian side, perhaps because of Du Qi’s tyrannical strength, they will send troops to deal with Du Qi if they want to contain Du Qi. However, the strength of Persia and how much effort Persia will spend to attack is temporarily unknown. Only after Persia attacks, we can know the specific situation. But in this regard, the minister is not very optimistic. The minister thinks As long as it can contain Du Qi, it’s already pretty good.”

Li Shimin sighed.

Too difficult!

Didn’t expect a trifling Du Qi, now there is such a threat.

Fang Xuanling once again said: “His Majesty, the minister believes that the biggest thing today is still to penetrate Xia Country and find out Du Qi’s weapons. Only when we have the same weapons, can we compete with Du. Qi battled. So now, we must once again increase the penetration of Du Qi Imperial Capital and increase penetration of the arsenal.”

Li Shimin nodded and said: “That’s the case.”

He also agrees with Fang Xuanling’s analysis. This is an old-fashioned strategy, and only such considerations and arrangements are the most appropriate.

This is a long-term plan.

As soon as Li Shimin spoke, he asked: “Xuanling, how about Li Xiaogong’s situation now?” Fang Xuanling said: “It’s still the same. “

Li Shimin said: “On behalf of me, you are going to visit. After all, he is an imperial family clan, and he has made great achievements. Strive for him to recover earlier, when the time comes and Du Qi starts the battle and needs his great help.”

“The minister understands!”

Fang Xuanling responded, but suddenly thought of Fang Yiai in his heart.

He warned himself in his heart.

Killing to death cannot reveal that Fang Yiai was a General in the Du Qi army. He was not worried about what he would be jealous of, but worried that in a situation like Li Xiaogong, he would be asked to do something by the emperor. .

This is a difficult place.

For example, here Li Xiaogong, once leading the battle, it involves Du Qi and Li Xiaogong’s daughter.

If it rests on Fang Yiai.

Fang Yiai will also be embarrassed.

Fang Xuanling will also be embarrassed.

Li Shimin waved his hand, Fang Xuanling turned around and retreated. After he left the palace, he went straight to the Prince of County House in the River.