I’m Marquis in Great Tang

Suzhou, in Jiuquan County.

Now Li Shimin’s army is quickly rushing towards Jiuquan County. At this time Li Shimin was next to an army of more than 200,000 yuan. This is already the greatest power Li Shimin can raise.

As the army approached noon, the army stopped to rest.

The weather is getting hotter now.

Li Shimin found a big tree and hid in the shade to rest. Beside Li Shimin, there are Gao Shilian, Yu Shinan, Chai Shao, and Xiao Yu and the others. These important members of the Imperial court, this time are all accompanied by Li Shimin.

As for the country, Li Chengqian still supervises the country, assisted by Fang Xuanling.

When Li Shimin played in the battle, he instinctively wanted to bring Fang Xuanling with him. It’s just the rear. You need someone who can sit down. Fang Xuanling is the most suitable candidate. With Fang Xuanling present, even if Li Chengqian is young, Li Shimin is not worried. When Li Shimin was resting, a sentry rushed over. The sentry came to Li Shimin’s side and reported: “His Majesty, the frontline emergency report!”

While speaking, the sentry Tan handed the letter.

Li Shimin took it and quickly opened it. After browsing, a smile appeared on his face. He waved his hand and told the sentry to continue to inquire about the news, and then looked towards Gao Shilian and the others on the side. He smiled and said, “Du Qi is now splitting up troops. Du Qi left a group of troops outside Jiuquan City, and then Du Qi led an army on the road, blocking us from going to Jiuquan.”

Gao Shilian said: “His Majesty, Du Qi did this to repeat the old Niulanshan battle. In the old Niulanshan battle, the army led by Du Qi was also blocked by us. Flanking. At that time, Du Qi arranged a part of his troops to stop us with all his strength, and then turned to annihilate the army led by Duan Zhixuan.”

paused, Gao Shilian continued: “Finally, face us alone again. Actually. At this time, Du Qi’s plan should be similar. Du Qi personally led the army to stop us from rushing to help, and then asked the Xia Country army in Jiuquan City to annihilate the army led by Li Ji. Du Qi’s arrangement was actually extremely simple “

Li Shimin said: “Although it is simple, but also be cautious. Because Du Qi’s weapons are still extremely powerful,”

Gao Shilian nodded.

Li Shimin discussed with everyone, and they finally came to the decision that no matter what the situation is ahead, it will have to be spare no effort to fight, even if this time Du Qi laid mines Wait, you have to go there. As long as the breakthrough of Du Qi’s line of defense is to change behavior, offensive and defensive change, Tang Army can take the initiative.

The team had lunch at noon, rested briefly, and refilled with water, the team continued on their way.

The march of the army grandiose, hurry up quickly.

Hurdle all the way, and finally get closer and closer to Jiuquan City. Only when approaching the position of San 18 li in the east of Jiuquan, Li Shimin’s army stopped and the army was temporarily stationed.

Because the news that Li Shimin got was Changbaipo, two miles ahead, where the Du Qi army was stationed.

Du Qi’s army is indeed in Changbaipo.

The Geography location of Changbaipo is actually a hillside. It is precisely that the army led by Li Shimin has to look through Changbaipo to get to Jiuquan City. And Du Qi’s army stood on Changbaipo. In other words, this Changbaipo is the camp that Li Shimin’s army will fight, and it must be conquered to pass.

If it is a detour to other places, it will take at least ten more days.

So Li Shimin can only go here.

Li Shimin’s army temporarily stopped and stationed in place. He is now thinking quickly, pondering over the enemy’s strategy, because at the moment, he has to figure out a way to kill him.

Li Shimin summoned Gao Shilian, Yu Shinan and the others, said solemnly: “Du Qi occupies the Changbai slope, especially the road this time, which is more difficult than the road in Niulan Mountain. When we were in Niulan Mountain, Du Qi’s army was lying in ambush on the mountain, occupying the high ground, and we only need to go down the mountain to pass. But this time, we have to browse Changbaipo before we can reach Jiuquan. So this time is It is necessary to climb the mountain and completely defeat Du Qi’s army to have a chance to win this battle. However, this is a difficult place.”

Gao Shilian said: “His Majesty, the easiest way, It is to imitate the setting in the bullpen. We only need to continuously dig trenches, bend around, and continue upwards, and eventually it will be able to kill. As long as we board the Changbaipo, our army of more than 200,000 is enough A landslide victory was achieved. You know, Du Qi allocated a portion of his troops to the Western Regions, and also allocated a portion of his troops to guard the country. Today, some of Du Qi’s troops are left outside of Jiuquan City. Our number of troops is It is completely dominant.”

Li Shimin said solemnly: “I naturally know this arrangement, but this plan alone is not enough. Therefore, another arrangement is needed to ensure that Changbaipo can be directly captured. , Will not let Du Qi be fierce.”

Gao Shilian suddenly became dumb.

He couldn’t think of other ways.

Yu Shinan said: “His Majesty, the minister has a strategy.”

Li Shimin said: “Yu Qing will settle down?”

Under Shimin’s command, Yu Shinan is the eldest person, already 70 years old. He has gone through the periods of Nanchen, Da Sui, and Great Tang Li Yuan, and when he is now in Li Shimin, Yu Shinan is highly regarded. In particular, Yu Shinan is not only excellent in calligraphy, but also straightforward, and has a considerable influence in the Imperial court.

Yu Shinan is one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

Yu Shinan stroked the gray beard under his jaw and said solemnly: “His Majesty, Du Qi is now occupying the high ground. We have to kill it, even if it is to dig trenches and then transport soldiers up there is still a certain degree of difficulty. Of course, this is also a strategy that can be adopted. Under this premise, This old official believes that the merchants of Xia Country can still be used to open the way. His Majesty brought some of the merchants of Xia Country into the army when he sent troops this time. These merchants , They are all from Xia Country. The reason why His Majesty brought these people is to prevent Du Qi in case of emergency. Now, why not use these people? As long as Du Qi is bombing, then Kill the merchants in Xia Country first, and kill the people in Xia Country first. It depends on Du Qi, how to choose?”

He knows Li Shimin’s intentions.

The purpose is to use this group of captured Xia Country merchants, but Li Shimin begged not to directly mention such an arrangement, so Yu Shinan took the initiative to speak out.

As Li Shimin spoke, Gao Shilian’s eyes lit up, echoing: “His Majesty, Du Qi is very ruthless. I think at the beginning, Du Qi used Hou Junji to threaten you, and later Once threatened with Duan Zhixuan, and even threatened with my Great Tang soldiers. Today, we also deal with a man as he deals with you, using the same method on Du Qi. As long as Du Qi doesn’t dare Fire, and dare not use weapons to bomb, then we have a chance to win this battle.”

As the two agreed, the others nodded in agreement.

It is a matter of Great Tang’s victory or defeat. No one wants to refuse, especially they are all great officials of Great Tang now, and Great Tang is if one prospers, all prospers if one suffers, all suffers. Tang is really destroyed, and their power will also be lost, so even if they take very ruthless methods, these people are willing.

Seeing that everyone agrees, Li Shimin has a smile on his face, nodding: “Since everyone agrees, then in the next battle, we will do both. First, arrange for someone to dig the trench; Second, with the help of these Xia Country businessmen to restrain Du Qi. As long as we successfully intimidate Du Qi this time and start a war with Du Qi in the future, things will be easier.”

“All Listens to your Majesty! “

Everyone spoke together.

A look of expectation is also on each of their faces.

Li Shimin resisted in his heart. After he and his subordinates negotiated specific arrangements, without delaying time, the army set off again and began to go in the direction of Changbaipo.