I’m Marquis in Great Tang

In the boring and boring days, time is hurriedly passing, and in a blink of an eye it has entered March. The weather in Western Regions is getting warmer. Although the temperature difference between day and night is still large, it is sunny during the day and the weather is extremely sunny.

The weather in Cháng’ān is even warmer, All Living Things to Recover, everything is full of vitality.

Chang’an City Waiguan Road.

The sound of da da horse hooves sounded, and one person, one ride, was running fast.

“Emergency report!”

“Guazhou emergency report!”

The cavalry screamed while running.

When he approached the west gate of Chang’an City, because he was shouting loudly, his voice was directly transmitted into the ears of the soldiers stationed at the city gate. Seeing the cavalry sentry rushing, the soldiers stationed at the city gate did not dare to stop them, so they gave way.

The cavalry sentry, rushing all the way.

Go straight to imperial city.

When arriving at the emperor city gate, the sentinel gave a report and got off his horse and quickly entered. The sentry was unblocked all the way, and in a short time, he went straight to the outside of the great hall and was able to enter the great hall.

After the sentinel stood still, he bowed to Li Shimin, then took out the letter written by Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian from the bamboo tube on his back, and said: “His Majesty, Guazhou Emergency News.”

Tang Zhen took the letter from the sentinel and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took a look at the sentry.

The look of the sentry is obviously eager.

Li Shimin has not read the letter yet, and there is already a trace of worry in his heart. After all, Du Qi, the youngster, has always been extremely powerful. Even though Li Shimin was worried, he quickly spread out the letter and read it.

As soon as Li Shimin saw the content in front of the letter, his expression became serious and his expression was slightly gloomy. Especially those eyes flashed with faint fire.

Tang Zhen knows Li Shimin very well. When he sees Li Shimin, his heart sinks, knowing that it must be bad news. Tang Zhen watched his nose and nose, and stood quietly waiting.

After a long while, Li Shimin finished reading the letter. He hasn’t acted excessively, but the expression on his face is already gloomy and almost dripping.

Li Shimin instructed: “Send an order, and call Zhangsun Wuji into the palace for an audience.”

Tang Zhen immediately ordered to go down.

Zhangsun Wuji was handling government affairs in the palace, and as soon as he was notified, he hurried into the great hall. When he was about to salute, Li Shimin waved his hand and said: “No need to salute, there is news from Western Regions sent back, you can take a look.”

Tang Zhen handed over the letter and Zhangsun Wuji took it. Quickly browsing, when he saw the first content of the letter, his body became stiff and his expression was even more stunned.

I lost!

Hou Junji was defeated!

Not only that, Hou Junji turned out to be a prisoner of Du Qi, and tens of thousands of people in the big Tang Army team became prisoners.

Zhangsun Wuji’s heart was chilling, and he looked towards Li Shimin and said: “His Majesty, Hou Junji’s defeat, this matter has a great impact on us. At the moment, it is only Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian who send back news and follow The news will inevitably spread. There must be countless people know about the entire Great Tang area. Even in the Imperial Court, it will cause an uproar.”

Li Shimin clenched his hands into fists and placed them in front of him. On the desk, said solemnly: “What has happened has caused shocks. It is an extremely normal thing. There is nothing surprising.”

“What I am concerned about is the mention of Du in the letter. A new weapon in the Qi army. Du Qi has three weapons. One is like an ambush at the entrance of the camp. Once a soldier enters, it will explode directly, injuring countless people.”

“The second is direct The thrown weapon, falling in the crowd and exploding, will also cause huge casualties. The third is the weapon thrown by the catapult. Once the weapon falls on the ground and bursts, within a few meters, the vitality is extinct, the soil is flying, and it is completely Become a big pit.”

“This is the focus of my attention.”

“For Du Qi to win, what we need to consider at the moment is not the uproar caused, but this weapon In particular, apart from this weapon, the war knives used by soldiers in the Du Qi army are equally sharp and cut continuously, enough to cut off our soldiers’ war knives.”

Li Shimin said: “Domestic The situation is fairly stable now, even if there are some conditions in the Western Regions, it is not terrifying. But Du Qi’s weapons are what makes people daunting.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty said it is very true. However, His Majesty, Gao Shilian and Su Dingfang mentioned in the letter that when Hou Junji fought, he completely ignored the overall situation and looked like a gambler. So this battle failed because of weapons, but in fact, there was also Hou Junji’s indiscretion. Command. Hou Junji’s blind command led to the defeat of this battle.”

Li Shimin nodded.

Li Shimin is also very good at fighting on the battlefield, so he can judge many things from his letters, and he can also judge the truth of Su Dingfang’s words.

Li Shimin sighed: “Wuji, Hou Junji lost, Gao Shilian and Su Dingfang withdrew back to Guazhou. How should we deal with the current battle?”

Zhangsun Wuji thought for a while and said, “His Majesty, this is the end of the matter, and it can only be another fight. If Hou Junji loses, the Imperial Court will ignore it. Then Du Qi will completely let it go and let it grow bigger. .”

“We must now mobilize more troops to attack Du Qi again.”

“Without the Western Regions four states, Great Tang’s face will be lost. In particular, Du Qi made a very bad head when he seceded his land in the Western Regions. It would be extremely unfavorable for us if officials from all states and all parts of the world follow suit.”

Zhangsun Wuji still has concerns in the eyes. .

The situation is very bad.

Li Shimin nodded, but sighed: “Wuji, I believed you and dealt with Du Qi. I don’t know whether this is correct in the end.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, the whole world is not the king’s land, and the land of the land is not the king’s court. The Great Tang world is bound to be under the control of His Majesty. Even Du Qi is no exception. So Du Qi cannot appear. Regardless of the situation of self-reliance, no matter what time it comes, the minister will not change his original intention.”

Li Shimin is not indecisive, nor is he accustomed to shirking responsibility, just a moment ago. Now as soon as I heard Zhangsun Wuji’s words, he was nodded, and Li Shimin knew better that the sword was out of its sheath, and now it was impossible to take it back.

Otherwise, he will lose face.

Li Shimin’s accession to the throne was through a coup, and there was a problem of legitimacy. Now, once a problem occurs, it is very likely to trigger a chain reaction, and Li Shimin is also impossible to interrupt the plan.

Li Shimin thought for a while, instructed: “Come on, call Crown Prince, Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui into the palace.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, The minister thinks it is not suitable to call Du Ruhui. After all, Du Ruhui is Du Qi’s father. Once the Imperial court has agreed on a plan and has a general plan, Du Ruhui’s love child is eager and most likely to secretly pass the song and tell Du the news. Qi. When the time comes for us, it may affect the overall plan. In the battle on the battlefield, one step may lose all the games.”

Li Shimin heard the words and fell silent.

He reached out his hand and rubbed the beard under his jaw, hesitating in his eyes. No matter how wise and martial Li Shimin is, when it comes to making a decision, people will hesitate to a certain extent.

After a while, Li Shimin shook his head and said, “I believe Keming. He is the Prime Minister of the Imperial court. How can I not participate in the proceedings. If I leave Keming alone, it is my fault. You will not bear it. I, I live up to your prince. Keming never betrayed, so I believe in Keming and believe in his loyalty.”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, the heart of defense is indispensable.”

Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and said: “I believe him. For several decades of friendship between monarchs and ministers, even when it comes to Du Qi, if Keming is selfish, I also believe that he will not do it for personal expenses. You don’t have to Persuade again.”

After Zhangsun Wuji heard it, he sighed and stopped talking. After all, Li Shimin already had an idea.

Tang Zhen arranged for someone to inform. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were the first to arrive. The two were discussing matters in the palace. After the two arrived, Li Chengqian entered again, and finally Li Jing.

On the one hand, it is Li Jing who is already in her 60s. On the other hand, Li Jing lives outside the palace and never worked in the palace, so he arrived last.