I’m Marquis in Great Tang

Li Shimin said: “Du Qi, you really have to go to war with Great Tang for the three trifling dead objects. You have to know that once a war starts, you may not be able to bear the consequences.”

Faced with Li Shimin’s threat again, Du Qi directly opened the mouth and said: “His Majesty, you used to threaten before, and now you threaten again. If Great Tang and Tibet and I go to war at the same time, I have nothing to say. Let’s fight a battle first, then sit down and talk. Anyway, I have patience, what does His Majesty think?”

Li Shimin looked coldly.

Some struggles.

Du Qi has a hole card in his hand, Tibet is also glare like a tiger watching his prey. Even if he goes to war, it is difficult to handle. In the current situation, Li Shimin is unwilling to go back empty-handed and wants to take some benefits back.

Du Qi chose to refuse.

And not afraid of threats.

Li Shimin thought for a while, and said: “Du Qi, now we change a condition, which is the second condition, unconditionally release Hou Junji and all the captured Great Tang soldiers.”

Du Qi said resolutely: “His Majesty, you have a point of view from start to finish that has not changed.”

Li Shimin said: “What point of view.”

Du Qi Said: “My Pingxi King was entrusted by His Majesty. The area under my jurisdiction also belongs to Great Tang in name. The problem is that now I must not obey His Majesty’s orders. The most important thing is that His Majesty may not be able to do so now. Sweeping the four states in the Western Regions. So, His Majesty, you can’t help me, why should I let people go.”

paused, Du Qi continued: “For another idea, His Majesty should consider. How can you redeem Hou Junji. Otherwise, these people really want to stay. They stay in the army and have to consume food every day. I’m impossible to keep these people.”

Li Shimin frowned.

He brought an army to fight Du Qi, but he didn’t expect to be threatened by Du Qi.

Du Qi continued: “His Majesty, it’s not fair to say that if I disregard the livelihood and economy of the four states and really go to war with Great Tang, His Majesty can’t stand it. Light The feet are not afraid of wearing shoes. Anyway, the four states of the Western Regions are already poor. If they are maimed, they will develop in the future. After Great Tang was severely damaged, it is not easy to rebuild. Especially Great Tang can’t be established. For more than ten years, some people who had come from the Great Sui Dynasty may not have really lost their ambitions. His Majesty, are you really going to go to war?”

Li Shimin’s heart sank.

The more Du Qi said, the situation seemed to be more unfavorable for Li Shimin, because Li Shimin had too many concerns.

Li Shimin’s heart really lost the thought of fighting Du Qi. He opened the mouth and said: “Du Qi, as long as you release Hou Junji, then release all the prisoners. Then, I will not pursue any further investigation. Your business. If you don’t think about yourself, you should always think about your parents. At any rate, they have always been in Cháng’ān.”

Du Qi said: “His Majesty, if you don’t consider your father’s Security threats, I would look at you high. But His Majesty said that his father, unspoken implication, was actually using this threat. His Majesty is so disappointed.”

Li Shimin said: “I didn’t use Du Ruhui’s threat. How to understand it is your business.”

Du Qi said: “His Majesty, I had already considered it. His Majesty recognizes the reality clearly and recognizes the error, so I will Hou Junji was released and returned all the Great Tang soldiers captured. But now I am very unhappy, so there must be conditions for the end of this battle.”

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes and asked:” What are your conditions?”

Du Qi said: “His Majesty, my conditions are very simple. First, His Majesty personally issued an order to recognize my status as the four states of Western Regions. Second, for I apologize for slandering me. Third, let Zhangsun Chong come to Western Regions as a hostage.”

Li Shimin said: “Impossible.”

Du Qi shrugged “His Majesty is not willing. When I have not said it, let’s go to war. In addition, what I have said will always be counted. After all, His Majesty is the emperor of Great Tang and the Sect Master country, so I will give you some benefits.”

Speaking of this, Du Qi picked up the bottle again, poured a glass of wine for Li Shimin, and said: “His Majesty, I toast you with this glass of wine. After this glass of wine, I will fight to the end. “

Li Shimin picked up the wine bottle and drank a glass. When Du Qi stood up and was about to leave, Li Shimin said again: “Du Qi, are you really going to war?”

Du Qi paused for a while before opening the mouth and said: “It’s His Majesty insists on going to war, but I will stay with him to the end.”

There was a cloud of darkness in Li Shimin’s eyes.

For him, it is now a difficult decision. After Du Qi left in a stride, Li Shimin also stood up and went straight back to the front of the army. Cheng Yaojin was in his prime of life. He had a fighting spirit on his face, and he cup one fist in the other hand and said: “His Majesty, when will you be ready to attack? Even if Du Qi has weapons, Old Cheng is still willing to be a pioneer and lead the army. “

“Withdraw!”

Li Shimin gave the order.

Following Li Shimin’s order, Li Jing, as the chief of the march, immediately made arrangements.

The army of more than 200,000, grandiose retreat. But Zhangsun Wuji couldn’t help but asked, “His Majesty, our 200,000 army came, why don’t we attack and we just withdraw?” At this moment Zhangsun Wuji, there is something wrong in his heart. Hi. Regarding this time, he didn’t want to understand why all the troops were already lined up and they were all set to attack, but Li Shimin and Du Qi had a conversation, but chose to withdraw.

It’s surprising.

Li Shimin is a gloomy face and doesn’t say a word.

People around you can see that something is wrong. Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and the others have not spoken. After the army has withdrawn for a certain distance, Li Shimin will be there after the army has camped. The Great Account of the Chinese Army called everyone together.

Li Shimin sat on the main seat.

Below Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Zhangsun Wuji and other civil and military officials.

Everyone looked towards Li Shimin

There were doubts on their faces.

No one understands.

Li Shimin’s face was as sinking as water. After a long time, he took a long breath and looked around the people and said: “After I talked with Du Qi, the reason why I decided to withdraw is because we don’t It is suitable to fight Du Qi.”

Zhangsun Wuji impatient said: “His Majesty, why are we not suitable to fight Du Qi. Even if Du Qi’s army has a strong battle strength, it even has mysterious weapons. But our army’s battle strength is stronger, and many people. With more than 200,000 elites, it’s impossible to break Du Qi’s camp.”

paused, Zhangsun Wuji continued: “And in our army, prepare A sufficient flock of sheep is breaking the formation. As long as the flock of sheep clears the way in front, victory can be achieved. We don’t need to be afraid of this battle.”

Li Shimin said: “Tibet has already garrisoned the border , May attack at any time.”

Zhangsun Wuji frowned: “Impossible, we didn’t get any news before.”

Li Shimin said: “In this kind of thing, Du Qi is impossible. Lie. Today’s Tibet Tsenpo Gongga is supported by Du Qi. Tibet’s army has reached the border, and we are attacked. Once we go to war with Du Qi, Tibet will invade. Even if we can divide our forces to resist, Tibet’s war will involve us too. A lot of troops can easily lead to war even in the country. Once such a war starts, it is not easy to stop.”

Zhangsun Wuji heard this frowned, he thought for a moment and said: “His Majesty, but If you don’t care about Du Qi, Du Qi’s news spreads out, Great Tang will never have peace. If Du Qi listens to the announcement today, more people will follow Du Qi in the future. So this trend, the minister thinks it must You have to stop.”

Li Shimin said: “You have to stop, but what should you use to stop it. You know, Du Qi now has an army of tens of thousands. And Du Qi has even more weapons. To be advanced. I will say a simple thing. Once Du Qi evacuates directly and retreats back to the county seat of Rouyuan, relying on the county seat to defend itself. Especially with his weapons, we are only twice as powerful as Du Qi. Can we win the city?”

paused, Li Shimin continued: “To deal with Turki c People, we can divide and disintegrate, and can deal with Du Qi, these methods are not available. And Du Qi’s person, he pulled it up with one hand, it was difficult to win. Even if Great Tang is caught in a war here and cannot escape, the next step, we want to escape is not easy. “