I’m Marquis in Great Tang

The atmosphere in the great hall is quite solemn.

For the time being, no one was the first to speak because it involved Western Regions. Especially in the fall of Guazhou, Su Dingfang seemed to have surrendered to Du Qi. This was news that shocked Great Tang.

Great Tang was founded for more than ten years.

This has never happened.

Li Shimin saw that everyone did not speak. He turned his gaze and suddenly fell on Li Jing’s body, said solemnly: “Duke of Wei, you have a good relationship with Su Dingfang. Tell me if he is true He surrendered to Du Qi.”

Li Jing is quite old, but he rarely intervenes in government affairs and does not care about world affairs, so Li Jing looks good. He faced Li Shimin’s question and seriously said: “His Majesty, Su Dingfang’s person, the minister knows. He has always been loyal to His Majesty, has always been loyal to Great Tang, and impossible betrayed. The minister thinks that maybe this is Du Qi released the news to facilitate the separation of the relationship between our monarchs and ministers.”

Li Shimin said: “Duke of Wei’s statement is reasonable, and Su Dingfang is indeed loyal. He is in Guazhou and I am relieved. , So the news coming out today is most likely a fake news deliberately released by Du Qi.”

Zhangsun Wuji suddenly said: “His Majesty, the minister has an idea, maybe he can judge whether Su Dingfang has surrendered to the enemy.”

Li Shimin said: “Say!”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “If Su Dingfang has never surrendered to the enemy, then Su Dingfang’s family in Cháng’ān must still be there. If Su Dingfang has already surrendered to the enemy, That proves that Du Qi arranged it early. So right now, just check it out.”

Li Shimin nodded, nodded towards Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen immediately went to arrange.

Li Shimin looked towards everyone again and said: “Su Dingfang’s matter, we will not discuss it for now. Let’s talk about it, now that Guazhou has fallen, what should we do?”

Zhangsun Wuji said: “His Majesty, in fact, no matter what, we must send troops. Especially since Guazhou has fallen, we must send troops. The immediate response is to prepare for a battle with Du Qi. As for the other, we must send troops. The news is blocked. The news of Guazhou should not be spread for the time being. Even if we are on the expedition, it should not be publicized with much fanfare.”

Li Shimin nodded in agreement with Zhangsun Wuji’s analysis. The news is indeed suppressed right now.

At least, delay the spread of the news.

Zhangsun Wuji continued: “His Majesty, even we must be prepared for a tough battle. If Du Qi intends to use Guazhou as a bridgehead to enter Great Tang, then we must spare no effort.”

Li Shimin nodded, but did not speak much.

The others are also a little silent.

The current news is extremely unfavorable.

A group of people talked differently. Following the ebbing of time, when there were rushing footsteps outside, a waiter hurried to Tang Zhen’s side and whispered After some words.

Tang Zhen waved his hand to let the servant retreat, and walked to Li Shimin’s side, saying: “His Majesty, people go to the building, Su Dingfang’s family members have long disappeared. As for when he left, I don’t know for the time being.”

“Asshole!”

Li Shimin slapped him on the desk with a slap.

Furious.

He didn’t expect such a thing to happen in the territory of Great Tang, especially at the feet of the Emperor, Imperial Capital Cháng’ān. Especially this is the family of Important Ministers like Su Dingfang, who quietly left under his nose, which made Li Shimin feel incredible.

As soon as everyone saw this, they knew the result.

Li Jing sighed even more.

Su Dingfang was brought out by Li Jing, especially Su Dingfang was Li Jing’s dísciple. Now that something like this has happened to Su Dingfang, Li Jing feels helpless.

Li Shimin looked around everyone and said: “Su Dingfang betrayed Great Tang and opened the city gates to surrender to the enemy, damn it! When I lead the army to Guazhou, I will come to deal with Su Dingfang. The order is passed on, and the army will go out tomorrow morning. , Crusade against Du Qi.”

“Yes!”

Everyone responded together.

Because the strategy for the expedition has been set before, now it is just arranged.

After everyone went down, Li Shimin sat alone in the great hall, his expression was rather solemn, and even more somber. Li Shimin has been in charge of Great Tang for many years, but he has never been so angry for a moment, and even feels in a bad situation.

Even in Western Regions last time, he led his army to retreat without a fight. Although Li Shimin was shaved off his face at the time, Li Shimin was actually in a good mood. It was just a little complicated.

Now, it is extremely angry.

Because not only the loss of Guazhou, but also Su Dingfang surrendered Du Qi, this is Li Shimin extremely angry.

“Report!”

At this moment, another servant entered.

The maid is from Li Yuan’s palace. He stood still and said: “His Majesty, Retired Emperor, please go there.”

“I see.”

Li Shimin replied.

At the moment Li Yuan intervenes, Li Shimin’s emotions are even more complicated and irritable. After the waiter left, he sat still for a while before standing up and heading to Li Yuan’s palace.

Li Yuan is now a little older.

I have grey hair like frost.

Even the back buckled, but Li Yuan’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit were not bad. After all, the relationship between Li Yuan and Li Shimin in this life has been somewhat eased. Although Li Yuan does not forgive Li Shimin for killing his brothers, but due to Du Qi’s influence, Li Yuan has less grievances about Li Shimin and is more concerned about Li Shimin.

Li Shimin stepped forward to salute and said: “The child minister pays homage to the Father Emperor.”

Li Yuan said: “The emperor, sit down.”

Li Shimin teases He took up his robe and sat down, and said: “I don’t know what happened to the Father Emperor summoning the Small Official?”

Li Yuan said: “I heard news from Western Regions that Guazhou has fallen, and Guazhou Provincial Governor Su Dingfang surrendered to the enemy, and Hou Junji was even more defeated and captured. The whole Guazhou situation is now quite erosive.”

Li Shimin said: “Father Emperor Mingjian, Guazhou is indeed a fall. Su Dingfang also surrendered to the enemy. It is precisely because of Su Dingfang’s surrender that the situation in Guazhou in the Western Regions was eroded.”

Li Yuan said with a cold face: “I don’t care about these reasons, I will ask you a word, right now There is a problem in Guazhou, do you want to lead the army to crusade against Du Qi.”

Li Shimin said: “I have mobilized soldiers and horses, and are ready to go. This time, it’s the same as the last time. An army of 200,000, and there will be Li Jing commander.”

Li Yuan said: “Emperor, I will go with you.”

“What?”

Li Shimin was surprised because he didn’t expect that Li Yuan would take the initiative to set off. You must know that Li Yuan is now sixty years old, and he is quite old. It is not a good situation to go with the army at this time.

Li Yuan once again said: “When it comes to Du Qi’s affairs, although I am old, at least I and Du Qi still have some friendship. I want to ask him how he thinks about it. Although I help Nothing about you, at least it can ease the atmosphere of both parties.”

paused, Li Yuan said again: “In addition, you arrange for someone to pass the book to Du Ruhui who is going to Western Regions, and ask him to ask Du Qi. What does it mean. In short, Guazhou absolutely cannot let go of this battle at this point. Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to gain a foothold.”

Li Shimin heard what Li Yuan said, nodded: “What Father Emperor said, the children understand. Father Emperor must accompany, so let’s go together. Tomorrow morning, Father Emperor will be with children.” Li Yuan said: “The emperor involves Du Qi. Don’t be arrogant, do everything carefully. Du Qi, a youngster, is not easy to be born with. I would say that if Du Qi was born more than ten years earlier, there must be a place for Du Qi in the Central Plains. This youngster is very youngster. Not simple, be cautious.”

Li Shimin said: “Children remember.”

Du Qi’s ability, Li Shimin never underestimated, because of his earlier years With Li Jiancheng, when the two sides are fighting, because of Du Qi’s plan, Li Shimin can stabilize himself and finally win.

Li Yuan said resolutely: “You are going to bring troops to Guazhou, Western Regions, then how are you going to fight this battle?”

Li Shimin said: “For the time being. Know.”

Li Yuan said: “Emperor, what I hope is that you negotiate with Du Qi and strive to retake Guazhou. As long as Du Qi is willing to hand over Guazhou, everything is easy to say. Two I don’t want to see the battle of the army.”

Li Shimin said: “Father Emperor’s worries are that my Great Tang and Du Qi were fighting, but I lost to Du Qi. The news came out. , It will cause Great Tang shock, right?”

“Yes!”

Li Yuan said: “Once such a thing happens, it is not a good result.”

Li Shimin’s eyes were sharp, and said: “But in the eyes of the son, you can’t be afraid of fighting because you might lose to Du Qi. The last time you fought with Du Qi, it was because of constraints and many factors were not considered. At this time, it’s different.”

“I have troops stationed at the border between Great Tang and Tibet. In addition, we already know Du Qi’s weapons, or at least understand it. So now, Du Qi’s method has been roughly figured out, and it won’t be as hasty as last time.”

“This time, there will be a battle after all.”

Li Shimin said: “If it is After the First World War, if the army that can defeat Du Qi, I will personally lead the army into the territory of Xia Country. Of course, if the army of Du Qi cannot be captured, it will not be too late to negotiate when the time comes. In short, this time, a battle must be fought. “

Li Yuan shook his head and sighed after listening, but Li Shimin is now the emperor of Great Tang. Li Shimin has decided, and Li Yuan can’t stop him, so Li Yuan said: “That’s all, it’s up to you Come on.”

Li Shimin stood up and said: “The son of the minister retire!”

After speaking, Li Shimin got up and left.

Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin’s leaving back, his heart suddenly tightened. Because Li Yuan’s heart has been worried about the recurrence of the precedent of the death of the Great Sui II. He does not want Great Tang to do the same, so he hopes that Li Shimin will be more cautious. It’s just that Li Shimin doesn’t suffer from Tibet, Turkic and other foreigners now, but here Du Qi has repeatedly hit a wall.

Li Yuan sighed.

Nowadays, one can only take one step at a time, because at this point, even Li Yuan can’t change much. In his heart, he wanted to ask Du Qi, what on earth did Du Qi think about? Is he really going to be an enemy of Great Tang?

After all, the relationship between the two parties was relatively harmonious. At this point, if blade and weapon faces one another, it will be bad for both parties.