Li Shimin returned to the Qin Palace, and the next day he summoned his important advisers and generals to meet him, including: Fang Xuanling, Changsun Shunde, Zhang Gongjin, Yin Kaishan, Hou Junji, Liu Hongji, Wang Junkuo, Duan Zhixuan, Qu

Breakthrough.

It is said that since Li Shimin was dismissed from the military, these talented people under his command also returned to the Qin Palace to sit on the bench. After a few months, Li Shimin bought back 5,000 war horses from the Turks, which was equivalent to another new achievement. Naturally, everyone was very happy.

Happy.

"Your Highness, King Qin, has your Majesty agreed to send troops to attack Li Gui in Xiliang?" Hou Junji asked impatiently, and the rest of the people also looked at him eagerly.

Li Shimin shook his head and said: "The emperor seems to be interested, but he did not immediately agree to this. He only asked me to concentrate on preparing to marry Princess Hemin in the near future."

Everyone was disappointed when they heard this. If Li Gui was defeated, the King of Qin could regain military power. Unfortunately, the emperor did not agree. All of you here are subordinates of the King of Qin's palace, and your future and destiny are tied to Li Shimin.

Naturally, everyone hopes that Li Shimin can regain military power and even ascend to the throne in the Ninth Five-Year Plan.

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard thoughtfully and said: "Then His Highness the King of Qin should not interfere with military and political affairs in the near future, and just concentrate on marrying the Turkic princess, so as not to displease the emperor."

Li Shimin's heart moved, he nodded and said: "That's right. By the way, Mr. Fang, have you thoroughly studied the flying thunder used by the Qi army?"

In the Battle of Hanoi, the Qi army used a large number of flying thunderbolts, which caused great damage to the Tang army. Li Shimin ordered people to take the dumb thunders picked up on the battlefield back for special study, hoping to imitate them. He also

The fact that this matter was specifically entrusted to the chief adviser Fang Xuanling shows how much he attaches great importance to it.

Fang Xuanling smiled and nodded: "Basic research has revealed that the black powder in Feitian Lei should be a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur."

Li Shimin said happily: "In other words, we can also create flying thunder?"

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Yes, my subordinates have ordered craftsmen to make a batch, but the power is much smaller than Qi Jun's. After several improvements, the power has been improved, but compared with Qi Jun's Feitian Lei,

The power is still not as good as it is."

Li Shimin frowned and said: "Then the formula must be wrong, but it doesn't matter. Now that we know the ingredients, we can slowly experiment and improve it. Sooner or later, we can get it. If we face Qi Jun again next time, let them try this.

The taste of firearms.”

Changsun Shunde said calmly: "The emperor has signed a peace treaty with Gao Changqing. All Tang troops have returned to Guanzhong and will no longer set foot in Henan. Therefore, I am afraid there will be no conflict with Gao Qi in the past two years."

Hearing this, Li Shimin sighed helplessly and said: "One step behind and another step behind. This time Gao Changqing took the lead in capturing Luoyang and took advantage of it. Now our Tang state can only develop towards the Western Regions and Bashu in the south."

Changsun Shunde said with profound meaning: "The emperor has ordered Li Xiaogong and Li Xiyu to attack Bashu in two groups. Li Xiaogong is making rapid progress. When our Tang army arrives, more than thirty prefectures and counties in Bahan have already surrendered. Li Xiyu has already surrendered.

Responsible for the management of Western Shu, the progress is also good. I believe that within the year, the land of Bashu will be included in the territory of our Tang Dynasty."

"So the only opportunity left for me is to go west to attack Li Gui?" Li Shimin sighed.

Changsun Shunde took out the wine gourd and took a sip, which was regarded as acquiescence. After a moment, he said again: "His Royal Highness has recently asked someone to find his subordinates, and he must have also found other people."

A trace of surprise flashed in Li Shimin's eyes, and he looked at the others present. Zhang Gongjin, Duan Zhixuan, Yin Kaishan and others all lowered their heads, while Hou Junji said bluntly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has also looked for his subordinates, hoping that they can arrive.

I offered my services to the Prince's Mansion, but my subordinates declined."

Li Shimin slightly clenched and unclenched his fists, smiled and said: "Whether you are working for the king or the prince, you are working for the Tang Dynasty. If any of you want to work in the prince's palace, I will never do it."

block."

Liu Hongji said quickly: "I don't know what others think, and I can't care about it. However, I, Liu Hongji, am loyal to the King of Qin and will never go to the Prince's Mansion."

Others also expressed their loyalty. Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and said with emotion: "Thank you for your love. I, Li Shimin, have nothing to repay, but I will never be in debt in this life."

Li Shimin was generous and righteous, generous and tolerant, and had great talents and strategies. This was the reason why everyone present was willing to work for him. Naturally, it was impossible for Li Jiancheng to poach someone easily. However, Li Jiancheng took the opportunity to poach someone, which undoubtedly caused a stir.

Li Shimin's vigilance caused a crack in the relationship between the two brothers from this moment on.

Some things happen that are irreversible, just like a cracked wall. No matter how much cement mortar is used to smooth it out, the cracks inside will always exist until the wall collapses.

At this time, Hou Junji said seriously again: "Recently, there has been a rumor outside that is very unfavorable to King Qin."

Li Shimin felt a little shocked and asked quickly: "What rumors?"

Everyone present looked a little unnatural. Li Shimin felt even more uneasy when he saw this, and urged: "What kind of rumor is this?"

Hou Junji then hesitated and said: "There are rumors that King Qin is not the emperor's biological son."

Li Shimin's face turned gloomy in an instant, and he clenched his fists suddenly. This rumor was too vicious. It was most likely concocted by that bastard Li Yuanji. How could he get involved with such a hateful brother... Wait,

Could it be the eldest brother?

When Li Shimin thought about this, he couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat, and he was filled with doubts. If it was Li Yuanji who spread the rumor, it was most likely just to vent his personal anger, and he wouldn't look down on a playboy like Li Yuanji, but if the mastermind behind the scenes was

It's the eldest brother Li Jiancheng, so the nature is different!

"Impossible, there's no way big brother can do such a thing." Li Shimin denied it repeatedly in his heart, trying to convince himself, but he couldn't help but doubt it.

In fact, Li Shimin has always had great respect for his eldest brother Li Jiancheng. From childhood to adulthood, his eldest brother was not only very friendly to him, but also gave him a lot of care and attention. He was a qualified elder brother. However, as they grew older, the relationship became more distant.

, but Li Shimin's respect for his eldest brother has not diminished. Even when he just learned that his eldest brother was poaching him, he was just vigilant, not angry, and even less hostile.

But...if this vicious rumor was spread by the eldest brother Li Jiancheng, or if he instigated Li Yuanji to do it, then the problem would be serious. This means that the eldest brother Li Jiancheng has regarded his younger brother as a potential threat and wants to destroy it.

Get rid of yourself, even get rid of yourself.

Li Shimin's thoughts turned and he realized that everyone was looking at him. He suddenly woke up, his expression returned to normal, and he smiled and said: "Why are people so boring? Doesn't the emperor still know whether this king is his biological son? So?

The means of sowing dissension are too clumsy."

When everyone saw how relaxed Li Shimin was, they were all reassured. Zhang Gongjin reminded: "Although the method is clumsy, people's words are terrible, and the King of Qin has to guard against it."

Fang Xuanling also said sternly: "That's true. It's better for King Qin to report to the Emperor and ask the Emperor to come forward to set the record straight, so as not to be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "Okay, then I will ask the emperor for an explanation, so that I can teach those young people that I, Li Shimin, am not someone to be trifled with."

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Qin Shubao captured Nanyang County, but he failed to capture the ogre king Zhu Can and allowed him to escape to Xiangyang County (in present-day Hubei). It is said that Emperor Liang Xiao Xian took him in and made him General Longxiang.

Yes, this is like giving Gao Qi eye drops. Qin Shubao reported the matter to Qi King Gao Bufan. Gao Bufan immediately appointed Xu Shiji as the commander-in-chief of the Jingxiang Road march, led Qi generals such as Qin Shubao and Pei Renji, and commanded one hundred thousand troops to attack Xiao.

Milling.

Tsk tsk, a hundred thousand troops, this is undoubtedly the largest use of troops since the founding of the Qi State. Even when he went south to attack Li Mi, Gao Bufan only led an army of fifty thousand. This direct use of a hundred thousand troops is really unprecedented.

This is clearly a rhythm that wants to destroy the Liang Kingdom in one fell swoop.

Of course, now that Qi's troops are well supplied with fine food, the number of troops has expanded several times, and the total strength has exceeded 300,000. If Gao Bufan is willing, it is no problem to raise 600,000 troops, but the financial burden is a bit heavy, and it will affect production.

Therefore, according to the ratio of 30:1, it is very wise for Qi State to control its troops within 300,000 at present.

In Xiyang County, 100,000 Qi troops gathered on the edge of the Danjiang River. However, they saw banners blocking out the sky, spears like a forest of knives like the sea, and murderous intent soaring into the sky. As long as Xu Shiji gave the order, the army could move south along the Danjiang River, along the way.

The Han River rushes straight into Xiangyang.

At this moment, Gao Bufan rode a big green horse with a sacred steed, riding in a bun with Xu Shixian, the marching commander, and came to the edge of the Danjiang River. It was the flood season in summer, and the water on the Danjiang River was surging and the waves were turbulent.

, very shocking.

Gao Bufan frowned and said: "His achievements, can we be sure to defeat Xiao Mian in this trip?"

Xu Shiji solemnly said: "If we send troops now, we will have no problem taking Xiangyang, but if we want to eliminate Xiao Mian, my subordinates are not sure."

Gao Bufan's eyes flashed and asked: "How do you say it?"

Xu Shiji said bluntly: "The water system in Jingxiang and Yuzhang is developed, with many rivers and lakes. The navy under Xiao Xian is very powerful and occupies dangerous positions in various waterways. If we don't have the assistance of the navy, it will be difficult to completely eliminate him."

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Gao Bufan was moved in his heart and asked: "If there are enough warships, how long will it take to train a navy?"

"It will take half a year at the fastest!" Xu Shiji said truthfully.

Gao Bufan nodded and said: "Okay, the Tang army's warships captured in Luoshui last time had thousands of bows. We will capture Xiangyang first, and then I will send the warships here, and we will train on the Han River in Xiangyang."

Master, when everything is ready, Xiao Mian will be wiped out in one fell swoop next year."
Chapter completed!