There is a saying in the art of war: surprise the enemy and attack him unprepared.
Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin have been fighting for a lifetime and have rich experience. They did not expect that Qin Huaidao would choose to attack Tubo. Then he thought about it. If he did not expect it, wouldn't it mean that Tubo would not expect it and would not be prepared?
The next moment, the two exchanged glances and became excited.
Cheng Yaojin rushed to say: "I think it's okay. We can't think of it, and even Tubo can't think of it. Besides, all their main troops have been transferred away, leaving an empty rear and a great chance of winning."
"Who can fail?" Li Jing asked.
Qin Huaidao thought for a while and said: "Duan Zan has been part of the special operations force for some time. He must have been familiar with the fighting style of the special operations force and the situation in Tibet. He led his troops as the vanguard and carried more explosive packs. Luo Tong led 20,000 soldiers.
The horses will accompany them, leaving more than 10,000 soldiers and horses to garrison Qitun City, with Cheng Chuliang in charge. In addition, 10,000 troops and horses will be mobilized from Qiemo City, led by Cheng Chubi, to follow Luo Tong."
Li Jing agreed: "More than 30,000 soldiers and horses can surely turn the world upside down, but destroying the country may not be possible."
"Just create panic, steal their food, and enrich Hanzhou with its population, thus weakening Tibet's strength."
"That's no problem. Luo Tong is still not calm enough. How about I follow him? Fighting Tubo has been my wish for many years." Li Jing took the initiative to ask for a fight, his eyes shining brightly.
Qin Huaidao thought carefully for a while, then shook his head and said: "No, you are already old. Tubo is not like other places. Along the way, there are plateaus, snowy mountains, and harsh climate, which is very uncomfortable. There are still many big things waiting for you in Hanzhou."
A flash of disappointment flashed across Li Jing's face, but he didn't say anything.
Qin Huaidao saw Li Jing's disappointment. As a pure soldier, who doesn't want to fight on the battlefield? He hesitated in his heart and continued: "Let's see, Shibo, Su Dingfang's Loulan Army goes north to capture Xizhou and Yizhou, cutting off the Turks' retreat.
, the climate in the two places is much better than that in Tubo, you should be able to bear it. In addition, in addition to the 50,000 soldiers in Khotan, there are tens of thousands of people who control the strings. Soldiers can be recruited and paid. The principle of voluntariness cannot be forced. After all, Khotan
If you surrender, you should be treated differently, and then form an army to follow Brother Xue to the west."
"That means fighting on all sides." Li Jing said in surprise.
Cheng Yaojin said nonchalantly: "So what about the four sides? Tubo has no defense, so it can be caught off guard and win for sure. In Xizhou and Yizhou in the north, there won't be many Turkic troops left behind. If you use explosive packs to break open the city gate, you have a better chance of winning.
It’s very big. As for fighting to the west, the main Turkic force is not here, so I’m afraid, how about giving me an army recruited from Khotan?”
"The battlefield is no child's play, don't talk nonsense." Li Jing scolded.
"Who is talking nonsense? There is no joke in the army, I can still fight." Cheng Yaojin was not happy.
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Qin Huaidao quickly interrupted: "It doesn't matter if there are four routes. Tubo is cutting grass valleys and taking advantage of them. To the north is to cut off Tibet's retreat. The scale of the battle is not large. To the west, it is also clearing grass valleys to deter the main force of Tibet from withdrawing.
, leave the west road to Brother Xue, Shibo will follow Su Dingfang all the way, and what he has learned may be passed on to others. Uncle Cheng, you have to be in the palace of Hanzhou, so you don’t feel safe leaving it to others."
"Stop feeding me the ecstasy soup." Cheng Yaojin said a little depressed. When he saw Li Jing's glare, he suddenly realized what the "bastard talk" meant just now. The three sons and one daughter in the family controlled too many armies. He could control another one.
Jun really can't explain it. Even if Qin Huaidao doesn't have any opinion, others will.
Isn't asking for military power an act of treason? I won't say more.
Li Jing knew Cheng Yaojin too well, and he would definitely not be able to hold it in any longer. Once everyone left, there would be no one to restrain him, and he might do something outrageous, so he suggested: "Why don't we go to Yumen Pass? Once An Guogong leaves, Yumen Pass needs people to guard it. The main Turkic force
Once we return and find that our way back is cut off, we will definitely attack Yumen Pass."
Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up and he looked at Qin Huaidao.
Qin Huaidao saw Li Jing's good intentions and Cheng Yaojin's desire, so he said: "Okay, you two have made preparations for the battle in the past few days. One thing is very important. The troops going out must fight with war. Hanzhou Food
It’s not enough. The trade routes are blocked and it’s difficult to support. In addition, the troops are almost all deployed, so we can’t provide food and grass support.”
"Follow the order!" Li Jing solemnly promised.
Qin Huaidao signaled He'er to take the wine jar and fill it for everyone.
Next, the three of them chatted about the details while eating. He'er and Li Xueyan listened silently while thinking about how they should support this war.
Sending troops on four fronts is no small matter. Money and intelligence must be spent accordingly.
After dinner, Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin left in a hurry, and the military headquarters rushed to write a battle plan overnight. Qin Huaidao motioned He'er and Li Xueyan to come to the study, closed the door and said directly: "Yan'er, all armies must make arrangements.
Hao Feige, it’s convenient to contact you. Also, send a message back to Chang’an and ask Chang’an to notify the cooperative merchants to prepare supplies.”
"Want to purchase? But the trade routes are blocked." Li Xueyan said in surprise.
"Get ready first. After the war, the caravan can accompany the army. Whatever you need, Hanzhou is too poor. In addition, Hanzhou must also prepare materials and money that can be exchanged, including cattle, sheep, fruits, camels, horses, etc.
Qin Huaidao said and looked at He'er.
"No problem, I will make arrangements." He'er promised.
"Whatever our palace needs, Wang Xuance can make a list and pass it around so that the merchants can prepare it first." Qin Huaidao looked at Li Xueyan again.
Li Xueyan agreed wholeheartedly and asked with concern: "Do you want to go to Chang'an in person?"
"Others are worried." Qin Huai said apologetically, looking at the slightly swollen bellies of Li Xueyan and He'er.
My first child was born without anyone around me. Now that I have my second child, I still can’t be with him. I lowered my head guiltily and pretended to look at a map.
"It's okay, young master. You are a great hero and you are busy with big things. You went to Chang'an to save the people and bring Princess Yuzhang back. The Holy One has gone crazy and the palace doesn't know what will happen." He'er said understandingly.
He stepped forward and helped Qin Huaidao rub his temples with gentle and considerate movements.
Qin Huaidao closed his eyes and rested, enjoying this rare tenderness.
Li Xueyan somewhat understood why Qin Huaidao valued He'er so much - selfless dedication without asking for anything in return.
On the other hand, although I try my best to fulfill the duties of a wife, I still have some selfish motives. At least I have sought a lot of benefits for the family. I think it is far different from He'er who doesn't want anything, doesn't fight, and doesn't want anything.
A wave of guilt surged into his heart, and Li Xueyan said softly: "Don't worry, I will take care of the Prince's Mansion with Sister He'er, and wait for you to come back. Uncle Gui is loyal, so let him follow you to facilitate communication. In addition, I want my parents to
Is it okay to move to Hanzhou as well?"
"It's freezing cold in Hanzhou, and you may not be able to bear it as you get older. Don't worry, I'll wait until I get to Chang'an to see."
"That's right, I'll listen to you."
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Tai Chi Hall.
All civil and military officials gathered together, but they were gloomy and gloomy.
Prince Li Zhi sat upright and remained silent.
A depressing atmosphere enveloped everyone's hearts, making everyone afraid to express their anger.
After a while, Changsun Wuji suddenly stepped forward and said: "Prince, colleagues, the emperor is ill and it is inconvenient to go to court. I don't know when it will be cured. However, the country cannot be without a king for a day. I will give you advice and ask the prince to ascend the throne."
Everyone's eyes lit up and they all looked at Changsun Wuji, their thoughts filled with excitement.
It is almost impossible for the Holy One to recover from his madness. It is only a matter of time before the prince ascends the throne. To advise at this time is to follow the dragon's merits, and to oppose is to seek death.
No one is a fool who can stand in the Tai Chi Hall. They weigh their skills and come out to give advice.
Fang Yiai had taken leave to recuperate at home. At this moment, she suddenly understood why she had to come. Looking at the prince Li Zhi who was sitting upright, he suddenly felt strange and couldn't help but look at Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng looked at his nose with his eyes, and his heart with his nose, with a high-spirited expression.
Legally speaking, the emperor cannot govern the government, so Prince Li Zhi should take over and ascend the throne. As a person who defends justice and the rule of law with his life, Wei Zheng could not find any reason to object.
Fang Xuanling saw further and more clearly, and felt an aura of conspiracy, but the matter was already here, and opposition would only make the situation worse. Instead of standing up, a thought flashed through his mind - forget it, that's it, destruction
Bar.
None of the ministers objected, but the people below didn't know which way the wind was blowing. They all gave advice one after another.
In the following time, Prince Li Zhi made three invitations and made three speeches according to the etiquette. He even scolded the ministers, saying that his father was still here and could not... for many reasons, and he decided to decide the drama.
Finally, under the pleading of the ministers, Li Zhi "helplessly" agreed to ascend the throne.
In the face of foreign enemies, keep everything simple.
Three days later, Li Zhi held a coronation ceremony and became the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He consecrated Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong, as a Taiwei and the inspector of the school.
, consecrated the warrior Xun as the general of the auxiliary country, took over the defense of the Great Wall to resist the Turks, and ordered the soldiers and horses of the world to be diligent.
As soon as the imperial edict came out, the world was shocked!