Li Shimin was worried and immediately ordered: "Come here."
A soldier entered and bowed.
Li Shimin looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Please invite Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui to come to the Chinese army's tent to discuss matters."
"Here!"
The soldier received the order and turned around to inform him.
After a while, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui entered hand in hand and saluted Li Shimin with their hands raised.
"Everyone sit down!"
Li Shimin gave an order.
After Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling sat down, Du Ruhui took the lead and said: "The emperor summoned us, but what news came back?"
"yes!"
Li Shimin nodded solemnly.
His eyes were full of worry, and he said: "I just received news that the granary stationed in Lushan behind us has been burned down, and Li Yuan also died in the hands of the Shu army. Let's attack the granary of the Shu army.
But the Shu army also adopted the same strategy."
brush!
The expressions of Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling changed drastically.
Originally, they all had expectations.
They expected Li Shentong to win, then defeat the Shu army in one go, and give Datang a chance to continue its reign. Now, no news has come back from the front line, but the rear is in chaos first.
Li Shimin said: "Xuanling, what's your plan?"
Fang Xuanling also had serious eyebrows.
He thought quickly and said: "Your Majesty, if the old prince had not attacked the Shu army's granary, we should have retreated immediately after our grain and grass were burned. Because as soon as the news came out, the morale of the army would be shaken. But we still have a chance.
As long as the old prince wins, there is still a chance to turn the tide."
Du Ruhui said: "What if we lose?"
When Du Ruhui thinks about things, he thinks about the worst.
Don’t worry about victory, think about defeat first!
Fang Xuanling thought for a while and said: "Once the old prince is defeated, it will not be too late for us to retreat. Otherwise, if we retreat now, if the old prince wins, we will most likely miss the opportunity. On the other hand, if the old prince is defeated, no one will
If you don't respond, the old prince will be in trouble."
"No!"
Du Ruhui shook his head and said, "Actually, that's not the case."
Fang Xuanling asked: "Why?"
Du Ruhui said in a deep voice: "The simplest truth is that if the old prince wins, the Shu army's morale will be damaged and it will lose its combat effectiveness, and the old prince will not be in danger. When the time comes, it will not be too late for us to take advantage of the victory and pursue it."
"If the old prince is defeated and our rear granary is lost, it can be said that we are defeated again and again. If we retreat by then, I am afraid it will be too late and it will be very dangerous."
"It's even impossible to evacuate."
"Now is the most suitable opportunity."
Du Ruhui said: "No matter which aspect you consider, now is the best time to retreat."
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
Du Ruhui bowed his hands.
He has always been decisive and thoughtful.
Fang Xuanling is good at making suggestions. Although he can make decisions, he may not be as thoughtful as Du Ruhui.
After Li Shimin thought about it for a while, he also felt that Du Ruhui's consideration was more thorough. Especially when he thought of the most terrifying possibility, if Li Shentong also lost, it would be really difficult for him to retreat.
Li Shimin immediately called Hou Junji to come and ordered: "Hou Junji, assemble the army immediately and let the army retreat first."
Hou Junji still didn't know the situation in the rear, so he asked doubtfully: "Your Majesty, why do you want to retreat?"
Li Shimin sighed and told the news about the loss of the granary.
When Hou Junji heard this, his expression changed slightly. He knew the consequences of losing the granary, so he no longer wasted time and quickly mobilized the army to retreat first.
At least, ensure that food, grass, armor, etc. are retreated first.
This is the basis of retreat.
If you leave a lot of food, grass, etc., once the Shu army attacks, you won't be able to take them away in a hurry, and it will be very dangerous.
After Hou Junji left, Li Shimin looked at Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling and said, "You also go and tidy up so that you can retreat with the army at any time."
"Here!"
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui bowed and retreated.
Li Shimin was sitting alone in the tent. At this moment, he sighed dejectedly, feeling extremely lonely.
In his rebirth, he has always worked hard and never relaxed at all. He wants to prove to his father that he can be a qualified king, not a tyrant, not a king who will subjugate his country.
He also wants to realize his ambition, unify the world, and let all nations come to court.
But reality is so cruel.
Not long after he consolidated his power, he arranged for Li Yuanba, Li Xiaogong and others to sneak into the Shu Kingdom. After becoming enemies with the Shu Kingdom, he was always in a disadvantageous position. In reality, Li Yuanba, Li Xiaogong and others were killed, and then Li Jing, Su Dingfang and others were captured.
Later, even Dai Zi died in Xiangyang, and now Li Yuanyou is dead.
He has never won against Shu.
Today, Datang is even more in trouble.
Li Shimin raised his hand and rubbed his sore face. He felt extremely irritable and depressed, as if he had fallen into the water. He tried to struggle to get up, but instead fell deeper and deeper.
"God, can't I, Li Shimin, win?"
Li Shimin murmured to himself.
He was trapped in a helpless and decadent mood.
This kind of emotion only lasted for less than a quarter of an hour before Li Shimin put away all his decadent emotions. After all, he was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. His cowardice, decadence, and worries could only be digested by himself.
It can only be hidden deep in my heart.
He must be a wise and calm king.
Only in this way can the morale of the military be stabilized.
If even he looks sad, if even he is desperate and his emotions infect his subordinates, then it will be even more hopeless.
Therefore, he must be steady.
After Li Shimin adjusted his mood, he regained his composure and wisdom and continued to handle military affairs.
When Hou Junji mobilizes soldiers to retreat, he will not care about it for the time being. As long as the army evacuates, he and a few soldiers can evacuate quickly.
"call!"
Suddenly, the tent door curtain was lifted.
But it was Du Ruhui who entered the Chinese army's tent again.
Du Ruhui's face was extremely serious and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I was just at the gate of the camp to check on the retreat, and saw the sentry who came back from the front to send a message. The Shu army has moved and is coming towards us in large numbers. The distance is far away.
We are already five or six miles away. Soon, the entire Shu army will arrive."
Li Shimin said: "How many of our soldiers have retreated?"
Du Ruhui said: "Grain, grass, horses, etc. are still retreating in an orderly manner, but they have just retreated not long ago. If the army retreats now, these will not be taken care of. Unless it can delay the Shu army for at least two quarters of an hour,
Only by strengthening the transportation of grain, grass, etc. from the rear and retreating the army immediately can we ensure a safe evacuation."
Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat.
It was truly a blessing and a misfortune. Unexpectedly, we encountered another attack by the Shu army.
Li Shimin said: "Keming, what can you do?"
Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty is marching in person and has not yet fought against the Shu army. No one in the Shu army knows you. Therefore, you retreat first and let the minister pretend to be you and delay time at the gate of the camp. As long as the Shu army wants to go first.
If you want to persuade me to surrender, I will be able to do something about it. If the Shu army attacks without saying a word, I will have nothing to do. Now, I can only take a gamble."
Li Shimin frowned and said: "Keming, it's too dangerous for you to do this. What's more, how can I let you put yourself in danger? As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I will not be timid before fighting, let alone escape in the face of battle. Even if the Shu army attacks
I will be confident enough to retreat when the time comes."
Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty, this is very dangerous."
Li Shimin smiled confidently and said: "Keming, do you still remember that when we attacked Luoyang, didn't we go through a lot of hardships? I didn't retreat at that time. I will not retreat now. The Li family of the Tang Dynasty did not retreat in embarrassment.
king."
When Du Ruhui saw this, he said no more.
He knew Li Shimin's temperament.
This is a decisive master. Once a decision is made, it will not be changed.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Keming, are you willing to fight with me?"
Feeling Li Shimin's confidence, Du Ruhui also laughed and said, "It is my honor to fight with the emperor."
Li Shimin said: "Go and get busy!"
"Here!"
Du Ruhui bowed and stepped back.
Li Shimin was sitting alone in the tent. He also called the servants to help him put on his armor and hang his sword, as if he were on the battlefield.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Du Ruhui hurriedly entered and said: "Your Majesty, the Shu army is less than a mile away from us. I just asked Hou Junji, and most of the soldiers have retreated. The food, grass, horses, and important equipment have all been
Withdrew."
"good!"
Li Shimin's face was full of high-spirited fighting spirit.
In this battle, he wanted to delay the battle so that the Shu army would not dare to attack.
"Let's go!"
Li Shimin waved his hand, put his left hand on the sword hanging at his waist, strode out of the Chinese army's tent, and went straight to the camp entrance. When Li Shimin arrived at the camp entrance, it didn't take long, and the Shu army was getting more and more serious.
close.
The Shu army that came was led by Huang Zhong.
Chen Dao, Pang De, Xia Houying and others were all in the army.
After Wang Can and Huang Zhong attacked Datang's granary, they escorted the prisoners back. Once they returned to the military camp and all the prisoners were properly disposed of, Huang Zhong mobilized all his troops to fight.
This battle must be defeated in one go.
Huang Zhong is the leader, he is at the front.
Wang Can and others were a little behind. After all, Huang Zhong was the commander-in-chief of the army.
Huang Zhong stood up on his horse, raised his hands in the air, and made an action to order the soldiers to stop advancing. All the soldiers under his command immediately lined up and stopped outside the military camp.
The dark soldiers exuded a murderous aura.
It was filled with a suffocating momentum.
Huang Zhongce immediately stepped forward and said loudly: "Where is the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin?"
His voice was deep and resonant, and as soon as he opened his mouth, it sounded like thunder throughout the camp.
This is Huang Zhong's strength.
Huang Zhong is already in his early sixties. Under normal circumstances, even if Huang Zhong's martial arts skills are good, his energy and blood will gradually decline. However, today's Huang Zhong has black temples and strong energy and blood, as if he is in his early thirties.
The middle-aged man seems to be in his prime.
Li Shimin also frowned when he heard Huang Zhong's shouting.
The opposing general is very powerful.
If Li Shentong and others were in the army, Li Shimin would want to let him compete with Huang Zhong, but now there are very few major generals in the army, so he has no intention of competing.
