Chapter five hundred and ninety-two: Princess Mengyu Yutong
Li Shimin has already reached an agreement with Changsun Wuji.
Just when they were about to issue an edict, they decided to transfer the King of Shu from Jiannan Road to Henan Road, and then gradually weaken the strength of the King of Shu.
The King of Shu actually went ahead to report that all the Nanzhao tribes were uniting and preparing to attack the Tang Dynasty.
The King of Shu has personally led his troops to the front line to resist the Nanzhao tribes.
The land of Nanzhao has always been chaotic.
After Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji received the news, they were first surprised.
But I soon thought that Nanzhao was not planning to attack the Tang Dynasty. This was clearly an excuse for the King of Shu!
It was obvious that the King of Shu had already guessed their intentions.
That’s why this came out.
But now, Nanzhao has attacked Datang, and the news has spread.
At this time, can this decree continue to be issued?
If the order continues, how will the people of the Tang Dynasty think about him as the emperor?
At this time, Li Shimin felt a slight chill in his heart.
It seems that the son he is very optimistic about is actually far from being so obedient.
Moreover, his power has become established.
Even if you want to touch him, you must think twice before doing so.
Now, is he listening to the instructions but not the propaganda?
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At this time, Li Min had led Xue Rengui's 50,000 troops to Nanzhao.
At this time, Nanzhao actually had no intention of attacking Datang.
But these are not important. When the Tang army presses the border, will Nanzhao remain indifferent?
At that time, as long as there is a confrontation with Nanzhao on the border, it will be equivalent to a war between the two sides.
Of course, as the saying goes, know yourself and the enemy and you will be victorious in every battle.
Before setting off, Li Min had already ordered people to start collecting information about Nanzhao.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, there were many small countries in the Erhai area.
These countries have no subordinate relationship with each other and are at war with each other, which is extremely chaotic.
Gradually, these countries were continuously swallowed up, eventually forming a situation of six countries standing side by side.
These six countries are called the six imperial edicts, namely: Mengxun imperial edict, Yueji imperial edict, Langqiong imperial edict, Jieyong imperial edict, Shi Lang imperial edict, and Mengshe imperial edict.
Mengshe Zhao was located in the south of other Zhaos, and was called Nanzhao.
In the original historical trajectory, the Tang Dynasty supported Nanzhao, and Nanzhao successively conquered various tribes in the Western Erhai area, eliminated the other Five Zhaos, and finally unified the Erhai area to form the Nanzhao Kingdom.
This idea is a good idea for Li Min.
In fact, he could also support one of the small countries, help him annex the other five countries, and unify the entire Nanzhao.
And then, Jiannan Road can start a protracted war with Nanzhao.
And as long as the war continues, my father will have no excuse to transfer him away.
In recent years, Datang has developed extremely rapidly.
All major traffic arteries and roads are open to traffic.
All roads between continents should be opened. As for the county and township levels, it depends on the actual situation of the local continent.
The road from Yizhou to the edge of Nanzhao is naturally smooth and unobstructed.
Therefore, steam vehicles transported 20,000 infantry soldiers as well as food and fodder to the border first.
As for the 30,000 cavalry, they will have to move slowly behind.
In an era when steam vehicles are speeding up again, as long as the roads are good, there is no way the speed of cavalry can keep up with steam vehicles.
Of course, it won't be any slower.
After arriving at the border, Li Min immediately ordered the soldiers to set up camp.
And set up a defensive formation and build fortifications.
The Nanzhao area was extremely chaotic, although Li Min didn't think they could threaten the Yizhou Army.
But necessary precautions must be taken.
Li Min didn't want to capsize in the gutter.
Just before they deployed their defenses, a scout suddenly came to report that a group of Nanzhao soldiers had appeared in front, numbering about three hundred people.
Hearing the news, Li Min couldn't help but frown slightly.
It was completely improvised that he led the army here.
And, they came very quickly.
Even if Nanzhao had a detailed operation in Yizhou and found out the news about their dispatch of troops, I am afraid that the news would not be conveyed back in time.
If this is the case, how did Nanzhao know that the Tang army was approaching?
Are these three hundred people their vanguard?
If it were their vanguard army, their number would be too small, right?
Just three hundred people, stupidly charging into their 50,000-strong army?
Are you here to die?
No matter what, Li Min decided to take down the vanguard team of 300 people first.
After taking them down and interrogating them, you will naturally know their purpose.
However, Li Min had not yet given the order to send troops.
However, some soldiers came to report that there was a team of 300 people from outside who came specifically to ask for a meeting.
Um?
They are not here to fight us?
But you knew we were coming and came to get the news?
The question is, how did they know we were coming?
Confused, Li Min directly ordered people to invite their leader in.
Not long after, a woman of sixteen or seventeen led two maids into the big tent.
This girl wears a flowered hat, a flowered dress, a leather armor, and a scimitar at her waist.
This girl has picturesque features, a pair of autumn-like eyes with gentle ripples, a beautiful nose and white teeth, and is extremely beautiful.
She had a sweetness unique to Nanzhao women, which made Li Min feel slightly absent-minded after seeing her for the first time.
Moreover, this girl gave Li Min a somewhat familiar feeling.
But Li Min was very sure that he did not know this girl.
But the girl and the two maids beside her obviously knew Li Min.
Seeing Li Min, the maid next to the girl shouted with great surprise and joy: "Consort!"
The girl shouted: "Brother-in-law, is that you?"
Um?
One is called Prince Consort and the other is called Brother-in-law. What are these messed up titles?
But soon, Li Min reacted.
By the way, at that time the princesses of the fifteen kingdoms were sent to the Tang Dynasty for marriage.
Among them was the princess of the Mengxunzhao Kingdom. Li Min still remembered that the princess was named Duan Lishu.
The appearance of this girl is 50% similar to Duan Lishu, but this girl is 30% better than Duan Lishu.
The girl in front of me is probably Duan Lishu's sister, who is also the princess of Meng Xizhao.
Hearing what they said, Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Princess Lishu eventually married Xia Yuntian, the Minister of Propaganda Department, so we should no longer call her brother-in-law or consort."
Among the princesses of the fifteen kingdoms, Li Min was not married.
Ever since Princess Natasha married Li Yuanfang, the other princesses have been really merciless when they saw King Shu.
Then they all chose to get married.
Duan Lishu eventually married Xia Yuntian, the director of the Propaganda Department.
Hearing Li Min's words, Duan Lishu said angrily: "But, I recognize you as my brother-in-law. I will not recognize anyone else!"
"Brother-in-law, my name is Duan Yutong. By the way, brother-in-law, how did you know that we were in trouble under Meng Xunzhao? Brother-in-law knew that he was in trouble and immediately sent troops. I was really touched!"
As Duan Yutong spoke, she naturally held Li Min's arm.
The two of them were so close that they could smell a delicate fragrance.
It's not the smell of rouge and gouache, but rather the smell of natural flowers. It must be the body scent of the little girl, right?
Li Min tilted his head slightly and looked closely. It could be seen that Duan Yutong's face was extremely haggard.
There is deep worry hidden in the eyes.
It seems that the situation of their tribe is not good.
This little girl wants to please herself so much, she really needs her help.
She must know that she definitely did not come here because their tribe was in trouble.
But she deliberately mistakenly believed that this was the case, which made it difficult for Li Min to deny it.
The purpose of Li Min's visit was actually to support one of the tribes.
In fact, there is not much difference in supporting that tribe, as long as you are obedient.
Thinking of this, Li Min couldn't help laughing and said: "Yes, when I heard that you were in trouble, I rushed over immediately. Fortunately, I came in time!"
"Princess Yutong, what's the situation you are in now? Please tell me."
Duan Yutong was surprised and happy when he heard that the King of Shu of the Tang Dynasty actually admitted that he was here to help them Meng Xunzhao.
The sad look on his face could not help but be swept away.
She quickly said: "Brother-in-law, just call me Yutong! Now, our tribe is besieged by two tribes, Yue Xi Zhao and Lang Qiong Zhao. The situation is very critical."
"This time, I was planning to lead people to find my sister and seek help from Datang. I didn't expect that my brother-in-law cared about us so much and came so quickly. We are saved. It's really great!"
Hearing this, Li Min couldn't help but smile.
It turned out that she had brought three hundred men with her, not because she knew that her army was approaching, but because she was planning to go to the Tang Dynasty to seek help.
This is purely a blind cat encountering a dead mouse!
Li Min couldn't help but continue to ask: "How many soldiers and horses do you have in Mengxunzhao? How many soldiers and horses do Yuejizhao and Langqiongzhao have? How is your situation now?"
Duan Yutong couldn't help but introduce: "Brother-in-law, we, Meng Xunzhao, have gone through brutal fighting and now only have about 10,000 troops. And the two of them combined have a total of more than 30,000 troops."
"Now, they have surrounded our tribe, and we can't hold on for too long. Brother-in-law, help us, okay?"
At the end of the sentence, Duan Yutong couldn't help but grab Li Min's arm, as if she had exhausted all her strength because of desire.
Li Min couldn't help but gasp in pain and groaned in pain.
Duan Yutong realized this and couldn't help but blush. While apologizing to Li Min, he quickly stretched out his hand to rub his arm.
However, her eyes were always staring at Li Min, her eyes showing endless pleading.
It turns out that their tribe has reached such a tense state.
Li Min made a guess, if this little girl went to Datang for help.
Wait until they arrive in Yizhou, find her sister, ask for help, and then wait for Datang to send troops.
The only fear here is that their tribe has already perished long ago, and there is simply no time.
In other words, this little girl led 300 people, not so much to seek help from the Tang Dynasty.
It would be better to say that he had taken refuge in the Tang Dynasty.
I'm afraid she understands this herself.
That's why after meeting myself, I was so pleasantly surprised and pleased myself so much.
Well, a small tribe with only more than 10,000 people left now.
If we help them control the entire Nanzhao, their more than 10,000 troops will definitely not be enough.
At that time, Datang can station troops to help them suppress the overall situation.
By then, Nanzhao will be completely under the control of the Tang Dynasty.
And his territory will also include Jiannan Road, Nanzhao, and Tuyuhun.
At present, Meng Xunzhao is really the best support object.
Thinking of this, Li Min no longer hesitated and said immediately: "Yutong, don't worry, I am here to save you, and of course I will help you."
"Rescuing people is like putting out fire. Don't hesitate. Let's set off immediately! Come on, follow me to the chariot and lead the way."
Hearing Li Min's words, Duan Yutong couldn't help but shed tears of joy.
He said incoherently: "Brother-in-law, thank you, thank you so much! You have shown great kindness to our tribe, and I will repay your kindness even if you say it with a knot of grass and a ring!"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "If you are grateful, I can wait until afterwards to say it. Now get in the car!"
"Um!"
Li Min immediately assembled the fleet, assembled 3,000 steam chariots, and took 20,000 soldiers with him, ready to set off.
Li Min took Duan Yutong and sat in the first car.
Li Min asked Duan Yutong to show the way and lead the convoy behind.
Duan Yutong couldn't help but said to Li Min: "Brother-in-law, just let me lead the way. It's too dangerous for you to stay in the front."
Li Min smiled slightly, and then said to Duan Yutong: "Yutong, I told you, don't call me brother-in-law."
"Also, this car is very safe. Nothing will happen to you. Just show the way."
Hearing Li Min's words, Duan Yutong's face turned slightly red, and then said to Li Min, "Okay, brother."
Hearing the word "brother", Li Min stumbled and almost fell.
This is the title of a divine horse, huh?
Isn't brother the title given to the prince in Qing Dynasty dramas?
However, Li Min soon thought that ethnic minorities, especially those in Yunnan, actually also have this title.
Usually an unmarried woman, a term given to a young man.
Brother Amei, or Brother Ahei.
Princess Duan Yutong’s elder brother screamed with affection, which made him feel itchy in his heart.
However, Li Min actually knew it very well in his heart.
This little princess may not have a friendship for him, but maybe a friendship for the Tang army.
It was also for the safety of their entire clan that she had to flatter herself.
To be honest, this little princess, like a lark in the mountains, really amazed Li Min.
However, Li Min already has many wives in his family and has no plans to expand the harem, so he doesn't really have much thought about her.
The Nanzhao kingdoms, especially the Mengxunzhao, received a lot of support from the Tang Dynasty because of their alliance with the Tang Dynasty.
At least the roads are being built very smoothly, and they are all covered with cement roads.
Therefore, the army's advance speed is very fast.
In just half a day, they arrived at a place thirty miles away from Meng Xunzhao.
However, because they set off at noon, it was completely dark when they got here.
Li Min was not familiar with the terrain here, so he ordered the soldiers to rest in the car.
Then soldiers were sent to take turns guarding and keeping vigil.
At this time, Duan Yutong couldn't help but ask Li Min: "Brother, do you want me to sneak into the tribe, discuss it with my father, and then cooperate inside and outside tomorrow to catch them off guard?"
Li Min couldn't help but asked curiously: "Do you have a secret passage that can easily sneak into the tribe?"
Duan Yutong bit her lip and said, "No, but I can lead my men and charge in."
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "It's not necessary. There is no need to cooperate inside and outside. It is only a mere 30,000 coalition troops. In the eyes of this king, they are nothing more than chickens and dogs."
Hearing Li Min's words, Duan Yutong couldn't help but feel slightly absent-minded.
Soon, Tang soldiers began to live and cook.
Li Min usually ate with the soldiers.
But now Duan Yutong is by his side. In order to take care of her, Li Min ordered people to deliver the meals to the car.
The rice is rice, and the vegetables, in addition to potatoes and cabbage, which are easily portable vegetables and meat, also include green vegetables.
Duan Yutong couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Brother, when you marched, did you actually bring vegetables with you?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Green vegetables are rich in vitamins. If you don't eat green vegetables for a long time, it will lead to malnutrition."
"Of course, if you carry vegetables, they will go bad easily. These vegetables are canned by us. When you eat them, just take them out and heat them up."
can?
Duan Yutong was a little curious and didn't know what it was, but she didn't ask any more questions.
The taste of these dishes is naturally very average. After all, they are big pot dishes in the military.
For a tribal princess, it's definitely not much better.
But I don’t know whether it was because she was hungry or something else, but Duan Yutong ate with gusto.
After eating, we exercised a little for a while.
Li Min said to Duan Yutong: "It's getting late, let's rest."
They brought a total of 3,000 steam cars and 20,000 soldiers.
There are only seven people on average in each car.
Among these seven people, there is also a driver.
The driver can rest directly in the cab in front.
The remaining six soldiers rested directly in the car at the back, so they didn't even have to put up a tent.
Duan Yutong and her two maids did not enjoy special treatment. Instead, the four of them rested in the first car together with Li Min.
This was the first time she slept with a man.
Well, even though they were far apart, they didn't really sleep together.
But Duan Yutong still felt slightly shy.
Soon, soldiers brought bedding.
Li Min made the bed skillfully and fell asleep quickly.
Duan Yutong, with the help of two maids, made the bed and lay down.
When sleeping in a car, apart from a mattress that is not too thick, there is a hard body underneath.
When I fell asleep, my diaphragm was so painful that it was not comfortable at all.
Coupled with being in a strange environment, where can Duan Yutong sleep?
On the other hand, the two girls beside her fell asleep very quickly, perhaps because of their repeated encounters that consumed a lot of their energy.
As for Duan Yutong, it was difficult to fall asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Duan Yutong couldn't help biting her lips and sat up gently.
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That night, Li Min slept soundly and had an extremely realistic dream.
He dreamed that he was sleeping on the bed at home, hugging Xue Xiaoxiao and sleeping very sweetly.
This dream was really very real, so real that when Li Min woke up the next morning, he felt like he was still holding Xue Xiaoxiao.
It feels so real in the hand.
When Li Min opened his sleepy eyes, he was surprised to find.
Huh? There is actually someone under the covers?
Xiao Xiao Mingming is at home. When did you follow him?
After looking carefully, I realized that this was Xue Xiaoxiao, it was clearly Duan Yutong!
Ahem, this little princess was sleeping so well, how could she get into my bed?
Li Min quietly took a look at Duan Yutong and found that her face was red and she was sleeping soundly.
Li Min didn't care to admire this beautiful picture of Begonia sleeping in spring. He quietly got up, then covered Duan Yutong with the quilt and hurriedly got out of the car.
Shortly after Li Min washed up, Duan Yutong and her two maids had also gotten up.
Seeing Li Min, Duan Yutong couldn't help but blush on his cheeks, and asked shyly: "Brother, what's wrong? Why is he sleeping in your bed?"
Oops!
You slept here, you ask me, how do I know?
Of course, she was a little girl after all, so it was difficult for Li Min to speak so directly.
He could only say vaguely: "Yutong, when I woke up in the morning, I found that your quilt was not covered properly, so I put my own quilt on you. That's it, cough cough."
If someone is covered with a quilt, why would they sleep under your quilt?
It doesn't make sense anyway.
Fortunately, Duan Yutong didn't think too much, lowered his head and said to Li Min: "Thank you, brother."
Soon, the army made a fire to cook.
After the meal was prepared, all the soldiers quickly finished their meal and boarded the steam chariot.
As early as during the meal, Li Min had already controlled the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to completely survey the nearby terrain, including the location of the Mengxunzhao tribe and the surrounding situation of the coalition forces.
Now, the coalition forces have built siege equipment and are preparing to attack the Mengxu tribe.
On the Nanzhao side, where the tribes gathered, there was a big city.
But this city cannot be compared with the cities in the Tang Dynasty, and it is quite crudely built.
Although the coalition forces did not have any large-scale siege equipment, their originally crude city wall seemed to have suffered constant attacks in the past two days, and the city wall had broken in many places.
I'm afraid it won't take half a day to defeat the city.
After seeing the situation on the battlefield, Li Min ordered his soldiers to divide into three groups and gave the order to attack.
Soon, three thousand steam chariots were divided into three parts and quickly approached the battlefield.
This time, Li Min no longer needs to lead the way. He only needs to follow the large army and command from the center.
At this time, Duan Yutong could not wait to rush to the front chariot and follow them.
In her heart, she was too worried about the safety of the tribe.
However, she still has people to ask for, so she can only endure it.
After a journey of thirty miles, we arrived at the scene in only about ten minutes.
Hearing the rumbling sound and seeing the sudden steam chariot convoy, both sides of the war were startled.