Half a month later, the Longtang Imperial Capital.
In the palace, Li Shimin received an urgent military report from the front line. In just half a month, six cities fell successively, and the three Chu armies seemed to be in uninhabited territory.
In the Tai Chi Hall.
Li Shimin threw the battle report on the ground and stared angrily, "Losing six cities in succession, but knowing nothing about the enemy's information, what on earth is Li doing on the front line!"
Angry shouts rang out in every corner of the palace. All the officials were trembling, but no one dared to say a word.
at this time.
Du Ruhui walked out, raised his fist and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, the Chu army behaved strangely and sneaked in without making a sound. They must have deliberately avoided Marshal Li."
"Right now, Your Majesty still needs to make up his mind on how to deal with these three Chu armies!"
Hear the sound.
Li Shimin frowned slightly, his expression a little solemn, "A month ago, Xuanba and Yaojin died in the hands of the Chu army, and the battle at Wolf Mountain suffered heavy losses."
"Only a few days after entering the capital after the victory of Youming Pass was reported, six cities were lost one after another. The Chu army's troops were fierce and powerful, and they really lived up to their reputation."
"Keming, who do you think is in command now and can defeat the three armies of Chu State?"
Du Ruhui was Li Shimin's confidant and often gave him advice and never let him down.
"Your Majesty, Prince Zhao can take this command!"
The Prince of Zhao County in Du Ruhui's mouth is Li Xiaogong. In history, he was a clan member and famous general of the Tang Dynasty. He was the cousin of Li Yuan, the founder of the Tang Dynasty. He once proposed strategies and led an army to attack Xiao Xian in the south, and later led an army to attack Fugong.
After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he should be named the Prince of Hejian County.
"The vanguard generals can send Li Guangbi and Hou Junji. In addition, your majesty can prepare a cavalry group to detour behind the Chu army and catch them off guard."
Du Ruhui said something, and there was an uproar in the hall, with people echoing his words one after another.
Li Shimin was quite satisfied with these three people. They were all brave and resourceful people, and they had many powerful generals under their command. If they went there, they would definitely be able to stop the Chu army.
However, these three people could completely stop the Chu army and could not completely defeat the Chu army. After all, there were powerful generals like Yang Kan, Li Yuanba, Jia Fu, Di Xin, and Xiang Yu in the Chu camp.
Li Shimin knew the fighting prowess of Li Xuanba and Cheng Yaojin, so he had to send someone who could compete with the Chu army's generals.
"The kings of Zhao, Li Xiaogong, Li Guangbi, and Hou Junji, came forward to listen to the order. I ordered you three to command an army of 300,000 people and go to Longtong City to stop the Chu army."
Li Shimin's sleeves fluttered, and after giving an order, the three of them came out to receive the order with their fists, then turned and left.
at this time.
With a look from Li Shimin, his father-in-law announced that the court meeting was over. Only Du Ruhui, Cen Wenwen, Li Daozong, Wu Wang Li Ke, Wei Wang Li Tai and others remained.
"Ke'er, Qingque, you two are responsible for the army's food and fodder arrangements. Go down and prepare immediately. There must be no mistakes!"
The two of them knew that Li Shimin must have something important to discuss with others, so after receiving the order from Xianquan, they left the hall without hesitation.
after.
Li Shimin led a few people towards the imperial study. Li Xiaogong, Li Guangbi, and Hou Jun gathered the army to fight against the Chu army. He also prepared a bigger surprise for the Chu army.
This time, when the Chu army entered the land of Longtang, Li Shimin had already decided that they would never come back.
............
Outside the Netherworld Pass.
For half a month, the Longtang army remained stationary. Bai Qi's Shenxingjun was responsible for containing the enemy, and of course he would not take the initiative to attack.
When Xiang Yu, Di Xin, and King Beimeng led the army to leave, they did not bring any food and grass with them. They traveled lightly and left all the food and grass for the marching army of God.
even so.
After this period of time, the current Chu army's camp is experiencing a serious shortage of food and grass, and the rations of the three armies have begun to be diluted. If this continues, they can only last for two days at most.
now.
Bai Qi was sitting in the big tent, concentrating on studying the method to break the pass. If he could not break into the pass within two days, the army would have to retreat temporarily.
At this moment, he had received the victory report from Xiang Yu and the others. He learned that the three armies were marching in and attacking the city one after another. Since he had received it, he believed that Li must also have received the battle report.
Bai Qi knew that what he had to do now was to remain unchanged in response to the ever-changing situation, and see how Li would deploy it, and whether he would choose to send out his army in full force and fight them to the death.
Or should he send his army back and attack Xiang Yu's three armies from behind? Li's choice will determine the direction of God's march.
At this moment, there was a burst of noise outside the tent. Bai Qi looked back outside the tent and vaguely noticed dense crowds of people moving around.
Suddenly.
Putting down the geographical map in his hand, he walked towards the outside of the big tent, when he met a figure who came forward and said, "Commander, Your Majesty is here in person and has arrived outside the big camp."
"Your Majesty is here!"
Bai Qi did not expect that Emperor Chu would arrive suddenly, and he was surprised. He knew very well that with Emperor Chu's resourcefulness, he would definitely be able to break through the Netherworld Pass.
The Emperor of Chu entered the camp with his three daughters. Bai Qi had already arrived quickly on foot, saying, "General, please greet your Majesty!"
"Don't be too polite!"
"Bai Qi, I have brought you the provisions and supplies of the soldiers of the three armies. You have lived up to my trust!" Emperor Chu held Bai Qi's arm tightly and helped him up.
"The general is incompetent, so your Majesty has to worry about it!" As he spoke, Bai Qi motioned to Emperor Chu and his entourage to walk towards the tent.
Account.
Bai Qi informed him about the battle situation during this period. Emperor Chu did not sit down, but stood with his hands behind his hands. He looked directly at the topography map in front of him and frowned slightly. It was indeed impossible to attack Netherworld Pass with its natural moat.
Emperor Chu's decision was based on what Bai Qi said, and he would wait for Long Tang and Li to make arrangements before choosing tactics.
The grain and grass entered the camp, and the morale of the three armies was boosted. The soldiers joined in the transportation of grain and grass one after another. After a while, Li Yuanba, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, and Qin Yong generals appeared in the big tent.
Also coming were the scouts hidden outside Netherworld Pass. At this moment, Longtang's enemy troops began to move out and were rushing towards the camp at a high speed. Their strength was not weak at all.
The scout entered the account to report, and Bai Qi chuckled lightly. Apparently he had guessed Li's choice, and wanted to crush the Shen Marching Army with an absolute advantage. After the war was over, he would change direction and attack Xiang Yu's three armies by surprise.
This method is indeed the best of both worlds. If he would do the same, fortunately he was prepared in advance. Even if Li's army arrived, he would not worry at all that he would have no chance of winning with a small enemy and a large number.
About two hours later, a loud rumble came from the sky, and billowing smoke covered the sky and blocked the sun, like thousands of beasts galloping.
Generals Bai Qi, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Li Siye, Li Wenzhong, Qin Yong, and Li Yuanba stood on both sides of the Chu Emperor, staring at the mighty army in front of them, with the figures of the generals rising in majestic battle.
It was another battle in which a small number would defeat a large number, and they were ready to fight to the death.
Boom~
Boom~
The Longtang enemy troops were getting closer and closer, and the loud noise was deafening. Suddenly, the advancing army stopped, and the formation changed again.
"Your Majesty, it seems that the enemy has bad intentions. They are once again preparing to attack with a formation!"
"Li, who is good at formations and rewards for victory, also wants to follow the law. Sometimes the same method used a second time may not necessarily have good results!"
Emperor Chu said softly that any formation was not a threat in his eyes. The system scan and analysis could deduce the method to break the formation. Li's wishful thinking might be in vain this time.