In just seven days, more than 100,000 Xia troops crossed more than 300 miles and entered outside the Dihu Lao Pass.
Since the Xia army had a large number of people and needed a large area to camp, they chose to camp at Niukou, a relatively spacious area.
Niukou is a small town on the east side of Hulao Pass, about ten miles away from Guancheng and across the Si River.
However, Xia's army was large in number after all, and dozens of camps were not only lined with cattle mouths, but also had long snakes all the way, extending eastward.
Looking from a distance, it turned out that the company camp was more than 20 miles away, with a huge momentum.
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The next day, early in the morning.
Li Shimin led Xia Yu, Li Daoxuan, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiongbao and other six people to ride out of Guancheng and headed straight for Sishui.
More than ten miles away, we will arrive in a blink of an eye.
I saw a large river about fifty meters wide blocking the way, and on the other side of the river were huge fortresses, criss-crossing and boundless!
Yuchi Gong and others couldn't help but change their colors when they saw the Xia army's momentum.
Even though Xia Yu told them how easy it was to defeat the enemy and how confident she was, the thought of beating dozens of them made who wouldn't feel numb!?
Even if there are dozens of people standing around for you to cut, you will be exhausted to the point of death.
In history, how many legendary battles are there in which the weak defeated the strong and outnumbered the masses? Because they are rare, they are legendary!
After observing for a while, Li Shimin turned around, caught a glimpse of the faces of the generals, and couldn't help but smile: "Why, are you generals afraid?"
"How is that possible?" Li Daoxuan was a very strong person and immediately shouted: "Second brother, when have I ever been afraid?"
"Yes, Your Highness, we are not afraid either."
Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong and others also wanted to be embarrassed. I was afraid that they would still be embarrassed to see people in the future. They immediately expressed their opinions.
Li Shimin was a good man, and he had a good guess at the psychology of the generals. He immediately encouraged him and said: "Generals, the bandit army started in Hebei. Although it is very powerful, it has not encountered a strong enemy, so it can hardly be called a strong army. Now it has forced the city into the stronghold.
Obviously he looks down upon us and is very arrogant."
"Just now, I observed the enemy camp. The noise was noisy and the troops were in disarray. There were millions of people. The brave men of Yan and Zhao were also a rabble."
"As long as our army stays behind closed doors, the bandits will be unable to attack for a long time and their courage will weaken. But our army is ready to attack. If we choose a good opportunity, we can decide the battle in one battle."
"Your Highness is wise." Upon hearing this, all the generals cheered up and felt that Xia Jun was nothing more than that.
Xia Yu heard it from the side and couldn't help but give a thumbs up: He is worthy of being an emperor through the ages. This inspiring method is so perfect.
At this time, Xia Jun's sentry cavalry also discovered Li Shimin and others on the other side of the river. They were shocked when they saw someone wearing golden armor among them.
The armor is so gorgeous, could it be that Li Shimin came to visit the formation in person?
The sentry rider was also smart. He immediately took out his horn and blew it vigorously. For a while, a specific horn sound resounded throughout the countryside.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid that Xia's army is coming, please return to Guan as soon as possible." Qin Qiong was cautious and immediately advised him.
"What's the rush?" Li Shimin glanced at the water in front of him and said calmly: "This water is more than twenty feet wide. Although it is late autumn, it has not yet reached the dry season, and the water is considered abundant. Xia's army has tens of thousands, and they are in a hurry
How can we cross the river in time?"
"Let's wait and see. If a bandit army comes, let's take a look at the reality."
Good guy, Li Ertong's shoes are not a coward, but a coward! Xia Yu's mouth twitched slightly, if you mess around with this guy, you will have a heart attack sooner or later.
"Don't worry, military advisor. Gu Gu and the generals are here to keep you safe." Li Shimin seemed to suddenly remember that there was a weak chicken next to him, and quickly turned around to comfort him.
"Well, actually, I can also hit three or five now."
Xia Yu puffed up her chest and put on a seemingly fearless posture, but her eyes looked wildly towards the other side, looking very guilty.
Li Shimin and others laughed secretly, they were all familiar with Xia Yu's temper.
This guy is the best in the world when it comes to talking and using his brains, but when it comes to courage, he can talk but never do anything.
Of course, civil servants can understand that.
Not long after, suddenly, a group of elite cavalry, about several hundred people, rushed out of a camp, with flags fluttering, and rushed towards the river.
"Your Highness, look at the flag. Could it be that Dou Jiande is here?" Cheng Yaojin pointed in front of his eyes.
Li Shimin looked up and saw that the incoming army was carrying the yellow dragon flag representing the emperor and various honor guards. The leader was a majestic general who was also wearing golden armor and looked extremely luxurious.
He was stunned for a moment: Is it really Dou Jiande!? This guy happened to be patrolling the camp nearby!?
Just as they were guessing, the other party had rushed to the river bank and stopped one after another.
"I am the Emperor of Great Xia, Dou Jiande! Is the man facing the golden armor the world-famous King of Qin in the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin?"
Dou Jiande rode alone and pointed at the other side with his whip.
Coincidentally, he happened to be patrolling the camp nearby. As soon as he heard the warning signal that an enemy leader might be approaching, he immediately came to see what was going on.
If Li Shimin really came, it would just be a while.
Good guy, it’s really Dou Jiande!
Li Shimin was also a little surprised. He didn't expect such a coincidence. However, when the two heroes met, he couldn't be outdone by Dou Jiande in terms of momentum.
So, he smiled and cupped his hands: "That's it, young man. Your Majesty lives in Hebei and is at peace with us, the Tang Dynasty. Why do you raise a hundred thousand troops to attack me?"
Li Shimin, who has always been famous for being a teacher since ancient times, without saying a word, he wanted to label Dou Jiande as the one who was at fault.
Dou Jiande was not a fool either. He laughed and retorted: "Why should King Qin pretend to be stupid? It is very rude for Tang Dynasty to invade Zheng State. I accepted the appointment of the Emperor of Zheng State and came to rescue me. It can be said that I punish the unjust with benevolence and justice, and obey the destiny of heaven."
, which is in line with people’s hearts.”
"If the King of Qin realizes his interest and withdraws his troops on his own, I promise not to attack. In the future, I will also be willing to mediate and maintain the friendship between all countries."
What a great Dou Jiande, he is worthy of being a hero who was born out of recklessness, and his words are not in vain.
Li Shimin laughed: "It seems that we can't reach an agreement. Let's see the truth on the battlefield. I want to see the majesty of the Xia army."
Dou Jiande seemed confident and said with a smile: "I will satisfy the King of Qin! However, your army only has so few people. I am very worried about the King of Qin."
"But it's okay. I still appreciate King Qin's talents. They broke Hulao today. As long as King Qin is willing to surrender, he will treat him with courtesy."
Li Shimin was furious. Did he think he was a prisoner before he was beaten? He sneered and said: "Your Majesty, you have a good dream! Very good, I will be honored at Hulao Pass."
"By the way, by the way, I heard that Luoyang has run out of food. Even if you eat grass and tree bark, you can only survive for another month at most. Your Majesty does not have much time."
Dou Jiande's face changed slightly. He did not expect that the situation in Luoyang was worse than he imagined.
If he came to help with great fanfare, but Wang Shichong was still defeated, he would be ridiculed by the world, and the momentum of the Tang army would no longer be controllable.
"Very good. Tomorrow, I will raise troops to knock on the pass. I hope that King Qin can support him for a few more days."
Dou Jiande had a straight face, pointed at Li Shimin with his riding crop, and was about to turn around.
Today the two heroes met. Although he had the upper hand in terms of strength, his momentum and words did not take advantage of him. He couldn't help but feel very unhappy.
Although I originally looked down upon Li Shimin, I couldn't help but pay more attention to him.
"Your Majesty," the attendant general Yin Qiu said in a low voice: "Li Shimin came here lightly. This is a rare opportunity. How about I lead the army to make a surprise attack?"
"Idiot!" Dou Jiande rolled his eyes: "There is no bridge on the river. If you see your floating horse forcing the crossing, others will have run away. Don't work in vain, go back."
Yin Qiu thought it was right, but he was unwilling to do so. He rolled his eyes and had an idea.
When Dou Jiande turned around and attracted the attention of many people, he secretly took the bow in his hand, secretly nocked an arrow, and then turned around and shot.
"boom!"
In an instant, the bowstring clanged, and a sharp arrow passed through the fifty-meter-wide river bank like lightning and headed straight for Li Shimin's throat.
Yin Qiu has always been good at shooting, and this time, he will achieve an unparalleled feat.
"Your Highness, be careful!"
The eyes of Li Daoxuan and other generals were all attracted to Dou Jiande, and the Xia army was so large that it was difficult to pay attention to everything.
When the generals discovered the unexpected hidden arrows, it was too late to rescue them, so they could only scream in shock to remind them.
As for Xia Yu, well, let’s not mention it.
What a good Li Shimin, when faced with the hidden arrow that threatened his life, he did not panic. His body was as steady as a mountain. He just raised his riding whip and pulled it out with all his strength.
The hidden arrow that narrowly missed Li Shimin was immediately pulled away and shot into the air.
Don't forget, when it comes to archery, Li Shimin is an unparalleled master. Yin Qiu's little tricks are like dancing a sword in front of Guan Gong - overestimating his own abilities!
Damn it! When Yin Qiu saw that the arrow missed, he couldn't help but slap his thigh in anger.
"It's not polite to go back and forth." Li Shimin was young and energetic, how could he bear this grievance? He immediately took the bow in his hand and shot back an arrow as fast as lightning.
This arrow is faster, more urgent, and more vicious than Yin Qiu!
Yin Qiu was so frightened that he quickly dodged and tried to hide, but he was too late and was hit in the back by an arrow. He screamed and fell off his horse.
Dou Jiande was so angry. Isn't this just stealing the chicken and losing the rice? He said angrily: "Save people quickly! Also, shoot them with arrows for me."
Hundreds of Dou Jiande's imperial troops stopped in front of him and took out their bows to retaliate.
"Your Highness, leave quickly!"
When Xia Yu saw that something was not going well, she turned her horse's head around without waiting for Li Shimin's call, and ran away with two ducks and one duck.
Good guy, he cherishes his life very much.
Li Shimin was not stupid either. He laughed loudly and said, "I am alone in Hulao, Your Majesty. I say goodbye." He turned around and fled.
Qin Qiong and others also laughed and rode away quickly.
Behind him, although Dou Jiande was furious with anger, he was only helpless and furious.
