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Li Yuanji was obviously at odds with Li Shimin, and immediately said: "Father, please do not listen to Li Shimin's alarmist talk. It is extremely unwise to fall out with Gao Qi at this time. As the prince said, it will not only damage your reputation, but also lead to a large-scale attack by the Qi army."

Revenge is not worth the gain."

Li Yuan has always been cunning and calculating, and he is a little undecided at this time. As Li Shimin said, Bashu is extremely important to Li Tang and cannot be lost. However, the concerns of the prince and Li Yuanji are not unreasonable. Currently, Gao Qi is better than Li Tang.

It has become more powerful than just a little bit. There are many capable people and strong soldiers and horses. Especially Li Jing controls Jinyang. He can cross the Yellow River along the Fen Valley Road at any time and directly threaten Chang'an. If Gao Changqing launches a fierce attack, it is really possible to use all his strength to attack Li Tang. By then

I'm afraid the Tang army won't be able to resist.

"It's a very important matter, let me think about it first." Li Yuan was originally more inclined to Li Shimin's proposal, but the prince's opinion could not be ignored, so he finally chose a compromise method and pressed it for now.

Li Shimin couldn't help being disappointed, and said unwillingly: "My son understands my father's concerns, but even if Ba County is not captured, Shu County must be captured. Before Shu County falls into the hands of Gao Changqing, Li Xiaogong must be ordered to attack first."

To be strong."

This is possible. Li Yuan nodded and said: "According to the report, I will issue an order to Li Xiaogong. As long as there is no direct conflict with Gao Changqing, he can do whatever he wants."

Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise."

"Your Majesty is wise." All the ministers shouted in unison.

Li Yuan nodded slightly and said: "The wedding of Shimin and Princess Hemin is approaching. Don't be distracted by other things in the near future. Get ready to leave for the Tujue Yazhang to welcome the bride."

Li Shimin felt inexplicably disappointed, lowered his head and said: "My son, I obey."

"My lords, do you still have something to discuss? If not, then withdraw from the court." Li Yuan waved his hand, with a look of fatigue on his face, and all the ministers wisely stopped talking.

So Li Yuan announced his resignation from the court, stood up, left the throne, and went to the harem surrounded by everyone in the palace.

Li Yuanji looked at Li Shimin proudly. In his opinion, since his father did not accept Li Shimin's suggestion this time, he and the prince naturally won. This guy's qualifications are mediocre, but regardless of whether he is right or wrong, he just has to fight with Li Shimin anyway.

It's best if you win the gong, but if you don't win, you'll still feel disgusted with Li Shimin.

Li Shimin frowned secretly, turned around and walked out of Wude Hall. The relationship between him and Li Yuanji had always been bad, but now it was even worse, especially after the other party spread rumors that he was not his father's biological son. Brother

The relationship between the two has almost become a fire and water.

"Shimin, please wait." Li Jiancheng stopped Li Shimin, who turned around and saluted: "What are your orders, Prince?"

Li Jiancheng stepped forward and said apologetically: "Shimin is angry with Big Brother?"

Li Shimin quickly shook his head and said: "No, Shimin. Brother is too worried."

"That's good!" Li Jiancheng breathed a sigh of relief, put his hand on Li Shimin's shoulder, and said sincerely: "Shimin, I don't mean to oppose you, I'm just considering the overall situation. We can't start a war with Gao Qi yet.

A little impatience will mess up a big plan."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "Shimin understands and understands my eldest brother's concerns, but Shimin still insists on his own opinion and must not let Gao Changqing have the opportunity to grow up in Bashu."

Li Jiancheng nodded and said: "What Shimin said is not unreasonable. I think my father will weigh it. Your wedding is coming soon, so you should concentrate on the marriage arrangements these days."

Li Shimin agreed, turned around and walked out of Wude Palace and left the imperial city. Just as he was about to get on his horse and return to Prince Qin's Mansion, he saw a carriage parked not far away. Shangshu's right servant Pei Ji was looking out from inside to wave.

Li Shimin's heart moved and he approached. Pei Ji smiled and said, "If King Qin doesn't dislike it, why don't you get in the car and sit with me?"

When Li Shimin heard this, he got into the carriage and rode with Pei Ji. The latter smiled and said, "The King of Qin looks gloomy, but is he unhappy about something going on at court?"

Li Shimin hurriedly said: "Shimin is not unhappy, he is just worried that Gao Changqing will become powerful in Bashu. This man is the best at seizing the opportunity and often takes the wrong direction. If he is allowed to become powerful in Bashu, I am afraid that the whole of Bashu will be in danger."

Pei Ji nodded and said: "This son is indeed difficult to deal with, but the emperor also has to consider the overall situation and weigh the gains and losses. If Guanzhong is lost for Bashu, will the people still feel that Bashu is necessary?"

Li Shimin fell silent immediately, and then said after a moment: "Guanzhong is the foundation of our Tang Dynasty, and is naturally more important than Bashu. But how easy is it for the Qi army to attack Guanzhong?"

Pei Ji shook his head and said: "The news came yesterday that Liu Wuzhou and the Turkic coalition forces were defeated at the hands of Li Jing at the foot of Baishan Mountain. Liu Wuzhou lost nearly 30,000 troops, and the 3,000 Turkic cavalry were almost wiped out."

Li Shimin's expression changed slightly, he took a breath and said: "Li Jing is so powerful, I'm afraid Liu Wuzhou's Mayi County will not be saved."

Pei Ji sighed and said: "Otherwise, why do you think the emperor is hesitant? Li Jing is really a monster. He is invincible in every battle. Now his reputation is getting stronger and stronger. Liu Wuzhou is almost scared out of his wits. His subordinates

As soon as the army heard Li Jing's name, they fled. If this man leads his army to attack the key points, who can resist it?"

Li Shimin frowned and said: "Li Jing is not a god, and there is no undefeated general in this world. Zhang Xutuo is a living example."

Pei Ji nodded and said: "What the King of Qin said is right, but now that Li Jing is at the peak of his energy, it is not possible to correct him. It is normal for the emperor to be afraid of him."

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Shimin understands."

Pei Ji glanced at Li Shimin, who was feeling a little depressed, and said with a double-intended smile: "I'm asking for mercy, I'm temporarily aggrieved, it's just for the sake of moving forward better, why should I worry about temporary gains and losses? King Qin doesn't think so."

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Li Shimin cupped his hands and said, "What Mr. Pei said is absolutely true. Shimin has learned a lesson."

Pei Ji's eyes flashed and he said: "As far as I know, the emperor is already preparing to take action against Li Gui of Xiliang."

Li Shimin perked up and blurted out: "Really?"

Pei Ji smiled and said: "Thanks to the 5,000 war horses King Qin brought back from the Turks last time, and they have been well groomed. After the spring of next year, King Qin will show off his talents."

Li Shimin was ecstatic in his heart, and his blood was surging all over. Pei Ji was his father's close friend. Since he said this, he must be inseparable. It's great. His father finally accepted his suggestion to fight Li Gui. As long as he

After taking down Li Gui, the Tang Dynasty will no longer be short of war horses. Gao Changqing, next time we meet, I will let you try the different black armor cavalry.

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It is said that in order to gain the support of the Turks, Li Yuan did not hesitate to personally hold the funeral for Shibi Khan, and sent his second son Li Shimin to the Turks' Yazhang to attend the enthronement ceremony of Chu Luo Khan. Finally, he asked Li Shimin to marry Chu Luo Khan's daughter He Min.

Princess, officially married to the Turks.

There is no doubt that Li Yuan's series of actions have achieved results. Chuluo Khan sent Turkic soldiers to attack the north of Gaoqi, and the Khitan and Xi people also invaded the border of Gaoqi under the instruction of the Turks, creating trouble for Gaoqi.

Trouble, in order to contain Gao Qi's military strength, and at the same time consume Gao Qi's national power, so that Gao Qi has no time to unify the south.

However, Chuluo Khan is not an idiot. Without considerable benefits, he will naturally not start a full-scale war with Gao Qi. He will only send a small group of troops to harass Gao Qi's border. He mainly instructs a group of juniors to fight proxy wars, such as the Khitan.

Xi Ren, Liu Wuzhou, etc.

Among them, Liu Wuzhou was the most active. After all, Liu Wuzhou had already formed a rift with Gao Qi during the Yanmen battle. He naturally hoped to use the power of the Turks to defeat Li Jing and seize Yanmen County.

However, the ideal is very full, but the reality is very skinny. Since taking Taiyuan, Li Jing has obtained a huge amount of supplies in Jinyang City, and his strength has skyrocketed. Now he has more than 100,000 troops, and he also has a powerful Youyan.

Iron cavalry, even the Turkic cavalry will be defeated when they encounter it.

Li Jing was already very powerful, and it was normal to win with less. Now that he had an army of 100,000, it was even more extraordinary. Therefore, when Liu Wuzhou met Li Jing, he was bound to lose in every battle. The only difference was whether he suffered a small defeat or a big defeat.

Not long ago, Liu Wuzhou gathered 50,000 troops at the foot of Baishan Mountain. The Turks also sent 3,000 cavalry to help, trying to fight to the death with Li Jing. As a result, Li Jing used his surprise troops to capture the chrysanthemums. The Youyan cavalry charged head-on, and then became the leader of the world.

Li's infantry formed a formation and pushed forward, basically declaring the battle over.

In the end, Liu Wuzhou lost more than 30,000 men and horses, and almost all of the 3,000 Turkic cavalry were in Mo. Liu Wuzhou himself only led 5,000 remaining soldiers and fled back to Shanyang County, the county seat of Mayi. He became a coward and did not dare to come out.

Li Jing did not stop, and successively captured Yunnei County (today's Datong) and Shenwu County of Mayi County, and directed his troops towards Mayi County to govern Shanyang.

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The wind and sand on the Loess Plateau are very strong, especially in autumn and winter. The autumn wind is bleak and fierce, whistling over thousands of ravines, creating a desolate and lonely scene.

Suddenly, a puff of black smoke suddenly rose from the distant soil slope, and then loess exploded all over the sky, and then a violent explosion came. Since the speed of light is much faster than the speed of sound, the sound is often delayed. This is why

When it thunders, you see the lightning first and then hear the thunder.

Li Jing put his hands on the beam and looked at the shed, with a hint of joy on his face and said: "The power is not bad, but the distance is not far enough. It would be nice if it could be hit farther."

Chen Xiaoyi, the governor of Yanmen County, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It's pretty good to be able to shoot nearly ninety feet. General Li is too greedy."

Marching Commander Shi Xuliang also said with a smile: "Indeed, if this thing is put on the battlefield, it will definitely scare the enemy."

Li Jing laughed, bent down and stroked the squatting artillery lovingly, his eyes full of joy, and sighed: "King Qi is really a wonderful idea, he actually designed such a heaven-defying firearm. In the future, on the battlefield,

I’m afraid my playing style will completely change.”

Chen Xiaoyi and Chu Liang stroked their beards and nodded in agreement, their faces full of admiration.
Chapter completed!