During the conversation when they arrived, Li Zhiyun roughly understood that there were differences of opinion between Li Shentong and Cui Minqian.
Li Shentong advocated attacking Yu Wenhuaji, while Cui Minqian felt that the Tang Dynasty's current focus was not on Hebei, so their main task should be to resist and deter the bandit forces in Hebei and slow down the pace of the attack.
Both of them have their own opinions, which are generally reasonable. Li Shentong and Li Zhiyun have the same view, that is, to take the initiative to attack Yu Wenhuaji.
After all, Yu Wenhua and Li Mi had been severely beaten in the previous battle, and he did not have the support of other forces behind him, so he could not survive alone. In addition, he lived in Weizhou and was unfamiliar with the place, so he could take this opportunity to annihilate him in one fell swoop.
Yuwenhuaji.
"How about this? Let's persuade them to surrender first, and then attack." Li Zhiyun suggested.
"How to persuade him to surrender?" Cui Minqian asked.
Li Zhiyun said: "Most of Yu Wenhua and his Xiaoguo army are descendants of Guanlong. As long as they are willing to surrender voluntarily, we can pardon their crime of being a traitor. Of course, before that we have to beat Yu Wenhua and beat him badly."
, in this way, the effect of persuading surrender will be twice the result with half the effort, what do you two think?"
Cui Minqian was silent. He already knew what the King of Chu meant, which was to support Li Shentong in attacking Yu Wenhuaji. No matter how much he opposed it, it would not work.
"I think it's better to be more careful."
Li Shentong snorted, be careful, be careful all day long, can you conquer Yu Wenhuaji by being careful?
"If Mr. Cui is afraid, there is no need to go to the battlefield."
Hearing this, Cui Mingan scratched his neck and said, "The saint appoints his subordinates as deputy envoys. How can they be afraid?"
He was not afraid at all, he was just worried that it would be inappropriate to attack Yu Wenhuaji.
Li Zhiyun advised Li Shentong, "Uncle Emperor Cui, Minister Cui is also dedicated to serving the country."
"I hope so." Li Shentong's contemptuous eyes revealed his inner disdain.
Seeing this, Li Zhiyun silently held his forehead. He thought that Lao Li was too arrogant and actually asked Cui Minqian to cooperate with Li Shentong. If these two people were so opposed, problems would arise sooner or later.
Li Shentong was determined to attack Yu Wenhua and perform meritorious service, and Li Zhiyun also expressed support. Cui Mingan was unable to do anything alone and had to agree.
Soon, the soldiers brought a map of Weizhou.
Li Zhiyun was a little confused when he saw the name on the map, because it clearly said 'Map of Wuyang County'.
Wuyang County in the former Sui Dynasty and Weizhou in the Tang Dynasty.
Well, nothing wrong.
"Currently, Yu Huaji's troops are stationed in Wei County, which is two hundred miles away from Anyang and has to cross the Huan River. Based on the scouts and reconnaissance in the past few days, we estimate that Yu Huaji's current strength is about 20,000."
The general who introduced the situation was named Zhao Junde. He was once a general under Li Mi. After Li Mi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he also surrendered. Old Li named him the governor of Beizhou and cooperated with Li Shentong to defend Hebei.
So the question is, where is Beizhou?
The answer lies in the hands of Dou Jiande.
Obviously, this is an empty canonization.
"We have thirty thousand people!" Li Shentong said proudly.
Zhao Junde nodded in agreement, "Wei County is not a fortified city. As long as the attack is carried out properly, it will not be a problem to capture Yu Wenhuaji."
Li Zhiyun pondered slightly and said: "In this case, Yu Huaji will probably not stick to Wei County. He has no reinforcements from outside. If he insists, he will definitely lose. I guess that once the emperor's uncle leads the army to Wei County, Yu Wenhua and
It is very likely that he will escape. Of course, he will resist for a while first, but I think he will eventually go north, either into Mingzhou or Beizhou."
"But Dou Jiande is in the north. If Yu Wenhuaji goes there, doesn't it mean he is going to die?" Cui Minqian asked.
Li Zhiyun said: "If he stays, he will definitely die. There is still a way to survive to the north. What choice does Cui Shilang think Yu Wenhuaji will choose?"
That means there is no choice. Cui Minqian thought to himself.
Li Shentong laughed and said, "Zhiyun, do you also want to join the war?"
"Uncle Rongzhen. When I came here, my father had already ordered my nephew to coordinate with the uncle to garrison in Hebei. Everything will be subject to the arrangements of the emperor."
"Okay." Li Shen said: "Since you think Yu Wenhuaji will flee north, how about I give you three thousand soldiers and horses to go to Mingzhou to intercept Yu Wenhuaji?"
"As commanded."
Later, Li Shentong ordered Cui Minqian to arrange for Li Zhiyun's troops to camp.
"King Chu, my subordinates really don't understand why we must attack Yu Wenhuaji now?" Cui Minqian looked at Li Zhiyun who was dismantling the tent with his own hands and said: "When Dou Jiande and Yu Wenhuaji are both injured, we, the Tang Army, will attack again. Wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone?
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Literary Thoughts.
Li Zhiyun explained: "Cui Shilang, Dou Jiande is not Yu Wenji. Then Dou Jiande is in Hebei, and his troops are capable. When Dou Jiande destroys Yu Wenji, I am afraid that it will be our Tang army that will face the pressure. At that time, Dou Jiande led the army
With the power of victory, the morale of the three armies is high. If we attack Xiangzhou in one go, does Cui Shilang think the Tang army can defeat it?"
"This..." Cui Mingan hesitated, not knowing how to answer for a moment.
After a moment, he whispered: "King Chu, what if Yu Wenhuaji is willing to surrender?"
"Can you convince him to surrender?" Li Zhiyun asked.
"You can give it a try." Cui Minqian said: "If Yu Wenhuaji is willing to surrender, we can not only avoid a big battle, but also capture the Xiaoguo Army and strengthen Xiangzhou's military strength."
The idea is beautiful, but whether it can be implemented is a big question. Will Yu Wenhuaji surrender to Datang?
To be honest, Li Zhiyun was not sure.
"Since Mr. Cui is so confident, you can discuss it with your uncle."
Cui Minqian smiled bitterly and said: "I have discussed it with King Huai'an earlier, but he did not agree. Therefore, I would like to ask if King Chu can..."
Li Zhiyun was speechless at once, "Cui Shilang, I have been ordered to cooperate with the emperor's uncle to garrison Hebei, so I can only give you suggestions. I'm afraid there is nothing I can do about this matter."
Seeing this, Cui Minqian said nothing more and left.
Xue Yuanjing said: "This Cui Minqian is a little too cautious."
"After all, we are marching outside, so we can make no big mistake by being careful." Chu Suiliang said, "He also wants to maintain stability."
Li Zhiyun knocked down the nail and straightened his back.
"Everything is ready and we will leave tomorrow."
"yes."
After everyone dispersed, Du Ruhui came over. Then, the two of them entered the tent.
"Your Highness must have had other ideas when he encouraged the King of Huai'an to send troops," Du Ruhui said.
Li Zhiyun smiled and said: "Keming, guess what I want to do?"
Du Ruhui paced twice and said: "Yu Wenhua and his rebellious ministers and traitors are not worth saving. The Xiaoguo elite under his command also lost 70 to 80% in the battle with Li Mi. Your Highness's goal is definitely not Yu Wenhuaji and Xiaoguo."
The subordinates of the army ventured to guess that His Highness wanted to save the Sui Dynasty clan and the former Sui ministers."
Bang bang bang!
Li Zhiyun stroked his palm, "Ke Ming knows this king!"
He stood up and stood with his hands behind his back.
"Once the former Sui clan was outside, many changes would occur. Now Dou Jiande, Liang Shidu, Liu Wuzhou and others are all connected with the Turks. Once the former Sui clan fell into the hands of the Turks, the consequences would be disastrous. In addition, we, the Tang Dynasty Chengdu
When the Sui Dynasty was established, the former Sui ministers naturally could not let them wander outside. Now that the Yuwen culture is in decline, it is the time for us to beat the fallen dog. How can we let such a God-given opportunity go easily."
Du Ruhui nodded, and then reminded: "If this happens, how should the King of Huai'an explain it?"
"Explain?" Li Zhiyun smiled, "If I save those people, it will be the opportunity given by the emperor, isn't it?"