As the DPRK and China delayed in appointing frontline generals, the situation on the Tubo frontline was already very corrupt. On the 16th of the first lunar month, Li Xian received news that the Tubo army still occupied the entire four towns of Anxi, and also occupied the three fortified cities of Tuyuhun.
, and continued to advance, the forwards had already arrived at Shancheng and started an initial confrontation with the defenders. Although Shancheng was strong, the defenders had high morale, and the food and grass were extremely abundant, according to conservative estimates, they could hold on for another three months at most.
Not bad.
If Shancheng was captured and the main force of the Tibetan army joined forces with the Turks, it would be difficult to save the entire Liangzhou Governor's Mansion!
Under this situation, the imperial court naturally started urgent consultations. After some bargaining, it was finally decided that Zhou Wang Li Xian would serve as the general manager of the Taohe Road march, as well as the governor of the town and governor of Shanzhou, and Liu Shenli, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
He and Wang Xiaojie, Sima of the Anxi Protectorate, served as deputy general manager and commanded an army of 100,000 to fight against his old rival Gar Qinling.
In fact, the imperial court originally gave Li Jingxuan an army of 180,000, but when Li Xian arrived, it had been reduced to 100,000. In the words of Empress Wu, Li Xian was the God of War of the Tang Dynasty, and he knew his old rival Gar Qinling well.
In addition, Tibet won a great victory in the last war, which was too much of a deterrent to the Tibetan soldiers. These 100,000 people were enough.
In fact, this is naturally the good intention of Empress Wu. First of all, with 100,000 to 300,000, the probability of failure is too high. If the battle fails this time, Empress Wu will naturally blame Li Xian.
After all, one of the most determined people who proposed to remove Li Jingxuan from his military post this time was Li Xian. On the other hand, even if Li Xian would not be defeated in this battle, it would definitely be a protracted battle. Empress Wu
Just take this opportunity to deal with Li Xian calmly.
In addition, Empress Wu appointed her confidant Hei Te Changzhi as the general of the left guard, the general manager of the Longyou Road, and the ambassador of the town. He inspected the governor of the Anxi Protectorate and ordered him to lead an army of 80,000 to recover the four towns of Anxi.
In order to ensure that Hei Te Changzhi could win, Empress Wu decided to appoint Pei Xingjian, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, as the general manager of the march to Hedong Road and the governor of the town.
The deputy general manager of the march in Hedong Road led an army of 80,000 people to attack the Turks.
The generals appointed by Empress Wu were all put to their best use, but Li Xian could feel Empress Wu's eagerness to compete for military power and increase the influence of her officers in the army, but Li Xian had no way to refuse.
Because the other party was using a conspiracy. Both Heiji Changzhi and Cheng Wuting were famous generals of the Tang Dynasty. They were indeed the most suitable candidates. What's more, Cheng Wuting was only the deputy commander, so there was no reason to object. Moreover, Li Xian also believed that in the
After he blocked the main force of Gal Qinling, both Hei Te Changzhi and Pei Xingjian's army would definitely be able to win easily.
But Li Xian had no choice. In fact, it was not that there was no way. As long as Li Xian could find a way to release the water and let the main force of Gar Qinling rush to the aid of the four towns of Anxi and attack Hei Te Changzhi, he could guarantee that Hei Te Changzhi would be defeated again.
Although it was powerful, it would definitely lead to defeat, but Li Xian would never do this. In his heart, even if Empress Wu really took advantage of this to gain power in the army, he would never fail in the frontline battle because of his struggle for power.
Any form of internal strife must absolutely give way to the interests of the nation and state!
This is his bottom line, and he will never allow such a thing to happen no matter what!
"Hey, it seems that the Queen Mother has really made a big move this time. She showed her trump card at all costs and let me, who was already afraid of me, be the main force in the fight against the enemy. It is obviously a plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain. So,
It seems that the queen mother was too afraid of our brother's sincere cooperation in the Li Jingxuan incident, so she planned to transfer me away, and then defeat each other. This move was a poisonous plan, but I really had no reason to go
reject."
Li Xian sighed softly, and at the same time secretly praised Empress Wu for her scheming. He finally understood the vicious methods of the only empress in history, but he was a little surprised in his heart, because based on his understanding of Empress Wu over the years, Empress Wu might
There is cruelty and conspiracy, but this method of using evil tactics to win has never been seen before. In any case, it should not be based on her own strategy. Maybe there is someone else behind this scheme.
However, based on Li Xian's understanding of the disciples around Empress Wu over the years, it only took a brief thought to understand that there can only be one person who can give such an idea to Empress Wu, and that person is the person who is most trusted and closest to Empress Wu, Ming Chong
Yan!
"I really didn't expect that this Ming Chongyan would have such a knack for turning everything upside down. He is really extremely clever and as smart as a demon. Even I have to say a word of admiration. From this point of view, this person must be eradicated as soon as possible, otherwise
, I am afraid that this person will become my biggest threat. Although this person seems to be kind to me, I can feel that this person is indeed very dangerous."
Li Xian slightly thought about it, and then felt that it was necessary to investigate Ming Chongyan. If necessary, he would not mind getting rid of him!
At this time, he suddenly heard the report from the chamberlain Gao Cheng, who was admonishing the doctor Ming Chongyan for a meeting. Li Xian was shocked when he heard the words, but he really wanted to know about this Ming Chongyan, and he also wanted to know the purpose of his coming here at this time.
So I immediately decided to go out and greet him in person.
"Haha, Doctor Ming came to the humble house and the flowers were shining brightly. I wonder what Doctor Ming has to say?" Li Xian saw Ming Chongyan, cupped his hands and asked with a smile.
But Ming Chongyan was flattered and said: "Your Majesty is here to greet you in person, how can I be a subordinate? To be honest with you, I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. I came to see your Majesty today because I really have something important to discuss."
"Oh? In that case, Doctor Ming, please follow me to the study to talk." After Li Xian finished speaking, he led Ming Chongyan to the study.
"I wonder what Dr. Ming has to do? Please just say it. Xiao Wang is all ears." Li Xian knew that since Ming Chongyan came to visit him this time, he would definitely reveal a lot of his secrets, so he paid great attention to it.
When he got to the study, he asked.
But I heard Ming Chongyan cupping his hands and saying: "Please forgive me for being presumptuous. I am quite knowledgeable in physiognomy and know that the king has the appearance of a master and will assume the supreme position in the future. I also know that the king has secretly made preparations. After a secret visit,
The lower official knows that the two prime ministers, Dai Zhide and Zhang Wenguan, have secretly returned to the sect, and most of the officials promoted by the two prime ministers must also be members of the king's sect, right?"
After listening to Ming Chongyan's words, Li Xian was really shocked. He really didn't expect that what he did in secret would be investigated by him. As for whether the other party knew his other secrets, he
Not sure yet.
"I have said that this person is too dangerous." Li Xian actually felt an uncontrollable murderous intention in his heart. However, he still behaved very calmly on the surface, and then said: "Doctor Ming, this
The joke is really not funny. Xiao Wang is just an idle king of a generation. He is not in charge of idle clouds. How can he know how to recruit talents? Let alone Prime Ministers like Dai and Zhang? As for the so-called physiognomy, Xiao Wang has never believed in it.
There is a father and a prince above you. What Doctor Ming said is suspected of inciting feelings between brothers. The prince should learn from the past, Doctor Ming should be careful."
But Ming Chongyan said calmly: "Xiaoguan knows that the king is very shocked, and may even have a hint of murderous intention. However, since Xianguan dares to come to the door, he has already planned to die. I can't hide it.
This time, the official came to see the king, but he wanted to ask for the king's protection, because the official had calculated that there would be a death disaster next year, and this death disaster must be resolved by the king. In fact, the official had already told the king about this matter.
Although the king did not take it seriously, the king may not care, but the official has to care. Of course, the official is sincere enough. As long as the king can help the official, the official will definitely guarantee it.
Your Majesty was established as Crown Prince after returning from Tubo, and was successfully enthroned as Emperor after the Holy Emperor Qianqiu. Xiaguan also has some influence in the Taoist sect. Please believe that in the future, Xiaguan will definitely ensure that your Majesty will get everything in the world.
The loyal support of Taoists, and for this, I think your Majesty should be more aware of the profound meaning."
"What's the deep meaning? I don't know what the deep meaning is? Xiao Wang really doesn't understand." Li Xian raised his eyebrows and said lightly.
"Hey, why does the king need to ask questions knowingly?" Ming Chongyan narrowed his eyes and said softly: "Now that the emperor respects Taoism, if the king can get the full help of the Taoist sect, he will not only be valued by the king, but also get a powerful help, not to mention us.
He is quite skilled in Taoism and is good at fortune telling, Feng Shui, pressure, medical treatment, Fuluan and other things. He can improve the king's luck and help him achieve great achievements. I wonder if the king is willing to tolerate the profound meaning of this official?"
When Li Xian heard this, he couldn't help but sneered secretly in his heart. These things were of no use to him at all. He didn't believe in the so-called fortune tellers at all. In fact, even if there were fortune tellers, they were not the only ones. They could be obtained with human power.
, he only needs to know his origin, which is actually enough. As for Feng Shui, he is a great expert. Considering that he was a tomb robber in his previous life, Feng Shui is a compulsory course and he does not need help from others. As for overpowering, that is a taboo.
Li Xian would rather send someone to assassinate him than do such a thing, not to mention that he thinks this thing is not effective. Medical treatment may have an initial effect, but Li Xian would rather believe in the famous doctors in the palace than those warlocks
, As for luck, don’t say he doesn’t believe it, even if he does, he has the support of Buddhism, so why bother using these Taoist priests?
The most important thing is that he heard the hidden ambition of Ming Chongyan from his words, and couldn't help but said: "If Dr. Ming has done this for me, how can I repay him in the future?" (To be continued.) This chapter has been completed!