As soon as Dou Kang's voice fell, Qin Hui, who had been an envoy to Hebei many times, opened his mouth and added: "According to the report from the detailed work in Hebei, after Yang Gao completely annihilated Yuan Chu's army, he reworked all the tens of thousands of captives and sent them to Ye County, built barriers, and dug deep trenches. He also sent generals Wang Zhongsi, Fu Youde, and rebel generals Guo Zhiyun and Pei Xingyan to lead the army south, intending to attack Qin Qiong's troops in Qingzhou and eliminate Zhu Di's subordinates, the son of Zhu Yuanzhang, who were stationed on the front line of the Yellow River. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he immediately asked: "What is the movement of Yang Gao's main army?" ”

Although he is Li Jiancheng's henchman, Qin Hui still respectfully replied to Li Shimin above this hall: "Back to His Royal Highness the King of Qin, it is reported that after Yang Gao broke Yuan Chu's army, he did not take advantage of the situation to pursue Zhu Yuanzhang who fled westward, but went all the way north to recover Hejian Qinghe and other places. ”

"It seems that the situation in Youzhou is already very tense, and it is a good time for Yang Gao to give up the opportunity to chase and kill Zhu Yuanzhang, and let him threaten his flank." Li Jiancheng said slowly.

Li Shimin said lightly: "After Temujin quelled Yelu Abaoji's rebellion, he personally led 100,000 troops west to Youzhou and his son Tuo Lei joined forces, plus the Jurchen army of Wanyan Aguta, the foreign military horses in Youzhou have exceeded 300,000, and Luo Yi and Zhang Xun alone are probably powerless."

As early as the last years of the Great Cause, Youzhou was cut off from Jiangdu because of the rampant bandits in Hebei, although Luo Yi was still under the banner of the Sui Army, but in fact, he was already independent. Temujin and Wanyan Aguda invaded Youzhou for several years, and the people of Youzhou suffered from the war, and they were already disappointed in Luo Yi. Yang Gao abandoned Zhu Yuanzhang at this time and saved Youzhou first, and he will definitely be able to win the hearts of the people of Youzhou and really win Youzhou. ”

"In that case, father, my son, I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my Tang Dynasty."

Li Jiancheng's face was overjoyed, and he said loudly: "Temujin has been crisscrossing the desert for many years, with millions of armor, countless fierce generals under his command, and there are Jurchen Wanyan and Akugu to help. If you add my Datang and Zhu Yuanzhang, the four families will definitely be able to annihilate these hundreds of thousands of Sui troops in Youzhou. ”

"Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is extremely true."

Qin Hui immediately echoed: "Weichen thought that at this time, he should immediately assemble the Twelve Wei Army in Guanzhong, gather General Chai Rong and Zhu Yuanzhang in Merge, and go west to Youzhou. Together with Temujin and Wanyan Aguta, they completely annihilated Yang Gao's army of more than 100,000. ”

"Yang Gao's tyranny is unpopular, and the Hebei Shi clan will definitely not be convinced."

Xiangguo Pei Lian, who belonged to Li Jiancheng's faction, also came out and said: "Your Majesty can send people to Hebei to contact the major scholars, and they will come forward to provoke civil strife in Hebei to cut off Yang Gao's back road." ”

"Your Majesty, this is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I ask Your Majesty to make an immediate decree."

At this time, not only several ministers of Li Jiancheng's faction, but also Dou Kang, who was committed to Li Shimin, also agreed.

Just when Li Yuan was already moved and ready to make an order, Li Shimin objected loudly: "Father can't, if you follow the eldest brother's idea, then my Tang Dynasty will be in danger!" ”

Li Jiancheng's face suddenly turned blue when he heard this, and he immediately scolded: "Second brother, what do you mean by this?" ”

Li Shimin snorted coldly and said, "I just stated a fact!" ”

"You..."

Li Jiancheng wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Li Yuan waving his hand: "Erlang, why do you say that sending troops to Youzhou at this time will be detrimental to my Datang?" ”

"Temujin and Wanyan Aguta are all aliens. Since ancient times, the invasion of the northern nomads will bring a heavy burden to the people of the world, if we send troops to Youzhou at this time to clearly stand on the same line as Temujin and Wanyan Aguta, it will disappoint us, this is one of them. ”

Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "Second, even though we sent troops to defeat the Sui army with Temujin, Zhu Yuanzhang and others, and captured Youzhou Hebei. But what next? Our Datang sent troops and food, and we can't give up the territory we have laid to Temujin and Zhu Yuanzhang, right? ”

"But now that we have formed an alliance with Zhu Yuanzhang and Temujin, can't we sit down and talk after defeating the Sui army, and divide our respective territories?" Li Jiancheng couldn't help but speak.

Li Shimin sneered disdainfully, "Big brother, throughout the ages, the most unreliable thing in the world is the so-called allies. If we do defeat the Sui army, then Temujin will not hesitate to join forces against us. ”

"What Jiro said is reasonable."

Li Yuan nodded and said: "Once the Sui army defeats Hebei, then our Datang will become the biggest threat to Temujin, according to this person's temperament, he will not hesitate to turn his face against us." ”

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

Li Shimin arched his hand and continued: "Temujin, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Wanyan Aguda are all heroes who have the world in mind, although they are now united with us because of the great strength of the Sui army, they will never surrender to the Tang Dynasty. So, why don't we use Yang Gao's hand to weaken these potential enemies?

In addition, even if we can wipe out Yang Gao's army of more than 100,000 in Youzhou, Yang Gao is in the Central Plains, and there are still hundreds of thousands of troops in Bashu. However, the main army of my Datang is very likely to be caught up in disputes with Temujin and others after that. Guanzhong is empty, will Yang Gao have the heart to attack Guanzhong? ”

Li Yuan couldn't help nodding his head frequently and approving: "What Erlang said is reasonable, what Erlang said is extremely true!" ”

"Father, the son thinks that Youzhou is a big quagmire now, and it will be difficult to get out once you get in. Therefore, we can lobby the Hebei Shi clan to come forward to disturb Yang Gao's rear, as Master Pei said, and we can also provide some grain and grass support to Zhu Yuanzhang and others, but we must not put the main force in Youzhou! ”

Li Yuan had obviously been persuaded by Li Shimin, and immediately asked: "Then according to Erlang's opinion, what should my Tang Dynasty do next?" ”

"Bashu!"

Li Shimin said in a straight voice: "Erchen thinks that the main force of our army should be put into Bashu next, and make every effort to recover the lost territory of Bashu. ”

"I thought the second brother could have any tricks?"

Li Jiancheng finally seized an opportunity to fight back against Li Shimin, and said with a sneer: "Bashu has many dangerous roads, and it has been an easy place to defend and difficult to attack since ancient times. What is the ability of Li Jing who is sitting in Bashu, I think the second brother has seen it many years ago when he was in Mayi County. Throwing the main force of my Datang into Youzhou will be mired in war, but if you go south to Bashu, hehe, isn't the second brother afraid of wasting soldiers, horses, money and food in the end? ”

"Bashu is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and Li Jing is indeed a famous general in the world."

Li Shimin said in a condensed voice: "But I planted a strange soldier in a place that Li Jing didn't expect, and I will definitely be able to kill Li Jing by surprise!" ”

"Oh? What kind of surprise soldier did Jiro prepare? Li Yuan was stunned when he heard this, and immediately asked.

Li Shimin smiled slightly and said, "Has my father ever heard of Tibet?" “

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