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At the gate of the Tang Army's camp outside the west gate of Luoyang, a fast horse was galloping over. The guards at the door immediately raised their spears and shouted, "Who is it?" ”

"I'm the scout captain who is monitoring the movements of Luoyang City, let me see King Qi quickly, I have an important military report!" The knight on the horse hurriedly replied.

When the guards heard that there was an urgent military situation, they were also shocked, and hurriedly opened the camp gate and let the scout captain inside.

Inside the big tent, Li Yuanji and his lieutenant Zhang Baode were arguing. Li Yuanji wanted to tentatively launch a siege war against Luoyang City, but Zhang Baode was opposed to this, thinking that he should seal the gate of Luoyang City according to the plan formulated by Li Yuan before, and prevent Yuming from breaking through and escaping. If they forcibly attacked the city, with their 50,000 soldiers and horses, and did not carry heavy siege equipment, it would be impossible to capture Luoyang.

At this moment, the scout captain walked in in a hurry, then knelt down on one knee, saluted Li Yuanji, and said: "Qiqi King, Zheng Jun has already left the city gate and is heading east, but the banner is "Yu", it seems that Yuming has incorporated Wang Shichong's army...... Now, looking at the direction of their march, it should be to go to Li Jing's military camp. ”

"It seems that Yuming's little one really can't hold his breath!" After Li Yuanji heard this, he was overjoyed. He has always been eager to fight with Yuming and redeem his defeat in Hedong that year, which led to the shame of losing to Liu Wuzhou. But Li Yuan's order to him was that he could only besiege Luoyang and not let Yuming out of the city. He has always felt like he is shrinking. And now that Yu Ming led the army out of the city, then he could lead the army to meet the battle openly.

He immediately slapped the table and sneered, "Good time! Pass my order, the whole army will attack, intercept Yuming, and they must not be allowed to join Li Jing......"

Before Li Yuanji finished speaking, Zhang Baode hurriedly stopped: "King Qi, this matter can be considered!" Yuming has always been cunning, marching to Li Jing's camp, isn't An Zhi a false shot? Around Li Jing's camp, Du Fuwei's men and horses had already been stationed to block it, and it was not easy for Yuming to break through the encirclement and join Li Jing. According to the last general, it is better to wait for King Qin to lead the Xuanjia elite cavalry back to the camp before making a decision! ”

"Zhang Baode, are you my lieutenant or my second brother's lieutenant?" When Li Yuanji heard this, he immediately asked with a glaring eye.

"This ...... Of course, it's King Qi, your lieutenant! Zhang Baode had no choice but to say helplessly.

"That's it! Since you are my lieutenant general, not my second brother's lieutenant, why do you have to wait for him to come back to make a decision? In my opinion, it's better to just let you be the main general, and I'll be your deputy! Li Yuanji said coldly.

Zhang Baode couldn't help but sweat on his forehead, he knew that he had accidentally touched King Qi's sore spot.

During the Battle of Hedong that year, Li Yuanji was originally left behind, but was defeated by Liu Wuzhou, resulting in the loss of most of the original and Hedong. Li Yuanfang had to quickly recall Li Shimin, who had just destroyed Xue Ju, from Longxi, and then use Li Shimin as the commander to rescue Hedong. In this way, Liu Wuzhou was destroyed, and Yuming was tied near Xia County, and a two-year armistice agreement was signed.

But after this battle, his reputation for incompetence in combat also spread within Li Tang. Li Yuan no longer dared to let him guard important places, and the newly established Xuanjia Jingcai was also handed over to Li Shimin, who had made great contributions in the Battle of Hedong.

Originally, Li Yuan was still a little hesitant between them, thinking that each had their own strengths. Although he established Li Jiancheng, he was not completely reassured, believing that Li Shimin and Li Yuanji were not unable to inherit his throne. However, after the Battle of Hedong, Li Yuan completely dispelled the idea of making Li Yuanji the prince, and decided to focus on cultivating Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin.

At this Luoyang Conference, he also arranged for Li Jiancheng to sit in Chang'an to deal with Li Tang's internal affairs. After the meeting, Li Yuan immediately returned to Chang'an via Tongguan. He was still a little worried about Li Jiancheng, worried that he was young and vigorous and not experienced enough to handle some government affairs. What's more: he thinks that he is more at ease when he has power in his own hands. Whether it is Li Jiancheng or Li Shimin, although he is his own son, he is unwilling to hand over power before he dies.

After Li Yuan left, all the Li Tang troops around Luoyang were handed over to Li Shimin with full control.

However, Li Shimin knew very well that his fourth brother had a few pounds and two, and he didn't dare to give the key battle to Li Yuanji to fight. Like the battle of the Liang army that broke Xiao Miao, Li Shimin only dared to personally command. Then the task of blocking Luoyang City was given to Li Yuanji. This made Li Yuanji very dissatisfied in his heart, thinking that his second brother looked down on him.

Therefore, Li Yuanji has always wanted to win a battle and make a great contribution to prove to his father and the Tang army that he can do a better job than Li Shimin. The Battle of Hedong was just a fortuitous mistake.

Zhang Baode is also an old subordinate who has followed Li Yuan for many years, and it can be said that he grew up watching Li Yuanji, how could he not know his thoughts?

Thinking of this, although he knew that he would offend Li Yuanji if he said this, but it was about the lives of the soldiers of the whole army and the important task of encircling Yuming, Zhang Baode could only say stubbornly: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi, before the emperor left, he explained that the army was commanded by the King of Qin. When the King of Qin went south to attack Xiao Miao's military camp, he asked us to mainly encircle and monitor Luoyang City, and if the number of enemy troops out of the city was less than 10,000, we could naturally go forward to block it. However, if the enemy army outside the city has more than 20,000 troops, it is necessary to stay in the large camp and harass it only with small forces, so that it cannot flee quickly. Then send a swift horse to inform them that they may make a decision......"

"Therefore, the last general thought that now we should send a light cavalry force of about 1,000 men to harass the enemy along the way, delay the pace of the march, and at the same time immediately send someone to inform the king of Qin and ask him to return to the camp to take charge of the overall situation. After all, I had just received a battle report, saying that Xiao Miao's entire army was annihilated, and only a few horses escaped. Now that our army has no worries, the King of Qin will be able to withdraw from the south soon......" Zhang Baode said with a solemn face.

"That's it! I understand what you mean: you just don't want me to make meritorious contributions! Li Yuanji said angrily: "Zhang Baode, now you either come with me and lead the army to intercept Yuming; Or you can stay in the camp by yourself. This king gives you a chance to choose! ”

When Zhang Baode heard Li Yuanji reprimanding him so mercilessly, he also cried out in his heart, knowing that he had offended this King of Qi miserably.

He was also thinking at this time, should he follow Li Yuanji to intercept it? Although after following up, with the superior strength of the Tang Army and the cooperation of the Jianghuai Army next to it, it will definitely be able to stop Yuming's 10,000 people. It's just that the big camp is also very important! In this big camp, there is 60,000 Tang troops' grain and grass, and there is no room for loss.

Zhang Baode thought for a moment, but decided to stay in the camp. After all, if he follows Li Yuanji to intercept, even if he wins, he will get the most credit. And in case the big camp is lost because of the outpouring of the nest, then he and Li Yuanji will be more responsible.

Li Yuanji is Li Yuan's son, the dignified King of Tang Qi, no matter how much he makes a mistake, Li Yuan will not do anything to him, at most he will scold a few words. But if something goes wrong with me, it's a matter of losing my head.

Thinking of this, Zhang Baode had no choice but to give up his hand and say: "King Qi, the last general has thought about the past, and decided to stay in the big camp, after all, the big camp is where the grain and grass are heavy, and it is very important for our army......"

"Alright, alright! Then I'll pull out 5,000 soldiers and horses for you to stay in the camp! This king knows that you are a cowardly and afraid person! Li Yuanji said impatiently.

"Huh? King Qi, is there only 5,000 people missing? Zhang Baode said busily.

"There are only 10,000 Zheng troops in Luoyang City, and now the scouts are discovering that there are 10,000 soldiers who follow Yuming to Li Jing, which means that this guy is desperate and plans to go out and escape. In this case, the king feels that it is a bit redundant to keep 5,000 people to guard! Li Yuanji touched his chin and said.

"King Qi, let's leave more people for the last general! Yu Ming is very cunning and abnormal, I'm afraid he has some other conspiracies......" Zhang Baode still tried to fight.

"That's it! The king will leave you with 10,000 infantry! That's enough! Li Yuanji didn't look at Zhang Baode anymore, and then said to the soldiers around him: "Go!" Everyone goes out with this king! I must capture Yuming back this time! Let my father know that I Li Yuanji is not a bad breed! ”

Zhang Baode was helpless at this time, and it was a blessing in misfortune to be able to fight for 10,000 soldiers to stay.

"Forget it, if King Qi wants to go his own way, let him go! Anyway, it won't be long before King Qin returns! Let him negotiate with his fourth brother! Zhang Baode said secretly in his heart.

Half an hour later, there were bursts of "rumbling" footsteps in the Tang army camp, and Li Yuanji led 40,000 Tang troops out of the camp and drove towards the east. He was ready to use this battle to show his ability to his father and all the officers and soldiers of the Tang Army, and prove that he was by no means worse than his second brother Li Shimin.

Soon after Li Yuanji left, on a small hill ten miles away from the Tang army camp, there were several military generals in armor, all of whom were wearing the standard armor of the Imperial Forest Army in Luoyang City, reflecting a shining cold light in the sun.

Among these people, there was suddenly a handsome young general dressed in white clothes and white armor. He looked at the dust raised in front of the Tang army camp with a smile on his face.

If Li Yuanji was here, he would definitely scream in surprise. Because this young general was Yu Ming, he did not go to Li Jing's camp, but sneaked near the Tang army camp and prepared to carry out further combat operations.

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