Before attacking and killing Zhu Cang, Li Xuanba had thought that someone would take the opportunity to deal with him, so he let Wang Fubao use it as a bait while also letting him investigate the surrounding situation. In the end, it was concluded that the Northern Sui was recuperating and had no time to look south, and the Tang Dynasty was training the navy, and it was impossible to see the idea of getting involved in Guanxian County.

Now that Li Xiaogong's troops are coming to the city, it means that the news sent back by Wang Fubao is wrong, this is not Wang Fubao's dereliction of duty, it can only be said that Li Xiaogong is hiding too deeply, or it may be that he suddenly received an order, so he will ignore Xiao Mo for the time being, and instead lead his troops to besiege Guanxian.

With its strong combat effectiveness, Datang is like a bamboo, Xiao Milling is losing and retreating, it is only a matter of time before Xiao Mill is defeated, it is not surprising that some people put their minds on Li Xuanba in advance.

The people of Guanxian County fell into fear again, those horse bandits who followed Li Xuanba, their faces were not very good-looking, seeing that the army's morale was about to be unstable, Li Xuanba had nothing to do, he had to admire Li Xiaogong or the person behind him, the timing of his choice was really impeccable.

"How much food is left in the army?" Back at the temporary marching mansion, Li Xuanba was a little tired and asked, "How many days can you probably hold on?" ”

"The soldiers save some food, which can last for about five days." Qin Feng replied: "The forage for the war horse is enough. ”

"Five days?" Li Xuanba frowned, lowered his head and thought about it, and said: "If all the hundreds of war horses in Zhu Cang's army are slaughtered, they can support them for half a month, and the soldiers don't have to worry about food for the time being, but the people have no food, which will cause a commotion at any time." After a pause, Li Xuanba raised his head and said in a deep voice: "Nine Fingers, Hu Fei, Li Lin, Li Song, the four of you each lead two hundred horses, pay attention to the movements of each city gate, don't let the people get close to the city gate, and those who violate the order will be killed!" ”

"Order!" Li Jiuzhi and the others responded respectfully.

"Qin Feng. Take five hundred men to every house to collect grain, and distribute it to the people, and if anyone refuses, you can stir up the people to go and take it. Li Xuanba's eyes were sharp, and he said fiercely: "After this prince enters the city." Always treat them well, if they don't know how to lift, don't blame their fathers for being ruthless! ”

Qin Feng's expression was slightly awe-inspiring, and he bowed down to receive the order.

"Qi Jian, you select dozens of clever soldiers, observe around the city, and if you find someone inciting the people to do something wrong, kill them on the spot." Li Xuanba was silent for a moment, looked at Li Qijian and said, "There are not enough people. You may have to spread out, but remember to stay safe. ”

Li Qijian bowed, his face calm.

"By the way, Qin Feng, you send someone to release wolf smoke every two hours, so that people dozens of miles away can see it." Li Xuanba finally ordered: "If there is nothing to burn, burn the Jialou Palace." ”

Since coming to the Great Sui, Li Xuanba has never been so nervous. Even if Yang Gao wanted to kill him, he was not the slightest nervous. Because he had hole cards then, and now, all he has is more than 2,000 cavalry in the city and hope!

Seeing that Li Xuanba's expression was slightly nervous, Qin Feng spoke: "Childe, why don't you consider recruiting soldiers to help defend the city?" It's about their lives, the villain thinks. They will be willing to die. ”

"If they are asked to assist in defending the city, they will inevitably be given weapons, thinking of what they have done before, how dare my father trust them." Li Xuanba shook his head and vetoed: "Once the grain and grass in the city are exhausted. With or without them, it doesn't help, and we can only hope that Xu Shiji will lead his troops to the rescue. ”

Since Li Xiaogong dared to besiege Guanxian, it means that he is not worried that Yang Shilin and Tian Zan will come to the rescue, and Wang Fubao's movements are likely to be under Li Xiaogong's control, even if Dou Jiande sends him to lead his troops to come, the road will not be very smooth, so the most promising reinforcements are still Xu Shiji!

The two thousand cavalry wanted to escort Li Xuanba to retreat safely, Li Xiaogong actually had no way at all, but Li Xuanba was reluctant to sacrifice the lives of the soldiers, and he didn't want those war horses to fall into the hands of the Tang Dynasty again. As Li Xuanba said, even if all the war horses are killed, he will not leave it to Li Xiaogong.

No matter how high the value of the war horse is, once it falls into the hands of the enemy, it will not only have nothing to do with it, but will make the enemy's strength stronger. No matter how good the child is, what is the use of not being his own?

On the other side, in the main tent of the Tang Army's camp, a middle-aged man squinted his eyes and tapped his fingers rhythmically on his legs.

"When Li Xuanba thinks about a problem, his fingers will inadvertently make some small movements, and the lower officials find it interesting, so they learn it." Li Xiaogong returned to the main tent, saw Du Ruhui's strange movements, his face was curious, Du Ruhui smiled slightly, explained, stood up again, and arched his hand: "Meet the general." ”

"Mr. Du doesn't need to be polite." Li Xiaogong hurriedly replied and asked Du Ruhui to sit down: "Li Xuanba is difficult to fly with wings, Mr. only needs a letter, why bother to go through this experience?" ”

"King Qin trusts the general's ability very much, but Li Xuanba is good at planning and scheming, and King Qin is worried that the general will not check for a while, so he will follow his way." Du Ruhui said with a smile: "It just so happens that King Qin is not in the mansion, and the lower officials also want to come out for a walk, so they came over to see if the general needs help. ”

When Du Ruhui first arrived in the army, Li Xiaogong was indeed a little displeased. But in Guanxian City, after he chatted with Li Xuanba, he sincerely respected Du Ruhui, because every word Li Xuanba said, Du Ruhui expected it, if it were not for Du Ruhui's guidance, Li Xiaogong was likely to unknowingly expose his identity.

Li Xiaogong and Li Shimin have a close relationship, and after Du Ruhui defected to Li Shimin, he was regarded as his right-hand man, so the relationship between Li Xiaogong and Du Ruhui is a little complicated, they are both colleagues and hidden competition.

"Mr. Du, how credible do you think Xuanba's words are?" Recognizing Du Ruhui's ability, Li Xiaogong gave up the idea of comparing with him, and said seriously: "Thousands of war horses, how can he be willing to slaughter them?" ”

"Others may not, but Li Xuanba will definitely do it." Du Ruhui said in a firm tone: "Xiaguan has been with him for a while, and he understands his temperament quite well. To say it is good, this person is benevolent, to say it is ugly, he is indecisive, and he is indecisive when he should give up, and it is difficult to achieve great things. ”

When Li Xiaogong heard this, his pupils shrank, and he was now completely convinced of Du Ruhui.

At first, the Tang army marched to the city by night, and Du Ruhui said that Li Xuanba did not dare to go out of the city, but Li Xuanba really couldn't hold out.

Subsequently, Du Ruhui asked Li Xiaogong to send someone to dig a trench in front of Li Xuanba, and guaranteed that Li Xuanba would not lead the army out of the city to invite the battle.

"Filial piety, sir, since Li Xuanba is willing to kill horses for food, why do we besiege the city and wait for him to run out of food and grass?" Li Xiaogong came back to his senses and arched his hand,

"Xia Guan never said that he would run out of food and grass." Du Ruhui smiled gloomily, creepy. (To be continued.) )