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The war between the two lakes is coming to an end!

As Li Tang talked about, Xiao Milling is just a dry bone in the grave, and it is not worth paying too much attention to. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoAt the beginning, Li Yuan had an incident, and Xiao Milling turned himself in like a duck; However, Empress Dowager Xiao only gained a firm foothold in Jiangdong, and this person immediately turned against Li Tang. not only killed the officials sent by Li Tang, but also established himself as a king, living in the land of two lakes and dreaming of being an emperor.

Perhaps, in Xiao Miao's view, it is not difficult to fight against Li Tang with the power of Empress Dowager Xiao.

It's just that Li Tang's fierceness was beyond Xiao Miao's expectations.

Li Shimin was originally a person who was good at using soldiers, and Li Jing specially planned for him, and while resolutely carrying it out, there were many more flexible and deceitful things that were unique to Li Shimin. The siege of Yidu made Xiao Mo very nervous. He didn't dare to take it lightly, and hurriedly ordered Dong Fuzhen to send troops from Jingmen to rescue him. However, Li Shimin's siege should be fake, and peeping at Jingmen is real. As soon as Dong Fuzhen's reinforcements were dispatched, Li Shimin immediately dispatched Li Ying to ambush him halfway...... On February 28 of the fourth year of Wude, Li Daoxuan, who had fought with Fang Xuanling in Jingshan, suddenly crossed the river and besieged Jingmen.

Jingmen is the gateway to Gangneung.

Once Jingmen is lost, Jiangling is in danger.

But at this time, Xiao Mo didn't have too many soldiers and horses in his hands, and at the same time, he had to defend Jiangling, how could he have the spare strength to rescue the siege of Jingmen?

In desperation, Xiao Mo had no choice but to send an envoy to Qiantang again, imploring the Empress Dowager Xiao to send troops to rescue her.

It's just that Qiantang is ...... now On February 26 of the fourth year of Wude, Empress Dowager Xiao issued an edict ordering Xie Yingdeng to lead his troops to abandon Jiangdu.

With 30,000 elite soldiers, he quickly crossed the river in the middle of the day and defended Jiangning to resist Li Tang's attack. Jiangning is the gateway to Jiangzuo. Backed by Zhongshan Mountain, facing the river. If Jiangning is lost, then Li Tang can reach Qiantang unimpeded.

It is no exaggeration to say that Jiang Ning is Xiao Sui's life and death line.

Facing Su Dingfang and Xu Shiji, who were driving straight into the country like a bamboo, where did Empress Dowager Xiao have any spare strength to rescue Xiao Miao.

In fact, if she didn't know Xiao Miao's condition, Empress Dowager Xiao would still want to ask Xiao Mi for help.

In this situation, Xiao Miao's previous rhetoric of 'defeating Li Tang on the left side of the river' seems to have become a joke.

―――――――――――――――――――――――――― March, there was sporadic rain.

Fishing fires are lit on the river, revealing endless tranquility.

Li Shimin, under the escort of Qin Qiong and Cheng Zhijie, quietly came to Jingmen City from Yidu.

At this time, Jingmen was already surrounded by the Tang Legion...... Li Daoxuan poured nearly 150,000 soldiers and horses from the two prefectures of Henan, and the siege of Jingmen was impenetrable. Zheng Yuanshou, the former governor of Yuzhou, completed the task after the soldiers and horses were handed over to Li Daoxuan.

And although Li Daoxuan was only eighteen years old and commanded an army of 100,000, he was like an arm.

Since arriving in Gongxian County at the age of twelve, under the training of Li Yanqing and others, Li Daoxuan is no longer the reckless teenager.

With Li Yanqing's big victories again and again, Li Daoxuan's admiration for Li Shimin has gradually shifted to Li Yanqing. As the saying goes, the power of example is endless. When Li Daoxuan admired Li Shimin, he envied him that the Xuanjia Heavenly Soldiers were invincible and invincible; admired Li Shimin for fighting first and bravely killing the enemy. However, in Gong County, Li Daoxuan learned to plan and act. The killing of the enemy that he admired earlier had now turned into reckless behavior in his eyes.

Upon learning of Li Shimin's arrival, Li Daoxuan immediately greeted him out of the camp.

I saw him respectfully stepped forward to salute Li Shimin, "The last general Li Daoxuan, meet Shang Shuling, General Tiance." ”

"Nineteenth brother, why are you so polite?"

Li Shimin jumped off the horse and helped Li Daoxuan up.

Li Daoxuan said with a straight face: "In the barracks, the law is strict. The general is the commander of Jiang Zuo, and the last general can be rude. ”

In his words, there is great respect.

But Li Shimin could feel that Li Daoxuan was inexplicably alienated in respect.

couldn't help but smile embarrassedly, Li Shimin said: "The nineteenth brother has grown up!" ”

Since the twelfth year of the Great Cause, Li Daoxuan left Xiazhou and arrived in Gongxian County, and the two have never seen each other again.

Perhaps, in Li Shimin's impression, Li Daoxuan is still the child who is ignorant and revolves around him all day.

It's just that this meeting made Li Shimin disappointed.

Li Daoxuan and him seem to be a little less close and more unfamiliar.

The two returned all the way to the big tent of the Chinese army, and Li Shimin praised: "Although Dao Xuan is young, this deployment of troops is very tight." ”

Judging from the arrangement of Li Daoxuan's camp, Li Shimin did not dare to underestimate it.

He originally came to Jingmen with the intention of wooing and annexing the soldiers and horses of Xiangzhou, but now it seems that it is a little difficult.

Li Daoxuan's use of soldiers, although he is a little immature, has no flaws.

This also made Li Shimin's excuse for wanting to annex Xiangzhou soldiers and horses suddenly became much less.

Li Daoxuan said: "When the general came to Jingmen, I don't know what advice he had? ”

"Nineteenth brother, our family doesn't speak two words.

Now, the rear beam is about to be submerged, and Xiao Milling is no longer a concern. The battle of Jingmen is not so much the key to destroying Liang, but the key to pacifying Jiangzuo. According to the detailed investigation, Xiao Sui Shangshu ordered Fang Yanqian to die a few days ago, leaving only Zhang Zhongjian alone to support the crisis. Xiao Sui gathered troops and horses, abandoned Jiangdu, and defended Jiangning, which made the battle of Pingjiang Zuo a little complicated...... However, what Gu was most worried about was the Sui army soldiers and horses under the command of Jingshan Fang Xuanling. Although there are not too many soldiers and horses under this Fang Xuanling, they are all sharp soldiers in the army. At the beginning, Fang Xuanling attacked Yingzhou, and Fang Yanqian transferred almost all the old departments of Danyang in the past to Fang Xuanling's account...... If the house thief is not destroyed, Jiangzuo will have a hard battle. ”

Li Shimin's eyes burned and he stared at Li Daoxuan.

He hoped that he could see what he was thinking from Li Daoxuan's face.

But Li Daoxuan is no longer the kind of stunned boy who is just starting out. After four years of training in Gong County, I have learned that joy and anger are invisible.

He said in a deep voice: "What the general said is extremely ...... The last general fought with Fang Xuanling several times, and the soldiers and horses under his command were indeed brave. It is often said that Danyang has been a strong soldier since ancient times, and its name is well deserved. Fang Xuanling was in Jingshan and stationed 60,000 Danyang soldiers. Previously, Du Fuwei was defeated and brought another 20,000 horses.

Fang Xuanling now has a total of 80,000 soldiers in his hands, and if he wants to eat these 80,000 warriors in one bite, I'm afraid it will not be easy. ”

"So, I need the cooperation of my nineteenth brother."

Speaking of which, it's already clear!

Li Shimin almost told Li Daoxuan directly: "Give me the soldiers and horses in your hands, and you can do whatever you like." ”

Li Daoxuan frowned and was silent.

After a moment, he raised his head under Li Shimin's hopeful gaze, "General, how do you hope that the last general will cooperate?" ”

Li Shimin looked at Li Daoxuan, and his heart was so bitter.

He knew that if he said it, then his brotherhood would fade.

However, Li Jing once said in the Ten Strategies of Pingnan: If Li Shimin wants to compete with Li Jiancheng, then he must have military power in his hands.

Li Daoxuan's attitude was ambiguous, and he never showed any intention of taking refuge.

And Li Shiming boiled this battle of Pingnan, to put it bluntly, in order to seek military exploits, gain greater prestige, and at the same time control Jiangzuo's soldiers and horses.

Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang's progress is too fast!

quickly made Li Shimin feel the inexplicable pressure.

If Xu and Su successfully crossed the river, then in this battle of Pingnan, Li Shimin's brilliance would be reduced by at least fifty percent.

Or, Xu and Su return to the Shun Tiance Mansion.

Or, Li Shimin restrained the soldiers and horses of Xu and Su, so that Pingjiang's left first merit would not be lost to other families.

Submission?

Li Shimin must have raised his hands and feet in favor.

If Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang are willing to take refuge in Tiance Mansion, he will definitely be like a tiger.

Whether it is Qin Qiong or Cheng Biting Jin, he is a general, not a handsome talent. As far as this is concerned, Li Shimin is very clear in his heart.

Li Jing is not by his side now, while Wang Tong is good at strategy and not good at military affairs.

Why doesn't he want Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang to defect?

Before coming to Jingmen, Li Shimin did not send someone to listen to the tone of Xu and Su. But the results of the feedback made Li Shimin disappointed. Whether it is Xu Shiji or Su Dingfang, his attitude is very ambiguous. Although he did not refuse, he did not agree.

In fact, if you don't agree, you say no!

Xu and Su's loyalty to Li Yanqing made Li Shimin jealous.

In fact, for the gang of people under Li Yanqing, Li Shimin can be said to be extremely red-eyed.

Du Ruhui is upright and decisive; Luo Shixin is brave and invincible; Liu Heimin is treacherous and flexible, and Xin Wenli is calm and spicy...... But these people are loyal to Li Yanqing. Li Shimin sent people to test Du Ruhui and others before, but the results were not very satisfactory.

As for Xu Shiji, it was Li Yanqing's hair.

And Su Dingfang has worked for Li Yanqing for two generations.

In addition, there are still Pei Xingyan and Xue Wanche, who have close contacts with Li Yanqing.

Xue Shui is talented, famous, and unruly, but he is full of praise for Li Yanqing...... Li Yanqing, Li Yanqing, Li Yanqing!

No matter where you go, you will hear Li Yanqing's name.

Even when he was stationed in Kuizhou, Li Shimin often heard the words Li Yanqing.

Kuizhou belongs to Bashu, and there are many mountain slang officials. However, Li Yanqing is still the concubine of the slang bureaucracy, and even the bureaucrats are willing to submit to him.

Li Yanqing's three words brought too much pressure to Li Shimin.

If there was no Li Yanqing, even if Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang refused to surrender, Li Shimin would not mind the two of them taking meritorious service. But the problem now is that if these two people win the first credit, they will inevitably be recorded in Li Yanqing's name. Even if Li Yanqing is now thrown in the wilderness of Lingnan, it can still bring endless confusion to Li Shimin.

Now, look at Li Daoxuan's condition...... Li Shimin hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Fang Xuanling is calm and spicy, and he is scheming.

He knows the truth very well, but if you don't show flaws on your side, he will definitely not be fooled...... Fang Yanqian's death made Xiao Sui in turmoil. As soon as Zhang Zhongjian eases his breath, he will definitely transfer Fang Xuanling, the 80,000 soldiers, back to Jiangzuo. In this way, even if Houliang is pacified, then the next step to capture Jiangzuo will inevitably have a huge impact...... Nineteenth brother, Gu Shi didn't want the soldiers to die in vain, so he decided to wipe out Fang Xuanling on the bank of the river.

I need you to give up the right to send troops, and at the same time order Xu and Su to order Chen Bing, the second general of Xu and Su, Liyang and Jiangyang, not to cross the river for the time being.

Xu Su suspended his troops, Xiao Sui will inevitably relax, and he will not be in a hurry to transfer Jingshan soldiers and horses.

In this way, Lone can buy enough time to eliminate Fang Xuanling's Du Fuwei department...... It's just that you need to suffer some grievances, and at the same time, you have to go to Luzhou to persuade Xu and Su for Lonely, and try to delay time in exchange for fighters. ”

Li Daoxuan was silent, but in his heart, he couldn't help but sigh.

A sense of loss, spontaneously arises.

He didn't know what it was, he just felt disappointed.

The battle in the court has now spread to the army...... No wonder Brother Yang Zhen said that it is not easy to be a pure soldier.

"The general supervises the battle in Jiangnan, and the last general is also under the command of the general.

Since the general has an order, the general will naturally obey...... It's just that I will truthfully report this matter to the imperial court, and I ask the general for forgiveness. ”

The tone became more and more indifferent, which made Li Shimin's heart feel even more bitter.

The nineteenth brother is no longer the child who believed what I said...... However, Li Shimin was not worried about any reproach from the imperial court. After all, this matter is justified, and the elimination of Fang Xuanling's department is indeed of great significance to pacifying the battle of Jiangzuo. It's just that this brotherhood, I'm afraid it's gone?

"I've wronged my nineteenth brother...... By the way, Dao Sect is not saying that he will arrive in Xiangzhou, and you haven't seen it for a long time! ”

Li Daozong was Li Yuan's cousin, and his father, Li Shao, died before Li Yuan's Dingding Guanzhong.

In the first year of Wude, after Li Yuan ascended the throne, he posthumously crowned Li Shao as the king of Dongping. Li Daozong, who was 14 years old at the time, was named the Duke of Luoyang County, and Zuo Qianniu was prepared. Since then, Li Daozong has followed Li Shimin and participated in the Battle of Baibi, with good achievements.

And he is one year older than Li Daoxuan, and the two are almost the same age, so they had a very good relationship back then.

Li Shimin wanted to use this way to redeem Li Daoxuan's mind.

It's just that Li Daoxuan smiled, "Brother Daozong's military affairs are busy, so I won't bother him...... Besides, Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang marched fast, and after I handed over the talismans, I immediately set off to persuade them, otherwise...... Hehe, the general knows, these two people don't quite obey my dispatch, if I don't go in person, I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade them. ”

The implication is clearly to tell Li Shimin, I don't want to get involved in your affairs.

I just want to be a pure soldier, military orders cannot be violated, and there is no problem with you asking me to hand over military power, but it doesn't mean that I don't have other opinions.

"The last general will go to prepare for the handover and retire."

Li Daoxuan gave up his hand and withdrew from the Chinese army's big tent.

Li Shimin smiled bitterly, looked at Li Daoxuan's back, and sighed helplessly.

"Your Highness, what are we going to do next?"

Cheng Yanjin stepped forward and asked softly.

Li Shimin cleaned up his ups and downs, "After Daoxuan handed over the military power, Ming said that the news immediately came out, saying that he was seriously ill and could not continue to take care of military affairs. As soon as the soldiers and horses were met, they were taken over by the Taoist Sect...... After three days, the Taoist sect arrived at Jingmen. ”

Changing generals in battle is a taboo for soldiers.

Li Shimin understands this truth, and Fang Xuanling also understands it.

This is also the main reason why Li Shimin secretly arrived in Jingmen. He wanted to create an illusion, that is, the Tang army in Jingmen was in chaos and led Fang Xuanling to cross the river and attack. As long as Fang Xuanling is killed, it is equivalent to cutting off one of Xiao Sui's arms.

Similarly, if Fang Xuanling is defeated, the Jingmen Liang army will inevitably be chaotic.

When the time comes, he can seize Jingmen and capture Jiangling ...... "the ...... of Lingnan"

"Xinggong must have arrived in Jiaozhou now.

Qiu He has long had the intention of surrendering, and Lao Qiu persuaded him in the past, and it will be no big deal. Xiao Milling perished, and Jiaozhou returned to Shun...... The situation in Lingnan will inevitably become more complicated. ”

The situation in Lingnan has become complicated, is there any benefit to Li Shimin?

Maybe not, but at least it can give Li Yanqing a headache over there, and he can't withdraw for the time being and interfere in the war in Jiangnan.

It's just that I don't know if Fang Xuanling will be fooled?

(To be continued)