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For 50 days, Gangneung was almost soaked in blood, and the number of dead and wounded on both sides reached tens of thousands.

That doesn't sound like a huge number.

But considering that during the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was no political and ideological work, and the soldiers naturally did not have any lofty ideals. can fight Joss fiercely, and its tragedy can be seen...... However, it was Xiao Miao's crazy resistance that made Empress Dowager Xiao calmly arrange in Qiantang. Up and down Jiangdong, a total of about 100,000 people were willing to leave with Empress Dowager Xiao. Among them, most of them are young and strong...... Zhang Zhongjian knows that this road is long and risky. If you bring a group of old, weak, sick and disabled, I am afraid that not many people will be able to reach their destination alive.

The Zhang family in Wu County also left many old and weak.

However, they did not stay in Wu County, but before Empress Dowager Xiao set off, they went to Lingnan with Xie Yingdeng's subordinates.

Li Yanqing promised Zhang Zhongjian that he would treat the Zhang clan well.

Although Zhang and Li are in a hostile position, they trust each other.

Since Li Yanqing has made a promise, Zhang Zhongjian will not have the slightest doubt. He knew that those clansmen who stayed in the Central Plains would definitely be able to grow rapidly under the protection of Li Yanqing. In order to express his gratitude, Zhang Zhongjian handed over some unknown Zhang's properties to Li Yanqing. The Zhang family is a large family, with a lot of land and property under their name, but they also have many secret businesses.

Li Yanqing got such a force, and he was naturally very satisfied.

It's just that ―――――――――――――――――― Li Yanqing was satisfied, but Xiao Mo cried!

With the Empress Dowager Xiao leaving Nanyang, the situation in Jiangdong changed greatly...... Li Daoxuan was in Luzhou, and when he learned that the Jiangdong defense line had actually become a plate of scattered sand, he immediately ordered Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang to lead their troops to cross the river from Jiangyin and Liyang at the same time...... Since Xie Yingdeng had evacuated Jiangning, Li Daoxuan was almost unimpeded all the way.

In the absence of particularly tenacious interception, in just twenty days, it fought all the way from Jiangyin to Qiantang and captured the West Uterus; Li Daoxuan and Su Dingfang went smoothly, and Xu Shiji was also unhindered all the way. He crossed the river from Liyang and advanced westward. All the way like the wind and clouds, when Li Daoxuan occupied Qiantang, Xu Shiji also conquered Ezhou, occupied Hutou Mountain, and the troops went as far as Fangqiao in Hongzhou.

If it is said that the evacuation of the Empress Dowager Xiao made Xiao Mo desperate, then Fang Xuanling did not say a word about withdrawing, and the news that Xu Shiji conquered Hutou Mountain made Xiao Mo completely give up the resistance.

It's just that at this time, even if Xiao Mo had the heart to surrender, Li Shimin couldn't agree.

The Tang army was obviously red-eyed, especially after paying a huge price, Xiao Mo actually asked to surrender? How could Li Shimin let him get his wish!

At the end of the summer of the fourth year of Wude, after more than 60 days of bloody battles, the city of Gangneung was broken.

At the moment of attacking Jiangling, Li Shimin issued an order that could be said to be dizzy: Slaughter the city!

If it weren't for his impatience, Li Shimin would definitely not have issued such an order. But in the battle of Jiangling, the losses of the Tang army were really too heavy. He tried his best in Gangneung, but the result was a loss of troops; Who knew that the Empress Dowager Xiao of Jiangdong actually didn't resist at all, and actually left so silently...... The most hateful thing is that Li Daoxuan, who was dismissed from military power by him, took the entire Jiangdong without blood, which was completely unacceptable to Li Shimin. He worked hard, and finally cheapened Li Daoxuan, so how could Li Shimin's heart be smooth?

Therefore, as soon as this massacre order came out, Gangneung suddenly became a hell of sincerity!

"I didn't expect Erlang to do such a thing......"

Li Yanqing shook his head lightly and sighed.

When he learned that Li Shimin ordered the slaughter of the city, Li Yanqing was also surprised.

According to his understanding of Li Shimin, if this guy was not angry, he would never have done such a thing. Although it is said that the slaughter of the city has existed since ancient times, it can be regarded as a common occurrence. But that doesn't mean you can slaughter a city. As soon as the order to slaughter the city came out, Li Shimin was bound to bear heavy pressure, and it would never be good for his reputation. Li Shiming's purpose in the Battle of Pingliang was to earn enough military merit and fame. Now, although there are military merits, they are divided by Li Daoxuan; ......"Son, if the King of Qin does such a thing, the court will definitely punish him."

King Qin is the great enemy of Gongzi, if he is punished, wouldn't it be very beneficial for Gongzi Yu? Why is Childe worried? ”

Shen Guang asked suspiciously.

At this time, they were sitting in a carriage returning to Xuanhua.

When he learned the news of Li Shimin's massacre of the city, Li Yanqing was overjoyed at first, but immediately fell into deep thought.

"Do you think Erlang will be punished for the massacre?"

Shen Guangqi said: "Wouldn't it? ”

Li Yanqing smiled and shook his head again, "In this battle of Pingnan, the one who benefited the most was none other than Daoxuan.

But if it is said that King Qin will be snubbed because of this matter, it may not be too big...... Now, the Prince of Chang'an is full-fledged, and His Majesty has become somewhat alienated from the Prince. If Li Shimin's victory is beautiful, His Majesty may not dare to recall him easily.

But this battle ...... If you look at it, the imperial court will issue an edict ordering Erlang to return to Chang'an.

However, I am sure that His Majesty will not be left out in the cold because of this, and will even be entrusted with a heavy responsibility...... Old Shen, do you know why? ”

Shen Guang was stunned and shook his head to indicate that he didn't quite understand.

"Your Majesty's talent, how can you not know Erlang's ambitions? Although Erlang is talented, this experience is a little less than a little after all...... If he has achieved great success, after returning to Chang'an, he will inevitably have a conflict with the crown prince, and may even shake the country's foundation because of this.

Although His Majesty is a little wary of the prince, on the whole, he is quite satisfied with the prince.

The King of Qin's outstanding statements and outstanding military achievements will inevitably pose a threat to the crown prince; But if the merit of King Qin is not high, and he is still slaughtering the city in Jiangling...... Hehe, I'm sure that in the end, His Majesty must reprimand him twice, and then he will inevitably reuse King Qin to balance the power of the crown prince.

His Majesty needs someone who can restrain the crown prince, but not someone who can replace the crown prince.

Look at it, it won't be long before there will be results! ”

Shen Guang couldn't help but scratch his head and smile bitterly, "The affairs in this court are complicated.

But in this way, wouldn't it have harmed the lives of many people......"

It makes sense to think about it.

Not everyone can be as sober as Li Yanqing, and there will definitely be many people who turn to King Qin.

But in this way, he said that after Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, he would inevitably go on a killing spree.

Li Yanqing smiled and said in a deep voice: "If you don't use it, you will be the enemy...... Whether it is a gentle wind and drizzle, or a storm, thunder, only in the prince's thoughts.

Perhaps, this is the so-called imperial mental trick! ”

Shen Guang still couldn't understand the mystery of this, so he simply closed his mouth.

Since you don't understand, don't bother. Anyway, as far as Shen Guang is concerned, he is now following Li Yanqing, as long as Li Yanqing is not involved, then he doesn't have to bother about it.

In the carriage, there was silence.

Li Yanqing didn't say anything more, and Shen Guang didn't talk about these things again.

After all, Chang'an is still far away for them now. At least for now, the ups and downs of Chang'an cannot blow Lingnan...... Outside the carriage, there was a sudden shouting and cheering.

Followed by the violent roar of the majestic sea: "The king of Henan is on patrol, who is blocking the road?" ”

"Don't misunderstand, it's your own people...... Please be the king of Henan for a thousand years old, just say that Luo Dou Shuai Ronggui is old in the twenty-four caves, and he has something important to ask to see the king of Henan! ”

Is it Luo Dou?

However, from the voice, the previous arrogance could not be heard.

The corners of Li Yanqing's mouth curled, showing a soft arc...... He nodded lightly and said to Shen Guang: "Yu'er, take the bait!" ”

(To be continued)