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Since the beginning of November, after Li Shimin was ordered to go out of Tongguan, he has successively captured Chousang, Mianchi, Qimenshan and Xin'an with the momentum of destroying and decaying.

In just over ten days, the Tang army conquered four cities.

Zhang Zhenzhou was defeated in successive battles, and had no choice but to retreat to the front line of Cijian and refused to fight to resist the offensive of the Tang army.

However, due to the menacing Tang army, and the Tang army in the Qilu region, it won one after another. After Li Daoxuan led the white-clothed army to break through the white horse and kill Wang Deren, he connected Xingyang and Qilu into one, which made Guanzhong and the Central Plains show a trend of merger. Li Tang's domination of the country seems to have become a foregone conclusion. Coupled with Zhang Zhenzhou's successive defeats, Guo Shiheng, the defender of Xiongzhou, couldn't help but be frightened and rebelled. After Li Shi's militia arrived in Cijian, Guo Shiheng secretly contacted Li Shimin, and when the time was ripe, he surrendered the city.

For a time, it also made Li Shimin in the limelight.

He won a great victory in the battle of Baibi, defeated the prestige of Liu Wuzhou, Song Jingang, and was invincible in Heluo.

However, Li Shimin also knows very well that the reason why he was able to drive straight into the army like a broken bamboo was that sixty percent of Wang Shichong's soldiers and horses were concentrated on the front line of the Yanshi. After Li Yanqing ordered Du Ruhui to sit in Yanshi, he had directly threatened the safety of Luoyang. Wang Shichong also did not expect that Guanzhong would brazenly use troops after repeated vicious battles when the national strength was exhausted, so that the troops on the Western Front were obviously insufficient.

As Dou Jiande went south, the pressure in Li Shimin's heart also increased.

How long can Li Yanqing stop Dou Jiande in Hebei? He didn't know what to do. originally thought that Li Yanqing would give up Jijun, and even give up Hanoi, and stick to the line of Xingyang. But he never thought that instead of giving up, he took the initiative to attack and capture Yecheng. This is of course an extremely clever and bold move, but in Li Shimin's opinion, it is a bit reckless!

The capture of Yecheng can only provoke Dou Jiande's murderous surname.

Li Shimin really can't figure out where Li Yanqing's courage came from?

He is so sure that he can defeat Dou Jiande? But what Li Yanqing should have done has been done! He captured Yecheng, which was equivalent to increasing the difficulty for Dou Jiande to go south, and bought enough time for himself to seize Luoyang and eliminate Wang Shichong.

Regardless of whether Li Yanqing can stop Dou Jiande, Li Shimin must take the eastern capital before Dou Jiande captures Xingyang.

This is no longer just a matter of victory or defeat, but also involves Li Shimin's reputation. You must know that since Li Yanqing announced his return to the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin's prestige has inevitably been greatly affected. Although everyone still doesn't know that Li Yanqing belongs to Li Valve, the reputation he has accumulated since childhood is enough to make many people fall for him. From the princes and ministers, down to the peddlers' pawns, when it comes to Li Yanqing, they don't respect 'Li Henan'. Although Li Shimin has a very high prestige in the army, when people say Li Tang, they must first speak of Li Yanqing, which makes Li Shimin carry a heavy mountain. In his heart, Li Shimin is unwilling to admit defeat!

Therefore, he must capture Luoyang......

Not only must you win it, but you must also play beautifully and majestically, and you can't let Li Yanqing overshadow it.

Unexpectedly, after Zhang Zhenzhou arrived in Cijian, he would never confront him head-on. Relying on the terrain of Cijian, he confronted the Tang army.

Cijian Tunzha has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and there are more Zhang Zhenzhou, Shan Xiongxin and other strong generals.

If Zhang Zhenzhou made up his mind to be a turtle, even if Li Shimin could capture Cijian, he would inevitably lose his troops. This is also an important reason why Li Shimin decided not to attack for the time being. If Cijian suffered heavy losses, wouldn't it be even more difficult to capture Luoyang?

After nightfall, the moon is bright and the stars are scarce.

Li Shimin was a little bored in the military tent, so he took Duan Yingxuan and other henchmen, and more than ten people quietly left the Tang army camp.

"General, where are we going?"

Among the entourage was a young man of twenty-five or sixteen with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes.

"Xiaoba, the moon is bright tonight, I want to climb high and investigate the Cijian camp."

That young man is Mao Xiaoba.

Last year, he was recommended by Princess Pingyang to work under Li Shimin. Because he is smart and quick-witted, he is quite able to observe words and feelings, so he is very popular with Li Shimin. In addition, he also learned a good swordsmanship in Maitreya in white back then, and his skills were also a good hand in Li Shimin's Qin Palace. Its swordsmanship is exquisite, only below Chai Qing. But if he wants to fight for his life, I'm afraid that Chai Qing is not his opponent.

Over the years, Mao Xiaoba has not only become more eye-catching, but also learned to read and write.

The various experiences in his early years made Mao Xiaoba understand that if he was a master of sincerity, it would be difficult to become a great man by relying on brute strength and cleverness alone. Only by being able to read and write can we gain more recognition and get more attention. Only in this way will he be able to stand firm.

Thinking about Li Yanqing, he was just a fake grandson of the Zheng family's eunuchs.

How can you become famous and rise to the top? Isn't it because he has read books, knows how to read, and can recite a few poems?

Therefore, in the days when he was hiding in Chang'an, Mao Xiaoba really spent a lot of money to read and write.

The reason why he was able to quickly gain a foothold in the princess's mansion was because of his ability to read and write. Now that he has arrived at the Qin Palace, Mao Xiaoba has become a member of the Qin Palace, which is very valued by Li Shimin.

Li Shimin stepped on his horse, and the group quietly left the Tang army camp.

Taking advantage of the night, more than a dozen people climbed the high post and had a bird's-eye view of the camp of Cijian Wang Shichong.

But seeing Wang Shichong's camp, it is scattered, and it is secretly in line with the gossip of the five elements. Cheng Yan Xing set up a village, the Chinese army was an infantry battalion, and there was a faint neighing of horses in the left and right cavalry camps. Looking at the flickering lights in the camp, Li Shimin's brows couldn't help frowning.

This Zhang Zhenzhou seems to be really a guy who knows the soldiers!

"Hachi, have you seen any mysteries?"

Although Mao Xiaoba has read books and knows how to read, he really doesn't know much about this art of war.

Hearing this, he couldn't help but smile, "General, it's not like you don't know Xiaoba's ability." It's better to say that this march and battle......

However, I see that the formation of the Zheng army is very close, and the terrain of Cijian is narrow, if it is forcefully attacked, I am afraid that it will take some hands and feet. ”

Li Shimin heard this and nodded with satisfaction.

To know is to know, and not to know is not to know.

Mao Xiaoba has a good grasp of this point and will never make mistakes.

Li Shimin said to Duan Yingxuan: "Although Xiaoba doesn't know the art of war, his vision is really not bad. It's not a good idea to attack. But if you don't attack it, I'm afraid it will delay time...... The battle situation in Hebei is still unclear, and we are afraid that we will not have much time. If it drags on for a long time, once Hebei loses, if you want to capture Luoyang, you will have to spend more time, which will be unfavorable to me. ”

Duan Yingxuan is a silent person.

It is very different from Mao Xiaoba's slightly rabbit surname.

He smiled slightly, but didn't say anything. Because Duan Yingxuan knew very well that he was not afraid of charging into battle, but when it came to marching and arranging, it was not his forte. Instead of talking about it, it's better to bury your head and do things. He is even more confident that Li Shimin will definitely be able to come up with a countermeasure.

"Alright, let's go back.

I have a general understanding of the situation of this cijian. After I went back, I discussed with Mr. Wang Tong to see how to solve this trouble. ”

Duan Yingxuan and Mao Xiaoba nodded in agreement.

The people turned their horses' heads and prepared to return from Gaogang.

Suddenly, a thunderstorm shouted from under Gao Gang: "The little thief of the Li family, dare to explore grandpa's camp?" Just let grandpa take you to see it clearly. ”

A team of Zheng Jun iron horsemen roared down the mountain.

As the head of the general, the crotch dismounted, the gold-topped jujube yang lance in the palm, the red face, as if dripping blood, and the eyes were red, as if breathing fire.

I saw him taking the lead and rushing towards Li Shimin.

Behind him, there were still 500 personal soldiers, who followed closely......

Li Shimin recognized it at a glance, and the person who came was a general under Wang Shichong, Shan Xiongxin.

Speaking of Shan Xiongxin, Li Shimin has also heard of it. This person originally followed Zhai Rang to occupy Wagang, and later from Li Mi. After Li Mi's death, Shan Xiongxin defected to Wang Shichong again, and won Wang Shichong's trust, and married his sister-in-law to Shan Xiongxin as his wife. It is said that this person and the Li family have a deep enmity like the sea...... What the specific grievances are, Li Shimin really doesn't know very well. I only know that Shan Xiongxin's ancestor seems to be a general of the Northern Qi Dynasty who was killed by his father, that's all. However, Li Shimin knew that this single Xiongxin had the courage to be unstoppable, and he was a rare tiger general. When Qin Qiong and Cheng Yanjin surrendered, they praised Shan Xiongxin.

Li Shimin said in his heart that it was not good, so he turned the horse and left.

Duan Yingxuan saw that the situation was not good, and hurriedly shouted loudly: "Little Ba, you protect the general and leave first, and I will stop this fang." ”

With that, he urged the horse to twist the gun and rushed towards Shan Xiongxin.

Speaking of which, this Ying Xuan is also an amazing general. But if it is with Shan Xiongxin, Duan Yingxuan is obviously not an opponent.

Shan Xiongxin's target had already locked up Li Shimin, and when he saw Duan Yingxuan blocking the way, he was immediately furious.

greeted each other with a lance, and stood with Duan Yingxuan. On the other side, Mao Xiaoba and more than a dozen other people escorted Li Shimin to turn around and leave. But before he could take many steps, he heard the rumbling of horses' hooves behind him.

Shan Xiongxin roared angrily: "Li family child, where to go? ”

Li Shimin peeked and saw that Shan Xiongxin had already chased after him. Presumably, Duan Yingxuan is not Shan Xiongxin's opponent, and now he is only afraid of more evil and less auspicious.

"General, go quickly!"

Mao Xiaoba shouted loudly, leading people to make a gesture and reflexively stop Shan Xiongxin.

Li Shimin knew that it would be difficult for him to escape. Shan Xiongxin brought five hundred people, which was enough to trap his group. Now the only way to do this is to try to drag Shan Xiongxin and wait for the rescuers to come. Thinking of this, Li Shimin suddenly reined in the war horse and took off the lance.

"Xiaoba, please come back quickly, please ask for reinforcements, I'm here, hold this fang."

With that, he swung his lance and rushed towards Shan Xiongxin. Mao Xiaoba did not hesitate, beat the horse and whipped away. As he ran, he hissed and shouted: "Quickly save King Qin, quickly save the general!" ”

Shan Xiongxin's target is only Li Shimin, where do you care about Mao Xiaoba?

Seeing Li Shimin rushing over, he laughed loudly, "Little doll, look where you are still fleeing!" ”

In terms of age, Shan Xiongxin is about 20 years older than Li Shimin. A gold-topped jujube lance, like a dragon going to sea, hangs with a sharp wind, stabbing Li Shimin. Li Shimin led more than a dozen personal soldiers and desperately dragged Shan Xiongxin back. However, although his martial arts are good, how can he compare to a fierce general like Shan Xiongxin? Whether it is from experience or skill, Li Shimin is not Shan Xiongxin's opponent.

After only four or five rounds, Li Shimin was a little unable to hold on.

He shook his lance, forced Shan Xiongxin back, and then fled. At this time, Shan Xiong believed that he could let go of Li Shimin and chased after him.

Seeing that Shan Xiongxin was chasing closer and closer, and his own generals were even more killed and injured.

Li Shimin couldn't help but feel desperate and secretly complained to himself. Behind him, the sound of horses' hooves was getting closer and closer, Li Shimin gritted his teeth, turned over the horse, and wanted to fight with Shan Xiongxin, but at this time, he only heard the sound of the horse hanging the bell in the distance. A horse stepping on the snow rushed over like the wind.

Immediately general, holding a whip in both hands, a pair of ringed eyes, and a copper bell for Yasai.

"Thief general, don't hurt my lord!"

When Li Shimin saw the visitor, he was overjoyed and shouted loudly: "Jingde, save me!" ”

said that it was too late, it was fast, and Wei Chi Jingde had already rushed to the front. Shan Xiongxin also caught up with Li Shimin, the big lance was raised, and a strange python turned over and stabbed hard.

Yu Chi Jingde roared angrily, and the snow under his crotch suddenly accelerated, and he suddenly rushed behind Li Shimin. Double whip and one horizontal, one type of iron door latch, the bell collapsed the gold-topped jujube yang lance in Shan Xiongxin's hand. Without waiting for Shan Xiongxin to react, Wei Chi Jingde whipped and entangled Shan Xiongxin to death. At the same time, Li Shimin galloped on his horse, and at the same time opened his bow and arrows, shooting several Xiongxin's personal soldiers one after another.

From the direction of the Tang army camp, the sound of rumbling horses' hooves was heard.

I thought I had received a report from Mao Xiaoba, so I came to the rescue.

And Cijian Zhang Zhenzhou also learned the news and led his troops to come to reinforcements. After a short confrontation between the two sides at the high post, they each withdrew their troops. Zhang Zhenzhou took Shan Xiongxin and returned to Cijian Camp, while the generals of the Tang Army escorted Li Shimin away.

Mao Xiaoba took the opportunity to clean up the battlefield and found Duan Yingxuan's body in the middle of Gaogang.

After returning to the camp, Li Shimin was blamed by Wang Tong for a while. It wasn't until Li Shimin confessed again and again that Wang Tong's anger was finally calmed.

"I was able to get out of danger this time, thanks to Jingde's sacrifice of his life!"

Li Shimin sighed, took off his big hat as he spoke, and put his hands on Wei Chi Jingde's body.

However, I felt even more embarrassed in my heart: Wei Chi Jingde and I saved my life, but Li Yanqing is my brother of the same clan, how should I decide?

Every time he thinks about this, Li Shimin feels embarrassed.

Although under Wang Tong's choice, Li Shimin accepted Wei Chi Jingde. Correspondingly, he has to bear the grievances between Wei Chi Jingde and Li Yanqing. If in the future, when Li Yanqing learns the truth and wants to fight for his life with Jingde, which side should I stand on and who should I help?

As soon as he thought of this, Li Shimin was excited.

After the feast, they all returned to their tents. Li Shimin sat in the big tent in a daze, and did not sleep peacefully until it was ugly.

In a daze, Li Shimin heard a rush of footsteps outside the tent.

He hurriedly turned over and sat up, but saw a ray of sunlight shining through the small window of the cowhide tent.

It turned out that it was already dawn!

"General Qiyu, Hebei urgent!"

Li Shimin rubbed his cheeks vigorously, and his spirit suddenly lifted up.

He stood up, "Report in." ”

The herald took a dusty colonel and broke into the big tent.

"How is the battle situation in Hebei?"

"General Qiyu, yesterday it was said that General Qu Tutong got the news...... Li Henan defeated Dou Jiande in Yecheng before the third day. The Xia army had 180,000 soldiers and horses, and the whole army was defeated. Now, Dou Jiande is trapped in Yongnian County, Li Yiqiang, the king of Yan County, crosses Yishui, and the soldiers have pointed directly at Xindu. ”

(To be continued)