Chapter 443: The Brotherly Conflict Intensifies

Liang Shi were killed, the entire Shuofang, Yan'an, Diaoyin, Honghua and other counties fell into the hands of Li Xin, since then, there is no enemy in the northwest can threaten Li Xin, in March of the first year of Yining, the entire Longyou has entered the spring season, Li Xin settled Longyou, under the escort of Cheng Biting Jin and Du Ruhui, the class teacher returned to the court, and of course there were Li Xuanba and others who accompanied him. Li Xin still brought 10,000 horses this time, after the Liang division was killed, leaving nearly 60,000 troops, Li Xin selected 3,000 elites from it, and then drew 1,000 people from his own guard army and placed them in the army, on the one hand, to enrich the strength of the army, and secondly, to monitor the entire Longyou land.

The army marched for two months before arriving at the Beijing Division, the entire Beijing Division was shaken, Pei Shiju and other military generals came out to greet him, that is, even the Son of Heaven of Yining also sued the Taimiao for this, and added Li Xin fake Huang Yue, and named his eldest son Li Chengzong as the king of Hanzhong, and the eldest daughter Li Tong as the princess of Mingyue. For a time, Li Xin's prestige increased greatly.

And for Li Xin's victory, it also caused a shock in the world, it can be said that Li Xin's strong Qin momentum has been achieved, occupying Tongguan, looking at the world, and the world's heroes dare not compete with it.

In the land of annexing the state, after Li Shimin defeated Liu Wuzhou, after hearing the news, he could only look up to the sky and sigh, Li Xin only led 10,000 troops to defeat Liang Shidu, subdued the land of Longyou, and led tens of thousands of troops himself, with the support of the Guanlong family and the Bingzhou family, he barely defeated Liu Wuzhou, but let Song Jingang go. Compared with Li Xin's achievements, Li Shimin can only look up to the sky and sigh. Originally, he wanted to make persistent efforts, completely defeat Song Jingang, and win the land of annexing the state, but unfortunately, Li Yuan's edict summoned Li Shimin back.

"His Royal Highness the King of Qin, could it be that His Majesty is preparing to use force against Dou Jiande?" Liu Wenjing rode a war horse to Li Shimin's side, as Li Shimin's main supporter, Liu Wenjing felt it. In the past few days, Li Shimin's face has been very poor, even on the way back to the court, Li Shimin's face did not have any happy look, as if he had not defeated Liu Wuzhou and gained a lot of territory.

"Father and the crown prince are ready to make a move on Luoyang." Li Shimin said in a low voice. His face was gloomy, Li Shimin was in charge of the military, not political affairs, and he analyzed from the military aspect that attacking Luoyang at this time was clearly an act of seeking death. Whether it is Li Xin, or Wang Shichong of Luoyang, or even Li Mi, they will not allow Luoyang to fall into the hands of Li Yuan.

"Luoyang is the eastern capital, Yang Guang invested a lot of manpower, material and financial resources in Luoyang, and the capture of Luoyang is equivalent to the seizure of the world. The emperor's interest in Luoyang is also in the past. Liu Wenjing said in a low voice: "Your Highness, what we have to do now is to capture Luoyang in the shortest possible time." Give Li Xin no chance to react, so that it will be possible to capture Luoyang. ”

Liu Wenjing knew why Li Yuan wanted to seize Luoyang, it was nothing more than that he took a fancy to Luoyang's political status, and Li Xin occupied Chang'an. It is equivalent to occupying an innate advantage, and Luoyang can only be a city second only to Chang'an, and Li Yuan's occupation of Luoyang is equivalent to having the capital to compete with Li Xin politically. Those Guanlong families who had lost hope and trust in him could support Li Yuan again, and even Luoyang, which was the base camp of the Kanto family, Li Yuan could not get the support of the Kanto family. In this way, it will be much easier to deal with Li Xin.

However, Liu Wenjing thinks that Li Shimin's consideration is also reasonable, occupying Luoyang, Da Zhao's army and military strength must be pressed in Luoyang, how many troops can be in the land of projectiles, not only to guard against Li Mi, but also to guard against Li Xin, Li Xin easily attacked Luoyang from Tongguan, but Da Zhao needs to support Luoyang and Merge Zhou, and there is a Yellow River in between, which is very troublesome to defend. If you attack Hebei, it will be different, after the Taihang Eight Paths, you can crisscross the entire land of Hebei, and Dou Jiande in Hebei has not been put in the eyes of Li Shimin at all.

"The land of Hebei is vast, if we can occupy Hebei, even if Li Xin occupies the entire land south of the Yangtze River, we will have a chance." Li Shimin said very politely.

In this era, the land of Hebei is a densely populated place, and although there are many thieves in Hebei now, there is no problem with the population; And if you get Hebei, it will be much easier to defend, so this is an important reason why Li Shimin occupies Hebei.

Liu Wenjing didn't say anything, he didn't know how to say this, it was related to the contradiction between Li Yuan, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin. As a courtier, Liu Wenjing naturally did not dare to meddle in the three.

"King Qin, look, the princess and King Qi are here." A fierce general held a long lance in his hand and broke over, but his face was gloomy and his fierce light flashed, it was Hou Junji, a fierce general under Li Shimin.

"Sanniang, Yuanji." Li Jiancheng's complexion changed, looking into the distance, but he saw a team of people in the distance, the leader was heroic, wearing red makeup, it was Li Xiuning, behind her, there was also an ugly-looking, fierce young man, it was Li Yuanji, the king of Qi of the Great Zhao Dynasty.

"Sanniang, Yuanji, why are you here? Could it be that what happened in Jingzhong? Although Li Shimin was very uncomfortable in his heart, he still greeted him, and there was still a smile on his face, without the slightest dissatisfaction just now.

"The general's squad returned to the court. I'll wait for nature to come and greet you. Li Xiuning smiled, arched his hand and said with a smile: "Shimin, my father has issued an order, you have made a merit in recruiting Liu Wuzhou, and crowned the King of Qin as Shangshuling and Tiance General, opening a government and building a mansion, and sitting above the kings, Shimin, congratulations." ”

"Admiral Tiance?" Li Shimin's face was stunned, he didn't expect Li Yuan to give himself such an official position, a Tiance general is nothing, but above this king, opening a government and building a mansion is not something that ordinary princes can do. He glanced at the two of them, but saw a trace of jealousy in Li Yuanji's eyes flashing, and his mood suddenly improved.

"Thank you, Father." Li Shimin suddenly smiled and arched his hand towards the south.

"Humph!" Li Yuanji felt a burst of resentment in his heart, the prince is no longer playful, Li Shimin has sealed the king of Qin and holds the military power, he will not say anything, but Li Yuan actually crowned him as the general of Tiance, ranking above the kings, which makes him unhappy, he is a hardcore supporter of Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin is above the kings, and he is on a par with the crown prince, once such a thing happens, I am afraid that the situation in the DPRK will change dramatically.

"Sanniang came here this time, I'm afraid there are other things!" Li Shimin didn't pay attention to Li Yuanji's rudeness, but looked at Li Xiuning and said.

"Someone from Luoyang is here, and I want to invite my father to Luoyang." Li Xiuning said: "It's just that this matter is very important, and my father wants to ask what you mean?" Li Xiuning's beautiful eyes swept over Li Shimin, and there was still a trace of worry in the depths of her eyes.

Li Shimin sneered in his heart, where was he asking for his own opinion, I thought that Li Yuan and the others had already made a decision without even asking, but now they want to consult their own opinions, I am afraid that they are worried about the siege of Li Xin, Wang Shichong, and Li Mi! Li Shimin sighed, can the army led by himself capture Luoyang? Li Shimin also has no bottom in his heart.

"Sanniang, I'm against it." Li Shimin thought for a while and said: "Our army has no advantage over Li Xin itself, can the people in Luoyang really let us enter Luoyang easily?" Wang Shichong and Li Mi just watched us enter? It's not that simple, we only have more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, tens of thousands of people staying in the state, and the remaining 100,000 people attack the three forces, does Sanniang think it's okay? Or are they ready to collude with the Turks? The Turks will not agree, Liu Wuzhou and Liang Shi have been defeated, and the Turks have not made a move, how can they follow our army to attack Luoyang? What about taking Luoyang? How to defend? Once Li Xin's soldiers and horses blockade the Yellow River, our Luoyang will be separated from Bingzhou, and it will be very difficult to defend. But attacking Hebei is different, we left a part of the soldiers and horses to garrison and Zhou, to guard against Li Xin, and the rest of the soldiers and horses can attack Dou Jiande, although Dou Jiande has many soldiers and horses, but he is not our opponent. And what we are facing is just Dou Jiande, don't worry about anything else. ”

Li Xiuning was silent for a while, in fact, she had been persuaded by Li Shimin. Li Xiuning is also very good in marching and fighting, at least stronger than Li Jiancheng. It's just that Li Yuan will really agree? In the end, I could only sigh.

"King Qin, although what you said is good, but don't forget, Luoyang City is high and deep, at this time, Lu Chu and others are in it, we can still occupy Luoyang in the fastest time, if it is in the future, I am afraid that such an opportunity will be difficult. King Qin lost such an opportunity, when do you think he will find such an opportunity next time? Li Yuanji suddenly said on the side.

"Yuanji, how do you speak?" Before Li Shimin could speak, Li Xiuning said dissatisfiedly.

Li Shimin's face changed slightly, but he didn't pay attention to Li Yuanji, but said calmly: "Although we can take advantage of it right now, but Luoyang, a place of four battles, and the army falling into it, is equivalent to falling into a quagmire, and will face the siege of Li Xin, Wang Shichong, and even Dou Jiande." If one day, Li Xin will attack Luoyang with Dou Jiande and Li Mi, what should it be? Can we fight on two or even three fronts? Is it possible to provide military food and grass? ”

"Hmph, you should tell your father and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince these words!" Li Yuanji didn't have the words to refute this matter, so he could only snort coldly.

"I will say, go and attack Luoyang, as long as I am here, the army will never attack Luoyang." Li Shimin said without thinking.

"Shimin, be cautious." Li Xiuning's face changed when he heard this, and he glared at Li Shimin dissatisfied.

"Okay, good, King Qin's words are very atmospheric, and Yuan Ji admires it." Li Yuanji's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he couldn't help arching his hand towards Li Shimin, flew on the war horse, turned around and left, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight. (To be continued......)