Mayi County, Daizhou, where the army of Li Jing Middle Road is stationed.

In the Chinese army tent, Li Jingzheng and the deputy general Chi Gong and Su Dingfang stared at the combat map to discuss the matter.

"This is the Evil Yang Ridge, and the Dingxiang garrison is only three hundred. I led 3,000 cavalry to attack at night, and it could be broken in an instant. Subsequently, he went straight to Dingxiangcheng ......"

Li Jing paused when he said this, and said: "I just don't know if Peng Yu and they have mixed into the city, if they have mixed into the city, even if they can't say that Yang Zhengdao can't be defeated, there is a special combat team of the first squadron that should be combined with the outside, then it can also break the battle in one battle." ”

Wei Chigong said: "It is said that Peng Yu and they should have arrived in Dingxiang City yesterday morning. According to the combat style of the special operations team, it should have infiltrated the city last night. Then, it depends on how Peng Yu can meet Yang Zhengdao. ”

"Jingde, you don't seem to be worried at all about Peng Yu and them not being able to sneak into Dingxiang City." Li Jing smiled slightly.

Wei Chigong turned his face and said, "Senior Brother Yao, I have forgotten that a certain person has 'died' in the hands of the special combat team once. At that time, the city defense of Chang'an City was also strict, and the special combat team had not sneaked in. A little Dingxiang, not to mention his words. ”

Li Jing shook his head and said, "In a war, there is almost no same situation, and a small accident may lead to a complete loss." The same is true for formulating a battle plan, which is to think about defeat before thinking about victory, and it is necessary to work out several different sets of combat plans to deal with unexpected situations at any time. ”

"So-and-so was taught!" Wei Chigong arched his hand at Li Jing.

Li Jing waved his hand and smiled, and said, "It's still early before the attack is launched, and Zhao Yunze hasn't sent someone back to contact him." At this moment, we are just thinking about how to use the soldiers. The specific action plan can only be formulated after Zhao Yunze sends back the news! ”

At this moment, a guard entered the account and reported to Li Jingyu: "Chief Administrator, Zhao Yunze sent three special combat team members to report. They were already waiting outside the tent. ”

"Haha, there's news." Li Jing smiled and said to the guard: "Let them enter the account!" ”

"No!"

The guard withdrew from the tent, and immediately three special combat members entered the tent.

"The first squadron of the Imperial Sword Special Combat Team is covering Yong, and together with team members Hong Li and Lu Shun, we will meet the general manager."

"Excuse me!" Li Jing stroked his beard and smiled, "But Zhao Changshi has a military return?" ”

"Chief Administrator, Lord Zhao mixed into Dingxiang City yesterday morning and successfully said that Yang Zhengdao was lowered. That night, the Han army in Dingxiangcheng, under the command of Lord Zhao, annihilated all 3,000 Turkic soldiers in Dingxiangcheng. Yang Zhengdao, the puppet king of Sui, brought all the officials and people of Dingxiangcheng to the Tang Dynasty. Gai Yong couldn't hide his pride and excitement, and reported to Li Jing.

"What! Dingxiang City has been restored! Li Jing was taken aback.

Wei Chigong and Su Dingfang were equally surprised. Yu Chigong said with a face full of disbelief: "What is Zhao Pengyu doing? We haven't sent troops yet, and Dingxiang City has been incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty? ”

Gai Yong took out a red cloth bag from his arms, and said: "My subordinate brought the surrender table of Yang Zhengdao, the pseudo-Sui king, and the battle report written by Lord Zhao, and the chief manager will know it at a glance." ”

"Hurry up!" Li Jing was impatient.

Gai Yong opened the red cloth bag and handed the two booklets to Li Jing.

Li Jing didn't look at Yang Zhengdao's demotion table, but first looked at Zhao Yunze's battle report. Wei Chigong took the table and looked at it.

Li Jing and Wei Chigong read their respective Chinese books and exchanged them again.

After the two of them finished reading the two documents, they handed them to Su Dingfang together.

"This Zhao Yunze is really ...... Really...... -stirring sticks! Li Jing didn't know how to describe Zhao Yunze, so he had to use the vulgar saying "-stirring stick". However, the look of excitement on his face was palpable.

"I'm!" Wei Chigong slapped his thigh and said angrily, "I finally looked forward to a big battle, but because of Zhao Yunze's mixing, a certain sword can't see blood again." ”

Li Jing shook his head with a smile, and also sighed: "Three years ago, Zhao Pengyu conspired with Shuo alone. Last year, he sent an envoy to the Turks, and he attracted the Turks to attack Jieli. This time it was even more straightforward, and directly captured Dingxiang City. If there were a few more Zhao Yunze in Datang, our old brothers would really be useless. ”

Su Dingfang also finished reading the battle report at this time, and he smiled slightly: "Lord Zhao has the demeanor of Sun Shenggong, the former chief of Sui!" ”

"'A soldier who surrenders without a fight, and a good man who is good. Therefore, the first army is attacked, the second is the enemy, the second is the army, and the next is the siege'. This time, Zhao Yunze was planning, communicating, soldiering, and attacking the city together, taking advantage of the enemy's situation, using enemy soldiers, and taking the enemy city. Attacking the heart and planning the strategy of using troops, making it superb, a certain sigh is not as good! Li Jing praised.

"Come on, you don't have to praise this kid. We don't need to make a battle plan anymore. Let's think about how to take over Dingxiang City. Wei Chigong didn't have an iron face at this time, but said with a smile.

Gai Yong said at this time: "The chief administrator, Zou Ze, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites of Dingxiang City, has already set off from Dingxiang City and came to Ma Yi to discuss the surrender with the chief administrator. At the latest, it will arrive tomorrow at noon. ”

Li Jing said: "Then let's wait for this Dingxiang envoy in Mayi." ”

——Divide-cut-line——

Four days later, Li Jing's army marched outside the city of Dingxiang. Yang Zhengdao led the civil and military officials of Dingxiangcheng, holding Shun Biao, as well as the seal letter of the King of Sui, the talisman of the transfer of troops, etc., and knelt down in front of Li Jing's army to greet him.

Because Dingxiangcheng had not yet fought with the Tang army, Yang Zhengdao took the initiative to submit to the Tang Dynasty and annihilated 3,000 Turkic soldiers. After the discussion of the Dingxiang envoys Zou Ze and Li Jing, it was decided to change the "lower table" to "follow the table". The difference between one word and the meaning is completely different.

Li Jing took Yang Zhengdao's dedication to the city, and picked Yang Zhengdao up with both hands, and said good words to appease.

Immediately, Li Jing led 2,000 Chinese troops into the city. The rest of the army was stationed outside the city.

In Dingxiang City, the people welcomed the Tang Heavenly Army. Judging by their expressions, it seems that they were not forced, but sincerely welcomed the Tang army into the city.

——Divide-cut-line——

October 29, Taiji Palace in Chang'an City.

In the Wude Palace, Li Shimin looked at the music for a while, and suddenly looked up at the north.

"In one day, it's November. Li Jing's Middle Route Army is scheduled to start the Battle of Dingxiang in early November, and I don't know how they are prepared? Li Shimin said to himself.

Huang Dehai, who was standing on the side, said: "Your Majesty, General Li has been to Daizhou half a month ago, and General Wei Chi has already gone to Daizhou to train soldiers and horses. Now, they must be well prepared. ”

"I hope so." Li Shimin shook his head and said, "The Battle of Dingxiang is the first battle of this war. Li Jing can win this battle, there is no doubt at all. What I am worried about is whether the Central Route Army can quickly recover Dingxiang and achieve a great victory. This battle has been fought well, and the inspirational significance for the soldiers of other armies is extraordinary! ”

At this moment, an attendant outside the hall entered the hall and reported to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, Li Jing, the chief of the Dingxiang Road march, has a battle report. ”

"Battle report? Could it be that Li Jing launched it early? Li Shimin frowned, "Xuan!" ”

A dusty soldier entered the main hall.

Without waiting for the soldier to salute, Li Shimin said impatiently: "Submit Li Jing's battle report!" ”

"Yes!"

The soldier handed a bamboo tube to Huang Dehai. Huang Dehai inspected the fire paint seal of the bamboo tube, opened the bamboo tube, and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin poured the bamboo tube down, and two booklets rolled together fell out. Li Shimin first picked up a booklet with a beautiful cover, opened it and looked at the title, and said in surprise: "Yang Zhengdao's Shun table? What's going on? ”

He immediately looked at the contents of the order. After reading the order, he immediately read another booklet. This is Li Jing's war report.

"Hahahaha...... Zhao Yunze lives up to my expectations! Another great achievement! ”

After Li Shimin finished reading Li Jing's battle report, he burst out laughing.

Huang Dehai hurriedly joked: "Your Majesty, could it be that Lord Zhao assassinated Yang Zhengdao again like he did when he was seeking Shuo Fang three years ago?" Huang Dehai, as Li Shimin's personal chief eunuch, naturally knows when to do something, and he also saw Li Shimin's excitement, so he wanted to have a fun, so that Li Shimin's joy had someone to share.

"Not really. If he assassinated Yang Zhengdao, there would be no Yang Zhengdao's obedience. Li Shimin was excited at this time, and he didn't care about Huang Dehai inquiring about this kind of military affairs, picked up Yang Zhengdao's smooth table, and said to Huang Dehai.

Zhao Yunze mixed into Dingxiang City, said that Yang Zhengdao had surrendered, and commanded Yang Zhengdao's soldiers and horses to annihilate all the Turkic soldiers in Dingxiang City. Dingxiang City, recovered! ”

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Huang Dehai hurriedly congratulated Li Shimin.

The rest of the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace also immediately followed Huang Dehai's example and congratulated Li Shimin.

"Hahahaha...... This is not the joy of one person, but the joy of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin laughed.

After speaking, he said to the soldier who delivered the letter: "You have worked hard all the way back to Chang'an. I have a big reward! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The soldier hurriedly knelt down and bowed.

Li Shimin also instructed Huang Dehai: "Take this sergeant to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to receive two pieces of coins and arrange for him to have a good rest." In addition, send someone to inform Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the eldest grandson Wuji to come to the Wude Palace! ”

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the eldest grandson Wuji came to the Wude Palace. The three of them are the heads of the general dispatch of the DPRK and China in the battle of the Tang Dynasty to exterminate the Turks.

Li Shimin handed over Li Jing's battle report and Yang Zhengdao's shun table to these three people for circulation.

Fang Xuanling and the others were also extremely excited after reading the battle report and the shun table.

"Your Majesty, since Dingxiang has been restored, the minister thinks that he can order other armies to launch an attack on the Turks!" Du Ruhui said. With that, he coughed violently.

"Keming, are you okay?" Li Shimin asked with concern.

Du Ruhui coughed for a while and said, "Thank you Your Majesty for your concern." The minister can still withstand it. ”

"Keming, you've been sick for more than half a month. If it weren't for the fact that the war hadn't started yet, I wouldn't have been able to make you work so hard anymore. You need to take a lot of rest. Li Shimin said to Du Ruhui again.

Du Ruhui smiled slightly and said, "This is an old disease, and when it comes to winter, I cough badly." When the spring is warm, it will be fine. ”

Li Shimin nodded, and said to Fang Xuanling and the eldest grandson Wuji: "Keming's proposal, what does Xuanling and the auxiliary machine think?" ”

Fang Xuanling said: "In this war, Datang is fully prepared, but the Turks are busy coping. Now that Dingxiang has been recovered, it is advisable to march as soon as possible and take the Turks by surprise. The minister also believed that the armies from all walks of life could send troops. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji also said: "It's time to launch." ”

Li Shimin nodded, and said, "Then I will issue an order to notify all the armies to send troops." In addition, since Yang Zhengdao has returned to the Tang Dynasty, you will also negotiate a plan for the aftermath of Dingxiangcheng as soon as possible. Li Jing still has a war, so he can't stay in Dingxiang for a long time. ”

Obey the order!