After observing, Li Shimin immediately returned to the camp, and he ordered: "Cheng Zhijie, you and Chang He immediately lead troops to reinforce the county seat of Lishui." ”

Cheng Zhizhi left the camp and led a thousand Xuanjia troops with Chang He to the county seat of Luoshui.

However, they were stopped by Cao Zhan on the way, and the Handong soldiers were outnumbered, and they all tried their best to intercept the Tang army.

Cheng Zhijie saw that the situation was not good, and led the troops to withdraw to the camp.

The first reinforcement failed, and Li Shimin quickly arranged a second reinforcement.

This time, Li Shimin gave Qin Shubao and Duan Zhixuan 5,000 cavalry and ordered them to obstruct the Han Eastern Army from building Yongdao.

But on the way, he was stopped by the Handong army, and after a fierce battle, the Tang army sacrificed many soldiers.

The enemy army was too fierce and the road ahead was impassable, so Qin Shubao and Duan Zhixuan had to return the same way.

The two reinforcements ended in failure, Li Shimin's face was ugly, and he asked Qin Shubao: "This time, how many men and horses did the rebels dispatch?" ”

"About twenty thousand." Qin Shubao replied.

Li Shimin was silent.

Li Yuanji saw that Cheng Zhijie and the others were frustrated, and gloated a little: "Didn't you say that the Xuanjia Army can defeat a hundred with one enemy, which is very powerful?"

"Why can't you beat 20,000 people? It's too useless, right? ”

"You ......" Duan Zhixuan was angry, and wanted to reason with him, but was stopped by Cheng Zhijie.

Cheng Zhijie said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "This defeat is indeed our fault.

"However, victory and defeat are common in soldiers, and this failure does not mean that they will all fail in the future.

"What's more, the war is not over yet, and it is too early to draw conclusions at this time."

Li Yuanji snorted contemptuously, turned to Li Shimin and said, "Second brother, haven't you always rewarded and punished clearly?

"They lost the battle and should be punished."

Qin Shubao's face changed.

Li Shimin met Li Yuanji's gaze, and his tone was cold: "At present, the enemy is the most taboo to punish the general, and it is also the most taboo to infighting.

"You are the deputy marshal, at this time you should consider how to defeat the enemy, instead of making a mistake at your own people."

In the face of Li Shimin's cold words, Li Yuanji felt that his cheeks were hot for a while, he was very annoyed, and rushed out: "I am maintaining military discipline, and there is no infighting."

"You are the one who protects them, and there is no distinction between public and private......"

"Bang!"

Li Shimin slapped his palm on the armrest and stood up.

His gaze suddenly became sharp, and his whole body exuded a breathtaking aura, which shocked Li Yuanji to take two steps back, opening his mouth slightly, but he didn't dare to continue speaking.

The other generals bowed their heads silently.

"Military discipline is to obey the command of the marshal in everything, you are only a deputy marshal, you can give opinions, but you can't make decisions for me, the marshal, understand?"

In the last three words, Li Shimin accentuated his tone and came with an unshakable majesty.

At this moment, Li Yuanji looked at Li Shimin, and suddenly saw the shadow of his mother from Li Shimin's face.

His mother had always disliked him, and treated him differently than her brothers, and she was very dignified to him......

Seeing that Li Yuanji was slow to answer, Li Shimin shouted: "Answer me." ”

The sudden roar frightened Li Yuanji's body, and he hurriedly replied: "Understood, understood, understood." ”

Li Shimin glanced at him deeply, and then glanced at everyone: "Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, one or two defeats can't say anything, as long as we can finally destroy the rebels and recover the lost territory, it is victory."

"Liu Wenjing, you and Li Junxian will lead troops to reinforce the county seat tomorrow."

"Yes, Marshal."

......

For the third reinforcement, Liu Wenjing and Li Junxian led 20,000 horses to the county seat of Luoshui.

Seeing that the Tang army was menacing, Liu Heimin hurriedly increased his troops to intercept the Tang army.

The battle was fierce, and after two days of fighting, the Tang army and the Handong army each lost more than 8,000 people, but the Handong army did not retreat and still stubbornly held back the Tang army.

Seeing this, Li Shimin ordered the troops to be withdrawn.

Liu Wenjing and Li Junxian immediately led the remnants of the army back to the camp.

The three reinforcements failed, the morale of the Tang army was frustrated, and Wang Junkuo, who was guarding the county seat of Luoshui, was also very anxious.

Li Shimin decided to change his strategy, he took out the map and said to the generals: "It seems that Liu Heimin will not give up if he does not capture the county town of Laoshui this time."

"He tried his best to prevent us from reinforcing the county seat of Zhushui, it must be that the grain in the city of Zhaozhou will not last long, so he is in a hurry to capture the county seat of Laoshui and open up the route for transporting grain."

Hearing this, Eldest Sun Wuji's eyes lit up: "Doesn't the marshal want to capture the rebels' grain route?" ”

"That's right." Li Shimin swiped his finger on the map: "As long as we capture Jizhou, Beizhou, Cangzhou, Yingzhou and other places, the rebels will have no food supply.

"At that time, even if Liu Heimin captures the county seat, there will be no food."

"The marshal is wise." Luo Shixin couldn't help but praise.

As a result, Li Shimin ordered Li Shixuan, Cheng Zhijie, Qin Shubao, Duan Zhixuan, Chang He, and Cheng Mingzhen to each lead 2,000 cavalry to raid Beizhou and other places.

As soon as they left, a soldier came to report: "Marshal, the rebel road is about to be repaired." ”

Li Shimin's heart sank, and he hurriedly climbed to the highest point in the south to observe the enemy's situation.

Through the binoculars, he saw that Yongdao was only a short distance away from connecting with the county seat.

The county seat is in danger.

Back in the camp, Li Shimin said to the generals: "Li Shichang and they have not yet captured Beizhou and other places, and we must keep the county seat of Lishui." ”

Then, he ordered: "Wei Chi Jingde, you go and order 5,000 soldiers and horses, and I will personally destroy the rebels' road." ”

When everyone heard this, they objected: "You are the boss, how can you risk your life?" ”

Luo Shixin stood up and volunteered: "The last general is willing to go to reinforce the county town of Zhushui, please sit here steadily, I will definitely destroy the rebels' Yongdao." ”

"Yes, Marshal, I'll leave the matter of reinforcing the county seat of Zhushui to them." The eldest grandson Wuji followed Luo Shixin's words.

Other generals dissuaded Li Shimin one after another.

At this time, an untimely voice appeared in the tent.

Li Yuanji said: "The second brother is a victorious general, he has never lost a battle, if you go out, you will definitely be able to defeat the rebels and keep the county seat." ”

This may sound like a compliment, but if you listen closely, you can see the bad intentions in it.

Li Shimin heard it, and Liu Wenjing and other generals also heard it.

Before Li Shimin spoke, Luo Shixin asked for battle again: "The last general asks for battle, please ask the marshal for permission." ”

Li Shimin looked at him, moved in his heart, and agreed: "Okay." ”

On the second day, Li Shimin climbed to the highest point in the south and waved the flag in the direction of the county seat.

Wang Junkuo had been guarding the city wall, and when he saw the flag in the distance, he hurriedly leaned over and lay on the battlements, took out a telescope and looked at it.

It was Li Shimin who was giving him an order in the language of the flag: flanking attack.

After receiving the order, Wang Junkuo waved his flag in response.

He moved his binoculars and saw that Luo Shixin was running in his direction with people, so he ordered left and right: "Be ready, go out of the city at any time to meet the battle." ”

"Yes, General."

The Tang army in the county seat of Zhushui quickly moved into action.

"Lord, Tang Jun is here again."

Sensing the movements of the Tang army, the scout hurriedly reported to Liu Heimin.

After winning three battles, Liu Heimin was very proud, and he didn't take Tang Jun seriously.

He waved his hand lazily and called a general at random: "Dong Kangmai, you go and intercept ......"

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