Half a month later, Pei Lian, Xiao Yu, and Chen Shuda reported the results of the review to Li Yuan.

“...... All the things that Tang Jian played were fulfilled, and Li Zhongwen did conspire with the Turks, wanting to take advantage of our army's conquest of Zheng Guo to lead the Turkic troops to attack Guanzhong. ”

Li Yuan was furious: "Such traitors are heinous and should be severely punished." ”

So, Li Yuan ordered Li Zhongwen to be executed, and the nine clans were connected.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time that there was no catastrophe, and Li Yuan rewarded the person who reported it and redeployed the defense of the state.

Li Yuan had to pay attention to the situation in Luoyang every day, and he believed that although Tang, Zheng, and Xia were still in a tug-of-war, the situation of the Tang army was very good, and victory was only a matter of time.

In order to encourage Li Shimin, Li Yuan issued an order to use Li Shimin's second son, Li Tai, to inherit the incense of Li Xuanba, the king of Wei, inherit the title, and grant Li Tai the Shangzhu Kingdom.

Li Xuanba is the third son of Li Yuan, and Li Tai, as the second son of King Qin, was crowned King Wei, which is a great favor for Li Shimin's father and son.

When Li Jiancheng learned the news, his mood was very complicated.

Although he knew his father's purpose in doing this, he didn't want to see this situation, and he had a strong premonition in his heart: as long as Li Shimin pacified Wang Shichong, from now on, he could only live under the light of Li Shimin.

And he can no longer control this fellow brother.

But the world must be unified by the Tang Dynasty, and this is the road that has to be taken.

......

Li Shimin was very happy after receiving the will, and at the same time, the fighting spirit in his heart was even stronger.

He's going to win bigger results and get more honors......

After Liu Wenjing announced the decree of the imperial eunuch, he privately pulled him aside and asked, "What's new in Chang'an recently?" ”

The eunuch in front of the emperor didn't know why: "What does Lu Guogong want to know?" ”

"Haha......" Liu Wenjing smiled, pretending to be bored and wanted to listen to the story: "Fighting every day, my heart is as tight as a string, I just want to listen to you tell interesting stories about Chang'an, relax and relax." ”

"That's right." The imperial eunuch relaxed and said with a smile: "Then I will have a good chat with Lu Guogong." ”

"Okay, it's just a truce today, let's go have tea."

Liu Wenjing led the imperial eunuch to his tent.

Half an hour later, the imperial eunuch left the tent and went to bid farewell to Li Shimin.

The henchman put down the tent door, walked to Liu Wenjing's side, and whispered: "I didn't expect that the charge of rebellion failed to pull Pei Lin down, it's a pity." ”

"Heh~"

Liu Wenjing let out a sneer, and the next moment, a calm expression returned to his face.

He picked up the teacup and slowly turned it in his hand, and his tone couldn't hear the slightest joy or anger: "After all, he is a favored minister, how can he be easily pulled off the stage." ”

"However, we investigated for so long, and it was not easy to catch him, and in the end, he didn't have any punishment and was rewarded, and his subordinates felt very unwilling." The henchman said angrily.

Liu Wenjing was not affected by it, and her expression was still flat: "I expected the result to be like this." ”

"Then why are you ......" The henchman paused, and his voice was lowered: "You also sent someone to report Pei Lian?" ”

"But I just want him to experience the dangers of prison."

......

Tiger Prison Pass.

Cao Zhanxing hurriedly ran into the tent of the Chinese army: "Lord, the last general will get a top-secret information." ”

At that time, Dou Jiande was discussing things with Liu Heimin and other generals, and when he heard this, he looked at him: "What information?" ”

"The last general found out that the Tang army had run out of forage and was about to graze on the north bank of the Yellow River." Cao Zhan said, his face could not hide his excitement.

Dou Jiande slapped suddenly, his expression was very excited: "Great, our opportunity has come." ”

Defeated again and again, this time, he is bound to fight a victory and frustrate the spirit of the Tang army.

"Cao Zhan, you continue to investigate the enemy's situation, once the Tang army is really grazing on the north bank of the Yellow River, come back immediately."

"Yes, Lord."

Cao Zhan immediately went to inquire about the information.

Dou Jiande instructed Liu Heimin: "Pass the order, the three armies will recuperate and be ready to fight at any time." ”

On the second day, Cao Zhan really found the traces of the Tang army, and immediately reported to Dou Jiande: "Lord, Li Shimin led hundreds of horsemen and war horses to cross the Yellow River, approached Guangwu from the south, and returned to the Tiger Prison Pass after wandering for a while.

"However, Li Shimin left dozens of people behind to graze cattle on the north bank of the Yellow River."

"How many horses?" Dou Jiande asked.

Cao Zhan thought for a while: "Probably...... Thousands of horses. ”

Hearing this, Dou Jiande summoned all the civil and military generals to discuss the battle plan.

Ling Jing stood aside, quietly listening to the others' discussions, until they said that they would line up at the mouth of the cow, and he finally spoke: "Lord, you must not line up at the mouth of the cow. ”

"Why?" Dou Jiande was puzzled.

The others also looked at Ling Jing.

Ling Jing replied: "There was a song in the army, 'Beans into the mouth of the cow, it will not last long'. It can be seen that the Lord is in conflict with the cow's mouth, and you must not go from the cow's mouth, so it is better to change the way. ”

Dou Jiande frowned, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"Hehe, that's nonsense."

Cao Zhan let out a sneer, his expression disdainful: "It's just a rumor, how can it be taken seriously?"

Perhaps, this rumor was spread by the Tang Army, and the purpose was to disturb the morale of the army.

"Rumors stop at the wise, Mr. Ling calls himself a wise man all the time, how can he still believe such a ridiculous ballad?"

In the face of Cao Zhan's sarcasm, Ling Jing was so angry that he blushed, and he wanted to refute it, but he was preempted.

Liu Ya said: "The Tang army is short of forage, and the war horses have not yet recovered their strength.

"The Niukou road is the nearest road, and if you go around to other long roads, you will inevitably lose the best opportunity to fight."

Ling Jing was gagged, and the words that came to his mouth slipped from his throat into his stomach.

Dou Jiande thought for a while, "You two are right, we must seize the opportunity and attack quickly." ”

Ling Jing wanted to persuade again, but was stopped by Dou Jiande: "This matter is so decided, there is no need to discuss it again." ”

“......”

At the end of the next day, Dou Jiande led all the men and horses to pour out of the nest and lined up from Banzhu out of Niukou.

The Xia army was bordered by the Yellow River in the north, Bishui in the west, and Queshan in the south, stretching for twenty miles, beating drums and advancing.

The scout saw it and immediately reported it to Li Shimin.

Some generals in the Tang army were very panicked, but Li Shimin said: "This war is exactly what I want." ”

Hearing this, Chai Shao's eyes moved, didn't the marshal do something secretly?

"Come with me."

Li Shimin took several generals and climbed the high hill to observe the distance with a telescope.

Other generals also took out binoculars to observe the enemy's situation.

After observing for a while, Li Shimin said to everyone: "It seems that after Dou Jiande raised his army, he has not encountered a strong opponent. ”

"What does the marshal mean by that?" Yu Wenxin asked.

Li Shimin smiled: "The Xia army is so noisy when he is in danger, and he is clearly despising us when he is close to the enemy camp.

"If we don't move, their morale will definitely be frustrated, and after a long time, the Xia soldiers will be hungry and unbearable, so they will naturally retreat.

"If we strive to pursue at this time, we will surely win......"

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