Chapter 735: The Clarion Call for a Counterattack
Two months later, the Tang Heavenly Army returned victoriously in the Eastern Expedition, and after more than half a year of campaigning, the entire territory north of the Asian continent was basically swept by the entire Tang Dynasty, and the areas that originally belonged to the Volga Protectorate became the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin is very smart, he did not kill them all, except for the Volga Baoguo's territories, the three kingdoms of Exorcism, Yaksha, and Wandering Ghosts, they did not commit an inch of land, and he made his reputation as a saint of all times known to the world.
Although these three kingdoms have not experienced wars, they have also seen the power of the Tang Heavenly Army, and before Li Shimin could speak, they themselves stood up and swore allegiance. The Tang Dynasty did not lose a single soldier, and took the Three Kingdoms under its command.
When the two reunited, Li Hao immediately used this incident to ridicule Li Shimin.
Li Shimin just smiled happily: "After dealing with the calculating Prince Li for so long, I have naturally learned these ways of deceit!" ”
Sure enough, Li Shimin, who rekindled the soul of King Qin, was also raising his hand, and he deserved to be the holy monarch of China for thousands of years.
Li Shimin followed Li Hao into the camp, and went to visit his daughter Li Mingda for the first time, the father and daughter had not seen each other for a long time, so naturally they exchanged pleasantries and said a lot of intimate words.
Later, Li Shimin looked left and right, but he didn't see any of the captives of the Volga Protectorate, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart: "Xiao Li, I have been paying attention to your front during the Eastern Crusade, and I heard that the Volga Protectorate's 500,000 troops were defeated by you, and most of them were captured by you, why haven't you seen any of them today?" ”
Li Hao shrugged: "What did Lord Yue-in-law mean by this?" The 300,000 army just eating every day is a lot of money, how can the son-in-law keep supporting them? In the past few months since the return of the Tang Heavenly Army, I have already sent a small number of people to the Turks and Tuyuhun! In the fierce battle more than half a year ago, the Turks and Tuyuhun suffered heavy losses. Population replenishment is needed! ”
"These people are all prisoners of the enemy, and if you send them to the Turks and Tuyuhun, are you not afraid that they will rebel?"
Li Hao disagreed: "Although they are enemies, after taking off their armor and weapons, they are just ordinary people." Who wants to go to war if it weren't forced by circumstances? The people of the world are only fighting for a full meal. As long as we are genuine enough to them, they eat well and sleep well, why rebel? ”
"You have a point, but what about the rest? The Turkic Tuyuhun can't swallow all the captive armies in one bite, right? ”
"There are 200,000 troops left, and I have already incorporated them under the command of the Linghui Army
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, arrange to be stationed on the front line of Broken Leaves. However, when it comes to garrisoning, it is actually just letting them reclaim wasteland. You and I are making too much noise this time, this grassland has been beaten to a thousand holes, and it is the time when everything is in ruins! Just let them develop there on their own! Maybe I can turn the grassland into a fertile land in the future! ”
Li Shimin listened to Li Hao's explanation, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Good boy, I really don't want to eat any losses, and I don't want to share half a cent of the benefits I get!" ”
Li Hao glanced at him: "Now that all the land in the north of the mainland is surnamed Li, what is there to dissatisfaction with Lord Yue?" It's okay to steal fun, why do you want to pick this little profit in my mouth? ”
When they said this, they couldn't help but laugh.
Although today's war has spanned a long time, the benefits gained are incomparably rich, and people can't help but feel excited.
"By the way, Xiao Li, what are your plans for the future? Our King Zhen'an strategized and won a decisive victory thousands of miles away, and finally defeated the main army of the Volga Protectorate, don't tell me to let them go so easily! ”
Li Hao's face sank: "Of course I won't let them go so easily!" The Volga protectors have wolf ambitions, and once the tiger returns to the mountain, there will be endless troubles, and they must be subdued quickly. ”
Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and said with an embarrassed smile: "Xiao Li, you don't want to go west immediately now, do you?" The Linghui army fought viciously for half a year, the army was tired and afraid that it would be difficult to go on an expedition, although the Tang Heavenly Army was still sharp, but with the strength of our country, it was difficult to guarantee that the Western Expedition would be smooth sailing. The army is on an expedition, if it is not victorious, there will be endless troubles, so let's think about it in the long run, right? ”
Li Hao smiled: "Eh! Why is Master Yue-in-law so cautious? Although my Linghui Army is sleepy and lacking, I still have the strength to follow the Tang Heavenly Army to expedition to Volga to protect the country, and no matter how bad it is, I can help you support the scene. The Tang Heavenly Army is mighty, and now it is booming, and it must be pursued by victory. Otherwise, when the Volga protectors come back to their senses, they will probably only be in trouble when they think about the expedition! ”
Li Shimin squinted his eyes and looked at Li Hao: "Xiao Li, our relationship now doesn't have to be the same, I'm your father-in-law, you can't pit me!" You just said that the Linghui Army supported me in the scene, and the co-author wanted to persuade me to lead the army on an expedition, and then let your Li Kingdom profit from it, right? Don't you think that's a bit too much? ”
Li Hao hurriedly shook his head: "How dare the son-in-law pit you?" This is a generous gift prepared for you by your son-in-law, please believe Li Hao, at this moment, Volga is in a precarious situation of domestic and foreign troubles, and anyone who leads troops to fight over can do so
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Take it lightly. If the father-in-law doesn't go, I'm afraid he will be cheaper for others! ”
"What do you mean?"
Li Hao smiled mysteriously, lowered his voice and said, "Lord Yue, have you heard the news, the Volga Baoguo brought not only the 500,000 troops of their country to attack my Linghui army, but also the slaves of the coastal countries!" ”
Li Shimin's face sank, and he suddenly remembered that he had heard that the Volga protectors had used 100,000 slaves to transport dozens of warships from thousands of miles away to Dry Lake.
Li Hao asked again: "Then guess where those slaves are at this moment?" ”
"You ...... them"
"It's all gone!" Li Hao hooked the corners of his mouth and showed a strange smile: "I not only let them go, but also gave them enough entanglement to return home." They were slaves, they had never been on the battlefield, and every day they stood behind the army and saw the beginning and end of the battle clearly! They saw with their own eyes the scene of 500,000 troops of the Volga protectorate being defeated by us, and 300,000 prisoners being sent everywhere. What would these slaves say if they returned to their countries without incident? ”
Li Shimin's body trembled slightly: "They will tell their countrymen about the defeat of the army." ”
Li Hao pinched a beautiful snap of his fingers: "The people of the Volga protectorate can capture so many prisoners, they must have invaded the coastal countries on a large scale." The coastal nations were compelled to obey them. But now that the Volga protectors have been greatly injured by me, at this time, the coastal countries will not let them go, both in public and private! ”
"If you're right, the coastal states must have already started to act by now!"
Li Hao nodded: "Half a month before the return of the Tang Heavenly Army, I sent someone to send these captives back to their motherland, according to the time, it should be time now!" ”
Li Shimin no longer hesitated, and immediately shouted loudly: "The lord will listen to the order, immediately pull out the camp and set off, and make an expedition to Volga to protect the country, and let these shameful wolf clans pay the price for what they have done today!" ”
Li Hao also shouted: "Black egg, Cheng Yu, General Tart Bable, what are you still doing in a daze?" Follow the Celestial Brothers on an expedition to Volgob! ”
"Yes!"
The generals on both sides responded at the same time, turned around and left the tent to prepare.
Li Shimin laughed and patted Li Hao's shoulder: "What a stinky boy, I was forced by you to send troops again today!" ”
Li Hao looked at Li Shimin and said sincerely: "Don't worry, this expedition will definitely be worth the money!" ”
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