First lunar month.

Li Jing led his troops from Shuozhou, and the weather was still very cold at this time.

Three thousand men and horses, all spraying white mist on the road.

To be honest, this expedition was not easy.

Because I don't know when, there may be a wind and snow.

Whether it can be carried out according to the predetermined plan at that time is a question.

So, while the weather is still good, they have to hurry up.

That's right!

Li Jing's idea is actually as simple as that.

But!

The Turkic Jieli Khan, on his part, didn't seem to think so.

Dingxiangcheng, as soon as he heard the report from the people below that Li Jing was coming, the number was about 3,000, he panicked on the spot!

Say to your subordinates:

"Li Jing dares to go deep so alone, it must be that the army of the Tang Dynasty has arrived, otherwise why should he?"

"Kang Sumi, you are behind the back hall, if they catch up, you must delay them."

After Li Jing arrived, he looked at Dingxiang City, which had been evacuated.

If it were a normal day, there must have been a number of Turkic tents around the city.

Even......

If Jieli Khan's army was all there, his 3,000 cavalry might be in danger.

However, his 3,000 cavalry were all the original Xuanjia Army, and this combat power was not something that ordinary cavalry could resist, even if he was surrounded, he was confident that he could break through.

So actually......

He arrived alone with 3,000 cavalry, and he did not mean to seduce Jieli.

It was only when he arrived that he found out that Jieli was even more timid than he imagined.

Since you're here, let's raid!

The sporadic minions that left Jieli in Dingxiang were quickly resolved.

Other than that......

Leave one more alive and send a spy to persuade Kang Sumi to surrender.

It can only be said that people have weaknesses, either money, fame and fortune, or fear for their own lives.

And Kang Sumi wanted it all.

In fact, everyone can see that the general trend of Jieli has gone, and there is no point in fighting for Jieli now.

Therefore......

Kang Sumi, who went to the end, directly chose to descend to the Tang Dynasty, but he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty alone, and the credit was not big enough.

Therefore, he chose to coerce Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and Empress Xiao and his grandson Yang Zhengdao to surrender to the Tang Dynasty together.

Why is this Queen Xiao so charming?

In fact, it's not that this Empress Xiao is beautiful, of course, when Empress Xiao was young, she was still very beautiful, otherwise if you think about Emperor Yang of Sui, is that a casual person?

Rather, as long as the Turks hold Empress Xiao in their hands, they have a political excuse, 'anti-Qing and Ming', ah, no, it's 'anti-Tang and Sui'.

Therefore, Datang must also want to get Queen Xiao.

Otherwise......

The Turks may use this as an excuse to do something at any time, and even instigate some restless forces within the Tang Dynasty to oppose the Tang Dynasty together.

As long as the Central Plains is in chaos, it will be beneficial to the Turks.

Do you think Datang is very stable now?

No.

At least......

The people here in Shandong are not very convinced, because only Dou Jiande, who is both civil and military, strict in law, courteous and virtuous, and meritocracy, is their spiritual leader, what kind of thing are you, Li Er?

In fact, this is probably also related to Dou Jiande's capture in Luoyang too quickly.

In a word......

Although Dou Jiande is gone, the people of Shandong have not forgotten his relaxed spirit, the eagle raises the river, the horseman who leads the Lan Mountain, the strong man who drives the water, the tall figure of Yan Qi and the cage Zhao Wei, the people of Shandong have not forgotten!

It's a pity.

Since Dou Jiande's defeat, there has never been a similar person.

Otherwise......

This Empress Xiao left in the hands of the Turks, it must still be useful.

Now, I can only say that I have completely cut off these thoughts.

Seeing that Kang Sumi brought Empress Xiao and her grandson Yang Zhengdao to vote very interestingly, Li Jing was naturally very happy.

And then......

He also let Kang Sumi lead the way and continue to pursue Jieli.

Now it's a surprise.

If you don't chase after it, you will let the enemy run away.

……

Changan.

Li Er spread out a very rough map on the ground.

I wore socks and stepped on the side.

Although Li Er believed in Li Chong's judgment, this battle was different from other things, and accidents could happen at any time.

Soon......

A copy of the recital was sent in.

Naturally, it was sent by Li Jing.

"What's the matter? Say! ”

Fang Xuanling's side also spread out the small note, looked at it carefully, looked solemn, and said: "Li Jing has arrived in Dingxiang and launched an attack on Dingxiang. ”

"How?"

"Jieli has abandoned the city in advance. The letter said that he persuaded Jieli's confidant Kang Sumi, and Kang Sumi also brought the Empress Xiao of Emperor Yang of Sui and his grandson Yang Zhengdao to return to Tang together. ”

While Li Er was glad that the Xiao family had finally returned, he was a little worried about whether he would let Jieli run away.

He looked at Li Chong with an unconfident expression.

Li Chong's side is still drinking wolfberry and jujube tea.

No......

Where did he get this wolfberry and red date?

Seeing Li Er looking at him, Li Chong said: "Don't worry, with Li Jing's ability, it is impossible to let Jieli run away, there should have been an ambush in front of him, when Jieli was still laughing at the sky, saying: I laugh at Li Jing for being resourceless, and when Shiji is mentally retarded, maybe Li Shiji has caught up with his ass." ”

Really.

Not long after.

When the report came again, it was said that Jieli was blocked by Chai Shao and Li Shiji in the process of escaping. However, Jieli's four-wheeled bicycle tent still runs very fast, mainly because Jieli knows too much what it means to abandon the car and keep his life alive, and he is not afraid of no sheep.

Of course!

In fact, the Tang army did not have much to lose.

Mainly because, your coach has run away, and the rest of the people will definitely not put up too much resistance.

Let the logistics staff take care of the captives and the sheep and horses.

In a place called the White Road.

Li Jing discussed with Li Shiji what to do.

Meanwhile......

Jieli's letter of surrender was also sent to Chang'an by the envoys sent by Jieli.

Due to the butterfly effect of Lee Chong.

This time, Li Er almost didn't send an envoy to make peace, because after Li Chong's analysis, Li Er found that there was no need for that at all.

Frightened, Li Chong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten something?" ”

"What?"

"It's going to be delayed."

"So what you mean is ......," Li Er said.

"Send an envoy out, pretend to negotiate peace, delay time, and let Jieli let down his guard. Give Li Jing an opportunity for them. ”

Fang Xuanling and eldest grandson Wuji both looked at Li Chong, they didn't expect this kid to be so poisonous.

"Li Chong, are you too insidious?"

The eldest grandson Wuji has always been unaccustomed to Li Chong.

Li Chong said: "Does Jieli really want to surrender?" In fact, all he wanted was to delay himself. After this winter and spring, after that, he will still ride on the head of Datang. I'm just giving back to him in his own way. At the beginning, he rebelled and came to Weishui, so that His Majesty was forced to sign the Weishui Alliance, and half of the property in Chang'an City was looted by him, which is actually already a precedent. Does Your Majesty still think this person is credible? ”

Li Er is not a mother-in-law.

Wei Zheng also said here: "Your Majesty, it is not easy for the Tang Dynasty soldiers to go on an expedition once. ”

Being said by Wei Zheng strengthened Li Er's determination.

In fact, Fang Xuanling was also hesitating, whether he wanted to say the same.

It's a pity that he was interrupted by Li Er.

"Then who do you think would be a good person to send?"

That's a problem.

After all, this is definitely going to die.

Li thought about it for a while, and then said: "Among the ministers of the Tang Dynasty, whoever has a good relationship with Jie, and whoever has a familiar face, let him go." You must have sent a Turkic mission before, and you are relatively familiar with the distribution of horses and tents on the Turkic side. Because it is necessary to plan the escape route in advance. ”

Fang Xuanling said: "That's only Tang Jian." ”

"Tell him that if he succeeds, it's a great achievement!" Li Chongdao.

"Go and call Tang Jian for me."

Li Er also said next.

Tang Jian is famous for his filial piety, usually straightforward and heroic, and does not follow the rules.

Not following the rules, this is ......

It's very similar to Li Chong.

Li Er told him the plan.

Like this, who is famous for filial piety, he is naturally loyal, and when he heard that it was such a difficult task, he just thought about it for a while and agreed.

was so scared that Li Chong didn't know if he could do it.

Or......

Follow along?

No, what if I fold in?

And!

Li Er definitely wouldn't let him take the risk.

In fact, Tang Jian knew in his heart that if Jieli knew that he was delaying time, then he would definitely die.

So, if you want to say that he didn't hesitate, that's definitely not right.

It's just that......

Now His Majesty needs him.

Can he not go?

I definitely can't help but go.

went, if it was done, then he would have made a great contribution, and if he didn't succeed, at least he would be able to leave his name in history.

So......

It doesn't take into account at all.

Definitely going for sure!

After Li Er arranged Tang Jian, Li Zhong said some plans.

For example:

If it was broad daylight, Tang Jian was standing in front of Jieli and talking, and when he heard the Tang army attacking, then Tang Jian would definitely die.

But!

What if it was a dark night, and it was snowing, and everyone slept in their tents?

Then the possibility of Tang Jian's escape is not impossible, and it will even be very large.

Tang Jian looked at this young man, but he didn't expect that the other party was thinking about himself so much.

I couldn't help but feel a little grateful.

Merely......

If he knew that it was such an inhumane suggestion made by Li Chong, I don't know if he would think so.

But no matter what, now Tang Jian is still very grateful to Li Chong.

Because the other party really thinks a lot about himself.

So the question is, what if it doesn't snow that night?