Li Shimin still personally led the army to attack outside Rouyuan County. The attack on the third day was still extremely tragic. The army under Li Shimin's command rushed forward wave after wave, but it was a pity that there were countless casualties, but still had little effect. On the contrary, the Turks, Goguryeo, etc. continued to paddle, all of them chose to feint, and never really launched an attack.
Under such an offensive, Li Shimin's army lost more than 10,000 people in one day, but in the end, they still failed to make a breakthrough. Especially today, the defense line in charge of Xiao Yuanqi and Ma Yuan is stronger, and Rouyuan County seems to be A meat grinder kept killing the soldiers of the Tang Army under Li Shimin's command, and killed countless people, making Li Shimin return in defeat again.
As night fell, the Tang army retreated again,
The fight on the third day still failed.
The army withdrew and stationed.
In the big tent of the Chinese army.
Li Shimin was dressed very thickly and wrapped himself up like a zongzi. But the thick clothes couldn't warm his cold heart, because nearly 50,000 people were killed or injured in the three consecutive days of fighting.
Such a casualty is too great.
Even Li Shimin's soldiers are strong, but they can't afford such a loss.
Li Shimin sat upright.
Below are Changsun Wuji, Li Jing, Wei Zheng and others.
At this moment, no one spoke first, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn. The attack on a small Rouyuan county has lost so many troops, especially if they haven't won yet, the loss is really too great.
After a long time, Li Jing took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, until now, we still have not defeated Rouyuan County. The plan to take Rouyuan County by force has already failed."
Li Shimin said: "I know."
Li Jing said: "Your Majesty once said that he could not take down Rouyuan County in three days, so he withdrew his troops. Now we don't have Xia Guo's weapons. It is quite difficult to win this battle. So I suggest that we retreat immediately."
Changsun Wuji also said: "Your Majesty, this is the end of the matter, and there is nothing we can do about it."
The rest of the people also spoke one after another.
At this time, everyone began to change their attitudes, and they all urged Li Shimin to retreat. For Xia Guo, many generals in the army were actually a little apprehensive. The reason is very simple, I have suffered too much in Du Qi's hands. Every time he fought with Du Qi, he was hit head-on by Du Qi. This time Du Qi is not here, once Du Qi arrives, the consequences will be disastrous.
Li Shimin listened to everyone's persuasion, but his expression was cold.
retreat!
Can I retreat now?
After retreating this time, can we still attack Du Qi in the future?
This is what Li Shimin thinks in his heart.
Li Shimin had thoughts in his heart, but seeing the expressions on the faces of the generals in the army, he waved his hand and said, "Everyone step back, I will think for a while by myself."
"The minister waits to leave!"
Everyone got up and left.
All of them left one after another.
However, Changsun Wuji never got up to leave, but stayed in the tent.
Li Shimin said: "Auxiliary machine, what are you doing? Everyone left, but you stayed."
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty and I are of the same mind, that's why we stayed. Your Majesty thinks the same way. Your Majesty wants to break Rouyuan County, win this battle, and defeat Du Qi. I also feel the same way. Now that I am here with Your Majesty, if you can't destroy Du Qi, it will be a waste of time."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "What the auxiliary machine said is true."
Changsun Wuji said: "So now, we can't retreat."
Li Shimin said: "Auxiliary machine, in fact, the most important thing is that Du Qi's weapon has made an innovation, and it is already ahead of us again. If we can't take this weapon this time, then the next time, it will have a greater impact on us. And There are such weapons in Rouyuan County, so we must take down Rouyuan County right now. "
After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "As long as we take down Du Qi's new weapon. Even if we fail in this battle, it is not considered a failure. But if it is like this now, retreat without fighting, and get up after attacking for a while It would be a waste of effort to leave, so here I am not willing to retreat."
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty is wise."
After a pause, Changsun Wuji said: "In that case, I will immediately notify everyone to come back."
"Not in a hurry!"
Li Shimin shook his head and spoke.
He just made everyone retreat, now immediatelyIt is also an old-fashioned strategy, and it is for the long-term consideration of Datang. The old man also agrees to stay. "
A smile appeared on Changsun Wuji's face.
With Li Jing's consent, no one in the army would dare to say anything, after all, Li Jing is the number one in the army.
Changsun Wuji said: "I will immediately notify Xiang Wei to come, and the three of us will discuss it together. There must be a way to break the city, and we can't stay deadlocked like this."
Li Jing stroked his beard and nodded, without further words.
Changsun Wuji made arrangements immediately, and his personal followers went to deliver the order. Not long after, Wei Zheng entered the camp. He saw Changsun Wuji there, greeted Li Jing and Changsun Wuji, then lifted up his robe and sat down. He approached the brazier, warmed it up, and said, "Duke Wei and Duke Qi are both here. Call me here, but is there anything important?"
Changsun Wuji immediately repeated what he said to Li Jing according to the law.
Wei Zheng is also far-sighted.
After listening to Changsun Wuji's words, he nodded, but looked at Li Jing again, and asked, "Duke Wei, what do you always think about, do you agree with Duke Qi's analysis?"
Li Jing said: "The old man really agrees to fight again, because in the current situation, retreating is simple, but there are too many troubles left behind. If we break Rouyuan County now and take down the weapons in Rouyuan County. Then Datang's weapon strength will be further enhanced. If we start a war with Du Qi in the future, we won't suffer from weapons."
After a pause, Li Jing continued: "Thinking back, when we started a war with Du Qi, Du Qi's weapons were only sharper at that time. Even with gunpowder, his strength was not strong enough. But now, as soon as this new type of weapon appears, especially this weapon As soon as they landed in the crowd, the power of the explosion far surpassed that of gunpowder, and the distance has already been opened. If this continues, the gap between us and Du Qi will become wider and wider."
Wei Zheng also nodded in agreement.
Li Jing's words are very reasonable. Once they are thrown away now, and if they don't get this weapon now, Du Qi will further develop new weapons, and Datang will be even more dangerous. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com