It is now approaching the end of April and approaching May.
The weather is getting warmer.
The weather in Chang'an, with the spring breeze blowing, is quite warm, and in such weather, people can't help but want to have a spring outing. However, Li Shimin was not in such a good mood. In his heart, Li Shimin was always concerned about the battle on the front line, worried that Li Ji would not be able to hold on. After all, after Li Ji's defeat in Shazhou, even if he retreated to Suzhou, his strength was limited.
Under this premise, once Li Ji could not defend Suzhou and withdraw his troops, the consequences would be disastrous. Of course, if Li Ji defended Suzhou and blocked Du Qi's army, Li Shimin would feel relieved.
In addition to this, Li Shimin is also stabilizing the situation in Datang. Because the news of Li Ji's defeat in Shazhou, especially the news of Du Qi's entry into Suzhou spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, it has already made the local situation delicate, so Li Shimin has to go all out to stabilize the situation. The situation in various places ensures the stability of Datang.
When Li Shimin was handling government affairs, Tang Zhen hurried in. Tang Zhen is now much older. After all, I have been with Li Shimin for so many years, and I have been working hard.
Tang Zhen stood beside Li Shimin, and said: "Your Majesty, a sentry sent by Li Ji has come back, and there is news to report."
Li Shimin said: "Bring people in."
"yes!"
Tang Zhen immediately called for someone to see him.
Not long after, the sentry entered the main hall, pushed a golden mountain like a jade pillar, and knelt on the ground to salute Li Shimin. At this moment, Sentinel's clothes are shabby, his cheeks are dark, his lips are chapped, his eyes have thick dark circles, especially one pair of eyes are congested with blood, this is because he has traveled a long distance and never rested, so the whole person is very tired , full of fatigue.
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Get up and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Sentry Tan stood up respectfully.
Even so, he was still apprehensive.
According to the general situation, although the sentinel sent back the battle report, in most cases, it was enough to submit the battle report directly, and would not meet the emperor in person. But this time, Li Shimin personally summoned him. Such a scene made the sentry very cautious.
Even so, Sentinel still took out the letter and held it in his hands.
Tang Zhen took it and handed it to Li Shimin.
After Li Shimin read the letter, his complexion changed slightly. Because Li Ji's letter was a letter asking for help. It is said that Du Qi's army never attacked Suzhou, but built a wall outside Suzhou City to surround Li Ji's troops.
After Li Shimin's expression changed slightly, a smile appeared on his face the next moment.
He was determined in his heart.
The reason is very simple. Li Ji said in his letter that it can last for at least four months. Even, it can last longer. Under such a premise, it means that this war has come to a stalemate.
The stalemate in the situation is beneficial to Datang.
After all, Waldo has already returned to Persia quickly. Once Persia has gunpowder and Persia sends troops to attack Du Qi's rear, then Du Qi's menacing momentum can be completely contained.
Li Shimin felt relieved, and immediately asked some scouts about the situation in Suzhou.
Today in Suzhou, the people's hearts are fairly stable.
After all, during Yan Leisheng's administration, he also vigorously developed people's livelihood, so there is no big problem in Suzhou. As for food, grass, equipment, etc., Li Ji had already prepared for it, and Li Shimin didn't need to worry about everything.
At this time, Li Shimin was a little happy.
It is rare to have good news.
Li Shimin waved his hand to let the sentry back down, then looked at Tang Zhendao: "Call Fang Xuanling into the palace."
"yes!"
Tang Zhen went to notify immediately.
After the order was conveyed, Fang Xuanling entered the hall not long after, and bowed his hands to salute Li Shimin. Li Shimin waved his hands and said, "Xuanling, there is no need to be formal, just sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
But Fang Xuanling thanked him sternly before sitting down.
Li Shimin directly talked about the situation of the letter sent by Li Ji, and said: "Now Du Qi maintains a stalemate and no longer attacks, so when the Persian side sends troops, the situation will be different. Xuanling, now, do we want to recruit an army again and how to mobilize it?" All the troops of the Twelve Guards, shall we fight again with all our strength?"
"When Persia attacks Du Qi's rear, we will also attack with Persia. At that time, we will attack Du Qi, and Persia will attack Du Qi, and even be attacked because of Du Qi. He originally abolished the caste system in Tianzhu. These remaining castes The institutional aristocracy will most likely show its final strength."
"Do you think thisWhat about an opportunity? "
In Li Shimin's heart, he never gave up on wanting to destroy Du Qi. Now that Du Qi was blocked in Suzhou and the situation between the two sides had come to a stalemate, Li Shimin already had the intention of fighting again.
Fang Xuanling heard the words and said: "Your Majesty, in fact, I think it is not suitable for full-scale development."
Li Shimin frowned and said, "What's the reason?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Du Qi is currently blocked, and even after the Persian side attacks, it can pose a certain threat to Du Qi. But in fact, Du Qi is only blocked when he goes out to attack. Once we become the offensive side, Du Qicheng The defensive side. At that time, Du Qi can display the strength of his weapon."
After a pause, Fang Xuanling continued: "Du Qi's weapons are extremely powerful when used to defend the city. Do you still remember the battle of Rouyuan County? All our gunpowder was destroyed by Du Qi's weapons in an instant." It was blown up. Countless of our soldiers died under artillery fire. Du Qi¡¯s weapons can be attacked and received, but the most powerful thing is defense.¡±
Li Shimin suddenly fell silent.
This was something he had never considered, so Li Shimin was a little disappointed.
I thought it was an opportunity.
Unexpectedly, this opportunity could not be used.
However, Fang Xuanling continued: "Your Majesty, in fact, I have another worry. On the Persian side, they may send troops to deal with Du Qi if they want to contain Du Qi because of Du Qi's strength. However, what is the strength of Persia? And how much effort Persia will spend on attacking is temporarily unknown. We can only know the specific situation after Persia attacks. However, I am not very optimistic about this aspect. I believe that as long as Du Qi can be contained , it¡¯s pretty good.¡±
Li Shimin sighed.
too difficult!
Unexpectedly, a mere Du Qi would be such a threat now.
Fang Xuanling said again: "Your Majesty, I think the biggest thing now is to infiltrate the Xia Kingdom and find out Du Qi's weapons. Only when we have the same weapons can we fight Du Qi. So now, It is necessary to further increase the penetration of Du Qi's capital, the imperial capital, and increase the penetration of the arsenal."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "That's true."
He also agrees with Fang Xuanling's analysis, this is a well-established strategy, and only such consideration and arrangement are the most appropriate.
This is a long-term solution.
As soon as Li Shimin changed the subject, he asked: "Xuan Ling, regarding Li Xiaogong's situation, how is it now?"
Fang Xuanling said: "It's still the same."
Li Shimin said: "On behalf of me, go and visit. After all, he is a member of the royal family, and he has made great contributions. I hope he can recover earlier, and when the time comes to fight Du Qi, he will need his full help."
"I understand!"
Fang Xuanling responded, but suddenly thought of Fang Yi'ai.
He warned himself in his heart.
?Beating to death cannot reveal that Fang Yi'ai is a general in Du Qi's army. He is not worried about being jealous, but worried that he will be asked to do something by the emperor in a situation like Li Xiaogong's.
This is where it gets difficult.
For example, here with Li Xiaogong, once he leads the army to fight, it will involve Du Qi and Li Xiaogong's daughter.
If it's on Fang Yiai's body.
Fang Yiai will also be in a dilemma.
Fang Xuanling will also be in a dilemma.
Li Shimin waved his hand, Fang Xuanling turned around and retreated. After leaving the palace, he went straight to Hejian County Prince's Mansion. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com