Ma Zhou looked at Du Qi again, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, in fact, according to the information we have received, when Li Shimin's army retreated to Chang'an, there were only a few thousand people. If the number of people is increased, it is considered that he has at least 70,000 to 80,000 people in Chang'an, which is a lot of exaggeration."
"However, even if more than 80,000 troops are dispersed and divided into four armies, on average, an army will only have more than 20,000 strength. And our four armies, each of which has to expand its numbers , can be increased to 60,000 people. With our strength, it is not difficult to defeat each of them. Therefore, at this moment, I suggest that we go to war at the same time."
Ma Zhou said: "Don't miss this opportunity. Once you miss this opportunity, it will be very difficult to completely destroy Li Tang."
Shangguanyi couldn't help but said: "Ma Zhou, you are scaring me."
Ma Zhou said forcefully: "The situation on the battlefield is fleeting. Once the good opportunity to destroy Datang is missed, it will be quite difficult to find such an opportunity in the next step. After all, Datang is in a state of decadence. It's a great opportunity."
Shangguanyi did not continue to entangle with Ma Zhou, looked at Du Qi and said, "Your Majesty, please make a decision."
Ma Zhou also said, "Your Majesty, please make a decision."
Du Qi's original idea for this battle was actually to open up several battlefields at the same time.
He is in favor of Ma Zhou's plan.
So Du Qilue murmured, and said: "This time the war with Datang will be fought at the same time. Only in this way can we complete our efforts in one battle. In this battle, Xue Rengui and I will lead the army together, leading the first army to the front line of Jiangdu. Annihilate Du Li Shimin; Xiao Yuanqi's second army went straight to the middle of Shu and destroyed the army led by Li Chengqian; Ma Yuan's third army went straight to Liaodong and wiped out the army led by Li Ke; Merge the state within the pass and destroy the army led by Li Tai."
"The armies of the four routes march forward side by side, each fighting independently, striving to win at the same time."
He made a decision directly.
Shangguanyi sighed inwardly, but Shangguanyi had followed Du Qi for many years anyway, and even though he and Ma Zhou had disputes, it was just a difference of advice, and he could afford it and let it go.
Shangguanyi said: "Your Majesty, although the various armies have made arrangements, in fact, all armies need people to participate in the planning. Therefore, there is a need for the existence of military divisions. Just like Laiji and Amir's previous arrangements, come Ji assists Ma Yuan, and Amir assists Su Dingfang. Because each has arrangements, it is possible to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan."
Du Qi nodded and said: "Shangguanyi's words are reasonable. In this battle, Ji will still be with Ma Yuan, Amir will be with Su Dingfang, Ma Zhou will be with Xiao Yuanqi, and Shangguanyi and Guan Zhilan will stay by my side."
"I obey!"
Shangguanyi, Ma Zhou and Guan Zhilan all responded.
Du Qidao: "Go pass the order and arrange the tasks. In addition, we will set off next and go directly to Chang'an. After arriving in Chang'an, we will prepare to divide our troops to attack."
"I obey!"
Shangguanyi and others responded again.
A group of people went down to make arrangements, and within half an hour, the army pulled out of camp and set off. Accompanied by the departure of the army, the army headed east all the way. Because Li Shimin had given up Chang'an, after the news spread in Qizhou, there were still some people who were loyal to Datang and prepared to resist, but now they surrendered directly.
Therefore, the army led by Du Qi had a smooth journey. In a short period of time, the army had left Qizhou and entered the Jingzhao area.
The time has entered early February and the weather is getting warmer.
The weather in early February should have started the busy farming, and the people should be busy in the fields, but now in Chang'an, the land in various places is barren, and the villages are sparsely populated, and many people have already fled. Even if there are many people left, they are all old, weak, sick and disabled, and it is difficult for them to leave.
There are very few young and strong people who can really farm. This is impossible. Li Shimin and Du Qi have been fighting for several years, and they have continuously recruited government soldiers to fight. Today, they have lost countless losses, so countless places have been barren.
Du Qi looked at the scene along the way, but he sighed in his heart.
Pity!
Chang'an used to be the imperial capital of the Tang Dynasty, the center of all nations, and the most prosperous and prosperous area. In Chang'an today, the people are withered and life is difficult. Even the villages everywhere are sparsely populated and completely desolate.
It's only been a few years.
From prosperity to dilapidation, it took just a few years. It was this situation that made Du Qi more vigilant. As the emperor of a country, every move has a bearing on all the people in the country.? life and death.
In fact, the reason why Du Qi's Xia Kingdom has been able to develop steadily has been continuously strengthened. On the one hand, Xia Kingdom's economy is strong, and on the other hand, Xia Kingdom's population base has not been damaged, and the population is constantly increasing. After all Not many soldiers were lost from beginning to end.
Of course, the most important point is that Du Qi won and never lost to Li Shimin, which did not cause much damage to the country, which led to Xia Guo becoming stronger and more cohesive among the people. If Du Qi kept losing like Li Shimin, Xia Guo couldn't stand the toss either.
The army led by Du Qi rushed all the way, and finally arrived outside Chang'an City.
Chang'an City is the capital of the Great Tang Dynasty.
This city is extremely strong.
Today's Chang'an City no longer has the bustling traffic and prosperity of the past. The mottled city walls show the vicissitudes of Chang'an City, but now there is a sense of twilight.
Du Kize stood outside the city on horseback, looking at the closed gate of Chang'an City, filled with emotion in his heart. A few years ago, because it was difficult for him to gain a foothold in the court, especially the Du family became the target of the courtiers. For this reason, Du Qi went to the Western Regions and established a foundation in the Western Regions. Now, Du Qi finally came back, and he returned to Chang'an again.
"Du Qi, this king has been waiting for you here for a long time."
Suddenly, a thick and resonant voice came from the tower.
A burly figure stood at the head of the city.
Du Qi raised his head and looked up the tower, because the distance was about 150 steps, so he couldn't see clearly. Fortunately, Du Qi had a telescope in his hand. With the help of the telescope, he looked around and saw the situation on the tower.
He knew the people on the tower.
It was Li Daozong.
In the early years of Li Yuan's period, this person was named Rencheng King. Later, after Li Shimin ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he adjusted the title of the imperial court, and Li Daozong was named Jiangxia County King. Compared with history, the time when Li Daozong was conferred the title of Prince of Jiangxia was a little earlier. After all, because of Du Qi's existence, many changes took place in the Tang court.
"Du Qi, this king is at the top of the city. Can't you bombard this city? Come on, just bombard. If you kill this king, this king will detonate the gunpowder ambushing in the city and blow up the entire city of Chang'an .¡±
Li Daozong's voice came again.
Du Qi chuckled, he didn't care about Li Daozong's threat. Du Qi rode his horse forward slowly, stopped within a hundred steps outside the city, then looked at Li Daozong in armor on the tower, and said: "Jiangxia County King, Li Shimin, Li Chengqian, Li Ke, Li Tai, and Li Tang The clan has all left, and so have all the civil and military officials of the court. Unexpectedly, you stayed alone."
"You know you can't keep Chang'an, but you stay in Chang'an. Why are you here?"
Du Qi's decision to Li Daozong was strange.
Now in Chang'an, surrounded by Du Qi, it is definitely impossible for Li Daozong to evacuate. Then if Li Daozong stayed, he would die. Du Qi was quite surprised by this situation. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com