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Volume 2 Maitreya Pure Land Blood Lotus Platform Chapter 30 Chess Game in the World (1)

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    Chapter 30 Chess Game in the World (1) The climate in Lingnan is changeable.  Especially after entering early summer, this becomes more and more true.  The war between the two lakes has reached its final moment.  After Fang Xuanling withdrew from Yingzhou and retreated to Anlu, Li Shimin also devoted all his energy to the Battle of Jiangling.  The loss of Jingmen made the morale of the Yidu garrison into chaos Li Yuan immediately attacked Yidu day and night.  After holding on for ten days, the Yidu garrison finally opened the city and surrendered.  The fall of Jingmen and Yidu also made Jiangling an isolated city.  Xiao Mian sent twelve messengers one day to Qiantang for help.  In the letter, he expressed his sincerity and expressed his willingness to surrender to Xiao Sui.  He also made a very painful speech about the reason why his lips were dying and his teeth were cold, and he hoped that Empress Dowager Xiao would send troops to rescue her for the sake of her fellow clan members.  And Queen Mother Xiao¡¯s reply was also extremely sincere.  "You are the humerus, and you are from the same clan, how can you turn a deaf ear? However, Li Tang's army was too strong, Fang Qiao was defeated, and Xie Ke retreated, all of which were helpless. Now the Ai family has ordered the recruitment of soldiers and horses, and they will mobilize the strength of Jiangdong. It will be done in a few days  Send troops to rescue I hope you will hold on. In less than ten months, the Jiangdong army will cross the river to fight against the enemy" "Keep on holding on, I am already recruiting troops and horses, and they will soon cross the river to help.  This sincere reply also made Xiao Mian feel relieved.  According to the messenger's report, Xiao Sui was indeed recruiting troops and horses, and mobilized nearly a hundred five-tooth warships to anchor outside the Qiantang River.  Judging from the posture, Xiao Sui was preparing to advance by land and water to reinforce Jiangling.  After Xiao Mian learned about this situation, his confidence increased greatly and his persistence became increasingly determined.  Jiangling still has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses.  The development of the two lakes, although not as prosperous as that of later generations, has begun to take shape.  Since the Eastern Jin Dynasty, continuous reclamation of lakes has made the two lakes rich in fish and rice.  If we just hold on, with Jiangling's military strength, it won't be a problem for three to five months.  Just imagine, since Queen Mother Xiao has already begun recruiting troops, how can it take too long?  Li Shimin moved from Jingmen and gathered an army of 150,000 people to besiege Jiangling.  Of course he also knew that if he attacked by force, he would suffer heavy losses, so after the siege, he sent envoys to say surrender.  Historically, Xiao Mian surrendered to Li Tang after the fall of Jingmen.  But now he is resolute and will drive the envoys out of Jiangling without revealing the slightest hint.  The reason is very simple.  Empress Dowager Xiao asked the messenger to bring a message to Mian Xiao: I don¡¯t hear that Wang Shichong raised the city to surrender. Even though he is a prince, he cannot escape death.  Yi Ning Zen position, sudden death in Chang'an.  "Learnings from the past are everywhere. I hope you will think twice."  ¡°I think that when Wang Shichong surrendered, Li Tang was extremely kind and granted him the title of prince But what happened to Wang Shichong in the end?  He was killed by Dugu Xiu, but Li Yuan ignored him.  ??Further forward, there is Empress Dowager Xiao¡¯s grandson, Emperor Yining Yang You.  He was so old, he didn't even want the throne, but he died suddenly.  Are you Xiao Mian very powerful?  Even if the Xiao family is a famous family, can they compare to the Wang family in Taiyuan?  Xiao Mian also deeply agrees.  Since ancient times, it is difficult for a king who subjugates his country to have a good ending.  During the Battle of Chibi during the Three Kingdoms period, Lu Su said to Sun Quan: Zhang Zhao and others can surrender to Cao Cao, but not the king To put it bluntly, it actually means the same thing.  "Xiao Mian is not a fool, so how can he not mind it after learning from the past?"  As a last resort, Li Shimin had no choice but to give the order to attack Jiangling Attacking Jiangling is not an easy task!  Not to mention that Jiangling has been under renovation since the first year of Wude. The city has high walls and thick walls, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.  Its troops are sufficient and its food and fodder are plentiful.  The defensive equipment was also very powerful and caused huge losses to Li Shiminespecially the giant bed crossbow, which was extremely lethal.  Since the war started, Li Tang lost a lot of siege equipment, which caused Li Shimin a headache.  And just when Li Shimin had a headache about Jiangling, Li Yanqing stood on the deck of the ship, facing the sea breeze, and sailed away from Haimen Town.  It¡¯s a nice sunny day with a cloudless blue sky.  According to the boatman¡¯s prediction, the sea will be calm and there will be no problems.  Li Yanqing stood with his hands behind his back, his white clothes lifted up by the sea breeze, making a hunting sound.  He breathed the air greedily, and for a moment he had infinite reverie.  From land to sea?  A spectacular scene emerged in Li Yanqing's mind.  Huge sea ships are sailing through the waves in the ocean.  The dragon flag flying high is planted all over the world.  If this is true, what a spectacular sight it would be!  Today, it is the fourth year of Wude.  Calculated according to the Gregorian calendar, that is?Early six hundred years.  It was still thousands of years before Columbus discovered the American continent and Magellan traveled around the world.  Ifjust if, I can let the Han dragon flag be planted on the American continent, the African continent, and the European continenthow spectacular will it be?  But Li Yanqing also knows that this dream is not realistic at present.  Navigation technology has not yet developed to that level, and it is by no means easy to realize your dream.  "However, I can't see this day, I still have a son.  My son's sons, and my descendants, may realize my dream.  Based on my current situation, this dream is equally difficult.  The life of living under someone else¡¯s roof is not an easy one.  Even though he, Li Yanqing, is a member of the clan, he still has to be cautious.  The feeling of leaving everything to others to control is really uncomfortable With the sound of waves echoing in my ears and bathed in the sea breeze, that unknown ambition is getting stronger and stronger.  Get up I don¡¯t know what Chang¡¯an¡¯s situation is now?  He is in Lingnan, but his contact with Chang'an is very close.  Changsun Wuji is now in the Chongwen Hall and has been ordered to compile "Tang Lv Shu Yi". He has gradually become valued by Li Jiancheng and has even begun to get involved in some core matters.  For example, Changsun Wuji wrote in a letter saying: The situation in the East Palace is complicated.  With the rise of a group of young people, Li Jiancheng began to gradually alienate the prince's younger brother Li Gang.  At the same time, Li Jiancheng's voice in the court became increasingly louder According to Changsun Wuji's analysis, Li Yuan had begun to be afraid of Li Jiancheng.  Since the New Year, Li Yuan has praised Li Shimin several times at court meetings and rejected Li Jiancheng's memorials several times.  It is estimated that Li Yuan will transfer Li Shimin back to Chang'an.  If everything goes well in the Jiangnan battle, Li Shimin's return to the temple will be just around the corner.  This is something Li Yanqing has known for a long time In his reply to Changsun Wuji, Li Yanqing solemnly told Changsun Wuji: No matter whether Li Shimin returns to Chang'an or not, he must not participate in it.  What Changsun Wuji has to do now is to compile "Tang Lv Shu Yi" and not get involved in the whirlpool.  Li Yanqing speculated that the Battle of Jiangling would become Li Shimin's swan song.  Once Xiao Mian is destroyed, that is when Li Shimin returns to Chang'an The former Sui Yang Emperor Yang Guang unified the south and formed his own faction.  In the end, he actually killed the prince Yang Yong and ascended to the throne.  ¡°Presumably Li Yuan will not fail to learn Yang Guang¡¯s lesson From the current point of view, Li Yuan is quite satisfied with Li Jiancheng.  Otherwise, Li Jiancheng would not be allowed to develop.  It's just that the emperor's mind lies in a way of balance.  ¡°At least for now, Li Yuan is not ready to pass the ball.  Therefore, corresponding suppression is essential, and the best way to suppress Li Jiancheng is for Li Shimin to return to Chang'an.  Li Yanqing felt: This is like walking a tightrope.  Li Yuan¡¯s approach is not wrong, but unfortunately he is not a good actor.  His ability to walk a tightrope was obviously not perfect, which ultimately led Li Shimin to kill Li Jiancheng and ascend to the throne.  And will Li Shimin support Li Yanqing¡¯s great navigation plan?  Thinking of this, Li Yanqing's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile.  Perhaps, Li Shimin is indeed an emperor through the ages.  But he may not support his idea "Your Majesty, we are here!" Shen Guang stood behind Li Yanqing and reminded in a low voice.  Li Yanqing came to his senses and looked up, only to see a huge sea ship moored in the distance.  There was a large scroll, fluttering in the sea breeze, with a big word "Zhang" written on it.  On the deck of the ship, a big man in brocade clothes with a red face and a curly beard was staring at Li Yanqing with burning eyes Although the distance was far away, Li Yanqing could feel the heat in his eyes.  A faint smile appeared on her delicate face.  He raised his hands and bowed to the big man in brocade clothes on the boat. The big man also smiled and returned the salute from across the boat.  The two ships are getting closer and closer
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