Tiance Mansion.
Li Shimin, who had just arrived, looked at Ling Jing with a smile, "Huairen's talent is hard to fathom."
In Shandong and Daizhou, Li Shan caused so many troubles and stirred up troubles. There were not only one or two battles, but in the eyes of the world, he was able to make plans and manage internal affairs, but he was never good at taking charge personally. soldiers.
But this time he personally led the troops to chase down the Turks, took the lead, charged with a spear, and broke through the enemy formation... Speaking of it, it was a bit like the style of brave generals such as Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and Yuchi Gong.
There was no one else in the room, they were all the confidants of King Qin. Ling Jing smiled bitterly before he could speak. Du Ruhui on the side said with a straight face, "Li Huairen from Dongshan only understands a little about everything in this world."
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but burst into laughter. Among the descendants of Prince Qin's family, apart from Li Kai, his eldest son Fang Yizhi had the closest relationship with Li Shan, so he naturally knew something about this idea.
Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh loudly after hearing Fang Xuanling explain a few words, "Huairen knows a lot. Is there such a talented person in Lingnan, who can teach such a disciple?"
Ling Jing was also speechless. Who knows how that guy knew so much... I haven't told you yet, but that guy can also do divination and prediction!
After joking for a while, Ling Jing slowly began to tell the story of the battle from beginning to end. He only found out this after asking his personal guards in detail last night.
The war was so brutal that even the King of Qin, Li Shimin, was quite moved. It was beyond the reach of ordinary people to hold out for eight days against three thousand solitary troops against more than one hundred thousand Turks.
"Zhang Shigui is indeed a man of his own." Ling Jing praised, "He went out of the city to fight to the death and directly hit the Khan flag. Huairen prepared a crossbow and arrows, but it was a pity that he was unlucky... uh... he got lucky!"
Li Shimin's lips trembled. He was a little suspicious at first, but later he inquired about it and found out that Master Li even sent a letter from his son Li Kai... Li Shimin confirmed speechlessly that it was really good luck to shoot down the Khan flag.
"Later Huairen organized his army to pursue the pursuit, which was done by bloody bravery. Liu Shirang, Zhang Baoxiang, and Su Dingfang led the army. Huairen actually did not command the army." Ling Jing tried his best to eliminate the undue influence on Li Shan, "What's more... Duan Li charges with the courage of an ordinary man, but does not have the talent of a general."
After a pause, Ling Jing added, "With Huairen's martial arts skills, even the bravery of an ordinary man can hardly achieve anything."
No way, Ling Jing doesn't understand Li Shan yet. He is really incompetent. He may be able to make surprising but effective choices at certain moments, but overall, he is not a qualified general. talent.
There is something not right about the atmosphere in the court now... Although some officials impeached Li Shan for killing people and cleaning up the city, more officials were lamenting that after the King of Qin, there were Li Yaoshi first and then Li Huairen, both of whom were the best in the world. Famous generals and their ilk!
If he was really picked on... that would be fucked. Ling Jing could imagine that if Li Shan knew about the current situation in Chang'an, he would probably yell and scream.
"The courage of an ordinary man, the courage of an ordinary man..." Li Shimin smiled and said: "I have been trapped in the formation several times, but I am also brave of an ordinary man!"
Ling Jing's expression changed, and Du Ruhui on the side nodded and said: "There is no need to be cryptic. As a general, you may not be able to lead the army, but choosing the right opportunity is the most important thing!"
"In the battle of Hulao, His Highness led several personal guards to carry out provocative actions. They cut off food supplies and fought with generals to weaken the morale of the Xia army." Fang Xuanling gave an apologetic look to Dou Jiande's old subordinate Ling Jing, but kept talking. , "Standing in Hu Lao for nearly two months, the army did not move from morning to afternoon that day. It was not until the Xia army's position became loose that they quickly charged into the formation and won the battle."
"It can be seen that choosing the right opportunity is the method of a famous general."
Li Shimin agreed: "The Turks were defeated and fled in all directions. Jieli Khan wanted to gather troops to resist. Huairen found out the military situation, sent his personal guards, and mobilized reinforcements as a back-up."
"Fighting thousands of Turks, taking the lead in charging into the formation caused the enemy troops to spread out in formation, making it difficult for them to withstand the subsequent attack of the Tang Cavalry. It also made it difficult for Jieli Khan to gather his army calmly."
"If Huairen succeeds in this battle, not only will it be difficult to break the formation, but it will also be even more difficult to achieve a victory at Cangtou River, and there is even a possibility of defeat."
Li Shimin raised his fingers and tapped his knees lightly, "Riding into the battle alone, he has no hesitation and chooses the right opportunity. Huairen is indeed a talented general."
Ling Jing closed his eyes in despair. King Qin Li Shimin was the first among the famous generals in the world. Even if the famous generals of ancient and modern times were put together, King Qin's ranking, even if it was not too high, was definitely at the front. Comments on such a character Huairen have General...
Well, Ling Jing has nothing to say to refute. If there is any trouble in the future, Huairen will have to take care of it himself. Who told you to choose the right opportunity!
After chatting about the war for a while, Changsun Wuji, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly sighed: "It's a pity that the King of Handan...if he could be in charge of the Daizhou Army, he might be able to assist the king."
After the room was quiet for a moment, Du Ruhui shook his head and said: "The current situation in the DPRK and China does not depend on the army."
Li Shimin also nodded in agreement, smiling bitterly in his heart. Last year, before Li Shan left the capital, he had a secret conversation and offered his plan based on the general trend. The Turks were threatening him, and all the people in the world must be the King of Qin.
But now, the once tyrannical Jieli Khan was hunted down and lost face, even lost his troops, and his power was greatly weakened. Next, the Tuli Khan must take action, and the Turkic civil strife broke out, and the confrontation between the two countries stabilized.
This made it an extravagant hope for Li Shimin to regain military power. The battle for the right to inherit the throne was more about the contrast between the forces in the DPRK than about the general trend between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin couldn't laugh or cry about this. Which end of the world are you, Li Huairen?
He gave advice before leaving the capital, and after taking office, he tore everything apart with his own hands.
Regarding this topic, Li Shimin and Ling Jing discussed this topic more than once or twice in private. The problem is that although Li Shan did a good job in Daidi, he was generally dealing with internal affairs. Those who recruited Yuan Junzhang, Yanmen's victory, and As for this great victory, it was not Li Shan who initiated it.
Li Shan is also wronged...can you blame me?
Why did His Majesty insist on recruiting Yuan Junzhang? Pei Shiju also used a dirty trick to force me, Future Taishan, to come!
Who makes Yu Gushe insist on attacking Yanmen Pass, and insisting on committing suicide and killing wantonly outside the pass!
Why did Jieli Khan insist on attacking Guji Town, yet he was so unwilling to take the beating!
Ling Jing's comment on this is that Huairen is a person who can make three waves even if there is no wind.
Fang Xuanling glanced at Changsun Wuji opposite him. He knew what the brother-in-law of King Qin was thinking. If Li Shan took charge of the Daizhou Army and operated in Hedong for several years, he would be able to take root.
If in the end it is difficult for the King of Qin to take over the East Palace, and he may even be killed, at the critical moment, the Daxingtai Road of Shaanxi Province and the Hedong Road will clamp down on the north and south, and the army will quickly move south and north, and they can immediately march into Guanzhong and help His Highness ascend to the throne.
In fact, Li Shimin secretly discussed with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui in private that this method should not be used unless it was a last resort. Even if it was used, foreign troops would not be allowed to enter Beijing.
In other words, Li Shimin has not given up his hope of taking over the East Palace through normal political means.
After chatting for a while, Li Shimin suddenly turned to look at Fang Xuanling, "Remember that Xuanling's eldest son had a good relationship with Huairen?"
Fang Xuanling was stunned, "This is indeed the case."
(End of chapter)
