"Control the soldiers of Longzhou, Qizhou, and Jingzhou?"
The person who went to Renshou Palace this time to report the news was Zhou Lang. He looked at Su Dingfang with a strange expression, swallowed, and whispered: "Mr. Lang is really..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Su Dingfang glared, but he couldn't help but murmur, this is really evil!
From Shandong to Daizhou and then to Shuozhou, Li Shan will always be in Longzhou today. It seems that there is a whirlpool that tightly pulls him. After the battle report from the north came, Su Dingfang felt that Huairen might send another It came in handy... As expected.
Su Dingfang was actually a little worried. Liang's army had defeated three states in a row and had insufficient rear strength. Huairen controlled the armies. Even if he could not win quickly, he would not be defeated. The only problem was that he was not by his side. Wang Junhao was as brave as an ordinary man. Even if Zhang Zhongjian had Huairen's support, , and may not be able to control it freely.
More importantly, just now Ling Jing came in a hurry and informed His Majesty that King Handan was recommended by Pei Shiju to control the armies... How could Su Dingfang feel at ease?
However, Ling Jing didn't care about this. He had already returned to the top of the mountain and was asking Changsun Wuji for information in a low voice... With Pei Xuanji here, Pei Shiju would not dare to do anything wrong this time.
"The edict is about to be sent. General Chen Fu, the eunuch of the palace, and Huairen's personal guards will rush to Longzhou." Changsun Wuji whispered: "Qizhou soldiers have formed an army in Yong County and have already gone north."
Ling Jing thought about it in his mind. Yong County is located dozens of miles northwest of Renshou Palace, not far from the border between Longzhou and Qizhou. Although Qizhou's troops are not large, they can supplement Longzhou's troops to some extent.
Because Lingzhou, Yuanzhou, and Huizhou have fallen, Jingzhou may also face Liang Jun's attack, so what Li Shan can actually command is the government troops in Longzhou and Qizhou, and the number of troops is still quite tight. .
However, as long as it is delayed for a few days, the government troops from Jingzhao, Fangzhou, Fenzhou, Tongzhou and other places will arrive one after another, with at least 30,000 to 40,000 troops in hand, and then there will be no need to be afraid.
Ling Jing breathed a sigh of relief, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw a look of deep worry on Li Shimin's face, "Your Highness, this is..."
Changsun Wuji shook his head, also looking confused.
At this time, there was a commotion at the foot of the mountain. Su Dingfang personally led a soldier with blood on his face and quickly climbed the mountain towards the Dabao Hall.
Li Shimin's face changed drastically. Qin Qiong, who had been ordered by him to inquire about the news, came over and whispered in his ear: "Jingzhou was defeated and Liang's army went north."
Thousands of Liang troops crossed Yuanzhou and went south. Yu Wenying, the governor of Jingzhou, led 6,000 soldiers to form a formation in the north of Anding County. After three moments of fierce fighting, the Tang army was defeated and almost completely wiped out. Yu Wenying escaped into the county with only her own body.
As soon as the news came, the entire Dabao Palace fell silent, and Li Yuan's face turned pale, and the hands in his sleeves were trembling slightly.
Although he is the founding king of a generation, although he held a high position in the Sui Dynasty, and he once commanded armies and even whipped his whip outside the territory, he is already almost sixty years old after all, and has been scraped with a bone-scraping steel knife for eight years. Now Li Yuan Where is the courage to fight to the death?
Li Yuanji was the first to speak, "Father, return to Beijing immediately."
As soon as these words came out, some noise returned in the palace. Pei Shiju opened his eyes slightly and took a closer look. His Majesty seemed moved.
After all, if you drive south from Anding County in Jingzhou, you can reach Qizhou in one day. At this distance, a single attack is likely to bring huge rewards to Master Liang.
Yang Gongren persuaded in a low voice: "The son of a rich man can't sit down in the hall, what's more, your Majesty is the lord of the world."
Li Yuan stabilized his mind, nodded and was about to give the order, when a sharp shout came from the door of the palace, "Determined!"
Li Shimin, wearing soft armor, strode inside and shouted like a loud bell, "Father, the Lingzhou army has been wiped out, and the Liang division has swallowed up all three states, but they continue to send troops south to attack Longzhou and Jingzhou. This matter is very promising." Something fishy."
Li Yuanji sneered: "Second brother, do you want to lead the troops into battle?"
Li Shimin ignored this idiot at all. He believed that not everyone was as stupid as Li Yuanji.
Indeed, Li Yuan hesitated for a while and said in a low voice: "Could it be that you are here for Renshou Palace?"
"It's possible." The secretary on the side lowered his voice to Yang Gongren. He once served as the general manager of Liangzhou and also had achievements in military strategy.
"The attack on Longzhou has already aroused suspicion, and now Jingzhou is defeated..." Li Shimin shook his head and said: "Liang Jun will definitely attack Renshou Palace southward."
Li Yuanji also understood that the Liang division had swallowed up Lingzhou, Yuanzhou, and Huizhou in one go. When the Turks were still in civil strife, they sent a large army to continue southward with limited troops. This was against common sense. .
The only explanation is that Master Liang knew that Li Yuan was currently spending the summer in Renshou Palace, so he made the long-distance attack.
"Father, we have to go now." Li Yuanji was a little panicked, "order the general manager of Qizhou to lead the troops to set up defenses, and send father back to Chang'an first."
This time, Li Shimin did not dare to say anything "resolute". He only said euphemistically: "The distance from Anding County in Jingzhou to the south is not far from Renshou Palace. If we set off at this time..."
The implication is that if you choose to run away at this time, you are likely to collide with Liang Jun, or you may be discovered by Liang Jun and pursue you. In that case, even Li Shimin, the great general, will not be able to escape. There is no good solution.
In the age of cold weapons, once a cavalry pursuit occurs, generally speaking, the direction of the war is inevitable. The defeated side can only pray to run faster... It may not necessarily run faster than the pursuers, but it must run faster than its companions. Be quick.
"Erlang means..."
"Immediately send envoys to summon troops from Qizhou, Fangzhou, and Jingzhao to gather together. Su Dingfang has the appearance of a famous general. He will lead thousands of niu guards on the left and right to guard Renshou Palace. He will be able to hold on." Li Shimin analyzed in detail: "Liang Jun has to attack a long distance, and his troops must be insufficient. , as long as Su Dingfang holds on for two days, he will be able to relieve the siege."
Li Yuan's eyes flickered and he didn't respond, but he was thinking in his heart, even if Su Dingfang was a famous general in the world, he only had a thousand Qianniu guards on his left and right, could he stop Liang Jun's attack?
Although the strength of the incoming enemy troops is not yet known, this Liang army defeated 6,000 soldiers led by Yu Wenying, the governor of Jingzhou, in Jingzhou.
Can you hold it for two days?
Will reinforcements from various places arrive so soon?
If the Qianniu Guards on the left and right were to collapse at the first touch, there would be no place for me to run even if I wanted to!
Li Shimin paused and added: "Qizhou's troops in Yong County have moved north, but they will send envoys immediately to recover them, and reinforcements may come tomorrow."
Li Yuanji was used to going against Li Shimin, but he was not stupid either. He looked at the expression on Li Yuan's face carefully before whispering: "Although Jingzhou is close to Qizhou, Qizhou is also close to Jingzhao, so fast horses gallop, We will arrive in Jingzhao soon."
"Even if the enemy comes to attack Renshou Palace, once they find that the building is empty, will Liang Jun continue to march towards Chang'an?"
The last sentence made Li Yuan suddenly realize that he may not need to run back to Chang'an, but as long as he leaves Renshou Palace, Liang Jun will have no target. Does he still have the guts to stay and inquire about information?
But Li Shimin couldn't help it, and stared at Li Yuanji fiercely, but did not speak. He knew that the other party's reason was not easy to refute, especially for a prince who had military exploits and wanted to seize the throne.
But the thing is obvious. Li Yuan, who is nearly sixty years old, can still ride and shoot. Needless to say, military generals such as Li Shimin, Li Yuanji and Qin Qiong are also capable. Even staff such as Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Ling Jing can do it, but there are also those concubines. Woolen cloth?
In addition to the concubines, Li Yuan also brought many princes under the age of ten who had not learned to ride a horse this time.
Even among the courtiers, there were some such as Pei Shiju, who were very old... and would fall down without support when riding on a horse.
(End of chapter)
