We have to admit that in the battle to overthrow the Eastern Turks in history, although the Turks were already weak and the Tang army had many famous generals such as Li Jing, Zhang Gongjin, Li Daozong, and Xue Wanche, the success of Li Shimin's diplomatic strategy must not be ignored. As well as analysis of the battle situation and route command of large corps operations.
In general, Li Shimin's preparations were nothing more than strengthening himself and weakening the enemy. The so-called strengthening himself was mainly reflected in the training of his soldiers. Historically, Li Shimin even set up a shooting range in the palace to motivate the soldiers. The so-called weak enemy was mainly reflected in two aspects. , one is to make the Tuli Khan annex, and the other is to induce Tiele to establish a country to divide the Turkic power.
Well, Li Shan basically said everything.
Li Yuan watched with a smile on his face as his son stretched out his fingers and slowly moved them in the air. This was Li Shimin's customary action for military deployment.
In fact, in this life, after Su Dingfang defeated Liang Shidu in Helan, Li Shimin had already started to make plans. Although it was just a rough idea, he now found that it coincided with what Li Shan said today!
Of course, it must be a perfect fit!
Li Yuan simply asked someone to fetch the map. The three members of the Li family had spent most of their lives in Hedong and Guanzhong, and Li Shan had also studied it specifically after the First World War in Jingzhou last year.
Li Shimin asked tentatively: "The main force is coming out of Daizhou?"
"In terms of distance, we should go north from Yanzhou, pass through Yulin, and go straight to the heart of the country." Princess Pingyang shook her head and said, "It's a little far to send troops on behalf of Zhou."
Li Yuan coughed twice, "Don't say too much Pingyang, Huairen should have thought about it already."
"Daizhou." Li Shan said without hesitation: "First of all, Daizhou has a strong army and the largest number of heavy and light cavalry in the world. Moreover, there will be a Bingzhou later, so the military strength and the people are not in danger."
Everyone nodded in agreement. It was indeed true. Since Li Shan rebuilt the Daizhou Army a few years ago, he used trade routes to collect a large number of good horses, and moved people outside the Great Wall to enrich Zhechong Mansion. He defeated the Turks several times and killed Jieli Khan. He was also discouraged and was killed. Known as the strongest army in the world.
"Secondly, Li Yaoshi, the Duke of Dai, is a famous general in the world. There are also many good generals such as Xue Wanjun, Zhang Gongjin, and Liu Shirang. Hedong is also followed by Li Daozong, the king of Rencheng, with countless elite soldiers and fierce generals."
"Thirdly, in the sixth year of Wude, I planned to set up a military garrison in Daizhou. Daizhou had Zhang Gongjin, the governor, and Bingzhou had the governor Dou Jing. After a few years, there should be enough food and grass in both the south and north of Henan to send the army out of the fortress. No worries."
Li Shimin added: "Moreover, there are many fortresses in Shuozhou, so grain and grass can be transported into Shuozhou before sending troops. In this way, there is no risk of the grain route being cut off."
Li Shimin's favorite thing on the battlefield was to cut off the enemy's food routes. Wang Shichong and Liu Heitai both suffered great losses in this regard.
Princess Pingyang asked: "Is there any more?"
"Yes." Li Shan whispered: "We still don't know when the Turkic civil strife will stop, nor what situation it will end in. The biggest purpose of sending troops from Daizhou is to cut off its east and west routes."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he stretched out his hand to draw on the map, "Li Pharmacist can lead his army to the west, and then send a partial army to cross Yunzhou and go north to cut off the Turks' eastward escape route."
"Yes, when the army goes out to attack Hu, the most difficult thing is not to fight, but to find the enemy. Once you can't catch the enemy, everything will be lost." Li Shan smiled and said: "No one wants to be a flying general..."
Flying General Li Guangna is the most famous unlucky man in history. People in the world worship Li Guang when hunting, but they will never dare to worship Li Guang when traveling far away.
Well, the four people present are all related to the flying general Li Guang at least on the surface. Li Guang is from Longxi Chengji. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Yuan respected Li Guang and Li Gan as his ancestors, and Li Shan's ancestors returned from beyond the Great Wall. Claims to be a descendant of Li Ling, Li Guang's direct grandson.
Li Shimin turned a deaf ear and gesticulated back and forth on the map with his finger, "I just saw in the living room that troops will be sent from the Yanzhou and Yinzhou areas to cooperate with Li Yaoshi's main force for a decisive battle. If the Turks move westward, the army starting from Lingzhou can cut off the escape route. .”
Li Shan started, and Li Shimin, who was the original author, pieced together bit by bit... the original appearance of the battle that destroyed the Eastern Turks in history.
The troops were divided into many routes, many were outnumbered, and the left and right routes blocked the space. The Daizhou Army led by Li Jing was the main force, and the partial divisions along the Qingshui River were used to attack the heart of the country, forcing the Turks to fight decisively.
In short, without any prior rehearsal, Li Shan and Li Shimin tacitly described the future victory for Li Yuan... Without the Xuanwu Gate Incident, the destruction of the Eastern Turks would most likely have fallen to Li Yuan. It's not Li Shimin's head.
"Erlang?" Li Yuan said with a smile, "What's Huairen's plan like?"
Li Shimin's eyes were a little complicated, "Congratulations to my father for having such a capable minister."
Li Yuan stroked his beard and laughed, "Huairen may be able to take charge of the Ministry of War."
Li Shan remained silent. Considering the current situation in the DPRK and China, it was really not a good choice to serve as Minister of War.
As for the continuous praise from Li Yuan and Li Shimin, although Li Shan blushed at first, he quickly calmed down... After all, the thickness of his skin is there.
"Uncle, my nephew has a favor to ask." Li Shan carefully changed the subject.
"Huairen, just say it doesn't matter."
Li Yuan was very satisfied with Li Shan's speech today. On the one hand, it was because he was relieved. Yesterday Li Shan refused to agree with the prince, but today he made private suggestions, and his words were meaningful. They were obviously based on national affairs, not to mention that at dusk yesterday, Li Shimin has already laid the groundwork in advance.
On the other hand, it was also because everything Li Shan described later was recognized by Li Shimin... After the Battle of Tiantai Mountain, Li Yuan's attitude towards his second son Li Shimin has undergone earth-shaking changes. Even before, he never denied his second son. Talent in military matters.
"Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang defeated Liang Jun in Helan. He rushed into the battle in person and was hit by several arrows. Now he is seriously injured." Li Shan raised his head and looked at the beam above his head. "Su Dingfang and my nephew are close friends of life and death. Please show mercy to your majesty." , and sent him back to the court to recuperate."
Princess Pingyang was speechless. She knew you were expressing your feelings, but it was too nonsense. The army commander was seriously injured and no one knew it, but you knew it?
Princess Pingyang is a white rabbit in this regard, but Li Shimin is definitely not. He glanced at Li Yuan and said with a smile: "The Duke of Zhao is seriously injured...Huairen is quite well informed."
Although Su Dingfang is recognized as coming from Li Shan's sect, he is the head coach of the First Army after all, and it is still somewhat taboo to write private letters to the former head coach who has returned to the DPRK.
Li Shan coughed, "It is said... I heard, maybe maybe..."
Li Yuan couldn't help but pointed his halberd and cursed again: "Who said that?"
"The scouts who came to report their victory a few days ago."
"Okay, okay, now I will order the envoy to go to Lingzhou. If Su Dingfang is not injured..."
"Father!" Princess Pingyang interrupted: "Huairen is talking nonsense, why should my father care about him?"
Interrupted by his daughter, Li Yuan snorted and did not continue. He just cursed: "I can't find a better reason. If he is really seriously injured, I'm not afraid of his mother blaming you!"
"Thanks for the advice, uncle." Li Shan accompanied him cautiously, "I will definitely find a better reason next time."
As he said this, Li Shan felt excited in his heart. Su Dingfang once controlled the Beiya Imperial Army and was in charge of the imperial palace. He met Li Yuan many times. Perhaps Li Yuan knew that Su Dingfang's father was dead and he only had a widowed mother.
But a person with a heart like Li Shan would inevitably think more. He tried hard to control himself and not turn around to look at Li Shimin.
Why did Li Yuan mention Su Dingfang's mother?
Li Shan would not think that this was a casual mention by Li Yuan.
(End of chapter)
