Li Longji couldn't help but curiously opened the military newspaper quickly. When he looked at the information word for word on it and confirmed that Tian Ce's army had indeed arrived in Xiangzhou City four days ago, Li Longji couldn't help but look happy.
However, when I saw the information at the back of the military report and learned about the situation in Hongqing Mountain, especially when the number of bandits in Hongqing Mountain had increased to a total of 70,000, I couldn't help but feel angry for a moment.
"What a Liu Funan. I, Datang, have been completely embarrassed by this person."
If it weren't for Liu Funan's incompetence and defeat, how could things develop to this point? It can be said that Hong Qingshan can develop to such power now. Liu Funan is definitely the number one contributor to Hong Qingshan, and he was completely created by his incompetence and defeat. The reputation of Hongqingshan.
Even the imperial court suffered a huge loss of face.
Thinking of this, Li Longji could not wait to capture Liu Funan immediately and behead him in the capital to vent his anger.
Then Li Longji couldn't help but worry again.
The number of thieves in the entire Hongqing Mountain has actually surged to 70,000, which has far exceeded the original size of the force. The entire Tiance Army is only 20,000. Compared with the two, the number gap is more than three times. The key is that the Tiance Army, from top to bottom, whether it is the coach Bai Yuxian or the soldiers below, is just a new army that has just been formed and has entered the battlefield for the first time in less than a year.
With a gap of more than three times in numbers, let alone a new army, even the truly elite army of the Tang Dynasty that had experienced hundreds of battles could not claim to be able to win easily.
But if Bai Yuxian fails to quell the rebellion this time, wouldn't it prove that Li Longji has poor vision? After all, Bai Yuxian was promoted by Li Longji personally.
To put it bluntly, everything Bai Yuxian does now represents the face of his emperor Li Longji.
Thinking of this, Li Longji couldn't help but worry about Bai Yuxian.
He could only pray secretly in his heart that Bai Yuxian would not let him down. After all, this was not only about whether Bai Yuxian could win, but also about the face of his emperor.
Soon the news from Xiangzhou Military News also spread in the capital.
It immediately sparked a heated discussion again.
Especially when they learned that the number of thieves in Hongqing Mountain had surged to 70,000, it shocked countless people.
No one expected that in such a short period of time after the urgent news came from Xiangzhou, the strength of the Hongqingshan thieves would surge to such an extent.
This also shows how great the impact of Liu Funan's defeat was. If Liu Funan's defeat had not made Hong Qingshan famous in one battle, people in the world would never dare to join Hong Qingshan easily.
"There are 70,000 thieves. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Tiance Army to put down this chaos now. After all, the Tiance Army only has 20,000 people, and it is still a new army from top to bottom."
"With such a huge disparity in numbers, not to mention that the Tiance Army is just a new army. Even if we are the most experienced army of the Tang Dynasty, it is not easy to quell the 70,000 thieves with 20,000 soldiers and horses."
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Many people couldn't help but be pessimistic about Bai Yuxian and Tiance Army's efforts to quell the chaos. After all, the difference in numbers was too big.
Although there are many rabbles in the rivers and lakes, the difference in numbers is too big, and it can definitely be made up for.
Especially the people in Bai Yuxian's Tiance Mansion and those who were closely related to Bai Yuxian couldn't help but worry.
But some people are happy about it.
"With nearly two hundred miles a day and such a speed, this White Jade Immortal is truly a prodigy of the world. It's a pity that such a prodigy can't be used by me."
"But now that the rebel forces in Hongqingshan have surged to such an extent, Bai Yuxian may be wishful thinking if he wants to pacify Hongqingshan with 20,000 troops."
In the East Palace, Prince Li Heng couldn't help but smile after hearing the news, and felt a little regretful in his heart.
Li Heng was actually very coveted for Bai Yuxian's talent. It would be great if such a talent could be used by him.
Unfortunately, the relationship between Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu's party is too close, and it is destined to be difficult for him to use, but may become a big threat to him.
So he could only find a way to get rid of Bai Yuxian.
"There is no shortage of talents in the world. If they can't be used by Your Highness, what's the point." At this time, the middle-aged scribe behind Li Heng said.
Li Heng nodded immediately after hearing this, and the trace of regret in his heart immediately dissipated and said firmly.
"What you said is true. There is never a shortage of talents in the world. If they can't be used by me, then what's the point of keeping them?"
What's more, Bai Yuxian may threaten him, so he can't stay.
Another day passed like this.
Early the next morning.
Within the palace.
Above the court.
All civil and military officials gathered.
Li Longji, dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the throne, looking down at the civil and military ministers below.
"Yesterday's military report from Xiangzhou revealed that Tiance's army had entered Xiangzhou and arrived at Xiangzhou City four days ago. They had marched nearly two hundred miles a day. However, Liu Funan's defeat caused Hongqingshan's reputation to be greatly shaken, attracting countless grassroots bandits all over the world to surrender. Shortly In a short period of time, the number of bandits in Hongqingshan has increased to 70,000."
"Such a huge force of rebels may be difficult to quell with only the Ping Tiance Army. I would like to send another large army to Xiangzhou to quell the chaos together with the Tiance Army. What do you think, dear sirs?"
After thinking all night last night, Li Longji decided to send another large army to Xiangzhou to support Bai Yuxian in quelling the chaos.
Because the quelling of the rebellion cannot be defeated this time. If the quelling of the rebellion fails again, it will not only be the responsibility of Bai Yuxian alone, but he, the emperor, will also lose face. At the same time, the face of the entire court will also be lost again, and it may even be directly Affecting the majesty of the imperial court, after all, they were defeated again and again.
So after thinking about it last night, Li Longji made a decision in his heart to send another army to Xiangzhou to support Bai Yuxian in quelling the chaos.
This battle cannot be lost.
But as soon as Li Longji finished speaking, one of the civil and military ministers below immediately stood up and objected.
"I think this is inappropriate. The capital is thousands of miles away from Xiangzhou. Even if we send a large army to Xiangzhou now, it will take at least half a month. However, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. At that time, when the army arrives, I'm afraid it will be a disaster. The decisive battle between the Ce army and the Hongqingshan bandits has come to an end, and the army’s expedition will also require money and labor.”
"So Yi Chen only sees that we might as well wait and see what happens and wait for the specific subsequent battles between the Tiance Army before making a decision."
Wait and see what happens, you want to see Tiance's army defeated.
When Li Longji heard this, he couldn't help but a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes. He glanced at the person who spoke, and then at his son, Prince Li Heng.
Because Li Longji knew that the official who spoke in front of him was a person under his son, Prince Li Heng.
You don't need to think about it to know that it must be Li Heng's instruction behind it.
The purpose is probably to see Tiance's army defeated and then seize the opportunity to move Bai Yuxian.
This also made Li Longji even more angry.
Nowadays, in the face of chaos and rebellion, you are still only focused on forming gangs to target political opponents in order to fight for power and gain. This puts the interests of the imperial court at risk.
And now that I have not abdicated, you, Li Heng, have begun to cultivate power like this and even take action against my people.
What do you want to do.
Rebellion!
Thinking of this, Li Longji couldn't help feeling a little cold towards Li Heng.
However, although he was shocked and angry in his heart, Li Longji did not show it on the surface and continued to ask.
"What do the other lovers think?"
At this time, a group of officials behind Li Linfu stood up and agreed with Li Longji's decision and believed that another large army should be sent to Xiangzhou to work with Tiance's army to quell the rebellion.
Then more people from Prince Li Heng's line came out to oppose.
More people on Li Linfu's side came out to support.
So the two sides started to quarrel tit for tat.
Li Longji, on the other hand, sat on a high throne and watched with cold eyes, his face expressionless and expressionless, showing neither happiness nor anger.
But if anyone could sense Li Longji's heart at this time, he would feel that Li Longji's favor for Prince Li Heng had begun to plummet.
Just when the two factions, Prince Li Heng and Prime Minister Li Linfu, were arguing and were in a stalemate.
"Report the great victory in Xiangzhou! The great victory in Xiangzhou! The great victory in Xiangzhou!"
Outside the main hall, suddenly a high-pitched voice came running and shouting, and only a few words could be heard in the distance.
"A great victory in Xiangzhou. Tiance's army defeated 30,000 rebels in Hongqingshan, annihilated more than 8,000 rebels, and captured more than 9,000 rebels. A great victory!"
In the main hall.
Swish.
Li Longji suddenly stood up from the dragon chair and said excitedly.
"Submit the battle report."
"yes."
Gao Lishi immediately heard the sound and walked towards the door of the hall.
The officials from both sides, Prince Li Heng and Li Linfu, who were originally arguing in the hall, suddenly became quiet.
(End of chapter)
