Xue Wanjun’s sentence is very long, but Li Zhiyun understood that Xue Wanjun meant to attack Tianshui first. Once Tianshui seized the earthquake, it would not attack. When Datang got Tianshui County, it could take the opportunity to seize Longxi County, Jincheng County and other places, and Qu Tutong’s 30,000 troops could wait for extinction without food.
Li Zhiyun suddenly got excited when he figured this out. He laughed and said, "Just do it this way."
Zhao Daoxing was immediately released and still managed Qingshui County. Li Zhiyun sent a captain to lead the troops to guard Qingshui County Tang Jun for a day, and Qingshui County stayed for a day to prepare for coming to Japan.
The northern part of Wuwei is a thousand miles of desert, which belongs to the sphere of influence of Turks, while the northwestern part is Zhangye County, and the eastern part is Lingwu County and Huining County. This place is close to the western regions, and most of the caravans come from the south to the north. After taking the old land originally belonging to Liguo Liangzhou, Datang attached great importance to Wuwei, and Li Yuan encouraged it to do business in the western regions because of lack of money. Even though Qu Tutong sent cavalry from Jincheng several times to seize money and silk goods from businessmen, it still could not affect the flourishing trade in Wuwei County.
It’s already June, and the weather is getting warmer in Guzang County, Wuwei County. Because of the Macheng River, the climate is not bad, and more than 50 miles north of this place is a desert area, which is a forbidden area for life. No one dares to go near Guzang because it is a trading city. Although the agriculture is underdeveloped, the people here are still well off. The people are very grateful to the businessmen here in the past.
This season is the time when trade is booming. Litts, Yiwus and Turks from the western regions should come to the Central Plains to do business, and there should be an endless stream of businessmen rushing to the western regions. Guzang County should be full of people, but all this has become empty because of Qu Tutong’s killing.
Although there are many Tang Jun in Gu Zang City, Li Shentong is facing Qu Tutong, a famous player in the Sui Dynasty. Even if he is guarding the city, he feels that there is no chance of winning. There is a reason why Li Shentong is lacking in confidence. Since he led the troops, he has been defeated many times and there is almost no victory. This is a law for him to endure. Now Li Shentong has a clear understanding of his ability.
He knew there was definitely no chance for him to get out of the city, and he also hoped that he could send troops to support him. Otherwise, he didn’t have much confidence in keeping Gu Zang. However, after Qu Tutong arrived in Gu Zang, he didn’t rush to move troops, but sent troops to attack and attack everywhere. First, he captured the fortress department around Gu Zang City.
Li Shentong knew that Sui Jun should not be allowed to seize these fortresses, otherwise the situation would be even more dangerous. He once sent troops out of the city to fight in Sui Jun. However, one of the Sui generals named Liang Jianfang was very powerful and killed many of his ministries, while another named Xi Junmai was even more powerful. He shot an arrow feather and could string several people into mutton kebabs unique to the western regions with one arrow.
Two Sui Jun teenagers hit Tang Jun and suffered heavy losses. Every attack was almost wiped out, which made Li Shentong think that he must never go out of the city and fight in Sui Jun again. Otherwise, this military force in Gu Zang City will be bought and killed by Liang Jianfang and Xi Jun sooner or later.
For this reason, Li Shentong was able to watch the Sui army attack the city outside, but he stayed at home. After he seized dozens of strongholds outside the Sui army city and took control of all the passages, the merchants stopped moving or returned to China or returned to Zhangye, where he was burned by the war.
Faced with this situation, Li Shentong had to sigh-this would be a fatal blow to Tang Dynasty’s taxation, and at this time, Tang Dynasty was in urgent need of money and silks. The blow was even more fatal, but what could be done? He can watch Sui Jun attack the city.
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Chapter 33 Qu Tutong Plan
Sui Jun Camp outside Guzang City is surrounded by almost all of Guzang City for miles. Instead of defending Sui Jun Fort, the shackles of Li Shentong prisoners outside the city make Li Shentong root unable to move. At dusk, the soldiers in Sui Jun Camp are roasting antelope.
Qu Tutong camp patrol soldiers are busy. Everyone is laughing and unaware of the upcoming war. The yellow mutton bonfire is baked like tears. Oil droplets are constantly oozing from the surface of the yellow mutton like mushrooms after rain. As the yellow mutton turns yellow, the fragrance spreads all over the camp, making people’s index fingers move and drool.
Seeing the chief flexor, the soldiers all bowed down and greeted "Chief flexor!"
Qu Tutong motioned for everyone to continue their camp patrol and unconsciously came to a few sounds outside Liang Jianfang’s tent
"Now has occupied the advantage of Li Shentong hiding in the city did not dare to come out flexor main siege? It’s really worrying! " Listening is Liang Jianfang’s voice with a hint of anxiety.
"It’s natural that the manager of Jianfang has his reasons to act. Don’t worry about it. Do you know what my heart is?" Qu Tutong nodded slightly from a stereo, which was bought by Xi Jun.
"The heart? Isn’t it like attacking Gu Zangcheng? " Liang Jianfang one leng asked.
Xi Junmai burst out laughing, but his voice was full of regret. "Now we are fighting the demons in Hebei, and I wish we could not get to Hebei to play!"
Liang Jianfang smell speech is also a sigh gently. He clenched his fist and said, "Good! It is very exciting to go to Koguryo and then defeat Li Shimin. What a pity! "
Qu Tutong stroked his beard and listened to his face without smiling. He couldn’t help stepping in. Both of them were taken aback when they saw Qu Tutong suddenly coming in. They got up and saluted, "I don’t know if the manager is far away from this humble position, but I still hope to forgive you!"
Qu Tutong waved his hand and said, "It’s not stable for the Quartet to go to war this year!"
Liang Jianfang’s eyes were puzzled. "The safety of the general manager Hebei War situation with the anti-Sui allied soldiers entering Hebei Qutu General Manager is the safety of Da Sui. I wonder who will be the final winner?"
Qu Tutong narrowed his eyes and glanced at him. "General Liang, don’t you want to win the anti-Sui alliance? ！”
Liang Jiancheng hurriedly knelt down and said, "The manager has made a poor speech!"
Xi Junmai also reacted and quickly knelt down and said, "He didn’t mean to bend over to build the party, but he was worried about the war in Hebei and hoped that the director would forgive him!"
Qu Tutong walked into the tent, sat on a soft pier and waved his hand. "Get up, all of you."
Liang Jianfang and Xi Jun bought a glance at each other and said, "Thank you, manager!" Get up
"Although the situation in Hebei is deadlocked now, my understanding of whether Shi Biao or Li Shimin must not be much cheaper. Nowadays, the puppet Tang Dynasty is the strongest among the major forces, and Li Yuan’s father has been in business for many years, which is more supported by the nobles. Since last year, Li Shentong has been operating Guzangcheng, a major town in Liangzhou. It is not easy to attack Guzangcheng," Qu Tutong said slowly.
Liang Jianfang said, "Gu Zang, the general manager of Qu Tu, is an important city for trade between the puppet Tang Dynasty, although the city is solid. If we can take this place, it will be a major blow to Li Yuan’s finance."
Xi Junmai also echoed, "Li Shentong, the general manager, is just a coward. Now he has no courage to hide in the city like a tortoise. If he attacks the city, I am afraid it will take seven days!" Xi Junmai said this because Tang Jun was vulnerable in recent battles, which made Xi Junmai’s confidence soar.
At this time, a soldier brought hot tea to Qu Tutong’s side and put it in front of him a few days ago, and then upon it, Qu Tutong was feeling a little thirsty. He took a sip of tea and looked at Xi Jun and said, "You can buy your martial arts and be an enemy of ten thousand people, but you must know that an enemy of ten thousand people can be a general in war."
Xi Junmai, after all, is only in his twenties. Although he is well educated, how can he compare with Qu Tutong, a veteran with rich experience in fighting for many years? He listened attentively to Liang Jianfang and listened carefully to what was left behind for fear. Qu Tutong, the manager of Longxi Road, who was prized by his position, was still very respectful, because Qu Tutong’s theory of human or war experience was worth learning.
"After all, a person’s ability is limited. If he wants to achieve greater success, he needs the help of others. Now I use your strength," Qu Tutong continued.
When Xi Jun bought it, he immediately understood it. He tentatively asked, "Does the general manager mean to be a handsome talent?"
"A good general can take the lead, while a handsome one can plan in a big account," Qu Tutong said.
Xi Jun bought a scratch on his head, but what’s the point of saying these words against Gu Zang at this time? Xi Junmai is very puzzled.
Qu Tutong sighed when he saw that he was not white. He bought a seat as his general, in other words, as his protege. Naturally, he hoped that Xi Jun bought something to make a name for himself, so that he would have a face. Unfortunately, he still didn’t understand his meaning.
Qu Tutong coughed, "Now Gu Zangcheng seems easy, but in fact, Li Shentong is still struggling, but it will inspire his fighting spirit, and there are still tens of thousands of military forces coming to support him. Besides, Li Shentong can never take refuge in Da Sui, and he will definitely defend Gu Zang."
Liang Jianfang squinted and whispered, "Is this the reason for the delay in attacking Gu Zang?"
Qu Tutong smoothed her beard. He knew that it was really difficult for the two of them to be young. He thought for a while and smiled. "You two already know about Hebei. Let me ask you if you had besieged Xian Yu and didn’t attack?"
When Yang You besieged Xianyu, Li Jiancheng was leading troops to support 20,000 troops, plus Jones of Li Xiuning. At that time, the situation in Hebei was indeed complicated and changeable. No one dared to say that it would be the winner before the dust settled, but the battle had come to an end. Liang Jianfang and Xi Junmai had discussed this matter, and their eyes lit up when Qu Tutong asked Xi Junmai.
"The main position is to besiege the city to help destroy the effective forces of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty. Once Tang Jun’s troops are annihilated, even though the territory is vast, it can resist, and even if Li Yuanshi’s conscription has not been trained or fought, the combat effectiveness of the recruits is obviously not strong," said Xi Junmai.
"hmm!" Qu Tutong was satisfied with Xi Junmai’s answer.
Liang Jianfang arch hand way "turns out to be so" he roughly guessed the manager’s idea.
Qu Tutong haha laughed. "Now the raiders of Liangzhou and Hebei are similar, and Liangzhou faces more powerful enemies. Because it is close to Zhongli Tang Yuan, it is far more sinister to send military forces to support Liangzhou than the situation in Hebei."
Qu Tutong said the situation was very sinister, but there was no trace of fear or worry on his face. It was strange for Liang Jianfang and Xi Jun to buy it. The main manager seemed to have a strong confidence in this war. At this time, Liang Jianfang Qinbing sent the roasted antelope to the fat and tender thigh. There was a fragrance in a golden wooden plate. Listen carefully and there was a sound of "ziz"
"Let’s have this meal, manager Qu Tu," Liang Jianfang said.
Qu Tutong nodded. "I also have something to tell you."
Liang Jianfang and Xi Junmai looked at each other and nodded slightly at Qu Tutong Qiqi, saying, "I am willing to listen to the general manager’s life!"
"Ha ha, this time the king of Chu really succeeded!" Chang’ an Tang gaozu’s face floated with a smile in his hand, Li Zhiyun, the king of Chu.
Li Jiancheng whispered behind him, "Father Chu’s invasion has made people support Gu Zang with great fanfare. The situation will certainly confuse Qu Tutong and others to react. I’m afraid Tianshui has fallen into the hands of Datang."
Tang gaozu couldn’t help but take a deep breath, and the saliva almost flowed out. Tianshui Sui Jun Longxi base is strong and not easy to attack, but the best time for Qu Tutong troops to capture Tianshui has come, and it is of great benefit to Datang.
Once Tianshui is seized, it can not only cut off Hanzhong Longxi Union, but also hit Qu Tutong’s confidence. In addition, Tianshui in Qu Tutong has been operating for many years with a grain supply of 400,000 stones, and Sui Jun is still hoarding grain. If it is further seized here, Datang can get less than 600,000 stones of grain, and the grain crisis will be solved.
"When you build a letter, you must be careful not to get caught in Sui Jun’s trick. If you can win Tianshui, everyone who has contributed to the water war, regardless of the size of the official position, will be rewarded!" Tang gaozu said slowly
Li Jiancheng frowned and whispered, "If my father says that others have no opinion on rewarding my son, but the king of Chu should not reward him too much," he said that Li Jiancheng could not help but smile bitterly when he saw his father’s doubtful eyes. "If the king of Chu is still young, if he has a little work, he will reward him greatly, which will probably encourage his pride."
Li Jiancheng said it was Li Zhiyun, but Tang gaozu didn’t know why it suddenly occurred to him that the king of Qin invaded Chang ‘an and Xue Ju drew Liu Wuzhou. The king of Qin made a contribution, but with the contribution, he actually beat his wife and forced his grandson’s scale away. These things were very clear to Tang gaozu, which made Tang gaozu even more embarrassed. The grandson’s scale actually became a Yang You princess. Where did this make his Li family face go? Thought of here tang gaozu shortness of breath.
At the beginning, I was too fond of the king of Qin. Once I made a contribution, I rewarded him greatly. I allowed him to establish a natural strategy. There was a faint tendency to confront the government. Li Shimin sometimes looked at the eyes of Tang gaozu, and he wanted to avoid the second Li Shimin. Tang gaozu decided to adopt Li Jiancheng’s suggestion.
Chapter 34 Waiting
Tang gaozu’s father was speaking when there was a hurried footsteps outside.
Li Jiancheng looked intently at the eunuch who had served his father for a long time. Li Jiancheng, the eunuch, was slightly unhappy. He knew that the eunuch was extremely greedy for money. If he hadn’t seen his loyalty to his father, Li Jiancheng would have made an excuse to kill him. Li Jiancheng squinted at him and came in.
Tang gaozu also set his eyes on the eunuch. He found that the eunuch Wang Xinjun’s face was smiling and his heart gradually put Wang Xinjun’s expression on it, telling him that this was good news.
Otherwise, after Wang Xinjun came in, he quickly walked to Tang gaozu’s side and bowed his hand and said, "Good news from Longxi!"
The word "good news" not only made Li Yuan’s face smile, but also made Li Jiancheng excited. The king of Chu recommended people to make suggestions, and even more, his department now came to report his face with glory. Li Jiancheng smiled at the corner of his mouth. "Congratulations to his father!"
Tang gaozu was in a great mood and took over the good news exhibition from Wang Xinjun. When he saw it, his eyes became clear. He gently squeezed the palm of the good news and it was not easy to tremble. It was not easy! Since the establishment of Datang, it shouldn’t be said that since he rose from Taiyuan, except for Yang You, his hand was beaten and he was invincible.
Although Xue Ju was a generation of fierce Liu Wuzhou, he was arrogant for a while, but the once mighty behemoths in front of Datang eventually fell in front of the sword of Datang, but even though Datang was invincible in the battlefield, it always seemed that he had not won the battle against Sui Dynasty. This time, it was a very good opportunity to take advantage of Qu Tutong’s army to send troops to attack Tianshui in Longxi, Liangzhou, and now Longxi has good news to prove that this plan is feasible.
The good news came to Li Jiancheng’s Li Jiancheng booth and saw that "Qingshui County magistrate’s surrender without fighting is equivalent to paving the way for attacking Tianshui, which is a good thing"
Tang gaozu moment he smoothed his grizzled beard for half a ring before saying, "Xue Wanjun did a good job this time without killing Zhao Daoxing. It is of great political significance to build this Xue Wanjun as a talent."
Li Jiancheng bowed his hand and said, "This is Datang Fu."
"hmm!" Tang gaozu was grinning and his eyes were full of folds. He nodded and said, "It is more important to build this person and turn his heart to Datang."
"Father assured that his brother died in Yang You’s hand, and he hated the Sui Dynasty, and he would play for the Tang Dynasty," Li Jiancheng said.
Tang gaozu smiled safely for half a ring and added, "Although Qingshui County was taken away, Tianshui still holds Xue Renyue’s hands and can’t be careless before he completely takes Tianshui." Tang gaozu was very careful this time.
Li Jiancheng arch hand way "father, son, I’ll write a letter for Xue Wanjun to pay attention to".
After Li Zhiyun occupied Qingshui County, he immediately sent troops to firmly control the county. After waiting for a day, Tang Jun immediately sent troops to the south to seize the fortress built near Tianshui, Sui Jun. When Xue Renyue reached Tang Junnan, Tianshui City, he had already got the news. He sent a chief to move all the people outside the city to the city and left several deserted villages to Li Zhiyun.
Although Li Zhiyun didn’t know so well about this situation, Xue Wanjun was very experienced. He first sent cavalry to patrol around to get a clear picture of the situation in more than 50 villages around Tianshui, and then the defensive necessities such as tying antlers and refusing horses in the north of Tianshui were widely inserted outside the camp. The defense was very strict