I'm a marquis in Datang

Li Shimin sat alone in the tent, and after thinking about it for a while, the expression on his face changed several times.In the end, Li Shimin made certain arrangements according to Li Yuan's reminder.After Li Shimin made the arrangement, Changsun Wuji returned again and supplemented the strategy for this battle, which Li Shimin directly adopted after listening.

Because Changsun Wuji's strategy is also extremely critical.

Perhaps a breakthrough to reverse the situation.

Chapter 952 Blocking Strategy

blocking strategy

The next day, early in the morning.

The Tang army camp quickly made arrangements, and Duan Zhixuan led the troops to leave the camp.Duan Zhixuan led a total of 8 troops, while the army left in Li Shimin's camp was more than 12.Counting the rest of the auxiliary soldiers, the number of Li Shimin's camp is at least 13, which is extremely large.

Duan Zhixuan's departure was going there in an aboveboard way, and he couldn't hide it from Xia Guo's spies.

In addition, Li Shimin's barracks were also adjusted, no longer stationed in the east city, but moved to the west city.Because the military camp is outside the west city, it is convenient for Li Shimin to chase Du Qi who is about to evacuate Guazhou.

When Du Qi got the news, he immediately summoned Shangguanyi, Ma Zhou, Laiji and Guan Zhilan to discuss matters.In addition, Xue Rengui, Ma Yuan, Xiao Yuanqi, and Su Dingfang also participated.

Du Qi looked around at the crowd and said, "Just now, the sentries got the news that the Tang army had split up. An elite force of about 12 people left the camp and went to the territory of Xia Kingdom to kill. On the other hand, Li Shimin led [-] troops. The armies on the left and right have moved their camps to the west city. Li Shimin's intention is to block our return to the west and create opportunities for the army to enter Xia. Let's all talk about it, how should we deal with it now?"

When everyone heard the words, they all looked solemn.

Tang Jun made a move.

Now it's their turn to respond.

Shangguanyi thought for a while, and said first: "Your Majesty, I think it is a good thing for the Tang army to divide its troops, so that we can divide and annihilate them. Right now, let's destroy Li Shimin's force first."

"This is the general direction of the minister's suggestion."

There was a sharp light in Shangguanyi's eyes.

Du Qi didn't wait for everyone to make suggestions, and said directly: "I agree with Shangguan Yi's general arrangement. Maybe we have more countermeasures, but Li Shimin has made it clear that he wants to block us, so I will kill you immediately." In the past, crush his army. I don't believe it, a mere 12 army can block my army's attack. Fighting head-on, my army of Xia Kingdom has never been afraid."

Strong confidence was revealed on Du Qi's face.

Xue Rengui said: "Your Majesty's words are true, why should we be afraid of Datang? Right now, Datang is ready to fight us. Then, we will fight to the end. This battle will completely destroy Datang's pride. Last time We fought against Datang, but captured Hou Junji, and Li Shimin retreated by himself. This time Li Shimin led the army, we showed our weapons and let Li Shimin know our

sharp. "

Ma Yuan said: "Yes, we must fight."

Xiao Yuanqi also nodded solemnly.

There was an expression of excitement on everyone's face.None of them are afraid, all of them have high fighting spirit, and they all have full fighting spirit.Even though Datang has a vast territory and a larger army, no one is afraid.

Du Qi looked at Su Dingfang and said, "Dingfang, you won't participate in this battle."

Su Dingfang said: "Your Majesty, since I have followed you, I have been a subject of the Xia Kingdom. If I need you in this battle, I should go to battle to kill the enemy. How can I not participate?"

Du Qi said: "The commander of the Tang army in this battle is Li Jing. I know your relationship, so you don't have to force yourself. This matter is settled like this. You only need to participate in the planning, and you don't have to worry about the specific leadership."

"Yes!"

Su Dingfang finally nodded and answered.

Shangguanyi took the words and continued: "Your Majesty, since we have agreed on the general direction of our next actions, then the specific arrangements can be divided into three steps."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Shang Guanyi in unison.

They were all waiting for Shangguanyi to continue.

Du Qi nodded with an expression of approval, and cast an encouraging look.Among the three advisers under his command, Shangguanyi is very good at military strategy, Laiji is very good at countermeasures and planning, and Ma Zhou is very good at people's livelihood and politics.

All three are all-rounders, but they all have some biases.

Shangguan Yi said: "In this first step, we also divide the troops. However, we did not divide the troops in half. We only divided [-] elites and led enough weapons to go west to the Niulan Mountain west of Guazhou City and occupy the high ground. .”

"Because after occupying the position of Niulan Mountain, you can use the mountain to build fortifications. This purpose is to prevent the Tang army from returning to Xiaguo. The judgment of this battle is very simple, that is, the Tang army wants to force us Go out and fight."

"When the opponent waits for us to leave the city, they may choose to double-team us, so the purpose of these six thousand elites is to block and hold the opponent so that the opponent cannot return to help."

"According to my plan, it will take at least three days."

Shangguanyi said: "Because our army goes out of the city, we may not be able to win this battle in one day, and it may take a longer time to win this battle. Therefore, the shortest time is three days."

Du Qi said, "What about the second step?"

Du Qi roughly understood Shangguanyi's method, which was to use a very small number of people to hold back the majority of the Tang army, so as to win the opportunity and find a chance to win the war.

Shangguanyi said: "The second step is actually very simple. It is to attack the Tang army. In this battle, we will use all our strength to completely defeat the Tang army's vitality and Li Shimin's arrogance."

"We still have an advantage in weapons. I don't know when Tang Jun will develop such a weapon. But at least now, we can use our advantages in weapons to suppress the opponent. Even if we have fewer troops, we can crush the opponent. "

"As long as Li Shimin's army is defeated, his only choice is to retreat. Because Li Shimin cannot go west after defeat, and they will easily fall into desperation."

"Next, it involves the third step."

"After we defeated Li Shimin, we turned around and headed west, and defeated the Tang army on the front line of Niulan Mountain in one go. Since then, we have completed this battle."

Shangguanyi said: "Of course it's easy to say, but not easy to implement. Especially the most critical point is the blocking of Niulan Mountain, which must be delayed. Once the front line of Niulan Mountain is defeated and the Tang army encircles, the opponent's strength is greater than ours. We It will be very difficult to win.”

After listening to it, Du Qi thought for a while, looked at the rest of the people and said, "If you have any suggestions for Shangguanyi that need to be added, or that you think are inappropriate, you can put them forward now."

"there is none left!"

Laiji answered first.

Because Shangguanyi's plan is very clear, and this battle is not complicated.

The rest of the people also opened their mouths.

Su Dingfang suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I agree with the analysis and planning of Shangguan Pavilion Chief. However, considering a worst case scenario, once the [-] elites who go to Xia Kingdom will not withdraw at all, they will go straight to Gaochang, the capital of Xia Kingdom. to the city. At that time, how should we deal with it?"

Du Qi smiled and said: "Actually, these [-] elites entered the Xia Kingdom, and the impact was not great. On the one hand, those with a certain strength in various places can stop this group of Tang soldiers along the way. On the other hand, my father also In Gaochang. Moreover, the city of Gaochang is strong, as long as the Tang army enters the territory of Xia, Gaochang will arrange defenses."

After a pause, Du Qi said: "So even if the Tang army is going all the way forward, it will take ten days and a half a month to kill Gaochang, and it can only stop at the city of Gaochang. In this time, we are enough to defeat Tang Jun, defeat Li Shimin."

Su Dingfang said after listening, "Your Majesty is wise!"

He no longer had any doubts in his heart, and in Su Dingfang's view, Datang's chances of winning this battle were not great, because the strategy of dividing the troops seemed to be good, but it also had great flaws.

Chapter 953 Digging a pit for Li Shimin

Dig a hole for Li Shimin

Du Qi and the others agreed on the general direction and said, "Who wants to go to Niulan Mountain to stop the battle?"