Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Li Chengqian remained calm and picked up the second list of combat generals, looking at it carefully.

"The Liaodong Road march commander-in-chief Li Ji, the deputy commander-in-chief Li Daozong, Zhang Shigui, Zhang Jian, Zhishishili, Qibi Heli, Ashina Mishe and others are the march commanders."

"Zhang Liang, the chief military commander of Canghai Road, Chang He, the deputy chief military commander, Ran Rende, Liu Yingxing, Pang Xiaotai and others are the chief military commanders."

"The Central Army is headed by Hou Junji, the Grand Marshal of the Army, Su Dingfang, the Deputy Grand Marshal, Xi Junmai, Cheng Huailiang, Yuchi Huan and others as the Grand Marshals of the Army."

After reading the battle list, Li Chengqian said with a frown.

"Du He, why does the Liaodong Road army have so many foreign generals?"

Non-my family, its heart must be different.

Zhishishili was a general of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate, Qibi Heli was the Tiele Khan, and Ashina Mishe was a general of the Western Turkic Khaganate.

Li Chengqian was unwilling to lead this group of people into battle from the bottom of his heart.

He still trusted the Tang Dynasty's soldiers more.

Du He smiled and explained, "Your Highness, although these foreign tribes have temporarily submitted to us, no one knows when they will betray the Tang Dynasty."

"Sending foreign generals to lead the foreign army to attack Goguryeo can also deplete their strength."

"It's dog-eat-dog, why not?"

In recent years, whether it was the conquest of Tubo or the destruction of Gaochang Kingdom, Li Shimin sent a large number of foreign troops to participate in the war.

Its purpose is self-evident.

Du He selected this group of people under the guidance of Li Jing.

Li Chengqian suddenly realized and said, "So that's it!"

There is no problem with the selection of generals for the Canghai Road. Zhang Liang and Chang He are both generals trusted by my father and have rich combat experience.

Moreover, this group was not the absolute main force for offensive operations, so Li Chengqian had no doubts.

When he saw the Central Army, he frowned and said, “Du He, there is only one Hou Junji in the Central Army. Isn’t that a little weak?”

After all, he was personally in charge of this army.

If we don’t select more capable and brave generals, what will happen if something unexpected happens?

He just wanted to gain military merit, not to seek death.

Du He smiled dumbly and expressed his thoughts: "Your Highness, the central army is not the main force of the expedition. The current personnel configuration is completely sufficient."

"I'll select the people in the central army for you, and they can be recruited into the East Palace."

"And the central army is not as weak as you think. In addition to Hou Junji, Su Dingfang and Xi Junmai are both super-powerful generals who can both fight and command troops."

Immediately afterwards, Du He told Li Chengqian about Su Dingfang's identity and battle record.

When he heard that Su Dingfang was Li Jing's last disciple, his eyes lit up.

The disciple of the God of War is definitely not an ordinary person.

However, he was somewhat puzzled: "Du He, since Su Dingfang is so powerful, why was he abandoned by the emperor just because he committed the sin of allowing his troops to plunder?"

"Could it be that he is not capable enough to take on such a big responsibility?"

In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Li Chengqian was only about 12 years old and paid little attention to the affairs of the court.

In addition, Su Dingfang had been unknown for more than ten years, and Li Chengqian did not know him, so it was normal for him to doubt his ability.

Du He shook his head and said, "Your Highness, General Li Jing has always praised Su Dingfang's military talent. I believe that General Li's vision is not wrong."

"Su Dingfang is now a shining pearl in the dust. If the prince uses him, he will get a general who is as capable as Hou Junji to join him."

"And Su Dingfang is still in his prime!"

If Du He did not know Su Dingfang's later battle achievements, he would have doubted his ability just like Li Chengqian.

Since Du He said so, Li Chengqian did not continue to question.

He smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, let's follow this list."

Then, Li Chengqian took out some rice paper, dipped it in ink, and copied the battle plan and the list of generals again.

The emperor gave him this task to complete, and the battle plan and list of generals had to be written in his own handwriting.

What's more, Du He's handwriting was too ugly, and he would definitely be scolded if he showed it to his father.

Seeing that he was copying seriously, Du He stood up and said, "Your Highness, please take your time. I will go to Chongwenguan to take a look."

"Go."

Li Chengqian didn't even raise his head and started copying quickly.

He wrote much faster than Du He, and he didn't need to think. In less than half an hour, he had copied a complete copy.

Even the marching map was copied in verbatim.

"Jun Mai, arrange for someone to prepare a sedan chair. I want to go to Ganlu Palace to meet my father."

"It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Outside the gate, Xi Junmai responded.

...

Inside the Manna Hall.

Li Shimin looked at the battle plan in his hand with a serious expression, while Li Chengqian was sitting on a cushion at the side, feeling a little restless.

Sometimes he stared at his father, watching the expression on his face, and sometimes he lowered his head and snapped his fingers.

Half an hour passed.

After Li Shimin finished reading this mature battle plan, he raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a questioning tone.

"Cheng Qian, did you really write this battle plan by yourself? Did you not consult other generals?"

Li Chengqian's expression changed slightly, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Father, this battle plan will be completed by me and Du He together."

"Duho?"

Li Shimin's eyes widened slightly, and a big question mark appeared above his head.

"Does Du He have this talent?"

Li Shimin's first reaction was suspicion.

Why didn't he believe that this was a plan that Du He and the prince could come up with?

Li Chengqian said with a stiff face, "Father, I just discovered that Du He is extremely talented in military tactics."

After he said this, he was saying something else in his heart.

"Du He, Du He, just accept my compliment calmly, otherwise this matter will not be resolved."

At the gate of the East Palace.

Du He, who was about to sneak back home early, suddenly sneezed loudly.

"Which bastard is targeting me again?"

Du He complained a few words, then looked as if nothing had happened, patted his butt and left.

It’s important to go home.

This side of Ganlu Temple.

After hearing Li Chengqian's explanation, Li Shimin nodded thoughtfully.

Although I don't quite believe it, the battle plan in my hand is so detailed that it cannot be fake.

He could only bury his doubts in his heart and believe that this was something Cheng Qian and Du He did together.

"Cheng Qian, the battle plan is very well written. We will make the final decision after discussing it with the generals later."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he gave orders to the provincial officials guarding the hall.

"Invite Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Li Ji, and Hou Junji to Ganlu Palace to discuss the matter."

"Follow the order."

After paying their respects, several people from the Palace Department quickly left the Ganlu Palace.

After Li Shimin made all the arrangements, he picked up the battle list beside him and looked at it.

"Ok!"

Li Shimin was shocked.

Because the personnel arrangements of the two armies, Liaodong Road and Canghai Road, were basically the same as what he had in mind.

Li Shimin raised his head in surprise and looked at Li Chengqian deeply.

"Are Cheng Qian and Du He also so capable in military affairs?"

Li Shimin became more and more confused.

Because he did not tell anyone else about the selection of these combatants, there was no such thing as a leak.

Li Shimin then looked back, and when he saw the arrangements of the generals of the central army, the corners of his mouth twitched.

There is nothing wrong with this, General Hou Junji, the commander-in-chief of the army.

Deputy Chief Steward Su Dingfang is the disciple of the pharmacist. Although his status is a little low, his ability is good enough and can be considered acceptable.

He really couldn't think of the third person.

Deputy Chief Steward Du He!