I'm a marquis in Datang

There are more than 20 people under Li Shimin's command.

It can be said to be loud.

The army led by Li Shimin arrived outside the city of Guazhou. Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian joined hands to greet them at the gate of the city.At this time, Su Dingfang was in charge, and Su Dingfang brought his people forward, saluted and said: "Minister Su Dingfang, see Your Majesty."

Gao Shilian also stepped forward and said, "Minister Gao Shilian, see Your Majesty."

Li Shimin was dressed in armor, sitting astride his horse, with a solemn expression, he ordered: "Enter the city!"

"Yes!"

Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian answered in unison.

The army was temporarily stationed outside the city, while Li Shimin brought civil and military officials into the city with Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian, and went straight to the Governor's Mansion.Li Shimin sat on the main seat, looked at Su Dingfang, and asked: "Su Qing, tell me, what's the situation now."

"Yes!"

Su Dingfang bowed in response.

Immediately, Su Dingfang said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Du Qi's army is still stationed at the junction of Yizhou and Guazhou, and Hou Junji is still detained in Du Qi's camp. From the beginning to the end, Du Qi never withdrew his troops. Du Qi Qi's overall strength, according to the information we have inquired, is actually 10 troops, and there are at least tens of thousands of cavalry. Now Du Qi's strength, including the mysterious weapon, is extremely powerful."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Then what exactly is Du Qi's weapon?"

This is what Li Shimin cares most about.

A weapon that is laid on the ground and explodes as soon as a person steps on it is very valuable.In addition, weapons that can be thrown directly with bare hands and thrown with a catapult are the focus of Li Shimin's attention.

Chapter 835 The ruler and the minister meet

King and minister meet

Su Dingfang shook his head, and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I haven't found out what kind of weapon it is yet. After all, Du Qi's secret weapon has been strictly guarded against. I only know that it exists, but I don't know how to make it, and I don't know where it was made."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Why is Du Qi able to occupy the land of the four states? Why does he dare to fight against my army? In the final analysis, there is such a weapon. If there is no such weapon, Du Qi is nothing to be afraid of. But you, who are far away After such a long time, I haven't found it yet. Could it be possible that I should ask Du Qi in person?"

Su Dingfang said: "Your Majesty, the minister has neglected his duty."

Li Shimin said: "It's good that you know it. When you were arranged to serve as the governor of Guazhou and take care of the military affairs of Shazhou and Guazhou, you were responsible for keeping an eye on Du Qi. To this day, you have found out about Du Qi at least a little." information."

thump!

Su Dingfang directly knelt on the ground and said: "I am guilty, please punish me."

In terms of monitoring Du Qi, he didn't do enough.

Not even competent.

Su Dingfang has indeed been paying attention to everything about Du Qi. The problem is Du Qi's strength.

The power is developing too fast, and the core secret weapon is hidden. Even if Su Dingfang had an idea, he never found out the news.

Li Shimin said: "I came to Guazhou not to ask about your crimes, but to tell you that since you work here, you should work hard. If you have difficulties in finding out information, you should overcome the difficulties. Otherwise, if you encounter something, just say no." It's easy to inquire. Could it be possible for me to inquire in person?"

Su Dingfang knew that the emperor had no intention of disposing of him, and said: "Your Majesty's instruction, I will keep it in mind."

Li Shimin said: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Su Dingfang thanked him before standing up.

Li Shimin looked at Gao Shilian, and said in a deep voice: "Gao Shilian, in your letter with Su Dingfang, it was mentioned that Hou Junji was self-willed and determined to go his own way. Although Hou Junji is the chief military officer, you are the governor of the Anxi Dufu. Why, from the beginning to the end, you never gave an order to order Hou Junji to withdraw his troops, but instead let him go."

Gao Shilian said: "Your Majesty, I am guilty!"

Li Shimin said: "Of course you are guilty, but right now we are at the critical moment of crusade against Du Qi. Therefore, I put your matter on hold for the time being, and deal with it after the teacher returns to the court. Now, you are allowed to take the blame and make meritorious service."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Gao Shilian quickly thanked him.

Even though his status is not simple, he can be regarded as Li Shimin's uncle, but in the consideration of the monarch and his ministers, there is no so-called family relationship, only right and wrong, and Gao Shilian made a mistake.

In Gao Shilian's heart, he actually wanted to defend himself, because Hou Junji was extremely headstrong and not a person who could listen to advice.However, Gao Shilian knows Li Shimin's nature, it's fine if you plead guilty, if you insist on making excuses, or even shirk responsibility, in turn, you will be easily reprimanded and dealt with by Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin reprimanded Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian, Huanfeng turned around and said: "This is the end of the matter. In the previous wars, what were the specific mistakes and what can be changed? I will not pursue them one by one. Su Dingfang, I will ask One thing for you. If you are the vanguard, can you break Du Qi's camp defense?"

"can!"

Su Dingfang didn't even think about it, and answered immediately.

Li Shimin said: "How to break it?"

Su Dingfang said seriously: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the easiest way to destroy the mechanism weapons arranged outside Du Qi's camp is to drive the sheep forward. When the sheep trample on them, all the mechanisms will be triggered, and Du Qi's ambush will be triggered." loses its effect. And from our

After withdrawing from Guazhou City, Beizhi was collecting sheep, and now he has prepared enough sheep.Thousands of sheep are enough to break the formation many times. "

On Li Shimin's cold and serious face, there was a slight smile, and he nodded and said: "This is not bad."

After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "Du Qi still has a projectile weapon under his command. How do you plan to deal with this weapon? If you don't solve these, it will be extremely dangerous."

Su Dingfang shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, this weapon is too flexible. In Du Qi's camp, the catapult can change positions at any time. It is impossible for us to destroy the opponent's means."

"The only way is to sprint forward to avoid it. In fact, once we break through the defense of the opponent's camp, then the two armies will fight and fight at close range. It will not be easy to be attacked by Du Qi's secret weapon."

"Because in hand-to-hand combat between the two armies, once Du Qi's weapon explodes, it will be a lose-lose situation. Du Qi's weapon is most suitable for defense."

Su Dingfang said: "Once we rely on the city to defend and have Du Qi's weapons, it will be extremely difficult for us to attack."

Li Shimin nodded after listening.

Su Dingfang's research is good, it's quite thorough, it's just such a

Li Shimin was not reconciled to the situation.

Too controlled.

Du Qi's weapons are better equipped than the Tang army, and there are new weapons and new organs. Under such a premise, although Li Shimin has more soldiers and more generals, he has the advantage in field battles.If Du Qi's tens of thousands of troops start to retreat and rely on city defense, it will be very difficult for Li Shimin to win with Du Qi's new weapon.

At this moment, Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, Du Qi has a lot of cards in his hands. Even now, we don't know whether Du Qi has a more powerful weapon. We must consider these before we can make a suitable weapon." Choice. The veteran believes that the most suitable thing right now is to lead the army to the border, meet Du Qi for a while, and then consider the countermeasures. After all, Hou Junji is in Du Qi's hands, and once the war starts, Hou Junji may die."

Changsun Wuji echoed, "Your Majesty, I agree with Duke Wei's analysis. Right now, let's go to the border and see how Du Qi responds."

In fact, he couldn't wait.

Because at this point, Du Qi's rebellion is almost certain.Under such circumstances, when Li Shimin personally heard the news that Du Qi was going to rebel on his own, Changsun Wuji would suggest to Li Shimin to cut off all of Du Qi's business systems in Datang and cut off Du Qi's sources.

In addition, the Du family also had to deal with it.