I'm a marquis in Datang

As soon as these words came out, the generals echoed each other.

Because for the generals in the army, they think that sending troops to fight is the best choice.

Du Qi still didn't express his opinion.

Because at the moment, he is going to enter Datang.But the opportunity to enter the Tang Dynasty, how to enter the Tang Dynasty, and how to make Li Shimin suffer the most are the most critical.

Chapter 1097

Ma Zhou is on another mission

But Ma Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I oppose the strategy of direct attack."

Du Qidao: "What's the reason?"

Ma Zhou said, "I have three reasons."

Du Qi nodded.

Ma Zhou took advantage of the situation and said: "My first reason is that Su Dingfang is still fighting in the south of Tianzhu at the moment. We will take a short rest before we enter the Tang Dynasty, then Su Dingfang will have enough time to kill him, and we can wait for Su Dingfang's results. "

"Once Su Dingfang pacified the war in the south of Tianzhu, he will deploy his troops to the north. Especially the elephant soldiers in Su Dingfang's hands. This army must be able to attack cities and loot land when it appears on the battlefield. To a certain extent, as long as it is The elephant soldiers have made good use of it, the strength of this army is no less than our artillery."

Ma Zhou said, "This is my first reason."

Du Qidao: "What about the second reason?"

Ma Zhou continued: "Secondly, as far as the Tang Dynasty is concerned, Yao Shigong's family has not yet been brought to Xia State, so I think that when Yao Shigong's family is relocated to Xia State, then the news of Yao Shigong's surrender and Duan Zhixuan's death will be publicized. The news of the Tang Army's defeat, and the news of the Tang army's defeat. A public opinion offensive will be set off in the entire Tang Dynasty. This public opinion momentum will make the Tang Dynasty turbulent. The implementation of this plan will also take a certain amount of time. "

Du Qi nodded again.

Ma Zhou's consideration is indeed good.

The confrontation in war is not limited to the contest of military front, in fact, there is also the contest of public opinion, as well as other contests in other aspects such as economy and population.

Ma Zhou continued: "Thirdly, right now Li Shimin has retreated to the Tang Dynasty. Obviously, Li Shimin has given up and is afraid of our Xia Kingdom. So right now, I think it is possible to send envoys to meet Li Shimin and blackmail him. First, Let Li Shimin pay compensation; second, let Li Shimin cede the land; third

Let Li Shimin send the royal princess to marry. "

"This matter is a delaying strategy right now, to stabilize Li Shimin temporarily. When everything is arranged properly, then we will directly send troops to attack Li Tang."

"To start a war, we are just looking for a reason. It could be that the merchants of our Xia Kingdom were humiliated in the Tang Dynasty, or the people of our Xia Kingdom were killed in the Tang Dynasty. In short, we only need one reason to start the war. "

Ma Zhou said: "At this point, the initiative of the war is already in the hands of Xia Guo, not in the hands of Tang. The offensive and defensive momentum has changed."

Du Qi looked at the others after listening, and said, "What do you think?"

Shangguanyi said: "Your Majesty, I still insist on the previous idea. We now have the strength to directly enter the Tang Dynasty. Right now, we only need to go all the way and directly enter Guazhou. As for whether there is Su Dingfang's A force is actually not particularly important.

Or, if you wait a little longer, maybe Li Shimin will recover. "

As soon as Shangguanyi's words came out, the debate started.

Guan Zhilan said: "Your Majesty, I agree with Mr. Ma Zhou's analysis. It is important to be cautious about the country's major affairs. Right now our Xia Kingdom has the upper hand, so there is no need to take risks. Everything is safe."

Lai Ji said: "Your Majesty, the minister agrees to send troops immediately. The reason is simple. It is because Li Shimin has already retreated to Guazhou. It will take more time. Once Li Shimin recovers, it will not be easy to attack again. Therefore, in the current situation, That is an opportunity that cannot be missed, seize the opportunity of Li Shimin's defeat, and kill him in one go."

At this time, the cabinet was divided.

All of them had serious expressions on their faces.

Du Qi didn't think there was anything wrong, after all, everyone didn't agree on the final result, and there was no unified opinion, so he could make a decision.The reason why everyone discusses it is that if you listen to it, you will be clear and you will believe it, and you will be dark. Listen to the suggestions of the audience.

Du Qi was not in a hurry to make a decision, but looked at Li Jing,

Said: "Mr. Medicine Master, what do you think?"

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, this battle involves the Tang Dynasty, so I should not participate in it. Because if we attack the Tang Dynasty right now, if we adopt a strategy of safety first, I will be suspected of delaying time for the Tang Dynasty; If there is anything wrong, I will be suspected of helping Tang. Therefore, I should not participate in this battle."

He has always been used to being cautious in government affairs.

Therefore, when Du Qi asked, Li Jing directly expressed his thoughts and did not want to get involved.

Du Qi nodded.

It doesn't make things difficult for Li Jing.

Furthermore, Li Jing has always been used to being cautious, and if he wants to change suddenly, he doesn't know what can be done overnight.

Du Qi is not in a hurry.

Du Qi looked at Xue Rengui and the others again, and said, "What do you three think?"

Xue Rengui said: "It's up to His Majesty to decide."

Ma Yuan said: "Wherever your majesty's sword is directed, the last general will drive straight in. This battle is entirely up to your majesty."

Xiao Yuanqi has always been a stable character, but he said: "Your Majesty, I believe that we should adopt a strategy of safety first. In today's Xia Kingdom, everything is booming. The development speed of our Xia Kingdom is far faster than that of Tang Dynasty. Yes. So right now, it doesn’t matter if we take a break, the more we delay, the stronger we will be.”

After Du Qi heard it, he fell silent.

Think carefully.

In Du Qi's heart, he tended to adopt a strategy of safety first, because this plan could take into account the situation of Xia Guo.

Du Qi thought for a while, and then said: "As for the war with Datang, I decided to adopt Ma Zhou's suggestion. Right now, we are adopting a slightly slower strategy and will not invade Guazhou for the time being."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Ma Zhou spoke immediately.

Ma Zhou's temperament is not as sharp as Shangguan Yi's, so

Things are a little more sedate.

He hopes that it will develop steadily.

Because of the development of a country, stability is the most critical.A big country can't stand the toss and the wind and waves, so the strategy of taking it slowly at the moment is the safest.

The south of Xia Kingdom is stable, and it is most suitable to start a war with Datang.

Especially with a few more months, Xia Guo can make better arrangements.

You must know that Datang is not Tianzhu.

There are too many problems in Tianzhu, as long as they grasp a point and attack directly, Tianzhu will naturally collapse.For example, this surname system, the caste system has become the key to subvert Tianzhu.The Great Tang is different, the Great Tang is a unified empire, and it is not an easy task to destroy the Great Tang.

Shangguanyi looked indifferent and didn't feel anything.