I'm a marquis in Datang

Co-authored, Persian is Li Shimin's backhand here.

This is Li Shimin's strategy.

Allied with Persia to attack Du Qi.

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "Yu Deshui, your news came in a timely manner. For me, Xia Guo, this is even more critical. The difference of one step is the key to the outcome of the whole chess game."

Yu Deshui said: "Your Majesty is absurd, but I thought of the future of our Xia Kingdom, not only the Tang Dynasty, but also the Persian Kingdom in the west, so I got in touch with Arhan, and he arranged some People are on the border of Persia. Although our people in Persia are still insignificant, the deployment of troops on the border of Persia can still be detected."

Du Qidao: "What is the situation of the army on the border of Persia? Who controls the army? What is its strength?"

Yu Deshui replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the border of Persia is a small feudal state. Although it is small, it is actually as big as the three prefectures of Yizhou, Gaochang and Yanqi prefectures combined, and it is quite rich. Take charge of this feudal state. The man of the country is Kasd, the son of the emperor of Persia."

Du Qi nodded.

Du Qi didn't know about Kasde.

He searched for the skills in his mind, and the only thing he could find was about Khuslao II of Persia, but according to the historical time of the search, Khuslao II is now

He was killed, and the ruler should be Kawad II of Khuslao II, who should be Kasder's elder brother.

Du Qi had a general understanding of the situation on the border, and said, "Now there is a big issue in Kasde, military weapons, etc., do you have any information?"

"no!"

Yu Deshui shook his head.

Because these news are really important, and the people under his command have not been able to find out these secrets.

Knowing the general situation, Du Qi ordered: "Yu Deshui, you continue to arrange for people to inquire about the news of Persia. In addition, you return to the Imperial City as soon as possible, because the domestic situation is very important. You arrange bad people to keep an eye on the situation in the country. If there is any situation, report it to the Sixth Department quickly, and Liu Zhengxi and others will arrange to deal with it."

"Yes!"

Yu Deshui bowed and responded.

He just said goodbye and left, but Du Qi arranged for people to summon Li Jing, all the cabinet members, and even Su Dingfang and others to the main tent of the Chinese army.

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "I just got the news from the bad guys that we have gathered an army of [-] people in the west of Xia Kingdom and Persia. It is very likely that the next step will be

Attack my country of Xia. "

When everyone heard this, they were a little surprised.

Persia even took the initiative to kill.

It's like declaring war.

Immediately, each and everyone's face showed a sudden expression, and they all understood.

Shangguanyi said: "Your Majesty, this is Datang's method. It is Li Ji who has been guarding. Li Shimin is so determined to arrest our merchants from Xia State and break with our Xia State. Li Shimin's intention is to pinch us."

Du Qi said, "That's true."

After a pause, Du Qi continued: "Even, I think that Li Shimin's means are not only in Persia, but also in China. It is very likely that Li Shimin's people in the Xia Kingdom will incite some remaining Brahmin nobles and others to make them rise up. So we should have three battlefields next. The first battlefield is the confrontation with Datang here. The second battlefield is the border between Persia and Xia. The third battlefield is The remaining forces in Xia Kingdom."

Li Jing stroked his beard and said: "Your Majesty, this should be the final layout. Li Ji's side has been confronting us, and we have always planned to surround the spot for help, or

It was to trap Li Ji to death.But the other party has never taken any measures, and until today, it finally has the result. "

Du Qi said directly: "Now that we know it, we must make arrangements. How do you think it should be arranged?"

Ma Yuan said: "Your Majesty, the Persian side will definitely need an army to resist. I am willing to lead the third army under my command. There are only [-] Persians, and I have [-] elite troops under my command. Give me some elephant troops, and I will be enough." Win it all."

Shangguanyi added: "Your Majesty, there are only [-] troops in Persia. The troops are not too many. The troops of Persia include heavy armored cavalry and infantry with shields. These forces are not weak. But if there is a horse general The first army, and part of the elephant army, should not be a big problem. After all, our army has mortars and other weapons."

Du Qi nodded, Shangguanyi's analysis made sense.

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Shangguanyi continued: "It's just that I'm thinking about a problem. The Tang Dynasty has gunpowder. If Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty asks Persia to help, does the Persia side have gunpowder? Consider the worst case in everything. Once you consider this situation, Persia is likely to have such weapons."

Du Qi's eyes lit up even more when he heard it.

This is something he hadn't considered.

Du Qi nodded and said: "Shangguanyi's analysis is very reasonable. I thought about it before, but I missed this link. If the Persian side has the weapon of gunpowder, then at the moment, we really need to be more cautious."

Ma Yuan said sternly: "Your Majesty, I only need the third army under my command and the three thousand elephant army. I have enough pills and weapons, and I am enough to win this battle. I am willing to issue a military order. Once I fail to complete the task , let His Majesty handle it."

Du Qi said: "Ma Yuan, military law is ruthless, and military orders are like a mountain. You must be clear that once a military order is issued, if you fail to complete it, and even cause a crisis on the border of Xia Kingdom, you will not be able to keep your head."

Ma Yuan said: "I understand clearly."

Du Qi nodded and said: "Since you have this ambition, I will satisfy you. You lead the third army, and then the left vanguard will draw [-] elephant troops to you, and go to the northwest border of Xia Kingdom to resist Persia."

"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron.!"

A look of ecstasy appeared on Ma Yuan's face.

The opportunity is here.

This time he led the troops himself, it was an excellent opportunity to make meritorious deeds.Even if Persia's military strength is not weak, and even Persia's heavy armored cavalry and light cavalry are very powerful, Ma Yuan is not afraid.

Du Qi thought for a while, and then said: "Do you have any other requests? Let's talk about it now, as long as it is within the scope, I will satisfy you one by one."

Ma Yuan said: "Your Majesty, I do have one more request."

Du Qidao: "Say!"

Ma Yuan said: "I still need a military advisor."

Appreciation flashed across Du Qi's eyes, and Ma Yuan led the army alone. If he could win, Du Qi had no doubts.But for the sake of safety, it is best to be equipped with a military division to advise Ma Yuan on the layout.In this way, this battle can be won safely, and it will not appear that the strength is insufficient.

Du Qi looked at Shang Guanyi and the others, and said, "Which of you would like to go?"

"Your Majesty, I wish to go."

At this moment, it was Laiji who stood up.

Laiji said solemnly: "I am willing to assist General Ma and help General Ma defeat the Persian army."

Du Qi said: "Yes!"

Laiji said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Du Qi waved his hands and said: "You two go to prepare, send troops immediately, hurry up. Maybe when you lead the army to the Western Region, the Western Region has already been attacked."