A team of 130,000 infantry as the main body is facing more than 220,000 Turkic cavalry. The disparity in strength and types of troops is so huge. No matter how insane Chen Sangliang is, the psychological pressure he endured is still beyond human ability. Imagine, even if the Sui army's battle strength is stronger than the enemy's, and it is in a narrow battlefield that is beneficial to the Sui army, even if there are still a few cards in the bottom of the box that have not been played, Chen Yingliang will still be on the edge of a mountain, walking on thin ice, I dare not have the slightest slack and negligence.
This kind of huge pressure like Mount Tai suddenly appeared on Li Yuan again. The source of this pressure is the letter written by Khan Shibi that Hou Junji inexplicably brought back. No matter how resourceful our Ambassador Li Yuan was, People, I can't figure out why Shibi Khan would stare at him at this terrible moment, no matter how old he is in the city, holding this letter is like holding red coals, dare not throw it away, dare not keep it, dare not look at it, dare not Destroyed, I don't know what to do.
Fortunately, the Turkic sentry cavalry to cover Hou Junji's return to the team was very successful. No one discovered that Hou Junji had returned to Li Yuan from the Turkic army. During this period, Li Er, who was currently in a humble position, did not dare to leave the team without authorization, and was not able to meet him in time, but Li Jing was invited by Li Yuan's emissary to the second team of the Sui Army, and met Li Yuan.
After meeting Li Yuan, Li Jing was not polite, and asked directly: "Ambassador, what's the matter? I can't stay here for a long time, lest Chen Yingliang get suspicious. If you have something to say, please speak up."
"What's the matter with Changsun Shunde?" Li Yuan was not polite, and also asked directly: "After he returned from his mission, why didn't Chen Yingliang let him return to the army? Why did he let him stay in the Chinese army? After Changsun Shunde saw Chen Yingliang , and what did you say?"
"It's Yin Shishi's meaning." Li Jing replied frankly: "Yin Shishi suggested Chen Yingliang to do this, saying that he wanted to observe Changsun Shunde for a while, and also learned something about the military situation of the Turkic camp from Changsun Shunde. .”
After all, Li Jing gave a general introduction to the conversation process between Changsun Shunde and Chen Yingliang, explaining that Changsun Shunde only brought back a message from Shibi Khan, and also explained that Chen Yingliang used his actions to reply to Shibi Khan. Li Yuan listened carefully. , didn't interrupt, until Li Jing finished speaking, Li Yuan made some calculations, and then asked again: "The day before yesterday, outside Nao County, Chen Yingliang asked Changsun Wuji to come forward to summon Changsun Shunde, do you know what he said? "
"Of course I don't know." Li Jing replied with a wry smile: "Chen Yingliang and Mr. Chang Sun Shunde met in private, only accompanied by his confidant and brother Sun Wuji, how could this officer know the content of their conversation? "
Li Yuan's expression became more complicated, and for a while he didn't know how to continue asking Li Jing for news, but as a result, the careful Li Jing also found that something was wrong, so he tentatively asked: "Ambassador, what happened? Why do you care so much about the conversation between Mr. Changsun and Chen Yingliang?"
Of course Li Yuan did not dare to answer Li Jing truthfully. After thinking for a while, Li Yuan could only order in a low voice: "Li Juncheng, from now on, you should keep an eye on Changsun Shunde, and also pay attention to Chen Yingliang's attitude towards Changsun Shunde. What's wrong, report to me immediately. Well, you go."
Li Jing sang promises, and hurriedly left Li Yuan's side, so as not to be discovered by Chen Yingliang. At the same time, Li Jing was extremely suspicious, and secretly said: "Isn't Changsun Shunde your long-time friend of Ambassador Li? He has been wanted by the court for many years and has been safe and sound. 90% of them are." Because of your secret protection, why did you suddenly become suspicious of him? Judging from the fact that Chen Yingliang acquiesced in the Yin Shishi's search of Changsun Shunde's body, it is impossible for Changsun Shunde to belong to Chen Yingliang? Why do you want me to pay attention to him? Say, what secrets are hidden in this elder Sun Shunde?"
Around Shen time in the afternoon, the Sui army, which was divided into five groups and headed northward, had completed the scheduled 30-mile journey, and was only 60 miles away from Yanmen City, and only 30 miles away from the edge of the Turkic camp. Chen Yingliang asked to build a stronghold with trees, and approached the Turkic camp steadily and steadily. It was also at this time that Chen Yingliang summoned Yang Wei, Li Yuan, Wang Shichong, Liu Changgong, Yun Dingxing and other Sui army leaders to announce the next day's troop advance plan.
"Generals, so far, our camp is only more than 30 miles away from the Turkic camp." Chen Yingliang said directly to the generals: "The Turkic has always stood still and only sent a small number of sentry cavalry to harass and monitor our army. There may be two reasons for our army to fight. The first is that we are afraid of fighting with our army, and the second is that we want to lure the enemy to go deeper and lure our army to go north and hang alone, revealing the loopholes in the rear, and creating a way for them to copy our army's back. Opportunity."
Seeing all the generals nodding their heads one after another, and Li Yuan, who was full of ghosts, also nodded unconsciously. Then Chen Yingliang said: "The Turks don't like battles, and we like what they don't like. In order to lure the Turks out of the camp, our army must adjust Let’s take a look at the method of marching. Starting tomorrow, our five-way army will be divided into two teams. The front team will be led by Taiyuan Qin Wangjun and Jiangduqin Wangjun. The Taiyuan army will be on the left, and Jiangdu army will be on the right; In the center, General Yun's Zuo Tunwei is on the left, Liu Changgong's Right Wuwei is on the right, and the two teams of the Fifth Route marched side by side, traveling ten miles a day, slowly approaching the Turkic camp, forcing the Turkic army to leave the camp and fight."
The generals sang promises, but Yang Hao, who didn't know much about military affairs, asked suspiciously: "Commander, approaching the Turkic camp ten miles every day, can this force the Turkic camp to fight?"
"Your Highness, this is Marshal Chen's strategy of turning against the enemy." Li Yuan, who was sitting next to Yang Hao, said casually: "Our army is only 30 miles away from the Turkic camp. Every day, we move out of the camp and go north ten miles. Within three days, we can approach the edge of the Turkic camp. At that time, the Turkic cavalry There will be no room for movement, but our infantry can take advantage of the formation of the formation, clench their forces into a fist and directly hit the front of the Turkic camp. We can only send troops to fight in advance to protect their cavalry space."
Yang Hao nodded his head half-understood, Chen Yingliang glanced at Li Yuan indifferently, and said in his heart that Li Yuan, the great ancestor of Tang Dynasty who founded the Tang Dynasty, could see what I was thinking at a glance. Destined to be only temporary comrades-in-arms, it is impossible to work together forever. After secretly praising, Chen Yingliang said again: "Generals, if you have nothing to do, let's leave. From tomorrow, we will march according to the established plan. Once the Turks come out of the camp to fight, they will immediately line up to meet the enemy!"
Because there were no omissions in Chen Yingliang's arrangement, all the generals of the Sui army did not object, and they all clasped their fists and sang promises. Only Wang Shichong, who liked to take advantage of it, asked whether his team should rest for a few days before going to the top Front? Chen Yingliang replied: "Cheng Wang, Jiangdu's army is mainly infantry, and what they are best at is fighting in formation. Putting you in the front also gives you a chance to attack the short with the long. If you are put at the back, your The infantry team can't move quickly, so how can they effectively kill the enemy? King Qianliqin, the prime minister of Wangjun, doesn't he even want to kill an enemy?"
Thin arms can't twist thick thighs, and the son-in-law is so good at squeezing the oil and water from the army, Wang Shichong couldn't say anything more, he could only secretly curse his son-in-law for not being able to die, and he had no choice but to shoulder the task of being a forward cannon fodder. Fortunately, Chen Yingliang has a bit of conscience, and he arranged Jiang Duqin Wang Jun on the right wing of the front team, and let Li Yuan protect Wang Shichong's left wing. Wang Shichong's right wing is a dangerous Hutuo River. Some care, Wang Shichong can barely accept it.
After disbanding the account, Li Yuan had just returned to the camp of his own army, and his confidant guards immediately reported that Li Er had been ordered to visit his father in the camp, and his eldest grandson Shunde had also returned. He ran back to his secret back tent to meet his son's confidant. As a result, when they entered the secret back tent, Li Er and Changsun Shunde were indeed having secret talks in the tent, as well as Liu Hongji, Liu Wenjing and Hou Junji's absolute confidantes were also there. But suddenly he kicked up and kicked Changsun Shunde heavily on the chest, kicking Changsun Shunde to the ground on the spot.
The incident happened suddenly, and Li Er, who had not had time to know the situation, was taken aback. When he hurriedly inquired about the reason, Li Yuan pointed at his elder Sun Shunde and growled angrily, "Ask him himself! He went to the Turkic Camp , How did you get me back a letter written by Turkic Sibi Khan? Or a letter written directly to me!"
"The letter written by Shibi Khan to your father?"
Li Er was also dumbfounded on the spot, and when he subconsciously went to see his grandson Shunde, the grandson Shunde, who knew that he had caused a catastrophe, kowtowed like garlic, and explained in a crying voice: "Ambassador, the humble position is not intentional, the humble position is true. It wasn't intentional, it was a misunderstanding, it was a misunderstanding, it was caused by that kid Hou Junji."
Explaining with a mournful face, Changsun Shunde hurriedly introduced what happened in the Turkic camp, explaining that he had never betrayed Li Yuan and his son, nor did he intend to bridge Li Yuan and Shibi Khan, it was Hou Junji who appeared suddenly Calling out his own identity, this caused Shibi Khan to misunderstand, and then Shibi Khan believed that Li Yuan was preparing to treason and surrender to the enemy for personal revenge, so he wrote a letter expressing his willingness to cooperate with Li Yuan and share the original plan - arrangement Hou Junji came forward to deliver the letter, which was actually the idea of Changsun Shunde, otherwise, Shibi Khan would have asked Changsun Shunde to send the reply letter directly to Ambassador Li Yuan.
After listening to Changsun Shunde's explanation, it was unbelievable that there was such a coincidence, so Li Yuan hurried to find Hou Junji to confront him. It was not until Hou Junji's confession made no difference that Li Yuan understood the whole story, and immediately Chang breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest and said, "Thank God, it's just a coincidence. If this is the deliberate arrangement of Chen Yingliang, then the old man will be in great danger."
After rejoicing, Li Yuan hurriedly took out the letter that Hou Junji brought, and put it on the candle to burn it, but Li Er, who was next to him, was quick-sighted, and quickly stopped Li Yuan, and said in a low voice, "Father, don't be in a hurry to destroy it." This letter, this letter may still be of great use, it would be a pity to burn it directly."
"What's the use?" Li Yuan said angrily, "You want to stay and cause trouble? Do you know that once this letter gets out, it might bring disaster to our Li family!"
"Father, are you confused? Why is this letter useless?" Li Er hurriedly said in a low voice: "As long as you are willing, father, this letter can serve two great purposes, and all of them are of great significance to our Li family." use of influence."
"These two uses?" Li Yuan finally became interested. Li Er didn't answer, but just looked at the eldest grandson Shunde, Hou Junji and others next to him. Li Yuan understood, and waved to his confidantes, who quickly left for the time being. In the back tent, guard the tent door and let Li Yuan and Li Er's father and son talk privately alone.
Without outsiders, Li Er said in a low voice: "Father, it seems that you are really confused. This letter is indeed dangerous for our Li family, but if it is used well, it can determine the outcome of this Qin King war." Whoever wins and who loses can also determine the future of our Longxi Li family."
Glancing at his thoughtful father, Li Er whispered again: "Father, if you are willing, you can use this letter to win King Qin's victory. The method is also very simple. Immediately take Changsun Shunde and Hou Junji to Chen Yingliang Go to the big tent of the Chinese army of the little thief, and present this unopened letter written by Shibi Khan in public, explaining the reasons and origins. At that time, father, you will not only have no merits, but you can also join forces with Chen Yingliang, the little thief, to use Shibi Khan Trust in you, set up traps and use tricks to defeat the Turks, and share the great achievements of King Qin with the little thief Chen Yingliang!"
Hearing his son's words, Li Yuan, who was really confused before, was shocked, and then realized that a god-sent opportunity was placed in front of him-based on this letter written by Shibi Khan, then as long as he further obtained Shibi Khan's trust, and Chen Yingliang working hand in hand, defeating the Turks is simply as easy as pie! At that time, even if he can't monopolize King Qin's great achievements, at least he can wash away all the previous haze, and get a share that will not be too small after the King Qin war is over.
"If father doesn't want to cooperate with the little thief Chen Yingliang, and wants to defeat the little thief Chen Yingliang, this letter is your best chance." Li Er lowered his voice and said in a low voice: "As long as father you If you make a mistake, you can make a mistake. If you really cooperate with Shibi Khan, then the life of the little thief Chen Yingliang will be a piece of cake. Once the little thief Chen Yingliang dies, the King Qin's coalition army will collapse, and the emperor will never have a chance to walk out of Yanmen City. The world of Sui Dynasty will be in chaos. With the family background of our Li family, coupled with the support of the Turkic army, why worry about the big event? Why not? "
In history, when Li Er persuaded his father to rebel, everyone knows what Li Yuan's reaction was, and this time it was the same. When he suddenly heard his precious son's rebellious words, Li Yuan stood up in shock, glaring at his precious son with wide eyes. Li Er, who grew thick and rebellious, showed no fear, and cupped his hands to Li Yuan and said: "Father, the life and death of the Li family in Longxi, wealth, honor and disgrace are all in your mind. This is all my son said, please father decide yourself."
Flipping through Khan Shibi's autographed letter with his fingers, Li Yuan was extremely hesitant. He couldn't decide whether to take the advice of his ambitious son, let alone help Chen Yingliang win the Qin King War, or help Shibi Khan kill himself. The mortal enemy, after hesitating for a long time, Li Yuan suddenly made an astonishing decision—suddenly opened the seal of Bi Khan's letter, took out the letter paper and looked at it quickly under the lamp.
Knowing his father is like a son, Li Yuan, who has a somewhat indecisive personality, will not be able to pull back once he makes up his mind. Seeing Li Yuan open and read the letter, Li Er, who knew his father's temper, suddenly smiled. Knowing that his father was finally moved and came up with the idea of Da Sui Jiangshan, he couldn't help but said in his heart: "Father, make up your mind quickly!" Well, opportunities come and go, we have a great hope of success, after success, Wugou will also be able to return to my side."
Li Yuan's next actions made Li Er a little puzzled. After quickly reading Shibi Khan's letter, Li Yuan didn't introduce the content, but put the letter back into the envelope again, divided the letter again, and then greeted his eldest grandson Shunde, Hou Junji and other confidantes entered the account, and the elder Sun Shunde and others who had been guarding outside the tent were ordered to enter the account. Then Li Yuan asked the elder Sun Shunde and Hou Junji, "Did Shibi Khan tell you what he will do?" Continue to contact me?"
"Ambassador, Shibi Khan didn't say how to contact you, but if you need, you can send someone to him at any time, and he is always waiting for your envoy to come." Changsun Shunde replied tremblingly.
Li Yuan nodded thoughtfully, and then ordered: "Forget about it, forget it forever, if I hear the slightest bit of wind outside, neither of you will survive."
Changsun Shunde and Hou Junji hurriedly clasped their fists in agreement, while Li Yuan put the resealed letter on the candle and lit it on fire. Li Er, who was next to him, was shocked and hurriedly said, "Father, you..."
"Shut up! You also forgot about this!" Li Yuan interrupted his son roughly, and cursed in his heart: "Idiot, don't look at the time and place when you think about it. Things may not all follow the army with me, there are 110,000 troops loyal to the emperor, and behind them there is an endless stream of King Qin's army marching north. Even with the help of Turks, without food, weapons, armor and footholds, it is considered a temporary success It’s also a grasshopper after autumn, it won’t last a few days!”
After cursing secretly, Li Yuan's eyes turned to the burning letter in his hand again, watching the cheerfully jumping flames, Li Yuan's heart was filled with joy, and he said to himself: "Sibi Khan, your appetite is too big, you don't like me. I'm not that trusting, so I'm sorry, I can't cooperate with you. There is also the thief Chen Yingliang, and I'm even more sorry. Although the old man doesn't have the courage and ability to revolt now, he wants to count on me to help you break the Turks with tricks. You are dreaming, the old man would rather If you don’t want this opportunity to destroy the enemy, it won’t let you climb higher and faster!”
The letters gradually turned into ashes, and the hope of King Qin and the Sui army to quickly break through the Turks disappeared. After throwing the remains of the letters into the brazier with his own hands, Li Yuan ordered: "Pass down the order and march forward tomorrow. Once the Turks attack, fight with all your strength, you must repel the Turks, and you must not back down! Let the friendly troops see the determination of our Taiyuan army, and let the Turks see the might of our Taiyuan Qin army!"
Several confidants agreed, but Li Er was a little worried and asked, "Father, what if Shibi Khan takes the initiative to send someone to contact you?"
"Take it immediately and hand it over to the little thief Chen Yingliang in public." Li Yuan replied: "The thieves chief Shibi tried to harm me with a plan of alienation, and the little thief Chen Yingliang has no evidence. , You will end up defeated if you don’t fight, you don’t need to be afraid of him!”
"But Chen Yingliang has a deep hatred with our Li family, what if he insists on taking the opportunity to harm you?" Li Er asked worriedly.
"Then, he is the one who forced me." Li Yuan's eyes were full of faint green light.