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Du Qi said: “His Royal Highness should be aware of the battle report sent during this period. Five days ago, it was Prince of Zhao Commandery Li Xiaogong who led the army to storm Mingshui County. Because the county is covered with all sides. River, our army has difficulty crossing the river. Even after crossing the river, there are considerable difficulties in attacking Mingshui County. After all, the city of Mingshui County is strong.”

“So, Prince of Zhao Commandery Li Xiaogong failed. Now.”

“Four days ago, Li Jiancheng arranged for Liu Hongji to attack Mingshui County again, and finally failed.”

“Three days ago, Li Jiancheng arranged for Duan Zhixuan The storm is still a failure.”

“Two days ago, Li Jiancheng arranged Yin Kaishan to storm Mingshui County. At that time, people from the Prince of Qin line continuously stormed Mingshui County, but failed many times. It is rumored that the generals of Prince of Qin lineage are not worthy of the truth.”

“Public opinion came violently for a time.”

“Yin Kaishan led the army, spare no effort to attack, and more proof of Prince of The strength of the generals of the Qin Mansion used his personal dangers, regardless of his personal life and death. Yin Kaishan had already reached the head of the city, but eventually died at the head of the city, and the offensive was completely wiped out.”

” Yesterday, Zhang Shigui led an army to attack the city again, but he was still defeated.”

Du Qi talked freely, saying: “From start to finish, the people who attacked Mingshui County are the Prince of Qin. The generals of the palace did not see anyone from the Crown Prince family. The most important thing was that when the city was attacked, they did not see any support for the Prince of Qin, only a few soldiers and horses were given.”

“Such continuous consumption of the forces of the Prince of Qin Mansion.”

“It has a great influence on the Prince of Qin Mansion.”

“It has always been for the generals of the Prince of Qin Mansion to come forward. , But only the general lost his face and lost his majesty. However, his Highness has never been involved. Throughout the Crown Prince’s strategy, it should be done against you.”

“To weaken your prestige “

Du Qi said solemnly: “An invincible Prince of Qin, and a Prince of Q who failed in battle in, and even the Prince of Qin who failed in the battle. When the time comes, the whole army believes that the Prince of Qin Mansion is not invincible, which is equivalent to weakening the influence of Prince of Qin in the army. Li Jiancheng did not dare to frame Prince of Qin, but he could justifiably weaken Prince of Qin. “

Li Shimin was silent after listening.

He didn’t think about this.

The situation during this period of time, Li Shimin has always been at a disadvantage. Passive everywhere, and didn’t think clearly about what it was about falling on the ground. Now, after listening to Du Qi’s words, Li Shimin suddenly realized.

This seems to be the truth.

This is the lack of me around. For Li Shimin, there is no strategist to analyze the situation, and no strategist to make suggestions. It has a great influence on Li Shimin. Even though Li Shimin is bold and persevering and fearless, but the courage and perseverance on the battlefield, in the face of crafty plots and machinations, many It doesn’t come in handy at that time.

So Li Shimin needs a counselor.

Li Shimin said: “Erlang, if Crown Prince is really the king of the battle, how to deal with it? “

Du Qi said resolutely: “You can only participate in the war. If you refuse to participate in the war, it is equivalent to handing over the handle to Li Jiancheng, and Li Jiancheng can be held accountable. “

Li Shimin said: “But on the battlefield, but as you said, in the case of insufficient troops, it is very likely that casualties will be increased, and the Crown Prince will also be plot against. According to your inference, after I lose, the next step is when Crown Prince will order the total attack, right? “

“Yes! “

Du Qi nodded and answered.

Li Shimin’s eyes were narrowed, and he was thinking about the trade-off.

He didn’t understand.

It’s just that I didn’t understand that’s all for a while, and now that everything is clear, Li Shimin can make a decision.

Li Shimin squinted his eyes, and said after a moment: “If this is the case, then you can only Join the war. As long as this king joins the war, he must break Mingshui County and prevent Crown Prince’s strategy from succeeding. “

Du Qi said: “Prince of Qin is wise. The only way to break the game is to use tyrannical force to break Mingshui County and order Liu Heikai to withdraw. As long as Prince of Qin wins this battle, even if Li Jiancheng, as the coach, has the credit for beheading Liu Hei-na, that’s nothing, after all, the situation is unstoppable. It’s just that this battle and Liu Heilan’s fight was really too great a loss. “

“Yes, the loss is great. “

Li Shimin’s emotions immediately fell.

Li Daoxuan died in battle.

Luo Shixin died in battle.

Yin Kaishan He died in battle.

Li Daoxuan was born in the clan, but he was young, but was able to fight well. He was a member of the clan under Li Shimin’s command. As for Luo Shixin and Yin Kaishan, both were tiger generals under Li Shimin’s command, but they were both Died here.

The loss is too great.

Du Qi exhorted: “Your Majesty, you don’t have to be sad. Everything today will be returned one after another in the future. After all, in the current situation, Li Jiancheng is the Crown Prince, occupying the righteousness and taking the initiative, so that His Highness has no alternative. What His Highness must do now is not only to build merits, but also to protect himself. “

Li Shimin said: “Erlang’s words, like a bell in the morning and a drum in the evening, made the king’s Mao stunned. “

Du Qi said: “His Royal Highness is in the game, so I can’t figure it out.” If Uncle Grandson and Uncle Fang were by your side, I would have pointed you out for you. Speaking of which, the two of them are now being recruited to Li Jiancheng’s office. They are it possible that, can they not return to His Highness? “

“Can’t come back! “

Li Shimin shook his head and replied.

He said solemnly: “In the current situation, their actions under Li Jiancheng’s command are restricted. Under such a situation, it is very passive. “

Du Qi said: “It seems that if you want them to come back, you have to wait until after the battle conclusion. However, Li Jiancheng this time, has tasted the sweetness of transferring the people under His Royal Highness, and will definitely continue to draw on the bottle gourd in the future. “

“Although in Cháng’ān, the eldest grandson and the others around you will not be transferred away, but let many generals and ministers be placed as officials, Like my father, it is very likely to happen. “

“Such a situation is difficult for even His Highness to stop. dignified is a positive plot, not crafty plots and machinations. “

Du Qi proposed the possibility of the future.

Li Shimin said: “It is indeed possible, but now only one step can be taken. “

“Report! “

At this moment, there was a report by a soldier outside.

The curtain of the camp was raised, and a soldier entered and reported: “His Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness Crown Prince will send someone to send an order, please You go. “

” Got it. “

Li Shimin waved his hand to let the soldier retreat.

After the soldier retreated, Li Shimin looked towards Du Qi and said: “Erlang, you have expected it. Just now, Crown Prince has arranged for someone to send the order. “

Du Qi said: “His Royal Highness will go there, it’s just the news of my arrival. Please keep it confidential. Once Crown Prince knows that I am coming, he will target His Highness even more. “

Li Shimin said: “This king knows. “

In fact, Li Shimin’s news about Du Qi was hidden. People in the army were strictly ordered to promote Du Qi’s news.

Li Shimin immediately stood up and replaced it. As soon as he wore his clothes, he left the military tent and went to the camp where Li Jiancheng was located. When he entered the Chinese military tent where Li Jiancheng was located, he saluted: “His Royal Highness Crown Prince! “

Li Jiancheng smiled and said: “Prince of Qin is here, come, sit down!” “

Li Shimin lifted his robe and sat down. Li Jiancheng had a bright smile on his face and said, “Prince of Qin, this Crown Prince called you to attack Mingshui County.” Things. “

Li Shimin said: “Crown Prince, please speak. “

Li Jiancheng said: “Now the thief Liu is entrenched in Mingshui County, arrogant, attacking for a long time without any success. In this army, everyone thinks that Prince of Qin is a War God, and they are invincible. Therefore, the Crown Prince planned to arrange for you to attack Mingshui County by storm tomorrow. Do you have any comments? “

“No! “

Li Shimin shook his head to answer.

Previously, after listening to Du Qi’s analysis, Li Shimin didn’t think it was a surprise.

Prepare mentally.