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Li Shimin and the others felt it was weird, and couldn't figure it out for a while, so they could only wait and see what happened.

The crowd waited quietly.

Time passed little by little.

An hour passed!

An hour and a half passed!

In the blink of an eye, it was almost night, and at this moment, on the road leading to Xia Guo on the west side of the official road, suddenly, there was a rush of horseshoes, and there was more smoke billowing.

The vast army rushed forward.

This scene immediately attracted Tang Jun's attention.

However, because the road at the foot of the mountain was scattered with landmines, the rushing army had already stopped as soon as it reached the foot of the mountain on the west side of Niulan Mountain.And the flags in the army fluttered a large flag with the word Xia.

This is Xia Guo's army.

When Li Shimin and others saw this army, their hearts sank, including Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others, and a dignified expression appeared on their faces.

Everyone knew things were going badly.

Because Du Qi's army fought against Duan Zhixuan on the west side of Niulan Mountain.Now Du Qi's army retreated back unhurriedly, and was already stationed at the foot of the mountain, especially Du Qi's army.

Qi and his group began to climb the mountain from the west side, which shows that Duan Zhixuan's situation is definitely not optimistic.

Li Shimin couldn't help but smack his mouth, his face gradually darkened.

There was a worried look in his eyes.

Just as Li Shimin and others were worried, they suddenly saw the generals of the Tang Army escorting one by one of the Xia Guo army stationed at the foot of the mountain and began to climb the mountain.Although it was more than a hundred steps away, soldiers wearing Tang army clothes were detained at the foot of the mountain, and generals were escorted up, which can be roughly seen clearly.

Seeing this scene, everyone's heart sank.

At this moment Li Shimin understood why the soldiers of Xia Kingdom suddenly cheered.It must be Du Qi's sentry who sent the news, informing everyone of the victory.In this case, it can also be explained clearly why the Xia soldiers on the mountain did not stop the Tang army digging trenches from beginning to end.

All this is because Du Qi has already defeated Duan Zhixuan, so the Niulanshan defenders did nothing.

Li Shimin's cheeks twitched slightly, he looked at Changsun Wuji, and said dryly, "Auxiliary machine, now Duan Zhixuan's [-] troops have all been defeated on the west side of Niulan Mountain, what should we do?"

Changsun Wuji was even more in a complicated mood, and he didn't know what to do for a while, especially Changsun Wuji was also panicked.

Overwhelmed.

Worried about being targeted by Du Qi.

Chapter 963 Goodbye Monarch and Subject

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Seeing that Sun Wuji was silent, Li Shimin looked at Li Jing at the side and said, "Duke Wei, our troops on the other side have been defeated. Under the current situation, what do you think we should do?"

Li Jing sighed and said: "Your Majesty, Duan Zhixuan was defeated, so we don't mention how to deal with Duan Zhixuan's affairs. Right now, it is impossible to defeat Du Qi with our more than [-] troops. The plan for this battle has failed. But right now Although our situation is unfavorable, we can retreat back to Guazhou City. With the help of the city, it is impossible for Du Qi to break through the city."

Li Shimin's face suddenly collapsed.

He is the emperor of Tang Dynasty.

How can we retreat?

Even in the most difficult time, Li Shimin was never like this.Li Shimin looked around at the other generals, and said in a deep voice, "What's your plan to break the current stalemate."

Everyone shook their heads.

All said it was difficult.

Du Qi is not a barbarian on the grassland, nor a person who does not understand strategy.To deal with the Turkic people, we can separate them and adopt other methods, but such methods are useless if they are placed on Du Qi.What's more, Du Qi might just use his tricks...

.At this moment, Li Yuan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Emperor, what are you thinking?"

Li Shimin said: "Father, what else can I think. I just want to win and defeat Du Qi's army."

"Impossible."

Li Yuan shook his head and said: "Duan Zhixuan was defeated, and the Tang army fell into a disadvantageous situation again. If you still hold this unrealistic idea, this battle can only follow what Li Jing said, and return to Guazhou City to garrison. Because of the direct confrontation, we It's no longer an advantage. Du Qi is now entrenched in Niulan Mountain, and we can't conquer it, which is even more embarrassing."

Li Shimin felt very uncomfortable listening to Li Yuan's words.Does Li Yuan know how to march, he must know some.But Li Yuan himself rarely went to the battlefield, even after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan almost never went to the battlefield.

Now that Li Yuan pointed him out, Li Shimin felt a little embarrassed in his heart.

Li Shimin said: "What's your father thinking?"

Li Yuan said: "Since you can't solve the current matter, I will go to see Du Qi. I will let Du Qi retreat and withdraw from Guazhou to save Datang's face. As long as Du Qi retreats, although there will be losses in this battle, but At least the state system will not be affected."

Li Shimin fell silent.

Let Li Yuan come forward.

Needless to say, Li Yuan must be emotional and persuade Du Qi to retreat.so

Even if things can be done, Li Shimin is still unwilling in his heart because of embarrassment.

He couldn't bear the face of the emperor.

Li Yuan continued: "Emperor, you must continue to suffer from the chaos. In the current situation, Du Qi's army is encircled. Let me ask you a question. Once Du Qi hangs Duan Zhixuan out, he will take out the tens of thousands of captives. You, how do you do it?"

Li Shimin was dumbfounded.

This is the most difficult part, because Duan Zhixuan was defeated, and the Tang army had a hostage in Du Qi's hands.

Li Shimin did not have the confidence to go to war.

Li Yuan continued: "Just like outside the city of Guazhou, Du Qi pulled Hou Junji out for you to decide, to decide whether Hou Junji would live or die. In the end, you abandoned Hou Junji, so that Hou Junji was killed. Now , do you want to abandon Duan Zhixuan again?"

Li Shimin listened to Li Yuan's words, and the only fighting thoughts left in his heart were also dissipated at this moment, and he no longer had the fighting spirit to fight, and said: "Thank you, Father."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was actually relieved.

The current situation is very unfavorable, and continuing to fight may not be beneficial to Datang. Even if Datang's army loses again, I am afraid that Guazhou will really be lost.After all, now that Du Qi has withdrawn from Guazhou, the Tang army can defend Guazhou, thus ensuring that Guazhou is in the hands and ensuring the integrity of the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Yuan stood up, shook his sleeves and said, "Just wait, I will go up the mountain to see Du Qi."

After speaking, Li Yuan walked out.

Li Yuan came with the army this time because he actually considered that once Li Shimin fell into an unfavorable situation, he, the Supreme Emperor, would come forward and ask Du Qi to withdraw the army by virtue of his relationship with Du Qi to ensure the integrity of the territory.

Datang must not lose its territory.