The strongest son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty

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Du He said foolishly.

Du He, the 3000 big Han cavalry, couldn't explain clearly.

Once Li Er knows the truth, he will feel restless.

It will also become more jealous of Du He, which is not the result Du He wants to see.

Oh!

Like This!

"Du Er, what about the remaining [-] troops in Koguryo? Any news?"

Li Deqiu asked again.

"After Liaoxi City was rescued, Lao Dian joined Xue Li and harassed the [-] troops of the Koguryo people.

Harassment day and night.Now, the [-] troops/army heard that the imperial army had arrived, and they were about to retreat.

Being entangled by the 6000 cavalry under the banner of Dian Wei and Xue Li, they could only march more than ten miles a day. "

Doo Ho said.

whee!

"Du Er, it means that we have a chance to wipe out the [-] troops of the Koguryo people?"

Li Deqiu asked.

"Even if it can't be wiped out, most of the troops in Koguryo can be wiped out."

Duho affirmed.

() Datang's strongest son-in-law

Chapter 188 Arriving at Youzhou

A few days later, Du He led 5000 imperial cavalry to Youzhou City.

"General Du, you have worked hard!"

Xu Tao, governor of Youzhou, said.

Seeing the arrival of reinforcements from Du He's troops, the unresolved heart in Xu Tao's heart sank.

During this time, Xu Tao couldn't sleep all night.

Worried that Gaoguli would kill Youzhou City.

"Master Xu, you have worked so hard! In order to resist the invasion of the Koguryo people, you have done a lot of work."

Du He smiled.

Everyone carries the bridal sedan chair.

No matter what Xu Tao is doing!

After all, Du He won't make things difficult for him even if his respectful title is there.

Although Du He has Li Er's imperial decree in his hands and has absolute power in Youzhou, it cannot be used badly.

People are doing a good job, so why bother.

Whether Xu Tao is that important official or that family disciple, it has nothing to do with Du He.

As long as it is beneficial to eliminate Koguryo, Du He supports it.

In a word, don't add trouble to Du He.

In short, Xu Tao is still an official under Li Er's banner, and this will not change.

"It is my duty to protect the people of Youzhou. It is my responsibility and my obligation. Now that General Du is here, I can also let go of the heavy burden."

Xu Tao smiled.

"Master Xu, how many county soldiers can we draw?"

Doo asked.

"General Du, you know the situation in Youzhou. The population is flawed. There are only [-] soldiers in the county. Moreover,

It is impossible to organize more soldiers and horses.It is very difficult for [-] county soldiers to guard Youzhou. Once they are drawn out, it will be difficult to deal with accidents! "

Xu Tao shook his head.

Du He knew that Xu Tao was right.

Many local officials have a defensive mindset, and it is very difficult to get local officials to change their minds.

What about Duho?

I feel that defense is very passive, which is inconsistent with Du He's idea of replacing defense with war.

To put it bluntly, Du He was unwilling to fight in the empire's jurisdiction, as that would cause great damage to the empire.

Being able to place the battlefield outside the jurisdiction is the result Du He wanted.

Small neighboring countries and tribes always invaded the Central Plains.

This is not good!

very bad!

Duho wants to change this notion.

Learn from the United States.

Let Li Er and the ministers change from passive defense to active offense, and spread the war to the enemy's territory.

There is great resistance to pursuing a proactive defense policy.

Those pedantic acid scholars will definitely try their best to stop it.

It is always said that the military expenditure is too high, the military is too aggressive, and wars cannot be provoked at will, and peace is the most important thing.

"Master Xu, we need to change our concept, from passive defense to active offense, and burn the flames of war in the opponent's territory.

For thousands of years, the Central Plains Empire has been passively defending, too passively.Why can only the grassland people invade the Central Plains, but the Central Plains cannot go out to crusade? "

Doo Ho said.

Xu Tao's face changed slightly!

This is inconsistent with Confucianism!

"General Du, this is not good!"

Xu Tao shook his head.

I know I can't convince Xu Tao.Du He took out Li Er's imperial edict and handed it to Xu Tao.

"Master Xu, you just need to execute. This general has obtained His Majesty's consent, and everything will be done according to this general's order."

Doo Ho said.

"All right!"

"My lord Xu, the general left [-] soldiers in the county to protect the place, and report to the general immediately if there is anything to do.

Draw out [-] soldiers from the county and go out with this general to destroy the invading Gaogouli soldiers and horses. This time, this general will make Gaogouli have a long memory. "

Duhe ordered.

"As ordered!"

Xu Tao had no choice.

Facing Li Er's will, so what if you are unwilling?

At this time, the entire Youzhou was considered to be dominated by the Du He family.

"Li Dejian and Cheng Chusi, accept the order!"

Du He roared.

"The last general (lower position) is here!"

"Go to the barracks right away and dispatch [-] soldiers and horses to go out with this general."

Duhe ordered.

"Order!"

After receiving the token, the two immediately left the governor's mansion and headed for the barracks.

"Master Xu, how is the food supply?"

Du He asked again.

The army did not move, and the food and grass went first.

"General Du, the food and grass in this state are not enough to supply tens of thousands of troops. However, the food and grass in Jizhou, Shandong and other places have already been shipped, and new food and grass will arrive in a few days."

Xu Tao said.

Not bad!

"Master Xu, where are the reinforcements from Shandong?"

Doo asked.

"General Du, I have only received a letter saying that reinforcements from Shandong have already set off and are on the way. I don't know exactly when they will arrive."

Xu Tao said.

Dooho estimated.

Shandong reinforcements will arrive a few days later than Jizhou.

Two days later, Jizhou reinforcements arrived.

The soldiers from Shandong County will definitely arrive in five days.

Long sigh.

Don't hurry!

"Master Xu, let's go to work! This general will set off tomorrow with troops and horses to attack the [-] troops in Koguryo."

Doo Ho said.

The next moment, Du He and his men left the Governor's Mansion and headed towards the barracks.

exhort!

The exhortation sounded again in my mind.

The host, the system issued a mission to annihilate the [-] soldiers and horses that Koguryo invaded the Central Plains Empire, and the system rewarded a lottery.

May I ask the host, do you accept it?

nonsense!

Does Duho have a choice?

accept!

Du He continued to look at the map, thinking about the next tactic.

To wipe out one hundred thousand soldiers and horses in Koguryo, Du He felt no pressure.

Instead, the elimination of the Koguryo Kingdom put a little pressure on Du He.

After all, no matter how you say it, Koguryo is also a country, and it is not so easy to eliminate.

What's more, it is said that the city of Gaoguli is difficult to attack.

Coupled with the long distance, it is difficult to resupply.

"Come on!"

Du He roared.