Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

They have been running for two days, and based on the information they received, they have been speeding towards Shanzhou.

They also knew that the cavalry of Tang Dynasty were following behind them.

But they were light cavalry, and the army behind them couldn't catch up with them.

Heitian couldn't hurry up, so now the Tang army was far behind them.

Gongri Gongzan nodded after hearing the report from his subordinates.

“Treat it immediately, let the horses rest and graze, and everyone eat some dry food.

No fire allowed. "

Gongri Gongzan gave the order, saying that the soldiers were exhausted and needed rest.

Forty miles away, their Qingqi could catch up in less than an hour.

It is better to let the soldiers rest and regain their strength to prepare for the battle in the near future.

"Prince, the scouts just came to report that the Tang army in the rear has also been chasing us for two days." The deputy general said.

"How far are they from us?"

"Back to Prince, they are eighty miles away from us. Even if we don't move, it will take them two hours to catch up with us." The deputy general replied.

“Huh, here, their horses are not as durable as ours, not to mention that we are light cavalry and they all have armor.

It’s not bad to be able to keep up in two days. "Gongri Gongzan snorted.

"Prince, do you think they will travel overnight?" the lieutenant asked worriedly.

"They don't dare. They only have more than 10,000 people and we have 50,000 troops. If they rush on their way at night, aren't they afraid that we will attack them?

Attacking at night, they have no advantage, and we can win with numbers. "

Gongri Gongzan shook his head. If it were daytime, the more than 10,000 well-equipped Tang troops could confront them head-on.

But if it's dark, the horses can't charge at all, and they can't guard against firing cold arrows.

The equipment advantage of the Tang Army was greatly weakened.

"Send the order, let the soldiers have a good rest, and the horses are all fed." After saying this, Gong Ri Gong Zan also began to eat dry food.

The mission given to him by Songtsen Gampo was to go to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. First, try to capture him alive. If there was no other way, kill him and take the body back.

The 50,000 troops he brought this time were the most elite troops in Tibet, and their weapons and equipment were also the best.

It was Songtsan Gambo's trump card, similar to Li Shimin's Beiya Forbidden Army.

Songtsan Gampo believed that even if there was a difference in strength, it would not be impossible to win even at five to one.

Their purpose is simple to capture Li Shimin alive.

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Qinghai important city.

The remaining 50,000 Tubo troops had been silent since Li Shen led the troops out.

After they joined the baggage troops, they began to set up camp.

Li Tai and Li Zhi were very serious and responsible. In addition to sleeping at night, they patrolled the city wall every day.

"Fourth brother, it's been two days and there's still no movement from Tubo. What do you think they are thinking?"

Li Zhi on the city wall looked at the Tubo military camp opposite and asked.

"It's hard to say. They haven't made any movement. They seem to be waiting for something?" Li Tai shook his head.

"Fourth brother, do you think they are waiting to attack Aye's team?" Li Zhi thought for a while and guessed.

Hearing this, Li Tai nodded:

"It is very possible that whether their attack on Aye succeeds or fails, these people can serve as a backup.

Don’t forget, they were led by Songtsen Gampo’s son. "

"Well, I hope Li Shen can catch up. I should have suggested that he lead the troops into battle lightly. Tubo Qi Zhen all have light cavalry, and their speed is much faster than Li Shen's."

Li Zhi sighed.

"Don't worry, even if you can't catch up, Aye can still hold on until Lao Shi rescues." Li Tai comforted.

"I'm just afraid that Li Shen is delaying on purpose..."

"Pheasant slave! Don't say such nonsense in the future. Don't forget that Concubine Wei is still in the team.

Lao Shi may not care about anyone, but he will never care about Concubine Wei. "

Before Li Zhi finished speaking, Li Tai scolded him.

Li Zhi also knew that he had said the wrong thing, looked around, and then lowered his voice and said:

"Fourth brother, since ancient times, people who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters. Li Shen has always been ruthless. What if he ignores the safety of the noble concubine?

It's not that I don't believe him, our mother is also in the team.

I'm afraid..."

Li Zhi hesitated to speak. Of course Li Tai understood what he meant. Their mother was also in the team. If they were in danger, would Li Shen save her?

And with the current relationship between Li Shen and the prince, if something happens to His Majesty, the prince can ascend the throne early.

But Li Tai soon shook his head. When the prince ascended the throne seemed to have nothing to do with Li Shen.

"Pheasant slave, I know something about Li Shen. He is more filial than all our brothers and will never ignore Concubine Wei.

So he will definitely rush to rescue him as soon as possible.

I know what you want to say. In fact, if you think about it carefully, slave pheasant, you will understand that no matter who becomes the emperor now, it will be the same to Lao Shi.

Aye becoming emperor is actually more beneficial to Lao Shi. "

As long as you analyze it, you will understand this truth. Father and son are different from brothers.

Li Zhi nodded after listening to it. What Li Tai said made some sense.

"I hope so." Li Zhi said pretendingly.

"Reporting to the two princes, a large number of enemy troops have been found twenty miles to the west." At this moment, a guard ran over to report.

"What? Ximian?" Li Zhi was a little shocked.

"Are there reinforcements from Tibet? How many are there?" Li Tai asked immediately.

At this time Li Zhiming also ran over.

"I have met the two princes."

"Well, there is no need to be polite, General Li. I just said that a large number of enemy troops appeared in the west. I wonder if they are reinforcements from Tibet." Li Tai waved his hand.

The guard replied:

"Back to the prince, the scout said that there are at least one hundred thousand soldiers and horses, and they also carry a large amount of baggage and other engineering equipment.

However, they did not raise a flag, and it is not yet known whether they are Tibetan reinforcements. "

"What else is there to say? What else could be coming from the west? It must be reinforcements from Tibet.

Keep your scouts on the lookout for their movements. "Li Tai immediately gave the order.

"Does Tubo want to take down our Qinghai Fortress in one fell swoop?" Li Zhiming said.

"General Li, you should immediately summon all the generals to discuss re-deployment. There are at least 100,000 troops in the west.

There are a lot of defenders on the east side. "Li Tai gave the order. He couldn't be brave at this time. It was better to let Li Zhiming take command.

"Yes, I will summon all the ministries and re-arrange the defenses immediately." Li Zhiming did not dare to delay and took the order immediately.

"General Li, everything depends on you." Li Tai cupped his hands towards Li Zhiming.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to defend the important city, and the Tang Dynasty will be victorious!" Li Zhiming also gave a military salute.

"The Tang Dynasty will be victorious." Li Tai and Li Zhi also performed a military salute.

This is a test. An army of 30,000 resists a Tibetan army of 150,000. Either fight or die.