The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Chapter 1027

The Tang Dynasty sent troops to fight, and all kinds of news were sent to Chang'an every day. This year's New Year's Day was particularly lively.

The streets and alleys of Chang'an were discussing the war in the north.

This time, the Tang Dynasty sent troops, not only for the court to vent its anger.

Even the people were holding their breath and wanted to vent their anger.

In the past, the Turks would go south from time to time and force Chang'an with their troops. Ordinary people like them also lived in fear.

Those who were rich and powerful could leave Chang'an and run to other places even if they couldn't win, but what about them?

The houses and lands were all here. Why leave their homes and flee to other places?

Isn't it aggrieved?

The Turks should be beaten hard and revenged.

This year's New Year's Day was a little different from the previous ones in Jingyang Palace. The New Year celebrations in the palace were still the same as before, but now there was a mistress in charge, it was more lively.

But at the Duke of Ying's mansion, because Li Ji was away on the expedition, the house was obviously much quieter on New Year's Day.

But the next day, when Li Fu and his wife came, the atmosphere at home was suddenly different.

"A letter was sent from the front line saying that your father was doing well there. That being said, the grassland is bitterly cold. It's not going to be good to fight outside in this season. It will definitely be painful." Lady Ying's wife sighed: "I just hope that we can finish the battle early and return victorious."

"Going north in the winter is indeed painful, but there is no other way. Such an opportunity is really rare. If we miss it, it is unknown when the Tang Dynasty will have another opportunity like this. If we don't seize this opportunity to destroy the Turks in one fell swoop now, it will be more difficult to fight in the future." Li Fu consoled: "Mother, don't worry. The Tang Dynasty has sent 100,000 troops this time. The Turks are divided like this, so there will be no danger. However, it will be a bit difficult to capture Jie Li."

Lady Ying's wife nodded slightly.

He understood the reason.

She was just worried that her husband was suffering outside.

However, as Li Fu said, the opportunity was rare.

If the Duke of Ying wanted to maintain their position, they had to gamble.

It was good enough that they were not in danger of their lives, but just suffering.

"Let's just wait for news from the front line at home." Li Fu said, "After the New Year, we will stay in Chang'an for the time being. I can still go to the palace to see His Majesty from time to time. If there is any news, I will know it immediately."

The Duke of Ying nodded.

"Then, Huairen, you can help to find out more news."

"Okay." Li Fu responded.

Although it was the New Year and it was very lively, most people were not thinking about the New Year, but the war in the north.

There was still a war in the front.

Li Fu did go to the palace from time to time to get the latest news from Li Shimin.

"The latest battle report, Li Jing is now leading 3,000 men, stationed at Eyang Ridge." Li Shimin paced in the hall with his hands behind his back: "He marches too fast. Maybe the next time he delivers the battle report, he will hear the news that they have started fighting, or even the news that the battle is over."

"So fast." Li Fu glanced at the map on the ground.

Speed is the essence of war, and Li Jing really did it. It is estimated that when these 3,000 men reach Jie Li Khan's tent, Jie Li may not be able to react.

In the wind and snow, Jie Li Khan's tent was opened, and his men hurried in.

"Khan, the Tang army is coming."

"Who? Tang army?" Jie Li was confused after drinking, and he sobered up immediately after hearing this.

"They are coming, the Tang army is coming, the army of the Tang Dynasty."

Jie Li walked out of the tent, stood on a high place, and looked at the distance. A part of the cavalry rushed towards him.

"It seems that they don't have many troops." The people around him said.

"No, no, it must be that all of Li Shimin's troops have arrived, so Li Jing dared to go deep into the enemy alone." Jie Li said.

"Khan, avoid it if you can."

"It's too late, horse!" Jie Li shouted, and the people around him hurriedly led his horse, and then he jumped on the horse and ran away with his men.

"Catch up with them!" Li Jing galloped on his horse and shouted.

Seeing this, the soldiers behind him were greatly encouraged, and they galloped along with Li Jing.

They chased all the way to Yinshan, where they caught up with Jie Li's troops and dispersed them directly.

Jie Li was in a dilemma and had no choice but to retreat to Tieshan.

But at this time, he still had tens of thousands of soldiers under his command, but they were already scared by Li Jing's momentum.

He felt that Li Shimin's troops must be outside now, waiting to fight him to the death.

In Chang'an City, Li Shimin received another victory report.

"HahaHaha, three thousand cavalry, three thousand cavalry, it's incredible, finally won, the shame of the past years. "

"Sweep it all!"

Encourage!

So encouraging!

There was laughter in the Liangyi Hall.

"But we still can't be careless." Fang Xuanling said: "The military situation changes rapidly. In this season, if Jie Li retreats to the north of Yinshan, he will have no food and grass, and his horses will freeze to death. He may not cross Yinshan."

"The governor of Bingzhou is in the east. If he retreats, Jie Li can only go west." Li Shimin said.

"But the west is a vast desert, a dead end." Fang Xuanling pointed to the map.

Li Shimin looked at the map under his feet and said nothing.

After Jie Li retreated to Tieshan, he also understood his situation.

"It can only be like this. Come on, call Zhishisili. I have something for him to do. "Jie Li said.

"Yes."

Jie Li met Zhishishili in his tent.

"I want you to go to the Tang Dynasty, meet Li Shimin, and then tell Li Shimin that I want to submit to the Tang Dynasty." Jie Li said.

"Khan, we."

"No need to say more, this is just a delaying tactic, I don't really want to submit to Li Shimin." Jie Li said: "I will find an opportunity to take my warriors to Mobei."

"Yes. "Zhishisili responded.

Zhishisili quickly led his men to the Tang Dynasty.

Tieshan could not hold out for long. If he could not do as Jie Li said, then Tieshan would be completely finished.

We must buy enough time.

In the palace, Li Fu was asking Li Shimin for news, asking his father-in-law where he had been at the front and whether he had gained anything.

The eunuch came in.

"Your Majesty, the Turkic envoy Zhishisili wants to see you."

"Let him in." Li Shimin responded.

Jie Li actually sent an envoy.

I want to hear what the envoy is here for.

Could it be that he is here to surrender?

Jie Li must have been scared out of his wits by Li Jing.