I'm a marquis in Datang

With sharp eyes, he said: "Mortars are the foundation of the Xia Kingdom. Once the mortars are handed over, Datang's strength will definitely be improved. And once we hand over the mortars, Li Shimin will know His Majesty's heart."

Soft, it is bound to make progress.So at the moment, this is absolutely not allowed to happen. "

At this time, Shangguanyi complained about Ma Zhou in his heart. If Ma Zhou hadn't been naive, it wouldn't have happened.

Xia Guo was in trouble.

It made Du Qi embarrassed.

Xue Rengui also stated: "Your Majesty, our mortars are the decisive weapon. Because we have mortars, we can suppress the Tang army and suppress the Tang army. Once the mortars are given to Li Shimin on a large scale , he is a threat to us. So it is absolutely impossible to give him a weapon."

The rest of the people expressed their opinions one after another.

Although Ma Zhou's safety was involved, and everyone was concerned about Ma Zhou and worried about Ma Zhou, Xia Guo was the root cause.Once Xia Guo is affected, not only Ma Zhou, but everyone will be attacked by the Tang Dynasty.

Du Qi nodded and said: "I know that handing over the mortar is definitely impossible. What I have to consider now is how to take Ma Zhou back. I

The people of Xia Kingdom will never allow to be coerced by Li Shimin.And what happened this time is bound to make Li Shimin regret it. "

"This is the key."

After Du Qi said the request, he continued: "What we have to do now is not to complain. Because it is not reasonable to detain envoys and use envoys to threaten them, although they have happened in history. No one thought , Li Shimin will take such cruel measures."

Shangguanyi has always been a hardliner. With sharp eyes, he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, we must rescue Ma Zhou. Actually, there is a very simple way. As long as Your Majesty is determined, there will be no problem."

Du Qi asked: "What way?"

Shangguanyi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, we will lead the army and go directly to Guazhou City. At the same time, we will escort all the prisoners of the Tang Army to go directly to Chen Bing outside Guazhou City, and order Li Shimin to release Ma Zhou. If Li Shimin does not release Ma Zhou, then we will Then kill the prisoners. If you don’t release them for one day, you will kill 100 people. I don’t believe that Li Shimin can carry it.”

After a pause, Shangguanyi continued: "As long as Li Shimin releases people,

, then we can not kill the prisoners.Then entrust the lives of all the prisoners to Li Shimin's hands to decide.If Li Shimin refuses, then the person who works for Li Shimin must have sympathy.Because Li Shimin doesn't care about these prisoners now, and he won't care about them in the future. "

Guan Zhilan said: "Mr. Shangguan's plan is good, but what if Li Shimin wants to kill Ma Zhou?"

"impossible!"

Shangguanyi said: "Li Shimin killed Ma Zhou, but he got nothing. On the contrary, he will only increase his hatred. Therefore, I think that we can use this to threaten Li Shimin. And when the time comes, we will also publicize this matter. I don't believe it anymore. Li Shimin dares to carry on."

Lai Ji also said in a deep voice: "Li Shimin's actions this time broke the bottom line and broke the convention. Since Li Shimin did this, then we can't blame us. Your Majesty, I agree with Shangguan's proposal."

"Your Majesty, I agree with the suggestion of Chief Shangguan."

Xiao Yuanqi also spoke.

One by one, they all spoke in agreement.

Only Li Jing never spoke.

Du Qi looked at Li Jing and said, "Master Yaoshi, what do you think?"

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, I agree with this arrangement, because at present, it is the best arrangement. If you blindly adopt soft measures, you will be considered as bullying. Therefore, the only way is to retaliate with a tooth for a tooth and blood for blood." The best arrangement. However, the veteran will not participate in this campaign."

Du Qi nodded and said, "Since that's the case, it's convenient for you to stay behind."

Li Jing said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."

Du Qi ordered: "Xue Rengui, Ma Yuan, Xiao Yuanqi, immediately mobilize troops and prepare to send troops."

In fact, according to the previous plan, the troops would not be dispatched immediately. It would be necessary to wait for the situation in the south of Tianzhu to settle, and to cut off part of Li Shimin's flesh and blood before making arrangements.But now, Du Qi can't control so much, he has no choice but to choose to send troops.

Xiao Yuanqi, Xue Rengui and Ma Yuan responded, and each went to dispatch troops.

Even though it is braving the severe cold now, the army has all left Rouyuan County in just half an hour, and all the prisoners have also been escorted away.

Even so, Du Qi also left the army to guard the county.

It was handed over to Pei Changqing.

The army marched forward in a mighty manner, heading straight for the direction of Guazhou City.When entering the border, he encountered no obstacles along the way, but he was also spotted by Tang Jun's sentry, and he flew back to report as soon as he took the first step.

The sentry news was sent back to Guazhou City.

Li Shimin was not too surprised when he got the news that Du Qi had sent troops directly.Du Qi is not a good man and a believer, nor is he an incompetent person. It is impossible to send a letter, but Du Qi obediently sent the weapon. There will definitely be a contest.

This must be done.

Li Shimin immediately arranged for someone to call Changsun Wuji,

After talking about Du Qi's dispatch of troops, he continued: "The auxiliary machine, Du Qi's army, has already arrived at Guazhou City. You tell all the generals in the army to prepare for battle. Maybe Du Qi will attack directly first. , and then negotiate with us."

Changsun Wuji said: "I obey!"

He immediately went down to make arrangements.

Chapter 1101 The Embarrassed Li Shimin

Embarrassed Li Shimin

Entering the cold winter, the weather is getting colder every day.Because of the cold weather, the army under Du Qi's command slowed down a bit. It was not until late December that the army led by Du Qi arrived outside Guazhou City.

Under Du Qi's command, there are troops led by Xiao Yuanqi, Ma Yuan and Xue Rengui.In particular, the previously depleted troops have been recruited in Rouyuan County to supplement them, and their respective troops have been restored.

This is the advantage of fighting at home.

Can replenish the source of troops.

Of course, the most important point is that Du Qi treats the people well, and the treatment of the soldiers in the army is very good. Anyone who can make meritorious service on the battlefield will be rewarded, so countless people are proud to be able to enter the army .Although there are certain risks in the army, there are more opportunities in the army.

Therefore, the common people have great feelings about enlisting in the army.

Enthusiasm, even when Xue Rengui and Ma Yuan conscripted, there were still many people who were not selected, with a look of regret.

Du Qi's current military strength is more than 15 people.

The army lined up, and it was dark.

aggressive.

The formation of this formation is full of pressure, giving people the feeling of black clouds overwhelming the city.Even Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others on the tower were shocked when they saw Du Qi's army.

Du Qi's army is too strong.

This is not something ordinary people can contend with.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and waited quietly on the tower.He wanted to see what Du Qi was going to do.But beside Du Qi, there was Ma Zhou, and he was bound.

Originally, according to Changsun Wuji's suggestion, Li Shimin didn't plan to show up in person, but planned to stay in the army in the city.He just wanted to have a conversation with Du Qi, so Li Shimin finally changed his mind.