I'm a marquis in Datang

"This resistance doesn't make much sense."

Wei Shuyu looked stern, without a smile on his face, and said solemnly: "So I think that at the moment, even if we want to resist Xia Guo's army, we still have to prepare for a retreat. If we don't arrange a retreat, once Xia Guo's army soldiers

In Qujiang County, the consequences will be severe. "

Fang Xuanling fell silent after hearing this.

Wei Shuyu's words were his inner judgment.Today's Xia Kingdom has an absolute advantage.The most important thing is that Xia Guo's weapons are even more powerful, and Datang is completely invincible right now.

Seeing that Fang Xuanling did not speak, Wei Shuyu continued: "I don't think Xia Guo's attack can be stopped, so I am going to suggest to His Majesty to arrange another retreat route. Make sure that we can retreat calmly when we cannot stop it."

Fang Xuanling asked: "How to retreat?"

Wei Shuyu said: "My plan is to arrange for people to prepare ships. Once Yushan can't stop here, I will go south to Guangzhou first. If Guangzhou can't stop, I will take a boat to the sea and retreat to the country of Wa. Today's country of Wa, and Da Tang came and went frequently, and the waterway was mature enough to go to the country of Wa. With our military strength and the weapons of the army, it is enough to conquer the country of Wa and rebuild its power."

Fang Xuanling pondered for a while, and said slowly: "This retreat, the old man agrees. It's just that His Majesty is here, will he agree? Your Majesty

If you don't agree, everything is nothing. "

Wei Shuyu said: "I have to try."

Fang Xuanling was silent for a while, and then said: "Since you have made a decision, then persuade and try your best. What do I need this old man to do?"

Wei Shuyu said: "I will go to persuade later, but at the moment, I still have to finish the follow-up arrangements. When I see Your Majesty, I will ask His Majesty to inform Uncle Fang and listen to Uncle Fang's advice. At that time, Uncle Fang support me."

Fang Xuanling did not answer immediately, but instead asked: "Do you think His Majesty will disagree with the withdrawal?"

Wei Shuyu said: "When His Majesty was in Chang'an, he avoided Du Qi's sharp edge. When His Majesty was in Jiangdu, he also endured the humiliation and withdrew his troops. But after His Majesty led the army to retreat to Yushan, his sons were broken and died one after another. To this day, His Majesty is full of emotions. If you are angry, you have already lost your mind and the will to retreat, so you will not agree to retreat. Therefore, Uncle Fang needs to persuade him."

Fang Xuanling said: "No problem, as long as His Majesty asks me

Opinion, I will support you. "

Wei Shuyu said: "Thank you uncle."

Fang Xuanling suddenly said: "Nephew, His Majesty's army stationed in Yushan will definitely not be able to stop Xia Guo's attack. We, the Tang side, will definitely lose. You are still so loyal to Your Majesty, why?"

Wei Shuyu chuckled twice, and said slowly: "There is no other reason. Your Majesty treats me with great kindness. I am a scholar with a humble status, but Your Majesty respects me and promotes me. I will do my best to repay Your Majesty."

Fang Xuanling nodded solemnly and said no more, after all, the emperor's kindness to Wei Shuyu was indeed as great as a mountain.Wei Shuyu was only the governor of a state, but Li Shimin did not hesitate to promote him, letting Wei Shuyu work in the center of the court, and even Wei Shuyu could see Li Shimin at any time.

This treatment is extremely rare.

In particular, Wei Shuyu is a bad man in command. He is not a high-ranking official, but he is a prominent presence in the court.

This is Li Shimin's grace.

Fang Xuanling got up to bid farewell and left, Wei Shuyu also got up to make arrangements, and when everything was arranged properly, Wei Shuyu again

Go to Li Shimin's room.

By this time night had fallen.

In the cottage, there are torches burning everywhere.

Wei Shuyu entered the room, saluted Li Shimin respectfully and said, "Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin said: "Shuyu, what are you doing here so late at night?"

Wei Shuyu replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the reason why I came at night is because Xia Guo sent troops to kill me. I think that in addition to our current preparations, we need to consider a way out."

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes.

He didn't speak for a while.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became dignified, as if exuding a murderous aura.

Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu even more, but Wei Shuyu was calm and composed from the beginning to the end.After a while, Li Shimin said, "Tell me, what do you think about it?"

Wei Shuyu said: "I think that if you consider retreating, you can consider going forward.

To Japan.After all, the strength of the Wa country is not very good, and if we retreat to the Wa country, we can rise again and make a comeback.Of course, now that Du Qi is going south, if we block Xia Guo's troops, we will continue to develop in Lingnan Road.If not, get out.Therefore, the minister believes that more consideration should be made. "

A gleam flashed across Li Shimin's eyes, and he said coldly: "Shuyu, if you put this on someone else's mouth, I've already served it with a knife."

Wei Shuyu said: "Your Majesty's eyes are like torches, and the sages have no faults with His Majesty, so I dare to speak boldly. Please, Your Majesty, can arrange retreats so that we can deal with them. Xia Guo is coming fiercely. Even if I am prepared, I may not be able to hold on."

Li Shimin said: "I will not evacuate again."

Speaking of this, Li Shimin showed a ferocious expression, and said: "Du Qi killed my son, made the father commit suicide, and indirectly killed the eldest grandson Wuji. Besides, there are countless enmities between Du Qi and Du Qi. I don't care. Killing Du Qi, I vowed not to give up. How can I continue to retreat now. I am here at Yushan, organizing all the troops, and fighting Du Qi to the end."

Wei Shuyu said: "Your Majesty, it's not right!"

Li Shimin said: "There is nothing wrong."

Wei Shuyu said: "Your Majesty is an old man who fought on the battlefield, so he naturally knows that Xia Guo is coming. It is very normal for us to prepare for the retreat. Please think twice, Your Majesty. Only in this way can we deal with Xia Guo to the end."

Li Shimin stood up abruptly, and said directly: "When I was in the Western Regions, I fought Du Qi several times and retreated out of hatred. Later, when Du Qi killed Chang'an, I led my troops to retreat in order to protect the overall situation and preserve my strength. So we retreated because we had no choice but to retreat, so we retreated to Jiangdu."

"Before, I was based in Jiangdu because everyone was still there. So in Jiangdu, I kept preparing for war. When Du Qi killed Jiangdu, I retreated without a fight. I retreated from Jiangdu to Qujiang."

"I have always avoided and not fought."

"That's not my style."

Li Shimin's voice became more impassioned and full of anger, and he said: "Through the matter, all the sons under my knees are dead.

How can I retreat again.Shuyu, I know you are loyal, so I don't doubt you, and I don't punish you.If you want to advise, then you don't have to.Now, I will not retreat again.Even if I die, I will compete with Du Qi. "

Putting it aside, if Li Chengqian and others are still there, Li Shimin still has one hope, and he continues to withdraw troops that can attract Du Qi.But now that his son is dead, he has no hope.

Li Shimin was filled with anger, he wanted to fight Du Qi to the end, and he would never give up.

Wei Shuyu said: "Your Majesty, this is a big matter, and you should listen to the opinions of the people below. Therefore, I suggest that Your Majesty invite Tang Jian, Fang Xiang, Wei Xiang, and the rest of the people to discuss the matter. As the saying goes, if you listen to it, you will understand and believe it." Darkness, it’s not a bad thing to listen to the opinions of the people below.”

Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and said, "No need."

He said: "I'm tired, you can step back. Shuyu, if you don't want to fight to the death with me, you can leave, and I won't force you. Your father and son from the Wei family are all loyal ministers. Your father served me, and you no need

Follow me to death. "

thump!

Wei Shuyu knelt directly on the ground.

He knocked his head on the ground and said: "I swear to follow Your Majesty to the death. If it weren't for Your Majesty's support, how could I be here today. If it wasn't for Your Majesty's appreciation, how can I show my ambitions. Regardless of adversity or prosperity, no matter what the situation is, I swear to follow you to the death." His Majesty."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile on his face.