Datang: Destroy Tang Taizong Li Xiao at the beginning

"Damn!"

After Cheng Yaojin thought it over, he was furious immediately: "In order to protect the foundation of the Great Tang Dynasty for his Li Tang royal family, I fought desperately on the front line. Is this how his Li family treats my son?"

"How did Mo'er suffer so much? He doesn't know whether he is dead or alive in prison right now? Master, you must make the decision for Mo'er!"

Pei Cuiyun snotted and burst into tears, feeling extremely sad.

After Cheng Yaojin got angry, he seemed to think of something, and said sadly, "It's just that I still have a military order this time... If I go to His Majesty now, there will definitely be a conflict."

"When is it, you still think about the military order?"

Pei Cuiyun asked with a puzzled look: "How did he treat your son? You still want to risk your life to help him fight?"

"Listen to me, it's not just us who are in trouble now, if I don't go to the front to kill the enemy, the whole of Chang'an will cease to exist."

Cheng Yaojin took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said, "What's the matter, I'll talk about it when I come back from the front line."

After finishing speaking, Cheng Yaojin turned around indifferently, his back was even more desolate.

Only now did he understand why Fang Xuanling insisted on letting him go home.

But no matter what, he still had to pick up his weapon and rush to the forefront.

Because behind him is his dream home!

Chapter 412: Do you want me to abandon the country?

A day later, as Li Ke had guessed, the Turkic army of 10,000+ all rushed to the north bank of the Weishui River.

Numerous Turkic soldiers lined up on the north bank of the Weishui River, with flags fluttering, stretching for tens of miles.

Just looking at it from a distance, the strong sense of oppression makes people feel suffocated.

The Turks seem to be telling Chang'an in this way that the Tang Dynasty is at the end of its rope and its life is exhausted.

As for Chang'an, under Li Ke's order, all the forces were gathered, and finally [-] people were gathered, led by Cheng Yaojin, who came out from the north gate and rolled away towards the Weishui River.

Before leaving, Cheng Yaojin boosted morale before the battle, threatening that the Turkic soldiers were all exhausted, and if they did not retreat in a deadly battle, then when Qin Qiong led troops to reinforce them at the rear, they would definitely win a big victory.

When the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty heard the news, they immediately rushed towards the Turkic army like a rainbow.

Then the two sides fought fiercely together.

Indeed, as Cheng Yaojin predicted, the Turkic army had traveled a long distance, and the soldiers were already exhausted. They intended to set up camp for repairs, but unexpectedly, Chang'an dared to take the initiative to attack, so they were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.

In just half a day, the army led by Cheng Yaojin wiped out no less than [-] enemies, while he himself only lost less than [-] people.

But as time passed, the Turkic army gradually adapted to the terrain and climate here under the leadership of Jieli Khan, and the soldiers resting in the rear were also restored.

The well-trained Turkic soldiers went to the front line, took over the battlefield in an instant, and defeated the already exhausted Tang army.

Two days passed.

There are no living Datang soldiers on the battlefield.

There are corpses all over the mountains and plains, everything you see is bright red, and gunpowder smoke is permeated in a radius of hundreds of miles.

On this day, countless black crows hovered over the banks of the Wei River, hissing and screaming, and refused to leave for a long time, as if they were seeing off the heroes who died in battle.

Battle reports spread to Chang'an.

Above the main hall of the palace, all the officials were panicked.

Some people said that the Turkic army came in a surprise attack, and it was inconvenient to carry a large amount of food and grass. However, the battle had been fought for several days, and the Turkic food and grass must have been exhausted.

Some people even predicted that half of the Turkic army would starve to death even if they were hungry.

Before the words were finished, there was a report that the Turkic army started cooking on the spot and devoured people. At night, there was laughter and carnival around the bonfire.

No one thought that the tens of thousands of people who died on the entire battlefield became the food of the Turkic barbarians.

Li Ke didn't expect such a result.

He expected that Cheng Yaojin could delay it for as long as ten days.

But now in less than three days, the [-] troops sent out have been exhausted.

What scares him the most is that now Chang'an can't even gather [-] troops.

Just when Li Ke was thinking of abandoning the city and fleeing, news came from the front that Qin Qiong lived up to expectations and rushed out from behind the Turkic army.

For the sudden appearance of the [-] army, Jie Li Khan did not panic, but sent ten warriors under his tent and all the elites to fight.

In this battle, more than half of Qin Qiong's subordinates were killed or injured, and nearly [-] corpses were left on the Turkic side.

Both sides were tired and frightened from fighting, and at the same time they evacuated tacitly.

Qin Qiong led nearly [-] remnant soldiers and returned to Chang'an smoothly. At the same time, he rescued Cheng Yaojin who was lying in a pool of blood on the road.

After being diagnosed by the imperial physician, Cheng Yaojin's life is hanging by a thread, and he is in danger...

Imperial Palace, Tai Chi Hall.

Civil and military officials lined up on both sides, and in the middle, Qin Qiong was covered in blood and looked tired.

"Qin Qiong, why don't you take advantage of the victory and pursue?"

Li Ke scolded angrily: "Seeing that the Turkic army is about to be defeated by our army, why did you withdraw your troops and return to Beijing suddenly on your own initiative? Do you still have the face to come to see me?"

Li Ke had the word anger written all over his face at this moment.

He couldn't understand it, when the Turkic army arrived, they were already exhausted, and Cheng Yaojin led his troops to delay for three days, even the iron body should be tired.

At this time, the Turks hadn't had a moment's respite, and Qin Qiong led his troops to arrive. This was definitely a godsend opportunity to defeat the Turks in one fell swoop.

All of this, although some accidents happened in the middle, were still within his expectations.

But the only thing is, he didn't expect Qin Qiong to retreat on his own initiative before the battle was over.

In this way, all the previous efforts were in vain.

In the court hall, facing the furious Li Ke, all the officials were as quiet as a cicada and dared not speak out.

Qin Qiong knelt down on one knee. He didn't wait for Li Ke to let him flatten, but he waited for Li Ke's anger. Even though he was wronged in his heart, he still clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me. I think that if we continue to fight, the remaining strength will be consumed." It is absolutely impossible to completely annihilate the Turkic army with only this few remnants."

"Therefore, the minister led the army to withdraw."

After a pause, he continued: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, after this battle, the Turks have been seriously injured, and now there are less than 10,000 left in the [-]+ army."

"And we still have more than [-] people left. Relying on the advantage of the city wall, there may not be no chance to defend the city wall. In a short period of time, Chang'an will be worry-free."

"In a short time? Huh..."

Li Ke sneered: "Qin Qiong, as a general of the Tang Dynasty, are you so short-sighted?"

"You let them go this time, and you just gave them a chance to breathe. The [-] Turkic army in its prime attacked the city. How long can your [-] remnants hold?"

"Two days a day? Or half a month? Will the city still be destroyed by then?"

"Your Majesty, I have received news that the King of Yue has led an army to Chang'an. It is only a five-day journey away. You only need to defend the city for five days to..."

"Shut up!"

Before Qin Qiong could finish speaking, he was interrupted by an angry Li Ke.

Li Ke said with a grim face: "How many times do I have to say this? Li Xiao came here this time with ulterior motives, to seize my throne, and outrageous treason! He is my enemy! He is also an enemy of the court!"

"His Majesty……"

"I'm tired, retreat!"

Li Ke didn't wait for Qin Qiong to speak, and after casting a cold glance at Qin Qiong, he got up and left, leaving Man Chao Wenwu sighing.

……

In the imperial study.

Yunlong appeared: "Your Majesty, after Qin Qiong retired from the court, he accompanied several ministers and finally went to the Qin Mansion. I don't know how many people are plotting in the mansion."

"Who is there?" Li Ke asked blankly.

"Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Li Daozong."

"I know."

A cold light flashed in Li Ke's eyes, and he asked immediately: "Yunlong, I ask you, what should I do to keep this throne? Keep this Great Tang Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry to be blunt..."

Yunlong's eyes flickered, and he said slowly: "Most of the imperial court's troops are now either at the border, or they are being restrained by Japan, and there are very few who can save them."

"That is to say, after the Turks have rectified and attacked Chang'an, the chance of His Majesty winning is extremely slim."

"Even if His Majesty defeats the Turks, Li Xiao will definitely take advantage of Chang'an's emptiness and take over Chang'an. At that time, no one will be able to check and balance him. His Majesty will be powerless to resist what he wants to do."

"So..." Li Ke narrowed his eyes slightly, "No matter how this battle is fought, my country will be destroyed?"

"Hold on, Your Majesty, I haven't finished my words." Yunlong said slowly, "Everything in the world follows a rule. No matter how critical the moment is, God will always give you a chance."

"What do you mean?" Li Ke frowned slightly, "Just tell me what I should do."

"Your Majesty, doesn't Li Xiao want Jiangshan?"

Yunlong smiled mysteriously, and continued: "It just so happens that Turkic is also eyeing Datang's delicious fat meat, and there is also an irresolvable conflict between them."

"After all, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and sooner or later they will have to fight."

"And what Your Majesty needs to do is, before they fight, save your own strength and hide it. When they both lose, Lei Ting makes a move and reaps the benefits of the fisherman. Wouldn't it be beautiful?"

"How can I not know such a simple truth?" Li Ke frowned, "But how can I preserve my strength under the noses of both of them? They are not idiots!"

Yunlong smiled slightly, and said slowly: "When the city is broken, His Majesty is hiding!"

"By the time the city is broken, my people will have died on the wall! What are you talking about?" Li Ke said dissatisfied.

"Forcing to break the city and taking the initiative to break the city, the two should not be confused."

Yunlong smiled and said: "Your Majesty can win over your own forces now, let them retreat, let Qin Qiong and those who disobey His Majesty go out and die, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin and others are dead, who will notice His Majesty's hidden secrets?" The power? They will only think that His Majesty is at the end of his rope."

"You want me to abandon the country?"

Li Ke's eyes widened.

Chapter 413: Li Ke leaves the palace

"Your Majesty, it's not about abandoning the country, it's about putting it to death and rebirth!"

Yunlong cupped his fists and smiled: "As long as you can win in the end, the process is not important, what does your majesty think?"

Hearing this, Li Ke's face was cloudy and uncertain. After pondering for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Just do what Elder Yun said!"

Suddenly, he raised his head, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and Fang Xuanling, since you all lean towards Li Xiao, I will send you to the underworld for a reunion!"

……

The next day, above the court.

Hundreds of officials gathered again to discuss state affairs.

After Li Ke glanced around at the ministers, he finally set his eyes on Qin Qiong: "General Qin!"

"The minister is here!" Qin Qiong stepped forward, clasped his fists and said.

"How is the injury? Has it been better?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I just suffered some minor injuries, but nothing serious!"

"That's good."

Li Ke said with a smile: "I named you the Great General to Protect the Nation. Three days later, I will lead my Tang elite to raid the barbarian camp overnight."

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!" Qin Qiong frowned instantly and said anxiously.

"Why not?"

Li Ke frowned, and said: "Although there are as many as [-] enemy troops, they live in the northern grasslands all year round, where the weather is dry, but now they suddenly came to the vicinity of Chang'an, where the air is humid. According to the information I got, yesterday A small number of soldiers in the Turkic army suffered from diseases due to acclimatization."

"The national division speculates that after three days, the number of Turkic [-] soldiers who can still fight will be reduced by at least half."

After a pause, Li Ke continued: "Moreover, it's not just that, I will let the national teacher bring a god to help you. When the time comes, the national teacher will draw the fire from the sky and deal a fatal blow to the Turks."

Having said that, his face turned cold: "How can I miss such a god-given opportunity?"