Datang: Abducting the eldest princess at the beginning

Chapter 43 43. The second military god of the Tang Dynasty?

"This boy is very thoughtful and has really worked hard for this battle!"

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, took the simple map drawn by Jiang Chen in his hand, and then compared it with the one hanging on the wall.

The map hanging on the wall was painted by a painter of the Tang Dynasty. It is so complicated that people with poor eyesight cannot even see it clearly.

On this map, all landmark buildings are marked, and even the heights are marked in detail.

For example, the altitude is 870 feet or something like that.

In fact, what he did was just change the altitude of 2,600 meters into the measurement unit of the Tang Dynasty.

"Isn't he only eighteen or nineteen years old?"

"How could he have been to so many places and describe them so accurately?"

"He knows the terrain of Bashu very well, which can also be explained by the fact that he grew up in Yizhou, so he knows Bashu very well."

"But it's a bit incredible that he knows so much about the situation in the Western Plateau!"

What Jiang Chen said before immediately came to Li Lizhi's mind.

"Why do I have to do things by myself? Can't I ask others to do it for me? I just know how to use people."

As soon as she thought of this, Li Li laughed happily. She really regarded Jiang Chen as a management talent.

From a personal point of view, I also think he should be an official in Chang'an.

Only in this way can his talents be released to the maximum extent.

In this case, she can slowly take revenge!

"Father, Jiang Chen told me that a good leader must know how to use talents."

"I think his subordinates should have gone to a certain place and reported the situation there to him, and then he would compile it again to draw such a map!"

After Li Shimin heard this, he nodded repeatedly and sighed!
  Ugh!
  "Such a young talent who cares about his family and country was appointed as the governor of Xiazhou."

"What a waste of natural resources!"

Li Jing clasped his fists and said, "Reporting to the Emperor, it is the rule of the court to arrange for the demotion of the heirs after the hero died in the line of duty. This is actually a kind of training for them, and it is also an opportunity given to them by the court."

"This is not your Majesty's fault."

"The fault lies also with those officials in the border areas. They are extremely jealous and suppress talented juniors like Jiang Chen at every turn!"

Li Jing pointed to an arrow on the map and said, "Your Majesty, look here. This is the road he suggested we take."

But soon, Li Jing frowned again and said:

"That's not right. Since we have drawn the marching route, why didn't we explain it in detail?"

After saying that, Li Jing thought for a moment and then opened the third envelope.

When he turned to the third letter, he said in surprise: "Hahaha, he is really better than his predecessor. His father has the talent of a general."

"This guy also has the air of a handsome man!"

"Thousands of generals in the world are easy to get, but one handsome man is hard to find!"

Li Shimin was even more surprised. He couldn't believe it when he saw Li Jing looking like he had found a treasure.

It is true that it is said that a thousand generals are easy to get, but a general is hard to find.

Otherwise, Li Jing is already sixty-three years old, why would he still take command and go on an expedition?

That’s why!
  In the court there were Li Daozong, Hou Junji, Qin Qiong, and Yuchi Gong, all of whom were at the level of generals.

But the second Li Jing never appeared because it was difficult to find the commander Datang needed. So there is no other way. Although Li Jing has reached the age of retirement, he still has to lead the troops to fight in person.

Li Shimin took the letter and slowly immersed himself in it.

Suddenly, he seemed to see a picture!
  Liangzhou's army set out from the foot of Qilian Mountain and marched all the way to the east of Xihai Lake.

This place is separated from Fuyuncheng, the capital of Tuyuhun, by the West Sea Lake.

The capital was to the west, while the army was to the east.

This is indeed the best route to go from the foot of Qilian Mountain.

The marching route of the Tang Dynasty army was hidden to the greatest extent.

Moreover, this route can reach your destination almost immediately after crossing the border.

In other words, the time this army may be exposed is also very short.

Tuyuhun definitely had no time to react and could only defend with all his strength in a hurry.

"But...he is seeking his own death."

Snapped!
  Li Shimin slapped the table, "This is so unreasonable!! People who dare to sacrifice themselves for the country are really like the impeachment memorial they wrote?"

"His proposal is to have our troops gather in Liangzhou and stay put."

"After Tuyuhun sends a large army to attack Shanzhou and start a war with him, we will quickly march to Xihai Lake."

"what does that mean?"

"This means that he needs to rely on the strength of a small area of ​​​​Xiazhou to hold back the enemy's 100,000 troops, giving us enough time to attack the capital of Tuyuhun, and leaving them too late to return reinforcements."

"What a plan to attack the east and attack the west!"

As he spoke, Li Shimin stroked his temples and took another breath:
  "Hey! This kid is so brave!"

"How can he withstand the siege of Tuyuhun's frontal army with his mere military strength in Xiazhou?"

"You know, if the opponent wants to invade Chang'an, they must also conquer Shanzhou in the shortest possible time. Then the opponent's military strength will definitely exceed 100,000 people."

"Besides, maybe Tibet will send troops to support us!"

Li Jing nodded and said: "This boy is indeed bold."

"But if he can really bite this tiger and prevent them from coming back to support, then the victory of this war will belong to us!"

"But with his few troops and without sophisticated equipment and supplies, it is impossible to do it."

Sitting aside, Li Lizhi never thought that her father, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, would actually comment that "a thousand generals are easy to come by, but one handsome man is hard to find."

However, after Li Lizhi continued to listen, she also understood the source of Jiang Chen's confidence.

That is his small goal, 20,000 pieces of Mingguang Armor!
  Li Lizhi thought to herself, it would be better to take this opportunity to tell those civil servants what they regarded as serious crimes.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, not only is this not a serious crime, it might even be considered a great merit.

But if he didn't tell it now and let the censors know about it later, Jiang Chen might be charged with something else.

After all, there was no way he could hide the bad things he did.

Asking the government troops to become robbers is a serious crime!
  Forcibly collecting tolls from foreign governments is also a felony!
  He dared to equip his army so powerfully. To put it bluntly, he wanted to rebel!
  Although she also knew that everything Jiang Chen did was for the sake of the common people in the world.

But the officials didn't know that.

Thinking of this, Li Lizhi took a step forward and saluted solemnly: "Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)