The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 306 Tang Jun Attacks Shu and Attacks Zhang Xianzhong
In the end, following Zhuge Liang's verbal battle with the heroes, the emperor Li Yuan also formally reached an agreement with Zhuge Liang to jointly send troops to attack Zhang Xianzhong.

However, the two parties did not sign a relevant offensive and defensive covenant.

In fact, both parties knew well in their hearts that this was just a temporary union for the sake of benefit.

As long as the opportunity comes one day, maybe the two parties will fight.

So, why form an alliance and add unnecessary trouble to yourself?

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But in the battle of the generals who conquered Shu, the emperor Li Yuan had a difficult time, and he didn't know who to choose as the coach.

As we all know, Li Yuan attaches great importance to clan generals, and basically his military power will not be handed over to foreign generals.

Because Wang Shichong, who is currently guarding Luoyang, has greatly increased his power, Li Yuan has transferred his second son, Qin Wang Li Shimin, to the Eastern Front.

At this time, Prince Li Jiancheng saw the dawn, so he immediately asked Li Yuan to fight and led his troops to attack Shu.

Because Li Shimin has established an unparalleled military might in the pacification of Liangzhou.

It can be said that Li Jiancheng is far inferior to Li Shimin in terms of military prestige in the army.

Therefore, Li Jiancheng asked Li Yuan to enter Shu in order to establish meritorious service, establish his own prestige, and consolidate his position as prince.

However, Li Yuan finally rejected Li Jiancheng's request, and instead appointed the clan general Li Xiaogong as the commander-in-chief.

Lead an army of [-] into Hanchuan, cooperate with the Qi army to attack the counties of Hanchuan, and use this operation as a solid backing for Guanlong.

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As Li Jiancheng's request was rejected, Li Jiancheng immediately went to look for Zhuge Liang.

It can be said that today's Li Jiancheng is extremely talented.

In the conversation with Zhuge Liang, all of them showed the intention of soliciting.

However, Zhuge Liang had already vowed to assist Gao Qi when Gao Qi paid three visits to the thatched cottage and sincerely invited him.

How can you easily rely on others now?
However, although Li Jiancheng revealed his desire for great talents, Zhuge Liang still refused.

Just to say, this time Li Yuan appointed Li Xiaogong as the main general, and his son-in-law Chai Shao as the deputy general, leading an army of [-] to go south to Hanchuan!

At this time, Zhuge Liang did not return to the Qi army immediately, but asked Li Yuan to go with the army.

For the sake of the overall situation, Zhuge Liang temporarily stayed in Li Xiaogong's army to advise him.

For a while, it was only said that since the Tang army led by Li Xiaogong went south, they have fought and won victories all the way, and recovered various places.

The Tang army has now occupied Guanlong for nearly a year, and has shown great military power in the wars across the plains.

Therefore, no forces in the surrounding areas dared to contend with the Tang army.

Therefore, Li Xiaogong led the army to the south, relying on the prestige of the Tang army, and easily incorporated it into the territory.

In the end, after the Tang army entered the territory of Hanchuan, it finally encountered resistance.

It is only said that Li Dingguo, the adopted son of Zhang Xianzhong who stayed in Hanchuan at this time, had already found out that Tang Jun had the intention to go south.

Therefore, a strong line of defense has long been built in Hanchuan to resist the Tang army.

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It is only said that after the Tang army arrived in Hanchuan, Li Xiaogong still wanted to use the elite soldiers of his own to break through its defense line.

However, in several consecutive shock battles, the Tang army did not have any victorious results except for the loss of troops.

For a while, Li Xiaogong immediately summoned all the generals to start discussing how to break through the Hanchuan defense line.

Hearing this, the generals remained silent, indicating that they did not have any strategy.

After a long time, Chai Shao, the deputy general, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness, I wonder if it is possible to bypass the Hanchuan defense line and directly enter the Hanchuan Basin."

"At that time, when we fight on the plain, how can the rebel army be the opponent of our elite soldiers from the Tang Dynasty?"

However, as soon as Chai Shao finished speaking, Li Xiaogong refused without hesitation.

Immediately, it explained: "Detours are absolutely impossible, although our army can bypass this strong line of defense and enter the Hanchuan Plain."

"But you should know that from Guanlong to Hanchuan, there are difficult mountain roads along the way."

"At that time, our army's food road will pass through here no matter what."

"If the enemy general once cut off our army's food road, then our army enters the Hanchuan Plain, isn't it tantamount to seeking death?"

In no time, Li Xiaogong analyzed the disadvantages of the detour one by one!

Hearing this, Deputy General Chai Shao hurriedly pleaded guilty: "It was Shao who didn't think carefully and almost brought the army into a desperate situation."

"His Royal Highness, please punish me!"

However, Li Xiaogong did not punish Chai Shao, after all, his idea was correct.

"It's okay!"

"You are not familiar with the Shu land, so naturally there will be deviations in the process of offering advice."

"But this general was focusing on studying the geographical mountains and rivers of Shu as early as the beginning of his invasion of Chang'an."

"Therefore, it is possible to grasp all kinds of main roads here."

At this time, Zhuge Liang on the side did not say a word, silently observing Li Xiaogong's every move.

After a long time, he secretly said: "Li Xiaogong, this person is indeed a strong enemy!"

"No, we must find ways to get rid of this person, otherwise it will definitely add obstacles to my complete domination of Bashu."

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was silent, Li Xiaogong called out to him: "Mr. Kong Ming, Mr. Kong Ming?"

It took several calls in a row before Zhuge Liang was pulled back from his thoughts.

Zhuge Liang asked slowly: "I don't know what orders does His Royal Highness have?"

Hearing this, Li Xiaogong said with a slight smile: "Mr. Kong Ming, what do you think about the current situation?"

"Is there a plan to defeat the enemy and wipe out the rebels within the line of defense?"

Hearing the order, Zhuge Liang didn't panic, and continued to shake the goose feather fan lightly, and began to meditate.

"His Royal Highness, in fact, the general Zhang Xianzhong stayed behind does have a lot of strategy in his chest."

"Know how to set up the defense line at the narrow crossing, relying on the mountain to defend against your own army."

Immediately, Zhuge Liang slowly analyzed the characteristics of the enemy general's use of troops.

Hearing this, Li Xiaogong asked suspiciously: "Could it be that according to what Mr. Kong Ming said, our army can't break through its defense line?"

"Ha ha!"

"His Royal Highness, of course not, because although the enemy general is really good at arranging troops."

"But it ignores the topography of Shu, revealing a very huge flaw."

Immediately, Zhuge Liang shook the goose feather fan lightly and continued talking.

For a moment, Li Xiaogong had doubts in his heart again, and asked: "What defect?"

Seeing that Li Xiaogong was completely confused, Zhuge Liang stopped trying to seduce him and said brazenly, "Dingjun Mountain!"

"Dingjun Mountain?"

Hearing this, all the generals in the camp chanted these three words one after another, with doubts evident in their eyes.

Immediately, Zhuge Liang walked slowly to the map hanging on the screen, fingering the map and began to analyze it step by step.

"Although the enemy army has set up a solid line of defense at this narrow crossing, defending against our own army."

"But His Royal Highness the Prince of the County can completely lead an army to occupy Dingjun Mountain several miles away."

"It should be noted that Dingjun Mountain is extremely high, and the slope is gentle and the road trembles. It can be said to be easy to defend and difficult to attack!"

"And the troops stationed at Dingjun Mountain can watch the whole audience and spy on the rebels."

"Hmph, isn't the initiative now in the hands of His Royal Highness?"

For a while, Zhuge Liang finally uttered his inner plan, and the generals of the Tang army heard about it, and they were full of praise!

(End of this chapter)