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    "What? Dou Jiande wants to send troops?"

    Just when Yunhao was struggling in pain in Wenrouxiang, Li Er let out the most horrifying roar.  Luoyang was besieged for nearly a year, and Wang Shichong saw that his army was exhausted and was about to be exhausted.  Dou Jiande from Hebei finally couldn't help but take action!

    This was no less than a bolt from the blue for the Tang army. Even if there was no large-scale battle during the siege of the city for a year.  The Tang army was also short of men and horses, and Dou Jiande's 100,000 troops were in Hebei to build up their strength.  Now they are attacking fiercely. If Wang Shichong makes another internal and external cooperation, the Tang army may even be in danger of being destroyed.

    "Dou Jiande has accepted Wang Shichong's condition of becoming a minister, and is now raising supplies and troops in Hebei. As expected, troops will be launched in spring." Liu Wenjing, who hurriedly came from Chang'an, brought the latest information.

    It is very difficult to organize a battle involving more than 100,000 people in these days, not to mention that one person eats a pound of food a day.  The consumption of grain alone is 100,000 jins per day.  Not to mention horse supplies, ordnance, baggage, property and other things.  It is simply unimaginable that every large-scale battle does not have several months of preparation time before the war.

    ¡°It¡¯s a dream to keep such large-scale preparations secret.  As long as the army is desperately collecting food and various supplies, any fool will know that a war is about to begin.  Not to mention, those bitter soldiers who have no sense of confidentiality.  As long as you set up a glutinous rice stall at the entrance of the military camp, you can find out everything clearly.

    Dou Jiande made many changes in Hebei, and naturally he could not escape the eyes of Datang Xizuo.  Before enough food was collected, Di Bao appeared on Li Yuan's desk.  The frightened Li Yuan immediately rushed 800 miles to deliver it to Li Er, and he himself summoned his confidants overnight to deal with it.

    "What did the Holy One say?" Li Er took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.  He is the commander-in-chief of the three armies. If he panics the army, it will become even more panicked.  Once panic is contagious, it will have disastrous consequences.

    "Your Majesty convened the ministers for discussion overnight. Some said to withdraw the troops and others said to capture Luoyang first. Then rely on the fortified city to fight against Dou Jiande. Our Majesty has not yet made a final decision. I am here because I want to hear His Highness's opinion." Liu Wenjing bowed and said.

    Li Er sat silently behind Shuai Ben. Now he had a dilemma between withdrawing his troops or attacking the city.  If the troops are withdrawn, the siege in the past year will cost countless money, food and supplies.  In the end, it can only end up in vain, and the morale of Datang's newly rising people will suffer a huge blow.

    If you don¡¯t withdraw your troops, attack the city now.  Once Dou Jiande sends troops, what should he do if he hasn't succeeded yet?  When the time comes, the two armies will be locked together, and they will not be able to withdraw even if they want to.  After being besieged for a year and unable to conquer for a long time, how could the tired army be Dou Jiande's new opponent?

    The elite of the Tang Dynasty are now under Luoyang City. Once the entire army is destroyed.  The newly established Li Tang Dynasty may become a short-lived dynasty.  The battle for the fate of the country cannot afford to bet!

    The troubled Li Er looked deeply. Now he not only had to consider himself, but also the future of the Tang Empire.  The burden on my shoulders was very heavy, and beads of sweat slowly formed on my forehead.

    "Your Highness! I think that since we can't attack the city now, it's a good idea to retreat to Guanzhong to avoid the danger." Seeing Li Er's appearance, Liu Wenjing suggested in a low voice.  He is a conservative person, and retreating now is the most conservative approach.  Anyway, Wang Shichong has been disabled. He can just go back to Guanzhong to repair himself and come back next year.

    "Yeah!" Li Er glanced at Liu Wenjing and hummed in his nose, but didn't say a word.

    The generals looked at each other, wondering what this "hmm" meant.  Most of Li Er's subordinates are military generals who only have muscles but no brains. These people have no problem killing the enemy in battle.  But it is a bit difficult for them to formulate military strategies.  These guys are very self-aware and never interfere in such important matters.

    The air in the big tent was almost stagnant, and no one dared to say a word.  Liu Wenjing had a high status, and he had the most authority among the court officials except Pei Ji.  Few people dared to object to the opinions he put forward.

    "Then!"

    "Your Highness, I have something to say." After a long time, Li Er finally spoke.  But just after he said two words, he was interrupted by a voice.

    "Ke Ming, if you have anything to say, just say it." When Li Er saw that it was Du Ruhui who was speaking, he swallowed the scolding on his lips.  Du Ruhui did a very good job with Yunhao last time.  Li Er is very satisfied!

    "Your Highness, the army has been besieging the city for nearly a year and has consumed countless amounts of money, food and materials. Wang Shichong is already on the verge of survival. If he does not take Luoyang in one go, Wang Shichong will do the same if he wants to send troops to take Luoyang in the future. The world will almost be unified.  Mission impossible.

     Not only that, people in the places where Datang¡¯s new collection and payment were implemented were not stable.  How many pairs of eyes are staring at Luoyang if His Highness withdraws his troops.  I don¡¯t know how many people want to surrender but then rebel again. If others don¡¯t tell me, Fu Duwei from Jianghuai is likely to betray the imperial court.

    And this time Wang Shichong surrenders Dou Jiande, Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong will become one.  The enemy's morale has soared, and the most likely option is to attack Guanzhong.  With the offensive and defensive situation changing, it is still unclear whether Tongguan can be defended.

    What I mean is to continue to besiege Luoyang with the help of deep ditch barriers.  In the past few days, surrendered soldiers have been sneaking in to surrender, which shows that the food in the city is running out.  As long as we persist for a few more months, Luoyang will be defeated without attacking.  As for Dou Jiande our army was exhausted after a year of siege.  He, Dou Jiande, has marched hundreds of miles, won't he get tired?

    Our army mobilized its main force to fight against Dou Jiande and fought in the countryside.  There are unparalleled generals like General Yuchi and General Qin.  It¡¯s still unclear who will win!  "Du Ruhui stood up and talked eloquently, and all the generals responded. There is no military merit in the siege, but it is different against the enemy in the field. Everyone has red eyes, trying to gain military merit for the wealth of their descendants. After fighting for a year,  How can you do it if you don't earn anything?

    Liu Wenjing looked at Du Ruhui coldly, no one in the court dared to confront him like a servant.  A sixth-grade man who had left his job actually dared to shoot cattle with his current servants.  If I don¡¯t give you some bad medicine from now on, my surname will not be Liu.

    Du Ruhui lowered his head and bowed his body to face Li Er. He couldn't see Liu Wenjing's cold eyes.  But Fang Xuanling, who was standing next to him, could see it clearly.  Seeing Liu Wenjing's appearance, her heart immediately tightened.

    "Okay, well said! Wang Shichong has been surrounded to death, so there is nothing to worry about. This time, let's have a good fight with Dou Jiande. Let's see who is the bad horse, the lame sheep and the thin camel!" Li Er was full of pride,  He stood up and shouted loudly.

    The generals made a loud promise!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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