Shangguan Yi thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, we are now going to war with the southern countries. In fact, it's the same as going to war with the Zeroch Dynasty in the south. Because the abolition of the caste system has shaken the foundation of the Zeroch Dynasty. Once we send troops, they will definitely intervene. After all, this battle involves their power and influence. "
Du Qi said, "For this matter, we indeed have to consider the Zeroch Dynasty. If we don't consider the Zeroch Dynasty, things will be simpler. But if it involves the Zeroch Dynasty, it will be more complicated. "
Shangguan Yi said, "Your Majesty is wise, so in this battle, we have to take care of the Zeroch Dynasty. If we send out troops, at least 100,000 people will go south. I even think that the Elephant Army can be sent out. "
Du Qi said, "That's what I mean."
Lai Ji said, "Your Majesty, although the southern countries have not been overthrown, they are still ordinary people. In fact, the ordinary people of the various countries are still tirelessly seeking a chance to resist and change their fate. They don't want to be oppressed, they don't want to be enslaved. So now, when my Xia Xia's army sets out, we can arrange for people to go south first and directly instigate a rebellion. As long as our army is influential, after the troops of the various countries are transferred, the people of the various countries will have a chance to resist. "
Du Qi nodded and said, "Lai Ji is right."
Following Lai Ji's words, the rest of the people also spoke.
They all expressed their opinions.
They all mentioned how to deal with the southern countries.
In the end, after all the plans were agreed, Du Qi finally arranged for Shangguan Yi to draft an imperial edict to the southern countries. He would send troops to suppress the southern countries in order to restore the freedom of the people and let them regain their freedom.
The imperial edict was drafted by Shangguan Yi, and the army was decided that Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, and Zuo Xianfeng would lead the troops.
The rest of the troops would stay behind.
However, the time to send troops was not now, but a month later. The reason why a month was set aside was to give the people of the southern countries time to react, which would help the people to rebel. At the same time, it was also to ensure that the munitions factory could continue to manufacture mortars. With enough mortars, the army's combat strength could be guaranteed.
After everything was arranged properly, everyone went about their own business.
Not long after everyone left, Du Qi was also making preparations for his journey to the south.
While Du Qi was busy in the side hall, a servant came in and bowed to Du Qi, reporting, "Your Majesty, Generals Ma Yuan and Xiao Yuan Qi are here to see you."
Du Qi said, "Let them in."
The attendant acknowledged the order and turned around to inform the others.
Not long after, Ma Yuan and Xiao Yuan Qi entered. They were both wearing armor, but they didn't have any weapons with them.
Du Qi smiled and said, "What business do the two of you have in the palace?"
Ma Yuan said, "Your Majesty, I'm not convinced."
Du Qi asked, "Why not?"
Ma Yuan sternly said, "Now that Your Majesty is deploying troops, could it be that you only use Xue Rengui and Su Dingfang, two people, and no longer need this general and General Xiao? If so, why don't we just take off our armor and return to our fields? "
Du Qi smiled and said, "What are you talking about? Why do you have to do this?"
He now understood the reason.
He must have come for the expedition.
Ma Yuan looked excited and solemnly said, "Your Majesty, in the battle of Mo Gaoshan, it was Su Dingfang and Xue Rengui who led the army. Then it was also Su Dingfang and Xue Rengui who fought in the territory of Jiedi State. "
After a pause, Ma Yuan continued, "All along, General Xiao and I have been in the rear. It's fine if it's only once or twice, but it's not right to do it all the time! If Your Majesty doesn't need us, you can just say that we won't fight for it anymore. I won't take care of the army anymore, and I'll just merge the soldiers under my command into theirs. "
Xiao Yuan Qi also echoed, "Your Majesty, I second that."
Both of them were in agreement.
Because they didn't have the chance to lead the army in the battle in the south, they had some complaints in their hearts.
After Du Qi finished listening, he smiled and said, "You all have misunderstood Us. My original plan was to arrange the two of you to lead the army in the battle. There's a reason why it was changed to Xue Rengui and Su Dingfang. "
Xiao Yuan Qi was stunned, "Your Majesty, what's the reason?"
Ma Yuan also said, "Your Majesty, please tell us."
At this moment, although the two of them had complaints, when they heard that Du Qi had a reason, they were willing to listen to Du Qi's reason and see what Du Qi would say about it.
Looking at the two's expectant faces, Du Qi's mind turned, and he suddenly had a plan.
He had a countermeasure.
To be honest, the reason why he arranged for Xue Rengui and Su Dingfang to lead the army was actually very simple. He was used to it. Whether it was Xue Rengui or Su Dingfang, they both had outstanding strength and were good at leading the army, so he directly arranged for the two of them to lead the army.
However, this made Xiao Yuan Qi and Ma Yuan angry again.
Du Qi said slowly, "The reason why I asked you to stay is that when we decided to attack the south, we got the news about the Munitions Factory. The gunpowder formula of the Munitions Factory has been obtained by the Tang Dynasty. "
"The Tang Dynasty got the gunpowder formula before. They are not weak and have many craftsmen, so they can develop the gunpowder in a short time. Especially at this time, when we are attacking the south, the Tang Dynasty will definitely not let go of this opportunity and will definitely attack the border of Yizhou in the Western Region. "
Du Qi said, "So we need some people to stay back and be ready to send troops to Yizhou to fight against the Tang Dynasty at any time."
Ma Yuan said, "But if you want to fight against the Tang Dynasty, you don't have to leave the two of us behind!"
Du Qi said with a smile, "It's precisely because we want to fight against the Tang Dynasty that we need the two of you. You all know about Su Dingfang's situation. It's definitely not suitable for him to fight against the Tang Dynasty. After all, his teacher Li Jing and many of his colleagues are in the Tang Dynasty. As for Xue Rengui, he has been following me for a long time, and Xue Rengui himself came from the Tang Dynasty, so he will be easily targeted. So the most suitable candidates are still the two of you. But this matter hasn't been explained clearly, so you misunderstood. "
Hearing this, Ma Yuan and Xiao Yuan Qi looked at each other and nodded.
However, the two of them felt that something was amiss.
Is it true?
But Du Qi said it with certainty, so although Ma Yuan and Xiao Yuan Qi were full of resentment, their resentment had dissipated after hearing Du Qi's words.
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "The war with the Tang Dynasty is of great importance. So I need the two of you. Xiao Yuan Qi is good at defense, and Ma Yuan, you are good at offense. Both of you are good at offense and defense, so you are suitable for cooperation. "
"Your Majesty, I understand."
What else could Ma Yuan say at this time, so he could only agree.
Xiao Yuan Qi also said, "I understand."
Du Qi comforted the two for a while more before having them go and prepare. In truth, the Great Tang truly did have a chance to send soldiers. Because after Du Qi went south, his forces were reduced, and the Tang Dynasty also had gunpowder, so it was possible for them to send troops.
Everything depended on Li Shimin's decision.
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