Shangguan Yi continued, "It's just that I'm thinking about a problem. The Tang dynasty has gunpowder. If Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty asks Persia to take action, does Persia have gunpowder? Consider the worst-case scenario. Once this scenario is considered, Persia is very likely to have such a weapon. "
Du Qi's eyes lit up when he heard this.
This was something he had never considered.
Du Qi nodded and said, "Shangguan Yi's analysis is very reasonable. I've considered this before, but I missed this part. If Persia has gunpowder as a weapon. Then we really have to be careful. "
Ma Yuan said seriously, "Your Majesty, I only need the Third Army and 3,000 Elephant Army under my command to have enough medicine and weapons to win this war. I'm willing to make a military pledge. If I can't complete the mission, I'll be at Your Majesty's disposal. "
Du Qi said, "Ma Yuan, military law is merciless and military orders are like mountains. You have to understand that once you make a military pledge, if you can't complete it and even cause a crisis at the border of the Xia Continent, you won't be able to keep your head. "
Ma Yuan said, "I understand."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Since you have this ambition, I'll satisfy you. You'll lead the Third Army and the Left Vanguard will transfer 3,000 Elephant Army to you. You'll go to the northwest border of the Xia Continent to resist Persia. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ma Yuan's face revealed a look of ecstasy.
The opportunity had come.
This time, he would lead the troops himself. This was the best opportunity to make a contribution. Even if Persia's military strength was not weak, and even if the Persian heavy cavalry and light cavalry were very powerful, Ma Yuan was not afraid.
Du Qi thought for a while and said, "Do you have any other requests? Tell me now. As long as it's within the scope, I'll satisfy you one by one. "
Ma Yuan said, "Your Majesty, I do have another request."
Du Qi said, "Speak!"
Ma Yuan said, "I also need a military advisor."
A look of approval flashed across Du Qi's eyes. Du Qi had no doubt that Ma Yuan would be able to win if he led the army alone. However, for the sake of safety, it would be best to have a military advisor to advise Ma Yuan on the layout. In this way, they would be able to secure victory in this battle and not appear to be lacking in strength.
Du Qi looked at Shangguan Yi and the others and said, "Who among you is willing to go?"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
At this moment, Lai Ji stepped forward.
Lai Ji said solemnly, "I am willing to assist General Ma in defeating the Persian army."
Du Qi said, "Approved!"
Lai Ji said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "The two of you go and get ready. Send out the troops immediately, don't waste any time. Perhaps by the time you lead your army to the Western Region, the Western Region has already been attacked. "
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Ma Yuan and Lai Ji left first.
Zuo Xianfeng also left with him.
After all, it involved the deployment of the elephant army, so he also had to make arrangements to transfer 3,000 elephant soldiers to Ma Yuan.
After the three of them left, Du Qi said again, "The Persian army in the Western Region has already arranged for troops to resist. Next, it will involve the domestic situation. Currently, within the country, when Su Dingfang went north, he actually left behind twenty thousand troops. Also, Amir is assisting him. But now that the Tang dynasty may make a move, I think it will be difficult for the 20,000 troops in the country to suppress the situation. So now, we have to dispatch some troops back to the country. "
Su Dingfang took the initiative and said, "Your Majesty, this subject is willing to lead the troops back. After all, this subject was the one who attacked the various places before. This subject is familiar with the situation in each place and can respond accordingly. "
Du Qi said, "What about the troops?"
Su Dingfang said, "This time, this subject has transferred 30,000 elite troops, so next, we only need to bring the 30,000 troops back. After all, there are still 20,000 troops in the country. With 50,000 troops in the country, it is enough to ensure the stability of the country. "
Du Qi nodded and said, "Then go and prepare."
"This subject will take his leave!"
Su Dingfang also turned and left.
With the departure of Su Dingfang and Ma Yuan, the two of them took away more than 80,000 troops. Now, the remaining troops by Du Qi's side were Xue Rengui and Xiao Yuanqi. There were only about 100,000 troops left.
But this was not a weak force.
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "At present, the domestic and Persian sides have made arrangements. Tell me, how should we arrange here to break the current situation? "
Shangguan Yi said, "Your Majesty, this subject thinks we should wait and see. For the time being, we should not take action."
Du Qi said, "You mean, wait for Li Shimin to send troops?"
Shangguan Yi said, "First, once Li Shimin sends troops, we can besiege him and attack his army. Second, if Li Shimin does not send troops, we will continue to besiege Li Ji. From May to June, even in April, Li Jing was in Jiuquan County. They have been guarding for several months. At first, their morale was high, but after a long time, it is impossible for them to hold on for a long time. Therefore, our side can trap Li Ji. "
Li Jing said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, this subject thinks that Pavilion Head Shangguan's suggestion is reasonable. But this old subject thinks that we can adjust slightly and take bigger steps. Once Li Shimin leads his army, or rather, Li Shimin will definitely send troops. "
"As long as Li Shimin sends troops, we will set up a formation in the east of Jiuquan County to block Li Shimin's Tang Army. This force only needs to block the Tang Army. At that time, we will first encircle and annihilate Li Ji's force. "
"The other party will not stay in the city for long. After all, the latest news is that many people in the city are having a hard time. They are not allowed to enter or leave for several months. The people are boiling and resentment is growing. Especially Li Ji's side is also under great pressure, so when Li Shimin attacks, we will stop him. "
"Of course, Li Shimin and Li Ji's intention should be for him to take the initiative to leave the city to fight and pincer us. But as long as we can defend well, we can break them one by one. "
"First break Li Ji's forces, then defeat Li Tang's army. Actually, this situation is similar to the Battle of Niulan Mountain. Back then, in the Battle of Niulan Mountain, Your Majesty first defeated Duan Zhixuan's forces and captured him alive. Then, you blocked Li Shimin's army and ordered him to retreat. "
Li Jing said, "The only problem is that this plan has a lot of risks."
Shangguan Yi shook his head, "No, I don't think there is much risk. Moreover, there is no harm in having risks. We can give it a try. After all, risks and opportunities coexist. Furthermore, we have the Elephant Army and the mortars. We have too many advantages. "
Ma Zhou also said, "Your Majesty, this subject agrees."
Du Qi nodded, "Since that is the case, then let's follow this plan. This battle, let's fight fair and square. "
Xiao Yuanqi took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, once the real battle starts, this subject is willing to lead the army to stop Li Ji's army outside Jiuquan County and destroy Li Ji's army here."
Xue Rengui did not speak.
Because he was definitely in charge of the battle with the Tang army.
This was Xue Rengui's wish.
He wanted to destroy the Tang army.
Everyone spoke again and elaborated on some of the follow-up detailed questions.
After Du Qi arranged everything properly, he said, "This is the temporary arrangement. After all, there may be adjustments in the future."
"This subject obeys!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
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