When Du Qi saw Du Ruhui, he bowed and said, "Father!"
"Sit!" Du Ruhui said.
Du Qi lifted his robe and sat down. He asked, "Father, why did you summon me so urgently? Did something happen?"
Du Ruhui said, "The King of Qin sent a letter, hoping that you can go to Ming Province and help him take down Liu Heita."
Du Qi furrowed his brows and said, "Father, logically speaking, with Qin Wang's strength, annihilating Liu Heita shouldn't be a difficult matter. The King of Qin also said that he would fight steadily and surely against Liu Heita. He would first cut off his edge and then gradually suppress Liu Heita. As long as the general direction is fine, it shouldn't be difficult to win this battle. Why would the King of Qin send a letter specifically asking me to go? "
One must know that Li Shimin's side was also full of talents.
There were all sorts of civil and military officials.
He didn't necessarily need Du Qi.
Du Ruhui sighed. "The King of Qin's expedition against Liu Heita is indeed fine. He is gradually suppressing Liu Heita and has achieved some success. However, something happened during this time, causing His Majesty to be furious and dissatisfied with the King of Qin. Now, His Majesty has sent the Crown Prince and Prince of Qi Li Yuanji north to Hebei Province to lead the overall battle. The King of Qin's situation is not good and he is worried that the situation will worsen, so he asks you to go. "
Du Qi said, "What exactly happened?"
Du Ruhui firmly said, "Qin Wang led his army from Guanzhong into Hebei Province, adopting a steady and steady strategy. He was stationed at Wei Zhou, the southernmost part of Hebei Province, to contend against Liu Heita, who occupied Hebei."
"Liu Heita led the army to attack several times to defeat His Majesty."
"He failed repeatedly."
"Liu Heita saw that the situation was not good and retreated north into Xiangzhou. At that time, Prince of Huaiyang, Li Daoxuan, volunteered to pursue, while Prince of Huaian, Li Shentong, suggested that Shi Wanbao assist Li Daoxuan. "
"Who knew that Li Daoxuan's pursuit would be met with Liu Heita's crazy counterattack in Xiangzhou. Because Li Daoxuan was alone, he even shook off Shi Wanbao. Shi Wanbao couldn't help in time and Li Daoxuan died in Xiangzhou. "
"This is the first reason for the change in the war in Hebei."
Du Qi narrowed his eyes.
There was something wrong with this.
Li Daoxuan was someone who was good at fighting. It was impossible for him not to know the dangers of going deep into enemy territory alone.
Du Qi didn't ask any more questions. He asked again, "Father, you mentioned the first reason. What about the second reason?"
Du Ruhui explained, "The second reason is that the Duke of Qin led his army north. After taking Xiang Province, he entered Ming Province. At that time, the general in Mingshui County was Wang Junkuo. He couldn't defend the city and asked the King of Qin for help. The King of Qin sent Wang Junkuo out of the city and sent Luo Shixin into Mingshui City to defend against the attack of Liu Heita's army. "
"But in the end, Mingshui County was lost. Luo Shixin was defeated and captured. He was killed because he refused to surrender."
"This is the second reason for the change."
"One must know that Luo Shixin was also a valiant general, but he died in Mingshui County. Moreover, at that time, the King of Qin rushed to Mingshui County's aid several times, but he was blocked by Liu Heita's army and was unable to rescue them. "
Du Ruhui said, "These two pieces of news were sent back to the court. The Eastern Palace took the opportunity to ask for war. So the Crown Prince, who was originally ordered to stay in Chang 'an, convinced the Emperor. So the Crown Prince and Li Yuanji went north and took command of the situation. "
After hearing this, Du Qi sighed at the inertia of history.
Li Jiancheng wanted to go to war. Because of his scheme against him, he should have been affected and kept in Chang 'an. He shouldn't have participated in this war. But then Li Daoxuan and Luo Shixin were killed.
This led to the change.
Everything returned to the original line. Li Daoxuan died, Li Shimin's expedition was blocked, and Li Jiancheng led the army north as the commander. Du Qi didn't expect this situation.
Du Qi said again, "Father, even if these things happened, it's not to the point of having me go. Could it be that there's something else? "
This was the key point.
Du Ruhui said, "The situation in Mingzhou is complicated. Because of the situation in Hebei, not only did Li Jiancheng go, but the Turks also joined in. Xieli Khan arranged cavalry to intervene in the situation in Hebei."
After a pause, Du Ruhui said, "The King of Qin is in a difficult situation. That's why he sent you."
"No, that's still not the reason."
Du Qi narrowed his eyes. "Father, even if this situation happened, it's not to the point of having me go. Because Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the others are also at the King of Qin's side. With these people, the King of Qin doesn't lack people who can give him advice. I won't be of much use. "
Du Ruhui sighed. "Kid, you're really insightful."
Du Qi said, "Father, what's going on? Just tell me, I'll think about what to do. "
Du Ruhui said, "The biggest problem is that after the King of Qin was defeated in the attack on Liu Heita, Li Jiancheng led the troops north. He commanded the army and had the power to conscript. He directly transferred Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling away. Without me, Zhangsun Wuji, and Fang Xuanling by the King of Qin's side, he lacks people who can give him advice. Therefore, he needs you to go. "
Du Ruhui didn't plan to hide it from Du Qi.
He just wanted to try.
He wanted to see if Du Qi could deduce the most basic reason. And Du Qi didn't let him down.
Du Ruhui continued, "Speaking of which, there's another matter. It's about Li Daoxuan's death and Luo Shixin's death. At that time, when Li Daoxuan killed Liu Heita, Shi Wanbao could've come to his rescue, but he couldn't. "
"Although the King of Qin reprimanded Shi Wanbao, that was all. As for Luo Shixin's death, it's also a bit strange. Because at that time, there was a spy in Mingshui City who responded to Liu Heita. "
"Because of the spy, Mingshui City was lost, so Luo Shixin died."
"However, these are just guesses, and we don't know for sure. The King of Qin lacks people who can give him advice, which is why he sent you a letter to ask you to go. "
Only then did Du Ruhui reveal everything.
When Du Qi heard this, he let out a long sigh of relief.
This was the real reason.
If not for this, Li Shimin wouldn't have called him over. After all, he was just a thirteen or fourteen year old youth who hadn't entered the battlefield yet. Only Li Shimin didn't have a true pillar by his side, which was why he asked for help.
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang, what are your thoughts?"
Du Qi said, "What else can I do? Naturally, I will go to Mingshui City to meet the King of Qin. Although the Du family and the King of Qin are temporarily separated, they are still tied together. If one wins or loses, the other loses. Now that the King of Qin is in trouble, we have to go help. "
Du Ruhui said, "I'll have to trouble you again. Moreover, this war won't be easy, so you have to be careful."
Du Qi smiled, "Even if I go, I'll be there to give advice and advice, not to charge and break through enemy lines. So, father doesn't need to worry about my safety, there won't be a problem."
Du Ruhui said, "No matter what, you have to be careful."
After a pause, Du Ruhui said, "Time is of the essence, so you shouldn't stay any longer. Hurry up and go. However, you can't let the Imperial Army know about your news, and you can't let His Majesty, who is far away in Chang 'an, know. "
"I understand."
Du Qi smiled and nodded, "I'll go back and make some arrangements, then I'll go."
"Okay!"
Du Ruhui nodded in agreement.
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