Not long after, Xue Wanche returned to the main tent from the army. He was covered in blood all over, and this blood had already dried up, showing a dark purple color, revealing the devastation of the battle.
It really wasn't easy for Xue Wanche to escape.
When he led the troops to rest and reorganize, there were about four thousand soldiers by his side. He gathered some along the way, and another two thousand soldiers returned. Now there were only six thousand soldiers by his side.
Even so, the losses were heavy.
This was a loss that was almost unbearable.
Xue Wanche walked to the center of the tent, lifted his robe, and knelt on the ground with a plop, saying, "Your Highness Crown Prince, this general is guilty, I failed to live up to your high expectations. Not only did I fail to eliminate Liu Heita, I also lost soldiers and generals. An army of thirty thousand, I lost twenty-four thousand men. This general has failed Your Highness Crown Prince's high expectations, please punish me. "
Li Jiancheng's gaze fell on Xue Wanche, his eyes sharp. Under that sharp gaze, Xue Wanche lowered his head, his heart even more uneasy.
Xue Wanche could obtain Li Jiancheng's high expectations, he thought it was an opportunity, so he was also very attentive.
But now, he lost all his face.
He even lost soldiers and generals.
Xue Wanche kowtowed, not saying a word.
Li Jiancheng did this deliberately, he said in a low voice, "Minister Xue, did this crown prince ever have the least bit of distrust towards you?"
"Never!"
Xue Wanche replied.
Li Jiancheng said again, "Did this crown prince ever fail to entrust you with any heavy responsibilities?"
"Never!"
Xue Wanche replied again.
Li Jiancheng's voice rose higher and higher, saying, "Minister Xue, how did you repay this crown prince?"
"This general, this general … …"
Xue Wanche was a martial artist, what he paid the most was that the ruler treated him as a country scholar, he would repay him as a country scholar. Li Jiancheng valued him, trusted him, and entrusted him with heavy responsibilities, but he didn't succeed, betraying Li Jiancheng's trust.
Xue Wanche said, "Your Highness Crown Prince, this general must die!"
Li Jiancheng stood up at this time, walking in front of Xue Wanche. He looked at Xue Wanche kneeling on the ground, and pulled out his sword with a clang. With a sword in hand, Li Jiancheng said coldly, "Minister Xue, your defeat caused all of this crown prince's plans to collapse. All of my plans were ruined in one day. You really deserve to die! "
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jiancheng raised his sword and slashed down.
Xue Wanche knelt on the ground and narrowed his eyes, an appearance of closing his eyes and waiting for death. His pursuit of Liu Heita had failed. Whether it was because of the Tujue's surprise attack or not, in short, he had failed.
"Shua!"
The blade returned to its original position.
Xue Wanche only felt a sword edge sweep past his head.
In an instant, his hair was disheveled and fell to the ground. Li Jiancheng had cut off his hair.
Li Jiancheng put his sword back into its scabbard and said, "My body, hair and skin are all given to me by my parents. Today, this Crown Prince shaved your hair and took the blame for you. Xue Qing, this Crown Prince hopes that you can be courageous and remember today's humiliation. If he failed, he could try again. As long as you're alive, you'll have a chance to take revenge. So, this prince will give you another chance. "
At this moment, Xue Wanche was thoroughly excited.
He was deeply grateful to Li Jiancheng.
Xue Wanche clenched his fists and kowtowed, saying solemnly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please be at ease. This general will definitely avenge the previous disgrace and will definitely not disappoint Your Highness the Crown Prince's great expectations."
Li Jiancheng reached out and lifted Xue Wanche, saying, "Xue Qing, this Crown Prince believes in you."
At this moment, Xue Wanche's heart was surging.
Even the rims of his eyes were somewhat red. He had lost all face and caused Li Jiancheng's plan to fail. All this, Li Jiancheng had only shaved off his hair and now valued and trusted him. This made Xue Wanche extremely excited.
Xue Wanche cupped his fists, saying, "This general will do his best."
Li Jiancheng said, "Xue Qing, the officers and soldiers in the army need you to pacify them. The losses this time are so huge that the army's morale is easily unstable. So, your mission is to pacify them and let them rouse their spirits to face the upcoming battle. Even more, let them sharpen their spirits and have the fighting spirit to take revenge. They can't sink just like that. "
"Yes!"
Xue Wanche cupped his fists, saying, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please be at ease. This general will definitely complete the mission."
Li Jiancheng said, "Go!"
"Yes!"
After Xue Wanche responded, he turned around and withdrew.
After Xue Wanche withdrew, only then did Li Jiancheng return to his seat. At this moment, his drunkenness had already completely dissipated. He had already recovered his calmness and composure.
Li Jiancheng looked at Wei Zheng and asked, "Xuan Cheng, how was this Crown Prince's performance?"
Wei Zheng said, "The Crown Prince is wise!"
A smile immediately appeared on Li Jiancheng's face. He no longer delayed and arranged for someone to invite Li Shimin to discuss the matter. Because next, he needed to arrange the dispatch of troops to suppress Liu Heita. This matter required Li Shimin's appearance.
Inside Qin Wang's tent.
Li Shimin and Du Qi sat facing each other.
Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Erlang, Xue Wanche has already returned. He brought 30,000 elites, but only 6,000 came back. In this battle, more than twenty-four thousand people were lost. The sons of my Tang dynasty were buried like this. "
Du Qi said, "This is something that can't be helped."
Li Shimin nodded, saying, "According to your inference, after Xue Wanche returned in defeat, this Crown Prince will send me to attack Liu Heita. The next step would be for Benwang to go. Most likely, it is to arrange for Benwang to attack Liu Heita. But, what do you think about the attack? "
Du Qi said with a smile, "Even if Your Highness didn't mention this matter, I would still talk about it."
Li Shimin said, "I'd like to hear the details."
Du Qi said, "This is His Highness Duke of Qin's opportunity."
Li Shimin said, "What opportunity?"
A glint flashed through Du Qi's eyes. He said, "Li Jiancheng has lost this battle and needs His Highness Duke of Qin to fight. But His Highness Duke of Qin used the excuse that his soldiers have just attacked Mingshui County as an excuse, saying that his fighting strength is insufficient and that it's difficult to achieve victory with his small forces. "
"Given Li Jiancheng's mindset, he'll definitely ask His Highness if he has any requests."
"At that time, His Highness will request that Li Xiaogong and Liu Hongji participate in the battle. As long as they return to His Highness Duke of Qin's command, their strength will be restored. "
"Even if they can't be restored to their peak, at least His Highness will have a team."
"This is His Highness's opportunity."
Du Qi said, "Bargain and take back the people who have been stripped out one by one. If Li Jiancheng doesn't agree, His Highness can say that his fighting strength is insufficient and it's difficult for him to participate. "
"Wonderful!"
Li Shimin's face revealed a brilliant smile.
It was indeed so.
This was the perfect opportunity to haggle.
"Reporting!"
At this time, another of Li Shimin's personal guards entered and reported, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has sent someone to deliver a message. He requests that you immediately go to the command tent to discuss matters."
"Understood."
Li Shimin waved his hand and the guard withdrew.
Li Shimin said, "Erlang, speak of the devil and he'll appear. Since that's the case, I'll go. "
Du Qi said, "I await His Highness Duke of Qin's good news."
Li Shimin nodded and put on his armor. He left the command tent and headed for the Crown Prince's tent.
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