Du Qi said seriously, "Manager Li, my plan for this battle is to be a blitzkrieg. With a thunderous momentum, we will directly charge to where the Turks' tent is and launch an attack."
"His Majesty has just ascended the throne, there are many things waiting to be done in the country, everything has just begun. At this time, Xieli will definitely not expect His Majesty to send troops. "
"Therefore, if we launch a sudden attack, we will definitely be able to win. The key is that speed is important in war, we have to reach the northern Mayi in the shortest time possible and launch a surprise attack on Xieli's tent. "
Du Qi gave a suggestion.
Li Jing stroked his beard and praised, "Not bad, not bad! Adjunct Du's plan is the same as mine. We only have thirty thousand men, such a force is not enough to fight a hard battle. Even if we fight a hard battle, we have to gather the forces of the other paths. Therefore, we will focus on a surprise attack. "
After a pause, Li Jing continued, "The blitzkrieg you mentioned is very vivid. A quick surprise attack is as fast as lightning, it is reasonable to call it a blitzkrieg. "
Du Qi said, "Manager is wise!"
Li Jing shook his head and smiled, "What is wise about me, I am just an old man who is about to die. Speaking of which, Adjunct Du, you are young and have the Emperor's favor, you have a high position, your future is limitless. "
Du Qi said, "Manager, you are too kind, they are all worldly possessions, not worth mentioning."
Li Jing said, "For this expedition, I heard from His Majesty that you were the one who prepared all the soldiers' salaries and supplies. The financial and material resources of the imperial court are, in fact, not enough to support this battle. It is because you gave the money that this battle is happening. "
Du Qi said, "They are worldly possessions."
Li Jing shook his head and smiled, "Even if they are worldly possessions, there are countless people who are stingy. Even if they have the ability, they are not willing. "
Du Qi said, "Manager, I have no choice."
Li Jing said, "I am older, I will call you Erlang. The way you do things and treat people is quite good. I'll just say a few more words. After all, you've been traveling north with me all this time, so I can be considered your elder. "
Du Qi said, "Chief, please speak."
Li Jing said seriously, "You have already made outstanding contributions. The fact that His Majesty was able to smoothly take control of the Tang dynasty is partly due to your contribution. The reason why His Majesty's treasury is not short of money is because of your contribution. "
"That's why I said that you've made outstanding contributions. “”
"Unfortunately, you are too young. At such a young age, you already have the merit of becoming the Grand Chancellor's assistant. That is a great honor, but also a great disaster."
"Because the tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."
"The politics of the imperial court is not simple at all. If you get involved, it might affect you. Therefore, at your age, it's a good choice to keep a low profile and not get involved in politics. "
Li Jing did not speak quickly.
However, it was precisely because of this that it seemed even more powerful.
Du Qi said, "I originally thought so too. Moreover, I don't like to get involved in the matters of the imperial court. It's enough for me to do something of my own. "
Li Jing said, "It's good that you understand that."
After pausing for a moment, Li Jing continued, "Speaking of which, I can roughly understand His Majesty's thoughts. I reckon that His Majesty wants to suppress you first. After all, you're too young. An eighteen or nineteen-year-old Grand Chancellor is too scary. In ten years, when you're close to thirty years old, you can enter the imperial court as an official. Then, there won't be any impact. "
Du Qi replied, "I understand what Chief Steward is trying to say."
Li Jing continued, "During this period, what you have to do is very simple. You just need to build up your reputation. Build up your reputation well and become a famous person known by the world. There will be a place for you in the Tang dynasty. "
Du Qi's eyes narrowed as he listened.
Li Jing was a little abnormal.
Speaking of which, although Li Jing was not a martial artist, he was a general in the army, a scholarly general in the army. Even though Li Jing had a high influence in the army, the Du family did not have much to do with Li Jing.
Du Qi and Li Jing had nothing to do with each other.
Du Qi was not arrogant enough to think that he was unparalleled and influential. Everyone would look at him differently.
He did not have such a mentality.
Du Qi said, "Head Steward Li, I would like to ask you something."
Li Jing stroked his beard and said, "What you want to ask is why I said those words, right?"
"Yes!"
Du Qi nodded and answered.
Li Jing said, "I was entrusted by someone to say this."
Du Qi asked, "Who?"
Li Jing said, "I was entrusted by the Emperor Emeritus to say those words. Before I left, the Emperor Emeritus summoned me. At that time, the Emperor Emeritus said that he needed to find someone to talk to and said some words. "
"In the end, it's about you."
"The Emperor Emeritus did not meet you personally and did not tell you personally because he was worried that you would be stubborn and think that the imperial court would mistreat you. In fact, you're at a disadvantage because of your age. "
Li Jing said, "The Du family already has a prime minister. We can't have a second prime minister."
Du Qi raised his eyebrows and revealed a surprised expression.
He did not expect Li Yuan to ask Li Jing to pass on the message.
It was really unexpected.
Du Qi's heart was slightly touched. Li Yuan was once the Emperor and would consider things from the Emperor's position. However, Li Yuan really had nothing to say to Du Qi.
Even now, Li Yuan had already abdicated, but Li Yuan still cared about him. This made Du Qi feel rather touched.
Li Jing continued, "I've already said what needs to be said. I won't be long-winded. The following battle will rely on your logistical supply. Whether or not we can destroy the Turks will depend on this. "
Du Qi said, "I understand!"
Li Jing waved his hand, and Du Qi took his leave.
Du Qi returned to his residence and rested early.
The next morning, the army set off.
The army headed north and entered Daizhou at the beginning of the 4th month. The current Daizhou general manager had changed, but many people in Daizhou were promoted by Du Ruhui.
Due to the Du family's businesses, Daizhou was very prosperous and was a business hub.
However, Li Jing did not delay in Daizhou. He brought the army out of Yanmen Pass and continued north. However, after leaving Yanmen Pass, Li Jing started to hide his tracks. He no longer traveled openly. He hid during the day and traveled at night to ensure that the news was kept secret.
In the middle of the 4th month, Li Jing's army entered Mayi and quietly set up camp.
Du Gou was currently the county magistrate of Mayi.
Du Gou had been in Mayi all these years, and had achieved remarkable results in his political career. His achievements were impressive. When Li Jing's army arrived, he arranged for people to invite Du Gou and Gao Manzheng over for a meeting.
Du Gou was in charge of Mayi's political affairs. Gao Manzheng was in charge of Shuo Province's military affairs. The two of them headed to the main tent.
Within the main tent, Li Jing sat on the main seat.
Below him were Du Qi, Su Dingfang, and the like.
Along with Du Gou and Gao Manzheng sitting down, Li Jing opened his mouth, "Now that everyone is here, I won't beat around the bush and get straight to the point. General Gao Manzheng, I need your news regarding the Turks. You need to know the location of their tent. You need to know how strong Xieli is now? "
Gao Manzheng did not hesitate at all and immediately said, "Manager Li, the Turks' tent is now at Xie Yang Ridge. It's roughly three hundred miles away from Shuo Province."
Li Jing said, "How strong are they?"
Gao Manzheng replied, "Xieli Khan has about twenty thousand men by his side. The troops of the other tribes can't be gathered in such a short time. However, attacking Xie Yang Ridge is not easy. After all, the Turks can leave at any time. "
Li Jing said, "We have arrived in Mayi silently. If we want to fight, we naturally have to hide our tracks. Even if we fight, we won't reveal our tracks. Hence, we don't have to worry about our tracks being leaked. Under the sneak attack of the army, as long as we catch Xieli off guard, he will definitely lose. "
Gao Manzheng nodded his head and did not say anything more.
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