Thirty miles outskirts of Chang'an City, on the hillside of the south bank of the Wei River, Li Shimin was following the movements of the Turkic soldiers on the north bank with a group of trusted ministers.

Although the Tang Dynasty and the Turks were about to join forces, as long as the two sides did not make a complete decision, the troops on both sides would not relax their vigilance at all.

The flags fluttered on both sides of the Wei River for dozens of miles, and more than 200,000 people on both sides were tense, as if they were not preparing for a peace talk, but a decisive battle in front of the formation.

"Jun Ji, I wonder if the military plan has been arranged properly?" Li Shimin stared at the other side and asked Hou Junji behind him.

Hou Junji replied: "Last night, I took people to Huayin and Xianyang overnight, holding Bingzhou and Lingzhou flags, holding double fire, and the troops stretched for more than ten miles, pretending to be a 100,000 army to support the king. I believe that Jie Li had already received the news at this moment."

After hearing Hou Junji's words, Li Shimin nodded: "The Turkic army is not a monolithic. Jie Li must have changed his concerns when he received the news."

Li Shimin knew that the so-called protons and so-called property were just parts of the two countries that cannot be discussed, and they were by no means the whole. The Turks had no faith and could not believe them all. Therefore, in order to prevent Jie Li from going back on his word, Li Shimin ordered Li Jing to go outside the city to disguise the military plan last night to deter the Turks.

Hou Junji said: "The Turkic army is in deep, not familiar with the terrain, and it is inconvenient to support the support. Now that the climate in Guanzhong is getting colder, your Majesty is suspected of his military plan, I am afraid that the Turks will not be able to fight this battle."

Li Shimin nodded after hearing Hou Junji's words, but said cautiously: "After that being said, Jie Li is ambitious, so you must not let Jie Li see any clues. The Wei River garrison is still unsatisfied. You should go down and make arrangements immediately and order the army garrisoned upstream to go a hundred steps forward, and have already supported the news that the army of kings has arrived."

"No." Hou Junji took the order and went to make arrangements.

Shortly after Hou Junji went down, a soldier came forward and reported, "Report to Your Majesty, the King of Shu is asking for a visit."

When Li Shimin heard Li Ke's request for a meeting, a hint of pity appeared on his calm face. He said to the soldiers who came to report: "Send it to the King of Shu to come forward."

"No." The soldiers responded, and in a short while Li Ke led the emperor to the front of the emperor.

"My son, Li Ke, pay homage to his father." Li Ke walked to Li Shimin's horse and leaned over and bowed to worship.

Seeing that Li Ke had arrived, Li Shimin dismounted himself, helped Li Ke up and said to Li Ke: "The tiger head is here, get up quickly."

"Thank you, Father." Li Ke thanked him and stood up.

Li Ke stood beside Li Shimin. Looking up, he saw that the north bank of the Wei River was full of swords and guns, and countless Turkic cavalry were standing densely with swords and swords. Li Ke looked from afar and felt a chill on his back.

"Are you afraid of the tiger's head?" Li Shimin turned around and looked at Li Ke and asked with concern.

Although Li Ke has been a human being for two lifetimes, he has never been to the battlefield in person. But he has never seen such a scene and feels a little panicked.

However, Li Ke still suppressed the panic in his heart, but instead looked up at Li Shimin, shook his head firmly and said, "Ke'er is only afraid that his parents will not be able to be filial to them in the future, so how can he be afraid of these Hu cavalry in front of him?"

Li Ke was young and even if the enemy was afraid, it was necessary. However, Li Shimin never expected Li Ke to answer like this. Li Ke's reaction was far beyond Li Shimin's expectations.

Li Shimin showed a hint of relief on his face and said to Li Ke: "The tiger-headed fruit is like me, and it is a famous coach."

If these words were said from other emperors, they might be boasting, but Li Shimin would not.

Li Shimin joined the army when he was young, and came to the army to support Yanmen, fight against the Turks in the north, seize Chang'an, defeated Wang Shichong, Xue Ju, Dou Jiande, Liu Heita, etc. Li Shimin's martial arts are unparalleled in the world, and the word "famous general" is well deserved.

Li Shimin is so martial, and he is also an emperor. The four words "Heroic fruit is like me" are naturally highly praised for Li Ke.

Li Shimin's words came into Changsun Wuji's eyes behind him, and a faint gloom flashed in his eyes.

If Li Ke had called him worried a few days ago, Li Ke would have made him feel a little restless now.

Li Ke's volunteering as a qualifier not only achieved this kind of contribution, but also won the favor of Li Shimin and all officials. If Li Ke went north and returned safely in a few years, Li Ke's threat and impact on the position of crown prince will be self-evident.

If Li Ke really takes it as virtuous as he said, it will naturally be fine, but if Li Ke is an ambitious person, he will probably suffer endless disasters in the future.

Changsun Wuji was not worried that Li Ke was an ambitious man, and such people were easily dealt with. What he was most worried about was that Li Ke was calm and good at forbearance.

Changsun Wuji frowned slightly and looked up at Li Ke's direction. Li Ke's reaction made Changsun Wuji even more uneasy.

Li Ke had no pride or pride on his face. He just smiled slightly on his tender face and replied modestly: "My son is dull, but it is enough to learn one or two of his father."

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On the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin was careful in everything and did not dare to be careless at all. At this time, Jie Li Khan on the north bank of the Wei River was not in much better condition.

From this morning to near noon, the time for the alliance was getting closer and closer, and Jie Li Khan became more and more anxious. The waiters in the Khan tent had been beaten to death and injured several people by him. The reason was naturally Li Shimin's suspicious plan last night.

Jie Li Khan has always claimed to be a hero, and he wanted to be the second best man in Tuoba Daowu, and dreamed that he would occupy the Central Plains.

The day before yesterday, the Turkic writings who went to Chang'an with the Turkic envoy Asanasmo went to Chang'an to spy on the news had already brought back secret reports: "The troops in Chang'an City are empty, less than 50,000."

After Jie Li learned about the reality of Chang'an City, he wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the alliance today to launch a large-scale attack and take advantage of the opportunity to keep Li Shimin and the main force of Chang'an City outside Chang'an City. However, he never expected that last night, the scouts had another news that a large number of Tang troops under the banner of Bingzhou and Lingzhou were found from Xianyang and Huayin, with a number of 100,000.

This news is no less than a bucket of cold water, which extinguished the fire that Jie Li had already lit.

"Bingzhou, Lingzhou and Chang'an are thousands of miles apart. Even if the light cavalry arrives, it will take six or seven days. How could it come so quickly! A group of waste can't even distinguish the authenticity." Jie Li Khan sat in the big tent and asked the leaders of the various tribes of the Turks.

Jie Li was violent and bloodthirsty. When the Turkic forces accumulated great power, Jie Li shouted, the leaders of all the Turkic tribes did not dare to speak. After a while, Kang Sumi, who was very familiar with Jie Li, replied: "Although the Khan led his army south and caught the Tang army off guard, the 200,000 troops went south and the reputation was great. Perhaps the troops from Bingzhou and Lingzhou had already received the news and rushed to Chang'an in advance."

Kang Sumi's words make some sense, but Jie Li couldn't accept it either.

This is his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It would be even more difficult to have such an opportunity to reach Guanzhong next time. Jie Li turned his attention to his confidant Zhao Deyan.

Zhao Deyan naturally knew Jie Li’s thoughts, and thought for a while and replied: “Khan, Li Shimin used his troops to be cunning, and it is really hard to tell the authenticity of reinforcements. However, the cold winter is approaching and the climate is getting colder. The soldiers are thinking of returning home. The fighting spirit is not as good as when they first arrive. It may not be a good idea to drag on it.”

Although Zhao Deyan did not say it clearly, Jie Li knew what he meant after hearing Zhao Deyan's words.

The army has been moving south for some time, and both food and grass and soldiers are already in a tight mood. If they rashly fight against the Tang Dynasty at this time, the risk is too great. It is even no exaggeration to say that if the reinforcements of the Tang army were real last night, then whether his 200,000 troops can escape unscathed will be a problem.

He can't afford to take this risk.

Jie Li was tangled for a moment with a ferocious expression, and finally said, "Okay, as Mr. said, we will join forces with the Tang Dynasty to withdraw our troops and look for a good opportunity in the future."
Chapter completed!