Time flies, and Dou Jiande passed a month in front of the Tiger Prison. This month, Dou Jiande urged his soldiers to attack the Tiger Prison Day and Night, but a month passed. Except for the corpses everywhere, Dou Jiande found nothing. Even, even the bricks on the tiger prison were not cut off.

I thought of the tiger prison pass, but I definitely didn't expect the tiger prison pass to be so strong. The Tang army could not hold out, and Dou Jiande felt that his 300,000 people were dead, and he might not be able to attack the Tiger Pass. The spirit of decadence began to spread among the army, and more and more people wanted to return to Hebei. When attacking Meng Haigong, he had already reaped the benefits. Now it's serious to go home and buy a house and buy land, who is rare here and beat it loudly.

"Shouldn't we withdraw our troops?" Not only the soldiers thought so, but even Dou Jiande thought so. Tiger Prison Pass is the gateway to the east of Luoyang, and this door cannot be opened, and there is no way to solve the siege of Luoyang.

There were no outsiders in the military tent, except for the guards, only Dou Jiande's cronies and advisers, and the prince of the country was the priest of the wine Ling Jing. This kind of words that shake the morale of the army can only be said to Ling Jing. Even his wife, Cao, can't say such a thing. Women have long tongues, and once the word spreads, there is no need to fight. can take all the troops back to Hebei, that is, the smoke is billowing on the ancestral tomb.

"Can you live in peace if you withdraw the army? Your Majesty! You and Wang Shichong are close relatives, and his son Wang Xuanying is your adopted son. Now withdraw the army, Wang Xuan should agree? Once the seeds of hatred are planted in the heart, they will take root and sprout, and the disaster will be predictable.

The Tang army has been besieging the city for almost a year, and Luoyang City has almost exhausted even some grain stocks. Wang Shichong can't last long, and the most important thing now is how to get in touch with Luoyang. ”

"Get in touch with Luoyang, do you think I don't want to? But the tiger is locked in Li Tang's hands, and it is not easy to get through. Dou Jiande slapped the table impatiently, thinking that Ling Jing had a good idea. Unexpectedly, Ling Jing came up with such a bad idea. Who doesn't want to get in touch with Luoyang, but the current situation is that they can't be contacted.

"Who said you have to take the Tiger Prison? Your Majesty might as well send all your troops to cross the Yellow River, capture Huaizhou and Heyang, send heavy generals to guard, beat the war drums and erect battle flags, cross the Taihang Mountain, enter Shangdang, slightly Fenzhou, Jinzhou, and go to Pujin, which has three advantages: First, enter the land of no one, and victory can be said to be foolproof; the second is to open up the collar to recruit soldiers and horses, and the country is stronger; The third is that Tang in Guanzhong was shocked, and the siege of Luoyang of Zheng Guo would naturally be lifted. There is no more in the interests of His Majesty than this step. Ling Jingyin measured the way.

"But you just said that Wang Shichong won't last long, so Wang Shichong will starve to death in Luoyang City." Of course, Dou Jiande knew this idea, in fact, Ling Jing had said this a month ago, but it was only vetoed by the generals.

"If the Tang army doesn't retreat, our troops will be able to copy their back road when they enter Tongguan. Wang Shichong starved to death, and Li Tang's essence had to accompany him to the funeral. If that's the case, it will be the biggest benefit to my Great Xia. Your Majesty's domination of the world will be just around the corner. ”

"But Xuan should ...... him!" Dou Jiande said with some embarrassment.

"Your Majesty's love is deep-rooted, and the queen has nothing to do and refuses to take concubines. This matter is morally noble, but you are the eternal country of His Majesty Great Xia is a matter for you to consider. If the Tang army does not retreat, His Majesty can annihilate the main force of the Tang army. Then wave the army and kill in the pass, and then the world will be yours. Under the wide acceptance of beauties, does Your Majesty really need this Wang Xuanying? Ling Jing's words were eerie, revealing a chill.

"You're ......! Daring! Dou Jiande's eyes almost spewed fire, do you want to please your little wife.

"If Your Majesty is angry, kill Ling Jing. As long as Ling's suggestion is adopted, the world will be unified again, and the people will no longer be displaced and starving. I'm Ling Jing, what's the matter if I die. ”

"You're ......!" Dou Jiande's lips trembled as he spoke, wanting to cut this bastard. But you can't cut it, the Great Xia Kingdom still needs this smart head. For this kind of guy who doesn't care about his head at all, he is a headache for all kings.

"Your Majesty! Your Highness is back, but ......! A guard came in with a roar.

"What's wrong?" Dou Jiande's heart tightened, could it be that if he went out to collect grain, something would happen?

"The grain collection team led by His Highness met Qin Qiong, the general of the Tang Army, and His Highness was injured and was on his way back to the camp."

"Qin Qiong......! ordered Xu Yuanlang to lead troops to respond, and he must bring the prince back. Dou Jiande frowned, and Ling Jing's words came to mind again. Looking at Ling Jingjing's bright eyes, Dou Jiande made up his mind. No matter what Wang Shichong will do, he will reap the benefits first. In these years, there are chassis and soldiers, that is strength.

According to Ling Jing's arrangement, the Tang army retreated. If you stand up and don't retreat, you will be attacked from both sides. Even if Wang Shichong can't support it first, Dou Jiande is ready to do so. Compared with the world, Wang Shichong's life and death are a fart.

"Convene a meeting of the generals tonight, and as long as the big guys agree, we'll do it."

Xu Yuanlang sighed, Dou Jiande's style has not changed for many years, and everything must be discussed with those old brothers. It's a miracle that the indecisive temperament can be mixed up to this day.

But come to think of it, everyone will not object to something good. Grabbing money, food, and land is the common goal of the big guys. The brothers have united from all over the world, from anti-thieves to government troops, and they are not rich and noble.

Ling Jing was wrong, he thought of everything. But I didn't expect that Dou Jiande's guards would actually accept Wang Xuanying's money.

Xu Yuanlang didn't have time to know about the conversation between him and Dou Jiande. Wang Xuanying's horse washing Wang Wan and eldest grandson An Shi knew it.

"In this way, the lord will surely die!" Wang Wan panicked.

"Ling Jing, this puppet!" The eldest grandson, Anshi, gritted his teeth.

"I heard that His Highness was seriously injured, and now his life and death are uncertain, what can we do." Wang Wan is now panicked, so anxious that he jumps but can't think of a way.

"Don't panic, the prince of Xia is indecisive, and he will only make a decision after discussing with the generals. Xu Yuanlang went to meet His Royal Highness, and it was impossible to want the meeting without Xu Yuanlang's participation. As long as we take the lead in talking to the generals and the queen mother before Xu Yuanlang comes back. This can't be done! "The eldest grandson Anshi has an idea, and he immediately took it to heart as soon as his eyes rolled.

"They'll listen to us?" Wang Wan asked incredulously. In a short period of time, it is not easy to convince so many people.

"Definitely not with words, but well! When we came out, we brought the treasures of the Great Sui royal family. As long as we promise a lot of profits, for the sake of the face of these treasures, they will agree. "The eldest grandson An Shi knows Dou Jiande's gang very well. Bandit-turned-generals, do you expect them not to be greedy for money?

"So you and I act separately, the old man is the queen's mother. I must ask my mother to help me stop it! Wang Wan said that he would do it, and went to find Queen Cao with a box of treasures.

Dou Jiande walked back to the tent angrily, and today's meeting was very harmonious. Except for Ling Jing's plan being rejected again, everything was very close to his own thoughts. Many generals stared at each other with knives, saying that they would rush to the Wujiao Pass tomorrow and catch those Tang soldiers and bloodlet them one by one.

Morale is high, emotions are full. If you believe them, you will be at fault. I don't believe that Dou Jiande killed the martial arts prison pass that he didn't capture for a month. After these bastards go crazy, they will be able to attack them.

Ling Jing was so angry that his head smoked, and he got up to argue with these killers. Dou Jiande hurriedly ordered someone to take him out, talking about where they were the opponents of Xuefu Wuche Ling Jing. But Ling Jing ignored that these guys had knives in their hands. Annoyed and angry, jump up and give you a knife. Even if it's an iron mouth and steel teeth, it's going to have to be chopped up for you. Xiucai meets soldiers, and it is unreasonable to say.

It turns out that the fiercest wind in the world in this world is not a typhoon, nor a hurricane but a pillow wind.

The relationship between Dou Jiande and Queen Cao has always been good, and the poor couple has come all the way. To this day, they are a mess of respecting each other, even the Cao family has no children, and Dou Jiande does not please his little wife, and those who are loyal to love to this point in these years are rarer than pandas. Especially in the past two years, the two of them are like one person, and they have reached the highest level of embarrassment.

"Why is Your Majesty upset?" Cao asked while taking off his robe for Dou Jiande.

Ling Jingjin said, saying that it was the division of troops to attack Shanxi, Henan counties and counties. I thought it was a good idea, but unfortunately the generals spoke out against it. said that I looked down on them, and I would go to the palace tomorrow to enter the palace martial arts. also said that a scholar knows what military affairs. Ling Jing wanted to scold them, but I ordered someone to take them out. Dou Jiande's face was helpless, they were all old brothers who were born and died, and many of them saved his life. If they really want to kill Ling Jing, they can't actually do anything to them. It's a big deal, take a beating and cut off the official position. Perhaps, after a while, the old brothers will be reinstated as soon as they plead.

"Hahaha! This nerd, if it weren't for His Majesty's order to put him out. Maybe he's a dead man now. Reason with those killers, that is, he can do it as a nerd. Empress Cao smiled. As he spoke, he ordered someone to bring water to wash his feet. Reached out to test the temperature of the water, took off Dou Jiande's shoes and socks with his own hands, and pressed his feet into the basin.

"Shhhh......h The water was a little hot, and Dou Jiande took a deep breath.

"Burn some to relieve fatigue!" Cao's hand kneaded on Dou Jiande's feet for a while. Dou Jiande was so comfortable that he couldn't sit still!

"Actually, if the concubine said, Ling Jing's method is really not good. It seems to occupy some territory and benefits, but in fact? Those were all places where Li Tang didn't have many troops, and even if Li Tang was defeated, his losses would be limited. As you know, Li Tang's financial resources are in Jiangnan and Bashu, and definitely not in Shanxi and Henan.

It's a good thing for us to copy other people's back roads, but if Li Tang kills Dou Jiande. Fight to kill outward, you don't have soldiers in your hands, can you really stop it?

The most important thing is that His Majesty has promised Wang Shichong. Xuan Ying is your righteous son again, if we do this. Not only will it hurt the feelings of the godson, but it will also damage the credibility of His Majesty. If a person has no trust, he will not stand, if he has no credit. In the future, who will dare to believe the words of His Majesty. No jokes! You are the Emperor now! ”

After saying this, Dou Jiande was completely sleepy, don't look at the woman's long hair and short knowledge. But there is some truth in what I said. started by himself, relying on loyalty. From a small gang to today, how many old brothers are willing to die for themselves. Isn't it because of my own faith?

If it was really because of listening to Ling Jing's words, he ruined the credibility he had accumulated for decades, this would be a big loss.

"What do you want you to do?" Dou Jiande leaned on the low couch, enjoying Cao's kneading, and said with his eyes closed.

"These government affairs were originally not for concubines to interfere in, but since Your Majesty asked. The concubine said something stupid!

We have also been attacking the Tiger Prison for almost a month, although many people have died. But most of these are military and civilian husbands, and His Majesty's army losses are actually very limited. But you see, the Tang army on the city wall also suffered heavy losses. We have three or four dead or wounded, and we can always get one of them dead or wounded.

How many people are there in the Tang Army? I want to watch Wang Shichong in Luoyang, and I have to guard this tiger prison. They also had to send elite cavalry to attack our army's food routes, but in fact, their manpower was already stretched.

As long as His Majesty orders someone to recruit some people to come, and lure them to attack the city and consume the Tang army with generous rewards. In a few more days, the Tang army will not be able to consume it. At that time, His Majesty ordered a large army to attack. What did the Tang Army resist? This method consumes the strength of the Tang Army. It's much more useful than capturing those counties.

As long as the Tang army is consumed with heavy casualties, whether it is to march into Guanzhong or relieve the siege of Luoyang. The initiative is in the hands of the king, and if it is properly operated, it is just around the corner to dominate the world. In one breath, Cao drew a big cake for Dou Jiande. The picture is beautiful and the taste is sweet. Dou Jiande has completely indulged in it, and the temptation to dominate the world has a fatal attraction for him.

Dou Jiande's eyes opened, and he was gurgling. This is also a solution, the lives of the people are not worth anything. As long as you give high-ranking officials a good fortune, there is no reason not to play with your life. As long as it can be used up before the Tiger Prison Pass, the Tang Army's vital strength will be exhausted. Li Tang and Wang Shichong, who was still breathing, what qualifications do they have to compete with themselves for the world.

"Your Majesty! The priest of the country, Ling respects and asks to see! "A guard came in to report.

"Nope! Let's just say that Your Majesty has fallen asleep, and I will say tomorrow if I have business. If there is a private matter, say that the Son of Heaven has no private matter. Cao Shi took a bite to go back, and in the afternoon, Wang Wan sent a pearl the size of an egg. This is a rare thing, and it is not a good habit to accept other people's things and not do things for others. To accept bribes, it is also necessary to pay attention to a degree of credibility.

The guard glanced at Dou Jiande, saw Dou Jiande nodded slightly, and went out immediately!