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"It's just the people His Majesty is targeting, only the officials of the Tang Dynasty. As for the officials of the Tang Dynasty, His Majesty may arrange for someone to assassinate them. If they don't want to die, they will abandon their officials and leave."

"Otherwise, His Majesty is going to kill people. The purpose of telling the news first is to show His Majesty's attitude and give them a way out, but in fact, it is also to make many people abandon their officials and leave. Because many people quit being officials for their lives. It will start to turmoil."

"In this way, we have an opportunity to disrupt the Tang Dynasty. In fact, if Li Shimin did not wantonly arrest the businessmen of the Great Xia Kingdom, His Majesty would be in an unjust position if he directly targeted Li Shimin's officials."

"But now, it's different. Your Majesty's arrangement is revenge, and everything was caused by Li Shimin. This step will also make countless Tang officials complain about Li Shimin's misbehavior and reckless behavior."

Li Jing said: "Because these Tang officials can't hate His Majesty, they can't influence His Majesty, so they can only blame Li Shimin. Therefore, this is also a contest between people's hearts."

Shangguanyi heard it now, with a look of admiration on his face.

As expected of Li Jing.

This human consideration is really powerful.

The most important thing is that after this move, Du Qi's stamina was sacrificed, showing Xia Guo's strength.If Li Shimin wants to take action again, then Xia Guo's

Retaliation will be even stronger.

The rest also nodded.

Li Jing's suggestion is indeed more appropriate.

The first and second steps, on the one hand, targeted businessmen in the Xia Kingdom, and on the other hand, targeted officials in the Tang Dynasty. The two-pronged approach was to shake people's hearts and even destroy Li Shimin's image of loving the people like a son.

Du Qi also became curious, and asked, "What about the third step?"

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, the third step is actually the easiest. Inform Li Shimin and ask him to immediately release all the merchants of the Xia Kingdom unconditionally. Otherwise, even if the Xia Kingdom uses all its strength, it will not die. At that time, then It’s not as simple as targeting officials, but all members of the Tang royal family and all honorable courtiers are the targets of assassination.”

"After the news spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, noble courtiers and members of the royal family will persuade Li Shimin for their own benefit."

"Explain that under the oppression of countless people, Li Shimin can only submit, and can only release all the businessmen."

"When this step is reached, the matter will be considered."

"The second step is unnecessary."

Li Jing said: "In this way, Li Shimin let everyone go without costing a single soldier or killing anyone. At the same time, because of this incident, Li Shimin's reputation will inevitably be affected, and Li Shimin's own influence will also be affected." reduce."

"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

Du Qi smiled and nodded in agreement.

Li Jing's three-step plan is the best arrangement at the moment.

This is the best response.

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "Shangguanyi, immediately follow Li Jing's arrangement and order the plan."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Shangguanyi responded immediately.

Du Qi changed the subject and said: "We have been surrounding Li Ji for a while, but Li Ji never took any action. Even Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty has not made any movement. This is a bit strange! Could it be that Li Ji is preparing Let it go on like this. We have enough food and supplies, and our strength is sufficient. But Li Ji, and even Datang, may not be able to delay for such a long time."

Shangguanyi said: "Li Ji's situation is indeed a bit suspicious, but it's just not clear right now. Therefore, I think that it is better to stay the same and wait for the changes for the time being."

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Lai Ji also said: "I also think it's good to guard temporarily."

The rest of the people spoke one after another.

They all agree to wait and see what happens now, because under the current situation, the rest of Suzhou is already in the process of mopping up.When the rest of the places are captured, Jiuquan County in Suzhou must be alone.Li Shimin did not act, and Li Ji did not act.Then the final result was that Li Ji fell into the city of Jiuquan County.

As soon as the matter was dealt with, Du Qi let everyone go down.

Everyone started to get busy.

Chapter 1132 Assassination Strategy

assassination strategy

Upstairs in Jiuquan County.

In the room where Li Ji was, he was reading a book.

Now there is a war, so Li Ji lives and eats on the tower.It's just that there is no war now, and he is trapped in the city, so he doesn't have much to do, he can only read books all day long.Entering the weather in May, the temperature difference between day and night in the Western Regions is large, and the weather in May is a little hotter, so Li Ji's clothes in the room are quite thin.

When he was reading, it was Changsun Wuji who hurried in.There was a smile on Changsun Wuji's face, and he said, "Mr. Li, Your Majesty has written."

Putting down the book in Li Ji's hand, he immediately asked, "Duke Qi, what did His Majesty say in his letter?"

Changsun Wuji quickly said: "Your Majesty said, let us guard Jiuquan County with all our strength. In addition, an envoy from the Persian Kingdom to the west of the Xia Kingdom was arranged to meet with His Majesty, and said that the Persian Kingdom and the Tang Dynasty formed an alliance and were willing to attack the Xia Kingdom together. And The envoys of the Persian Kingdom have brought back the formula of gunpowder. Next, the Persian Congress will prepare gunpowder and attack the rear of the Xia Kingdom. Du Qi’s army is left here in Jiuquan County. After a while, the Persian Kingdom suddenly enters. Du Qi was attacked from the front and back, and he was flanked back and forth, so he couldn't be rampant anymore."

There was also a smile on Li Ji's face, and he said, "This is indeed good news."

With Persia, it is easier to deal with Du Qi.

After all, the Persian country in the west is also extremely powerful, not a weak country.

Li Ji changed the subject and said again: "In your letter, did you mention whether he will send troops to join the battle again?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head and said: "Your Majesty never said, but in the letter, he said that we should guard with all our strength to resist Du Qi's army. Under the current situation, we are guarding Jiuquan County, which is enough to stabilize the situation. So Your Majesty On the one hand, it doesn’t matter if you don’t send troops. And on the Persian side, it hasn’t sent troops yet, so His Majesty won’t come out for the time being.

Soldiers are also normal.His Majesty will not make a decision until Persia attacks. "

Li Ji nodded and said, "What Duke Qi said is true."

Changsun Wuji said: "So right now, we just need to wait for Persia's attack."

Li Ji said: "Just waiting for Persia to attack is tantamount to handing over the initiative of this war to Persia. Moreover, there are still some flaws in this arrangement. What if Persia doesn't send troops? So I think , we still need to make sufficient preparations right now.”

Changsun Wuji was silent for a moment when he heard Li Ji's words.Because in the present moment, it is entirely possible.Between countries, there are only eternal interests, without any obligations, and without any kindred spirits.After the Persian kingdom has gained benefits, it is possible not to send troops, so it is still necessary to make more preparations.

Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "According to what you say, we really need to make some arrangements. If we don't make arrangements in advance, if the Persian country repents and doesn't send troops, then we will be in trouble."

Li Ji nodded and said: "That's what it means, but the situation is still not very good under the current situation. Because if we rely solely on ourselves, once we leave the city, we will be blocked by Du Qi. The only thing we can do now is to delay time."

Changsun Wuji said: "The only thing we have to arrange is that as long as we can't stop it, we will withdraw our troops. After all, at the moment, it is impossible to counterattack."

The two looked at each other with helpless expressions on their faces.Up to now, when discussing the strategy to deal with Xia Guo, it turns out that the first thing to do is to discuss the retreat plan, and each of them says that they can't stop it.

While the two were talking, suddenly, another soldier entered.

The soldier put a letter on the ground, saying: "Director Li, a letter from Chang'an."

Li Ji took the letter and quickly browsed it. This time, after reading it, he had a serious look on his face, and he was no longer relaxed and comfortable as before.