Chapter 1078: Qin and Li teamed up to trick Yang Jian
Chapter 1078 Qin and Li team up to trick Yang Jian
Chapter 1076: Qin and Li team up to trick Yang Jian
Hanguguan Pass is located between Yongzhou and Sizhou, and plays an extremely important role in both states.
For Yongzhou, Hangu Pass is the gateway to the east. No matter how many enemies come, as long as Hangu Pass is not lost, the pass will be as stable as Mount Tai.
For Sizhou, Hangu Pass is even more of a lifeblood.
The terrain of Heluo is almost flat and flat. Although there are several fortified cities that can be defended, they can only defend the city. It is difficult to prevent the cavalry from galloping outside, destroying fertile fields and affecting production.
Therefore, if Hangu Pass is not available, even if Qin Hao completely occupies Sizhou, he will always be in a passive position of being beaten. The Liang Army's cavalry will come and go at will, and Sizhou will not be able to cultivate and recuperate at all. time.
Only by holding Hangu Pass in hand and improving Sizhou's western defense in all aspects can we be completely unafraid of threats from the west.
It is not Qin Hao's style to be passively beaten, so he must take Hangu Pass no matter what. However, if he wants to take Hangu Pass from Yang Jian's hands, it will be impossible to defeat hundreds of thousands of troops without killing him.
Fortunately, Qin Hao still has the trump card of Li Shimin.
Although the control of Hangu Pass is now in Yang Jian's hands, Qin Hao believes that with the Li family's background in Guanzhong, Li Shimin will definitely have a way to get Hangu Pass without any effort.
“Second brother, why is this happening?”
Li Xiuning looked confused and puzzled. She didn't understand why her second brother had to hand over Hangu Pass to Qin Hao. In her opinion, this was simply drinking poison to stop bleeding.
“For Guanzhong, although Hangu Pass is important, Guanzhong is not in our hands now.”
A deep look flashed in Li Shimin's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Xiuning, think carefully about how Yang Jian will react if Hangu Pass is occupied by Qin Hao."
“Yang Jian’s reaction?”
Li Xiuning frowned slightly, and after a moment of reflection, he said firmly: "Once Hangu Pass falls, the food route of the more than 40,000 Liang troops of the Wild King will also be cut off. In this case, sooner or later the entire army will be annihilated due to lack of food.
Most of the Yewang defenders are from Yang Jian's family. Yang Jian will definitely not ignore them, so Yang Jian will definitely concentrate his efforts to recapture Hangu Pass. "
“That’s right.”
Li Shimin's eyes flashed and he sneered: "Yang Jian will definitely fight for Hangu Pass. Most of his troops will be attracted by the Qin army, and his control over Guanzhong will be reduced to a minimum. Isn't it a great opportunity for us to take back Guanzhong?" ”
Li Xiuning couldn't help but suddenly realized after hearing this, yes, no matter from any angle, this is indeed the best opportunity, but Li Xiuning always felt that something was strange.
If it is true as the second brother said, although Qin Hao can get Hangu Pass, the Li family general will most likely become the master of Guanxi. This will obviously make Qin Hao suffer even more.
Li Xiuning thought she knew Qin Hao relatively well. How could this person be so kind-hearted when he was full of bad intentions? So there must be some conspiracy here.
“Second brother, Hangu Pass is the gateway to Guanzhong after all, so you have to be careful.”
Li Xiuning no longer objected, but the implication was to remind Li Shimin to be careful of Qin Hao's plans.
Li Xiuning couldn't figure out Qin Hao's purpose, so how could Li Shimin not figure it out.
If Qin Hao's plan is followed, the conflicts within the Liang Army will be completely detonated, triggering an unprecedented and tragic civil war.
No matter who wins in the end, they will be unable to move eastward in the next few years. When the new Liang army and others slow down, the world may be in a different situation.
This is Qin Hao’s real purpose!
Li Shimin thought to himself, and although he knew this, he couldn't refuse.
Yang Jian has already achieved decisive rule in Guanzhong. Even if Li Shimin goes back, he is not absolutely sure of winning. However, if he joins forces with Qin Hao to trick Yang Jian, he can increase his certainty to 80%.
Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. Li Shimin’s current situation could not be worse.
For Li Shimin, the most important thing at present is to return to Guanzhong and defeat Yang Jian, so even if he knows that Qin Hao has dug a hole for him in front, he can only jump in willingly as long as he can't fall to death.
Qin Hao also knew this, so he was sure that Li Shimin would not refuse.
This is a conspiracy, a naked conspiracy.
"Xiuning, you are worrying too much. Although Hangu Pass is the gateway to Guanzhong, there is more than one portal in Guanzhong. The newly built Tongguan Pass behind Hangu Pass is not much inferior to Hangu Pass in terms of defense. It can also stop the enemies of Guandong. ”
On the surface, Li Shimin's words were meant to comfort Li Xiuning, but in fact they were telling Qin Hao that even if Hangu Pass was gone, there would still be Tongguan in Guanzhong. Although his strength would be greatly damaged after internal fighting, he would still have the main force to protect himself. , still not easy to mess with.
Of course Qin Hao understood the meaning of Li Shimin's words, but he pretended not to understand and said with a smile: "Brother Shimin, you won't refuse."
Li Shimin turned to face Qin Hao and asked with a serious face: "Qin Hao, how did you know that I would definitely be able to help you get Hangu Pass? I can be homeless now."
"You are Li Shimin. Although I don't know what method you will use, I believe you must have your own method. Besides..."
At this point, Qin Hao narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "I am bound to win Hangu Pass. When you hand over Hangu Pass to me, you will be able to leave smoothly, otherwise I will not let you go. "
Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh when he heard this. Qin Hao really counted him out.
After being silent for a while, Li Shimin said solemnly: "I have one more request."
"explain."
“Let my sworn brother come with me.”
"impossible."
Qin Hao flatly refused and said calmly: "The most I can promise is not to kill him, but he will not be able to leave the White Horse Temple for the rest of his life."
Although Xuanzang has lost all his skills, it is not impossible to come back through practice. How could Qin Hao allow Li Shimin to have a great master, even in the future.
Qin Hao said very firmly, but Li Shimin still wanted to fight for it, but Xuanzang said with a warm face: "People, there is no need to do this for the poor monk. This time has brought great disaster to Buddhism. The poor monk has committed a serious crime. , the poor monk has decided to stay at White Horse Temple to repent of his sins."
“Brother, you...”
Li Shimin's eyes were full of sadness, but Xuanzang seemed to have seen through the world of mortals and said seriously: "Shimin, please listen to my last words, treat the people well, and don't follow Dong Zhuo's old path."
"Um."
Li Shimin nodded heavily.
Seeing this, Qin Hao couldn't help but glance at Li Xiuning subconsciously, hesitated for a moment and said, "I also have a request."
Li Shimin looked surprised. He didn't expect Qin Hao to ask for help from him.
“I, I think...that’s all.”
Under Li Xiuning's pleading gaze, Qin Hao finally said nothing. After all, even if he could force her to stay, he couldn't keep her heart, so why bother to force others to do so.
“Dugu Qiubai, **** Li Shimin, Li Xiuning and Li Maozhen to Bai Qi. Whenever Li Shimin helps our army capture Hangu Pass, you will let them go.”
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(End of this chapter)