Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

However, at this moment...

With a very calm sentence, Li Qiu immediately poured a basin of cold water on everyone's heads.

"This time the Turkic attack, Youzhou City, can't hold it!"

Chapter 61 The Ultimate Goal of the Turks

In this stern and tense atmosphere, Li Qiu's extremely calm words seemed particularly harsh to everyone.

Almost subconsciously, everyone focused on Li Qiu at the same time with angry and hostile eyes.

Especially the main generals of Youzhou City, the old county king and Luo Kexin, had even sharper eyes.

This Youzhou city is not just a city to the Luo family.

But home!

Here is everything of the Luo family, and every commoner here is their close relative who has accompanied them through the ages and shared weal and woe.

They absolutely do not allow any mistakes in Youzhou City!

At this time, looking at the eyes of the people around him and feeling the very oppressive atmosphere, Li Qiu sighed lightly.

Straightforwardly, he pulled out a Turkic feather arrow stuck on the city wall in front of and below him.

Then he pinched the place where the feather arrow did not enter the wall, which was about a palm long.

"The walls of Youzhou City are not very tall."

"The wall is not solid at all."

"You have all seen that an ordinary Turkic feather arrow can penetrate such a deep distance into the wall."

Speaking of this, Li Qiu pointed to the ground below the city and the Turkic army in the distance opposite the city.

"Hu Qi attacked last night, and the enemy and us shot at each other."

"Obviously, the range of our army's crossbow is not as far as that of Hu Qi, nor is it as strong as Hu Qi."

"Once the Hu cavalry scatter and our soldiers concentrate during the siege, we will definitely suffer losses."

"More importantly, there are too many Turks on the opposite side."

"Now, according to visual estimates, it has exceeded 1 people."

"And it seems that they are still gathering."

"This time the Turkic attack came with a conspiracy and a purpose, far different from the previous ones that were limited to plundering gold, silver and food."

"I can understand everyone's feelings."

"But objectively speaking, we have to face the reality that we cannot defend the Turkic siege this time."

Listening to Li Qiu's calm analysis, everyone present felt like being suppressed, very angry, very angry, very uncomfortable, but they couldn't find a way or reason to fight back.

Then the discomfort exploded into a greater hostility.

"Bold! Don't try to confuse the crowd here with evil words and mess up our army's morale!"

"What are you? There's no place for you to speak here!"

"A mere merchant, a scholar with no power to restrain a chicken, you have never even touched a gun, what right do you have to bark here?!"

Facing the angry accusations from the crowd, Li Qiu's eyes were calm, unable to see the slightest change in emotion.

But Feng Li and the others moved towards Li Qiu.

The meaning is obvious, with me here, no one can touch Li Qiu.

At this time, "Luo Tong", the chief general in the army, glared at Li Qiu.

"If you're afraid of death, go back to Chang'an, it's not your turn to point fingers here!"

Li Qiu snorted powerfully and confidently, "On the battlefield, I have never been afraid of this word!"

"I believe that most of you here are not afraid of death, and want to live and die with this city."

"But this is not how you fight battles."

"To make meaningless and meaningless sacrifices can only make loved ones hurt and enemies happy."

If Li Qiu's words were purely reasonable, it would be difficult for everyone including Luo Kexin to refute.

It's just that Li Qiu in their eyes is just a merchant, a useless scholar, not even qualified to speak on the city wall here.

So what he got in exchange was a bigger snort.

Seeing that the atmosphere here became more and more dignified, at this moment, the old county king in armor walked up to Li Qiu.

In those cloudy old eyes, there is a majesty that has been honed all his life on the battlefield.

"According to military regulations, civilians are not allowed to climb the city wall during wartime."

"Take Li Qiu down."

"In the future, without my order, no one is allowed to bring him to the city wall!"

After finishing speaking, the old county king turned and left with serious eyes.

The old county king's actions also greatly exceeded the expectations of other generals in Youzhou City.

If it were the past, it would be the most sensitive time before the two armies fought.

If someone destroyed his morale like Li Qiu, disturbed the morale of the army, with the violent temper of the old county king, he would have been pulled out and chopped down long ago.

But I didn't expect that today I would be more open to this kid's extra net.

The words are divided into two parts, let’s talk about Li Qiu’s side first.

After returning from the city wall, Feng Li, Li Qiu and the others lived in a dignified atmosphere.

There is no more relaxation and jokes before.

Especially Feng Li, probably because of his position, he didn't have the feelings of those soldiers in Youzhou City, but he could see more clearly that what Li Qiu said today was not wrong at all.

With the current situation of the enemy and us, even if all the strength is exhausted, Youzhou City may not be able to hold for three days.

"General Feng, I don't know what you think of this Turkic attack?"

Feng Li frowned, not knowing what Li Qiu meant, and then shook his head.

Li Qiu sighed at this time, and stared at Feng Li very seriously, "General Feng, I don't know what I said, do you believe it?"

For Li Qiu's long contact and understanding, Feng Li nodded.

"If you have anything to say, you can just say it!"

At this time, Li Qiu took a deep breath, and said slowly and solemnly: "In my opinion, there are three purposes behind such an abnormal large-scale attack by the Turks this time."

"First, it's easy to understand, seeking revenge!"

"I learned from my research before that the Turkic nobleman Kangsumi we killed in Yizhou was the last son of the leader Glenn who was attacked by the army this time."

"Under the madness, it is not surprising that he came to seek revenge."

"Secondly, use the attack on Youzhou City to test the reality of my Tang Dynasty."

"The third and most important point is that they are trying to make a fool of themselves, and they are trying to divert the tiger away from the mountain."

"The fiercer the battle on the border of Youzhou, the more Tang Dynasty will send an army to help."

"The most likely thing is to mobilize Cheng Yaojin's 3 horses stationed in Henan and Shandong."

"At that time, the defense force of Chang'an City will be even weaker."

"And the ultimate goal of the Turkic people is revealed."

"That is Chang'an! Your Majesty!"

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Feng Li's expression became more and more solemn.

Especially when Li Qiu said the last sentence, the look of horror on Feng Li's face had reached its peak.

Chapter 62 Out of the city to meet the enemy, Li Qiu goes to the battlefield

Li Qiu, if this Turkic army wants to go south, it must pass through Jingzhou. "

"At this time, Jingzhou has 10,000+ soldiers and horses stationed by Marshal Li Jing."

"It is not so easy for them to break through Jingzhou and approach Chang'an."

Li Qiu sighed deeply at this time, and pulled Feng Li to the sand table.

Then he used his fingers to draw a line between the Mongolian grassland and Chang'an City along the gap between Suizhou and Qingzhou.

"General Feng, you are right. Between the grassland and Chang'an, the only road in Jingzhou can march a large number of troops and transport food, grass, and luggage."

"Since ancient times, it has been an important place for Turks to go south."

"But have you ever thought about it, if the elite Turkic cavalry abandons all their luggage and goes straight down from Suizhou and Qingzhou?"

"Then bypass the army led by Li Jing, and through martial arts, you will be able to reach Chang'an!"

"With the current turmoil in the imperial court, it should not be difficult to obtain and guess the approximate military deployment of Datang."

"Besides, most of the local officials and generals along the road from Suizhou to Qingzhou are the former subordinates of Prince Yin, right?"

"Once the Turkic army raids, will they conceal the report, delay the report of the military situation, and be lazy in disguise?"

Facing Li Qiu's words, Feng Li fell into deep thought and silence.

At this time, Li Qiu went on to say: "With the speed of elite Turkic cavalry, if we attack Chang'an by surprise, it will take less than three days to go from Suizhou to Wugong."

"I don't know exactly how many soldiers and horses there are in Chang'an City, but I can guess that there are definitely not too many."

"At that time, once Chang'an falls and His Majesty makes a mistake, the situation in Tang Dynasty will be in chaos."

"No one in the world can stop Xieli's footsteps."

"General Feng, think about it, more than 20 Turkic cavalry are raging in the Central Plains, how many people will be killed!"

Listening to Li Qiu's analysis, Feng Li's complexion changed drastically, he couldn't sit still anymore, and stood up with a bang.

"Li Qiu, are you serious?"

Li Qiu nodded to him very seriously, "I'm willing to guarantee it with my life!"

Seeing him like this, Feng Li became even more anxious at this time, and kept pacing in the room.

"Li Qiu, if it's what you said, this is a matter of life and death for my Tang Dynasty."

"Someone needs to send the military situation here back to Chang'an immediately!"

"I'm very confused now, Li Qiu, what do you think we should do now?"

Li Qiu thought for a while, then looked at him, "The best way now is to bring a few people with the general and rush back to Chang'an as quickly as possible."

"In addition to reporting the military situation here to His Majesty, I also want to tell Your Majesty to gather as many troops as possible to defend Chang'an."

"Also, on the way to Chang'an, General, it's best to find Duke Cheng Yaojin of the State of Lu first."

"Let him analyze the situation of the general. It would be best if he can immediately raise troops to help Chang'an."

"If not, at least let him be prepared."

"Once there is a dangerous situation, he can also rush over there in the fastest time."

"At the same time, there is another reason why the general must go back."

"If I'm not mistaken, there should be some old troops of Prince Yin like the Shenwu Army in Chang'an City."

"Only when the general returns, will he be able to resolve His Majesty's doubts and at the same time maximize the combat power of these troops."

After listening to Li Qiu's words, Feng Li took a few deep breaths, and then made a decisive decision.

"it is good!"

"I will take a few people and rush back to Chang'an immediately."

As he spoke, he directly stuffed his token into Li Qiu's hands.

"All Shenwu soldiers obey orders!"

"After I leave, you will follow Li Qiu's command in everything."