Wu Meiniang's evaluation of Li Tao is as cunning as a fox.This person is loyal and upright outside, and he is called "pure minister" by Li Yuan.It has the name of loyalty.But with Wu Meiniang's view of people and water products, will you be wrong?
Not really.Most of the pure ministers are just standing characters.Cunning as a fox is the background color of this person.In troubled times, this person has the posture of a hero.Knowing practice, understanding advance and retreat, having a vicious vision, and working step by step.Although Li Jing used his troops well, it was precisely because of his great merit and prestige that after pacifying the Eastern Turks, he said that he was ill and did not go to court.After that, he stayed away from the center of power and eventually died of old age.And with Li Tao's prestige, he is also a famous general of the Tang Dynasty and known as the god of war.In the end, Li Shimin was able to entrust Li Zhi.And he has been smiling proudly until Li Zhichao.And have a good death.This is a victory of political power.In terms of the art of war, Li Tao did not dare to say that he used soldiers like a god like Li Jing.But he is definitely a world-class general, first-class level.His greatest strength is actually his vision, his mental astuteness.There is also a sense of crisis, of politics.A person like Li Tao actually came to Liaodong in person at the expense of this old bone, and it seems that this time to deal with Goguryeo, it should be stable.Su Dawei thought about it for a while, turned his head and said a few words to Su Qingjie.Su Qing nodded and went out.When I turned around, I saw Li Tao touching his beard, and looked at himself a little proudly: "Su Dawei, this person, sometimes you can only follow the trend, God is unpredictable, I wanted to join forces with you to pacify Goguryeo in the past, but you refused at that time."
At that time, did you ever think that one day, you would still join forces with the old man to deal with Goguryeo?
”Su Dawei was dumbfounded for a while, but he immediately reacted: "Your Majesty intends to let me use troops against Goguryeo together with the British duke?"
”A hint of strangeness flashed on Li Tao's face, nodded, and shook his head again."
Goguryeo is difficult, for this Liaodong, it took countless energy from the Sui to the Tang Dynasty, and several generations of monarchs have not been able to conquer, Your Majesty wants to solve this matter permanently in his term.Previously, Su Dingfang conquered Goguryeo, gathered the army of the Five Routes, and poured all the strength of the country, but it was not realized, which disappointed His Majesty.This time, it is Your Majesty who has rekindled hope after receiving your secret report.I took the initiative to ask Your Majesty for help.That's why I made this trip. ”Li Tao slowly paced a few steps in the hall and turned to Su Dawei: "When Su Dingfang conquered Goguryeo before, the situation in Baekje was not stable, and the help it could provide was limited, but now it is different, I see that your Xiongjin Governor's Mansion is doing a good job, Baekje has been submissive, and the Silla people are also well-behaved."
As long as you concentrate and help the old man pacify Goguryeo, you will be indispensable in the future. ”Su Dawei was silent for a while.In my heart, I was thinking quickly.Do you want to say that Li Zhi is very relieved of Li Tao?
That must be unreassuring.Li Zhi's political scheming skills are too clever, and Li Zhi's previous method has always been high, and he does not dare to give him the opportunity to take charge of the army.But this time is different.The immortal merit of destroying Goguryeo was just around the corner, and Li Zhi couldn't let go of this temptation.Pacify Goguryeo and achieve the unfinished business of the Taejong Dynasty.Huge political capital will be won.Su Dingfang's attack on Goguryeo was useless before, and he had exhausted his sharpness.Now in Datang, only Li Tao can preside over such a nation-destroying battle, so he has to use Li Tao.It's just that after this battle, Li Tao has absolutely no chance to go to the battlefield again.Just like Li Jing, the Duke of Weiguo in the past.The old fox Li Tao naturally knew it.But he came anyway.For the sake of the name, I'm afraid it's the name behind him, right?
This old fox has a cunning side, but also a cute and stubborn side.He is not as good as Li Jing in terms of soldiers, he can recognize it.But if a hundred years later, the evaluation is not as good as Su Dingfang, it is difficult for Li Tao to accept.And he didn't know what to think, so he kept staring at Su Dawei, and very much hoped to join forces with him and play a big game for Goguryeo.Su Qingjie hurriedly walked from outside, nodded to Li Tao first, and then handed the file in his hand to Su Dawei: "This is the information from Goguryeo." ”When Su Dawei was conquest before, Zeng ordered that it was not an important matter, and there was no need to send a letter to him.In order to concentrate on dealing with the Japanese people.But he didn't expect that something would happen on Goguryeo's side.The Docha Temple's espionage operations in Goguryeo have been continuous, and they were previously in charge of Zhou Liang, Nam Jiulang, and Zhao Hu'er, and they were concentrated in the hands of Su Qingjie, and he chose whether to submit them to Li Zhi.When Su Dawei was away, the affairs of the Xiongjin Governor's Mansion were all handled by Su Qingjie."
British Princess, I'll take a look at the latest news first."
Su Dawei apologized to Li Tao, and the old fox nodded, and then opened the file in his hand.He had just returned to the Baekje Xiongjin Governor's Mansion, and now he was confused, and he had to look at the latest information to sort out the context.What was the situation on the Goguryeo side?
Is Izumi Gai Suwen dead now?
Su Dawei quickly checked the file, while Li Tao walked aside and talked to Liu Renliang as if nothing had happened.Liu Renliang has great respect for Li Tao, and his attitude is very different from Su Dawei.Su Dawei didn't disrespect Li Tao, but he was preconceived and treated Li Tao as an old fox everywhere, far from being like Liu Renliang, who had the greatest respect for the Tang Dynasty's outstanding military achievements and the only remaining military god.Wait for a glance to read the latest information.Su Dawei closed the file and looked up at Li Tao, his eyes were slightly complicated: "It seems that something really happened to Goguryeo." ”When Su Dingfang attacked Goguryeo before, Quangai Suwen had been hiding behind the scenes to command.Although Ducha Temple could detect the clues of this person, it could not judge his health state after all, and could only confirm that he was still alive.But the latest intelligence, Izumi Gai Suwen, who had been low-key and forbearant before, suddenly became "active".After the retreat of the Don Army.Such "activity" shows one thing, Quangai Suwen is either dead or no longer able to govern.Otherwise, there would never be such a stupid trick.What is called that there are no three hundred taels of silver here?
What is called a flea on a bald head is clearly displayed.Keeping a low profile during the war and finding a sense of presence after the war is by no means what Izumi Suwen would do under normal circumstances."
According to the latest information, Quan Nan and Quan Nanjian are competing for the position of Da Mo Lizhi, and this matter will not be so easy to solve."
Su Dawei muttered to himself.When his eyes fell on Li Tao, he met his smiling and kind-hearted eyes that looked harmless to humans and animals.I further realized the power of this person in my heart.Only by basing yourself on the latest intelligence can you come to this conclusion.And Li Tao smelled an unusual breath as early as a few months ago, as early as in that battle report, and then asked Li Zhi for a holy decree and came to Liaodong in person.This kind of battlefield sniffing and decision is really not something that ordinary people can do.Even if he was wary of this person in his heart, Su Dawei had to secretly praise Li Tao's ability.If half a year ago, like Li Tao, he predicted the events of Goguryeo, whether there would be a later conquest of the Japanese, it is really not certain.Li Tao also ended the conversation with Liu Renliang at this time, and said to Su Dawei: "I came secretly by secret order, and the news about my coming must be kept secret." ”"Rest assured."
Su Dawei nodded.This time, Li Zhi ordered Li Tao to be the general manager of the march of Liaodong Province, and sent the general of the right Xiaowei, Qibi He Li, to be the pacification ambassador of Liaodong Province and the head of the march of the Hunjiang Road, and the general Pang Tongshan of the Right Jin Wuwei, Gao Kan, the governor of Yingzhou, and Su Dawei, the governor of Xiongjin, as the head of the march.This is completely different from the treatment of Su Dingfang's expedition to Goguryeo, with hundreds of thousands of troops, and "14 great governors such as the envoys, Shenqiu, Shengyi, Ma, Han Xiongjin, etc."
It is clear that Li Zhi's strength this time is not as big as last time, in line with the principle of stealing a chicken if there is nothing to do, and there is a chance to go again.It seems that Li Zhi was also frightened by Goguryeo's Quan Gai Suwen.This person is immortal, Goguryeo is simply an iron wall, which can be called an imperial nightmare.This country in Northeast Asia is by no means a small country, but a regional hegemon.If you want to conquer it, you have to gather the right time, place and people, and all of them are indispensable."
Governor."
At this time, I suddenly heard someone outside the hall report: "Nan Jiulang asks to see." ”"What?"
Liu Renliang and Li Tao's eyes were cast together.Su Dawei glanced at Su Qingjie.Nan Jiulang was in charge of part of the intelligence work of the Tucha Temple, and he urgently asked for a meeting at this time, thinking that there was important military information.Su Qingjie hurried out again, and when he came back, he offered a wax pill in both hands."
Goguryeo's intelligence."
Su Dawei took it, pinched open the wax seal in front of everyone, and opened the note inside.This is a confidential letter of intelligence.When it comes to matters related to Goguryeo, there is no need to hide it from Li Tao and Liu Renliang, and after reading it, you still have to discuss with these two people.Li Tao urged on the side: "What's the news?"
”Su Dawei habitually wanted to rub his fingers and destroy the note, but fortunately, he reacted at the critical moment and handed the note in his hand to Li Tao."
It's Izumi Nanjian......
Quan Nan secretly contacted the Xiongjin Governor's Mansion, saying that he wanted to take refuge in Datang, and asked Datang to send troops to help him attack Quan Nanjian and Quan Nansan. ”When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.Even Su Qingjie and Liu Renliang were confused.Quan boy, the son of Quan Gai Suwen, is equivalent to the son of the enemy's big leader, the eldest son, and actually wants to take refuge in the Tang Dynasty?
No way.This......
It's ridiculous.After Li Tao finished sweeping the ten lines at a glance, he suddenly laughed three times, and the laughter was like a night, revealing a cheerful and ruthless voice: "If this matter is true, then Quan Gai Suwen must be dead, and he will not mourn?"
Hey, hey, hey......
It's a pity that his son is not angry. ”After speaking, his eyes stared straight at Su Dawei: "Su Dudu, do you think this matter is credible?"
”I used an inquiry, but the tone was not like that at all.That's a certainty.Su Dawei understood Li Tao's excitement at this time, and the opportunity to destroy the country and destroy Goguryeo was just around the corner.As long as you think about Goguryeo's drag down of the Great Sui and the failure of Taizong's personal conquest, this tenacity can understand Li Tao's emotions at this time.This achievement will go down in history.Taishang is virtuous, speechless, and meritorious.The conquest of Goguryeo was a meritorious service to China."
In my opinion, this matter is inseparable, if Quan Gai Suwen is here, he will never agree to use such a boring risky strategy against Datang.""
The old man thinks so too."
Li Tao narrowed his eyes and stroked his long beard.In those slender eyes, the essence flickered, and he was as cunning as a fox.()