The water reflects the night sky with stars like a bucket of fish. There is peace on the Tongji Canal.

The small ship of the Zhao Army's Inland River Navy Division was drawing white waves on the water surface, making a clear sound of a boat oar hitting the water.

Gradually, the noise in the distance came, and countless giant lights hanging from the bow illuminated the river from afar through the night.

The main fleet of Zhao army that drove upstream from Youjing was slowly sailing downstream. On these troop transport ships, young faces looked at the banks of the canal, Liyang City, an important town connecting Dabei. Many new soldiers had excited faces. The first time they participated in such a battle, the young soldiers were very excited. They were neatly equipped, all of them were the latest new armor created by the Dazhao Craftsman House.

As Zhao State made a breakthrough in iron smelting, the armor forged by the blast furnace was stronger at the same weight. The craftsmen of Zhao State had tested that they could not penetrate even if they used a three-stone crossbow that could not penetrate within fifty steps. In the battle with the Turks, the Zhao army always had a great advantage in its strong armor and soldiers. Now, facing the Li Tang Dynasty, whose military industry is not inferior to that of Zhao State, the craftsmen who built craft shops in Zhao State also put forward higher requirements and made more advanced armor.

Seeing this military town, everyone seemed to hear the rumbling sound of war drums in their ears.

Following the troops transport ship were grain ships. These grain ships were well-drawn and were full of new grain transported from Youjing. The warships landed on the Tongji Canal Wharf, and soldiers kept walking down from the ship.

Just as he got off the boat, the soldiers were laughing by the dock and looking at the majestic town of Liyang City. At this time, a general came from the dock and shouted, "No noise!"

A lieutenant got off the boat and said, "Brother, don't make a fuss. The Tang army is still far away."

The general raised his face and said, "Bastard, who told you that the Tang army is thousands of miles away? The war has already broken out. Our army has launched an attack on the Tang army in Changping County three days ago. The two armies are fighting fiercely! And in Hexi, the Great Protector Wang Junguo led the Northern Army to attack Hexi, and the war has begun in full swing!"

The soldiers were stunned when they heard this, looking in disbelief, and the war broke out like this.

The general said solemnly: "The current battle is a life-and-death battle between my Great Zhao and Li Tang. If you take it lightly, then the country will be in danger. From now on, there will be a battlefield ahead!"

After hearing what the general said, the soldiers all restrained their expressions and replied: "Okay!"

Chang'an.

The news of Zhao's army advancing to Hexi was already coming. The fast horses at the border rushed to the military office west of the city after half an hour. Various war reports were also heard like snowflakes.

Da Zhao finally started the war!

It was two years earlier than before, and half a year earlier. Although there was no movement in the east, the momentum of Hexi on the west was really great.

The urgent documents of Yang Gongren, Yang Shidao, Chai Shao and others have been passed to Chang'an. From all officials to the people, everyone knows that the Zhao army has extremely strong troops this time. How long can it take to be under the rule of Li Tang in Chang'an?

Wuji Palace. Li Shimin strode to the harem.

The palace maids visited Li Shimin when they saw him. Li Shimin obviously had no intention and went straight to the queen's bedroom.

Changsun Wugui has gone from the Princess of Qin to the Crown Princess for two years, and now he is the queen of the entire Tang Empire. He has completed a three-level jump. Now, when Empress Changsun saw Li Shimin's expression in a hurry, she couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Your Majesty, have you heard that Zhao's army has been invading in a big way?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Absolutely. The 200,000 cavalrymen in King Junkuo of Hexi have arrived in Hetao. The soldiers here have not yet advanced. But I think it's too soon. Although there is no movement in the east, I heard a lot of wind. At present, Zhao's troops are pressing towards Guanzhong."

Empress Changsun lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, can you win this battle?"

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Win? Even if I know I will lose, I will fight this battle. The founder of the Tang Dynasty, father and son, is founded by the Tang Dynasty. How can I give it to Li Chongjiu now?"

Empress Changsun felt a sudden heart when she heard Li Shimin's words.

Seeing Empress Changsun's expression, Li Shimin said immediately: "Don't be too worried. It's not that I can't win, but the Zhao army is indeed powerful and I can't hide it from you. Chang'an is now a dangerous place. I want you and Chengqian to escape in Shu for a while. After this battle is over, we will return to Chang'an."

After hearing this, Empress Changsun grabbed Li Shimin's hand and said, "Your Majesty, can't even Chang'an be guarded?"

Li Shimin's lips moved and said, "No, I can't defend it, but Chang'an is already a dangerous place. Only when you and your son are gone can I feel at ease and show off your fists."

Empress Changsun shed tears when she heard this, "I... I can't bear to leave Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please let me stay!"

Li Shimin sighed a long time and took Empress Changsun's hand and said, "I don't want you to come and accompany me? We have been together for many years, and we will never be separated from each other. But only if you leave, I can have no worries and Chengqian... If I lose this battle, you can make him the emperor and rule the country in Sichuan and Sichuan. Sichuan can be peaceful, but it will be peaceful for several years. In addition, Li Jing is a reliable person. If I choose him to entrust the orphan, I will be loyal to you mother and son!"

"Your Majesty, if you lose, why are you still called the emperor..."

Empress Changsun was crying at once. Li Shimin said softly: "I am just making the worst plan. Don't worry, even if Li Chongjiu gets Chang'an, I will make him pay a huge price and let him know the consequences."

Just as Li Shimin was talking to Empress Changsun, he heard Fang Xuanling’s voice outside the hall saying, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Zhao army in Hexi has moved!”

Li Shimin's eyes flashed, and the light in the tiger's eyes shook.

Gyeongju City.

Above the city wall, the Zhao army was siegeing the city!

Countless soldiers were rushing to the top of the city.

The big banner on the top of the city seemed particularly lonely. The arrows on the city wall were completely weakened.

"when!"

With a loud bang, the city gate rope was cut off!

The suspension bridge fell with a loud bang.

The sounds of fighting on the city walls became smaller and smaller, but after this moment of silence.

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

The sound was like thunder, and the soldiers of the Zhao army cheered on the city tower and raised their weapons high.

At the moment when the city was broken, Duan Decao, the governor of Qingzhou, glanced at the sword in his hand, then smiled bitterly and wiped it into his throat!

June 3, 6th year of innovation.

Wang Junguo led an army of 200,000 to attack Qingzhou. The commander of Qingzhou City Duan Decao resisted for less than half a day, and the whole city was immediately captured.

Duan Decao committed suicide!

Finally, this final decisive battle between Tang and Zhao officially kicked off with the moment when Qingzhou City fell! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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