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Li Ji thought that after he told Li Mu that Zhang Xun might have planned, he would go to Zhang Xun to talk or make some preparations. But Li Mu did not. He did nothing, everything was normal, and he did not seem to take this matter to heart.

Every day, I kill people, spread money, fiddle with gunpowder and hot air balloons, and ask about Dingxiang New City, looking happy and content. It seems that I have forgotten that the pass on the Camel Valley has been dug up and the war is about to begin.

Finally, the whistle detective came to report that the Turkic vanguard had dug a path to the mountain. Although it was not as wide as before, it could pass through chariots and horses. The Turkic cavalry passed one after another. At this time, the ending could not be taken into account, which was a good time to attack.

If Li Ji had made a decision, he would not have missed this opportunity, but now Li Mu is holding the Shangfang sword, and before Li Shimin's imperial edict deprived him of power, he was the supreme commander of the Tang army.

Li Ji came to Li Mu's tent, and Hou Junji had arrived. Obviously, the sentry he sent had received the news.

"Want?"

Li Ji did not say nonsense and asked straightforwardly. In the current situation, the four sides were in a hurry, and the imperial court would not be able to send reinforcements in a short period of time. If the Turkic army was not given severe damage before it passed through the Camel Valley, and after all the Turkic army passed, the Tang army, with only 50,000, would definitely not be their opponent.

"Wait a little longer, wait for a night,"

"What are you waiting for?"

Li Mu did not answer, grabbed Shangfang's sword and swung it. Li Chongyi's iron tower-like body blocked Li Ji and Hou Junji. Seeing this, the two of them retreated helplessly, rectified their troops and prepared to welcome tomorrow's battle.

Li Siwen also received the news and hurried to Li Mu's tent. The search of the house these days has restored him to a little confidence. At least he can do this well and is not considered a waste. Seeing his father walking out angrily, Li Siwen was puzzled and came in and asked, "Brother, why does my father look unhappy?"

"Because I missed the military opportunity."

"Ah?" Li Siwen widened his eyes and said, "Brother, you know that you missed the military opportunity, why did you miss the military opportunity? Could it be that you are a detailed work of the Western Turks?"

"Bah!" Li Mu spitted over, Li Siwen quickly avoided and smiled, "You can't spit me now, just kidding, brother, what's going on?"

"I'm also a gamble." Li Mu sat upright and said seriously, "When I was in Camel Valley, I found out. This time the Turks advanced eastward, not counting the elderly, weak, women and children, but there were 100,000 people who could fight. This is not only 100,000. Seven or eight out of ten Turkic people can draw bows and shoot arrows. It is said to be 100,000, but we have only 50,000 people. How can we be the opponent?"

Li Siwen said confusedly, "So shouldn't we rush over while they are unstable? Should we wait until they pass through Camel Valley and then set up a formation? Wouldn't this cause a big loss?"

"No, I didn't want to fight at all." Li Mu sighed and said, "I have calculated that even if we accidentally attacked the Turks, we would not be able to hurt them. Five thousand people died 100,000 people, which is still twice as many as us. Before the court had no new reinforcements arrived, no matter how we fought, we would lose, so my plan was that since we couldn't beat, we would not fight. I was waiting for a variable. If we couldn't wait for this variable, we would turn around and run away. Gaochang, Zhangjiazhai, Camel Valley, and all these places should be guarded by Dingxiang City."

"As long as we are isolated from the city of Dingxiang, we will win."

Li Siwen became even more confused and asked, "Brother, where are we winning?"

"Behind the Western Turks is a vast desert. When we evacuated, we took the means of strengthening the walls and clearing the fields, and didn't even leave a grain of food for them. How long can the dry food they brought themselves last? And behind us is the Tang Dynasty! There is a steady stream of supplies. Even though this process is difficult, it is better than those Turks. Then we will compare who can bear it. I don't believe that with my Li Mu's means, I can't get food and grass!"

Li Siwen nodded, he believed this. Li Mu may not be first-class in war, but Li Mu is definitely first-class in money. He didn't know that Li Mu's confidence was based on the premise that Li Chongyi had destroyed Lin Yi and Zhen La. Although Lin Yi and Zhen La were far away from Chang'an, they had land and waterways to pass. At that time, as long as you make up your mind and organize a large caravan, the problem of food will not be solved.

But these are all difficult to do, but this is all a story later. Li Mu is now betting on something, he is betting on his intuition.

"Report—"

Li Siwen was still about to speak, but suddenly someone came to report to the Marquis, Zhang Xun, the city commander of Zhangjiaji, asked for a meeting."

Li Mu's face was happy, and he smiled, saying, "Come on my father-in-law quickly... No, I'll go to greet him in person!"

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Li Mu brought Li Siwen and Li Chongyi to the door. Zhang Xun saw Li Mu coming, and quickly got off the horse and wanted to salute. Zhang Tianai was watching from a distance. Li Mu didn't dare to accept his gift. When he was about to bend down, he held his arm and said with a smile, "The son-in-law was about to pay homage to his father-in-law, but he didn't expect his father-in-law to come. It's really a son-in-law who came here."

"The Marquis is so humble. The Marquis is young and promising, has a high position and is powerful. He can look down on the little girl. It is the blessing that the little girl has cultivated in her three lives. In the end, there is a difference between high and low. How can a lower official abolish the public and rituals for personal gain?"

"The father-in-law is too restrictive, and the son-in-law is a junior, so he should be..."

When Zhang Tianai saw the two of them tugging and refused to walk in, she couldn't help it. She walked over and said, "Dad, he is your son-in-law. Why are you humble? You are in poor health and strong wind. Come into the tent and talk."

Zhang Xun was about to say something, but was interrupted by Li Mu. "It's so great, go into the tent quickly." He glanced at Li Chongyi and Li Siwen and said, "Siwen, please go and hold a banquet. I want to have a few drinks with my father-in-law. Chongyi, guarding the door, no one can disturb you. Even the two generals asked them to wait, and I will go and talk to you later."

The two responded, Li Mu pulled Zhang Xun into the tent, and the host and the guest sat down, and exchanged greetings again. Zhang Tianai was happy to see Li Mu treat Zhang Xun with great etiquette. When he saw that the two got along well, he felt happier. He wandered between his husband and father, with a smile on his face.

She didn't know that her husband and father had their own thoughts at this time. After a while, the banquet came in. Zhang Tianai wanted to sit down, but was blocked by Zhang Xun.
Chapter completed!