Li Shimin asked Du Ruhui what he meant, and Du Ruhui explained,""Emperor, the three points that Xiao gongzi said just now are all brilliant ideas. Please listen to me slowly.”
"First of all, only by showing his strength can he prove that the Great Tang is not a pushover. Only then will Jie Li carefully consider whether or not the decision he made was the right one for the Great Tang mercenaries.”
"Secondly, use a diversion tactic to increase our troops and let Jie Li think that our reinforcements have arrived and not dare to attack recklessly.”
"Third, the emperor will personally confront Jie Li. There is no need for a large number of people, six riders will do! With the Tu Jue army in front to prove our strength and the suspicious army behind, the emperor personally going to see Jie Li will definitely be able to give the Tu Jue a great deterrence, making them think that we really have the strength to fight to the death with them.”
Du Ruhui concluded," Young Master Xiao's plan is not unprecedented, but it is definitely a dangerous move. It is a brilliant move that will go down in history.”
Li Shiming still had some concerns. The most important of the three points was the second one, which was a big problem.
"My dear ministers, how should we carry out the plan of diverting the troops?”
The officials looked at each other and whispered to each other. The discussion was very lively.
"There are not many soldiers in the city to begin with. How can there be any extra soldiers to use as a diversion?”
"Yes, everyone knows that the plan to confuse the soldiers is feasible, but without specific measures, it's useless to say it!”
"Three points. Although they seem to have no flaws, after careful study, we find that it is extremely difficult to implement them.”
Fang Xuanling, who was known for his strange schemes, was also at a loss. Du Ruhui was also frowning. Clearly, he had no countermeasures either.
Xiao Rui saw everyone's helpless looks and couldn't bear to give them a headache anymore, directly saying what he was thinking in his heart.
"Your Majesty, this is very easy!"
The moment these words came out, it immediately caused a strong commotion in Taiji Palace.
"Young man, don't be too arrogant."
"Easy my ass. We haven't been able to think of a good method in the imperial court for decades, and you actually say it's easy?
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"If he doesn't come up with a good countermeasure, I implore the emperor to punish him for deceiving the emperor.”
Li Shiming pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to stop arguing. Then, he asked expectantly,"Xiao Rui, quickly tell me."
Xiao Rui chuckled." The trick is to increase the number of soldiers, so the problem is how to increase the number of soldiers." The number of soldiers depended on the number of people, the number of horses, and the number of flags.”
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling slapped his thigh and said regretfully,""Aiya, why didn't I think of that?”
Xiao Rui didn't want to waste any more precious time and continued,""Thus, we only need to prepare enough Great Tang flags. I've calculated that we'll need roughly ten thousand flags.”
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and the others all clapped their hands and agreed that this plan was feasible.
After being happy for less than two seconds, Li Shimin said helplessly,"The Jie Li army will reach Chang 'an tomorrow. Where are we going to find so many Tang flags? Xiao Rui, do you have any good ideas?"
Du Ruhui rubbed his nose and muttered,""The emperor has forgotten about me, the Minister of War, so quickly and directly asked Xiao Rui.”
Xiao Rui raised his head." Your Majesty, there are hundreds of thousands of families in Chang 'an. Which family doesn't have a bed?" It should be very easy for every woman in every household to embroider the word 'Tang' in one night, right?"
"Where can I find the flagpole?"
"This is even simpler? Which family didn't have a bamboo pole to hang their clothes? Even if they didn't, they could chop down the tree and make one!”
Li Shimin was overjoyed and said in a flattering tone,"Isn't 10000 flags a little too little? The more we have, the more suspicious we will be, and our chances of winning will be even greater!”
Xiao Rui cursed in his heart, What an old fox, he's very greedy!
Xiao Rui said with confidence," Your Majesty, don't panic. Back then, Zhang Fei tied a branch to his ponytail and ran back and forth on Changban Slope. The wind blew and smoke flew, creating the appearance of an army marching. I think we can also learn from it."”
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui said in unison,"Sigh, why didn't I think of this!”
Minister Right Servant, Xiao Rui's father, Xiao Yu, was overjoyed. He couldn't help but think, Rui 'er was usually ignorant and incompetent. Why did he seem to have changed into a different person today? Moreover, he actually mentioned Zhang Fei's plan to confuse the soldiers? Could it be that he had been hiding his knowledge before? Or did the drowning three days ago make him turn over a new leaf?
Li Shiming, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui exchanged glances. The three of them could see confidence and victory in each other's eyes.
"Good! Zhangsun Wuji, Gao Shilian, Fang Xuanling, Hou Junji, Dugu Yanyun, Xiao Rui, the six of you will follow me to meet Jie Li!" Li Shimin laughed heartily. If Jie Li retreats, Xiao Rui, your first great merit, I will reward you heavily!”
Hearing this, Xiao Rui felt a sense of pride. This was Li Shimin leading six cavalry in the past to face the Turkic army of 200,000. He didn't think that he would have this opportunity.
Immediately after, Xiao Rui's eyes emitted a cold light as he sneered in his heart," Jie Li, do you think Chang 'an is a place where you can come and go as you please? Wasn't it a waste to not use Big Baby's incomparably powerful ability?
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