A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

Take the initiative!

The opposing force numbered over a million, several times their size.

This is different from before. Li Shimin had won several battles with fewer troops than his own, and in some cases, the enemy's forces were 10 or 20 times larger.

But that's just 1 versus 10 or 20, the difference is only tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.

Now, although the enemy's numbers are only 5 or 6 times that of ours, they have more than 100 million more troops.

In addition, we need to leave some people to defend, so only 10 can take the initiative to attack.

10 against 150 million is a difference of 140 million troops, which is suffocating to even imagine.

"Your Highness, please reconsider!"

Qin Qiong and the others volunteered at the same time, none of them feeling that going out to take the initiative would have the slightest chance of success.

"You all think there's no chance of winning, right?"

"Xia Ping must think the same way. No one would think that we would take the initiative to attack when we are at such a disadvantage. Xia Ping certainly didn't expect it either."

"So if we secretly transfer 10 troops out and launch a surprise attack on them while they are besieging the city, it will inevitably cause them great losses, especially in terms of morale. With more than 100 million troops attacking us and being ambushed by us, they will suffer heavy losses and their morale will inevitably plummet."

Li Shimin's words were forceful and resounding, but no matter how good his ideas were, they could not bridge the gap in combat strength between the two sides.

"Your Highness, the plan you proposed has two fatal flaws."

"Firstly, how could 10 troops be transferred out without anyone noticing?"

"Although the Xia army only attacked one gate, they also deployed many scouts at the other three city gates. Once the army makes any unusual movements, they will definitely be detected."

"Secondly, I once stood on the city wall and observed the Xia army's camp. Xia Ping is indeed a seasoned commander. His camp is well-fortified with deep moats and high walls. No matter which direction we attack from, we will fall into the enemy's defensive system. The surrounding reinforcements can also arrive quickly, causing us heavy losses."

Li Jing stepped forward and pointed out the biggest problem in Li Shimin's plan.

"Who said I was going to attack their camp?"

"I'm going to charge their army directly!"

Li Shimin's gaze was intense, radiating a burning intensity that made all the generals feel.

A massive attacking force?!

Is this insane?!

That's a million-strong army!

A head-on attack?!

Who else but King Chungmu would dare to do this if he were alive?

Even if Li Shimin had the guts, would his generals and ordinary soldiers have the same guts?

If the enemy seizes the opportunity to fight, the soldiers will scatter and lose their will to fight, which is tantamount to sending them to their deaths and handing over 20 lives to the enemy.

Even Li Jing, who was known for his risky military tactics, was terrified.

"Your Highness, please reconsider!"

All the ministers bowed and earnestly begged Li Shimin to reconsider.

"My mind is made up!"

"Select 100,000 elite cavalry to accompany me on my campaign."

"Exit from the east gate, circle back to the south gate, and strike directly at the enemy's command post from the flank!"

"The goal of this battle is not to kill the enemy, but to demoralize them, break through their lines, and return to the city through the west gate."

Li Shimin gestured on the map, his eyes gleaming with eagerness, radiating confidence.

"promise!"

All the generals were infected by Li Shimin's confidence. They were not afraid of death. They had given Li Shimin advice from the perspective of a subject. Now that Li Shimin had made a decision, they would obey him unconditionally.

Even if the orders were somewhat exaggerated, they were willing to fight alongside Li Shimin!

But it's not enough for them to be willing; all 10 soldiers must be willing to fight. Otherwise, if even a small number of soldiers retreat during the battle, it will directly disrupt the entire formation and cause irreversible consequences.

To boost morale, Li Shimin gathered together 10 elite cavalrymen.

"Fellow elders and brothers, tomorrow I will lead my troops to attack the puppet Xia army."

"I know you will feel fear when you look at the enemy's endless camps and million-strong army."

"However, the quality of an army is more important than its quantity, and the courage of its generals is more important than their numbers."

"I will now clearly state the advantages and disadvantages, and you must all remember them well—our army has ten advantages, while the enemy army has ten disadvantages. This battle will surely be won, and the enemy will surely be defeated and destroyed!"

"First, righteousness triumphs!"

"The rebels raised an army without cause, and this prince, acting as a vassal, invaded the Central Plains. Their cause was unjust, and the people's hearts turned away from them."

"I am the royal army of the Great Tang, protecting the ancestral temples and safeguarding the people. I act in accordance with Heaven's will and the will of the people. Righteousness is in my hands; this is victory!"

"Secondly, devise a strategy for victory!"

"The bandit leader lacked long-term strategy, relied on his large following, and was arrogant and reckless. He only knew how to besiege the city and defend it, and did not understand the art of surprise attacks or conventional tactics."

"Having fought countless battles alone, defeating Xue Ju, crushing Song Jingang, pacifying Wang Shichong, and quelling Dou Jiande, he planned meticulously before acting, leaving no room for error in his strategies—these are his two victories!"

"Victory is imminent on the third day!"

"The rebel generals and commanders are all petty men, arrogant, extravagant, and underestimate the enemy; their orders are inconsistent, and they each harbor their own ulterior motives."

"All the generals of my army have followed me through thick and thin, possessing both courage and wisdom. They are of one mind and their orders are strictly obeyed. These are the three reasons for our victory!"

"Fourthly, victory in battle!"

"The rebel army numbered a million, mixed with surrendered soldiers from the Western Regions. Using them as cannon fodder fueled resentment, and neither side had the will to fight to the death."

"Your 100,000 elite cavalry are all elite troops in black armor, survivors of countless battles, with strong armor and sharp blades, daring to fight and risk their lives—these are your four strengths!"

"Fifthly, superior equipment!"

"The rebel army's armor and weapons were crude, their arsenal a mixed bag, and they lacked any sophisticated siege weapons."

"Our army's swords, spears, bows, and crossbows are all exquisitely crafted; our iron cavalry are clad in armor, charging into battle like thunder; our weaponry is superb—these are the five advantages!"

"Sixthly, the advantage lies in momentum!"

"The bandits have come from afar and are exhausted. Their battle lines stretch for hundreds of miles, making it difficult to attend to both ends. Supply is scarce, and their forces are exhausted."

"Our army is well-prepared to defend Chang'an, waiting in comfort for the enemy to tire themselves out. We are fighting from strategic locations, having long accumulated strength and are poised to unleash our attack. These are the six advantages!"

"Seventh, faith triumphs!"

"The rebel army's system of rewards and punishments is unclear; merits go unrewarded, and crimes go unpunished, causing the soldiers to become disloyal and unwilling to die for their cause."

"I govern my army with integrity, rewarding merit and punishing wrongdoing, sharing weal and woe with my soldiers, and everyone is willing to fight to the death. These are the seven key advantages!"

"Eighth day, decisive victory!"

"The enemy troops were hesitant and indecisive, lacking decisiveness in battle and prone to chaos at the first sign of trouble."

"I acted decisively, employing both the orthodox and the unorthodox, and today I launched a sudden attack, catching them off guard, striking unexpectedly, striking straight at their heart, and breaking through their central control. This is the eighth victory!"

"Ninthly, mental strength prevails!"

"The thieves, relying on their numbers, become arrogant; arrogance breeds complacency, and fear of danger makes them lose their will to die."

"Our army is facing a life-or-death situation. Behind us are our parents, wives, children, and the nation of Chang'an. Retreat means the destruction of our families and the death of our people; advance means survival and glory. Everyone is determined to fight to the death. This is our greatest victory!"

"Ten days, Heaven triumphs!"

"Thieves defy Heaven and offend the emperor; Heaven detests their actions."

"Our Great Tang Dynasty, blessed by Heaven and in accordance with the will of the people, has the assistance of Heaven to our army and the protection of the divine forces. A thousand victories await!"

"The thieves have ten defeats, I have ten victories! A million strong army, seemingly formidable, is actually utterly vulnerable!"

"Today's battle is not one I forced upon you, but one the bandits who compelled me to fight to the death!"

"Follow me to break through the encirclement, storm their heartland, cut down their commander's flag, and breach this siege!"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, the wind whipped up the flags, and the fear and helplessness on the soldiers' faces disappeared, replaced by a gleam of victory in their eyes.

They were willing to entrust everything to Li Shimin, the general who had led them to victory many times before.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Cheng Yaojin shouted loudly, "Ten victories are in my hands! We will raze the enemy camp to the ground!"

Those around him began chanting, "Ten victories are in our hands! We'll raze the enemy camp to the ground!"

After the voice rang out, more people began to shout, "Ten victories are in our hands! We'll raze the enemy camp to the ground!"

Li Shimin raised his hands, and all the shouts fell at the same time. Everyone stared intently at Li Shimin on the platform.

"In this battle, I will personally lead the troops at the forefront. You all follow me in the charge, grip your spears tightly, and wherever the banner goes, we will be invincible! Ten victories are ours; we will crush the enemy camp!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" X n!