Chapter 3015 The navy comes
The others were also surprised and confused.
It is said that although Anshi City is an important town in Liaodong, guarded by nearly 100,000 Goguryeo elites, Cheng Yaojin's mission was not to capture Anshi City, but only to cut off the support from its rear, turning it into an isolated city, disrupting the morale of its troops, and moving forward for the main force. Be prepared for a strong attack. Nothing serious will happen, right?
The military newspaper was placed on the desk. His Majesty Li Er patted it hard and said, "Take it and read it for yourself! These are a bunch of thieves and daring bastards. I can't wait to invade the three tribes!"
Oops!
These words were serious, and everyone couldn't help but wonder, what happened to make His Majesty say such words that lacked composure?
"You have no joke", the emperor's words are not just said casually...
Changsun Wuji was shocked and doubtful. He stepped forward to get the military report and read it at a glance. His heart suddenly "thumped".
Wang Wendu was actually beheaded by Cheng Yaojin...
Today, the Guanlong nobles who once relied on the army to support His Majesty Li Er in winning the throne, although the older generation has gradually faded away from the army, their influence on the army has dropped to an unprecedented level. The military power on which it was founded is gradually declining. Although many young people have worked hard in the military to gain military merit, only a handful can temporarily make a difference.
A disciple like Wang Wendu who can rise to the rank of General Zuowuwei is already considered a leader.
The army is no better than a court, and there is no luck in promotion. You can only be promoted step by step based on seniority and military merit. Among the younger generation, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, and Liu Rengui were promoted quickly, but look how many merits they have accumulated in their names?
Across the oceans and seas, he is invincible. He can build up a country or destroy it at the snap of a finger.
That's why the navy can become the most desirable existence for all the children of aristocratic families. Without him, it is easy to obtain military merit and speed up the promotion.
It's just that the navy is controlled by Fang Jun. It's almost impossible to bypass him and enter the navy. This kind of rapid promotion channel is out of reach for the Guanlong disciples.
To be promoted to an official position like Wang Wendu in the ordinary army, it would be impossible to even think about it for ten or eight years. It would require strong support from the Guanlong nobles and consume countless resources. Therefore, this Eastern Expedition is regarded by all the aristocratic families as the last opportunity for rapid promotion. They support their own children to get on board. After the first battle, they can obtain the qualifications and merits of ten years in normal times.
As a result, just a few days after the war began, and before any of the clan members had made any achievements, Guan Long lost one of his generals...
The general's report was passed to Li Ji beside him. Changsun Wuji thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "It may be true that Lu Guogong said that Wang Wendu violated military orders and framed Pao Ze. But the life or death of a general can be determined by the testimony of just a few soldiers. , is this a bit hasty, especially when we are on an expedition and are in need? The whole team is united and working together. Such behavior of beheading generals before battle may shake the morale of the army, making the generals timid in fighting the enemy and not daring to do their best. Your Majesty should send someone to investigate the matter thoroughly to see if Lu Guogong is serious. Avoid harsh mistakes to calm the morale of the army. ”
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ji, who had read the military report, frowned and said, "What Duke Zhao said is wrong. Duke Lu is a veteran general of the country and the commander-in-chief of the army. He has absolute authority. So he sent someone to conduct a thorough investigation." , it will definitely shake the prestige of Lu Guogong. "
Changsun Wuji did not argue, but saluted and said: "I only ask for your Majesty's Holy Judgment."
After he finished speaking, he stepped aside, his face gloomy, showing no joy or anger, and no one knew what he was thinking.
The military reports were circulated one by one. His Majesty Li Er sat behind the desk, feeling tired and unable to sustain his energy. He rubbed his forehead, braced himself, and said: "Gong Lu has always been strict. Since Wang Wendu is found guilty, there is no doubt. However, the order should be passed down. The commanders of the armies should not be too harsh. Even if there are military laws, they should be appropriately relaxed. Some people, after all, are on an expedition and often face unexpected changes. They may not be able to think carefully, and a slight mistake is tolerated.”
Li Ji hurriedly said: "Here! Later, the general will write to each army to tell the story of His Majesty's generosity."
Changsun Wuji bowed slightly and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
A thorough investigation would definitely not be carried out. Given Cheng Yaojin's identity and qualifications, how could he possibly shake his prestige in the military just for the sake of a mere Wang Wendu? The reason for making such a suggestion is just to make His Majesty feel that the orders given to the generals of the Guanlong line are a bit stricter, and they should be compensated appropriately.
No matter how important Wang Wendu is, what can he do if he dies?
His Majesty Li Er then ordered Zhu Suiliang: "Xue Wanche was deeply trapped in the enemy's formation, but he was still able to lead his men to break out of the encirclement, severely inflict heavy damage on the enemy's army, and destroy the enemy's plan to support Anshi City. This is a great achievement. It must be recorded in the records before the squadron returns to the court. Then I will give you a big reward.”
"Here."
Zhu Suiliang quickly agreed.
He glanced at Changsun Wuji secretly and saw that the other party had no expression. He settled down and went to the table by the window. There was a thick pile of various documents and files on the table. He found a document from it, opened it, and looked for it. Go to the blank space and use a brush dipped in ink to write down Xue Wanche's military exploits.
So far in this battle, the army has surged forward and is invincible. Because the combat power is so strong, the performance of each unit is quite satisfactory, as if all the credit has been given to Xue Wanche.
If the fight continues like this, maybe when the class teacher returns to the court, Xue Wanche will be promoted to the title of Duke for his merits...
His Majesty Li Er was originally extremely tired and depressed, but because he was so angry at Wang Wendu, he became more energetic. He looked at Li Ji and asked, "Where has the Navy arrived now?"
Li Jidao: "No military reports from the Navy have arrived recently, but according to the previous military reports, we should arrive at the sea near Bisha City at the latest to find a suitable landing site. If we move faster, I am afraid that Bisha City will The war has begun.”
His Majesty Li Er was a little worried: "In your opinion, will the battle go as smoothly as expected?"
He couldn't help but not worry. Although the Navy had been boasted in recent years as if it were invincible in the world. The countries in the East and Southeast Asia bowed their heads and roamed the oceans without taboos. But after all, he had not seen it with his own eyes. Who knew how much content there was in it?
In the official circles, everyone is applauding and disapproving of others. Now that Fang Jun is in full swing, others are following suit and bragging about the Navy's achievements. This is normal.
Furthermore, a navy is a navy after all. Even if it roams the ocean without a single defeat, if it can go ashore and attack Bisha City, who knows what the outcome will be?
Jian'an City is an important town in Liaodong. Its strategic position is second only to Anshi City, which guards Liaodong. The Goguryeo troops stationed there are likely to far exceed those seen in the intelligence. Moreover, with mountains and rivers behind it, the geographical location is too advantageous. If Without the help of the navy, if you want to be decisive, you will have to pay a heavy price.
Li Ji said firmly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the navy will definitely arrive at the scheduled time, join the main force, and assist in the attack on Jian'an City. Although Su Dingfang was not well-known before, he studied under Wei Guogong, and he has a strategy and a good plan. The combat power of the navy soldiers is second to none, and they are even more powerful. Due to the power of the weapon, the more than 10,000 Goguryeo troops in Bisha City were just a mob and could not withstand the fierce attack of the navy. The general expected that the battle in Bisha City would last for at most three to five days before the navy would capture it and turn it around. And go north along the coast to join us.”
Zhang Jian and Yuchi Gong both glanced at Changsun Wuji.
Although this person was "ordered" by His Majesty Li Er to accompany the army on the expedition, he was very active along the way and expressed his opinions from time to time. It's just that most of these opinions are contrary to Li Ji, and the two of them obviously have differences...
However, Changsun Wuji lowered his eyebrows and said nothing at this moment.
No matter how much he wanted to compete with Li Ji, he would not argue over something that was very likely to get him slapped in the face. Although he didn't know what the navy's combat power was, he was very clear about the power of firearms, especially the huge role they played in sieges, which simply subverted the previous understanding of war.
And the navy was the first army among all the armies of the Tang Dynasty to be fully equipped with firearms. How could a navy of 30,000 to 40,000 tiger warriors attack Besha City, where more than 10,000 soldiers were stationed, and not win?
The only reason for doubt is the length of this battle.
If I had rashly refuted Li Ji's words and said that the navy's attack on Beisha City might have lost many troops and encountered many obstacles, and it would take ten and a half months to defeat it, but in the blink of an eye, the navy would have sent a military report saying that Beisha City had been captured. Shacheng, if you come to join forces and take Jian'an City directly, how shameless will you be?
Thoughts were swirling in my mind, and then I heard a soldier reporting loudly outside the tent: "Navy Commander Su Dingfang has led the navy to the mouth of the Daqing River. Reports of the battle have arrived. Please go up the river to assist your majesty in the attack on Jian'an." City!”
"Hiss..."
There was a gasp in the tent, and all the generals looked at each other, unable to suppress the surprise in their hearts. (End of chapter)