Chapter 3056: Weighing Constraints
The Eastern Expedition was originally regarded as a feast of military achievements. Yuchi Gong thought to himself that if he never made any achievements, wouldn't he lose his face?
After returning to Beijing, I won’t be able to benefit from rewards based on my merits...
It's better to accept the order and fight this tough battle. What's wrong if there is no gunpowder? In the past thousands of years, there was no gunpowder, so we still attacked cities and plundered territory?
The more difficult the war, the greater the credit. As for preserving strength, that is completely unnecessary. If nothing happens, after this Eastern Expedition, these meritorious ministers will gradually hand over their military power, gradually stay away from the court, and give up the position of the core of power.
If you still hold on to the military power at this time, won't it make the emperor more suspicious of you?
Yuchi Gong is dark and looks like a bear, but he is not stupid at all...
His Majesty Li Er clicked his tongue, frowned, looked left and right and asked: "My dear friends, what do you think?"
From the bottom of his heart, he was unwilling to fight such a head-on battle, relying entirely on human lives. These were the elites of the Tang Dynasty. In the future, they would all be strong men when they returned to their fields. Although most of the soldiers may not fight anymore from now on, the people's livelihood is still alive. These people are needed for construction. How big a loss would it be if they all died in Liaodong?
Population means everything.
But if we don’t fight, who knows when the heavy rain will stop? If we continue to delay like this, if the Eastern Expedition fails to achieve its goal and fails to destroy Goguryeo, then we will be in big trouble.
For this national war in the Eastern Expedition, the entire Tang Dynasty had been preparing for two years, recruiting the most elite troops, countless supplies of food and supplies, and the treasuries of many states and counties were emptied. Next time you want to conquer Goguryeo, you need to save up your family wealth. Don’t even think about it for ten or eight years...
In another ten years, he will also be in his final years, with energy exhausted and physical strength declining. No emperor will go to war at the end of his reign. It will only make the government unstable and will not bring any benefit.
Therefore, if this Eastern Expedition is not fully successful, then he will never have the chance to overthrow Goguryeo in his life, and the so-called great cause can only end with hatred.
How could an emperor who had great ambitions to surpass the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty be willing to accept this?
Since Li Ji came to Liaodong, he has been much better than the previous "keep silent" style in the court. When he heard His Majesty Li Er's question, he stood up and said: "I thought that the words of the Duke of E It can be considered. The reason why the former Sui Dynasty failed to conquer Goguryeo was because of factors such as favorable weather and location. The current situation is almost the same as that of the former Sui Dynasty. The battle was slowed down by various reasons, and the offensive was delayed. Finally, autumn and winter came, and they had to return in defeat. One more day of delay would increase the disadvantages of the battle, and the morale of Anshi City's defenders would be inevitable. Strengthen, support from Pingrang City will definitely come in a steady stream, and the advantage we gained in the early stage will disappear bit by bit. ”
He knew what His Majesty Li Er was worried about why he was unwilling to attack Anshi City. But at this time, as long as Anshi City can be captured quickly, sweep across the entire Liaodong, and then the army goes south to capture Pingrang City, this is the right thing to do. strategy.
How can we tolerate the kindness of women in the battle formation?
In order to achieve this strategic goal, no matter how many sacrifices are made, it is worth it.
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, looked at the others, and asked: "Do you have any different opinions?"
Everyone said in unison: "Your Majesty, please give the order to attack Anshi City. We are willing to die for it!"
His Majesty Li Er nodded and sighed in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard Zhang Jian say again: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask the navy to go upstream along the Yalu River, block the river with warships, and block the front of Pingrang City? The incoming support made Anshi Chengdu If they stand without help, their morale will be depleted. They can even send the navy up to Pingrang City along the Xishui River to launch an intrusive attack, which will involve the troops of Pingrang City. Then there will be no reinforcements from Goguryeo in Liaodong, and the result will be twice the result with half the effort! br>
There was a sudden silence in the tent...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Zhang Jian and couldn't help but feel a headache.
Who doesn't know that the containment of the navy can greatly disperse Goguryeo's military strength, leaving it no time to worry about the battle situation in the Liaodong region? But among all the ministers in the room, I am the only one to point this out. Why don’t you understand the reason behind this?
There are only so many meritorious deeds. Because the navy has traveled across the seven seas, successively attacked Annam, Silla, and the Japanese country, and even completely subdued the entire Southeast Asian countries, it has long been full of merit, so it was unanimously excluded from this Eastern Expedition. In addition, this was also tacitly approved by him as the emperor.
Even as an emperor, if you want to make your soldiers and generals fight to the death, you must have a bowl of water leveled and distribute the benefits to everyone.
Otherwise, if people are dissatisfied, big trouble will happen...
Zhou Daowu coughed dryly and said: "Now the navy is responsible for the army's supplies, and the task is extremely heavy. After all, the winds and waves are high on the sea, and the boat can capsize if you are not careful. If the navy is allowed to separate the ships and block the troops, Yalushui, and even harassing Pingrang City, I am afraid that they are not able to do anything, but miss important events. Furthermore, the strategic purpose of the Eastern Expedition is not only to capture the city, but also to eliminate Goguryeo's troops. Otherwise, when the main army returns to the court, Goguryeo's remaining troops will make trouble and capture the city, and the entire Liaodong will be plunged into a bitter battle. It is bound to greatly affect the energy of the empire.”
Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, Zhang Liang and others were silent.
They all stand with Fang Jun on the prince's side and are considered allies. Even if they don't want the navy to participate in it and share the merits, they should try not to say such words from their own mouths, otherwise it will spread to Fang Jun. In the ears, if you can't say it, you will plant a gap.
Since Zhou Daowu has stood up as the "evil person", everyone should just shut up...
Zhang Jian was senior and could be regarded as a relative of the emperor, so he would not give Zhou Daowu a good look just because he was his consort. He snorted and said in a low voice: "You use grand words to cover up your dirty thoughts. Zhou Daowu is so rough." Despicable? It is human nature to want meritorious service, but if His Majesty’s great cause of the Eastern Expedition becomes the ladder for you to pursue meritorious service, do you dare to ask if Zhou’s consort has ever put his family, country and the world in his heart?”
Zhou Daowu's face turned blood red.
This is something that everyone has already acquiesced to. I just said it, so why bother staring at me?
Although Zhang Jian was a hero in the founding of the country, Zhou Daowu couldn't bear to be reprimanded in front of so many people and said angrily: "Why is Wancheng County Duke so violent? I don't need you to worry about my loyalty. The Eastern Expedition Strategy was formulated At the beginning, the task given to the navy was to be responsible for the transportation of baggage and grain. You can assist the army in fighting, but you must not delay your own mission. At present, Wancheng County officials are constantly bringing out the navy to complain. Is it because they are dissatisfied with the formulation of the Eastern Expedition strategy, or are they deliberately disrupting the overall plan to benefit Goguryeo? Get an opportunity?”
This is heartbreaking.
Zhang Jian said angrily: "I am a hero, a role model for the world, an emperor, but I deeply regret that you gave birth to a son like you who has ulterior motives and confuses right and wrong!"
Zhou Daowu is almost going crazy. He just talks about things. What are you doing to bring this about my father? And calling me a "dog son" is intolerable!
"Don't rely on your old age to show off. Do you really think I dare not hit you?!"
After shouting, he rushed forward and beat Zhang Jian.
Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo beside him quickly grabbed him. Although they couldn't stand Zhou Daowu acting like a playboy all day long, this was a Chinese military tent. How could they allow Zhou Daowu to beat him in front of the emperor? Zhang Jian?
Zhou Daowu struggled to himself and shouted: "Let go quickly, I will beat this barking and biting old dog today!"
Zhang Jian was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, scolding: "You dare me! When I was fighting alongside your father, you didn't know where to feed me! Come on, come on, I will teach your father a lesson today, you are an incompetent bastard!”
Li Ji and Cheng Yaojin quickly grabbed him again...
"Bang!"
His Majesty Li Er couldn't bear it anymore. He slapped the table hard and cursed angrily: "You bastard! Do you think I'm dead?"
The two were so frightened that they stopped quickly, but still stared at each other angrily, like fighting cocks.
His Majesty Li Er has a headache. These two are so audacious. Could it be that they all learned from Fang Jun's stick, hitting them and pulling them at will?
Pointing at Zhou Daowu, he cursed: "Back then, your father had an irreconcilable relationship with the Wancheng County Bus. If you had saved your father's life in the army, as a son of man, you would treat your father's savior like this!"
Zhou Daowu naturally did not dare to challenge His Majesty Li Er, so he clasped his fists and bowed: "I know I was wrong."
His Majesty Li Er looked at Zhang Jian again, his tone was calmer, and he reprimanded: "You are so old, why do you still have the same bad temper? After all, we are old friends. You don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. You humiliate him like this. , does it show that you are very capable?”
Zhang Jian's face was as dark as water and he was silent.
The reason why he got angry was not entirely at Zhou Daowu, but because he was dissatisfied with His Majesty Li Er's way of playing balance... (End of Chapter)