Chapter 3124 Joint Exercise
Changsun Chong held the tea cup in his hand and said slowly: "We can conduct a few more actual combat drills in advance, pretending that the Tang army is coming from north to south, and practice for various possible battle situations. In this way, if the Tang army really comes from the south, it will not As for being tied up in the face of a hostile war, they are unable to cooperate with each other."
Yuan Jingtu was silent, unable to make a decision for a while.
Large-scale actual combat drills are indeed a good way to solve the problem of coordination and tacit understanding between various units, which he agrees with.
But this kind of drill is close to actual combat. Once it unfolds in a grand way, will it cause panic inside and outside Pingrang City?
He simply said bluntly: "This method is good, but it requires the permission of Da Molizhi and the court. Otherwise, once it is launched, the people in Pingrang City will mistakenly think that the Tang army is about to arrive, which will cause panic. This responsibility We can’t afford it.”
No one understands Yeon Gaesomun's character better than him. Once their drills cause panic in Pyongjang City, in order to quell the public resentment, Yeon Gaesomun will definitely shirk the responsibility completely on them. They will bear all the blame, and they will inevitably be severely punished.
That one is an absolute disbeliever...
Changsun Chong also frowned a little.
He ignored this point. The Tang army attacked the city and marched straight in. It has besieged Anshi City for many days and attacked continuously. Maybe the news of Anshi City's fall will be heard in the next moment. There have long been soldiers inside and outside Pingrang City. Every day, countless merchants from hundreds of families rush out of the city to flee to the south, making everyone in Pingrang City feel in danger.
If a large-scale drill were carried out at this time, the common people and merchants would not know the truth and thought that the Tang army was coming, and there would be a panic.
But if he couldn't conduct a large-scale drill, how could he thoroughly find out the strength of Dachengshan Mountain City and its detailed strategic layout?
In a hurry, there is really no better way than this...
While the two were hesitating, suddenly there were soldiers from outside rushing in with a "thump thump thump". The battle report in their hands was raised high, and they said in panic: "Commander! The battle report from the front, Anshi City has fallen!"
"Danglang" Yuan Jingtu almost accidentally knocked over the tea cup, his expression suddenly changed, and he said loudly: "Bring it up!"
The soldier came to Yuan Pure Land in three steps and presented the battle report with both hands.
Yuan Jingtu took it and glanced at it. After reading it, he sighed and handed the battle report to Changsun Chong. He looked defeated and shook his head: "Even Eulji Wende was defeated. Anshi City fell and the defenders were wiped out!"< br>
Very devastated.
It was expected that Anshi City could not withstand the Tang army's attack. However, hundreds of thousands of Tang troops were previously blocked from Anshi City and could not advance even an inch. They lost countless soldiers every day but still could not do anything about Anshi City. However, Goguryeo suddenly aroused infinite longing.
Perhaps the famous general Eulji Mundeok who was stationed in Ansi City could replicate the "Battle of Sasu" many years ago and defeat hundreds of thousands of Tang troops just like he defeated 300,000 Sui troops?
Even if they can't be defeated, they can just withstand the Tang army's violent attack as firmly as a rock. When autumn and winter come, it will still be a complete victory!
Disappointment does not entirely come from failure, because you have been mentally prepared in advance, and failure is not unacceptable. However, the emotion that seems to be victory suddenly rises, but suddenly it is discovered that the so-called victory is just an extravagant hope. The feeling of falling directly from the clouds to the ground is the most uncomfortable.
Changsun Chongzai looked at the battle report carefully and felt a little sad.
The Tang army besieged the city for nearly two months and continued to attack violently, but still failed to break through the city. Finally unable to accept the consequences of prolonging the war, under the personal supervision of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the entire army attacked fiercely, regardless of casualties. The city wall of Anshi was blown up by gunpowder of the Tang army in many places. It was unable to withstand the surprise attack of the Tang army, which had the numerical superiority. Finally, the wall fell and the Tang army entered the city.
After breaking the city, the defenders preferred to die rather than surrender, and started street battles with the Tang army. There was no hope of killing the enemy. Unfortunately, the enemy was outnumbered and we were outnumbered, resulting in a disastrous defeat.
The Tang army let go of the front line of Nancheng, and the defeated troops fled. However, they were intercepted and killed by the Tang army's cavalry who had ambushed near Daque Valley in advance.
Eulji Mundeok was bombed to death in the commander's mansion and died heroically...
The Tang army has already rushed towards the Yalu River and will soon arrive at Bobi City and Dahang City.
The battle report even mentioned that the Tang army suffered heavy losses in the battle of Anshi City, with a total of 300,000 people killed by the defenders...
Changsun Chong was unable to complain.
At the beginning, Ulji Mundeok defeated 300,000 Sui troops in the "Battle of Sasu", so the Goguryeo people recognized the number "300,000"? It's impossible even if you think about it. Anshi City was only so big and had so many troops. The Tang army must have focused its attention during the crazy attack. It was impossible to face the crazy blocking of the defenders everywhere. How could there be so many casualties?
Furthermore, although the Tang army is said to be one million, it actually only has more than 600,000. If half of it is defeated in one battle, the remnants should be wiped out, securely defend Liaodong, and consolidate the results of the battle. There will be no remaining strength to reach Bobi City. I hope Across the Yalu River to attack Pingrang City?
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Yuan Jingtu sighed: "The Tang army is so powerful that it is as powerful as a broken bamboo. Now that the news of the fall of Anshi City has come back, Pingrang City must be in chaos and panic."
Bobi City and Dahang City, the two cities guarding the Yalu River ferry, could not resist the Tang army's advance in any case. Only one of the two cities needed to be lost, and the Tang army could successfully cross the Yalu River at the battle crossing.
From Yalu River to Pingrang City, although there are mountains and dense waterways on the way, there is no strong city to defend. With the combat power of the Tang army, they will march straight in, unstoppable, and it will not take long to reach Pyongyang City.
As long as the Tang army arrives at Pingrang City, it is impossible to force the Tang army to withdraw even if autumn and winter come, because it avoids the muddy and frozen roads in Liaodong, and there is a stream of water that can continuously provide the Tang army with supplies, even if Pingrang City is It would be easy to hang around for three or two years.
The tide is over...
Another soldier came in from outside and said that he was summoned by Da Molizhi, so he could go to Da Molizhi Mansion to discuss military matters.
The two of them did not dare to neglect. Although a banquet had been prepared in the kitchen, they immediately got up and headed to the Da Mo Lizhi Mansion together.
On the way, Yuan Jingtu said to Changsun Chong: "Later, I will ask Da Molizhi for instructions to conduct a joint drill of all armies. My nephew will only agree to it."
Changsun Chong nodded and said: "That's very good."
The two entered the city from the Qixing Gate. Wherever they went, the streets were crowded with fleeing people with their families. However, the city gates were guarded by soldiers and no one was allowed in or out. As a result, the streets were extremely crowded, and the common people and merchants were The whole family was shouting and screaming, and it was chaos.
When they arrived at Damolizhi Mansion, they got off their horses and entered the mansion's meeting hall.
The hall was already filled with officials from the Great Moli Branch Mansion, all of whom were Yuan Gaisu Wenzhi's trusted confidants and direct descendants.
Yuan Gaisuwen knelt down and sat in the main seat, scanning the people in front of him with a pair of falcon eyes. When he saw Yuan Jingtu and Changsun Chong outside the city, they had also taken their seats, and then he said: "Report on the battle of Anshi City, everyone must have We all know that the city of Anshi was lost and Bosu was trapped The city and Daxing City are no match for the Tang Army's cavalry. It is a foregone conclusion that the Tang Army will forcefully cross the Yalu River and attack Pingrang City. Next, we must organize the defense of Pingrang City and try our best to protect the city and never allow the country to retreat. Cut off by our hands!”
"Here!"
Everyone in the hall agreed in unison, and the momentum was pretty good.
Of course, this is only in front of Yeon Gae So-moon. After leaving the court, only God knows whether someone will simply take public funds and run away with their family members...
The defense of Pingrang City has been decided a long time ago, and there is nothing that can be changed. It is just an extra urging to make all departments feel the current urgency of the enemy and not to ignore it.
On the other hand, it only needs to be maintained in Pingrang City, which requires a lot of effort.
After a series of orders were issued, Yeon Gaesowun looked at Changsun Chong and said: "Your admiral, the defenders of Anhak Palace have entered the city to help maintain order. Anyone who spreads rumors, abandons the city and flees, beats, smashes, burns or loots, or has evil intentions Anyone who resists with force, no matter what their identity or official position, will be arrested on the spot and severely punished! If anyone resists with force, they can be killed first and then punished. "
"Coax!"
There was a sudden discussion in the hall, and everyone looked at Changsun Chong in surprise.
This kind of power is equivalent to having Pingrang City in his hands. No matter the nobles of the royal family or the merchants and lackeys, they are all under his control. This shows that Yuan Gaisuwen attaches great importance to and trusts Changsun Chong.
Everyone has different thoughts, and most of them are thinking that no matter whether they win or lose this battle, they must try to curry favor with the "consort" of the Great Moli branch in the future...
Changsun Chong was also stunned for a moment, and said quickly: "Here! I will definitely live up to my mission!"
This is a real surprise. With such power in hand, I can calmly cooperate with the Tang army to attack the city, and it is even impossible to secretly open the city gate at critical moments... (End of this chapter)