Chapter 3321 Argument
Da Mo Li Zhi Mansion.
Yeon Gae Suwen had a busy day, and finally handled the urgent business before Xu Shi, and dragged his tired body back to the inner house.
The situation in the past two years has been tense. If the Tang army had not invaded the country and tried to overthrow Goguryeo, he would have taken the last step and ascended the supreme throne of Goguryeo.
However, as of today, the situation has become far more corrupt than he expected.
How powerful was the Sui Dynasty back then?
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was a man of great talent and strategy. He mobilized millions of farmers in the country and spent countless money on digging a canal to connect the north and the south. At the same time, he continuously used troops against the nomadic peoples around him. He fought and won consecutive battles to ensure that there would be no more people around the Sui Dynasty. Can threaten local alien races.
Then he mobilized millions of troops, using both land and water, to conquer Goguryeo on an overwhelming scale, trying to incorporate this land adjacent to the Sui Dynasty into the Sui Dynasty territory, and create an unprecedented and unparalleled feat.
As a result, Goguryeo was as solid as a rock and stood firm amidst the Sui army's stormy offensive. It continuously frustrated the ambitions of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, and even indirectly led to the turmoil in its domestic political situation, wars and wars, and ultimately the death of Jiangnan and the collapse of the empire.
Now, after twenty years of cultivation, Goguryeo not only recruited more troops, but also built more mountain cities. The defense lines were interlocked from north to south, and Pingrang City was impregnable.
The Sui Dynasty, which was at its peak, was still unable to conquer Goguryeo. The Tang Dynasty, which had been founded for only twenty years and was almost built from the ruins, could complete the miracle that the Sui Dynasty also failed to complete.
Therefore, at the beginning of the war, Yuan Gaisuwen was arrogant and did not take Datang into his eyes at all.
The more aggressive the Tang army became, and when they finally returned defeated, the more they were able to demonstrate Yuan Gaisuwen's extraordinary talents. They all committed crimes and usurped the throne. It was natural and logical to seize the supreme throne.
However, after the war began, the Tang army advanced all the way, and its speed of attacking cities and lands was really shocking. The mountain fortresses all over Liaodong were vulnerable to the Tang army's firearms and could not stop its advance at all. When Anshi City fell and there was no more Goguryeo soldiers, cities or places in the entire Liaodong, Yuan Gaisuwen realized that the Tang Dynasty seemed to be more powerful than the Sui Dynasty in the past.
In particular, the combat power of the army was more than one step ahead of the Sui army.
The most frightening thing is that even though Goguryeo is now in disarray and retreating steadily, the Tang army still has the landless Royal Navy across the Seven Seas and has never entered the battle...
Once the navy joins the battle, you can almost imagine the situation. The Tang army will advance hand in hand on land and water, and the overthrow of Goguryeo will only happen in a matter of seconds.
Fortunately, however, the Han people's bad nature of "infighting" came into play at this juncture. The top and bottom ranks of the army actually regarded the fall of Goguryeo as inevitable. They were afraid that the navy would participate in the war and share the merits, and they wholeheartedly excluded the navy from the battle. Outside the sequence...
This is Goguryeo's last chance.
Without the navy to participate in the battle, Pingrang City did not have to withstand the bombardment of ship artillery. The limited power of the sky-shattering thunder alone could not destroy Pingrang City's defense, so the Tang army could only fight this battle head-on. Although the Tang army had superior strength, this was Pingrang City, the home ground of the Goguryeo people. They knew the terrain well and adapted to the climate, and they also had the spirit to defend their homeland and country, so they were worthy of a battle.
What's more, I still have a backup plan. It's still unclear who will win...
After cheering up and taking a sip of tea, Yeon Gaesumun reached out and pulled open the bottom drawer of the desk. As soon as his fingers touched it, his whole body was shaken and his eyes were fixed on the drawer.
Originally, a secret note on the drawer disappeared without a trace...
Taking a deep breath, Yeon Gaesumun stood up, walked to the window and pushed it open. The cool breeze blew onto his face instantly, like a knife cutting him, which instantly lifted his spirit to its peak.
"Come here!"
"Here!"
The soldiers outside the door came in after hearing the sound and stood by the door with their hands tied.
Yuengai Suwen said: "Immediately go and give orders to Erlang and let him act according to the plan. No mistakes will be made!"
"Here!"
The soldiers turned around and left, closing the door behind them.
Yeon Gaesumun closed the window, returned to the desk and sat down, his face gloomy and uncertain.
Although I once thought about running away, leaving the others in Pingrang City to stabilize the morale of the army, and resist the Tang army for a few days, while I tried to go south to recruit troops and make a comeback, but in the end I gave up this idea.
Right now, I am being betrayed by the person closest to me...
Power and wealth can indeed destroy human nature. The so-called family love seems so shallow and insubstantial in the face of interests, it is not worth mentioning.
What else is there to hesitate about?
Now that you've made it this far, don't blame your father for being cruel.
*****
Outside Pyongyang, there is a Chinese military tent.
His Majesty Li Er sat in the middle, with Li Ji, Changsun Wuji and others standing on the left and right. Zhu Suiliang was holding the secret letter that had just arrived and carefully compared it with the letter written by Changsun Chong in the past to distinguish the authenticity. Not only is his calligraphy the best in the world, but his ability to identify handwriting is also unparalleled, and he is especially able to distinguish handwriting.
After a long time, Zhu Suiliang put down the two letters, raised his head and said: "This letter is indeed written by Changsun Dalang himself, there is no doubt about it."
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er and others were relieved, and their expressions could not hide their excitement.
According to what was written in the secret letter, Yeon Gaesumun had secretly ordered the "Wang Zhuang Army" to gather at the south gate of Pingrang City. A supply of food, fodder, heavy weapons, weapons and horses were all ready, and they were waiting for the guard Yeon Gaesumun to abandon the city and flee south. At the junction of Baekje, they tried to make a comeback.
If Yeon Gaesomun is determined to coexist with Pingrang City, it will definitely greatly boost the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the city. If they fight to the death and refuse to surrender, they will cause huge casualties to the Tang army. Moreover, Pingrang City paid great attention to its defenses when it was first built. The Goguryeo army held on to the city, camped step by step, and started street fighting with the Tang army, which might last for many days.
But since Yeon Gaesumun has already reserved a way out, he will only leave when the battle situation becomes unfavorable. Without him in charge, Pingrang City will be leaderless, so it can be decided at a stroke.
In the Eastern Expedition, overall victory is already within reach.
Of course, if this secret letter was forged by Yeon Gaesumun, that would be a different matter. Once Yeon Gaesumun creates the illusion that he is about to abandon the city and flee, inducing the Tang army to attack the city with all its strength without leaving any behind, but lead the army to attack at a certain critical moment, it is very likely to cause huge casualties to the Tang army.
Li Ji still expressed caution: "Your Majesty, although we have this secret letter, we cannot place high hopes on it. Once we fall into the trap of the Yuan thieves, the consequences will be disastrous."
He always felt that it was a bit unusual for Changsun Chong to know Yuan Gaisuwen's plan so easily. And once you fall into the trap, you will not only have to suffer the loss of countless soldiers, but it will also make the battle to capture Pingrang City full of twists and turns, and the day of victory will be far away.
Changsun Wuji glared at Li Ji and asked one by one: "Does the British Lord not trust the ability of the dog, or does he doubt the loyalty of the Changsun family, thinking that I will harbor evil intentions and cooperate with Yuan Gaisuwen to harm His Majesty and all the generals?" , and hundreds of thousands of Tang Dynasty Tigers?”
He could no longer hold back Li Ji's repeated doubts.
It depends on Changsun Chong's smooth return to Chang'an, and also on whether Changsun's family can take the lead in the Eastern Expedition. How can others be allowed to be so resistant?
Li Ji frowned and said displeasedly: "I'm just discussing the matter, have I ever targeted Duke Zhao? Military and national affairs are no trivial matter. The impact of this battle must be very clear to Duke Zhao. Why do you need to take such a risky risk? Just fight steadily and win peace. Rangcheng can’t stop it.”
He has always insisted that we should proceed steadily
Even though it takes a lot of time, baggage, and troops, it is much safer. The worst is to wait until the spring of next year, when the water is cleared, and the navy can be ordered to go up the river and bombard Pingrang City. If the water and land advance simultaneously, Pingrang City will still be in ruins. The thing in it?
There's no need to take any chances.
Changsun Wuji snorted and said disdainfully: "After all, I'm just worried that such great achievements will be obtained by dogs. It is said that the British public reputation is swift and fair, fair and selfless, but from this point of view, it is also deceiving the world and stealing the reputation. The privacy is dirty! ”
Li Ji raised his eyebrows, anger rising in his heart, and said calmly: "Is it appropriate for Duke Zhao to say this? Your son has committed a major crime of treason. He is already disloyal to the Tang Dynasty and His Majesty. How can such a major event as the capture of Pingrang City be entrusted to make Lang Yisheng? The Duke of Zhao was so focused on saving his son from committing a crime that he did not care about the safety of hundreds of thousands of troops, let alone the plan of the Eastern Expedition. He was selfish and shameful!"
"Fart!"
Changsun Wuji was furious and was about to protest, but His Majesty Li Er had already yelled: "Is the Chinese army's tent a place for you to quarrel and insult? As an important minister of the empire, what will happen if he keeps chattering like a shrew? Decent! "(End of Chapter)