Chapter 3346: Transferred into the city
Yeon Gaesumun was not surprised that the Tang army suddenly launched a general offensive, and felt a little incredible.
It is clear that the Tang army has already occupied a favorable situation. It only needs to move step by step and capture the defensive mountain city outside Pingrang City bit by bit. Then it can completely surround Pingrang City. By then, the Goguryeo army will not be able to break through and can only wait for death and surrender.
Such a sudden offensive seems fierce, but the casualties must be heavy. Is it possible that something happened to the Tang army that forced them to end the Pyongyang war as soon as possible?
But generally speaking, Yeon Gaesumun was willing to see the Tang army launch a sudden general attack. The unchanging situation would only lead to a dead end for Goguryeo. Only with changes would there be countless possibilities.
He immediately summoned civil and military officials to discuss matters.
At the same time, news from outside the city flowed to the main hall of the Great Moli Branch Mansion. Based on the summary of the news, the scribes constantly updated the war situation on the map. The small black flag symbolizing the Tang Army became more and more popular. There are many, and there are signs of occupying the entire map.
The atmosphere in the main hall was tense.
Although there are many people here who have long had ambitions and plan to wait until the Tang army breaks the city, then wear their armor and hide their faces, kneel down to welcome the Emperor of Tang Dynasty into the city, but at this moment, they absolutely dare not disobey Yuan Gaisuwen's will and order. The person who can be called the "Devil King" by the whole Goguryeo is definitely a man who disowns all his relatives and is ruthless. Anyone who dares to defy the odds in this world should be prepared to have his entire clan slaughtered.
Before reaching the last step, Yeon Gaesomun still had such great power to control the situation in Pyongrang City, no one dared to surrender and offer the city, and they had to be a loyal minister and righteous man of Goguryeo...
Therefore, Yuan Gaisuwen continued to issue orders, and the civil and military officials acted according to the orders, constantly mobilizing soldiers and horses around Pingrang City to intercept the Tang army's attack.
Soldiers and horses were mobilized in Pingrang City, and people were panicked. Outside the city, there were roars and fighting, and the situation suddenly reached a tense level.
In the main hall, Yeon Gaesumun dispatched troops and distributed ordnance. He finally came to an end. He took a sip of hot tea and looked at the officials who were hurriedly coming and going outside the hall with a gloomy expression. However, he didn’t have too many thoughts about the end of the hero. "The panic.
He sent someone to call his eldest son, Yuan, and asked, "Where is eldest son Chong now?"
Yuannan replied: "When the Tang army launched its general attack early this morning, I sent him out of the city to return to Anhe Palace to command his troops and resist the Tang army. Although Dacheng Mountain City has high walls and thick walls, it must be a fierce attack by the Tang army. The main point of the attack may not be able to withstand it. Once it is lost, the Tang army will be able to reach Anhe Palace. If Anhe Palace is lost again, the Seven Star Gate will be exposed to the Tang army's front, and Pingrang City will be in danger."
Yuan Gaisuwen frowned and reprimanded: "Do you know the importance of Changsun Chong's identity? Once Pingrang City falls, he will be the last chance to save the Yuan clan! Although Anhe Palace occupies a very large area, the terrain is gentle , it is impossible to withstand the enemy's fierce attack. Once it falls, the long-term If Sun Chong either died in battle or became a prisoner, who would protect the Yuan clan after the Tang army broke through the city? Don't think that your father didn't know about your private plan with Chang Sun Chong, and it was just the last chance for the Yuan clan to survive, so he opened the door. Just close one eye.”
Boy Yuan was sweating coldly. He knelt down and kowtowed: "It's not because my son disobeyed his father and secretly colluded with the enemy. He really couldn't bear the misfortune of the Yuan family being exterminated, so he took this policy."
None of his private plans with Changsun Chong was to save the life of his father Yuan Gaisuwen. Even if the entire Yuan clan was slaughtered, he would not feel any pain or anger at all, as long as he could save his own life. Life, by the way, it would be better to be able to work for the Tang Dynasty, to be driven by whatever you want, and to continue to be a high official, well-paid, powerful and wealthy...
If all these plans were discovered by his father, with his character, he would be so angry that he would withdraw his traitorous son and chop off his head on the spot?
Seeing Mr. Yuan kneeling in front of him, trembling like a quail, Yuan Gaesumun sneered, and in his heart he became more and more disdainful of this incompetent son. He said calmly: "As a father, I naturally know your painstaking efforts. The outcome of this war is unknown, but You can plan ahead and think about your family in advance. It is a wise move to retreat, and my father will not be harsh on me... Therefore, I sent my order to the general, and ordered Sun Chong to lead his soldiers to withdraw into the city and come to see me. In addition, I will allocate an army to accompany you. Chang Sun rushed to change defenses and defend Anhe Palace."
"Here."
Boy Yuan quickly agreed, got up and left the main hall, called his confidant, and ordered him to quickly leave the city with the Crown Prince's token, and transfer Changsun Chong back to the city.
In fact, this move was exactly what he wanted.
Nowadays, the Tang army has launched a large-scale attack on the city and has captured several mountain cities in succession. The defensive line outside Pingrang City is riddled with holes and is on the verge of collapse. It only takes a short time for the Tang army to reach the city. At present, except for the father who is unwilling to admit defeat and still wants to try hard to achieve a miracle, who doesn't know that the destruction of the city is inevitable?
And all his life and future depended on Changsun Chong. If Changsun Chong died in the melee inexplicably, there would be no place for him to cry.
After transferring him back to the city, he became inseparable from him. As soon as the Tang army broke through the city, he followed Changsun Chong to the Tang army's tent to kneel before the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. His wealth and power were considered stable...
He himself was thinking of ways to transfer Changsun Chong into the city, but he was suffering from no excuse for a while, but unexpectedly his father came to the door with an excuse. How could he be happy?
……
When Yeonboy walked out to sign the transfer order, Yeongae Suwen got up and returned to the back hall.
In the back hall, Yuan Nanjian, who was kneeling on the floor, quickly stood up and saluted: "Father!"
"Yeah."
Yuan Gaisuwen stepped forward, knelt down behind the desk, and waved Yuan Nanjian to sit in front of him.
Father and son faced each other, speechless for a long time.
After a long while, Yuan Nanjian just smiled and said: "Father, you don't have to be like this. As a descendant of the Yuan clan, you should be prepared to sacrifice your life bravely in critical moments. Moreover, if you can help your father achieve hegemony, the descendants of the Yuan clan will be called Royal family, even if your son dies, what regrets will there be?”
"Alas!"
Yuan Gaesumun's usually cold face gradually melted, and he couldn't bear to say: "As a father, I have always valued you, even more so than other children. Sooner or later, the position of father will be handed over to your hands... But at this time of life and death, this time Waiting for the important responsibilities to be released He gave his heart to others, for fear of ruining the big thing and severing the family line. But on the battlefield, the sword and arrow have no eyes, who can ensure that one's life is not in danger? Don't blame your father for being ruthless... …”
Yuan Nanjian said decisively: "Father, the child was ordered to do something in danger. He was responsible for the survival of the clan's bloodline. He had already put his life and death aside! The child is your son, and his body is full of noble and brave blood. He enjoys the benefits of his father's life. How can he be so timid and pity his life when he is given such great wealth and wealth? If the child accidentally dies, I hope the father will not be too sad. This is a child who seeks kindness and will die without regrets! >
"Okay!"
Yeon Gaesumun praised loudly and said in a deep voice: "Father and son, we are all outstanding men of this generation. If fate favors us, we will naturally create great achievements. If the times are bad, accept our fate! If you die in the army, you will achieve great achievements in the future." , my father will definitely appoint your son as his heir, and your blood will inherit the family descendants. If you violate this oath, you will be destroyed by heaven and earth!"
"Father..."
Yuan Nanjian knelt on the ground and couldn't help crying.
Yeon Gaesomun, who rarely showed his temperament, stretched out his hand, touched his son's crotch, and said warmly: "If heaven does not come true and everything you plan does not come true, my father will also die soon. We, father and son, should meet again under the spring. How about not thinking about the power and wealth, but a loving father, a filial son, and a peaceful family life? ”
"Children, please obey your father's orders!"
Yuan Nanjian wiped away his tears, straightened up, straightened his clothes, kowtowed three times respectfully, then stood up and said, "My son, please retire and go to the army now."
Yuan Gaesumun nodded slightly and said slowly: "You can take care of yourself."
"Here!"
Yuan Nanjian was no longer as weak as before, he accepted the order, turned around and strode away.
Looking at the majestic back of his most beloved son, Yeon Gaesumun sat on his knees, speechless, and remained motionless for a long time.
This was the successor he had spent a lot of effort to cultivate. He originally planned to ascend the throne of Goguryeo in a few years, then depose the crown prince Yuon Namnam, support Yuon Namjoon to ascend the throne, and inherit the world.
Unexpectedly, the whole country of the Tang Dynasty came to attack, and even the emperor of the Tang Dynasty personally conquered Goguryeo. Goguryeo was in a state of turmoil, and its overthrow was only a matter of seconds. The construction of Yuonnan had to be entrusted with a heavy responsibility. The success or failure of the Goguryeo was determined in one fell swoop.
However, he knew that even if what he planned could succeed, Yuan Nanjian would still be trapped in the rebel army, and the possibility of survival would be slim.
But what can he do?
A man stands between heaven and earth. He has to shoulder heavy responsibilities upright. Honor, disgrace, success or failure are determined by God. Who can avoid or escape...
As for the eldest son Yeon-boy, Yeon Gaesumun didn't have any sympathy in his heart. (End of chapter)