The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 836 Liaodong City

Among the guards, the eldest grandson Wuji and his son are still waiting for the opportunity to plot against Xuan Shijing, but if Xuan Shijing keeps guarding Beisha City, the two of them can't help it, they can't go to Beisha City in a hurry Find Xuan Shijing to plot against others.

The night in the barracks is not completely silent. There will always be night patrolling guards patrolling the barracks, accompanied by the sound of armor colliding, and the sound of military boots stepping on the ground.

At this time, in the big tent of the military camp, the candles on His Majesty Li Er's desk were still not extinguished. Instead, he looked at the map of the entire Liaodong and fell into deep thought.

Now the news from all parties gradually began to gather to the army. Li Ji and Li Daozong had already begun to attack the city, while Zhang Jian defended Anshi City and intercepted the returning army from Beisha City.

And here in Liaodong City
According to the news brought back by the scouts, when Liaodong City learned that the Tang army was going to Liaodong, it had already begun to rebuild its fortifications. Because Liaodong City was not within the Great Wall of Goguryeo, the walls of Liaodong City were also repeatedly reinforced by them. , Now it has become very tall, if it is a strong attack, the casualties will definitely be heavy, if the troops are too casualty, then this expedition to Liaodong will be considered a loss.

The Khitan Mohe tribe in the north is all about cavalry, which is useless at all in terms of attacking cities and looting ponds.

It is now the end of August, and if the war cannot be ended in two months, the cold winter weather in Liaodong will usher in. The combat effectiveness of the soldiers in the pass will be greatly reduced in the harsh environment of Liaodong.

This battle is the first battle of His Majesty Li Er's personal expedition, and there must be no problems.

Therefore, His Majesty Li Er was extremely cautious about attacking Liaodong City.

After Changsun Chong left Changsun Wuji's tent, Changsun Wuji got up and went to the entrance of the tent, and found that His Majesty Li Er's tent was still brightly lit not far away. After thinking about it, he walked to the entrance of His Majesty Li Er's tent.

After the people at the door went in to report, Changsun Wuji entered the tent.

"I have seen Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji stood in the camp and bowed in salute.

"Auxiliary machine, you haven't rested so late." His Majesty Li Er raised his head and gave Changsun Wuji a glance, and greeted with a smile.

"Your Majesty hasn't rested yet, but His Majesty is thinking about how to attack Liaodong City?" Changsun Wuji asked.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "That's right, we have been stationed outside Liaodong City for a few days, and the generals discussed countermeasures together during the day, but I think there should be a better way other than a strong attack. The Goguryeo soldiers defending the city of Liaodong are already prepared for the storm, and I am afraid that there will be heavy casualties."

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, it is normal to have more casualties in wars and seizures of cities. Ten times as many troops can attack a city. Although our current troops are not ten times larger than the defenders of Liaodong City, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty faced the soldiers of Goguryeo. It's okay to block three with one, not to mention that there are five thousand Xuanjia troops beside His Majesty." Changsun Wuji comforted: "According to my minister, the longer we delay outside Liaodong City, the more important it will be for us. On the contrary, it is even more unfavorable."

"Auxiliary machine, sit down and talk." His Majesty Li Er greeted Changsun Wuji to sit in front of him, and then said: "I don't know, but I am also waiting, and I want to see Quan Gaisu on the other side of Pyongyang City." Wen's reaction."

"Your Majesty thinks that Quangai Suwen will bring troops to Liaodong?" Changsun Wuji asked.

"Maybe not." His Majesty Li Er said, and then pointed to Anshicheng: "Yang Wanchun of Anshicheng has always been a confidant, Yang Wanchun is loyal to Gao Jianwu, Quangai Suwen killed Gao Jianwu, Yang Wanchun and Quangai Suwen should be Disagreement, of course, the rift between the two was also confirmed before. Quan Gai Su Wen sent troops to attack Anshi City, but now it is different. No matter what happened between Yang Wanchun and Quan Gai Su Wen, it was a matter of Goguryeo. , the relationship is the life and death of Goguryeo, I do not believe that Yang Wanchun will continue to fight against Quangai Suwen at this juncture."

After listening to His Majesty Li Er's explanation, Changsun Wuji fell into deep thought.

What he said is also reasonable. Yang Wanchun has [-] armored men. If he is dedicated to guarding Anshi City, it may not be easy for Datang to take down Anshi City with this little force. When the cities were facing each other, Quan Gai Suwen led troops to Liaodong, and the situation would turn around in an instant, and Datang's army would be surrounded by Yang Wanchun and Quan Gai Suwen.

If you want to attack Anshi City, Datang's [-] army must be gathered together, otherwise it will be difficult to shake the [-] army.

"Then what countermeasures does His Majesty have?" Changsun Wuji asked.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Already have some thoughts, now I wait for more news, why not use the auxiliary machine to guess what I am waiting for?"

Changsun Wuji looked down at the map on the desk, and then said: "I think, His Majesty is waiting for news from Silla."

"How can you see that?" His Majesty Li Er asked with a smile.

"A long time ago, when the army was on the road, Silla sent envoys to our army to deliver a letter, saying that Goguryeo and Baekje wanted to attack Silla. According to this situation, Silla must fight Goguryeo. , and Baekje and Goguryeo’s current situation in Liaodong, Baekje would never dare to act rashly, so I speculate that Quan Gaisuwen’s army on the other side of Goguryeo’s Pyongyang City will be restrained by Silla.”

His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile after hearing Changsun Wuji's analysis: "That's right, but there is one thing, the auxiliary machine is not right."

"Oh? Please call your Majesty directly." Changsun Wuji said with a smile.

"Baekje, before Quangaisuwen and Baekje jointly wanted to attack Silla, but now in the situation in Liaodong, Silla and Goguryeo are at war. If Quangaisuwen wants to keep Goguryeo, he must unite with Baekje. Otherwise, under the double attack of Tang and Silla, it will be extremely difficult to win, and if Goguryeo is defeated, Baekje will definitely fall into trouble."

His Majesty Li Er has a very thorough understanding of the habits of these people in the land of Sanhan, one thing on the surface, and another thing behind the scenes. Everyone is tacit about these things, but it's just that what you want to do is what you want to do.

"Baekje wants to seek benefits between Silla and Goguryeo?" Changsun Wuji said, "This is really in line with their temperament, but I think that if Baekje wants benefits, Quangai Suwen will definitely win. them."

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "That's right, what Quangai Suwen needs now is an ally like Baekje, who will guarantee the stability of Pyongyang City."

(End of this chapter)