bastard seizes tang

Chapter 804
After the [-]th day of the first lunar month, the weather became much warmer, the food and grass for the soldiers were all ready, and the Eastern Expedition was also put on the agenda.

Soon after, Daming Palace, Zichen Palace.

After the early court, when the officials dispersed, Li Ke sent an order to leave Li Ji and Su Dingfang to discuss matters in the hall.

"I kept you here after the morning court today. I think you all know why." Li Ke gave the two of them a seat, and when they were seated, Li Ke said to them.

Su Dingfang replied: "Your Majesty's call is for the purpose of conquering Goguryeo."

Li Ke said: "Yes, it is precisely for this purpose that the day of the Eastern Expedition is approaching. I invited you here to discuss matters related to the Eastern Expedition and decide on a candidate for the commander."

In fact, during this Eastern Expedition, Li Ke originally intended to lead the expedition in person and take command in person, but there was great resistance to this matter in the court.

Li Ke had asked people around him what they meant in private before, and Li Ke's confidantes such as Cen Wenwen, Wang Xuance, Su Dingfang and others had also clearly expressed their disapproval of Li Ke's personal conquest in command, and even Li Jing had implicitly dissuaded him, after all This matter is of great importance, and Li Shimin's example is in front of him, so Li Ke can't go wrong.

At the beginning, the reason why Li Shimin was able to lead the conquest in person was not only because Li Shimin was born in the army and was good at military affairs, but also a more important reason, that is, the prince Li Ke at that time was mature enough to challenge the imperial court alone, and he was an absolutely qualified soldier. The crown prince.

To put it bluntly, even if Li Shimin could not come back from Liaodong back then, the Tang Dynasty would not be in chaos with Li Ke, but now the prince Li Wei, who is only eleven years old, is obviously not enough to provoke the leader. Li Ke wants to drive himself to conquer Naturally, it can't be done, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will not agree.

As soon as Li Kezhi's words came out, the two of them suddenly regained their spirits. Since Zhenguan's 18th Eastern Expedition, all the generals in the court have held their breath. When the time is right, they will have to avenge the shame of the year, especially when they attacked Anshi This is even more so for Li Ji, who cannot leave the city.This time Li Ke left no one else, but only kept them here, so naturally they will be the coaches of the Eastern Expedition.

Li Ji and Su Dingfang looked at each other, and immediately said: "Please give orders, Your Majesty."

Regarding the Battle of Liaodong, Li Ke had been thinking about it for a long time. For this battle, Li Ke also specifically asked Li Jing for advice. Now he can't say that he is sure, but he still has a plan in his chest.

Li Ke said: "About this battle, I learned the lesson of my father's embarrassment in the city of Anshi, so I don't want to focus on a large army and take Pyongyang by land alone. "

Li Ji listened to Li Ke's words, and said: "The failure to capture Anshi City as scheduled back then was the fault of the last general who underestimated the enemy."

Back then, when Li Shimin's imperial conquest led Li Ji to pile up earth hills outside Anshi City when he attacked Anshi City, he was about to succeed, but because of the carelessness of a lieutenant under Li Ji's command, he was attacked by Liang Wanchun at night and lost the earth hills. , This made Zhenguan's 18-year Eastern Expedition fall short.

Li Ji was in charge of the siege of the city, and it was because of the carelessness of Li Ji's subordinates that the mound was lost. Li Ji couldn't take it back after several days of strong attack. It makes sense to say that Anshi City was not captured because of Li Ji.

Li Ke said: "Be brave after knowing your shame. In this case, I will give you another chance."

Li Ji responded immediately: "The final general is at your majesty's disposal."

Seeing this, Su Dingfang knew that Li Ke was going to give an order, and said: "The last general will also be at your majesty's disposal."

Li Ke looked at the two of His Highness who got up suddenly, and stood up slowly himself. First, he said to Li Ji: "Mao Gong, I regard you as the commander of the Eastern Expedition, the chief of the Pyongyang Road Marching, and the fifty thousand soldiers of the Guanlong Mansion. [-] frontier troops from the six prefectures of Ding, Ding, and Cang took Liaodong, crossed the city of Anshi, and attacked the city of Pyongyang by land."

Then, Li Ke said to Su Dingfang: "Dingfang, I take you as the deputy commander of the Eastern Expedition, the chief of the Sibi Road Marching, and lead [-] soldiers from the eight states of Henan and Qi, Zi, Qing, Lai, and Hai. The main force of the division is [-], taking water to enter Baekje, and restraining Silla's [-] soldiers, it will attack Sibi and Woongjin, and press north to Pyongyang."

According to Li Ke's plan, Li Ji is the head coach, and Su Dingfang is the deputy commander. Although the two are not directly under the leadership of the South and the North, after the peninsula is pacified in the future, Su Dingfang will still be controlled by Li Ji, of course. , This is also Li Ke's decision after careful consideration.

In terms of talents, both of them were famous generals at the time. No matter who took the lead, they could complete Li Ke's explanation. However, Li Ji was a veteran minister after all, and his qualifications were higher than Su Dingfang's, so it was more appropriate to take the lead.

And there is another important reason, that is, Li Ke paid special attention to this battle, so he sent Li Ji and Su Dingfang together, and Su Dingfang was Li Ke's confidant, whether Li Ke asked Su Dingfang to be the leader or the deputy, Su Dingfang would not hesitate There will be a little bit of dissatisfaction or complaints, and Li Ke will definitely do things according to Li Ke's wishes, and will not miss the overall situation of the Eastern Expedition. Li Ke is more assured of this.

"Promise." Li Ji and Su Dingfang got the order and suddenly agreed.

After they agreed, Li Ke said: "You can start preparing for this matter after you leave the palace, and you can leave immediately after the first month."

Li Ke made an order, and the two agreed first, then Li Ji and Su Dingfang looked at each other, and then asked in puzzlement: "Your Majesty told me that the troops will be divided into three groups, but now there are only two groups, but I don't know that the first Where is Sanlu?"

Li Ji is the coach, and when the war starts in the future, he will have to deploy internal and external forces. If he doesn't know about the third army, it is naturally inappropriate.

Li Ke said with a smile: "The commander-in-chief of the third army, I don't need to dispatch him, because he is already in Liaodong now, and I want him to take the trail when the main forces of Goguryeo and Baekje are being held back by you. Surprise attack on Pyongyang, take its confidants."

Li Ji and Su Dingfang were both veteran generals who knew the soldiers. As soon as Li Kezhi said it, Li Ji and Su Dingfang immediately understood that Xue Rengui must be the candidate Li Ke preferred for this new soldier.

Li Ke used Xue Rengui as the chief general of the surprise attack. Among them, Xue Rengui was born as the leader of Li Kewei, because of Li Ke's confidant, and the more important reason was that Xue Rengui was indeed the most suitable candidate.

Xue Rengui was the protector of Andong. He had been in Liaodong for several years and often dealt with the people of Goguryeo. He was most familiar with the situation in Liaodong and Goguryeo. Moreover, Xue Rengui had the ability to command troops and fight against battles, and he was also a rare general in the world. He was unparalleled in bravery. It is perfect for him to be the sharp sword that pierces Goguryeo's confidant.

Li Ji cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's arrangements are proper and appropriate, but there is nothing to worry about in the end."

Li Ke waved his hand and said: "Although I understand military matters a little, I am still not as good as the two of you. I still have this self-knowledge. The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, and the two generals just need to act according to the situation. In this battle, I We only look at the results, and as for how to deploy troops and generals to conquer cities and territories, I will only support them with all my strength, and I will not ask any more questions."

Being a general under Li Ke's command has this advantage. Li Ke will not command experts from outsiders. When it comes to military strategy, Li Ke is indeed inferior to Li Ji and Su Dingfang, so Li Ke will not intervene in their dispatch at will. Maximum freedom and power.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust." Li Ke's words have reached this point, and the two of them also responded loudly.

(End of this chapter)