Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Chapter 750 The sword points to the long mouth
Goguryeo, Pyongyang.

Don't leave the branch office.

Civil and military officials gathered here to discuss important military and political affairs.

Ever since Qian Gaisuwen killed King Rongliu, Goguryeo officials had never been to the palace again. The huge palace became the private residence of Treasure King Gaozang, and it was frighteningly deserted.

Qian Gaisuwen's eye sockets were sunken, and there was fatigue between his brows.

If he had a choice, he would rather be a simple-minded five-sword general than maintain the crumbling Goguryeo.

According to the propaganda of the Tang Dynasty, it is all the fault of the treacherous Qian family that Goguryeo has fallen to this point.

In fact, everyone in Goguryeo understood, and the Tang Dynasty also understood that the situation in Goguryeo had left huge hidden dangers since the confrontation with Emperor Sui Yang during the Gaoyuan period.

The war with the Sui Dynasty in the west consumed a lot of strength, and the south was invaded from time to time by Silla and Baekje.

The Tang Dynasty never forgot the old humiliation of the Sui Dynasty, and took revenge whenever it found an opportunity. The Battle of Liaodong not only took away nearly half of Goguryeo's territory, but also attacked it year after year, consuming Goguryeo's national power.

The strange Silla in the south pretends to be weak and can be bullied every day, but in reality he is bullying others.

The Wen family of Qian Gaisu has been in charge of the Shunnu tribe for generations, and it is reasonable for him to be so domineering. However, he is hated by King Rongliu. He wants to plot to kill him, so regicide is inevitable.

Why can I be a loyal minister only if I can only be slaughtered by others?
The Tang Dynasty and Silla claimed that the Qian family was a traitor, but the soldiers and people of Goguryeo did not think so, and the Qian family's prestige was still extremely high.

Besides, it’s not like Qian Gaisuwen made himself king. Didn’t he also support his younger brother Qian Jingtu’s father-in-law Gaozang to become king?
Facing the powerful attack of the Tang Dynasty, if Qian Gaisuwen's control was weaker, Goguryeo would inevitably collapse.

We talked about this year's taxes, then talked about how to induce Silla and Baekje to fight each other, and then talked about the lessons that should be learned from the defeat of Guiduanshui.

Qian Gaisuwen did not criticize the remaining defeated generals who were withdrawn by Gui Duanshui, because harsh criticism was useless. Since Li Shimin conquered Liaodong, which year has he been undefeated?
Occasionally, he won a small victory and killed one or two Tang generals, but it did not help.

It can only be said that God's will is no longer on Goguryeo's side.

Goguryeo could only rely on its depth to consume the Tang Dynasty's military strength bit by bit in an attempt to survive the difficult years, instead of facing a head-on confrontation.

After all, the strength gap between the two sides is a bit big, and the holes created by years of fighting can hardly be filled.

Do your best, listen to destiny.

"Wenshamen."

Qian Gaisuwen's voice was low, and it was obvious that he was in a bad mood.

General Wen Shamen has a curly beard, tiger eyes, and tears in his eyes.

"Wen Shami's head should be buried safely." Qian Gaisuwen handed over a wooden box.

As for Wen Shami's massacre of fishermen of the Tang Dynasty, Qian Gaisuwen did not think it was a wrong thing.

Different positions.

It’s not that the Tang Dynasty would have let go of Goguryeo if Wen Shami didn’t kill the fishermen of the Tang Dynasty. The grudges in the Gaoyuan era were too deep.

"According to reports from naval survivors, the Tang Dynasty launched a large ship, as majestic as a mountain. Based on the incident of Wen Shami, they planned to attack Goguryeo."

Qian Gaisuwen said in a deep voice.

Mr. Qian thought for a while: "It is said that there is only one big ship, and the number of people cannot exceed [-]. If we use this to attack Pyongyang, I am afraid it will not be to protect our children."

Pyongyang is not too far from the coastline, but it is still the capital after all. With many soldiers and a large general, it is easy to gather a hundred thousand people.

In addition, after being attacked by Lai Huer once, you have to learn some lessons, right?
Qian Gaisuwen was silent, and Qian Jingtu sighed: "The leader of the army is Fan Zheng, Huarong Hou of the Tang Dynasty. He is cruel and cunning. He will not risk attacking Pyongyang with this small force." From what the boat master could see, Chang Shui went out to sea. The mouth is Fan Zheng's biggest target.

Even though the situation in each country is slightly different, one thing is similar. The places where rivers and seas meet are generally richer, and Changkou City has stored a lot of wealth.

However, there is doubt whether Changkou Guardsman Seng Xincheng can resist the Tang Dynasty's naval forces.

Because they had been drifting at sea for too long, the surviving sergeants reported too late. Even if Qian Gaisuwen could divide his troops and go down the river, it would be too late for reinforcements.

There was a trace of anxiety on Qian Gaisuwen's eyebrows. He was not worried about the gains and losses of a city or a place, but because of the lack of strategy of his eldest son Qian Boy.

What is even more anxious is that the second son Qian Nanjian and the third son Qian Nanchan are at odds with the eldest son. I wonder if they will fight against each other after his death.
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In the land of Changkou, the defenders who saw the huge treasure ship for the first time were dumbfounded.

The guard monk Xincheng roared and ordered the soldiers to close the city gate, and all the arrows, rolling stones, hammers, and cannon stones were hurriedly transported to the top of the city.

Damn it, Changkou, who has always been extremely leisurely, has never faced an attack from soldiers and horses?
Even when Baekje attacked Goguryeo several times, it never reached Jangkou. Therefore, the city wall of Jangkou was only one foot high, and its military equipment was far insufficient, with only a few thousand troops.

Although Seng Xincheng was a general, he had never actually been on the battlefield. He only relied on Yu Yin to serve as an official.

Isn't it safe to hang out in Changkou, a port far away from war?

However, facing this mountain-like treasure ship, Seng Xincheng felt his arms and legs trembling, his mouth was dry, and his heart was about to jump out of his throat.

In front of the giant boat, when artillery carriages, chariot crossbows, and Fuyuan crossbows were arrayed one after another in front of the city gate, monk Xincheng's eyes were full of despair.

The artillery carts of the Zhushui Army were all a mile away, and the cannon stones hit Changkou's artillery cart one after another. Changkou tried his best to throw the artillery stones, but he was at least dozens of steps away from the target!

How can we fight a war?
Seeing his own soldier being nailed to death on the city tower by a seven-arrow crossbow, Monk Xincheng almost cried.

Let him fight a powerful enemy head-on and have no regrets even if he dies.

But he could only be beaten meaninglessly, and Seng Xincheng couldn't accept it at all!
The pointed-headed dragon boat, the dragon boat, the flying ladder and the wooden house order are displayed in front of Changkou City, and the strong posture is fully displayed.

Monk Xincheng forgot that the Zhushui Army was only a treasure ship. As long as he risked his life to defend the city, he might not be able to resist Pyongyang's reinforcements.

Seng Xincheng asked his soldiers to fly a white flag, and the Zhushui Army's not-intensive artillery and rock offensive immediately stopped.

"General, we can't surrender!" the deputy general admonished with tears streaming down his face.

Monk Xincheng responded with the same tears: "It's not that I, Monk Xincheng, are greedy for life and afraid of death. It's because the Tang army is too strong. Resistance is meaningless and will only increase casualties."

If these words were said from the mouth of a civil servant, there would probably be no sense of disobedience.

Did it come from the mouth of a military general? Tsk tsk, a smell of tea is about to come out.

This chorus is nothing more than a fig leaf for their surrender.

Changkou's troops were insufficient and poorly prepared, but his wealth was so enviable that the treasury alone was enough to feed the Xishui army.

The amount of pearls, ginseng, and mink skins on board made Fan Zheng, who was accustomed to seeing wealth, couldn't help but be surprised. He then smiled at Cheng Mingzhen and said, "The deputy general manager must have had the foresight to catch only a long mouth, so the trip was worthwhile. After all, He will be a great craftsman and earn back his capital."

Cheng Minzhen laughed.

Unlike Fan Zheng, he already understood the situation in Goguryeo, and his words to Yan Liben were not without purpose.

Fan Zheng didn't expect that Seng Xincheng would surrender with just one bluff.

(End of this chapter)