War clouds are gathering, and mountain rain is about to come.
All the camps of the 100,000-strong army were moved, and the scene was magnificent.
After Li Ji's military orders were issued, no one dared to neglect them. The famous generals Ruqi Biheli, Gao Kan and others who usually joked and even scolded each other with Li Ji also carried out Li Ji's military orders honestly.
The commander-in-chief of the three armies, no one dares to disobey the military orders once they are issued. No one dares to question Li Ji's military orders, let alone the correctness of Li Ji's military orders.
Regarding the judgment of the situation, the timing of the attack, and the direction and target of the attack, Li Ji's decisions have always been very accurate and steady.
During the Zhenguan period, when the famous generals of the Tang Dynasty were in their prime, the only one who could defeat Li Ji was the God of War Li Jing. Later, Li Jing passed away. In terms of using troops to fight, Li Ji was the undisputed number one.
After a lifetime of fighting without defeat, the famous general is old. Now is the last battle of Li Ji's life. It can be said that every decision he makes is based on his lifelong experience and judgment. In this regard, no one can compare with him. Him.
Gao Kan led 30,000 soldiers and horses to set off first. Under Li Ji's military order, the 30,000 soldiers and horses must annihilate Goguryeo's 50,000-strong army, or at least defeat it, thereby destroying Goguryeo's plan to regain the east.
There are nearly 90,000 soldiers and horses left in the Tang army's camp, including Li Qinzai's troops who have joined forces.
It makes sense to say that the soldiers and horses are strong. The characteristic of the Tang Dynasty's campaigns has always been to attack more with less. The deeds often recorded in history books are often in which the Tang army defeated tens of thousands with thousands. Now the main force of the Tang army still has more than 100,000, so naturally it is A rare rich war in decades.
The so-called "rich" only refers to the number of people the Tang Army has fought in the past. In fact, in terms of the number of soldiers and horses on both sides, the Tang Army is actually at a disadvantage.
Although Goguryeo has repeatedly retreated, coupled with the troops defending the capital Pyongyang, the whole country still has at least 200,000 troops, almost twice as many as the Tang army.
After all, they were fighting on someone else's land, and the Tang army already lost the right location and people. Even if Goguryeo's entire army was wiped out, the leader of the country could still recruit hundreds of thousands of rabble on the spot to continue the resistance at the command of the king.
It can be seen that the conquests of Goguryeo by two generations of emperors and three generations of emperors have all failed, which is indeed very difficult.
The soldiers in the camp are preparing to clean up their tents, sharpen their swords and polish their halberds, and put on their armor and stomach.
However, Li Qinzai stayed in Li Ji's camp and refused to leave.
"Do you have anything else? Or do you have doubts about my arrangements?" Li Ji glanced at him and said.
Li Qinzai said hurriedly: "Don't dare. Grandpa is glorious and great. How can my grandson dare to question it?"
Li Ji stroked his beard and said, "If you have something to say, get out of here. Don't test my patience."
Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment and said: "My grandson thinks that it is not appropriate for grandpa to work long distances. It is better to stay in Liaodong City. The soldiers and horses attacking Wugu City will each have their own generals. Grandpa does not have to worry. You are old, and grandson is worried about the danger." …”
Li Ji sneered: "What nonsense are you talking about! I am the commander-in-chief of the three armies. The military order has been issued and the whole army has set off. Why can't I advance and retreat with the soldiers? Could the enemy sneak into the commander's tent and assassinate me?"
Li Qinzai said nothing.
When the two countries were at war, was it possible to assassinate the coaches of both sides?
Of course, the purpose of war is victory. As long as victory can be achieved, all means are reasonable, including secret assassinations. Isn't that what the special operations team formed by Li Qinzai did?
In fact, since Li Ji led his army into Goguryeo, he encountered no less than ten assassinations against Li Ji. However, the Tang army's camp was heavily guarded, and the enemies were killed by patrolling soldiers before they even entered the camp.
The most dangerous incident was during the march. The enemy calculated exactly when Li Ji was passing by and rolled countless boulders down the mountain, almost crushing Li Ji into a pulp.
These were secretly told to Li Qinzai by the troops around Li Ji after the two armies joined forces.
Li Qinzai was not only worried about Li Ji's safety, but also worried about his health.
After all, Li Ji is an old man in his seventies, and this final battle in his life has almost exhausted his energy and blood.
After the two armies joined forces, Li Qinzai could see that Li Ji was obviously much older and had more gray hair on his head.
At this young age, marching in the wind and rain to fight, Li Qinzai was worried that something might happen to his body.
"Since grandpa has made arrangements, why not stay in Liaodong City and wait for the good news? When the three cities are conquered, the troops will carry you to Wugu City in a soft sedan chair. At that time, you will kneel down on the streets inside and outside the city. It will be very majestic." Li Qinzai persuaded without giving up.
Li Ji looked him up and down and said, "What's wrong with you today? Why do you have to stop me from following the army? I can't explain the reason. Don't blame me for hanging you on the flagpole to calm down."
Li Qinzai opened his mouth, smiled bitterly and sighed.
He really couldn't give a reason, or in other words, he had no valid reason. Worrying about Li Ji's health must be pointless and childish in Li Ji's eyes. The responsibilities on Li Ji's shoulders did not allow him to slack off.
"Okay, grandpa, take care of yourself. My grandson will accompany you on the march and make chicken soup for you every day to replenish your body." Li Qinzai sighed.
Li Ji sneered: "Marching with me? What good things are you thinking of?"
Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment.
Li Ji suddenly said in a deep voice: "Li Qinzai, the commander-in-chief of the Honshu Road March, listen to the order!"
Li Qinzai subconsciously clasped his fists and bowed: "The end is here!"
"You will lead the troops and horses of your headquarters and set off in two hours. We will go between the two cities of Boju and Hanyi and lay an ambush. When the main force of our army attacks the two cities of Borui and Wugu, there will be enemy reinforcements coming from the direction of Hanyi City. , what you have to do is to snipe enemy reinforcements and cut off the connection between Bo Bo and the two cities of Shanyi."
Li Qinzai blinked, and he understood Li Ji's intention.
Encircling a point for reinforcements is a very classic tactic. Qi Bi, He Li, Xue Rengui and the others attacked the two cities of Wugubo and Bolu, while Li Qinzai was responsible for sniping the enemy's reinforcements. If successful, it would be a huge drain on the enemy.
As expected of a veteran, he was indeed cunning and cunning. Even if it was his own grandfather, Li Qinzai couldn't help but want to reward him and make him his number one brother...
So here comes the question...
"Grandpa, anyone can do this job, why do you let your grandson do it?"
After Li Qinzai joined forces, he wanted to fail. His idea was very simple. With his current military exploits, he had already passed the test. Why should he work so hard? It would be fine if he could pass the test.
Li Qinzai said with reluctance: "My grandson has worked hard to fight for the country. His body has not recovered from long-term fatigue. He coughs up blood and coughs when talking... It is really not appropriate to lead the army again."
Li Ji stroked his beard and smiled: "My subordinates are all famous generals and old friends. Since the expedition, I have wanted to establish authority many times. I really can't bear to attack my old friends. I didn't expect you to dare to disobey me. Haha, it's an unexpected surprise. I won't give it to you." Did you come to the door?"
Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched, and without waiting for Li Ji's order, he hurriedly said loudly: "General, obey the order and set off immediately! Grandpa, calm down, the most promising young man of the Li family is right in front of you, don't waste it!"