Duke Zhao first captured Gaimou City faster than the emperor expected, taking only five days.
Morale was so high that even the people and tribes from Liaodong came in droves, knelt down and begged the emperor to recruit them into the army to attack Goguryeo together.
Although the emperor was very moved, he still refused, comforted them and let them go home.
But this makes morale even higher. Morale is a mysterious thing. If one aspect is good, it will bring other aspects with it.
And one after another, Goguryeo was in a bit of a downturn.
Once Gaimou City was captured, reinforcements from Liaodong City were cut off, more than 20,000 people were captured, and more than 100,000 dan of grain were taken, which directly relieved the pressure on the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War.
The emperor was delighted and sent more soldiers to surround Liaodong City.
Other students from the Imperial Medical Office followed the large army up.
Liaodong City was in danger. When the news came out, Goguryeo sent 40,000 reinforcements to rescue them. They needed to go to Gaimou City. The emperor asked Zhao Guogong, Li Si and others to ambush them, and captured the 40,000 troops before anyone could get past Gaimou City.
Then the two sides attacked together, and Duke Zhao and General Ashina captured Liaodong City together.
The capture of Liaodong City opened the door to Goguryeo. At the same time, good news came from the south. Feng Shangshu captured Bisha City and was heading towards Liaodong City.
The emperor led his army into Liaodong City.
He looked at the map hanging out and pondered.
Zhao Guogong said: "Your Majesty, it's going to get cold."
The emperor folded his hands and said nothing. General Ashina said: "Your Majesty, I am not afraid of the cold."
Duke Zhao, Li Si and other generals glanced at him and said nothing.
Of course he was not afraid anymore. The Hu troops he led were all good at fighting in severe cold weather, but Jin's troops and horses were not good enough, so fighting at this time was very costly.
Zhao Guogong said: "Your Majesty, we can fight for another month at most. It will snow after one month and the road will be difficult to walk."
The emperor frowned and said: "If we cannot capture Goguryeo, this troop dispatch will not be considered a victory."
The emperor was a little anxious. He didn't have much time. He had been fighting for many years for the ministers to agree to this personal expedition. After this time, he might not have the chance.
Moreover, fighting consumes a lot of money. After this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to use large-scale troops against Goguryeo again.
The emperor clenched his fist and asked: "Is there no news from Baekje and Silla?"
Zhao Guogong looked helpless and said unhappily: "They are still attacking each other. Baekje is not willing and keeps delaying. Silla is interested and willing to send a team of troops to attack north."
The emperor was displeased, "Didn't you tell them not to fight?"
Zhao Guogong said: "The two countries are suspicious of each other. Baekje is unwilling to cease the war first, and Silla does not trust Baekje. Liu has been delaying it."
There was no hope for these two vassal states, and the emperor was so angry that he let out a sigh of relief.
Niushi, who lowered his head below, was even more angry. This matter was going well, but the three parties took action at the same time. Silla and Baekje occupied a lot of territory, and he also occupied a lot. Who knew that Silla was so short-sighted?
There was chaos in Baekje, and they felt that Goguryeo's territory was more difficult to conquer, so they turned around to seize the territory that Baekje had conquered.
It is estimated that the hatred between the two countries will not be resolved for a while. He stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, why not bring the Mohe people in and attack Goguryeo together?"
The emperor's eyes brightened slightly and he asked: "Do you have any friendship with the Mohe people?"
He didn't dare to say that there was a Niu Cishi, so he only said: "I have dealt with them before, and Mohe had conflicts with me, the Jin Dynasty, and Goguryeo, but as long as they have money, they are willing to send troops."
In other words, using benefits to lure them.
The emperor touched his chin and said, "You can give it a try and send an envoy to Mohe."
The people below responded immediately.
The emperor thought for a while and felt that if Goguryeo could not be defeated even if it got cold, the cavalry would be the most important thing to rely on, so he said to General Ashina: "Integrate the Turkic army, and I will send you some troops and horses from other tribes?"
Now the Hu soldiers under Ashina are basically Turks, and they are very powerful in cavalry fighting.
General Ashina thought for a while and nodded, thinking that he could add another two thousand troops.
So the emperor ordered Yunzhou and Shuozhou to send a thousand cavalry each to the reinforcements.
Man Bao also moved into the city, but she still spent most of her time at the medical tent. She walked to her room in the dark.
Xi Cake was holding a lantern in his hand. When he saw a shadow in front of him, he was startled and shouted in a low voice: "Who is it?"
Man Bao, who was thinking about something, was startled and looked up. Just as he was about to ask Keke who he was, Shadow stood up and said, "Man Bao?"
Xibing breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhou Man, "Sir, it's your lord."
Man Bao stepped forward and saw Bai Shan standing in front of the side door of a house. He was not the only one, but there were three people beside him.
Hearing the sound, they turned around and looked over. When they saw it was Zhou Man, they withdrew their gaze and lowered their heads.
Man Bao glanced at them and asked curiously: "What are you doing here?"
Bai Shan said with some embarrassment: "Let's get some air here."
Lord Fang, who was close to Zhou Man, said quietly: "Isn't that right? It smells like powder inside. Come out for some fresh air."
Bai Shan:……
Man Bao pricked up his ears as soon as he heard this, and then he vaguely heard music and singing coming from the house.
Manbao became more energetic and less sleepy. He asked with bright eyes, "Is Your Majesty in there?"
Bai Shan nodded her forehead, asked her to stand up straight, and whispered: "Don't be too energetic, you have to see His Majesty tomorrow, so please accept your curiosity."
Your Majesty will hold a small court meeting tomorrow, mainly to discuss the next battle. All aspects must be understood, so Zhou Man will also participate.
Man Bao glanced at the house nervously, sighed after a while, and asked him: "Then do you want to go back?"
Bai Shan hesitated for a moment and then turned to Master Fang and said, "Master Fang, I'm too drunk, so I'm going back to rest first."
Mr. Fang:......
Other adults:…
I’m so angry. Is it great to have a wife?
Think they don't?
They're just not here.
Bai Shan and Man Bao went back.
The rooms for two people are actually separate. Of course, they can also be in the same room.
Bai Shan lived with Master Fang, and Man Bao had his own separate room, so he went directly to Man Bao's place.
Xi Cing immediately went down and asked his servants to fetch hot water to wash the two adults. Then he turned around to find Daji and ask for Bai Shan's clothes.
After Bai Shan washed up, he sat on the bed, took off his shoes and rubbed his legs cross-legged. Seeing Man Bao hugging the quilt with his eyelids drooping, he stretched out his hand to rub her neck and asked with a smile: "Are you tired?"
"Well," Man Bao said, "I'm exhausted. We only have to fight in the front, but we are busy in the back. There are still too few students coming."
Man Bao moved her head, hugged the quilt and found a better position, and asked him to press her shoulders. She said: "We have added twenty-nine people, and together with the two military doctors, the total is thirty-one."
, so busy, let alone the time when there were only two military doctors in the past. I have always thought, after this incident, is it necessary to open a separate department in the Imperial Medical Office to train military doctors? But the ulcer doctor can be added, and one more
I find it too cumbersome."
Bai Shandao: "Unless there is a war, military doctors are rarely used. Usually two in an army are enough, so it is impossible for the army to maintain so many military doctors."