Chapter 2888 Goguryeo, the Baekje Alliance, the goal: Silla
Yeon Gaesowun listened to his resourceful younger brother's analysis, while he continued to pace slowly back and forth in the room.
When I thought about the many places I had traveled to in the past half month, I noticed that the harvests in various places this year were not optimistic.
If there was a fierce battle at the front and chaos broke out in the rear due to lack of food, Yeon Gaesomun felt chills in his heart just thinking about it.
After the analysis of Yuanjingtu was completed, the final conclusion was that Goguryeo should form an alliance with Baekje. After all, for today's Goguryeo.
It has all the benefits and no harm, but the conditions can still be discussed and discussed. After all, if the other party comes to ask for it, the initiative is on your side.
"Tell the Baekje envoys and agree to their conditions, but there are two more conditions. First, march to Silla within five days. Second, after Silla is pacified, all the food in Silla must be returned to me, Goguryeo."
Seeing his brother who suddenly stood still and suddenly said such words, Yuan Jingtu frowned slightly. He always felt that his eldest brother wanted too little, but of course he couldn't speak too clearly.
"Brother, by doing this, will it appear that we are too impatient? How about we mention something more..."
Yeon Gaesumun looked at his younger brother and said in a deep voice.
"Second brother, do you know that this year's autumn grain will only be 70% of last year's at most?"
"What?!" Yuan Jingtu's expression suddenly changed and he stood up. He knew very well that in the past few years, the weather had been unfavorable and Goguryeo's food production had not been high.
It can be said that it is barely maintained. Now, the Tang Dynasty is raising troops and needs a lot of food, grass and baggage.
However, if the grain output suddenly dropped so sharply, Yuan Jingtu immediately suspected whether the Tang State had done this intentionally.
"Now is no longer the time to continue to worry about how to reduce grain production in Goguryeo. Instead, we should think about how to obtain more grain to the greatest extent and solve the problem."
Yuan Jingtu saluted Yuon Gaesumun seriously. "Brother, I understand, little brother. Are you planning to meet Buyeo Yong of Baekje tomorrow?"
"Let's just meet him today. If we can resolve the important matter as soon as possible, my brother will be able to feel more at ease."
Speaking of this, Yuan Gaisuwen thought for a while and said to Yuan Jingtu, "Have you ever found out what kind of weapons the navy of the Tang Dynasty used?"
"The soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty are very tightly guarded against those naval weapons. I only found out that the name of that weapon is artillery. As for the others, there is really nothing I can do."
Yeon Gaesumun nodded, thought for a while, and then pretended to smile casually.
"Fortunately, those are just naval weapons that roam across the ocean. Otherwise, the problem would be huge..."
"..." After hearing this, Yuan Jingtu glanced at his brother, and in the end said nothing more. Instead, he said goodbye to his brother and left quickly.
In the afternoon of that day, Buyeo Yong finally received an invitation from Goguryeo's powerful minister Yeon Gaesumun. This made him relieved and rushed to visit the actual ruler of Goguryeo as soon as possible.
He stayed there until the lights were on, and then with a look of incredible surprise on his face, he left with Fukunobu Onimuro, who was equally happy.
Three days later, Yuan Gaisuwen ordered Laisa (the governor) Niuzhen to lead 50,000 elite troops, and sent troops from Yangkou City to march south along the west side of the Taibai Mountains and attack Zhuling.
They also collected all the ships on the coast of the East China Sea of Goguryeo, collected more than 300 ships in Dongtai City, and carried 7,000 elites, quietly advancing towards the coast where Jincheng was located.
After Buyeo Yiji saw the good news brought back by his son Buyeo Long, he was also convinced by Nayeon Gaesumun's idea of a quick victory.
Taking advantage of the fact that the Tang Dynasty Navy had not yet completed its repairs, he destroyed Silla before returning to attack himself. When the Tang Dynasty Navy arrived, he avoided the possibility of being attacked from both sides.
The battle-hardened Buyeo Yiji personally commanded 50,000 elite troops, crossed the Xiaotaebaek Mountains that were protected by Silla, and headed straight for the hinterland of Silla with murderous intent, aiming directly at Jinseong, the capital of Silla.
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Kim Bi-dam was standing in the camp set up not far from Daye City, looking at Gianseong, an important town in western Silla that had been captured by the Baekje people.
After the Baekje people captured Daye Fortress, they originally intended to advance eastward, but were ultimately defeated by Jin Yuxin who led the army to come for reinforcements.
Afterwards, the Baekje army retreated, but the important town of Dayesong that they captured was firmly under their control.
But this time, Jin Bitan obeyed the order of the queen, and in order to cooperate with the strategy of the famous Tang general Cheng Sanlang, he led 20,000 soldiers and horses, together with the defeated soldiers gathered before, and recruited nearly 20,000 peasant soldiers.
Only 50,000 troops were gathered.
Once again, he pretended to raise troops to attack Baekje and regain the lost territory.
Although Jin Bitan only knew a little bit about military strategy, at least he had a good subordinate Jin Wenying who was also a first-class military expert in Silla.
Under his control, Jin Bitan led the army step by step, advancing to the outside of Daye City, and even launched several attacks.
Although there is nothing he can do against this fortified Daye City, Jin Bitan knows very well that the more he makes trouble here, the easier it will be for Cheng Sanlang to accomplish big things.
It would be best if he could command the navy, go directly along the water into the hinterland of Baekje, and capture the King of Baekje alive.
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After looking at Daye City for a long time, Jin Bitan whispered to Jin Wenying beside him.
"We have been stationed here for half a month, but why, only a few soldiers and horses came to help, and the number is not large."
"Is it possible that our momentum is not strong enough?"
Jin Wenying slowly shook her head.
"It must be because General Cheng San and others have already led the navy to fight fiercely with the main force of Baekje. Therefore, it is difficult for Baekje to divide its troops to come to reinforcements."
"It's a pity that we are on the battlefield and it is inconvenient to transmit news. I don't know if the news has been received in the royal capital."
"I received news before that General Cheng San has led the navy to the coast of Baekje to meet up with the famous Tang general, British Gong Li Ji."
"With these two famous generals of the Tang Dynasty taking action at the same time, it will definitely put great pressure on Baekje..."
Jin Bitan nodded in agreement and looked at the Baekje soldiers on top of the city. They were taking advantage of the break in the fighting to use planks and stones to repair the damaged city wall.
"How about we simply attack Daye City?"
"It's absolutely forbidden to go to the higher level. Although we seem to have many soldiers and horses, there are quite a few remnant soldiers and peasant soldiers here.
The only troops that can really fight are those 20,000 troops. If the losses are too large, I am afraid that in the end, not only will it fail to contain Baekje, but it will also let the Baekje people see our true and false intentions."
On a hilltop ten miles away from their camp, several figures quietly appeared on the top of the hill, looking towards this side.