The Eastern Expedition was originally regarded as a feast of military achievements. Yuchi Gong thought to himself that if he never made any achievements, wouldn't he lose his face?
After returning to Beijing, I won’t be able to benefit from rewards based on my merits...
Why not accept the order and fight this tough battle? What's wrong if there is no gunpowder? There has been no gunpowder for thousands of years, so why not still attack the city and seize the territory?
The more difficult the war, the greater the credit will naturally be. As for preserving strength, it is completely unnecessary. If nothing unexpected happens, after this Eastern Expedition, these meritorious ministers will gradually hand over their military power, gradually stay away from the court, and transfer their power to
Give up the core position.
If you still hold on to the military power at this time, won't it make the emperor more suspicious of you?
Yuchi Gong is dark and looks like a bear, but he is not stupid at all...
His Majesty Li Er clicked his tongue, frowned, looked left and right and asked: "My dear friends, what do you think?"
From the bottom of his heart, he was unwilling to fight such a head-on battle, relying entirely on human lives. These were the elites of the Tang Dynasty. In the future, they would all be strong men when they returned to their fields. Although most of the soldiers may not fight anymore from now on, the people's livelihood is still there.
These people are needed for construction. How big a loss would it be if they all died in Liaodong?
Population means everything.
But if we don't fight, who knows when the heavy rain will stop? If we keep delaying it like this, if the Eastern Expedition fails to achieve its goal and fails to destroy Goguryeo, then we will be in big trouble.
For this national war in the Eastern Expedition, the entire Tang Dynasty prepared for two years. The most elite troops were recruited, and there were countless supplies of food and supplies. The treasuries of many states and counties were emptied. Next time I want to conquer Goguryeo,
You just need to save up your family fortune. It won’t last ten or eight years, so don’t even think about it...
In another ten years, he will also be in his final years, exhausted of energy and declining in physical strength. No emperor will go to war at the end of his reign. It will only make the government unstable and will not bring any benefit at all.
Therefore, if this Eastern Expedition is not fully successful, then I will never have the chance to overthrow Goguryeo in my life, and my so-called grand ambition will only end with hatred.
How could an emperor who had great ambitions to surpass the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty be willing to accept this?
Since Li Ji came to Liaodong, he has been much better than the previous "keep silent" style in the court. When he heard His Majesty Li Er's question, he stood up and said: "I think that the words of the Duke of E are
It can be considered that the reason why the former Sui Dynasty soldiers and horses were strong and strong, but they were never able to conquer Goguryeo, was because of factors such as the right time and location. The current battle situation is almost the same as that of the Sui Dynasty. They started the war to go straight in, and then were dragged down by various reasons.
, delayed the offensive, and eventually autumn and winter came, and they had to return in defeat. One more day of delay would increase the disadvantage of the battle. The morale of Anshi City's defenders would definitely increase, and the support from Pingrang City would definitely continue to flow.
Come here, the advantage we gained in the early stage will disappear bit by bit."
He knew what His Majesty Li Er was worried about why he did not want to attack Anshi City by force. But at this time, as long as Anshi City can be captured quickly, sweep across the entire Liaodong, and then the army goes south to capture Pingrang City, this is the right thing to do.
strategy.
How can we tolerate the kindness of women in battle?
In order to achieve this strategic goal, no matter how many sacrifices are made, it is worth it.
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, looked at the others, and asked: "Do you have any different opinions?"
Everyone said in unison: "Your Majesty, please give the order to attack Anshi City. We are willing to die for it!"
His Majesty Li Er nodded and sighed in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard Zhang Jian say again: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask the navy to go upstream along the Yalu River, block the river with warships, and block the front of Pingrang City?
The incoming support will leave Anshi City isolated and helpless, which will definitely dampen its morale. It can even cause the navy to go straight up to Pingrang City along the Xishui River, launch an intrusive attack, and involve Pingrang City's troops, and there will be no more land in Liaodong.
Goguryeo’s reinforcements will get twice the result with half the effort!”
There was a sudden silence in the tent...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Zhang Jian and couldn't help but feel a headache.
Who doesn't know that the navy's containment can greatly disperse Goguryeo's military strength, leaving it no time to worry about the battle situation in Liaodong? But there are all the ministers in the army, but I am the only one to point it out. Why don't you understand the reason?
There are only so many meritorious deeds. Because the navy has traveled across the seven seas, successively attacked Annan, Silla, and the Japanese country, and even completely subdued the entire Southeast Asian countries, the navy has long been full of merit, so it was unanimously excluded from this Eastern Expedition.
In addition, this was also approved by him as the emperor.
Even if you are an emperor, if you want to make your soldiers and generals fight to the death, you must keep a bowl of water level and distribute the benefits to everyone.
Otherwise, if people are dissatisfied, big trouble will happen...
Zhou Daowu coughed dryly and said: "Now the Navy is responsible for the army's supplies, and the task is extremely heavy. After all, the winds and waves are high on the sea, and the boat can capsize if you are not careful. If the Navy is allowed to separate the ships again, the troops will block it
Yalushui, or even attack Pingrang City, I am afraid that it is not enough, but misses the important event. Furthermore, the strategic purpose of the Eastern Expedition is not only to capture the city, but also to eliminate Goguryeo's troops. Otherwise, wait until the army
When the troops return to the court, the remaining troops of Goguryeo stir up trouble and capture the city. The entire Liaodong will be plunged into a bitter battle, which will inevitably greatly affect the energy of the empire."
Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, Zhang Liang and others were silent.
They all stand with Fang Jun on the prince's side and are considered allies. Even if they don't want the navy to participate in it and share the merits, they should try not to say such words from their own mouths, otherwise it will spread to Fang Jun.
In the ears, if you can't say it, you will plant a barrier.
Since Zhou Daowu has come forward to be the "evil person", everyone should just shut up...
Zhang Jian was senior and could be regarded as a relative of the emperor, so he would not look down upon Zhou Daowu just because he was his consort. He snorted and said in a low voice: "Hitting his dirty thoughts with grand words, how vulgar is Zhou Daowu's consort?
It is human nature to want meritorious deeds, but if His Majesty’s great cause of the Eastern Expedition becomes your ladder to seek meritorious deeds, may I ask whether Zhou’s consort has ever put his family, country, and world in his heart?”
Zhou Daowu's face turned blood red.
This is something that everyone has already acquiesced to. I just said it, so why bother staring at me so unforgivingly?
Although Zhang Jian was a hero in the founding of the country, Zhou Daowu couldn't bear to be reprimanded in front of so many people and said angrily: "Why is the Duke of Wancheng County so violent? I don't need you to worry about my loyalty. The Eastern Expedition Strategy was formulated
At the beginning, the task assigned to the navy was to transport heavy supplies and supplies. It could occasionally assist the army in fighting, but it could never delay its own mission. Now, the official of Wancheng County keeps talking about the navy, but is he dissatisfied with it?
The formulation of the conquest strategy, or is it deliberately disrupting the overall plan so that Goguryeo can take advantage of it?"
This is heartbreaking.
Zhang Jian said angrily: "I am a hero, a model for the world, an emperor, but I give birth to a son like you who has ulterior motives and confuses right and wrong. I deeply regret it!"
Zhou Daowu is almost going crazy. He just talks about things. Why are you dragging my father into this? You also insulted me as a "dog son". This is intolerable!
"Don't rely on your old age to show off. Do you really think I dare not hit you?!"
After shouting, he rushed forward and beat Zhang Jian.
Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo beside him quickly grabbed him. Although they couldn't stand Zhou Daowu acting like a playboy all day long, this was a Chinese military tent after all. In front of the emperor, how could they allow Zhou Daowu to beat him? Zhang Jian?
Zhou Daowu struggled to himself and shouted: "Let go quickly, I will beat this barking and biting old dog today!"
Zhang Jian was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, scolding: "How dare you, kid! When I was fighting alongside your father, you didn't know where to feed me! Come on, come on, I will teach you a lesson for your father today, you are an incompetent bastard!"
Li Ji and Cheng Yaojin quickly grabbed him again...
"Bang!"
His Majesty Li Er couldn't bear it any longer. He slapped the table hard and cursed angrily: "You bastard! Do you think I'm dead?"
The two of them were so frightened that they stopped quickly, but still glared at each other like cockfighting cocks.
His Majesty Li Er has a headache. These two are so bold. Could it be that they all learned from Fang Jun's stick, hitting and pulling them at will?
Pointing at Zhou Daowu, he cursed: "Back then, your father had an irreconcilable relationship with the Wancheng County Bus. If he had saved your father's life in the army, as a son of man, you would treat your father's savior like this!"
Zhou Daowu naturally did not dare to challenge His Majesty Li Er, so he clasped his fists and bowed, "I know I was wrong."
His Majesty Li Er looked at Zhang Jian again, his tone was calmer, and he reprimanded: "You are so old, why do you still have the same bad temper? After all, we are old friends, and you don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face, you humiliate him like this , does it mean you are very capable?"
Zhang Jian's face was as dark as water and he was silent.
The reason why he got angry was not entirely at Zhou Daowu, but because he was dissatisfied with His Majesty Li Er's way of playing balance...