The meeting dispersed and everyone went about their duties.
Yuan Jingtu and Changsun Chong looked at each other and stayed. Yuan Gaisuwen glanced at the two of them and returned to the study room on one side together.
"But something happened?"
Yeon Gaesumun took a sip of tea and asked.
Yuan Jingtu then talked about the "joint drill". At the end, he implored: "At present, Pingrang City has gathered 200,000 elite troops in the country, and there are also 100,000 troops reinforced by King Buyeo. It seems that there are many soldiers and a wide range of generals."
, or they can fight hard, but in fact they are not subordinate to each other. Once the war becomes intense, the weaknesses of the lack of tacit understanding and cooperation experience will be exposed. How can such a scattered army fight against the Tang army that is rampant in the world? Brother, please think twice.
"
Yuan Gaisuwen had a sullen face, considered for a long time, glanced at Changsun Chong and asked: "Does your nephew think so too?"
Changsun hurriedly said: "Exactly."
"Um."
Yeon Gaesumun thought for a while, then nodded and said: "It would be good to practice some exercises to enhance the tacit understanding between the troops. In this case, you go back and prepare. Your Majesty, I will go over and inform you later.
Just one word is enough. However, your first priority right now is to maintain law and order in Pingrang City. Anyone who disrupts order must be severely punished! If you offend any big shot, I will support you. But if the unrest in Pingrang City continues,
I will hold you accountable!"
Changsun Chong's heart tightened and he quickly responded: "Here!"
At present, the Tang army is about to come south with a fierce momentum. Everyone in Pingrang City is panicking. It is too difficult to suppress it and bring order. However, fortunately, with the endorsement of Yeon Gaesumun, I do not intend to stay in Goguryeo forever, so I don’t have to worry about the people’s hearts.
If the people are angry, they can do something about it, which is not too difficult.
The worst that can happen is killing people. If you kill a few high-ranking officials and dignitaries, the common people and merchants will become honest...
The two of them came out of Damolizhi Mansion and left the city together.
When they arrived outside Qixing Gate, Changsun Chong suddenly remembered something and asked curiously: "I have heard that the most elite army in Goguryeo is called 'Wangzhuang Army'.
The Armored Cavalry is no less generous. But why have I never seen him?"
Under the throne of Goguryeo, a standing army "Wang Zhuangbing" was maintained.
The number of Wang Zhuang soldiers generally does not exceed 10,000. The early soldiers came from the Guilou tribe where the King of Goguryeo was born. Later, they gradually absorbed some noble children of various ethnic groups. This army is well-trained, brave and good at fighting, and is usually responsible for guarding the palace and the
The capital, he went out with the king in time of war.
After the decline of the Goguryeo royal family and the rise of Yeon Gaesumun, this army was gradually infiltrated by him and became an important armed force loyal to Daemoliji, but its combat effectiveness did not decrease.
Such an elite among the elites has always seen its head but not its tail. Changsun Chong has been in Pingrang City for a long time, but he has never seen him.
If the movement of this army is unclear, it may add variables to the Tang army's attack on Pingrang City in the future...
Yuan Jingtu rode on the horse and glanced at Changsun Chong. Seeing that there was not much abnormality in him, maybe he was just curious, so he reminded: "The existence of 'Wang Zhuangjun' is the most important guard force of Da Molizhi.
It’s best not to care about this army, otherwise Da Molizhi will think it has ulterior motives... Haha, the wise nephew is a smart man, so he should understand what Uncle Yu means. Da Molizhi is strategizing, calculating the world wisely, and is prepared for everything.
, Our order is attached to Jiwei, just do your job faithfully, don’t be too smart to avoid complications.”
After saying that, he rode forward, passed Anhae Palace, and returned directly to the mountain city of Dachengsan.
Changsun Chong rode his horse and stood outside Anhe Palace, looking at Yuan Jingtu's leaving figure, feeling a little frightened in his heart.
Could it be that Yuan Pure Land saw something about me?
He opened his eyes again and looked at the city wall of Pingrang City, wondering in his heart: Where is this "Wang Zhuangjun"?
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Anshi City.
The remaining enemy troops in the city had been cleared away, and those who dared to resist were massacred. Some even took advantage of the chaos to escape from Anshi City, but were intercepted and killed by Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo in Daque Valley.
But even so, they still gathered together probably no less than 20,000 soldiers.
If it were left in the past, how to arrange the so many surrendered soldiers would have been a big deal, but since Fang Jun suggested that Xue Yantuo's surrendered soldiers should be reorganized into a "Construction Corps", they should be assigned to various parts of the Tang Dynasty to build water conservancy, dig mountains and pave roads, and ford water structures.
After the construction of bridges, mining of ore and other projects, both the government and the public have tasted the benefits.
There is no need to provide subsidies and subsidies, only a small amount of food is provided, there is no need to worry about the dangerous conditions of the construction site, no matter how many people die, it will not feel bad, there is no need to worry about the impeachment of the censor, and the corvee work that the people of the Tang Dynasty need to bear is greatly reduced. It is simply
Kill multiple birds with one stone.
It is said that this method was adopted in the pre-Qin Dynasty. The prisoners who died were gathered together in one place, the Great Wall was built, and mausoleums were built, thus getting twice the result with half the effort...
These surrendered soldiers of Goguryeo need to be dispatched first to escort them back to the country, and then the Ministry of War will disrupt their organization, and then negotiate with the Ministry of Works to send them to the places where construction projects need to be started, and then send troops to guard them.
His Majesty Li Er finished his official duties in the newly refurbished Commander's Mansion, put down his brush, shook his arm, took a sip of tea, and saw Zhang Sun Wuji, dressed in plain white, walking in.
Within a few months, Changsun Wuji, who was originally rosy-faced and energetic, had turned white at the temples and looked slumped. He had aged by more than ten years.
He no longer retains his original demeanor as "the most noble person in Zhenguan"...
Although he was extremely dissatisfied with Changsun Wuji's various actions, his love for him still remained. His Majesty Li Er felt sad in his heart and said with a smile: "I haven't seen the auxiliary aircraft for a few days, but I still need my health. The army is going well, so I can rest more."
It’s better to rest and take good care of yourself.”
General Zhang Sun Wuji called to come and take a seat, and poured a cup of tea with his own hands.
Changsun Wuji bowed and thanked him, took the tea cup with both hands, put it gently on the table in front of him, and said in a hoarse voice: "The evil son of my family wrote a letter, saying that he has gained the trust of Yeon Gaesumun and was appointed as the guard of Anhak Palace.
, is responsible for leading an army to garrison the Seven Star Gate. In addition, he is trying to understand the strength and strategy of the troops stationed in various places in Pingrang City. Once something is discovered, he will immediately send the news back."
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a while, sighing quite a bit.
It's not that he lamented that Changsun Chong had a family and couldn't return and had to live in exile. He asked for it. He had treated each other like a parent and son, staying by his side to cultivate and promote him, but in the end he repaid himself with rebellion. He was just lamenting that Changsun Chong had to live in exile.
Wuji was a hero for a lifetime, but when he reached old age, he ended up with no descendants and a shaky family background.
He has been fighting with Fang Xuanling for half his life. Now that Fang Xuanling has retired from office, he spends his free time writing books and essays, entertaining his grandchildren, and enjoying family happiness. His political legacy is also inherited by his son, keeping the family intact and his honor and favor everlasting.
However, the eldest son Wuji died tragically, and the eldest son went into exile. The entire family was withered, and the family's glory could not be sustained...
For family members like Changsun Wuji, they never care about personal life and death, honor or disgrace, but they care deeply about the inheritance of the family.
When the eldest grandson Wuji dies, who can take up the family business and shoulder the glory of his eldest grandson's family?
Having no successor is the saddest thing.
Therefore, Changsun Wuji spared no effort in hoping to forgive Changsun Chongzhi's sins so that he could one day return to Chang'an and inherit the family business.
As a father, he has to worry so much about his son, which is really pitiful and helpless...
His Majesty Li Er sighed softly, recalling the love and respect Empress Wende had for Changsun Chong, her maternal nephew, and she couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.
Perhaps Changsun Chong just had a misunderstanding at that time. Because of his resentment towards the prince, he went astray and wanted to depose the prince and replace him with the heir apparent.
After all, for a man, that kind of disability is simply worse than death. It is understandable that he has some resentment in his heart.
Furthermore, given Changsun Chong's current identity and status, even if he is pardoned for the crime of rebellion and allowed to return to Chang'an, not only will he not be able to inherit the position of the head of the Changsun family, he will not even be allowed to serve as a minor official in the court, and he will be able to turn over the throne.
What kind of waves?
Then he said in a deep voice: "The auxiliary machine can tell Da Lang, as long as he performs special honors, I will naturally not break his promise, and will definitely pardon his sins and allow him to return to Chang'an. However, Yuan Gaisu Wen is extremely cunning, so he must be careful.
Be careful and don’t fall into Yeon Gaesumun’s conspiracy.”
After all, Yeon Gae So-moon is also a hero. Is it possible for ordinary people to completely oust the King of Goguryeo? No matter how cruel and violent he is rumored to be, his ability is definitely second to none. Such a person will never be easily deceived.
, not to mention that your layout will not be easily detected by the enemy.
If Yuan Gaisuwen discovers that Changsun Chongyang has violated the law and secretly informs the Tang army of the defense situation of Pingrang City, he will take advantage of the situation and set up an ambush. When the Tang army attacks Pingrang City according to the defense information provided by Changsun Chong, it may not be possible to make a move
Stepping into the cave that Yeon Gaesumun set in advance...
Detailed work is not easy to do. Whether the message is true or false, and whether it is delivered in a timely manner are all important.
A piece of false news is often more dangerous than no news, and the harm caused is much greater...