Yeon Gaesumun was not surprised that the Tang army suddenly launched a general offensive, and felt a little incredible.
It is clear that the Tang army has already occupied a favorable situation. It only needs to move forward step by step and capture the defensive mountain city outside Pingrang City bit by bit. Then it can completely surround Pingrang City. By then, the Goguryeo army will be unable to break through and will have no choice but to wait for death and surrender.
Such a sudden offensive seems fierce, but the casualties must be heavy. Is it possible that something happened to the Tang army that forced them to end the Pyongyang war as soon as possible?
But generally speaking, Yeon Gaesumun was willing to see the Tang army launch a sudden general attack. An unchanging situation would only lead to a dead end for Goguryeo. Only with changes would there be countless possibilities.
He immediately summoned civil and military officials to discuss matters.
At the same time, news from outside the city flowed through the main hall of the Great Moli branch office. Based on the summary of the news, the scribes constantly updated the war situation on the map. The black flag symbolizing the Tang army became more and more popular.
There are many, and there are signs of occupying the entire map.
The atmosphere in the main hall was tense.
Although there were many people here who had long had ambitions and planned to wait until the Tang army broke through the city, they would put on their armor and hide their flesh, and kneel down to welcome the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty into the city. However, at this moment, they absolutely did not dare to disobey Yuan Gaisuwen's will and order.
The person who can be called the "Devil King" by the whole Goguryeo is definitely a man who disowns all his relatives and is ruthless. Anyone who dares to violate the law in this world should be prepared to have the entire clan slaughtered.
Before reaching the last step, Yeon Gaesomun still had such great power to control the situation in Pingrang City, no one dared to surrender and offer the city, and they had to be a loyal minister and righteous man of Goguryeo...
Therefore, Yuan Gaisuwen continued to issue orders, and the civil and military officials acted according to the orders, constantly mobilizing soldiers and horses around Pingrang City to intercept the Tang army's attack.
Soldiers and horses were mobilized in Pingrang City, and people were in panic. Outside the city, there were roars and fighting, and the situation suddenly reached a tense level.
In the main hall, Yeon Gaesumun dispatched troops and distributed ordnance, finally came to an end. He drank a sip of hot tea and looked at the officials who were hurriedly walking around outside the hall with a gloomy face, but he didn't have too many "The end of the hero" in his heart.
"The panic.
He sent someone to call his eldest son, Yuan, and asked, "Where is Changsun Chong now?"
Yuan Nannan replied: "When the Tang army launched its general attack this morning, I sent him out of the city to return to Anhe Palace to command his troops and horses to resist the Tang army. Although Dacheng Mountain City has high walls and thick walls, it must be the focus of the Tang army's fierce attack.
I am afraid that if it cannot be resisted, if it falls, the Tang army will be able to reach Anhe Palace directly. If Anhe Palace is lost again, the Seven Star Gate will be exposed to the Tang army's front, and Pingrang City will be in danger."
Yuan Gaisuwen frowned and reprimanded: "Do you know the importance of Changsun Chong's identity? Once Pingrang City falls, he will be the last chance to save the Yuan clan! Although Anhe Palace occupies a very large area, the terrain is gentle
, it is impossible to withstand the enemy's fierce attack. Once it falls, Changsun Chong will either die in battle or become a prisoner. Who will protect the Yuan clan after the Tang army breaks the city? Don't think that your father doesn't know the private plans of you and Changsun Chong.
, it’s just the Yuan clan’s last chance to survive, so I just turned a blind eye.”
Boy Yuan was sweating coldly. He knelt down and kowtowed: "It is not because my son disobeyed his father and secretly colluded with the enemy. He really couldn't bear the misfortune of the Yuan family being exterminated, so he took this policy."
None of his private plans with Changsun Chong was to save the life of his father Yuan Gaisuwen. Even if the entire Yuan clan was slaughtered, he would not feel any pain or anger at all, as long as he could save his own life.
Life, by the way, can work for the Tang Dynasty, no matter what the driving force is, it would be better to continue to be a high-ranking official with good salary, power and wealth...
If all these plans were discovered by his father, with his character, he would be so angry that he would withdraw his traitorous son and chop off his head on the spot?
Seeing Boy Yuan kneeling in front of him, trembling like a quail, Yuan Gaesumun sneered, and in his heart he became more and more disdainful of this incompetent son, and said calmly: "My father naturally knows your painstaking efforts. The outcome of this war is unknown, but
It is a wise move for you to plan ahead and think of an escape route for your family in advance. As a father, you will naturally not be harsh on me... Therefore, I will pass on my general order and order the commander Sun Chong to lead his soldiers to withdraw into the city and come to see me. I have other appointments. In addition, I have sent you an order.
, I will deploy an army to switch defenses with Changsun Chong and defend Anhe Palace."
"Here."
Boy Yuan quickly agreed, got up and left the main hall, called his confidant, and ordered him to hold the prince's token and quickly leave the city, and transfer Changsun Chong back to the city.
In fact, this move was exactly what he wanted.
Nowadays, the Tang army has launched a large-scale attack on the city and has captured several mountain cities in succession. The defense line outside Pingrang City is riddled with holes and is on the verge of collapse.
Besides struggling to achieve a miracle, who doesn’t know that the destruction of the city is inevitable?
And all his life and future depended on Changsun Chong. If Changsun Chong died in the melee in a daze, he would have no place to cry.
After transferring him back to the city, he became inseparable from him. As soon as the Tang army broke through the city, he followed Changsun Chong to kneel in the Tang army's tent to see the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. His wealth and power were considered stable...
He himself was thinking of ways to transfer Changsun Chong into the city, but he was suffering from no excuse for a while, but unexpectedly his father came to the door with an excuse. How could he be happy?
…
After Yeonboy went out to sign the transfer order, Yeongae Suwen got up and returned to the back hall.
In the back hall, Yuan Nanjian, who was kneeling on the floor, quickly stood up and saluted: "Father!"
"Um."
Yuan Gaisuwen stepped forward, knelt down behind the desk, and waved Yuan Nanjian to sit in front of him.
Father and son faced each other, speechless for a long time.
After a long while, Yuan Nanjian just smiled and said: "Father, you don't have to be like this. As a descendant of the Yuan clan, you should be prepared to sacrifice yourself bravely in critical moments. Moreover, if you can assist your father to achieve hegemony, the descendants of the Yuan clan will be called
In the royal family, even if your son dies, what regrets will there be?"
"well!"
Yuan Gaesumun's usually cold face gradually melted, and he couldn't bear to say: "As a father, I have always valued you, even more so than other children. Sooner or later, the position of father will be handed over to your hands... But at this time of life and death, this time
Waiting for the important task to be handed over to others with confidence, for fear of ruining the big thing and cutting off the family lineage. But on the battlefield, the sword and arrow have no eyes, who can ensure that life is safe? If you really die in the army, don't blame your father.
It’s better to be ruthless..."
Yuan Nanjian said flatly: "Father, my son was ordered to do something in danger, and he was responsible for the survival of his clan's bloodline. He had already put his life and death aside! My son is your son, and his body is filled with noble and brave blood. He enjoys the glory and wealth bestowed by his father. How can I
How can he be timid and pity his life at such a time of life and death? If the child accidentally dies, I hope the father will not be too sad. This is the child's benevolence, and he will die without regrets!"
"good!"
Yeon Gaesumun praised loudly and said in a deep voice: "Father and son, we are all outstanding men of this generation. If fate favors us, we will naturally create great achievements. If times are bad, we must accept our fate! If you die in the army, you will achieve great achievements in the future."
, as my father, I will definitely appoint your son as his heir, and your bloodline will inherit the family descendants. If you violate this oath, you will be destroyed by heaven and earth!"
"Father……"
Yuan Nanjian knelt on the ground and couldn't help crying.
Yeon Gaesomun rarely showed his temperament, so he stretched out his hand, touched his son's crotch, and said warmly: "If heaven does not come true and everything you plan does not come true, my father will also die soon. We, father and son, should meet again under the spring.
How about not thinking about those powerful and wealthy people, but having a loving father and a filial son, and enjoying a peaceful family relationship?"
"Children, please obey your father's orders!"
Yuan Nanjian wiped away his tears, straightened up, straightened his clothes, kowtowed three times respectfully, then stood up and said, "My son, please retire and go to the army now."
Yuan Gaesumun nodded slightly and said slowly: "You can take care of yourself."
"Here!"
Yuan Nanjian lost his previous weak attitude, accepted the order, turned around and strode away.
Looking at the majestic back of his most beloved son, Yeon Gaesumun sat on his knees, speechless, and remained motionless for a long time.
This is the successor he cultivated with great effort. He originally planned to ascend the throne of Goguryeo in a few years, then depose Prince Yeonnam, support Yuonnam to ascend the throne and inherit the world.
Unexpectedly, the whole country of the Tang Dynasty came to attack, and even the emperor of the Tang Dynasty personally led the expedition, causing Goguryeo to be in a state of turmoil and overthrown in a matter of seconds. The construction of Yuonnan had to be entrusted with a heavy responsibility. The success or failure of Goguryeo was determined by this.
However, he knew that even if what he planned could succeed, Yuan Nanjian would still be trapped in the rebel army, and the possibility of survival would be slim.
But what can he do?
A man stands between heaven and earth. He has to stand upright and shoulder heavy responsibilities. Honor, disgrace, success or failure are determined by God. Who can avoid or run away...
As for the eldest son Yeon-boy, Yeon Gaesumun didn't have any sympathy in his heart.