Chapter five hundred and ninety eight: Ten thousand troops parachute
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The Goryeo Kingdom did not listen to the advice of the Tang Dynasty and continued to attack Silla.
Li Shimin was very angry when his majesty as Tian Khan was violated, and decided to attack Goryeo.
First, the three prefectures of Hong, Rao, and Jiang were ordered to build 400 ships to transport military supplies.
Of course, in fact, the shipyards in these three states are all partners of China Commercial Bank.
After five or six years of development, their craftsmanship has now become more mature.
Then, Li Shimin sent the two major governors of You and Ying as well as troops from Khitan, Xi and other places to attack the east of Liaodong first to conduct a test.
Let Wei Ting serve as a transport envoy to visit the states in Hebei Province.
The Xiaorui Canal was ordered to transport grain from the southern states into the sea.
Datang's actions made Gao Li become nervous and scared.
Goryeo is a very strange and weird country.
Many times they are blindly arrogant.
They think that God is the boss and they are the second child, and they are arrogant.
But when things really happen, they will be very timid.
When Li Shimin warned them before, they were completely dismissive.
In their understanding, Datang simply did not dare to attack them.
But when Datang was really prepared and started to attack them, they began to be afraid again.
In September, Goryeo Moli Zhiquan Gaisu Wen served as an envoy and donated gold and silver to the Tang Dynasty. He tried to use gold and silver to make good relations with the Tang Dynasty, but was flatly rejected by Li Shimin.
Now Li Shimin has made various arrangements and is ready to go.
How could they give up attacking Goryeo just because they had some gold and silver?
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At this time, according to Meng Xunzhao, the construction of the city had been completed.
Duan Gongming and Li Min had a good discussion and decided to directly attack the Zhaozhao and Mengshezhao in the next step.
Of these two countries, Mengshe Zhao is in the southernmost part of Nanzhao.
The Zhenyunzhao is to the north of the Mengshezhao and borders the territory of the Mengxuzhao.
These two countries are very close to each other.
Moreover, the Zhengyi Zhao was almost a barrier to the Mengshe Zhao.
As long as we can win the Yongzhao imperial edict, the Mengshe imperial edict will not be in danger and we can march straight into it.
You can think about it, Mengshe's edict will definitely protect Yizhen's edict to the death.
Winning the Zhaozhao imperial edict is basically equivalent to winning the Mengshe imperial edict.
As for Shi Langzhao, they were in the far west, close to Tubo, and Li Min was prepared to put them last.
There is a big river between Mengxunzhao and Zhenyunzhao.
This river is so fast that only a dozen miles of river beach can be used for boating.
Therefore, the imperial edict only needed to strictly guard the river beach for more than ten miles to prevent the coalition forces from crossing the river.
The coalition forces had nothing to do with them.
This river can be said to have become the natural chasm of the Zhaozhao.
The Zhao Yi Zhao has now joined forces with the Meng She Zhao. After all, the coalition forces are too powerful.
They also deeply understand the truth that the lips are dying and the teeth are cold.
According to the intelligence analysis obtained by Li Min and Duan Gongming in advance, which two countries can annex at least 30,000 troops across the river.
They are on the offensive side, and the other side is on the defensive side.
The opponent doesn't even need to use ships to engage in water battles with them.
After all, there is basically no such thing as a navy army in the Nanzhao area.
Even if the goods can't be transported, where can there be any water battles to fight?
Therefore, they basically don't have many warships.
As for the coalition forces, the warships will be provided by Datang.
But if they want to cross the river, it will still be difficult.
Soldiers from the two countries on the opposite side have already deployed numerous defense lines on the river bank.
All you need to do is ambush them when they get off the boat.
The opponent occupies the advantage of the terrain. If there is a fight, the attacker will definitely suffer more casualties.
If they were to attack by force, their 40,000-strong army might not be able to defeat the 30,000-strong army on the opposite side.
When Li Min decided to attack them, Duan Gongming was very worried and didn't know how to break through their defenses.
Li Min smiled and told Duan Gongming that his 30,000-strong army only needed to hold back the opponent's army from the front.
Li Min could lead an army of 10,000 people, directly enter the opponent's rear, and seize the city of Zhenzhao.
As long as their city is captured, the combined forces of the two countries will inevitably become a source of waterlessness.
They had to be on guard at any time if the Tang army would rush out of the city, and also on guard if their food and grass supplies would be cut off.
In fact, if they occupy their city, their food and grass will inevitably be cut off.
They will definitely choose to withdraw their troops.
After hearing the assurance from King Shu of the Tang Dynasty, Duan Gongming was actually skeptical.
Because Duan Gongming really couldn't imagine how the Tang army could cross the river and directly occupy their city.
You know, Duan Gongming has lived here for generations, and he can't think of any way to cross the river.
However, Duan Gongming also knew that the ability of King Shu of the Tang Dynasty was beyond his imagination.
Just because he couldn't think of a way didn't mean that King Shu of the Tang Dynasty couldn't think of it either.
Since the King of Shu in the Tang Dynasty dared to promise to do this, he must have a way to do it.
Next, Duan Gongming led 30,000 troops and boarded the boats one after another to prepare to cross the river.
On the opposite side, the allied forces of Yongzhao and Mengshezhao were highly nervous.
They originally thought that Duan Gongming might be the first to deal with Shi Langzhao instead of them.
After taking down Shi Langzhao, we will finally attack them.
After all, Shi Langzhao was just a country.
It was not very difficult for Duan Gongming and Datang to join forces and take down Shi Langzhao.
Once Duan Gongming captured Shi Langzhao, he occupied two-thirds of Nanzhao's territory.
His strength will be even stronger as long as these places are completely digested.
The two countries are really no match for Duan Gongming, and they will be destroyed by him sooner or later.
But what they never expected was that Duan Gongming would be the first to deal with them.
Is he so sure that he can eat them?
We all have 30,000 soldiers and horses, who gives you the confidence?
Both the Zhao Fu Zhao and Meng She Zhao didn't dare to believe this, but it was the fact. They had to assemble all 30,000 troops and strictly defend themselves on the other side of the river.
They were just waiting to give Duan Gongming's army a fatal blow once they crossed the river.
On the other side of the river, Duan Gongming led 30,000 troops, all of whom boarded the ships provided by Datang.
They began to slowly approach the other side of the river. The coalition forces of the two countries on the other side were very nervous and ready for war.
However, Duan Gongming did not dock. Instead, when he was approaching the shore, he started to sail upstream.
As a result, the coalition forces of the two countries on the other side of the river began to move with Duan Gongming.
Duan Gongming came to the uppermost reaches of the river's flat area and began to move downstream.
It seems that he is looking for the best section of the river and the best opportunity.
However, can the coalition forces of the two countries on the other side of the river allow Duan Gongming to succeed so easily?
Of course it’s impossible!
They were also moving with Duan Gongming's movements.
Then, this move takes a whole day.
It directly tormented the two coalition forces on the opposite side.
I haven't stopped all day, and my legs are swollen.
The most important thing is not physical fatigue, but mental fatigue.
I've been tense all day and never dare to relax. I'm really tired.
What's even more outrageous about Duan Gongming is that this guy didn't even take a rest at night.
What the hell!
If Duan Gongming doesn't rest, they don't dare to rest either!
The situation on Duan Gongming's side is far better than that of the other party.
Because from the beginning, Duan Gongming told his men that they would only consume the energy of the other side if they could not cross the river.
Therefore, his soldiers were relaxed and happy all day long.
Furthermore, when they row a boat, they only need to exert force to go upstream. To go downstream, they can just go with the current.
The soldiers can take turns rowing, so they don't consume much physical energy at all.
Moreover, they can also take turns to eat.
The coalition forces on the other side of the river can't even afford a meal!
Shifts had to be carried out very quickly, and I only had one meal the whole day.
Then at night, it didn’t stop, what the hell!
Are you preparing to defeat us in this way?
snort!
I'm afraid you're overthinking it!
At this time, Li Min was leading 10,000 Tang troops, quietly lurking towards the city of Zhenzhao.
Li Min had already observed the terrain. From where they were, there was a high mountain only twenty miles to the west.
The mountain is about eight or nine hundred meters high. At the foot of the mountain is the territory of Zhenzhao.
At an altitude of eight to nine hundred meters, the situation on the cliff is very complicated, and there is also a mountain wind.
And there is a river below the cliff, which cannot be crossed even with a rope.
But Li Min happened to cross the river here.
What they used to cross the river was, of course, a parachute.
The most suitable opening height for a parachute is between 500 and 800 meters.
This height is appropriate.
The terrain below is extremely flat.
This is a great place for beginners to skydive.
As long as there is nothing wrong with the parachute, basically nothing will happen.
As for parachutes, military factories have actually started developing them for a long time.
It was developed a year ago and 30,000 sets were produced.
Li Min did this just in case.
Unexpectedly, such quick efforts would come in handy.
After arriving at the cliff, Li Min distributed parachutes on the spot, watched the soldiers put on their parachute bags, and personally explained to them the precautions for parachuting.
However, although there was a parachute, and the King of Shu personally explained to them the precautions.
But among these 10,000 soldiers, almost all of them were afraid, and probably no one would dare to jump down.
This is an altitude of eight or nine hundred meters, and it looks dizzy!
Just jump down here, even if you have an umbrella, it won’t help!
Seeing the fear in the eyes of the soldiers, Li Min smiled slightly and suddenly said loudly: "You don't dare to jump, right? Well, whichever king will be the first to come and set an example for them!"
Li Min's words almost frightened everyone.
The King of Shu actually wanted to be the first to jump down?
Xue Rengui and Li Yuanfang hurriedly stepped forward to stop Li Min: "Your Highness, you must not do it! The son of a rich man cannot sit in the hall or endanger the wall when he walks! You can't jump!"
Li Min couldn't help but said angrily: "Go away, this is a military order! Li Yuanfang, you are the second one to jump! Xue Rengui, look at all the soldiers, you are the last one to jump!"
"yes!"
"yes!"
Even though my heart refused to let Li Xin jump.
But there was no way. Military orders were like mountains. When the King of Shu said that these were military orders, they did not dare to stop him in the slightest.
Li Min asked all the soldiers to stand on the edge of the cliff and carefully observe Li Min's movements.
Moreover, before jumping, Li Min also held a loudspeaker and explained to them in detail what they need to pay attention to when skydiving.
Finally, Li Min was ready to parachute, rushed out of the cliff, and jumped down quickly!
Almost all of the 10,000 soldiers present took a breath and exclaimed in surprise.
They saw the prince falling quickly after rushing out of the cliff. However, soon, the parachute on his body opened and his speed began to gradually slow down.
In the end, the speed was so slow that it was almost drifting.
Not long after, King Shu successfully landed on the ground and put away his parachute.
Li Min calmed down below and quickly hid aside.
The prince was the first to parachute and landed successfully, which gave these 10,000 soldiers great confidence.
The prince dared to be the first to jump and landed successfully, so why can’t we do the same?
The prince can do it, but we must do better than the prince!
Of course, what they didn't know was that their prince was not afraid of death.
But the parachute used by their prince is somewhat different from the one they use.
The ones they use are all produced by Jiannan Road Military Factory.
And their prince used one produced by the system.
The quality of the two is completely different.
If Li Min were asked to jump with a parachute produced by a military factory, he would really not dare to jump.
After all, he is afraid of death...
However, if you jump on this kind of terrain with a system product, there will definitely be no safety accidents.
Of course, none of the 10,000 soldiers actually know this.
And their prince's successful landing gave them great courage.
The second parachutist was Li Yuanfang.
Li Yuanfang also landed successfully, but after landing on the ground, her legs began to weaken and it took her a long time to walk.
Then came Li Min's personal guards, who jumped down one by one.
Finally, there are the soldiers.
As more and more people jumped, no one had any accidents.
The remaining soldiers became more and more at ease.
There were even some bold soldiers who couldn't wait to jump.
When you are in mid-air, the scenery you see from high altitude is different.
She is simply ten times more beautiful than usual. I won't even mention that feeling.
Many soldiers even fell in love with parachuting.
It took more than half a day and 10,000 soldiers to successfully jump off.
Next, they collected all the parachutes and put them down temporarily.
In the evening, they would go to attack the camp, and of course they couldn't bring their umbrellas with them.
Each of them carried dry food with them. After eating in the evening, they began to lurk towards the city of Yongzhao.
In the middle of the night, they appeared outside the city of Yongzhao.
Their 30,000-strong army was now confronting Duan Gongming.
There are only a thousand soldiers left in the city.
Because there is a natural chasm, they don't have to worry about the coalition forces coming from behind.
Therefore, the thousand people left in the front city were still soldiers transporting food and grass.
They basically left no one to defend themselves.
There were not even defensive soldiers on the city wall. They easily climbed up the not-so-high city wall, easily killed the gatekeepers and opened the city gate.
But until they entered the city, the thousands of defenders in the city had no idea.
The entire city is basically completely undefended.
Li Min first sent 1,500 soldiers to defend the city gate.
Then he led the remaining 4,000 soldiers and easily slaughtered all 1,000 defending soldiers.
Next, they quickly occupied the palace.
There were only a few hundred guards in the palace, and they were all killed.
There are actually thousands of maids and princesses in the palace.
These people were all imprisoned by Li Min.
In the following time, Li Min ordered the soldiers to take turns to rest.
The soldiers had not had a good rest for a day and a night.
But now that we are in a dangerous situation, we can only aggrieve them.
At this time, the people in the city didn't even know what was happening.
After all, the location of the palace is relatively far away from them.
The war last night was simply a one-sided massacre and did not cause much commotion.
It wasn't until they got up and went to the street that they were surprised to find out.
In one night, the city has been transformed into a human world.
However, although the people were frightened, there was not much hostility or hatred.
Because they are not living a good life under the current king's rule.
But they heard that the people under Meng Xizhao were living quite well now.
If they are defeated by Meng Xunzhao, they will also become Meng Xunzhao's citizens.
As long as King Duan Gongming treats them the same as he treated his previous people, their lives can even be better than now.
They don't care much about who is ruling them, they only worry about whether they can live a good life.
But what is more embarrassing now is actually some of the civil servants in the imperial edict.
Their king is brave and good at fighting, and he leads his troops outside.
They help the king guard the house at home.
Then their house was robbed, and they didn't even know it.
They were very afraid that the Tang army would kill them.
As a result, they discovered that they were overthinking.
Tang Jun didn't bother to pay attention to them at all.
Just ignore them.
The four gates in the city are defended by Tang troops.
Even if the people in the city want to spread the news, they can't get out at all.
Until this time, the coalition forces of Yongzhao and Mengshezhao still knew nothing about the fall of their capital.
As time went by and their food and grass were not returned for a long time, they finally felt something was wrong.
Their food and grass are all sent from the capital.
Because the distance is very close, the food and grass for the whole day are delivered every morning.
But today, it was not delivered.
What exactly is going on?
Until now, they had never thought that the coalition forces had captured their capital.
Then, they sent a thousand soldiers to supervise and help the food transport soldiers to transport the food.
These one thousand soldiers walked all the way outside this gate, and then they realized that the city gate had not been opened yet.
I've been working my ass off outside, but these sons of bitches are so unorganized.
These thousand soldiers were really pissed off.
They walked outside the city gate and beat it hard.
"Open the door! Shutter! Open the door quickly! What are you doing for food? The food and fodder for the army have not been delivered yet. Do you know that you are going to lose your head? Why don't you open the door quickly?"
Squeak!
Not long after, the city gate was opened from the inside.
The thousand soldiers were cursing and walking towards the city.
However, they soon discovered something was wrong.
Isn’t this military uniform right?
When did these guys change their military uniforms?
The next moment, they finally reacted.
I'll make a big deal out of it!
No wonder the food and grass haven't been delivered yet, no wonder the city gates haven't been opened yet.
It turns out that their city has been occupied by the Tang army!
Where is the city gate? This is simply the gate of hell!
"Run!"
These thousand soldiers turned around and ran away.
I wish my parents had given them thirty-six legs, so they could run like they had a thousand legs.
Whoosh!
Whizzing!
What greeted them was the shrill sound of crossbows.
These 1,000 people faced the fire of more than 1,000 bows and crossbows.
At such a close distance, the chance of survival is really too low.
In the end, only a few dozen people who were at the back of the team escaped.
Everyone else was killed by crossbows.
Faced with the dozens of people fleeing, the Tang army did not pursue them.
Instead, they cleaned up the scene, closed the city gate again, and started to defend.
Soon, these dozens of people were running with all their strength, panting and sweating profusely.
It felt like my lungs were about to burst, and my legs no longer seemed to be my own.
They finally escaped from the danger and ran back to where the army was stationed.
I saw these people in such a miserable state with blood stains on their bodies
The king of Yongzhao couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and an unwanted premonition suddenly arose in his heart.
"What happened in the city?"
"Your Majesty, it's not good, it's not good! The capital city has been occupied by the Tang army?"
"What?"
"You lied! How could the capital be occupied by the Tang Army? Where did the Tang Army come from? How could the Tang Army exist?"
Wang Veda, the king of Zhenzhao, did not believe this was true at all.
But now, the food has not been delivered. Of the thousand soldiers he sent, dozens of them were killed and escaped. But they couldn't help but not believe it.
Did this damn Tang Army fly from the sky?
Why did he capture his capital in just one night without making any noise?
Damn! How could this happen?
Now, what should they do?
Now, they are faced with the consequences of having no food and grass and being attacked from both sides.
They have to evacuate!
It's really too dangerous to stay here.
Veda and the commander of Mengshe Zhao discussed it and both decided to withdraw.
Veda led an army of 20,000 to retreat first.
Mengshe ordered the 10,000-strong army to be cut off.
Because Veda is very anxious now, he is anxious to know the situation in the capital.
See if you can conquer the city in a short time.
If not, they will have to retreat quickly.
It would probably take an hour and a half for all the 30,000 troops on the other side to cross the river.
It would be best if they could capture the capital within an hour, otherwise, they would have to retreat.
At this time, Mengshe ordered 10,000 soldiers to stop behind.
Veda led the army and quickly rushed to the north gate of his capital.
On the river, Duan Gongming, who had arrived early and continued the confrontation, saw that Yongzhao actually retreated, and his pupils could not help but shrink slightly.
Could it be that the King of Shu in the Tang Dynasty had already occupied the capital of Xueyuzhao?
If not, why did he retreat so quickly?
But, is it that easy?
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