Therefore, it was not difficult for Wang Junlin to guess that even if other generals and ministers did not have such detailed and accurate maps as his own, many people must have raised objections to the battle plan formulated by Yang Guang.
But so far, the information sent by Xu Jingzong and Shen Guang did not mention that anyone went to Yang Guang about this matter, and no one dared to raise it.
Obviously no one wants to offend His Majesty the Emperor and get killed.
In addition, Yang Guang still ignored the life and death of his subordinates and demanded that all troops be ready within three months, all ordnance and equipment must be ready, all food and military pay must be ready, and more than three million civilians must be mobilized on time and on time
In place.
The army is okay. Military orders are overwhelming. Once an order is issued, no matter how tight the time is or how many difficulties and troubles there are, it will be enforced.
As for the equipment, food and fodder, Yang Guang also made solid preparations for several years. The tax revenue of each county and county increased and increased again and again, just to conquer Goguryeo.
However, in the past few years, various types of labor have made the people resentful. If he wanted to recruit more than three million laborers from all over the country, Wang Junlin knew very well what this meant.
This was undoubtedly a further loss of popular support, the foundation of the Sui Dynasty's rule, and pushed the people even further to the opposite side, becoming enemies of the government and the imperial court.
It is conceivable, and this is actually the case. During the recruitment process of more than three million people, many people will die, many families will be broken up, and many people will fight against the government because they are unwilling to serve a life of nearly death, and are cowardly.
Those who are brave become refugees, and those who are brave become bandits, bandits, thieves, and water thieves.
"Sir, according to the information we have, the first batch of the Liao army has already set off from various places on the 15th of the first lunar month. Each army is forty miles apart, and the company and camp are gradually advancing." Shen Guoer, who had rushed back from Goguryeo, immediately said
After being involved in the conquest of Goguryeo and in charge of intelligence for more than a year, Shen Guoer became more and more meticulous and comprehensive in his work. Many issues had already been considered in advance without Wang Junlin having to say more.
Wang Junlin knew that he could not stop Yang Guang from conquering Goguryeo, so he had to secretly prepare according to the established plan. On the surface, the navy was going to conquer Goguryeo, but he did not have to worry about anything. Du Ruhui was responsible for the labor recruitment in Fanyang County, and Liu Ziming was responsible for the food and grass.
The naval chief, Zhao Chen, tried his best to prevent him from interfering, so naturally he was too lazy to pretend.
"Is there anything special about it?" Wang Junlin couldn't help but ask, remembering the various farces Yang Guang caused during his conquest of Goguryeo in history.
Shen Guoer thought for a moment and said: "According to the reports from our spies in Liaodong, the emperor ordered one drum set at the front of each army, eighteen drums each, including large drums, small drums, Changming drums, and Zhongming drums.
There are two instruments each, one for the back and two for the instrument, four for the singing flute and eggplant, one for the festival drum, four for the Wu flute, four for the transverse flute, eighteen large horns, and several small horns. They are asked to play along the way.
The purpose is to make the emperor and ministers of Goguryeo hear the drum music across the sea, know the power of the Sui Dynasty, and come to ask for surrender without fighting."
Wang Junlin sighed, just shook his head and said nothing. Shen Guoer continued: "Because we have to maintain the military appearance, the soldiers and horses cannot move too fast. On the fourth day of February, His Majesty set up a military base at Tuli Mountain in Wanghaidun (Liaoxi County, Jinzhou).
The altar is dedicated to the Yellow Emperor and other gods of the past dynasties."
"Based on the speed of the army, when will the emperor arrive at Huaiyuan Town, Liaohe River?" Wang Junlin asked, looking at the map.
Shen Guoer immediately said: "There is news from the Lan Yiwei Mansion branch office in Liaodong. Based on the speed of the army from Zhuojun to Wanghaidun, it can be estimated that the army under the emperor's personal command will reach Huaiyuan on the west bank of the Liao River by the middle of next month at the earliest. town."
"According to His Majesty's decree, I will also go to Liaodong to meet His Majesty and listen to his combat instructions face to face, and then return to Fanyang County to lead the navy to coordinate His Majesty's army to victory." Wang Junlin sneered, "Guo'er, go and prepare. Wait, then follow me to Liaodong."
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"In just a few months, you are going to travel far away again. In the bitter cold land of Liaodong, you have to take care of yourself. You have done so many things in Fanyang County, and maybe some things will reach Yang Guang's ears. This time, I specially asked him to When you go to Liaodong and see him, you have to be on guard, so you must be wary of the emperor. Keep that powerful weapon called the musket that Xiaoyu made for you close to your body..." Chen Danying followed Wang Junlin to the salt field to bid farewell to Wang Junlin. In the house Help Wang Junlin tie up his scarlet cloak.
"You should be careful in Fanyang County. Don't rely on your martial arts skills to run around all day..." Wang Junlin held Chen Danying's little hand. After several months of hard work, Chen Danying finally got pregnant last month. Although the weather was sunny, the wind blowing from northwest to southeast in Fanyang County in winter was dry and cold. He didn't want Chen Danying to come to the salt field to deliver her, but she couldn't overcome her temper after suffering this hardship. But Chen Danying Now that I'm pregnant, my temperament has become a bit verbose.
Wang Junlin tightened his cloak, glanced at Xiang Xiang standing beside him, and said, "Xiang Xiang, I'm not here, you must take good care of my wife."
Xiang Xiang glanced at Yang Kongchan in the corridor outside with some jealousy, and immediately said: "Xiang Xiang knows, sir, don't worry."
Yang Kongchan was wearing a Confucian shirt, a sheepskin fur to keep out the cold, and a fur hat with a folded brim. She looked like a handsome young man. She and Shen Guoer were going to follow Wang Junlin by sea to reach Liaodong.
When Wang Junlin and Chen Danying said goodbye, Yang Kongchan endured the cold and stood outside the corridor waiting, but secretly looked at Chen Danying outside the door, secretly wondering what Chen Danying thought of her and how she felt about following Wang Junlin. What did he think? But in order not to annoy others, he honestly hid outside and did not meet him.
Du Ruhui will still stay in the county and be responsible for the civil affairs and labor recruitment of Fanyang County. Liu Ziming is responsible for the logistics of the army and the finance of the salt farm. Nie Xiaoyu is in charge of Snake Island. Now Snake Island has become the most critical link in Wang Junlin's forces, among which There are too many hidden secrets, and Wang Junlin is really worried without Nie Xiaoyu personally taking charge.
In this way, the only people who can discuss with him are Shen Guoer and Yang Kongchan. Wang Junlin went to see Yang Guang this time to make a last-ditch effort. Naturally, he couldn't say some things to Yang Guang in person, but he We need to do some things to get Yang Guang to take back his absurd battle plan as much as possible.
The northwest wind is strong, and there is a sea current along the coast heading south, but the speed is not very fast, which does not prevent the fleet from breaking through the waves and heading east. There are yellow sand ridges in the sea east of the salt field, which is not conducive to the passage of large ships, but after passing this sea area, continue to the north. There is a tidal channel. Except for Wang Junlin's naval force, no one else knows about this deep water channel.
Along the way, he rode the wind and waves, compared the Big Dipper with a star board, and traveled northward as fast as a horse. At dawn on February 25, Wang Junlin stood on the refitted Wanshi ship and saw the outline of the coast of Liaodong.