A cloud of water splashed high on the shore, engulfing the figures of thousands of Sui soldiers who jumped from the bridge. The water spray dispersed, and the figures of the Sui soldiers were again in front of everyone, but a little less. The river was fast and cold.
The bridge was about to be completely broken and destroyed, and the water was too deep to turn back. The Sui soldiers roared tragically and jumped off the pontoon one by one with red eyes. They followed Mai Tiezhang and rushed to the other side. In fact, they were also going to die.
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The siege on the other side of the river lasted for an entire afternoon and finally came to an end.
Eleven generals of rank 5 or above, including Zuowuwei General Mai Tiezhang, Wushanglang General Qian Shixiong, and Yingyanglang General Meng Jincha, were killed on the east bank of the Liao River. Zuowu, Zuotun, and Youwu had three guards of 40,000
None of the more than 3,000 elite soldiers survived.
Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, who witnessed this scene, fell into a crazy rage. On the spot, he ordered his guards to push Yu Wenkai, the Minister of Industry who was responsible for supervising the construction of the pontoon bridge, and more than a dozen officials who were responsible for reconnaissance and inquiry into the river to be beheaded.
show to the public.
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Three days later, when the news of the disastrous defeat of the emperor's million-strong army in the first battle reached the ears of Wang Junlin who was on Bailing Island, although Wang Junlin already knew the result, he still couldn't help but cursed in his heart: "This is almost the same as historical records.
Exactly the same.”
"Send a message to Xu Jingzong. I specifically asked him to report in the name of the Lanyi Guards to pay attention to the upper reaches of the Liao River and be careful of the Goguryeo people sending people to destroy the pontoon bridge. Why did this happen still?" Wang Junlin shouted with a gloomy expression.
Zhang Tiangang agreed and went to deliver the message. At this time, Shen Guoer hurriedly came over and said: "Master Xu sent an urgent message to explain. He wrote three times to remind the emperor that the emperor asked Yu Wenshu to be responsible for handling the matter."
"I don't expect anything more from the arbitrary emperor and the favored ministers who are selfish and dare not take responsibility. If they beat theirs, I'll beat mine!" Wang Junlin sighed, feeling completely dissatisfied with Yang Guang and the court he led.
disappointment.
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After winning the battle, Yuan Taizuo sent an envoy across the Liao River that night to meet Yang Guang, who had come to discuss peace.
Moreover, when the Goguryeo envoys came, they also brought the remains of fifteen Sui generals including Mai Tiezhang and Qian Shixiong.
Yuan Taizuo expressed the hope that His Majesty the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty could understand the panic of "a small country is afraid of death and dares to fight against a trapped beast", forgive them for their reckless behavior of having to fight today, and asked the Sui Dynasty to withdraw its troops.
Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty did not hesitate at all and directly refused the request to withdraw his troops, and gritted his teeth and said: "One day later, I will order people to continue building bridges. Whether to fight or surrender, you, the people of this small country, can decide for themselves!"
The Goguryeo envoy still wanted to make excuses, but Yang Guang ordered them to be driven out.
The generals looked at the corpses of the fifteen generals and asked the emperor to fight, but they all carefully stated that after a few days of rest, Liaodong City would be razed to the ground.
However, Yang Guang said: "This Eastern Expedition is being followed by envoys from ninety-nine countries. If we break our trust, how can we convince them in the future? Goguryeo is a small barbarian country. We must defeat Goguryeo as soon as possible and cannot rest any longer.
Otherwise, I and the great Sui Dynasty will be completely ruined."
If Wang Junlin were here, he might think of the word "the emperor's baggage", which is very similar to those celebrities in later generations who have been surrounded by brainless star-chasing fans for a long time, really regard themselves as superior to others, and often have some "star baggage".
The generals originally wanted to have a truce for a few days and renegotiate the battle plan, but seeing Yang Guang's determination, they had no choice but to obey.
On the second day, Yang Guang went in front of the army and personally held a white silk cloth to wash the faces of fifteen generals including Mai Tiezhang. He issued an edict to commend the fifteen generals, saying: "With great ambition and great dedication, he accompanied Mo to question his crimes and was the first to enter the battlefield." , He is a man of high integrity and righteousness, and his deeds are preserved in his death. He is sincere in his words, remembers and mourns, so he should be honored and honored. He should display his virtue with praise."
He was posthumously awarded the title of Guanglu Doctor, Su Guogong, and Yiwu Lie in public. Other generals also received awards and posthumous titles.
But from beginning to end, Yang Guang never thought about the more than 10,000 craftsmen and civilians who died, and even the more than 40,000 soldiers of the government did not order any extra rewards for their families.
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"Our initial goal of landing in Annan County, Goguryeo is to capture Nanyangzhai, an important seaside town in Goguryeo, so that Goguryeo will be attacked from both sides."
"According to the information obtained by our spies, Nanyang Village is only a small village with a thousand people stationed there. However, due to the dangerous terrain, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Although we can capture it, it will take at least two days and cost at least two casualties. We need 500 to 1,000 people, so we have to outsmart them."
"Our spies in Goguryeo have obtained the documents and tokens. Guan Xiaotong led his 3,000 men dressed as Goguryeo troops and sneaked into Annan County, Goguryeo in batches at night. With the help of our spies, they gathered together and from Heading south from the north, they used fake documents and tokens to falsely open the gate of Nanyang Village, and then entered Nanyang Village in the name of aiding defense. They quickly controlled Nanyang Village and disarmed a thousand Goguryeo people."
Wang Junlin pointed at the large map and issued the combat determination and plan that he and his generals had discussed and deduced for many days before finally deciding on it.
"The second combat target is Daluo City. This step will be carried out after controlling Nanyang Village. Daluo City is one hundred and twenty miles north of Nanyang Village, with a city wall of twenty-six steps and a wall of three feet and five feet high. Garrison There are about 3,000 troops. The difficulty of this battle in Daluo City is that there are no cities along the way for defense and supplies, and a siege is inevitable."
Yuchi Jingde raised his hand and asked: "Sir, there will always be villages controlled by Goguryeo on the way, and there will be some food in them. Let's not be polite to these Goguryeo people."
Wang Junlin glared at Yuchi Jingde and said: "When we invade the enemy's territory, we must try our best not to arouse the hatred of the Goguryeo army and people. This is extremely detrimental to us, and I have ordered Shen Guoer to lead people in advance. After entering Annan County of Goguryeo, she asked her to arrange people to spread rumors that the Sui army only came to seek revenge from Yuan Taizuo and Yuan Gaesumun. Therefore, we should not harm the people of Goguryeo unless necessary. Of course, we would kill any enemy people who dared to attack us. "
Wang Junlin knew very well how terrifying it was to be caught in the People's War waged by the enemy. Historically, after Yang Guang's million-strong army was dispersed, nearly half of the soldiers fell into the People's War waged by the Goguryeo people. Few of them escaped. , many years later, there were still savages transformed by the surviving Sui soldiers in the mountains and forests of Goguryeo.
Yuchi Jingde chuckled and said, "My lord, please continue."
Wang Junlin continued: "If Goguryeo still does not withdraw from the siege after Daluo City is attacked, we will build a fortress near Daluo City. At the same time, I will order the 30,000 Fanyang County navy led by Zhao Chen to approach from other places. , made a landing gesture, and harassed the border towns of Goguryeo along the coast."
"After we capture Daluo City, we will make preparations to attack Annan County. There are many Goguryeo defenders in Annan County. Lu Han, Guan Xiaotong, and Yuchi Jingde's 10,000 Army Corps are the main force in the land battle. One thousand of the 10,000 navy troops will stay at Nanyang Village, 2,000 at Daluo City, and the rest will be used as a reserve. Depending on the situation of the battle, it will be decided whether to transfer to Annan County..."