In Liaodong City, the City Lord's Mansion had welcomed a new guest. The current ruler of Goguryeo, the Governor of the East, Quang Gaesomun.
As the commander-in-chief of the 450,000-strong alliance army, Quang Gaesomun did not have it easy.
A pair of jade-like hands gently reached out to Quangaesomun's temples and gently massaged them. Without turning around, Quangaesomun took a deep breath and quietly enjoyed the massage from the person behind him.
"Marshal, you are too tired." A crisp voice like that of an oriole rang out from behind Quainesomun. He slowly closed his eyes and enjoyed the crisp and pleasant sound by his ears.
After a long while, Quan Gai Su Wen sighed deeply and pulled the woman behind him to sit on his lap. Under the candlelight, she was a young woman with an elegant temperament and graceful bearing. However, there was a hint of temptation between her brows. She was quite beautiful.
This woman was none other than the concubine that Quainai Suwen had taken in three years ago. Her name was Qingping, and she had just turned eighteen this year. She was twenty-two years younger than Quainai Suwen, but who cared about age?
Qingping was a Han, but Quangaesomun didn't care about her. He liked her very much, and marrying a Han was very common in Goguryeo. Quangaesomun always felt that Goguryeo women lacked the temperament of Han women, and were a little petty. Even for this Liaodong battle, Quangaesomun had brought her along.
If he won, he would have a beauty he loved to share with him. It was a happy thing in life. If she lost, it would be her honor to let her go to the netherworld with her to be husband and wife.
"General, you seem to be very troubled." Qing Ping had no idea what Gaesomun was planning. Otherwise, her face would have been deathly pale. At this moment, she gently rubbed Gaesomun's furrowed brows.
Hugging Qingping, Quangai Sumen sighed deeply again and finally said,"Qingping, do you know why I rebelled this time and why my attitude was so unyielding? I joined forces with Baekje, as well as the Yuhan soldiers, Shiwei, Rouran, and the remnants of the Tu army. Should they form an alliance to resist the Great Tang?”
Qing Ping shook her head cooperatively. She looked at Gaesomun with a puzzled expression. Curiosity killed the cat.
As if he had found an outlet to vent, Quangesomun blurted out all the anguish he had hidden in his heart.
"Back then, the Great Sui Dynasty attacked Goguryeo three times. Under the pressure of the Sui Dynasty's endless army, Goguryeo had no choice but to submit to the Sui Dynasty. However, after four major wars, Goguryeo was left with nothing but starving corpses and corpses.
But unexpectedly, the Great Sui had been dragged down by the three Liao conquests and was now suppressed by the Great Tang. Originally, this wasn't a big deal, but to this marshal's surprise, the Great Tang had developed far too quickly. The Great Tang's Shu brocade, porcelain, tea leaves, liquor, and that glass mirror were now everywhere in Goguryeo. A single mirror actually cost a hundred taels of silver. Which noble family in Goguryeo doesn't have a mirror? Some even use the amount to determine their wealth.
Over the past ten years, our Goguryeon has been losing more and more money, and even the army's silver has become a huge burden for our Goguryeon Dynasty. As for those nobles, they only know how to live in a drunken stupor, learning from the Han and discussing the Dao. In another ten years, my Goguryeo will have no salary to pay, and our strength will be weakening. In my lifetime, my dream of unifying Silla and Baekje and conquering the Central Plains is about to be shattered.
This should have been simple, as long as we cut off all trade routes, but Goguryeo is a vassal state of the Great Tang, so how can we cut off its trade routes?
In recent years, the Great Tang has defeated the Turks, conquered Gaochang, and quelled the civil strife. According to my secret reports, the Great Tang's army is growing stronger and stronger, and the country is becoming richer and richer. The Great Tang's Emperor, Li Shimin, is a fierce and ambitious man, willing to kill his brother and imprison his father for the sake of the throne. In addition to the feud between Goguryeo and the Central Plains, there will definitely be a war between them.
Gao Jianwu had grown old all these years and was no longer as wise and decisive as before.
To think that building a thousand-li-long Great Wall on the border would be enough to stop the Great Tang's army was truly a joke. To think that they would even disband their army to show Goguryeo's submission and extinguish the Great Tang's desire to conquer was simply foolish. I have tried to persuade him many times, but that old man ignored me and even wanted to strip me of my military power. How hateful, how hateful.
For the sake of Goguryeo, how could I not kill him? Only I, Quan Gaesomun, can restore Goguryeo to its former glory, no, to an even greater glory.”
Gaesomun's expression was ferocious as he gritted his teeth. It was obvious that he was extremely dissatisfied with Gao Jianwu. Every time he mentioned Gao Jianwu, his fists would be clenched tightly.
"General, it is said that the Great Tang only sent one hundred thousand soldiers this time, while we have four hundred and fifty thousand.”Qing Ping couldn't help but comfort Gaesomun when she saw his veins bulging.
Unexpectedly, Gaesomun shook his head and sighed."There are less than 300,000 brave warriors in this 45-strong army. In just a few days, only An City and Liaodong City are left in Liaodong. This is far beyond my expectations. I also heard that Gaimou City, Beisha City, and Baiyan City all fell overnight. " Damn it, Gaimu City is too far away from Liaodong City. Sending an army to attack will disrupt my entire plan. It would be great if the other party could come to Liaodong City.”After saying that, Gaesomun felt that it was a little funny. How was that possible?
After saying that, Quang Gaesomun was a little depressed." And after this war, regardless of whether we win or lose, the wealth that Goguryeo has accumulated over the years will be gone. Furthermore, the war has made it impossible for farmers to farm, and in the coming year, the land will be filled with starving people. The country will be in a state of ruin again. Although the land is large, the population is too small. It can't compare to the tens of millions of citizens of the Central Plains Dynasty.
This is my lifelong dream, and I wonder if it will ever come true. I really want to see you dance for me in the Great Tang's Taiji Palace.”
At this point, Gaesomun's slightly dazed eyes gradually gathered together and became brighter and brighter. They were filled with something called desire and greed.
"Yes, I will wait for that day. I also believe that Marshal will definitely win this time.”Qing Ping looked at Gaesomun with admiration.
Seeing Qingping's gaze, Quangai Sumen burst into laughter as he hugged Qingping tightly and said arrogantly,"Qingping, I've long heard of Li Jing. It is my greatest wish to fight him today. As for that arrogant Crown Prince of Great Tang, I will personally behead him in the future and gift his head to Li Shiming. My great ambitions will begin with this Battle of Liaodong. You are fortunate enough to witness my glory and the glory of Goguryeo." Hahaha."
Qing Ping had a gentle smile on her face as she gently leaned into Gaesomun's embrace. However, a strange look flashed across her eyes. Even her gentle smile hid a hint of coldness that was difficult to detect.
The lovely dividing line.
It was already very late at night. The sky was as dark as ink, and half of the moon was hanging diagonally. The stars were shining, but the starlight was pitifully little. This was very rare on a midsummer night.
Outside Liaodong City, in the endless military camp, torches that looked like stars could occasionally be seen. However, at this moment, they carried a desolate feeling as they flickered alone in the dark night.
The wind only started to blow at midnight. At first, it was gentle and moved the treetops and leaves on the plain. Later on, it became more and more violent. The strong wind was almost as fierce as a wild ox. It swept across the plain outside Liaodong City and rushed forward...
The wind on the plains was still blowing, and the floating soil particles hit the tent, making a rustling sound. The torch on the wooden fence outside the tent was still struggling for the last time. From time to time, a bright spark would burst out, and then a wisp of black smoke would rise. No matter how one looked at it, it looked like the last ray of light.
After the wind blew, the night fog came and began to cover the entire Liaodong Plain. The midsummer night began to feel a little cold. Under the hazy moonlight, the last shadows of the stars finally disappeared. The air seemed to have suddenly become heavy. Those who were familiar with Liaodong's climate knew that this was the precursor to a storm.
It had to be said that Li Zhi's luck was really good. When he arrived at Liaodong City, he happened to encounter such good weather.
"Xiao Gui Zi, don't you think I'm lucky? I wanted to ambush you, but the heavens immediately sent me such good weather.”Little Li couldn't help but raise his tail again.
But this time, not only Guihai Yidao, but even Jiang Ke and the other generals could not help but nod their heads. They had just arrived outside Liaodong City tonight, and they had encountered such the best weather for a sneak attack. They were really lucky.
Jiang Ke suppressed the excitement in his heart and stepped forward,"General, now we…"
"What a beautiful summer night, tsk tsk…Jiang Ke, listen up." Li Zhi was still lamenting a moment ago, but in the next second, his voice suddenly became stern.
"I am here."
"Lead 2,000 Dragon Cavalry troops to break through from the left flank and set fire everywhere to disrupt the entire alliance army camp."
"I accept your orders." Jiang Ke was so excited that his voice trembled.
"Guihai Yidao, listen up!"
" Here I am!" Guihai Yidao, who was about two meters tall, knelt on one knee. His voice was blown away by the cold wind as soon as he shouted.
"Lead the 2000 dragon cavalry to break through from the right flank and search for the alliance army's rations.”
"I accept your orders."
"All the other soldiers, follow this commander and charge through the camp gates. This commander is going straight for the alliance army commander's tent. Tonight, this commander will lead the troops to march thirty thousand miles across the camp, hahaha.”
"I swear to follow the commander for thirty thousand miles.”The generals roared.
In the darkness of the night, on the vast plains of Liaodong, the nine thousand Dragon Cavalry soldiers were advancing at full speed. However, they were slowly splitting into three arrows that were visible to the naked eye. They were shooting towards the endless allied army tent. Tonight, they were destined to be drenched in blood.
The lovely dividing line.
In the main tent of the central army, the northern governors Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen were drinking with each other. Currently, the armies from the entire Peninsula and the northern grasslands were gathering at Liaodong City. Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen had been busy all day. With so many soldiers eating, drinking, defecating, and sleeping every day, there were also occasional conflicts and fights. In just ten days, the two of them had already lost weight.
It's windy tonight, and it looks like it's going to rain heavily. It was rare for the children to be quiet. The two of them hid in the cowhide battle and drank some wine to relax.
"Yanshou, what do you think of this war?”Gao Huizhen was drunk, but she still asked in a low voice.
Gao Yanshou's mind had to clear up a little. He thought for a moment and said,""This time, I was confident of victory. The Great Tang has sent an army on this expedition, and its military strength is far weaker than ours, but I believe we will also suffer heavy losses in the end.”
"I don't think so. We'll definitely be injured in this war, but as long as we win, those people from the Central Plains will be disappointed. When the time comes, our army will go south and plunder people and treasures. We might be able to recover quickly, or even win.”Gao Huizhen shook her head confidently.
"Let's hope so. As long as we win this war, our Goguryeo will no longer be a vassal state of the Central Plains, and we can truly proclaim ourselves as an emperor.”Hearing Gao Huizhen's affirmation, Gao Yanshou's worries lessened significantly. Coupled with the effects of alcohol, he could not help but look forward to the future.
"Haha, you're right, you're right. When that time comes, we will be able to drink such good wine every day. Damn, this wine is really f * cking expensive. Those Han people are really cunning.”Gao Huizhen raised the crystal clear liquor in her cowhorn cup and cursed.
"That's right, that's right. When the time comes, we'll imprison the Han people and make them slaves. We'll make them brew good wine and weave silk for us every day. Haha, this is so satisfying.”Hearing Gao Huizhen's interesting words, Gao Yanshou couldn't help but join in the fun.
"Alright, cheers." Gao Huizhen raised her cup and drank it all.
"Hmm, why is it so noisy outside?”Gao Yanshou frowned and asked in confusion.
"F * ck, these bastards. They still can't stop making a fuss at this time. I'm going to whip them to death.”Gao Huizhen had been angered by these reckless men from the grasslands these past few days. She picked up her whip, got up, and walked toward the tent door.
However, just as he walked out of the tent, a figure suddenly rushed out and knocked Gao Huizhen into the ground. The person who came in was also frightened and did not know what to do.
"You bastard, did you eat a bear's heart or a leopard's guts? How dare you bump into me?”Gao Huizhen sobered up a little after being hit by this, and she began to whip him.
Gao Yanshou looked at the wailing figure on the ground. Yes, it was his own guard. He quickly stood up and stopped Gao Huizhen. Ignoring Gao Huizhen's fall to the ground and her constant cursing, Gao Yanshou shouted at the trembling guard,"What's the matter? How dare you barge in without reporting?”
"General, no…Not good, the Tang army is attacking." The guard hissed. The feeling of the whip hitting his body was really not good.
"What? What did you say? Say it again." Gao Yanshou broke out in a cold sweat. He stepped forward and grabbed the guard's collar.
"Will... General, the Tang army's cavalrymen ambushed our camp. There's a fight outside.”The guard felt a chill in his heart, but his words were very smooth.
" Oh no!" Gao Yanshou cursed under his breath. Gao Huizhen, who was beside him, had also heard the guard's words. She was already 90% sober. The two of them looked at each other, and Gao Yanshou let go of the soldier. Gao Huizhen also got up from the ground, and the two of them rushed out of the camp with tense faces.
The lovely dividing line.
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