Before the war began, there were originally more than 200,000 soldiers and Goguryeo people in the Yantongshan camp and the camp outside Goguryeo City. After the war, only more than 30,000 people escaped, and the rest were either burned to death or killed by the Sui army. Killed or taken prisoner. The results are not brilliant.
This attack and fire attack not only killed the most enemies since the Sui army's eastern expedition to Goguryeo, but also broke the record of the fire attack on Gaobiling in terms of the number of enemies killed, becoming a brand new record for the Sui Dynasty.
The difference is that the soldiers burned to death at Gaobiling were their own people after all, so Yang Su and Qu Tutong were criticized. Qu Tutong, who set the camp on fire, is still reviled and cursed by the people of Bingzhou. However, the nature of Yang Ji's fire attack was completely different, because the objects he burned and killed were all actual enemy soldiers and civilians. If this great victory was conveyed back to the Sui Dynasty, the people of the Sui Dynasty would definitely be favored. Unanimous praise, rather than calling him cruel.
The same thing is that both fires played a decisive role. When the results of the Battle of Yantong Mountain came out, the Goguryeo defenders in the small and medium-sized cities on both sides of the Haicheng River all surrendered after hearing the news.
Yang Ji did not waste time on these small and medium-sized cities. After joining forces with Yang Lun, the two brothers immediately marched towards Jian'an City in the west.
Jian'an City is located in the estuary area where the Haicheng River merges into the Liao River. Not far from the opposite bank is Dongshan County, Liaodong County. It is also an important link and important fortified city used by Goguryeo to defend the Sui army from crossing eastward. Previously, Yuan Ziche led 60,000 elite troops to guard the city, but he and deputy city lord Yang Xian went out in full force and were completely burned by Yang Ji's fire, leaving this majestic city without soldiers to guard it. When the Sui army came with a great victory, the civil and military officials of Jian'an City surrendered without hesitation.
Taking stock of the supplies in the city, Yang Ji laughed and said, "Gao Yuan is also learning to be smart here in Jian'an City!"
Jian'an City is both a majestic city and a strategic location in Goguryeo. According to the characteristics of Goguryeo's monarchs and ministers who wanted to fight but were afraid of fighting, they immediately stocked up a large amount of grain and grass supplies in important cities. However, the materials collected by Yang Ji in Jian'an City were very small, not even enough for about 50,000 cavalry for half a month. This is obviously because the Goguryeo monarchs and ministers had eaten in Xincheng, Guiduan City, Xuantu City, Xincheng and Hengshan City. After the loss, all the supplies in the city were transferred away.
After asking, it turned out that it was indeed transported to Liaodong City by the Goguryeo people.
"We are not short of food. Even if there is not a grain of rice left, it will not affect the expenditure of our army." Yang Lun was not very concerned about this result. Because Goguryeo has attached great importance to the Liaodong Plain, the frontier of the confrontation between the two countries, since the eighteenth year of its founding. Over the years, they have continued to store various materials in major cities in Liaodong, and the grain purchased from the Yuyang system of the Yuan family has also been stored separately. It was hoarded in various fortified cities in Liaodong in an attempt to fight a war of attrition when the Sui Dynasty attacked, prompting the Sui army to retreat due to poor logistics. However, until the war started, except for the supplies in Liaodong City, most of the remaining supplies were It was cheaper for the Sui army.
The Eastern Expeditionary Army of the Great Sui Dynasty could only rely on the materials they paid to their own city, which could last for at least a year. What's more, the food that Yang Ji traded with the famous families was successively sent to Liaodong County, so they There is no need to worry about food and grass at all.
This is also the benefit of having fewer soldiers; if dozens or millions of troops are mobilized, the number of people eating horse chews every day is a shocking astronomical figure, not to mention the total consumption of the entire war.
"That's true!" Yang Ji nodded with a smile and asked, "Brother, what do you think we should do now?"
"What else can we do? Naturally, we must expand the results and fight to the end!" Yang Lun expressed his attitude, and then expressed his opinion: "Before the war, we divided the battlefield into three. Most of the territory in the Liaodong battlefield It has been recaptured by me during the Sui Dynasty. As long as the nine major cities headed by Liaodong City are captured one by one, or the Goguryeo army is trapped in them, then the southeast and north-east plains of Liaoning and the Liaodong Peninsula will be safe."
"As for the battlefields of Qianshan-Yalushui-Sashui, as long as General Manager Zhou Fashang annihilates the defenders of the inner city, the rest will not be a concern, so the focus is on the battlefield of "Sashuishui". It is not only the third battlefield, but also the core area of Goguryeo. Once our army enters it, the Goguryeo soldiers and civilians will most likely fight us to the death. In addition, it is necessary to prevent soldiers and civilians in this area from crossing the Sa River to support the Qianshan-Yalushui-Sa River battlefield. However, General Manager Zhou has limited troops. He must attack, defend, and prevent the soldiers and civilians who have regained the land from rebelling. If he cannot
Crossing the boiling water and capturing the inner city in time will be tricky. "
Speaking of this, Yang Lun emphasized again: "The nine major cities in Liaodong have high and solid defenses, sufficient supplies, and more troops than our total military strength. At this time, they not only threaten the newly recovered territory at all times, but also contain the main force of our army; if Failure to annihilate it as soon as possible will not be conducive to the subsequent battle. In my opinion, even if we cannot capture Liaodong City in a short time, we must capture its eight horns and annihilate the enemy's life in the battle. power so that it no longer becomes a huge threat."
Yang Ji also had the same idea. He pondered for a long time and said to Yang Lun: "As my brother said, as long as Gao Yuan cannot escape, the southern part of the Liaodong Plain and the Liaodong Peninsula will be safe, so there is no need to leave so many people in this area. Troops. Brother, gather up the troops and go south to take over the Sasu defense line, so that Manager Zhou can free his hands and feet to fight Eulji Indeok."
"I knew it would be like this when you asked." Yang Lun glared at Yang Ji angrily, but he also knew that Yang Yichen, Li Jing and other deputies were trapped in the Liaodong battlefield. Currently, he is the most suitable. Yang Ji did not refuse the arrangement, and said sternly: "You can go to the south, but there must be no mistakes in Gaimou City, Anshi City, and Lishan City. Each city must have at least 5,000 defenders. So calculated , I actually have very few available troops, so you have to find a way to supplement my troops, otherwise, I won't be able to achieve any effect even if I get to the south."
Yang Ji said: "As for the military strength, I have already prepared it for my brother!"
"Where did you get the soldiers?" Yang Lun asked curiously.
"These are the prisoners used by the imperial court to build the official roads of the Western Liaoning Corridor!" Yang Ji said: "When the imperial court was building the official roads of the Western Liaoning Corridor, in order to speed up the progress of the project, they sent all the prisoners from the five states of You, Ji, Henan, Yan and Qing. They were sent to build roads. In addition, there were many slaves purchased from foreign tribes in the northwest, with a total number of nearly 100,000. Among them, 35,000 were transferred to Yanshan North Road to transport grain. Before the war, I attacked the grain transport team in order to annihilate it. Xi Zhong's remaining troops ordered Zong Luohu and Xue Wanjun to reorganize 6,000 people. They all said that these men were strong and brave in battle, and that these soldiers abided by the law very much in order to get rid of their merits. Later, they asked You and Li Zixiong, Deng Hao organized 30,000 prisoners and 20,000 slave soldiers."
After explaining to Yang Lun, Yang Ji told the location of the army: "Li Zixiong brought 30,000 troops to Liaodong City to join forces with Yang Yichen and others, but there are still 5,000 troops commanded by Deng Hao on the other side of the Liao River. Youzhou county soldiers and 20,000 new troops; these troops can be given to you."
"Then I have to thank you very much." Yang Lun finally understood why Yang Ji was so generous. It turned out that he had been prepared for it. He was surprised and happy and said, "Can you also give me some slave soldiers?"
Yang Lun knew that Yang Ji always liked to use slave soldiers composed of foreign captives and slaves. In order to make these people work hard, he also used the "five-class system" similar to the military merit system to give these slave soldiers hope; and these people wanted to perform meritorious service. , became the people of the Sui Dynasty, and they were particularly dedicated whenever they were ordered to attack fortresses. What's more important is that even if they all die, the court will not need to compensate them.
Which general wouldn't like this kind of soldier?
"Deng Hao has 10,000 slave soldiers in his hands." After Yang Ji finished speaking, he warned with some worry: "Although the slave soldiers say they don't need pensions, they are free human resources after all. Don't waste them intentionally. "
Yang Lunmeng nodded: "Of course, of course!"
"I have also made general arrangements for the captives and surrender of Goguryeo troops!" Yang Ji added: "After the war is over, I plan to transfer them all to Yizhou and Liangzhou to build roads, so if you can, try not to kill them. "
Yang Lun said speechlessly: "Then you still "made them mutiny" before? "
"I had no choice at the time, and I didn't have any extra soldiers to guard them. In desperation, I had no choice but to let them mutiny, otherwise something big would happen. But now, it's different."
"I see!"
"You rest in Jian'an City while waiting for Deng Hao!" Yang Ji thought about it for a moment, then took out a command arrow and gave it to Yang Lun: "Only two thousand soldiers from Youzhou counties and counties are required to guard the other side, and the rest will be guarded. Transfer here. After you leave, let Deng Hao lead 3,000 soldiers from Youzhou counties to manage local civil affairs."
"General, I obey!" Yang Lun stepped forward and bowed, and respectfully took the arrow.
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After the explanation was completed, Yang Ji did not stay; he left Jian'an City with his army and galloped toward Songshugou City in the northeast.
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Songshugou City is the southern gate of Liaodong City. It has more than 13,000 garrison troops, but the main general is a coward. He was originally ordered by Yuan Ziche to attack the Sui army led by Yang Ji, but when He was discovered by Sui army scouts and knew that Yang Ji was leading the army to march towards Yantong Mountain. He did not dare to go south to harass him, so he turned around and ran back.
He thought that Yuan Ziche had an army of more than 100,000, and Yang Ji, who had only a small number of soldiers, could not and would not dare to divide his troops to attack him, so he rested and camped near Naogoumen. However, accidents often come unexpectedly. Although Yang Ji had a small number of troops, he gave Yang Yan 3,000 troops and horses and asked Yang Yan to choose the opportunity to defeat the Goguryeo army. As a result, the Goguryeo army, whose leader was fearless and incompetent, suffered a tragedy. , was caught off guard by Yang Yan, and after a fight, the Goguryeo army was defeated miserably.
Yang Yan crossed the Naogou Gate, crushed the deserters to Songshugou City, and occupied the important south gate of Liaodong City - Songshugou City, almost without a fight, thus providing great convenience for the arrival of Wei Yunqi and Wang Xingben.
At present, the military and political affairs of the city are temporarily in the hands of Wei Yunqi, while Wang Xingben, who has a higher military rank than him, has become deputy general.
The reason for this reversal was mainly because the two had been colleagues in Liangzhou for several years and both belonged to the King Wei clan.
When Yang Guang was still the prince, Wang Xingben, Wang Bian, Wang Wei, Yao Junsu, Gao Junya, Dugu Sheng and others were all the top ten generals of the East Palace and Yang Guang's confidants. They were all important members of the prince faction. But after Yang Guang ascended the throne as emperor, the original princely faction naturally split into the Weiwang faction, the Yang Su party, and the Yuwenshu party... Wang Xingben and others did not have their own "party/leader", and they stayed in Liang for a long time. State, so naturally and indistinctly, he was classified into the King of Wei lineage by others.
Wei Yunqi is not only more capable than him, but he is also a die-hard member and core member of the King Wei Clan. Wang Xingben and others have far less status and prestige within the King Wei Clan than him; coupled with Yang Ji's hurried killing spree. In the city of Goguryeo, there was no telling who was the leader and who was the deputy, so Wang Xingben acted according to the rules of the King Wei clan: of course Wei Yunqi, who was more capable and had a higher status than him, was the leader.
When Yang Ji led his army northward, Wei Yunqi didn't know that he had occupied Jian'an City, nor did he know that he had separated his troops from Yang Lun. But at this time, he received an important military information from the scouts: the military information said that Goguryeo's 60,000 elite soldiers and 30,000 civilians deployed on the east bank of the Liao River had abandoned the Liao River defense line and were running toward Songshugou in a mighty manner.
Wei Yunqi didn't know the results of Yang Ji's battle or the progress of the war, but he knew the strategic value and strategic position of the gun to Songshugou City. However, the real problem is that the more than 10,000 soldiers are tired troops who have traveled long distances and fought continuously. When he thought about the fact that the enemy army he was about to face was the "Yuan Family Army" with a large number of people, strong combat power, and well-equipped equipment, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
He was actually not worried about dying in battle. After all, he was also a general who was used to seeing life and death. He was more indifferent to life and death than many ordinary people. What he was worried about was losing Songshugou City and betraying the trust of Yang Ji and his soldiers.
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This army, consisting of 5,000 defenders of the city and 5,000 young men, escorted a large amount of grain, grass, supplies, and siege equipment southward. "
Wei Yunqi tried his best to calm down, and after thinking carefully about the two pieces of military information revealed by Yang Yan, he asked with some confusion: "I can understand the invasion of 30,000 elite cavalry. But the enemy in Licheng City has a lot of accumulation." The Ying army has already mobilized in full force, and was wiped out by the king in the area around Lishan City. How can there be any defenders in Li City? And where did you get the military information, General Yang?"
"General!" Yang Yan bowed his hand and explained: "This news was reported by a subordinate of General Hulu Jin. He said that he was from Licheng. Because of General Hulu's reform, his tribe was brutally purged by Goguryeo. , and these 10,000 defenders and young men were mainly composed of the defenders of Songshugou and the deserters who had a lucky escape from Licheng. The general felt that they were not lying, so he specially reported this military information to the general."
Wei Yunqi asked: "Where are these people?"
"They asked our army's scouts to be brought into the city and are waiting outside the house." Yang Yan said.
When Wei Yunqi heard this, he immediately said, "I have something to ask them. Please invite them in."
"I will obey your orders."
