Yang Guang met Li Jing in private, at the Huiyou Hall where he cultivated his moral character.
However, Li Jing was summoned after being left out for many days.
Li Jing was naturally fully prepared for the emperor's summons. Under Yang Guang's instruction, Li Jing pointed to the map laid out in the palace and explained his views on the expedition to Goguryeo.
Yang Guang also listened very carefully. In fact, he was never ambiguous when it came to important matters. It was just that sometimes it was outrageous, and the outrageous ones were not ambiguous at all.
Li Jing stood up and said: "Soldiers never tire of deceit. Goguryeo is ready and waiting for the arrival of my army. I think the timing of sending troops should be used to confuse the enemy."
Yang Guang nodded and said: "Why are you confused?"
Li Jing said: "Now everyone knows that His Majesty intends to lead a large army to conquer in the spring next year. So Goguryeo must take strict precautions at this time. I think that at the beginning of spring, a small group of elites should be sent to raid first, which will be conducive to the investigation. Exploring the enemy's defense layout can also disturb their minds."
Li Jing was also very helpless, because Comrade Yang Guang did one of the most taboo things for military strategists in ancient and modern times, which was to play a bright card.
When the Great Sui Dynasty attacked Goguryeo, who would be in charge of the twenty-four routes and where they would go from? He actually informed the world in advance that Goguryeo already knew.
The key point is that this is not a way to confuse the enemy. This is actually how they arranged it.
This is the same as playing cards in Landlords, because the cards are so good, but it doesn't matter if you lose in Landlords, losing in a battle is no joke.
Yang Guang is too arrogant.
Li Jing's suggestion was to make up for his arrogance.
It's a pity that Yang Guang didn't listen, he only smiled and said:
"My decision has been made and I will not change it, otherwise the world will regard me as a person without faith."
Li Jing felt helpless. In fact, he also knew that he probably couldn't be persuaded, but the pros and cons still had to be explained clearly in advance.
"In this case, troops need to be quick. Our vanguard must cross the river as soon as possible and go straight to Liaodong City. This city is the most fortified city in the northwest of Goguryeo. It must be captured at any cost. As long as Liaodong City is captured, our army can use this as a solid foundation. Fortress, sweep the surrounding mountain cities, control the Daliang River and Xiaoliao River, and open up a way south. As for Fuyu City in the north, it only needs to be besieged, and it is not suitable to fight."
To the north of Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo, there are five fortified cities, Liaodong City, Buyeo City, Naomi City, Wugu City, and Beshe City. In addition, there are also more than 200 large and small mountain fortresses built. , very difficult to chew.
Li Jing's plan is to ignore Fuyu City in the north, capture Liaodong first, then occupy Wu Gu, surround Beishe (Dalian), and open up a channel to attack Pyongyang from the south, hoping to meet up with the naval forces coming to protect him as soon as possible. As long as he captures Pyongyang, after capturing Gao Yuan, the rest can be taken care of slowly.
This strategic policy is roughly the same as Yuwenshu's. The only difference is that Yuwenshu hopes that after occupying Liaodong City, the nine-line vanguard army will attack Pyongyang with him and Yu Zhongwen as the main forces, and the remaining seven lines will support from the east and west to block the surrounding areas. Enemy troops in the mountain city.
But there is a problem with what he does, that is, once he cannot capture those mountain cities, he and Yu Zhongwen's main force will be held back.
Li Jing, on the other hand, was relatively conservative and believed that the road to the south should be cleared before he could consider attacking Pyongyang.
One is radical and the other is conservative, which one do you think Yang Guang will listen to?
"I have heard about your prudent leadership of the troops. The prince often praises you in front of me," Yang Guang said calmly: "However, the navy that came to protect the children rushed to Pyongyang by sea. If you use your method to protect the children, We arrived early, but the main force on the land route has been delayed, and the water and land cannot care about each other. There may be changes in one of them, and any changes will be unpredictable and unfavorable to the overall situation."
The navy troops that came to protect the children were actually covering the land route and were responsible for holding back the main force in Pyongyang so that they did not dare to move the army away from the capital, thus reducing the pressure on Yuwen Shu.
Therefore, the navy also needs to set off early. If he arrives late, the main force of the garrison in Pyongyang can be freed up to attack Yuwen Shu in the north.
Although Goguryeo's territory was small, it had a large number of troops. It was very difficult for the Sui army of more than one million to launch a battle here.
Because Goguryeo is also a place with many mountains and few plains. First of all, Changbai Mountain is the northern barrier for people. Buyeo City and Inner City are all in mountainous areas and are very difficult to navigate. The best and smoothest road is Liaodong and Wugu. , Pyongyang line, but this line cannot accommodate too many troops.
Everyone knows that the Sui army must be taking this route, so the armies in other parts of Goguryeo are bound to put huge pressure on this march route. As long as they can force the Sui land and water to not care about each other, it will be half successful.
Li Jing believed that we should not act too hastily and that we should slowly open up this line before we can attack Pyongyang. Otherwise, if we are caught, the situation will be extremely critical.
Yang Guang still disagreed, because Goguryeo intended to separate the land and water armies of the Sui Dynasty, so the Sui Dynasty had to ensure that the two armies would meet up as scheduled, and it would not be appropriate to do it sooner or later.
After all, this route to attack Goguryeo is along the coast. If Laihu'er cannot destroy Goguryeo's navy, other people's navy can harass the coast. But after it is destroyed, if Yu Wenshu cannot catch up, Laihu'er will It would be very dangerous. Either evacuate directly or go ashore to fight. These are the only two ways.
In fact, there is only one way, which is to go ashore, because they are here to protect the children and dare not retreat, but if they go ashore, they will be alone, which is very dangerous.
Therefore, Yang Guang hopes that Yu Wenshu can arrive at the designated location as soon as possible and attack Pyongyang with Lai Huer.
"You just said that soldiers are valuable and quick, and I agree," Yang Guang said: "The situation on the battlefield is changing, and the opportunity is fleeting. You are so conservative at such a young age. It shows that you are just a siege. A strong general, but not a handsome man."
Li Jing felt helpless. The terrain of Goguryeo was complex and it was an easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack place. After years of management, there were fortifications all over the country. How could it be so easy for the army to march straight into it? Their defense on this line must be extraordinary. If they really follow Yu Wenshu's instructions, they will definitely trick Lai Huer.
The emperor did not adopt both suggestions, but Li Jing did not give up.
Because what he just said is a big strategic plan, and he is here to win the marching director. Since he can't change the big strategy, then he can change himself.
"I am willing to lead the elite troops to attack Liaodong and Wugu, and surround Beishe. They will form the flank of the army on the west route to protect the main force as it moves south smoothly."
Yang Guang smiled and said: "Today in our Sui Dynasty, we have the advantage of refining steel. Our soldiers are strong and sharp, and they can be said to be invincible. The enemy chieftains in several cities will surely fall in the wind. Liaodong and Wugu are already vulnerable, no matter who goes there, they will be defeated." the same."
Li Jing was stunned and felt despair. It seemed that the emperor had a prejudice against him. Perhaps it was because the advice just now was contrary to the emperor's original intention, so the emperor did not want to use him anymore.
Then, Yang Guang said again: "But I still want to give you a chance. You are mature and prudent and can be used in state affairs. However, when you are using troops, things sometimes go wrong. The prince has high hopes for you, and so do I. This time, I will go north to teach Yang Su Forget everything I gave you, lead the troops well, and don’t let me down.”
Li Jing was immediately overjoyed and said: "I must die to thank Your Majesty."
Yang Guang smiled and nodded: "Duan Wenzhen from the Ministry of War has told me that the prince has already arranged everything for you at the Ministry of War. I will let you replace Zhao Xiaocai and command the Youxiao Guard headquarters of 30,000 people, plus the 20,000 Youwu Guards where you are. There are 50,000 elites in total. Xin Shixiong and Mai Tiezhang will be under your command and will be responsible for the main Western Front flank. Specific matters can be negotiated with the Ministry of War."
Li Jing half-knelt on the ground and said with a military salute: "If I make any mistake, I will die to apologize."
"Go down and get ready," Yang Guang waved his hand and Li Jing withdrew.
Next, Yu Shinan, who had been packing up the books next door, came in. He was the emperor's daily servant, an absolute confidant, and knew secrets that others didn't know.
"Does Bo Shi think the prince's suggestion of half grain and half goods in Yongji Canal is reasonable?" Yang Guang asked.
Yu Shinan sorted out the books on the bookshelf and said with a smile: "If you want the horse to run, you have to give it some grass. I think the prince's method is a strategy that takes the overall situation into consideration and is feasible."
Yang Guang smiled and said: "He is too talkative. Now everyone will go to him to plead for mercy. It's like I am unreasonable and only the prince is reasonable."
"They are afraid of Your Majesty, but not the Prince. The reason is just as Your Majesty said, the Prince is easy to talk to," Yu Shinan said with a smile.
Yang Guang nodded: "This is very much like Zhao'er. He is more tactful than domineering. He has to do a lot of things for others. If one day he doesn't do it, he will be hated by others immediately, and he will have a headache in the future. when."
"People's hearts are like this," Yu Shinan nodded.
Yang Guang said: "Get the letter from the prince this morning, and I will take a look at it again."
Yu Shinan took out the letter from his family from a pile of files. Yang Guang had already read the contents of the letter. The prince wanted to recommend Yu Wen Jingli to be the comforter under Li Jing.
In fact, Yang Guang didn't plan to use Li Jing at first. It was only after seeing his son's letter that he changed his mind.
Because in his son's letter, Li Jing's appointment as the marching commander had been regarded as an established fact, as if Li Jing would definitely go.
In an ordinary family, the father will also take into account his son's thoughts, let alone the royal family. Of course, the emperor needs to take into account the prince's thoughts. In fact, Yang Guang cares most about the prince.
Because the prince is under one person.
So Yang Guang handed the letter to Yu Shinan and asked him to read it. After Yu Shinan read it, Yang Guang asked with a smile:
"How is it? Do you still think the prince is easy to talk to?"
Yu Shinan smiled and said: "Then it seems that Your Majesty has to change his words just now. There is more than enough tact, but not necessarily enough domineering."
Yang Guang laughed and said, "Tell me, how should I change it?"
After Yu Shinan thought for a while, he said: "Lift a heavy weight as if it were light, and lift a light weight as if it were heavy."
It's shallow. You can't understand. Do you think he put Yuwen on the front line as punishment? They are paving the way for Li Jing.
He originally opposed me setting up a comfort envoy, so it can be seen that Yu Wen Jingli's arrangement was aimed at Li Jing, so that Li Jing could lead the army with peace of mind and peace of mind.
This child's scheming is not something you can understand.
Easy to talk to? I said he is easy to talk to, so is he easy to talk to?
Yang Guang smiled and said: "The eight characters Bo Shi are just right."
(End of chapter)
