In the Liaodong Peninsula, the battle between Xin Shixiong's troops and the enemy forces in Beishe City was extremely fierce. The Goguryeo army in Beishe City was charged into battle by two thousand elite heavy cavalry led by Pang Ben. Guo Siben also assisted him, and directly defeated the big model Da Yanman. The main force killed one person and fell on his back.
Yan Man died on the spot, and the remaining troops fled back to Beishe City.
Because Yu Wenshu's main force had successfully passed through his own defense line, Xin Shixiong's central army set out, leading the northern and southern garrison troops Shi Wanshou and Linghu's troops, to pass through Yang Wanshi's defense and attack Beishe City.
Half of Yang Wanshi's 4,500 men guarding Lotus City were killed. He himself also suffered a blow and received an ax blow on his back. If his followers hadn't helped him with the blow, he would have died right then.
In fact, the damage from this ax was not serious. After all, the boy was wearing refined armor. However, Yang Wanshi felt that he was about to die and must have internal injuries, so he handed his guards to the prison guard Wei Fengnian. He himself was carried on a stretcher and sent back to Liaodong City.
I have already made a meritorious service, I can't be greedy anymore, otherwise I will lose my life to enjoy it.
It was not smooth sailing for Mai Tiejangbu from the beginning. After all, he was facing the famous Goguryeo general Eulji Mundeok who had repelled the Sui army's expedition twice in history.
They are determined to fight guerrillas with you. They will attack wherever your defenses are weak. They will run away after the attack. They will never be greedy for merit. For a while, they will be overwhelmed by the wheat iron staff, but there is nothing they can do.
It is undoubtedly shocking news that a dam has been discovered on the Yalu River.
As the main vanguard, Yu Zhongwen had no choice but to stop and did not dare to go further south. Once someone opened the gate and released the water, the entire army would be annihilated.
"It's so dangerous. If the pharmacist hadn't foresighted it and sent someone to investigate in advance, I would have suffered a big loss this time." Yu Zhongwen had already met Li Jing to discuss the issue of crossing the river.
Li Jing frowned and said: "We have found out that there are enemy troops stationed at Feiyanling's dam, and it is surrounded by mountains. Their formation relies on the favorable terrain, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we cannot capture this place, our army will not be able to cross the river. "
Deputy General Manager Tian Shishi said: "Time waits for no one. If everything goes well with the General Manager, we should have landed. After our army crosses the Yalu River, we will inevitably encounter the main enemy force at the Sa River. I'm afraid that the General Manager won't be able to wait." , take the lead in attacking Pyongyang."
Zheng Detong, who recorded the incident and joined the army, said: "The possibility is not small. The navy who comes to the general management does not carry much baggage and can only wait for us for twenty days at most. Beyond this period, he has to take the initiative to attack. Although the navy has a huge force , but it’s not like we have the advantage of refining weapons.”
Most of the navy who came to protect the children were not equipped with refined weapons. First of all, the Jianghuai navy traveled on the sea and would only wear some light soft armor. This way, the body can be flexible and coordinated, and will not be shaken by the bumps of the big ship. He couldn't stand firmly, and besides, the thirty thousand Lingnan soldiers were not used to wearing iron armor, so they wore more lightweight rattan armor.
That is, some generals and several thousand elite infantry, equipped with refined weapons, are not many in number.
Liu Shilong, the consolation envoy, interjected: "Although the military situation cannot be delayed, your Majesty still needs to make a decision on such a major military matter. I have sent someone to report to Liaodong. Let's take a break and wait for the news."
Li Jing was dumbfounded: "It will take ten days to go back and forth from here to Liaodong at full speed. Our army will spend ten days here in vain, which may delay the important event."
Liu Shilong said patiently: "Don't be anxious, pharmacist. The problem of the river dam cannot be solved, and it is useless for you to be anxious."
"Why can't it be solved?" Li Jing said: "The dam is on the east side, and the main force of the General Guards is also on the east side. Send someone to inform you immediately, and ask the General Guards to immediately divide the troops and seize the dam with all your strength. Then our army can cross the river. If you have any questions, please report Your Majesty, the time wasted cannot be made up."
Liu Shilong smiled and said: "Your Majesty has said: Every military advance and stop must be reported and reported. Don't be specialized. Everyone performs their duties. The Chief Wei has the things to do as the Chief Wei, and the pharmacist can't assign others, right? "
Li Jing looked helpless and looked at Yu Zhongwen.
Yu Zhongwen pondered for a long time and said: "Send someone to the rear to inform the general manager and let him make a decision."
Li Jing's face was expressionless.
After Yu Wenshu received the news, he directly ordered the army to rest and recuperate in place. When the deputy general manager Dong Chun learned about it, he rushed over and said:
"Why did the army rest?"
Yu Wen said: "The dam blocks the river and the soldiers are not allowed to enter. They must report to Your Majesty before they can advance or stop."
Dong Chun frowned and said: "If our army stops moving forward, it will inevitably delay the opportunity to join forces with the general manager. I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
Yu Wenshu said with a smile: "It may not be smooth sailing over here to protect the child. Don't worry, he won't move when I don't arrive."
Why do you think they won't move? You can’t control others, Dong Chun said:
"Wei Xuan's department is in the east. The Chief Supervisor can ask him to prepare and send troops to move towards the dam. Once His Majesty's decree comes out, we can attack immediately."
"This move is not appropriate to scare the enemy," Yuwen said: "After passing the Yalu River, there is the main force of the enemy's Wang Division. If the enemy's movement is revealed early, we are afraid that the enemy will come to help, and it will be more difficult to fight."
Dong Chunku advised: "General manager, time waits for no one. We should at least make Wei Xuan prepare in advance, otherwise he will not be able to make time to mobilize his troops before the battle."
"Yes, I will say hello to him. Dehou (Dong Chunzi) doesn't need to worry," Yu Wenshu said calmly.
The Yinshi Master on the side looked at Dong Chun: "Don't be anxious. Your Majesty still needs to decide on such a big matter. You, me, and the chief manager do not have the right to make a decision. Otherwise, if we rush in and cause casualties, who will be responsible?" Take the blame?"
Dong Chun sighed helplessly and sat down.
Yang Guang, who was in Liaodong, stepped down from the main seat and came to the front of the stretcher. He glanced down at Yang Wanshi lying on it, curled his lips and said with a smile:
"Where is the injury?"
Yang Wanshi pretended to say: "I was injured in the back, and now I can't stand up. Fortunately, I have lived up to your majesty's high hopes. The situation on the peninsula is already bright. In less than a month, Beishe will definitely win."
I don’t have high hopes for you, Yang Guang said with a smile:
"You are not afraid of life and death. You kill enemies for your country. I am very relieved. Go down and recover from your injuries."
After saying that, Yang Guang waved his hand, and someone carried Yang Wanshi down. At this moment, Yang Xuangan was covering his face in his seat and crying.
He was the only one crying in the entire hall, and his voice was particularly clear.
Yang Yue scolded angrily: "You bastard, put away your childish form. How can you be allowed to act like a woman in front of His Majesty?"
He was really angry. I still don’t know what you want to do? Guarding a mountaintop for half a month, is this called meritorious service?
Instead, Yang Guang smiled slightly: "Wan Shi did not disappoint me this time. Xuangan is concerned about his brother's injury, so it is understandable."
Yang Xuangan heard the taste, "Oh, I won't cry anymore, Lao Wu is so bad this time that he can get some merit."
Then, I saw Xuangan saying: "I am not thinking about my brothers, but I am feeling the loyalty of my family to His Majesty. It can be seen by the sun and the moon. There are those who charge into battle like Yang Yuanqing, and there are those who are not afraid of life and death like Yang Wanshi. I am happy for them. I am crying tears of joy."
Oh, it's so round and beautiful this time. Yang Yue raised the corner of his mouth.
"Well said!" Yang Guang laughed and said, "Everyone in the Chu Gong family is loyal and loyal. I know this. Some people say that I treat you too kindly, which is really nonsense."
Yang Yue hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is so kind, and I am so flattered that I can only do my best to repay your kindness."
Pei Ju spoke up and said, "Xuangan donated generously and privately donated grain to Zhang Xutuo of Shandong. He is loyal to the emperor and the country, and is beyond the reach of his ministers."
Pei Ju was also an old yinbi. He deliberately helped Yang Yue and the others to talk to him, just so that Yang Yue and his family could relax their vigilance against him. He also wanted to remind Yang Guang that they had personal relationships with important border officials.
"Is there still such a thing?" Yang Guang pretended to be stupid.
In fact, he had known about it for a long time, but Yang Guang felt that this was what Yang Xuangan should do, so he did not publicize it to the outside world.
The two Huangmen from Menxiasheng who were responsible for reporting the matter immediately knew what to do.
Yang Da said: "This is indeed the case. I have just received the report and have not yet had time to report it to Your Majesty."
That memorial letter had been left at home for seven or eight days.
Yang Guang suddenly looked pleased and said to Xuangan:
"That's why, your daughter is the Crown Princess, and Xuangan did not disappoint me."
What he means by this is that your daughter is already a princess, so stop thinking about asking me to reward you. Isn't this what you should do?
Xuangan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's kindness will never be repaid in this lifetime."
That's right, Yang Yue is very impressed with his eldest nephew today. You have become more capable recently, which shows that Yin Jiang and I scold you more often, and it works.
At this time, a military report was delivered from the front. After the officials learned the content, their expressions changed drastically.
"Wei Xuan should be ordered immediately to lead his troops to seize the dam," Niu Hong said anxiously: "I am afraid that I have landed to protect my children, and time is running out."
Su Wei frowned and said: "If I go to attack, once the enemy opens the floodgates, the flood will surge so fiercely that even Yu Wenshu will not be able to cross the river within half a month. Shouldn't we force the crossing as soon as possible?"
"It's too late," Yang Yue sighed: "It will take five days for the military report to be sent to Liaodong. The fighter planes have already been lost. If we had immediately led the army to attack when we found out, the enemy garrisoned the dam would not have time to ask for instructions and might not dare to attack. Gate, now Yuwenshu's main force is approaching the Yalu River, and people will release the water at any time, so he will be alone to protect his children, and the situation is difficult to change."
"Then what should we do?" Ming Ya, the Minister of War, said. He was convinced by Yang Yue, because he had been sitting here, but he could predict in advance that the enemy troops ahead would store water and build dams. This vision was worthy of being battle-hardened. Boss.
Su Wei said with an ugly face: "So, we can only force the enemy to open the floodgates as soon as possible, while our main force waits for the water to drain out?"
Yang Yue nodded and said: "That's all. Now it's up to Wei Xuan. It was Lai Liulang who discovered the dam. He will definitely inform Wei Xuan immediately. If Wei Xuan can take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness, he can send troops with lightning speed. , there is still a possibility of recovery.”
This time he was right again.
Lai Zheng is here to protect his son. Doesn't he know that his father will be in danger if the main force cannot go down?
Therefore, he and Li Jing immediately requested Wei Xuan to send troops urgently and march in the dark toward the dam.
Wei Xuan was a ruthless man. For the first time in history, he went on an expedition to Goguryeo. Among the nine armies, he was the only one who survived.
He did not participate in the second expedition to Goguryeo, but instead assisted the acting king Yang You in Daxing. After Xuangan's rebellion, he led his army to Luoyang to quell the rebellion. Passing through Hongnong County halfway, he dug up Yang Su's grave. , the bones were taken out and burned to ashes.
At present, he has personally led an army of 10,000 to join Laizheng, and will storm the dam at nightfall.
(End of chapter)
