In the ninth month of golden autumn, the world will have a good harvest.
After the first crop of wheat was harvested in Qu and Bo states of the Han Empire, the entire granary of the Han Empire was suddenly rich, and even the air was quietly filled with a faint smell of corn.
The body is warm and lustful, and the heart is filled with food for supremacy.
With the golden autumn grain harvest, Emperor Liu Yan immediately ordered Prince Liu Huai to command the three armies, recruit grain and grass, build soldiers and armor, and prepare to destroy Goguryeo according to the results of the previous court meeting.
The king issues an edict, the prince takes command, and all the departments related to pre-war preparations. Who dares not to pay attention to them?
In half a month, just half a month, more than two million pieces of food, cotton-padded clothes, armor, and bows and crossbows needed by the army were ready.
Twenty days after the imperial edict was issued, Prince Liu Huai and Huwei Zhonglang General Liu Bi took the emperor's edict, held a Han family banner, rode two high-headed and fast horses, rolled up the tiger and guarded ten thousand soldiers, and left Chang'an at night.
In order to catch him by surprise, Liu Huai obeyed the arrangement of his father Liu Yan and did not make any sacrifices to heaven and earth. Even the extremely important red tape of saying goodbye to his mother and queen was waived by Liu Huai, and Liu Huai was told to hurry up and set off to take advantage of the Qin army. Before the horse arrived, there was a killing spree in Gaojuli.
Along the way, under the care of Changshui Guards, ten thousand Tiger Guards went out day and night, marching silently, passing through Dezhao, entering Lingyuan, and passing through the Lingyuan Mountains, non-stop, and lasted for one and a half months, and finally disappeared without a trace. He arrived quietly at the foot of Taibai Mountain, which is covered with snow all year round.
Northern Xinjiang has majestic mountains and rivers, flat land, and endless white snow. When Liu Huai arrived for the first time, he saw a pear tree overwhelming the begonias and thousands of pear blossoms overwhelming the mountains and rivers. He couldn't help but feel bold.
Today, me! Liu Huai! Armed with heavenly soldiers and generals, how could a small Goguryeo dare to disobey? How dare you not surrender?
From the perspective of Liu Huai, who had already freed himself from the shackles of his father, as long as Liu Huai, the commander-in-chief of his expedition to the east, came to the east, commanded the army to suppress the border with the emperor's edict, and defeated the Goguryeo army, wouldn't it be a matter of smooth sailing and easy success?
Thinking of this, Liu Huai was in a good mood. When the horse whip moved, the man and horse were like white elves that had broken free from the restraints, running freely under Taibai Mountain.
Behind him, thousands of troops followed him from afar, raising dust and snow in the sky.
After the excitement passed, Liu Huai hung up his mink fur and looked up at Taibai Mountain with his sword in hand. The water of Xiabai River flowed by him, crystal clear. Between the clear water of Baishan Mountain, Liu Huai was so powerful that Taibai was nine thousand feet away. He waved his whip and pointed to the east, speaking boldly. He wrote a poem, "The horse is too white to pass through thousands of mountains, and it rides on the red dust like a shooting star. In this life, I should learn from Huo Qubing and swing my sword directly at Wandu City."
The atmosphere has been heightened to this point. It would be unreasonable for the other generals and commanders who came with Liu Huai not to show their concern for public or private affairs and not make some expressions.
Cheng Guo, who was beside him, was deeply touched after hearing Liu Huai's heroic words. He immediately turned over and dismounted, raised his hands and shouted, "I am willing to follow the governor to make great achievements and overcome rebellion and triumph!"
When the soldiers heard the sound, the crowd roared together, and the sound of victory over rebellion continued for a long time!
The snow in the Taibai Mountains can't help but shiver!
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Three hundred feet away, under a piece of light snow, a cursing voice passed through the layers of light snow and barely managed to reach the ground: "Prince, if you have nothing to do, just say a few words!" Damn it, you Huweiwei are following the ghost, what are you calling? It's okay this time. With this shout, everyone in the world will know that your prince Liu Huai and Hu Weiwei have come to the north.
hehe!
I guarded you silently and worked tirelessly all the way. With this voice, my brothers who were the water guards all did it for nothing!
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The cold wind was blowing, and after Liu Huai had had enough fun, he did not stop on the endless snowy plain. After a short sigh, he ordered the army to set off!
Two hours later, at the foot of Taibai Mountain, those noble princes from the south of the Yangtze River who still wanted to enjoy the scenery in late autumn had already been driven away by Hu Wei Zhonglang. Liu Bi, the special Han-made Si'a-style rectangular tents, were dotted in the southern section of Taibai Mountain. , stars surrounded Liu Huai's extremely eye-catching Chinese army tent like a moon.
The Changshui Guards were distributed fifteen miles away from the army. They ate ice and grain, had no money for cooking fires, and silently performed reconnaissance missions.
The large tent of the Chinese army where Liu Huai was located was the most luxurious in the world. Carpets made of tiger skins were spread all over the tent. Upon closer inspection, there were no gaps; gilt cups and emerald plates were waiting for them shining with golden light. On the red sandalwood table case, there is priceless value; the incense of Fuhui Incense from White Horse Temple lingers in the tent, calming the mind; eight golden nine-branch lanterns are regularly scattered around the tent, and the lights are brilliant.
In the eyes of ordinary soldiers, this style is completely like a beautiful building, but in Liu Huai's view, this is not enough, far from enough, and it can only be barely lived in!
The entire Chinese army tent had no atmosphere of marching and fighting at all. Only in the center of the tent, a sand table map of Goguryeo's landscape and troop distribution was laid out in an orderly manner by the soldiers, and the tent had a hint of marching atmosphere.
Liu Huai was casually leaning on the table, closing his eyes and concentrating, not even looking at the sand table.
In the Chinese army's tent, which was as warm as spring, in addition to the prince and governor Liu Huai, who was sitting at the banquet with courtesy, there were also Liu Bi, the general of Huwei Zhonglang, and Li Changhong, the general of Changshui, who had just been promoted from Tingwei by Liu Huai. Cheng Guo, who was promoted by the warden of the temple to the military commander of the General's Palace, Huan Wen, the commander of the military camp of the General's Palace, Wang Biaozhi, the Taiwei Sizhi, Chen Buye, the right captain of the Weiwei Palace, and the person who took care of Liu Huai's daily life. Gentle Aunt Lan.
Judging from the distribution, four of the seven were princelings, which shows that Liu Huai attaches great importance to this trip.
In terms of abilities, Liu Bi, Li Changhong, and Chen Buye, who were sent by the emperor, are warriors in the realm of things, Cheng Guo is a warrior in the city-breaking realm, and Aunt Lan is in an unpredictable realm that no one knows. The combination of these five people can defeat More than 95% of the masters in the world.
Although Huan Wen was only in the armor-removing realm, he was extremely good at military camp management and dispatching. Wang Biaozhi successively assisted Taiwei Liu Qian and Jiang Cang in reforming the military system, and was extremely proficient in military laws and marching rules. Although the two of them are not good at martial arts, they are very knowledgeable about the internal affairs of the army.
This lineup is not weak.
Judging from their positions, the emperor also sent two of the twelve guards to assist Liu Huai, and even Chen Buye, who was in charge of inspecting the palace gate, was also sent, which shows Liu Yan's doting on Liu Huai and the importance he attached to this battle. .
In addition to this lineup, plus the five generals stationed in the eastern border, including Taibai General Mo Jingchun, Wuning General Mou Yu, Wuci General Sun Hui, Xiangping General Liu Qin, and Houcheng General Liu Han, they can deal with a small Goguryeo. , even a fool thinks he will triumph and win.
Even the strict and steady Wuning General Mou Yu couldn't help but say to his subordinates after seeing the lineup of this Eastern Expedition, "Taibai General Mo Jingchun used his army to invade Goguryeo twice in ten years, turning the rivers and seas upside down. Thousands of miles in length and breadth. I think today’s Eastern Expedition lineup is enough to raze Goguryeo to the ground.”
Such a strong lineup also became the most important reason why Liu Huai, who had never understood military affairs, felt confident at this time.
At this time, Liu Huai was yawning profusely, caressing his pet dog Jiang Nanxue, with a fearless look on his face, and was about to fall asleep on the soft mat.
The generals were all recuperating on their own, or expressing their condolences in a low voice, and did not appear to be discussing the military situation at all.
Chen Buye was neither a princeling nor a very upright person. He felt unhappy when he saw that the general and the generals were arrogant and underestimating the enemy. He raised his hand and asked with a smile, "Grand Governor, at this time, the last general should What to do?"
Liu Huai woke up after hearing the sound. He took a sip of the tribute tea he had brought all the way from Chang'an and said, "Wait!"
"Oh?" Chen Buye held up his hands in a dignified manner and asked for advice, "I would like to listen to the teachings of the governor."
"According to the order of my father, I will lead the Eastern Governor-General to conquer the Eastern Territory and command the five armies in the east to attack Buchen." Liu Huai said with burning eyes, "As soon as the five armies arrive and take a short rest, 150,000 elite troops will immediately With the power of fire and electricity, we crossed Taibai Mountain and raided Goguryeo. When the enemy saw our Han banner, they would look at the wind and drop it. Maybe when the king of Goguryeo heard that my army was coming, he would come over and present the jade seal of the state. "
At this point, Liu Huai felt so happy!
Chen Buye was very unhappy: since ancient times, military power has always been based on the sword, never in the dignity.
At this moment, you, Liu Huai, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Campaign, have not even made detailed arrangements for what route to take, where to attack first, who will be the vanguard, and logistics and supplies. Is it possible that 150,000 people are going to swarm up and quickly rush to the east? Goguryeo, and then spray them to death with spit?
snort! The prince, the prince, is just an empty shell who can only speak eloquently!
Chen Buye was a very upright man. He was about to leave the table to remonstrate, but Liu Ben next to him grabbed his sleeve under the table.
This subtle move by Liu Ben made Chen Buye frown slightly. He said in a very low voice, "Brother Liu, do you want to stop me from being a loyal minister?"
I saw Liu Ben shaking his head hurriedly, lowering his head and whispering politely, "Brother Chen, don't be anxious, you are not a loyal minister of the Han family. Look, the direct ministers of the governor have not spoken yet, so we are not in a hurry."
Chen Buye glanced around and suddenly realized.
Compared with the prince's party led by Liu Huai, he was only an outsider. Huan Wen and Wang Biao were descendants of a famous family. They had read poetry and books, engaged in military affairs for many years, and were popular men under the prince's account. How could they not succeed? Do you know the principle of being careless and underestimating the enemy? Can you not know that the army is marching out and forming its troops?
Both of them chose to remain silent at this time, so it would be abrupt and ill-timed for him, an 'outsider', to speak at this time.
Chen Buye then thought about it: This Eastern Expedition has gathered stars, not to mention himself and Li Changhong, the two commanders of the Twelve Internal Guards, nor the young talents under Liu Huai's command, but the five Eastern Border troops who participated in this battle. Mo Jingchun, Mou Yu, and Sun Hui in the army are all talented generals. Just one of these three people can beat the Goguryeo Kingdom to pieces. With such a heroic general and a mighty army, what did he have to worry about?
Under such a psychological effect, even Chen Buye himself felt that his speech was redundant.
But just now, his slight attempt to get up had already attracted Liu Huai's attention. At this time, he didn't say anything and just sat down, a little deliberately. Under the tension, Chen Buye secretly suppressed his thoughts, breathed out from behind, and let go. He farted loudly, causing everyone in the tent to look sideways.
Chen Buye said in embarrassment, "Dear, great governor, I'm going to have a bad stomach. Hurry, hurry like the law!"
After he finished speaking, he didn't care what the people in the room thought, and immediately ran out of the tent, holding his stomach, leaving everyone hugging each other and laughing.
