Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3018 Navy Comes
The rest of the people were also in doubt.

Ordinarily, although Anshicheng is an important town in eastern Liaodong, with nearly [-] Goguryeo elite guards, Cheng Yaojin's task is not to capture Anshicheng, but to cut off the support behind it, making it an isolated city, disrupting the morale of its army, and heading for the main force. Prepare for the strong attack, so there won't be any big problems, right?
The military newspaper was placed on the desk, His Majesty Li Er patted it fiercely, and said: "Take it and read it yourself! A bunch of thugs are so daring, I can't wait to barter them!"

Hey!
These words were serious, and everyone couldn't help but wonder, what happened to make His Majesty utter such unsteady words?

"You have no jokes", the emperor's words are not just casually...

Changsun Wuji was startled and uncertain, went forward to get the military newspaper, read it at a glance, and felt a "thump" in his heart.

Wang Wendu was beheaded by Cheng Yaojin...

Today, the Guanlong nobles who once relied on the army to support His Majesty Li Er to win the throne, although the older generation saw that they faded out of the army, their influence on the army has dropped to an unprecedented level.The military power on which they started their careers is gradually declining. Although many young children have gained qualifications and military merits in the army, there are only a handful of them who can show their talents temporarily.

A child like Wang Wendu who can be promoted to General Zuo Wuwei is already considered a leader.

The army is no better than the imperial court, and there is no way to advance in the slightest. You can only rely on your qualifications and military merits to advance step by step.Among the younger generation, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, and Liu Rengui were promoted quickly, but look at how many merits they have accumulated in their names?
Invincible across the ocean and everywhere, prosper and destroy a country with a snap of your fingers.

That's why navy masters can become the most desirable existence for the children of all aristocratic families. Without him, it is easy to obtain military merits and can speed up promotion.

It's just that the navy is controlled by Fang Jun, and it is almost impossible to bypass him and enter the navy. This kind of rapid promotion channel is beyond reach for Guanlong's children.

To be promoted to an official position like Wang Wendu in the ordinary army, it is impossible to even think about it for ten or eight years. It has to be strongly supported by the Guanlong nobles, which consumes countless resources.Therefore, this Eastern Expedition is regarded by all the aristocratic families as the last chance for rapid promotion. They will support their own children on the horse. After World War I, they will be able to obtain the qualifications and meritorious service of the usual ten years.

As a result, within a few days of the start of the war, Guan Long lost one of his generals before the members of the clan made any achievements...

The general passed the report to Li Ji who was beside him. Changsun Wuji thought for a while and said in a deep voice, "Maybe some of Lu Guogong said that Wang Wendu violated the military order and framed him. However, the life and death of a general can be determined by the testimony of only a few soldiers. , Is this a bit hasty? Especially at this time when we are going on an expedition, we need to work together and work together. I am afraid that such an approach of beheading the general will shake the morale of the army, and make the general be timid to fight against the enemy and dare not do his best. Your Majesty Special personnel should be sent to thoroughly investigate this matter to see if Duke Lu is strict and wrong, so as to reassure the army."

As soon as the words fell, Li Ji, who had read the military newspaper, frowned and said, "Mr. Zhao's words are wrong. Mr. Lu is the veteran general of the country and the commander-in-chief of an army. He has absolute authority. In this case, another person should be sent to investigate , it is bound to shake Duke Lu's prestige, absolutely not."

Changsun Wuji didn't argue, he just saluted and said, "Your Majesty is the only one to make an order."

After finishing speaking, he retreated to the side, his face was gloomy, showing no joy or anger, and no one knew what he was thinking.

The military newspapers were circulated one by one. Sitting behind the desk, His Majesty Li Er felt exhausted and unable to sustain his energy.Rubbing his forehead, he raised his spirits and said, "Duke Lu has always been rigorous. Since Wang Wendu is found guilty, there is no doubt about it. However, orders should be passed on. The commanders of each army should not be too harsh. Even if there are military laws, they should be appropriately relaxed. Some, after all, when they are on an expedition, they often face sudden changes, so they may not be able to think carefully, and a slight mistake can be tolerated."

Li Ji hurriedly said: "Here! The final general will write to each army later, telling the generosity of His Majesty."

Changsun Wuji bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

A thorough investigation will definitely not be done. With Cheng Yaojin's identity and qualifications, how could he shake his prestige in the army just for a mere Wang Wendu?The reason for such a proposal is just to make His Majesty feel that the general order of Guanlong is a bit stricter, and appropriate compensation should be given.

No matter how important Wang Wendu is, he is dead, so what?

His Majesty Li Er ordered Zhu Suiliang to say: "Xue Wanche was deeply trapped in the enemy's formation, but he was still able to lead his subordinates to break out of the siege, severely inflicted damage on the enemy army, and destroyed the enemy's plan to support Anshicheng. Rewards will be given later.”

"Here."

Zhu Suiliang quickly agreed.

Taking a sneak peek at Changsun Wuji, seeing that the other party didn't express anything, he calmed down and went to the table by the window, where there was a thick stack of various documents and files, and found a document from it, opened it, and searched for it. Go to the blank space and use a brush dipped in ink to record Xue Wanche's military achievements.

This battle has been fought so far, the army has been invincible, because the combat power is too strong, so the performance of each department is quite satisfactory, it seems that Xue Wanche has given all the credit.

If the fight continues like this, maybe Xue Wanche will be promoted to the Duke of the State by the time the class teacher returns to the court...

His Majesty Li Er was extremely exhausted and listless, but because he was so angry by Wang Wendu, he became more energetic. He looked at Li Ji and asked, "Where is the Navy now?"

Li Jidao: "There has not been any military report from the navy to arrive recently, but according to the calculation of the itinerary according to the previous military report, it should arrive at the sea area near Beisha City at the latest to find a suitable landing place. The battle has begun."

His Majesty Li Er was a little worried: "In your opinion, will the battle go as smoothly as expected?"

He couldn't help but not worry. Although the navy has been boasted as if it is invincible in the past few years, and the Eastern and Southern Ocean countries bowed their heads and proclaimed their vassals, and there is no taboo to run wild in the ocean, but after all, he has not seen it with his own eyes. Who knows how much water is in it?
In the official circles, it is normal to praise the red and trample the black, and now Fang Jun is in full swing, and others are also booing and boasting about the navy's record, which is also normal.

Furthermore, a navy is a navy after all, even if they run wild in the ocean, they are not defeated, but when they go ashore and attack Beisha City, who knows what they can do?

Jian'an City is an important town in Liaodong. Its strategic position is second only to Anshi City, which guards Liaodong. The Koguryo army stationed may far exceed those seen in the intelligence. Without the assistance of the navy, if you want to be sure, you have to pay a heavy price.

Li Ji said firmly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the navy will definitely arrive at the scheduled time, join the main force, and assist in attacking Jian'an City. Although Su Dingfang was not well-known before, he studied under Wei Guogong, and he has a strategy in mind and a good plan in his belly. The combat power of the navy soldiers is second to none, and they are even more powerful with firearms. There are more than [-] Goguryeo troops in Beisha city, but they are just mobs, and it is impossible to stop the fierce attack of the navy. The general expected that the battle of Beisha city would last at most three days. In five days, the navy will conquer it, and then go north along the coast to join forces."

Zhang Jian and Yu Chi Gong all looked at Changsun Wuji.

Although this man was "ordered" by His Majesty Li Er to go out with the army, he was very active along the way and expressed his opinions from time to time.It's just that most of these opinions are contrary to Li Ji's, and the two obviously seem to be different from each other...

But Changsun Wuji lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes at this moment, without saying a word.

No matter how much he wants to compete with Li Ji, he will not argue endlessly over such a matter that is very likely to be slapped in the face.Although he doesn't know exactly how powerful the navy is, he is very clear about the power of firearms, especially when they played a huge role in siege, which completely overturned the previous understanding of war.

And the navy is the first army equipped with firearms among all the armies of the Tang Dynasty. How can a navy of [-] to [-] tigers attack Beisha City, where more than [-] soldiers are stationed, invincible?

What is doubtful is only the length of the war.

If I rashly refute Li Ji's words, saying that the navy's attack on Beisha City may lose troops and lead to heavy resistance, and it will not be able to fight every ten and a half months. Shacheng, come to join forces and take Jian'an City directly, how can I lose face?

Thinking about it in my heart, I heard a soldier reporting loudly outside the big tent: "Su Dingfang, the captain of the navy, has led the navy to the mouth of the Daqing River, and a battle report has arrived. I request to go upstream to assist your majesty in attacking Jian'an." city!"

"hiss……"

There was a gasp in the tent, and all the generals looked at each other, unable to hold back the surprise in their hearts.

(End of this chapter)