The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 266 Three Giant Owls
The Yalu River meanders from the north to the south, and the nearest place to Zhuhan City is less than ten miles away. Although it is a cold and dry season, the Yalu River has plenty of water.

Fifteen miles away, Yu Wenwen and Li Chun stood by the river and looked around. They could only see the vastness of the river, with endless waves rolling towards the east and south.

A craftsman looked at Zhuhan City, which was in flames several miles away, and asked in puzzlement: "General Yuwen, Li Shilang, our army has already captured Zhuhan City, why do we go to this wilderness to drink the cold wind?"

"What do you know?" Yu Wenwen laughed and said, "We didn't come here to see the scenery, Fang Shuai asked us to make great contributions!"

"Great meritorious service?" All the craftsmen and the thousand Sui soldiers guarding them were taken aback.

Yuwen Wen Senran said, "Flood the city of Seoul!"

"Ah!?" A general was shocked when he heard the words, "Flooded Seoul? Didn't even our army be flooded?"

"Don't worry, the Yalu water will not flood our own people." Li Chun said with a smile, "Although the Yalu water has plenty of water, we don't have cofferdams, so the water won't flood the city of Seoul. Our task is to clear the embankment." Fang, divert water into the plain below to prevent the enemy from fleeing north."

"Go ahead!"

"Here!"

Everyone suddenly responded, and each took the initiative to dig with the tools in their hands.

The place Yu Wenwen and Li Chun chose was right where the turbulent river was colliding violently. After more than [-] people excavated enthusiastically, a gully facing south was quickly formed, and then everyone worked together to dig the embankment.

Under the impact of the river water, the gap became bigger and bigger. At a certain moment, with a crash, the embankment was finally washed away. In an instant, the torrential flood was like a wild horse, forming huge torrent peaks, roaring to the southwest. go.

Everyone stood in a safe place and looked towards the south, only to see a vast ocean in the southwest!
"Cut down nearby bamboo and wood to make a raft, and go southward to hunt deserters." Yu Wenwen ordered.

"Here!"

……

The sky is getting brighter.

Under the escort of thousands of cavalry, generals such as Yuan Tae-jo, Ulji Mun-deok, and Yuan Gai-su-wen finally broke out of Beicheng, and the victory was unbelievable.

Looking back at Zhu Han City, which was in flames, everyone's hearts were heavy, dignified, and extremely sad.

The biggest feature of Goguryeo is the use of doctrine. Relying on the knowledge learned from the Central Plains to react to the Central Plains Dynasty, using the terrain advantage to build a strong city to deal with the Central Plains Dynasty is one of their most powerful means.

This Zhuhan City was an important fortress built by the whole country after the fall of Liaodong. However, the city of Jiancheng, which was surrounded by water on all sides and had a circumference of [-] miles, fell overnight, which had to be said to be a huge disaster. Satire.

"Of the 14 Goguryeo warriors, there are only a few thousand left in front of us." Yuan Tae-joo said sadly.

Ulji Wendeok was silent. He and Yuan Taejo had always been at odds because of their different political views and interests. Sui army?

The future looks bleak.

Unanimously, the two of them let out a long sigh.

"What's the sound?" At this moment, Yuan Gai Suwen on the side asked vigilantly.

Everyone was quiet and listened attentively.

"Boom" came from the front.

"Cavalry!" Yuan Taizuo was shocked.

"wrong!"

Ulji Moondeok's eyes widened. He was so familiar with this voice. It was the same voice when the 30 Sui army was flooded by the Thosa. That battle was the one when Ulji Wendeok became famous all over the world and became a god in the first battle. Every time he thinks about victory, he will feel very happy in his heart. Therefore, he is very obsessed with the sound of the sea tide. When he has nothing to do, he will always go to the seaside or river to listen to it for a long time.But now, he couldn't be more beautiful, and screamed in horror: "It's a flood. The Sui army dug the embankment of Yalushui."

The group of people was completely stunned.

They saw the huge waves in front of them several feet high, and in the blink of an eye, Hong Feng swept them into the huge waves.

The flood peak of Yalushui was turbulent, like an invincible water dragon, engulfing thousands of survivors including Yuan Tae-jo, Ulji Moon-deok, Yuan Gai-su-moon...

Before the power of nature, human power is so small.

The flood peak swept all the living things for four or five miles, and finally turned back, the whole area became a swamp country, and Zhuhan City a few miles away was safe and sound.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were on a high ground, they looked around with the faint dawn light, and saw a vast ocean in front of them, which was estimated to be tens of miles wide.

Seeing Zhuhan City not far away, both of them secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, Yuwen Wenwen and Li Chun didn't come to block the entire river, otherwise, Zhuhan City would not be spared, but if they escaped once, they can escape the second time ?

Zhu Han City is ultimately not a good place to garrison or rely on, unless the whole area west of Yalu River is seized. I hope Yuan Tae-joo and Yuan Gai Su Wen's father and son will not die. Thieves, only a thousand cuts can relieve the hatred in their hearts.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui both reached a conclusion in their hearts.

The water in Zeguo is not deep, and the dam near the lowest point is only about two meters away. Many Goguryeo people spontaneously moved towards the higher place with difficulty.However, what awaited them were hundreds of bamboo rafts shared by [-] Sui troops. The bamboo rafts shuttled across the water, happily capturing and killing survivors.

Yeon Tae-jo, Ulji Mun-deok, and Yeon Gae-su-moon were lucky, but not unlucky.

Fortunately, their horses offset the impact of the flood peak for them. The horses died, but they lived. Unfortunately, they all became prisoners of the Sui army.

When the three were detained together, they looked at each other silently.

Yuan Taizuo recalled that a month ago, when he led an army of 14 to the expedition, he was very high-spirited and thought that he could retake Liaodong in one fell swoop, but he never expected that the 14 army was exhausted in less than half a month. , including his three sons and nearly a hundred outstanding children of the Yuan family.

Thinking of this, Yuan Taizuo suddenly lost all thoughts and even wanted to die, but at this moment, he couldn't die even if he wanted to, and there were no weapons left. The dead foot cloth (sock), that stinky thing almost killed half of Yuan Taejo, and depending on the situation, Eulji Moondeok and Yuangae Suwen were not much better.

Soon, they were escorted into Danfeng City by the Sui army.In less than half a day, he was identified by Zuo Tiancheng and other old Sui soldiers.

Inside Danfeng City, Fang Xuanling said with a half-smile: "Yuan Tae-jo, Yuan Gai Suwen, Ulji Wende! All are ready!"

He asked people to remove the stinky thing that the three people said, and the three of them immediately vomited as soon as the thing left their mouths.

After a little recovery, Yuan Taizuo glanced at Fang Xuanling and sneered: "Who are you?"

Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said with a smile: "My humble servant, Fang Xuanling, Minister of the Ministry of Officials of the Sui Dynasty, the commander of the North Route Army in Goguryeo, unfortunately, your failure has made my reputation famous. The battle will determine the world, and you will be arrested. Goguryeo's Mo Lizhi, the 'Military God'! Hehe, I have also become a military god, but this military god came too easily."

Wen and Wu of the Great Sui Dynasty roared with laughter.

Yuan Taizuo said angrily, "What do you want to do with us?"

Fang Xuanling said: "It doesn't matter what I do with you, what matters is what my Highness King Sui and Qin do with you. By the way, the commander of the South Route Army who attacked Pyongyang is my Highness."

Ulji Wende's eyes were fixed, and he said coldly: "Pyongyang, how can you beat them?"

Fang Xuanling looked at him sadly, and said: "I am disappointed by the Ulji Army God, Pyongyang City was slaughtered by His Highness yesterday."

When the three of them heard this, their faces were ashamed, and they knew that Fang Xuanling had no need to lie to them at this point.

"Send a good news to His Highness!"

Fang Xuanling grabbed the brush, swiped it away, and when the ink was dry, handed it to a guard.

……

In the early spring morning in Pyongyang, it was still cold and snowflakes were flying, and the mournful wind blew through the window lattice and made a whining sound.A magnificent, luxurious and grand palace has its own spring blooming quietly.

Yang Tong stretched his waist refreshed, the long body fragrance mixed with some strange breath lingered around his nose, Li Xiuning on the bed exuded an indescribable laziness and comfort after a night of wind and rain.Last night, she was obsessed very late, Li Xiuning curled up in her husband's arms, her pretty face was full of satisfaction and joy after the rain and dew.

Reaching out to hug Li Xiuning away, Yang Tong sat up from the bed!

"Husband, let Ning'er serve you." The sound of Yang Tong's getting up finally woke up the sleeping Li Xiuning. She yawned and said in a daze.

Ordinary people naturally don't have so many complicated etiquettes, but the royal family is different, but Yang Tong is not used to this kind of treatment. He touched Li Xiuning's head, which seemed to be awake, and said softly: "I have said it many times, these red tapes can save you money." Saving means saving. A life in which clothing comes from stretching out one’s hands to feed one’s mouth will depress one’s will and create a sense of dependence.”

"My husband's ideas are always different!" Although Li Xiuning is a heroine, perhaps because of her noble background, the idea of ​​marrying and obeying her husband, and her husband being the guide for a woman, is perfectly reflected in her. She has never heard of Yang Tong's words. resist.

"The Goguryeo people are very cunning, don't wander around."

After Yang Tong got dressed, he confessed softly.

"Yeah!" Li Xiuning was used to such scenes, and smiled lightly.

Walking outside, a gust of cold wind woke Yang Tong up a lot. After washing up, Luo Shixin walked over with a smile on his face.

"Why are you so happy?"

After sending away the Goguryeo court ladies, Yang Tong greeted Luo Shixin with a smile, and joked, "Well, we're married when we return to Yecheng. It's really something to be happy about."

"I'm happy, of course I'm happy!" Luo Shixin said with a chuckle, "But today's happiness is what we gained in the palace."

"Have you counted the whole night?" Yang Tong's eyes lit up.

"Your Highness, please follow me!" Luo Shixin laughed
The Sui army had completely controlled Pyongyang City, and the imperial palace was occupied by Yang Tong. After a while, Yang Tong and Luo Shixin came to the Goguryeo treasury.

The national treasury is composed of hundreds of large warehouses, and the amount of materials is breathtaking.

When Yang Guang went on an expedition to Goguryeo, the materials abandoned in Goguryeo, such as money and food, armor, tents, drums, and military flags, piled up like mountains. Now most of the materials are concentrated here, but Yang Tong is more concerned about the food of Goguryeo.

Yang Guang lost nearly ten million shi of grain in Goguryeo one after another, and he didn’t know how much was left in Goguryeo. Food is moldy and spoiled.

Yang Tong has no shortage of food, but if there is, he doesn't mind emptying it to use up Goguryeo's war potential.

"Your Highness, General Luo, please!"

A partial general led two people to a huge warehouse with a height of three feet and an area of ​​more than ten acres. There were dozens of such warehouses, and each warehouse could store [-] shi of grain.The food inside is piled up like a mountain, and the bags are neatly stacked.

An officer and dozens of soldiers were patrolling. When they saw Yang Tong and Luo Shixin coming in, they hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "See Your Highness, General Luo."

Yang Tong nodded and asked, "How much grain does this warehouse have? Is it new rice or old rice?"

"His Royal Highness! The entire granary is about 560 million shi, and it's all rice from the year before and last year."

"So much?" Yang Tong was shocked.

"Goguryeo's accounting is very delicate, without too much deviation."

"Small countries with few people are living on a budget, which is worth learning from."

"Here!"

Yang Tong went to look at other warehouses. The mountains of military equipment, tents, saddles, war drums, and flags were all materials left behind by the Sui army.

Who would have thought that the passage of time would return to him, which made Yang Tong deeply moved.

At this time, Niu Jinda ran over excitedly: "Your Highness, Gao Jianwu's private treasury contains countless rare treasures, silver and gold. Your Highness, just give me the seal of Goguryeo! I don't dislike it at all."

"Fart!" Yang Tong laughed and cursed, and said, "Activate Goguryeo Qingzhuang, and load all the supplies onto the boat. By the way, you must collect the account books, and the pensions and rewards will be distributed according to the standard when they arrive in Yecheng."

"Here!"

Luo Shixin and Niu Jinda rushed away.

"Your Highness." Zhang Zhenzhou rushed over with a happy face and said loudly, "Gao Jianwu agreed to our terms."

Yang Tong's conditions to Gao Jianwu were very frank and harsh, and there were three conditions in total:

First, the wealth and materials in Pyongyang are owned by Tai Sui;
Second, the boundary between the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo was redefined. The national boundary started from Yudi, south of the Sashui estuary, and reached Changping on the eastern coast in a straight line. As a boundary, the north is all owned by the Great Sui Dynasty. If it is determined, Goguryeo will lose about nine-tenths of the country at its peak. Once it is back here before liberation, there is no sense of disobedience.

Third, Goguryeo officially proclaimed its vassalship to the Sui Dynasty, and paid tribute to the Sui Dynasty every year with one million stones of grain, 30 pieces of weaving, 20 taels of gold, one thousand catties of ginseng, and ten thousand catties of deer antler.

If these three conditions are agreed, the Sui army can withdraw and return to Sui without bloodbathing Goguryeo. Otherwise, after the bloodbath of Pyongyang, the Sui army will unite with Silla to occupy the entire Goguryeo.

Yang Tong smiled and said: "The north of Yalushui is the Yuan family's sphere of influence. Gao Jianwu's document alone is meaningless. We need to fight a tough battle ourselves."

"Then when is His Highness going to do it?"

"Prematurely attacking Yuan's interests will make them sincerely unite and unite with the outside world. Now we don't need to force Yuan's too much, and it is more in our interest to let Goguryeo internal friction."

Zhang Zhenzhou nodded and said in a low voice, "Where is Gao Jianwu? Extinct?"

"If Gao Jianwu dies, the Yuan family will dominate and no one can control it!" Yang Tong squeezed his chin and said, "Tell Gao Jianwu, if you can't do Yuan's, send someone to Yecheng to find me."

"Your Highness, urgent report from Danfeng City!" At this moment, a guard hurried over.

(End of this chapter)