Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 477
When Yang Guang met Li Jing, he met him in private, in the Huiyou Hall where he cultivated himself.

But Li Jing was summoned after being left out for many days.

And Li Jing was naturally well 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 this expedition to Goguryeo.

Yang Guang also listened very seriously. In fact, he was never ambiguous about major issues, but sometimes it was just too outrageous, and he was not ambiguous at all.

Li Jing got up and said: "Soldiers never tire of deceit. Goguryeo has already made preparations and is waiting for our army to arrive. I think that the timing of sending troops should be used to confuse the enemy."

Yang Guang nodded and said, "Why are you confused?"

Li Jingdao: "At present, everyone in the world knows that His Majesty intends to lead a large army to march in person in the spring of next year, so Goguryeo must take strict precautions at this time. I think that at the beginning of spring, we should first send a small group of elites to harass and harass, which is conducive to investigation. Exploring the layout of the enemy's defense line can also disturb his mind."

Li Jing was also very helpless, because Comrade Yang Guang did one of the most taboo things among military strategists since ancient and modern times, that is, playing bright cards.

When the Sui Dynasty will attack Goguryeo, who will be in charge of the 24th road, and where will he go? He even announced it to the world in advance, and Goguryeo already knows it.

The key point is that this is not a means to confuse the enemy, it is actually arranged like this.

This is the same as fighting landlords playing clear cards, because the cards are too good, but it doesn't matter if fighting landlords lose, it's not a joke to lose in a war.

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 just smiled and said:

"I have made up my mind and I will not change it, otherwise the whole world will regard me as an untrustworthy person."

Li Jing was helpless in his heart. In fact, he also knew that he should not be persuaded, but the pros and cons should be made clear in advance.

"Since this is the case, the speed of the soldiers is very high. The vanguard of our army needs to cross the river as soon as possible and go straight to Liaodong City. This city is the first fortified city in the northwest of Goguryeo. It must be taken at any cost. As long as Liaodong City is taken, our army can use it as a solid foundation." Fortresses, sweep the surrounding mountain cities, control the Daliang River and the Xiaoliao River, and open up a road to the south. As for Fuyu City in the north, it only needs to besieged, and it is not suitable for fighting."

To the north of Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo, there are five strong cities, Liaodong City, Fuyu City, Domestic City, Black Bone City, and Beishe City. In addition, there are more than [-] mountain castles of various sizes. , very difficult to chew.

Li Jing's plan is to take Liaodong first, then Wugu, besieging Beishe (Dalian) regardless of Fuyu City in the far north, and open up a channel to attack Pyongyang in the south, hoping to join up with the navy who came to protect his children as soon as possible. Pyongyang has captured Gao Yuan, and the rest can be cleaned up slowly.

This strategic policy is roughly the same as Yu Wenshu's. The only difference is that after Yu Wenshu hopes to occupy Liaodong City, the nine pioneers will use him and Yu Zhongwen as the main force to go straight to Pyongyang, and the remaining seven routes will support and block the surrounding area. The enemy army in the mountain city.

But he has a problem with doing this, that is, if he can't capture those mountain cities, he and Yu Zhongwen's main force will be held back.

Li Jing, on the other hand, is relatively conservative, thinking that the road to the south must be cleaned up before he can consider going to Pyongyang.

One is radical and the other is conservative, which one do you think Yang Guang will listen to?
"I have heard that you lead the troops steadily, and the crown prince often praises you in front of me," Yang Guang said lightly: "However, you come to protect the navy and go straight to Pyongyang by sea. If you use your method, you can protect your son Arrive early or early, but the main force by land is delayed, and land and water cannot meet each other, and one of them may change, and the change will be unpredictable and not conducive to the overall situation."

The navy that came to protect the children was actually covering the land route, and was responsible for holding back the main force in Pyongyang, so that it would not dare to transfer the army away from the capital, so as to relieve the pressure on Yuwenshu.

Therefore, the navy also needs to set off early. If he goes late, the main force of the garrison in Pyongyang can spare time to attack Yuwenshu in the north.

Although Goguryeo's territory is small, there are many troops. It is very difficult for the Sui army with more than 100 million troops to launch a battle here.

Because Koguryo is also a place with many mountains and few plains. First of all, Changbai Mountain is the northern barrier of others. Fuyu City and Guoguo City are all in the mountains and are very difficult to fight. The best and most flat road is Liaodong and Wugu. , Pyongyang this line, but this line cannot accommodate too many troops.

Everyone knows that the Sui army must follow this route, so the armies in other places in Goguryeo are bound to put a lot of pressure on this marching route. As long as they can force the Sui army to not care about each other, the success is half the battle.

Li Jing believes that we should not act too hastily, and we must slowly get through this line before we can attack Pyongyang, otherwise, once we are caught, the situation will be extremely critical.

Yang Guang still disagrees, because Goguryeo intends to split the land and water armies of the Sui Dynasty, so the Sui Dynasty must ensure that the two armies meet as scheduled, and it is not appropriate to be either sooner or later.

After all, the route to attack Goguryeo is along the coast. If Lai Huer cannot destroy Goguryeo's navy, other people's navy can harass the coast. It will be very dangerous, either withdraw directly, or go ashore to fight, there are only two ways.

In fact, there is only one way, which is to go ashore, because Lai Huer dare not withdraw, but going ashore is a lonely army, which is very dangerous.

Therefore, Yang Guang hopes that Yu Wenshu can arrive at the scheduled location as soon as possible, and attack Pyongyang with Lai Huer.

"You also said just now that soldiers are precious and fast, and I agree," Yang Guang said, "The situation on the battlefield is changing, and the opportunity is fleeting. You are so conservative at a young age, which shows that you are just a siege. A strong general, but not a handsome talent."

Li Jing felt helpless. Goguryeo had a complex terrain, and it was a place that was easy to defend but difficult to attack. After years of operation, there were solid fortifications everywhere. If the army wanted to drive straight in, how could it be so easy?People's defenses on this line must be extraordinary. If they really follow Yuwen's instructions, they will definitely put Lai Huer in a trap.

The emperor did not accept the two suggestions, but Li Jing did not give up.

Because what he just said is a big strategic layout, and he is here to fight for the commander of the army. Since you can't change the big strategy, let's change yourself.

"I would like to lead the elite to attack Liaodong and Wugu, encircle Beishe, and serve as the west flank of the army, so as to protect the main force to go south smoothly."

Yang Guang smiled: "Nowadays, in the Sui Dynasty, I have the advantage of refining steel. The soldiers are strong and invincible. The enemy chiefs in several cities are bound to surrender. Liaodong and Wugu are already vulnerable. Anyone who goes will be defeated." the same."

Li Jing was stunned, his heart was ashamed, it seemed that the emperor had a prejudice against him, maybe because the remonstrance just now was contrary to the emperor's original intention, so the emperor didn't 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, but when you use soldiers, sometimes you will make mistakes. The crown prince has high hopes for you, and I do the same. This time I will go north and teach Yang Su Forget all the things I gave you, lead the army well, and don't let me down."

Li Jing was overjoyed immediately, and said: "I should do my best to thank Your Majesty."

Yang Guang smiled and nodded: "Duan Wenzhen, Ministry of War, has told me that the crown prince has already taken care of you in the Ministry of War. I will let you replace Zhao Xiaocai and command the 3 people in the Youxiaowei headquarters, plus the 2 people in Youwuwei where you are. People, a total of [-] elites, Xin Shixiong and Mai Tiezhang will be your commander in chief, and will be in charge of the flanks of the main force on the western front. For specific matters, you can negotiate with the Ministry of War."

Li Jing knelt on the ground halfway, and said in a military salute: "If I make a mistake, I will apologize with death."

"Go down and get ready," Yang Guang waved his hand, and Li Jing stepped back.

Next, Yu Shinan, who had been packing up the books next door, came in. He was the emperor's servant, an absolute confidant, and knew secrets that others didn't.

"Bo Shi thinks, is the prince's suggestion of half grain and half goods in Yongji Canal reasonable?" Yang Guang asked.

Yu Shinan sorted out the collection of books on the bookshelf, and said with a smile: "If you want the horse to run, you have to feed the horse some grass. I think that the prince's method is a policy that takes into account the overall situation and is feasible."

Yang Guang said with a smile: "He is also very talkative, now everyone will go to him to intercede, as if I am not reasonable, only the prince is reasonable."

"They are afraid of His Majesty, but they are not afraid of the Crown Prince. The reason is just as His Majesty said, that the Crown Prince is easy to talk," Yu Shinan said with a smile.

Yang Guang nodded: "This is very similar to Zhao'er. He is more than tactful, but not domineering. He has too many things to do for others. If he doesn't do it one day, he will be hated immediately. He will have a headache in the future. when."

"People's hearts are like this," Yu Shinan nodded.

Yang Guangdao: "Get the letter from the prince this morning, and I'll take a look again."

Yu Shinan took out the family letter from a pile of files. Yang Guang had already read the contents of the letter, and the crown prince wanted to recommend Yuwen Jingli to be a comfort envoy under Li Jing.

In fact, at the beginning, Yang Guang didn't intend to use Li Jing, but changed his mind only after seeing his son's letter.

Because in his son's letter, Li Jing had already been appointed as the marching chief as an established fact, as if Li Jing would definitely go.

In an ordinary family, the father will also take into account the thoughts of the son, let alone the royal family, the emperor of course needs to take into account the thoughts of the prince. In fact, Yang Guang is most concerned about the prince.

Because the prince is under one person.

So Yang Guang handed the letter to Yu Shinan again, and asked him to read it too. After Yu Shinan finished reading it, Yang Guang asked with a smile:
"How? Do you still think the prince is easy to talk to?"

Yu Shinan smiled and said: "Then His Majesty seems to have to change what he said just now. There is more than enough tact, but the domineering may not be insufficient."

Yang Guang laughed and said, "Tell me, how should I change it?"

After thinking for a while, Yu Shinan said, "Take it lightly, take it lightly."

Shallow, you don't understand, do you think he put Yuwen on the front line, is it punishment?They are paving the way for Li Jing.

He originally opposed my setting up a comfort envoy, so it can be seen that Yuwen Jingli's arrangement is aimed at Li Jing, so that Li Jing can lead the army with no distractions and peace of mind.

This kid's scheming is beyond your comprehension.

Easy to talk?I said he is easy to talk, is he easy to talk?
Yang Guang said with a smile: "The eight characters of Bo Shi are just right."

(End of this chapter)