Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 524: The whole of Goryeo is in chaos
Shunzhou government office.

Sun Qiang came to Su Chen with the news he had just received.

"Sir, General Liu sent an urgent message."

Su Chen took it casually, looked at it carefully, and immediately frowned.

Silla and Baekje joined forces to form a 50,000-man coalition force and set up defenses in the Han River area, intending to organize Liu Rengui's army to march south.

This made Su Chen feel a little strange.

Firstly, Wang Li and his men directly attacked Silla and did not attack Baekje. Secondly, Liu Rengui had been waiting for an opportunity on the sea.

Why would Baekje join forces with Silla at this time to form a large army to stop Wang Li and Koizumi Juichiro?

Not only that, in addition to the 50,000 troops blocking the way on land, there were also many warships on the sea, which were always keeping an eye on Liu Rengui's movements to prevent him from suddenly attacking.

Looking further, according to Liu Rengui's inference, this matter was most likely discussed and decided by Quan Gaisuwen and the King of Silla.

Because when they were staring at Silla on the sea, some ships took a detour.

Because they were just cargo ships, they didn't care.

However, with the movements of Silla and Baekje, Liu Rengui got the news. Some cargo ships went to Gushan City, and some cargo ships from Gushan City went to Silla. The contact between Silla and Quan Gaisuwen was hiding in these cargo ships.

Now, Liu Rengui has tried his best to prevent cargo ships from approaching Silla in order to prevent Quan Gaisuwen from having too much contact with Silla.

Putting down the letter, Su Chen knocked his head.

It is very likely that Quan Gaisuwen was the one who planned the alliance between Silla and Baekje.

Or in other words, Silla wanted to join forces with Quan Gaisuwen to resist the Tang Dynasty's heavenly soldiers, but Quan Gaisuwen suggested that he join forces with Baekje, which led to the deployment of 50,000 coalition forces in the Han River area?
Even if Silla and Baekje joined forces, they were still no match for the Tang Dynasty.

What's the point of Quan Gaisuwen doing this?

Su Chen stood up and walked to the map, scanning the maps of the three small countries of Goryeo, Silla and Baekje.

suddenly.

Su Chen's attention was attracted by the Mohe people in the northern part of Goryeo.

Mohe, a nomadic people located in the north of Goryeo, was somewhat similar to the Turks.

There are also many tribes, the most powerful of which are the Suomote and Heishui tribes.

The strength of these two tribes not only far exceeded that of other tribes, but the Sumo tribe also had frequent frictions with the Goryeo Kingdom.

Outside the city of Beibuyu, the Sumo tribe and Goryeo fought several major battles.

As for the Boduo tribe, which was actually close to Beifuyu City, they were not very interested in these things.

In other words, because of their strength, even if the Bodu tribe wanted to take Beifuyu City, they did not have the ability to do so.

Strength does not allow it.

"Beifuyu City, Duofayue and other places are now all under the control of Zhishisi Li."

"Zhishishili's army is currently stationed in Lincheng. They can continue to advance eastward at any time to completely destroy Quan Gaisuwen, or drive him out of Goryeo."

"If Quan Gaisuwen proposes to join forces with Silla and Baekje, then he will need a strong helper to help him fight against Zhishishili's army."

"so……"

Su Chen raised his hand and held down the Sumo tribe. "Quan Gai Su Wen is very likely to reach a cooperation with the Sumo tribe to resist Zhi Shishili's army together!"

Sun Qiang looked at the map and said, "Your Majesty, this is impossible, right?"

"There were constant frictions between the Mohe and Goryeo. In his early years, Quan Gaisuwen led troops and fought against Qiqi Zhongxiang of the Sumo tribe."

"Now, in order to resist General Zhishisili's army, he is trying to get the skin of a tiger. Isn't he afraid of being infamous for eternity?"

Su Chen smiled and shook his head, "It's hard to say."

Quan Gaisuwen is a hero. When faced with such a predicament, he must have his own plans.

Moreover.

King Rongliu has become a prisoner, and Quan Gaisuwen's family is the only one in power.

If he wanted to bring in foreign aid, it would not be a bad idea to drive himself and others out of Goryeo first.

"To Izumi Gaisuwen, we are his enemies."

"Only by driving us out of Goryeo can he regain control of Goryeo. If he really does that, it won't be difficult to deal with the Sumo tribe later."

after all.

The struggle between Goryeo and Mohe has a long history.

Even if the Suomote captured some cities, the people in the cities would not necessarily surrender to them.

By then, it would be easy for Quan Gaisuwen to recapture these cities.

"The message is that you have lost your ability to think."

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, General Zhishisili sent an urgent report."

"Oh?"

Su Chen was stunned for a moment, "Isn't this a coincidence?"

"read."

"Your Highness, I have received news that the Sumo tribe has gathered 50,000 elite cavalrymen to seize Fuyu City and other places in the north of Yue. I have already arranged troops to rush to their aid. I am afraid that the destruction of Quan Gaisuwen will be delayed for a while. Please be careful, Your Highness, Quan Gaisuwen may lead his troops south to seize Quanjingbilie and other places..."

After listening to the information, Su Chen closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Quan Gai Su Wen will not go south!"

"why is that?"

Su Chen pointed at the map, "The Sumo tribe and Quan Gaisuwen have joined forces, and they are bound to attack Zhishisi Li!"

"If they join forces, they will definitely pose a huge threat to Zhishisi's army!"

"But Quan Gaisuwen also has to consider whether the Baishan tribe will steal his ass!"

Su Chen slid his fingers, and Sun Qiang and others immediately looked towards the area around Zhacheng.

This place is too close to the Baishan tribe, just like Duofayue which is close to the Sumo tribe!
As long as the Sumo tribe attacks Duofa Yue, Zhishisili will continue to send reinforcements, and this is the best time for Quan Gaisuwen to take action!
Simultaneously.

This is also the best time for the Baishan tribe to take action!
Although the strength of the Baishan tribe was not very outstanding, it had no problem dealing with the city of Zhacheng when facing the chaotic Goryeo.

After all, they have no soldiers left now!

"As long as the Baishan tribe takes action, this piece of land will fall into the hands of the Baishan tribe!"

Su Chen said with a smile: "I don't believe that the Sumo tribe can target Goryeo's Duofa Yue and Beifu Yucheng, while the Baishan tribe is indifferent to this large piece of land that is within their reach!"

"So, I'm sure Quan Gaisuwen won't go south, let alone cause trouble for us. Instead, he will gather the strongest forces in the shortest time possible to take down Zhishishili's army!"

"Only in this way can he have a chance to regain control of Goryeo!"

Jin Yong thought thoughtfully: "Your Highness, what you mean is that from the beginning to the end, Quan Gaisuwen's only opponent is our Tang Dynasty?"

"Not bad!"

Su Chen nodded with a smile, "So, the trouble we encountered this time is a bit big!"

Sun Qiang and the others looked at the map and couldn't help smacking their lips.

On the southern front, Silla and Baekje joined forces to deal with the army led by Wang Li and others, while on the northern front, Zhishisili had to face the double-sided attack from the Sumo tribe and Quan Gaisuwen.

Now the only ones who are safe and able to move are their troops.

"Go call Gao Zhensheng and Zhou Jinlan."

Su Chen turned back to his seat and said in a deep voice, "We are going to Lincheng!"

……

Lincheng. Zhishishili frowned as he looked at the message that had just been delivered to him.

The Aso-mote tribe took action!

Fifty thousand elite cavalry passed through the southern mountains of Hengdaohezi, crossed the Sulu River, and attacked Duofa Yue directly!

The cavalry of the Sumo tribe fully demonstrated what speed is of the essence in war!
Since he got the news that the Sumo tribe was gathering troops, he became worried about this matter. At the same time, he also arranged a group of 5,000 elite troops to go to Duofa Yue to assist Fan Cheng.

however.

The reinforcements he arranged to send out had never been away for more than a day when Fan Cheng, the defending general of Duofa Yue, sent a message asking for help!

The speed is so fast that it is unbelievable.

Zhishisili rubbed his head. The 40,000 elite soldiers he brought were stationed in Lincheng, and the remaining 40,000 elite soldiers were mostly scattered in various cities.

Among them, Beifuyu City, which was a large city, was used to attack many mountains and rivers, so he arranged 10,000 elite troops.

However, facing the 50,000 elite cavalry of the Suomote tribe and the 10,000 elite soldiers of Duofa Yue, defending the city was enough, but stopping the enemy was not an easy task.

Once they leave the city to stop the Su Mo cavalry, let alone attacking Yue Nei's 10,000 elite soldiers, even if they add his 35,000 elite soldiers in Lincheng, they may not be able to do it!

"Report!"

"General, urgent news has come from the direction of Gushan City. Quan Gaisu Wen has assembled 50,000 elite soldiers and has already arrived at Badaogou!"

"Good good."

"Seeking the skin of a tiger, attacking from both sides, Quan Gaisuwen, you are really brave."

Zhishisili's eyes were cold. The elite cavalry of the Suomote tribe were dispatched, which greatly tied down his forces and prevented him from gathering more troops to deal with Quan Gaisuwen.

Similarly, this is also the best time for Quan Gaisuwen to take action.

now.

Quan Gaisuwen is here!

"How many firearms are left in Lincheng?"

"General, in addition to the 3,000 fire musket soldiers and 20,000 bombs that came to support the attack on Yue, Lincheng currently has 4,000 fire musket soldiers, 800 boxes of ammunition, and 2,000 bombs."

Zhishisili's face darkened. There was very little ammunition left in the army.

Once a head-on battle with Quan Gaisuwen occurs, without the suppression of firearms, the disadvantage in numbers will be obvious.

The battle will no longer be as easy as before.

"Pass on the order to Jiapigou and Dongma to keep a close eye on the movements in Badaogou! If Quan Gaisuwen makes any move, notify me immediately."

"Yes!"

The soldiers left.

It was as if a huge mountain had fallen down on Zhishisi's heart, pressing him to the point of suffocation.

Once Duofayue fails to provide effective resistance, the connection between Beifuyu City and Duofayue will be cut off, and Beifuyu City will become an isolated city and difficult to defend.

Quan Gaisuwen led another 50,000 troops to Badaogou. Although he had 35,000 soldiers under his command, which was enough to stop the enemy, he was unable to take the initiative to attack.

Firstly, Quan Gaisuwen was very familiar with the terrain here, so it was not easy to ambush him. Secondly, he had few soldiers and insufficient firearms.

How to break the game?

"Report!"

"General, the prince has sent a message."

"read."

"Since receiving the general's letter, I have led 30,000 generals from Shuncheng and headed north. We have now arrived at the border of Wolf Forest Mountain! In three to five days at most, we will reach Badaogou!"

"Once our troops reach Badaogou, we will attack from both sides together with the general, leaving Quan Gaisuwen with no way to escape!"

"Order, arrange troops to go to Duofa Yue and Beifu Yucheng to provide assistance. Make sure to stop the elite cavalry of the Sumo tribe. Don't make any mistakes!"

Hearing the message from Su Chen, Zhishisili was overjoyed.

good good!
You came just in time!
With the prince's 30,000 troops, why should we fear Quan Gaisuwen's 50,000 troops?
but.

Arrange troops to go to Duofayue and Beifuyucheng...

Zhishisili took the letter and read it carefully. Could it be that the prince felt that Quan Gaisuwen was no longer a concern, and the one he should really care about should be the Suomote tribe from Mohe?

If so...

"Somebody come!"

"Beat the drums and call for the generals, mobilize the troops and horses, rush to support Duofa Yue and Beifu Yucheng!"

……

Wolf Forest Mountain.

As a mountain range in the central part of Goryeo, it connects to Danfeng City in the south and Badaogou in the north. The mountains are continuous and always occupy one side, blocking the communication between the east and west sides of Goryeo.

Therefore, there is no city within a radius of ten thousand miles of Wolf Forest Mountain.

"Sir, after crossing the Thousand Faces Wolf Peak, you will be able to see Badaogou. It will take two or three days at most to reach Badaogou. Please let me go back now."

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious."

Cheng Chumo patted the hunter's shoulder cheerfully and said, "Look, what are you afraid of? We are not going to eat you. We just want you to show us the way. Besides, didn't we leave a hundred taels of silver for your family before we came?"

The hunter looked melancholy.

He was originally a hunter in Wolf Forest Mountain. He followed his father since he was young and made a living by hunting. Who would have thought that when he went out hunting a few days ago, he actually encountered a Tang army!
Although there are no cities near Wolf Forest Mountain, some small villages still exist.

As the saying goes, live by the mountain, eat by the mountain. Most of the people in these villages are hunters, and they are very familiar with the entire Wolf Forest Mountain.

However, unfortunately.

He was drafted into the army by Cheng Chumo.

Although Cheng Chumo left a hundred taels of silver to his family before taking him away, silver is only called silver when it is spent. What is it called when it is in your hand?
Useless lump of iron!

The territory of Goryeo was in a mess. How could there be any merchants to buy furs in their villages? It was a hassle to spend all the silver!

"Captain Cheng, the prince is looking for you."

"it is good!"

Cheng Chumo patted the hunter's shoulder and ran towards Su Chen with a smile.

"Your Majesty."

"How many days will it take to reach Badaogou?"

"I guess it will take two or three days."

Cheng Chu smiled and said, "According to what the hunter said, if we go over the Thousand Faces Wolf Peak, we will be able to see the location of the Eight Ditches."

Su Chen looked ahead and saw that there was indeed a mountain in front of him, which looked somewhat similar to the wild wolf lying on the ground.

No wonder it is named Crouching Wolf Peak.

"Pass the order down, speed up, ensure a fast march, and don't make too much noise."

Su Chen said, "General Zhishisili is still waiting for our help in Lincheng. He can wait for us. Quan Gaisuwen may not keep his troops idle."

"understand!"

Cheng Chumo nodded.

After the order spread, 30,000 troops followed the mountain road, crossed Wolang Peak, and headed straight for Badaogou.

(End of this chapter)