Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 420 Death of Gao Jianwu

"Wei Gong seems to have gained experience in the use of firearms. After the battle, I will give a good lecture to the generals. These will be essential equipment for future battles." Li Shimin withdrew his gaze from Duan Zhixuan, and touched Without a beard, he said with a smile.

"I obey the order, just a little opinion, I must communicate with you more." Li Jing bowed and saluted implicitly.

"Just now you said that Goguryeo will raid us, but there are clues that will be carried out there. Forget about how to proceed, Wei Gong, you can arrange it, and I won't ask." Li Shimin said with a slight frown.

"Liaohe used to reach Pingxiang, all the way is plateau area, it is inconvenient to march, here, here are the two most suitable places, surrounded by mountains and forests, it is easy to hide the army.

The enemy generals will inevitably choose a location for a decisive battle, and the second location is the only way to go. It is only more than 50 miles away from Pingxiang City, and it is very convenient whether it is supply or retreat. "Li Jing still pointed to the map and explained to Li Shimin.

"Well, since that's the case, I can't escape Duke Wei's plan." Li Shimin nodded in agreement with Li Jing's guess, and said with a smile.

"The minister has already made a plan, since Goguryeo wants to fight decisively, there is no reason for us to avoid it, we will definitely not let them down.

With 5000 fanatics, 32 warriors, and [-] elites as bait, [-] sailors will rush to the vicinity in advance, and transport [-] infantry, plus [-] cavalry, a total of [-] troops. Will fight them to the death here. "Li Jing explained carefully.

"That's right, a decisive battle is a decisive battle. Back then, I fought against Wang Shichong's 3 army with [-] people, and we won the same battle. Now that we are well-equipped, there is no reason to avoid it. We must fight bloody and show the style of the Tang Dynasty.

I have delegated power to you. If you think there are insufficient manpower, there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in the rear and western Liaoning. They can all be mobilized. Li Shimin stood up and clapped his hands and sighed.

"I thought that an army of more than 30 was enough, and there were too many baits. I was worried that Goguryeo would not dare to take the bait. If it was broken up into pieces and all fled to the mountains and forests, it may take a lot of time to achieve long-term stability in the future.

The maximum transport capacity of the ships is [-], plus the navy, there can be no more, [-] elite cavalry, [-] new-style armored armor, enough to break the formation. " Li Jing looked at Li Shimin gratefully and said, for Li Shimin's trust in delegating power, as a subject, why not be satisfied, it can be said that the king's greatest trust in his subjects is also the highest pursuit of a commander.

"What the Holy Majesty said is very true. Since the start of the war, the ministers have not let go of their hands and feet to fight a battle. They must let Goguryeo experience the demeanor of the men of the Tang Dynasty, and they will naturally submit to him in the future." Said.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the ministers will never embarrass Datang!" This is what Liu Shili said.

The others also yelled one after another, patting their chests to ensure that they would not lose the chain, and there must be a bloody battle.

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Goguryeo, Pingxiang City!
Yuan Gai Suwen fled back with the army in embarrassment. On the way, he thought carefully and came up with a method, which was almost the same as Li Jing's guess.

After returning to Pingxiang, he immediately went to report to Gao Jianwu.

"What should we do? The Liaohe River is lost, the domestic city is lost, and outside of Pingxiang, in Wujian City, how can we resist the Tang army, and they have powerful weapons, how can we resist, why not surrender, what do you think of Lu? After Gao Jianwu listened, his face paled, he paced back and forth, and said to Yuan Gai Suwen, who inherited his father's business and had just been granted the title of Grand Duel Lu.

"Your Majesty, I have already figured out a solution. Don't worry, this time the Tang army will lose its troops." Yuan Gai Suwen introduced to Gao Jianwu how to plan.

"Is there a way? When guarding the Liaohe River, you said that you could block Datang from the river, and you could drag it until Datang sacrificed a lot. What is the result? Now you say that Datang will lose troops and generals. I don't know where your confidence comes from." Gao Jianwu said angrily.

"Then what should you do in your majesty's opinion?" Yuan Gai Suwen asked with a livid face.

"The Tang Dynasty is in full swing. Who in the world can resist it. For the sake of the people, this king decided to surrender. Look at those Turks and Khitans, they all surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and their lives are just as good." Gao Jianwu thought that Yuan Gai Suwen was too refuted. Now that he has done so, he speaks out his decision, hoping to convince this big opponent who controls a lot of power.

"Your Majesty has made up his mind?" Yuan Gai Suwen lowered his head and asked calmly.

"That's right, the king has already made a decision. He just wants to discuss with Lu first, and tell the ministers outside later." Gao Jianwu thought that Yuan Gai Suwen had acquiesced, and said in a slow tone.

"Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, then go and be like the previous kings, go to the soldiers who died in battle, and repent to my father!" Yuan Gai Suwen slowly raised his head, and said through gritted teeth.

"You...what are you going to do!" Gao Jianwu saw Yuan Gai Suwen's eyes were red, his face was twisted and distorted, he couldn't help backing back again and again in fright, and asked in fear.

"What are you doing? Your Majesty wants to give away Goguryeo, so I will send you down to ask the previous kings if they agree." Yuan Gai Suwen pulled out the saber at his waist, and approached step by step. He is now murderous.

This feeling of controlling the king's life and death made his heart beat faster and his blood boil, as if he was trembling in front of a peerless beauty, which made him extremely excited.

"Someone! Come and save me!" Gao Jianwu scrambled and ran backwards, shouting loudly.

"Die!" Yuan Gai Suwen stepped forward with a grinning grin, kicked him in the air, rushed a few steps, stepped on Gao Jianwu who was rolling a few times, and thrust the long knife into his chest without hesitation.

Gao Jianwu opened his eyes wide, and stared at Yuan Gai Suwen in disbelief. He didn't expect that he would really dare to kill him. He grasped the blade with both hands in vain, struggled, tilted his head, and died.

The pitiful and majestic lord of a country died at the hands of ministers, and there was no one to rescue him when he was dying. There were many people outside the palace, shouting loudly, and no one came in to watch.

Yuan Gai Suwen drew out his saber, turned around and left the apse without even looking at the dying Gao Jianwu.

Many ministers and nobles gathered outside the hall. Looking at Yuan Gai Suwen who came out with a knife, seeing that the tip of the knife was still dripping blood, their hearts trembled, and many of them took a step back.

"Everyone, don't be afraid. The stupid king Gao Jianwu intends to surrender to the Great Tang in exchange for his own wealth. Where will our family be? Everyone should know how the Great Tang treats the great family. There will be no way for everyone to survive.

This official has asked the faint king to go to regret the past kings, and in the future he will repel the Tang Dynasty and establish a new king. "Yuan Gai Suwen's face softened slightly, his eyes were eagle-eyed at Lang Gu, and he kept scanning the hall and said, the long knife in his hand was swinging back and forth intentionally or unintentionally.

(End of this chapter)