Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2004

Standing on the clouds of history and looking at the mundane world, seeing all beings obsessed with self-righteousness and oblivious to the ups and downs ahead, this is quite a kind of detachment of "everyone is drunk and I am alone", but also a kind of helplessness of "I can't do anything when I am angry... …

The entire Tang Dynasty did not pay attention to Goguryeo. The lessons learned from the Sui Dynasty’s failure to return have long been forgotten. There are hundreds of thousands of soldiers, sufficient food and fodder, and high morale.

It seems that this is not a national war, but a gluttonous feast of meritorious deeds. Everyone is fighting to be the first, not for the purpose of beheading the generals, capturing the flag and opening up the territory, but just to share a share of the meritorious service in it, so as to seal their wives and sons, and glorify the lintel... …

However, Fang Jun knew that Goguryeo was already ready to break the boat. As soon as the battle started, it would fortify its walls and clear the country, and retreat while fighting. On the one hand, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were unstoppable; Tang gradually penetrated into its borders, stretching the supply lines.

As long as it can delay Datang's footsteps, when winter comes, the harsh climate and environment in Liaodong will make it more difficult for the Tang army to supply supplies, and they will not be able to obtain supplies from the occupied cities. There is no other way but to withdraw the troops.

In fact, Goguryeo's strategy has indeed achieved victory. His Majesty Li Er personally led the army to drive straight in, attacking the city and pulling out the stronghold all the way, until the city of Anshi was hit and bloody.

For a whole summer, the Tang Dynasty besieged Anshi City and attacked it day and night, but this humble city still stood tall and could not fall down.

In autumn, "the Liao Zuo was cold early, the grass was dry and the water was frozen, and it was difficult for soldiers and horses to stay for a long time, and the food was about to run out, and the luggage was unsustainable." His Majesty Li Er had to order his troops to return to the court with regret.

The battle of Goguryeo was anticlimactic, and it was not finished...

On the way back to the country, His Majesty Li Er suffered from gangrene, and died young soon after. Conquering Goguryeo and bringing it into the territory of the Tang Dynasty became his unfulfilled dream, surpassing the grand ambition of Emperor Qin and Han Wu to achieve "one emperor through the ages" Nature fades away...

An emperor's dream was shattered, half of the empire's wealth was exhausted, and the narrow country boasted 1000 years of capital.

Unable to do anything...

Fang Xuanling asked him: What can you do?
Fang Jun was dejected and speechless.

Because he can't do anything...

This time the war, as early as the preparation stage, has already divided the interests. The forces and factions of all parties are all in a balanced state under the imperial machinations of Li Er Majesty. Will be torn to shreds by angry vested interests.

The most helpless thing is that even if it is torn into pieces, it is impossible for someone to destroy this situation...

The arrow is on the string, and even His Majesty Li Er can't do anything.

Fang Xuanling said warmly: "My son is good at all kinds of farming. You should know that Mencius said: "If you don't violate the farming time, you can't eat the grain; you can't eat the fish if you don't enter the pond; What do you mean by saying that wood is invincible'? The timing of the weather cannot be violated! The difficulty of things does not lie in the size, but in knowing the time and going against the trend. There is always a way to mend the sky.

His son is a prodigy, "skilled without learning", not only talented in farming, but also in politics.There is only a slight flaw in character. It is a good thing to have a feeling of worrying about the country and the people, but it is not appropriate to race against time for quick success and quick gain.

"Those who know are good at planning. It is not as good as at that time. Manpower was sometimes poor. Don't be too obsessed and go against the sky."

Even if you are not optimistic about the prospect of the Eastern Expedition, you should endure the dormancy until the situation collapses, and then wait for the time to move.

What's more, people's experience and knowledge are all limited. The so-called "it depends on people to make things happen", who can truly confirm that the Eastern Expedition will inevitably fail?
But he didn't know that Fang Jun could really see this failure...

Even though the military equipment of the Tang Dynasty is now more sophisticated than in history, and the supplies and supplies are more abundant, Fang Jun is still not optimistic about this Eastern Expedition.

Everyone has their own selfishness. It seems that hundreds of thousands of troops are valiant and vigorous, but they are like a mess of sand. How can they win against Goguryeo's unity of heart and unity of will?
Fang Jun sighed, and said helplessly: "The general trend of the world is vast and mighty. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish... Now that the general trend has been established, my child is just worried in his heart. He will never go against the trend and die. , Father can rest assured."

Fang Xuanling said happily: "If you have this kind of understanding, you can rest assured as a father. Things in the world are often unsatisfactory. Even if you are an emperor, everything can't go as you want. Now that the imperial decree has been issued, The sword festival has been rewarded, your mission is to rush to the northern border, keep the enemy out of the country, and prevent Xue Yantuo's cavalry from stepping half a step into the Great Wall! Inside the Great Wall is the hinterland of Hedong, a flat river, once Xue Yantuo's cavalry drives straight in, how many people will die Families were destroyed, how many cities were destroyed? Don’t think about the nonsense that Xue Yantuo dared not go to war with Datang. War is never a product of reason. There are too many factors that will become the cause of a big war. Be careful, be careful! "

Fang Jun said solemnly: "My child obeys!"

Heart awe-inspiring.

Fortunately, he was warned by Fang Xuanling at this moment, otherwise he would be helpless and indignant about the situation in Goguryeo hidden in his heart, and he might be slack in dealing with Xue Yantuo, wishful thinking that he would not dare to go to war, but what if?
In case Xue Yantuo's gang of savages went crazy and went to war without hesitation, and they broke through the Great Wall's defense line without any response, and drove straight into the hinterland of Hedong, how would they face the trust of His Majesty Li Er?How to face the elders in Hedong?
How to face your own heart?
*****
There was heavy snow, and the world was silvery white.

The Youtunwei camp was very quiet in the wind and snow. The guards in front of the camp gate stood upright like guns!The Xuanwu Gate in the distance behind has been covered with a thick layer of white snow on the top of the city, and it looks more and more simple and majestic!
Fang Jun led Buqu and galloped all the way to the gate of the camp. He flew off his horse, threw the reins to Buqu behind him, and strode towards the gate of the camp.

The guard's sight was blocked by the wind and snow, and he didn't see who was coming from a distance. When he saw this group of people approaching, he was about to enter the camp, and hurried forward to stop him: "The barracks is an important place, idlers stop!"

Fang Jun stopped, took off the sable hat on his head, and said loudly: "This is Fang Jun!"

The guard was stunned, and quickly knelt down on one knee, gave a military salute, and said: "I don't know the general is back in the camp, I hope you will forgive me."

Fang Jun chuckled, stepped forward and patted the guard's shoulder affectionately, and said softly, "What's the crime for being loyal to your duty?"

The guard breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Marshal!"

Then he got up and stood up straight.

Fang Jun asked: "Are the generals in the camp?"

The guard replied respectfully: "They are all here. Recently, it has been rumored that Xue Yantuo invaded in the north. The generals are afraid that the imperial court will send a large army to attack, so they always stay in the camp and dare not leave a step without authorization."

Fang Jun nodded and said: "Very good! Beat the drums and gather the generals!"

The guard was taken aback for a moment, then exulted, and said loudly, "Here!"

He turned around and called a guard to stand guard instead of him, while he let go of his feet and ran into the barracks in a flash.As soon as Fang Jun arrived outside the tent of the Chinese army, a heavy drum sounded again and again, echoing in the wind and snow all over the sky.

Fang Jun looked up at the heavy snow, and sighed heavily.

The final military achievement of the Tang Dynasty, the soldiers are eager to fight, that is the best rank for promotion, but in this kind of weather, the temperature is extremely cold and the road is difficult to walk, I am afraid that before arriving in Shuozhou, countless frostbite will occur. With the heavy snowfall, I am afraid that even if there is no war, the number of soldiers will be severely reduced...

Taking a breath, he strode into the Chinese army barracks.

The drum rang three times, and all the generals had arrived in the barracks.

Xi Jun bought a military uniform, sat on a chair, leaned over to look at Fang Jun, and asked, "Marshal, are you going to go to war?"

Of course, Xi Junmai, who used to be Fang Jun's family general, was the most familiar with the entire Youtunwei. Xue Rengui, who had a calm personality, would not ask such words, and Gao Kan, who was unfamiliar with him, did not dare to ask.

But in fact, there is no need to ask too much. In this snowy day, Fang Jun came to the barracks to beat drums and gather generals. What else can he do besides going out...

Sure enough, Fang Jun, who was sitting in the main seat with Dama Jindao, waited until the orderly brought hot tea and placed them in front of everyone one by one. He reached out and took a sip from the teacup. I ordered the army to go to Shuozhou to guard against Xue Yantuo's army, and the trip will take place within three days. Now I will call you together to discuss the matter of marching."

Xi Junmai and Gao Kan clapped their hands excitedly, and shouted, "That's great!"

Xue Rengui had a worried look on his face: "In such weather, if we have to march a long distance to Saibei, I am afraid that the number of troops will be seriously reduced..."

(End of this chapter)