Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 239 Li Shimin's Military Operations Meeting
Li Ji's words made everyone fall into deep thought.

The prince's intention was very clear: to achieve the goal in one fell swoop.

If they wanted to fight a decisive battle, they would have to force Goguryeo to mobilize a large number of troops and deploy them to the battle point.

It can be predicted that it will be a situation where the few defeat the many.

The risk is high, but the risk-return ratio is high.

As long as the battle is won, Goguryeo will no longer have the strength to put up a strong resistance.

Li Chengqian didn't say much.

He only gave the strategic intention. From the overall perspective, at the tactical level, he was far inferior to Li Jing, Li Ji and others.

Even if it was Li Shimin, Li Chengqian would never be able to commit fraud.

He is the General of Tiance, a tough guy forged through battles of swords and guns, a real man, and an emperor on horseback.

Directing a war in front of them would be a bit like showing off one's expertise in front of an expert and giving orders.

He is the crown prince, so he should do the crown prince's work.

If you, the Crown Prince, have to intervene in commanding the war, what’s the use of having generals?

"beat!"

Li Shimin looked at the map and said confidently: "Why not fight?"

"What's the point of taking risks? We have already wiped out the Turks and Xueyantuo. How can I be afraid of a mere Goguryeo?"

"The prince is right. A protracted war will not be good for us."

"Fighting is the best way."

Your Majesty and the Crown Prince both agree on a battle, and the two palaces have the same idea. They can only discuss combat operations based on the framework of a battle.

"Your Majesty, since we are going to fight a battle, to ensure that everything goes well, should we ask Duke Lu to send part of his troops to Youzhou?"

Li Ji said: "After all, once a battle is about to begin, the situation will change rapidly. If you have more troops to command, you can be more calm."

Li Jing twisted his beard and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Ying's suggestion is good."

"Your Majesty, it's always right to lead the army in person and think things through."

"We are fighting in a foreign land in Goguryeo, and the terrain is not as familiar to us as Goguryeo..."

He was reminding Li Shimin not to be arrogant and blind. Since you are leading the army in person, it is always better to be cautious.

A total of 100,000 troops were mobilized this time.

Forty thousand troops were on standby in Shandong, and sixty thousand were stationed in Youzhou.

These 100,000-strong army is a standing army formed after the reform of the government soldiers.

Their combat effectiveness has not been tested. This expedition is also to test the combat effectiveness of the regular army after the reform.

People inside and outside the government wanted to see whether the standing army was superior to the government troops.

Of course, there is another point: whether ideological guidance can increase the cohesion and centripetal force of the army.

This is also extremely critical.

Of course, there are other reasons.

In expeditionary operations, the logistics front will be very long.

Li Shimin also learned the lesson from Emperor Yang of Sui's expedition against Goguryeo.

He did have some considerations regarding logistical supplies.

At least we are prepared for the worst-case scenario of logistical problems.

With 60,000 troops in Youzhou, even if the worst happens, the war situation will not deteriorate and repeat the mistakes of the previous dynasty.

Li Shimin supported his baton with both hands and stood on the map thinking.

Judging from the regions of Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, etc., it is a very vast and remote area.

It’s extremely far from Chang’an.

"King Jiangxia!"

Li Shimin shouted.

"Chen is here!"

"As the commander-in-chief of the imperial army, can you mobilize 100,000 imperial soldiers to secretly march north to Youzhou before the beginning of spring?"

What Li Shimin said was not a question but an affirmative sentence.

Li Dao Zong understood the meaning of the words and said, "Your Majesty, no problem."

"Shandong soldiers can cultivate the land when they are off their horses, and they can fight when they are on their horses. They never slack off in their training."

"That's good."

Li Shimin said: "Shangguan Yi."

"The minister is here."

"Order to transfer grain and grass from Taiyuan to Youzhou, and grain and grass from Luoyang to Taiyuan. Follow-up grain and grass from Changan will be sent to Luoyang."

"Follow the order!"

Li Shimin took two steps on the map and said calmly, "Duke Lu's 40,000 troops will not move."

"Have him fully prepared for battle, and when the battle starts, he will be ready to move as soon as he is ordered."

"Since we are going to fight a battle, we must make a quick decision. Don't think too long about the issue of food and fodder."

"I use a year's worth of food and fodder to last three months."

"If 60,000 can't be eaten in three months, then let 200,000 people eat it."

Li Chengqian was quite surprised. Li Shimin's decision was too decisive.

The command thinking also changed very quickly.

This is to use the food and grass consumed by the army over a long period of time in exchange for more troops to participate in the battle in a short period of time, and to achieve the determination to win the battle.

Sixty thousand seems unlikely.

But if two hundred thousand men fought a decisive battle, there would be no risk at all.

It can be said that they thought too highly of Goguryeo.

"Next June!"

Li Shimin pointed his baton at Goguryeo on the map and said, "Before June, we must destroy the main force of Goguryeo."

"So how can we win this battle?"

"How can we get the traitor Yeon Gaesomun to deploy a large number of troops to fight us?"

"Everyone, if you have any ideas, feel free to speak up."

No one spoke at first.

Li Chengqian remained silent, as he did not want to express his thoughts.

"Pharmacist, how do you think we should fight?"

Li Shimin named.

"Show the enemy your weakness!" Li Jing got a little excited. He circled around the map and said, "Goguryeo didn't know that Your Majesty secretly dispatched 100,000 soldiers to the north."

"On the surface, we still have 60,000 troops."

"So, as long as we show some flaws to lure them, we can give Goguryeo a chance to outnumber them."

“They won’t miss it.”

"Of course, we have to find a meeting point to force them to come."

Everyone couldn't help but nod.

There are so many Sun Tzu's Art of War, there must be one that can be used to deal with Goguryeo.

"Let the enemy fall into the temptation of superior forces."

Li Chengqian laughed out loud and said, "This is quite good."

"Yeon Gaesomun is just a treacherous minister of a small country."

"He probably dreams of defeating the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin smiled contemptuously, "Defeat my Tang Dynasty? He is daydreaming and wishful thinking."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone also laughed.

We gave Goguryeo face, but he still wanted to defeat our Tang Dynasty.

"this place."

Li Shimin walked around the map, pointed with his baton, and said, "This is Anshi City."

"Let it become the burial place of the main force of Goguryeo."

"I'll eat as much as you want."

"Let them have no way back."

Judging from the map, Anshi City is a must-pass place for the Tang army to advance eastward.

Once Anshi City was captured, the Tang army would be able to advance from three directions, heading south or north, or continuing eastward, penetrating directly into the heart of Goguryeo and threatening Pyongyang City.

For the Tang army, Anshi City must be captured so as to ensure logistical supplies and avoid being harassed.

For Goguryeo, this was an important fulcrum. As long as they held on, the Tang army would not be able to attack boldly.

Li Chengqian thought about it.

It seems that it was in Anshi City that Li Shimin, with a few tens of thousands of people, defeated the 150,000-strong army of Goguryeo and Mohe, dealing a heavy blow to Goguryeo.

But later on, there were problems with logistics supply, and ultimately the army failed to destroy Goguryeo.

Now, the preparations are almost complete and all aspects have been taken into consideration.

He also dispatched 100,000 soldiers from the government.

It would be strange if Goguryeo didn’t die.

The military operations meeting ended.

Li Chengqian returned to where he was staying and asked, "What do you think today?"

Pei Xingjian said: "I have witnessed the divine and heroic demeanor of the Holy Emperor."

Xue Li said: "I have benefited a lot. The Holy Emperor is a man of great talent and vision, while Goguryeo is nothing but a bunch of dirt."

"Ha ha!"

Li Chengqian laughed loudly and said, "Tell me what you think about this."

The two looked at each other, and Pei Xingjian said, "Your Highness, follow my ideas."

"Duke Lu's 40,000 sailors should wait for the right opportunity and not march straight into Pyongyang."

"Once the news that the Goguryeo army is coming to reinforce Anshi is confirmed, we will cross the sea and completely cut off their retreat."

Xue Li said: "Coach Pei and I have the same idea. With 40,000 troops behind us, we can attack from both sides. No matter how many troops Goguryeo has, they will be trapped."

A general tactical direction emerged in Li Chengqian's mind.

Li Zhi whispered, "Shouldn't we capture the leader first to capture the thief?"

"Wouldn't it be better if we could take down Pyongyang and capture the traitor Yeon Gaesomun, the King of Goguryeo, alive?"

Li Chengqian came back to his senses, shook his head slightly, and said, "Pei Xingjian, tell the King of Jin."

"Your Highness, Prince Jin, that is true, but our goal this time is to completely destroy Goguryeo's military power."

Pei Xingjian said: "We should attack Pyongyang first. The Goguryeo army will scatter like birds and beasts and flee to various places. Then the Tang Dynasty will send troops to destroy them."

"That would not be in line with the Holy Emperor's intention to end the war quickly."

"As long as we defeat the main force of Goguryeo, not to mention other places, even Yeon Gaesomun will surrender."

Xue Li also said: "Keeping their dog heads is to allow them to mobilize the army and make their soldiers obey orders."

Li Zhi suddenly realized and said, "So that's how it is. I understand."

"If we wipe out all the main enemy forces at once, only some minor ones will remain."

"Not enough to worry about."

It was no ordinary adventure for 40,000 troops to cross the sea and attack Pyongyang.

If the Goguryeo army was not mobilized on the front battlefield, there was a high possibility that they would be surrounded and forced to fight alone.

The final result is really unpredictable.

Li Chengqian didn't know whether Li Shimin had thought about it or whether he would continue to take risks.

But as long as Li Shimin gave such an order, he would definitely remind him.

If anything happens to the 40,000-strong army.

The Tang Dynasty could not afford it, and Li Shimin had to issue an edict of repentance.

"Zhi Nu, go call Li Junxian over!"

"Yes!"

Li Chengqian still needs to make some patches, the battle is not a one-sided wishful thinking.

We also need to make Goguryeo fall into the mindset of a battle and follow the rhythm of the battle.

Therefore, people from the East Factory had to work in Goguryeo.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

"Li Junxian, I will give you a chance to redeem yourself."

Li Chengqian got straight to the point and said, "Immediately activate all the East Factory personnel in Goguryeo."

"Let them use all their connections to promote this battle and make the nobles and ministers of Goguryeo fall into the battle trap."

"besides……."

His eyes narrowed and he said, "Guide them to recruit troops on a large scale."

“The more we collect, the better.”

(End of this chapter)