Transmigrated into Li Chengqian, he effortlessly ascended the throne and became emperor.

Gao Yanshou's maniacal laughter froze instantly, his pupils contracted sharply, and he stared intently at the previously deserted forest.

The Tang Dynasty's Xuanjia Army, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, swept in from all directions.

To the north, there was the command center personally overseen by the Tang emperor; to the west, there was Li Shiji's unwavering frontal resistance; and most fatally, there were the 11,000 elite troops led by Changsun Wuji, who ruthlessly pierced the back of the 150,000-strong Goguryeo army, leaving them completely unprepared.

"How could this be... how could this happen?!"

Gao Yanshou felt his hands and feet were ice cold, and his mind went blank.

He never dreamed that the battle would take such a bizarre and deadly turn in just a few breaths.

The Goguryeo army, which had just been calling itself hunters, instantly became lambs to the slaughter in the Tang Dynasty's inescapable net.

The 150,000 Goguryeo soldiers were completely stunned by the Tang army that seemed to have descended from the heavens.

The formation was cut off in an instant, and the front and rear troops could not support each other, pushing and trampling each other.

Amidst the earth-shaking cries of the Tang army's charge, the Goguryeo people were filled with fear and confusion, their eyes filled only with cold, sharp blades and merciless flying arrows.

However, what happened next was beyond everyone's understanding of war, and was extremely unbelievable.

The once clear blue sky over Liaodong suddenly changed color without warning.

A fierce wind swept up the ground, carrying sand and stones, and dark clouds rolled wildly and rapidly dropped in pressure over the battlefield like ink.

Thunder rumbled, as if war drums from the heavens were cheering for the Tang Dynasty.

Lightning flashed frequently, and the silvery-white electric sparks tore through the oppressive dark clouds like tearing silk, illuminating the dim battlefield in a ghastly white light.

In the midst of this oppressive atmosphere, which felt like the end of the world, a striking splash of pure white suddenly appeared.

He is a military general dressed in white robes and holding a halberd.

In a battlefield filled with black armor and dark leather armor, this white figure was as dazzling as a shooting star streaking across the long night.

He charged alone into the crowded central army formation of Goguryeo, without a single soldier on his flank.

Wherever the white shadow went, it didn't need any complicated moves at all.

The incredibly heavy halberd felt as light as a feather in his hands, each swing accompanied by the sound of thunder.

Blood, like blooming red lotuses, splattered wildly around the man in white.

The Goguryeo heavy infantryman who stood in his way was cleaved in two, shield and all.

The cavalrymen who tried to surround him were thrown into the air by the force of the impact.

Limbs and severed arms flew through the air accompanied by piercing screams, and the scene of people and horses overturned left a long, blood-soaked path of death behind him.

Such terrifying killing efficiency and such inhuman bravery are rarely seen even in the most exaggerated and horrifying movie scenes of later generations, let alone in the Goguryeo soldiers who are experiencing it firsthand.

Amidst the interplay of lightning and thunder, the blood-soaked white-robed warrior resembled a god of war emerging from the depths of hell.

With a single sweep of the halberd, heads rolled.

"Ghosts...those are ghost soldiers! It's divine punishment!"

The Goguryeo soldiers, already in disarray, had their psychological defenses completely shattered at this moment.

They were so terrified by this slaughter that it defied the limits of human capability that they were completely stunned, not even noticing their weapons falling to the ground.

The quicker ones let out a heart-wrenching howl, threw down their shields and spears, turned around, and ran away like stray dogs.

One person's retreat instantly triggered the retreat of hundreds, and the retreat of hundreds quickly turned into a massive avalanche of tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands.

Gao Yanshou's proud 150,000-strong army collapsed completely before the main force of the Tang army could finish them off. Under the terrifying power of the white-clad killing god and the iron wall of the Tang army, the army was completely surrounded.

The army was defeated like a mountain.

The Tang cavalry pressed their advantage, reaping the lives of the enemy like autumn leaves being swept away by the wind.

In this battle, the Tang army achieved a victory against overwhelming odds, executing a textbook-perfect ambush. They beheaded over 20,000 Goguryeo soldiers on the spot, leaving corpses strewn across the field and rivers of blood flowing. This effectively shattered Yeon Gaesomun's meticulously planned rescue operation.

This is the Battle of Zhubi Mountain, a famous battle in the Tang Dynasty's campaign against Goguryeo, which has been recorded in later generations.

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The army returned victorious, and the imperial camp was filled with joy.

Inside the central command tent, the aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Li Chengqian, the green tea ambassador, skillfully poured the freshly brewed premium tea into a jade cup.

Li Shimin removed his heavy black armor and strode into the tent.

"Your Majesty is mighty and wise; your son hereby congratulates Your Majesty on your great victory over the enemy army."

Li Chengqian stood up at the opportune moment, served hot tea, and looked utterly adoring and obedient.

Li Shimin quickly took the teacup, and with his other hand pressed down on Li Chengqian's shoulder to make him sit down: "Brilliant! Liaodong is bitterly cold, and you are not yet fully recovered. Don't stand on ceremony. Come, sit down!"

After taking a sip of the hot tea served by his son, Li Shimin felt incredibly soothed and comforted. He then couldn't help but share with Li Chengqian the amazing sights he had witnessed on the battlefield that day.

"Gao Ming, it's a real pity you didn't go to the front lines today! I witnessed a truly extraordinary encounter while I was stationed on this mountain!" Li Shimin recounted the story with great enthusiasm. "That scoundrel Gao Yanshou indeed fell for my trap, but what truly opened my eyes was that there was a fierce general in our Tang army dressed in white! Wielding a halberd, amidst lightning and thunder, he single-handedly charged into the enemy ranks of 150,000, as if entering an empty field! It was simply a divine phenomenon, as if aided by the gods!"

On the surface, Li Chengqian's eyes lit up as he listened, and he repeatedly exclaimed in amazement and agreement, but in his heart, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

How did they manage to enter and exit seven times amidst an army of 150,000?

Wearing a reflective white outfit during a thunderstorm?

Do these physical laws and historical common sense still exist?

He frantically pounded on the system in his mind: "System! Confess honestly, did you secretly use cheats on the battlefield?"

The system's response was utterly indifferent: "Am I just bored? Do I really enjoy working for you that much?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian felt an intense curiosity rising within him.

Without relying on a cheat system, are there really such god-like figures in this world?

"Father," Li Chengqian said, revealing just the right amount of curiosity and longing, as he gently tugged at Li Shimin's sleeve, "Such an unparalleled warrior is surely a blessing to the Tang Dynasty. I wonder if Father has found this valiant warrior?"

"Hahaha! The person I'm looking for can't possibly run away, can he?" Li Shimin laughed heartily. "I've already ordered people to search for him in various places, and I reckon he should have been brought here by now."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a guard outside the tent reported, "Your Majesty, the person you requested has been brought outside the tent to await your orders!"

The heavy curtains were lifted.

Li Chengqian looked up and saw a young soldier with an extremely burly build, long arms and a wasp waist, striding in.

"This humble subject kowtows to Your Majesty! Kowtows to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Shimin sized up the man before him, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration: "Brave man, no need for formalities. Tell me, what is your name? Where are you from? What is your current position?"

The young man raised his head as instructed, meeting the emperor's gaze with neither servility nor arrogance, and replied loudly, "Your Majesty, my name is Xue Li, courtesy name Rengui. I am from Longmen in Jiangzhou. I hold no official position and currently serve as an ordinary foot soldier under General Zhang Shigui."

"Xue Li..." Li Shimin pondered the name, and seeing his refined manner, he couldn't help but press further, "Judging from your bearing, you are no ordinary commoner. With such unparalleled courage, why did you become a mere foot soldier? And why did you join the army?"

A barely perceptible hint of embarrassment flashed across Xue Li's face as he honestly replied, "This humble subject is ashamed. I am a farmer by trade, my family is poor, and I am not good at making a living. I almost failed to properly arrange my late father's funeral. It was all thanks to my wife, Lady Liu, who advised me. She said: 'His Majesty is currently leading an expedition to Liaodong, and this is a time when he is eager for talent. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for men to make a name for themselves. My husband possesses exceptional skills; he should join the army to serve his country, earn a title and secure a good future for his wife and children, and then return to his hometown to rebury his parents.' This humble subject wholeheartedly agreed, and that is why I joined the army."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was first taken aback, then pointed at Xue Li and burst into laughter, his laughter filled with the joy of finding a gem: "Good! Good indeed!"

After laughing, Li Shimin suddenly stood up and walked to Xue Li.

"Xue Li, listen carefully."

"My old generals are now old and no longer fit to be ordered to charge into battle. Every time I go on a campaign, my greatest desire is to select a new generation of brave generals."

"But today, I am not pleased with the vast lands of Liaodong, but rather with the gain of a peerless general like you! I predict that you, this farmer in white, will one day become a figure who will shake the world and achieve a great feat that will be remembered in history!"

Xue Lihu's body trembled, and his eyes instantly reddened.

As the saying goes, a scholar will die for one who understands him. As a poor farmer who had suffered countless scornful looks, to receive such high praise from the ruler of the world, he did not hesitate to kowtow deeply: "Your subject Xue Li is willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty and for the Great Tang Dynasty, even unto death!"

Li Chengqian, standing to the side, was completely stunned.

Is this Xue Rengui?

He could almost see the wild vegetables beckoning to him.