The strongest Marquis in history

Park Yisheng said in a deep voice: "Now that Jin Zaishan retreats to Caoshan Pass, he will use the high ground to resist at Caoshan Pass. This time, he has a commanding height and occupies a considerable advantage. In short, we still have a chance this time. "

Li Changhe said: "There is indeed a chance."

After a pause, Li Changhe said: "Your Majesty, is it time to postpone the matter of sending the crown prince to reward the army? After all, the battle at the front is unfavorable."

"must go."

Pu Yisheng shook his head resolutely, and said: "Now that the war is happening at Caoshan Pass, it is the best time to reward the army. It is precisely this way that the prince can see the tragedy on the battlefield, and let him know that Goguryeo's long-term stability does not depend on a few The high-spirited talk of a rotten Confucian, but by the fighting of soldiers with swords and guns."

Li Changhe said, "I would like to follow your majesty's orders."

Pu Yisheng waved his hands in frustration, and everyone retreated.

When Li Changha and Eulji Moonung got up and walked out, the expressions on their faces were somewhat dignified.

Li Changhe said: "General, the news of Jin Zaishan's defeat is also wantonly spread in this city. I am afraid that the people of Qi have already begun to operate. This battle not only puts the front line in crisis, but also the rear. If you are caught in a predicament, there will be countless cunning villains causing trouble. The situation is very unfavorable!"

Ulchi Fumio nodded and said, "The current situation is indeed unfavorable. But what do you think of the prime minister's remarks?"

Li Changhe said: "The general is in charge of the army, and now the city of Pyongyang is no longer peaceful. So at the moment, I hope you can mobilize a group of troops to respond to Pyongyang at any time. In the past, news from Qi came back, and we in Goguryeo also knew Some. When the Qi State defeated Cao Xuan’s army, even the country was occupied by rebels. We will never allow such a thing to happen here. Therefore, even if there is an imperial army, the army still needs to stay in charge.”

"no problem!"

Ulchi Fumio nodded and said: "The Prime Minister's consideration, I also agree."

Li Changhe said: "Another matter is that General Jin Zaishan on the battlefield may not be able to defend even if he guards. So next time, once the news of Jin Zaishan's defeat and retreat to Yongding City comes back, at that time, I will suggest that the king guard the capital, and the general personally lead the troops to the north, and go to Yongding City to sit in the rear, what does the general think?"

"no problem!"

Ulchi Fumung's eyes sparkled, and he said: "This is what I should do. Now that the enemy is coming, I, Ulchi Fumung, swear to destroy the Qi army."

Li Changhe said: "With General Ulji's arrangement, I can rest assured."

Ulchi Wenxiong was about to leave at first, but he suddenly thought of the matter of the prince Park Yuanqi, and said: "Prime Minister, the king asked you to arrange for the prince to go north to Caoshankou to reward the army. Who are you going to arrange to assist the prince?" Where is Your Highness?"

Li Changhe said: "I am going to arrange for Li Zhien to go. He was originally from the Crown Prince's East Palace. He has a relatively high status in the East Palace and can persuade the Crown Prince. Moreover, Li Zhien has some means. He can not only please the Crown Prince, but also Deal with all parties and adhere to certain principles. So let him go to stabilize the prince."

Ulchi Wenxiong said: "The Prime Minister has considered it, and I agree with it. Let me go!"

He got up and left immediately.

Li Changhe got up and returned to his prime minister's office, and immediately arranged for someone to notify Li Zhien to come to see him.

Li Zhien is in his thirties.

His age is still young, and he is considered the best among the younger generation.

Li Zhien works in the Eastern Palace and is a master who specially lectures to the prince.He is very talented and learned, so he was arranged to teach Park Yuanqi.

Although his surname is also Li, in fact, he has no relationship with Li Changhe, nor is he from a big family.

He is a talented and well-mannered officer.

Li Zhien bowed and said: "Humble post, I pay my respects to the prime minister."

Li Changhe said, "Sit down and talk."

"Yes!"

Li Zhien bowed to thank him, and sat down cautiously.

Li Changhe said: "About the matter of inviting you here, the king ordered you to assist the prince and go to the front line to reward the army at Caoshan Pass. The most important task this time is to let the prince see The cruelty on the battlefield let him know that fighting is not easy, and Goguryeo is not easy. Can this be done?"

"can!"

Li Zhien replied immediately.

Li Changhe nodded and said: "My old man knows that this matter is not too difficult for you. However, you know the prince's temperament. This time, go to the front line and prohibit the prince from interfering in the war. Besides, let the prince grow up. ...In short, you have to help the prince to change from his original disposition to a more stable one."

Li Zhien's cheeks twitched.

What is this requirement?

These too vague conditions are really difficult to achieve.

Furthermore, it is not easy to change the prince's temperament, but Li Changhe is the prime minister, and since he has arranged it, Li Zhien has no choice, and said without hesitation: "I obey my orders."

"Go down."

Li Changhe waved his hand.

Li Zhien saluted, then turned and retreated. He still had to go home to clean up and bid farewell to his family.

Chapter 885 Interlude Tactics

On the official road leading to Caoshan Pass, a large army is on its way at a leisurely pace.

This is the army of Qi.

Wang Qi led the army to occupy Jin Zaishan's original camp, and then marched again after resting.However, Caoshan Pass in the south is only [-] to [-] miles away from the ferry, which is not too far away, so Wang Qi's army was not in a hurry.

In addition, the sentry is also going further to find out the situation at Caoshan Pass.

When the army continued to move south, Xiao Qingzhi, Nie Feng, Qin Changyuan, and Lin Yuze chatted as they walked, talking about the attack on Caoshan Pass.

The general situation of Caoshan Pass is known, but the more detailed deployment of Goguryeo's troops is not known for the time being, and the soldiers need to send back news before they can really understand.

Xiao Qingzhi looked a little relaxed, and said: "Your Majesty, we have to make early preparations for this attack on Caoshan Pass. Just like the last time we attacked Jin Zaishan, we have to decide on a suitable strategy before attacking and win with one effort."

"If you still don't pay attention to tactics and go directly to attack, the loss will be huge."

"This group of Goguryeo elites are very capable. They are not only not afraid of death, but also dare to die. Therefore, we still have to agree on a strategy and figure out how to take down the enemy at Caoshan Pass before sending troops to attack."

Thinking of the last attack on the Datong River, which was reckless at the beginning, but caused a lot of casualties, Xiao Qingzhi felt a little heartbroken.

Learn from the past, be cautious.

The mistakes of the past cannot be repeated.

Qin Changyuan nodded, and echoed: "The terrain of Caoshan Pass is very special, with steep mountain walls on both sides. And on the mountain, soldiers can be deployed to ambush and block. Although we haven't found out the enemy's situation, we can generally It can be guessed that Jin Zaishan will definitely arrange people to ambush on both sides of the mountain and shoot with rifles. After all, under intensive rifle fire, once we go down the mountain of Caoshan Pass, we will inevitably suffer large-scale casualties."

Lin Yuze said: "I also agree with the analysis of the Qin army division. I think that in order to break Caoshan Pass, we must make use of our strengths and avoid weaknesses, and we cannot directly charge. Then change our thinking, can we blow up the mountains on both sides of Caoshan Pass?"

Xiao Qingzhi said: "I don't know for the time being. After all, the specific situation of Caoshan Pass and the deployment of the enemy's troops are still advancing. For the time being, it is still difficult to be sure."

Lin Yuze said: "Let's put aside the question of whether we can blow up the mountain wall of Caoshan Pass for the time being, and change our thinking. Can we bombard the enemy ambushing on the slope of Caoshan Pass on a large scale?"

"We have sufficient resources. We aimed at the hillside and bombarded us continuously. Before that, we were on the north bank of the Datong River. When we wanted to cross the river, it was difficult to adjust even if we deployed mortars because there was a river across the river. "

"Now that we are on land, we can constantly adjust the bombing to suppress the trenches on the hillsides on both sides. The goal we want to achieve is very simple, that is, to transport a group of soldiers over while suppressing the firepower on the mountain."

"As long as our soldiers establish a base in the south of Caoshan Pass, we can cut off Jin Zaishan's logistics supplies. Caoshan Pass is a good point, it is a commanding height."

"However, they don't have weapons like cannons, mines, or grenades. It's still not easy to control Caoshan Pass. So we can send a group of soldiers over to cut off the opponent's retreat."

"Jin Zaishan lacked food, grass, weapons, etc., and they became a lone army on the mountains on both sides of Caoshan Pass. Their only way was to send troops to attack the army south of Caoshan Pass."

"The problem is, if you want to attack, you have to mobilize a large number of troops to go there, and the defense force on the mountain will be weak. So at that time, you can also march on a large scale. For us, this is not a difficult task."

Lin Yuze's eyes shone brightly.

He made his own proposal.

If his suggestion is adopted, then the Youzhou Theater will have an advantage in this operation.

Xiao Qingzhi pondered over it carefully, Lin Yuze's suggestion is feasible, first send an advance team to break through to the south of Caoshan Pass.It is definitely not easy for a large-scale army to cross the Caoshan Pass.

However, it is still possible for a small number of troops to go there.

Xiao Qingzhi asked, "What do you think of this plan?"

Nie Feng said: "I agree."

Qin Changyuan said: "In principle, I also agree. But for the time being, we still have to wait for the frontline sentry to send back news."

Xiao Qingzhi nodded.

The four of them discussed the strategy in the general direction and continued on their way.

After walking not far, there was the sound of horseshoes on the official road ahead, and I saw a soldier galloping in a hurry, who was specially going to the front line to inquire about news.

The soldiers returned to Xiao Qingzhi's side and reported: "General Xiao, the geographical situation of Caoshan Pass and the deployment of enemy troops at Caoshan Pass have also been figured out."

In the old days when there were no telescopes, it was actually not easy to inquire about information.

Today, it is different.

With a telescope, you can see clearly the situation in the distance from a long distance.

For the sentinels in charge of investigation, this is an opportunity.

It is more accurate to inquire about the news.

For example, when investigating the situation of Caoshan Pass this time, the sentry could see clearly the deployment of troops on Caoshan Pass from a long distance with the help of binoculars, and also know what the mountain is like.

Xiao Qingzhi took it and browsed it quickly. After reading it, he handed the letter to Nie Feng and said, "The mountains on both sides of Caoshan Pass are relatively steep, and they are all solid rocks, so they are not easy to blow up."

"Under this premise, don't even think about blowing up the mountain at Caoshan Pass."

"As for the mountains on both sides, Jin Zaishan's troops have been inquired, and there are arrangements, but not too many. On the contrary, when our soldiers went there at night, they found that Jin Zaishan's troops were stationed on the southern line of Caoshan Pass. "

"That is to say, today's Caoshan Pass is actually a pocket array. On the left and right sides of the hills are Jin Zaishan's troops. The exit ahead is also blocked by the Koguryo troops stationed there."

"This means that once we get in, we will be attacked from three directions."

"According to Qin Changyuan's strategy, we sent a few soldiers across the mountain pass area to cut off Jin Zaishan's logistics supplies on the southern line. But Jin Zaishan's army is stationed, this plan is a bit difficult, almost Impossible."

Lin Yuze also frowned.

He thought of a strategy to defeat the enemy, but he didn't expect Jin Zaishan's arrangement to be so rigorous.

If Jin Zaishan led all the people on the mountain, and only a few were stationed on the south line of Caoshan Pass, then the soldiers of Qi State passed through Caoshan Pass, and Jin Zaishan would be isolated.The situation is different now. It is very difficult to isolate Jin Zaishan.

Qin Changyuan took the initiative and said: "It is true that we have to change our strategies and plans. Otherwise, after this battle, we will not be able to win at all, and we will even repeat the situation of crossing the river on the south bank of the Datong River."

Lin Yuze said: "That's what I mean. I also think that adjustments must be made. These Goguryeo people are on the mountain. Large-scale bombing is okay, but it is not easy to destroy them. The situation is very difficult!"

Qin Changyuan said: "Can I make a detour?"

"no!"

Xiao Qingzhi shook his head and said: "There is only this road going south. Even if there are other roads, they are farther. Besides, if we change the road on a large scale, Koguryo will also change the location of the guard. In short, it will not work to go south by detour. "

Lin Yuze and Qin Changyuan were thinking carefully.

The situation changed, their expectations failed, and the current situation became somewhat complicated.

Time passed little by little.

The group continued on their way. When the soldiers returned to report that they were less than ten miles away from Caoshan Pass, Lin Yuze suddenly said, "I have an immature strategy for this battle."

Xiao Qingzhi said, "What strategy?"

Lin Yuze said: "Goguryeo, don't they think that they can guard Caoshan Pass? This time, we will implement the beheading plan."

"Decapitation plan?"

Qin Changyuan blinked and asked, "Mr. Lin, what do you mean by your beheading plan?"

Lin Yuze said: "It is very difficult to cross Caoshan Pass during the day, after all, there are Goguryeo troops on both sides. However, at night, we can send the masters of the army to sneak into the Koguryo barracks on the south line of Caoshan Pass, directly Assassinate Jin Zaishan. As long as Jin Zaishan dies, Goguryeo will be defeated. At that time, we can launch a surprise attack and break Goguryeo's camp at night."

Qin Changyuan said: "I think this plan can be used as an alternative plan. The reason is very simple. Jin Zaishan is not a person who is greedy for pleasure. He is always in the military camp and it is difficult to find him. In addition, the enemy has rifles, and assassination is easy. It will be very dangerous. And once it is exposed, it will be even more difficult to stop the rifle shooting when being hunted down. So I have reservations for the time being."

Xiao Qingzhi said: "This will also be considered as an alternative plan."

Nie Feng also nodded in agreement.

Under the current circumstances, although the assassination is useful, it is difficult to change the overall situation.Even once exposed, the assassination becomes suicide, which is the least cost-effective.

Seeing that his plan had been put on hold for the time being, Lin Yuze said again: "In addition to the beheading plan, in my opinion, we can only adopt the old method and use the previously abandoned plan to defeat the enemy."

Xiao Qingzhi said, "What plan?"

Lin Yuze said: "General Xiao, General Nie, Qin Junshi, this location of Caoshan Pass is an important road. Soldiers can be deployed on the hillside to occupy the commanding heights and guard the important road."

"It's a normal situation."

"According to the inquired information, the hillside of Caoshan Pass is a steep hillside, not an ordinary slope, and not a commanding height in the traditional sense. Even if an ambush is laid, it is a line on the hillside close to the road, and ambushes can be deployed. Arrange guards."

"In such a situation, as long as we bombard the mountain with cannons first, suppress the Goguryeo soldiers on the mountain. Then we dig big pits everywhere under the mountain, place gunpowder, and blast Caoshan Pass directly. Of course, I know the soldiers reported that the rocks It is strong and not easy to explode, but now there is no other way, so we adopt this strategy.”

"First blast, and blow out a big hole at the bottom of the mountain. Next, fill in more gunpowder and continue to explode. Then after the explosion, the Caoshan Pass will collapse, and the ambushes on the mountain will naturally lose their effect."

"It's easy to cross Caoshan Pass."