Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

That is to say, Wu Shun couldn't be more ruthless. If Liu Bai did it, the warrior Xun would have hanged himself long ago.

Hearing Liu Bai's words, Zhang Liang looked serious.

Cheng Yaojin at the side also put down the beef skewers, intending to hear his thoughts.

"According to Zhang's estimate, this battle must end within eight months!"

Liu Bai nodded slightly.

Historically, Li Er's first expedition to Goguryeo was indeed carried out for eight months.

However, the marching time was not counted.

"Appreciate further details!"

Zhang Liang poured a sip of wine into his mouth, and exhaled a strong smell of alcohol.

"Hedong Laizhou is a non-freezing port, and the fleet can come and go freely without worrying about any risks. After studying and judging, colleagues from the DPRK and China believe that they should land at Rajin Port in Goguryeo. This is also a non-freezing port. It seems that there are not many time requirement!"

Liu Bai nodded again.

It was he who told Fang Xuanling and others about the landing from Luojin Port.

Because, as early as Cui Xiu, the envoy of Goguryeo, when he was sent to the Tang Dynasty, he had already given several ice-free ports to Liu Bai!

Today, among the three ice-free ports and four mines in Goguryeo, Liu Bai has been replaced by Qingyishui Datang people.

Cheng Yaojin asked: "If there is no accident, eight months is enough to destroy Goguryeo, but once the battle situation changes, the time will be extended by at least twice!"

"It must be eight months!"

Zhang Liang's firm attitude surprised both Liu Bai and Cheng Yaojin.

This time, I went through ample preparations for the expedition.

Whether it is luggage or food, it is almost demanding and sufficient.

In the Liaodong area, a large amount of dry firewood was also prepared early for heating.

Even playing for a few years doesn't seem like a big deal.

Zhang Liang flicked his feet and walked a few steps on the ground barefoot, without shoes.

Tread-tap-

Every step leaves a wet footprint.

His pace is very characteristic, from the first footprint to the last footprint, he circled a big circle.

"All the ministers of the court thought that marching by sea would never stop and be faster than on land, but in fact, from Laizhou to the sea to Luojin Port, it was more than three times farther than they imagined!"

Cheng Yaojin stood up suddenly, "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

Without waiting for Zhang Liang to explain, he took the lead in reacting.

The route of the expeditionary march is strictly regulated.

Where to pass and where to stop are all set in advance.

Just like his men and horses, every time they pass through a city, they have to let the local chief official stamp the official seal on the imperial edict.

If one is missed, even if you win the battle, you will be held accountable after returning to the court.

Unless, before the expedition, you get His Majesty's order to 'act cheaply'.

On this point, the generals have no room to discuss, let alone refuse.

Zhang Liang was originally the deputy commander because he wanted to catch ducks on the shelves. If he dared to raise objections to the resolutions of the three provinces and the Ministry of War under such circumstances, he would be damned!

"Sea current!"

Liu Bai spoke out.

Zhang Liang looked at Liu Bai in surprise, unexpectedly, he also knew the way of the sea.

"That's right, it's the ocean current! Mr. Liu must also know that if you don't bypass the ocean current, you might not have to fight, and all the 4 people will be buried in the belly of the fish!"

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the series of footprints that were about to dry out, and said: "The marching route is three times longer, so the supply pressure on the imperial court will be more than ten times higher!"

"Eight months is already the longest period. If it exceeds eight months, once the court's supplies can't keep up, then"

He didn't say the latter words, and everyone knows what the consequences will be.

On the boundless sea, food is easy to deal with, but what about water?

It is more terrifying to die of thirst than to die on the battlefield!

For a moment, the handsome tent fell into silence.

Even Li Chengqian and the two younger ones were frowning.

The destruction of Goguryeo in eight months does not seem to be difficult to say.

But who knows, will there be any accidents?

In case Zhang Liang had to retreat, would Cheng Yaojin's 6 people be able to hold out?

Liu Bai didn't think about this, but took a deep look at Zhang Liang.

Only then did he understand why Zhang Liang said such a thing.

Manchu civil and military do not understand naval warfare, he understands!

The reason why the existence of the ocean current was not revealed in advance, apart from not daring to disobey the three provinces and the Ministry of War, it may be that there is no intention to conceal it

As soon as the fleet entered the sea, he completely cut off contact with Datang and killed Sima Wuli. Wouldn't the 4 people become his personal armed forces?

At that time, it's not where he wants to go?

If it wasn't for the kindness I showed just now, I'm afraid this guy would have disappeared as soon as he entered the sea!

Chapter 378 You all underestimate Goguryeo

How to treat Zhang Liang in the future still needs to be carefully considered.

It's not because of how complicated this person's heart is, but because the people he and Liu Bai have come into contact with before are not of the same type.

Zhang Liang is the only minister full of reckless atmosphere.

Late at night, Zhang Liang returned to his tent.

During the day, he slept in the carriage for so long that Liu Bai didn't feel sleepy now.

And Cheng Yaojin, who snored loudly every night, made an exception and didn't sleep tonight.

Lying on the couch, turning back and forth.

Liu Bai knew that he was worried about what Zhang Liang said, so he didn't sleep at all.

"Uncle Cheng, why don't you go outside for a walk?"

Without saying a word, Cheng Yaojin turned over, put on his coat, and walked with Liu Bai outside the handsome tent.

The camp was surrounded by fences, and there were many patrolling guards around.

In the distance, the flames could be vaguely seen, it was Cheng Yaojin's bright whistle.

I don't know how many secret whistles are lurking in the darkness.

Liu Bai and Cheng Yaojin walked outside the camp, at some time, Xu Chu and Wang Shouren quietly appeared behind them.

Walking into the jungle a few hundred steps away from the camp, Xu Chu took a knife and cleared out a clearing.

They found dry firewood and lit a bonfire, and then retreated with Wang Shouren, crouching in the dark to ensure their safety.

On the march, one cannot be too cautious.

Cheng Yaojin picked a few bonfires with a wooden stick, and said, "What Zhang Liang said during the day made your uncle and I feel sleepless. Conquering Goguryeo in eight months, is it easier said than done?"

"Uncle Cheng never thought that he would lose the battle of Goguryeo?"

Cheng Yaojin was taken aback, looked at Liu Bai strangely, and then smiled.

"Losing? My old Cheng has led soldiers all his life, and I never thought I would be so confident now!"

He was speaking from his heart.

Although in the Tang Dynasty, there was no such thing as "fighting is economical".

However, this expedition was of high standard and complete equipment, which was the first time since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

Among Cheng Yaojin's 6 men, not only the soldiers from all over the country, but also 1 left-leading troops under his command, and [-] Xuanjia troops!

These 7000 troops can be called the most elite troops in the Tang Dynasty. If it is on the open and closed battlefield, fighting 10 people is like playing games!

Furthermore, before going out, there must always be several veterans leading the army, just like the Turkic War.

Li Jing, Li Ji, Zhang Gongjin, Su Dingfang

Almost all the marshals who can be called by name participated in it.

In war, the most taboo is discord. How can these old men be of one mind?

Even if Li Jing was the coach back then, he couldn't restrain them.

But this time, Cheng Yaojin could make his own decisions. Not only could he command the 6 people under him, but Zhang Liang didn't dare to disobey his orders.

Therefore, from the moment he knew that he was the coach, Cheng Yaojin knew that he could not lose!

Unless the fight is halfway through, His Majesty calls himself back, otherwise, it is only a matter of time to break through the capital of Goguryeo.

Seeing his confident appearance, Liu Bai had no choice but to pour cold water on him.

If it is really as simple as Cheng Yaojin said, why did the former Sui Dynasty fail three times in a row?

Even in the history of Li Er's conquest, it took great effort and coincidence to win Goguryeo.

"Uncle Cheng knows why I insist on going to Liaodong?"

Liu Bai said quietly.

Cheng Yaojin was taken aback, and said, "Didn't you go to play?"

Liu Bai shook his head, "You all underestimate Goguryeo!"

From the beginning to the end, Liu Bai always regarded Goguryeo as a confidant!

If not for various reasons, he would not agree to attack Goguryeo now.

Cheng Yaojin picked up dry firewood again, and said in a deep voice, "You can't go to the battlefield!"

If Li Er loves Liu Bai, it is mostly because of Liu Bai's ability.

As for Cheng Yaojin, it was entirely because of feelings.

Over the past year, the Liu family and the Cheng family have become more than just good friends.

It is no exaggeration to say that the two families plus the Chai family have already reached the point where both are prosperous and both are prosperous!

No matter how difficult the situation is, they will help each other.

Cheng Yaojin would rather lose the war and be punished by His Majesty, than have any accidents happen to Liu Bai.

Liu Bai shook his head again, "I never thought of going to the battlefield, but there are some things that I must personally direct, otherwise, the risk of this war will be infinitely greater!"

"how to say?"

Cheng Yaojin was a little stunned.

He never imagined that Goguryeo held so much weight in Liu Bai's heart? !

"Zhang Liang traveled by water, landed at Rajin Port, and went all the way to the hinterland of Koguryo. To put it bluntly, his role was only to distract Goguryeo. It is our 6 people who really decide the outcome!"

Cheng Yaojin nodded.

The people under him are definitely not comparable to Zhang Liang's 4 people.

Liu Bai picked up a branch and drew several circles on the ground.

Cheng Yaojin is an expert in war, so he can understand it naturally.

"The first obstacle is Jian'an City on the border!"

Cheng Yaojin said: "The three provinces and the Ministry of War have long planned to capture Jian'an City, but it's only half a decade ago!"

"The three provinces and the Ministry of War, have they ever studied and judged how many people will die under Jian'an City?"