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Chapter 48 The stunning Taoist nun
Cheng Yaojin admired Li Zhen's words, "Sooner or later, you will have to pay back the money if you come out to fool around." He felt that these words were rough and unreasonable, and they really spoke to his thoughts.
Li Zhen said loudly: "Sooner or later, the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo will have to fight. In this battle, it is better to fight it late than to fight it early. Goguryeo also understands this, so it invades Youzhou repeatedly in order to consume the strength of the Tang Dynasty. Now, We treat others in their own way. We attack Goguryeo first, eat the Goguryeo people, use the Goguryeo people, and rob the Goguryeo people. In this way, one will disappear and the other will increase. Over time, the Goguryeo people will be weakened. Strength."
Cheng Yaojin was also a veteran on the battlefield. When he heard Li Zhen's words, he immediately understood the stakes. He knew that Li Zhen's approach would be of great benefit to the Tang Dynasty and not harm at all. Since the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo would have a conflict sooner or later, If they want to fight, it is better to take action now, weaken the strength of the Goguryeo people, and also feed and train these soldiers. It is indeed a multi-purpose attack.
"We have money and soldiers, but now we are short of equipment. We have enough horses in Youzhou. There is no shortage of swords, guns and shields in Youzhou's warehouse, but there is a shortage of bows, arrows and armor. Especially the armor is in short supply. The most we can do is Make up two thousand sets." Cheng Yaojin said a little depressed.
"Two thousand sets? That's enough." Li Zhen said loudly.
Cheng Yaojin didn¡¯t understand what Li Zhen meant. Twenty thousand soldiers only had two thousand sets of armor. How could Li Zhen say enough was enough?
Li Zhen sneered, and then said: "This time we killed two thousand Goguryeo cavalry. The Goguryeo cavalry are all armored. With these two thousand sets of armor, there are four thousand sets of armor. The rest will be captured by the Goguryeo people." Bar."
Cheng Yaojin finally understood that Li Zhen wanted to support war through war, but now it seems that this is indeed the only way.
Now that all the problems have been solved, Cheng Yaojin said in a buzzing voice: "Your Highness, as long as you give me two months, I can train the 20,000 soldiers and they will be ready to go into battle. "
A smile appeared on the corner of Li Zhen's mouth, and she said lightly: "Two months? No, it will take two days at most before going into battle."
"Two days? But the newly recruited soldiers are not trained. If they go to the battlefield like this, the battle damage will be huge."
"I can't wait that long. Now is the spring plowing season. Using troops against Goguryeo will be the most destructive to them. Let these recruits grow up in the battle. This time, I will go out in person!"
Cheng Yaojin was shocked. He did not expect that Li Zhen would personally lead 20,000 new soldiers and enter the hinterland of Goguryeo. Although Cheng Yaojin admired Li Zhen's courage, he still felt that Li Zhen's plan was too risky. To stop him, Li Zhen raised his hand and said, "I have made up my mind. Uncle Cheng, don't say any more. You just need to guard Youzhou and leave the rest to me."
Cheng Yaojin sighed. He knew that Li Zhen was determined. Now it seemed that he was determined to provoke a war with Goguryeo. He could not stop it at all. Moreover, Li Zhen was right. In recent years, Goguryeo has continued to encroach. In the territory of the Tang Dynasty, what reason did he have to stop Li Zhen?
Since this is the case, then go all out to help him, expand territory for the Tang Dynasty, and eliminate Goguryeo's border troubles!
Cheng Yaojin made up his mind and said nothing. He immediately ordered all the new soldiers to assemble and prepare weapons and horses to supply Li Zhen's needs.
At this time, Li Zhen was very high-spirited and had 20,000 new soldiers. In the hands of others, they might be a mob, but she had the famous general Xue Rengui, the daughter of Li Jing, the first god of war in the Tang Dynasty, General Dingyuan Li Ruyi, and the Eighteen Cavalrymen of Yanyun. With their leadership, these rabble-rousers will definitely grow up in the flames of war, and it won't be long before they become the masters of tigers and wolves, and deal a devastating blow to Goguryeo!
Although Cheng Yaojin still felt that Li Zhen was taking risks, under the current situation, he really had no other good solution. It would be difficult for Youzhou's 20,000 government soldiers and 30,000 local miscellaneous soldiers to defend, and he really had no ability to take the initiative anymore. To attack, he could only let Li Zhen do what he wanted.
And Li Zhen also made it very clear that this time, he only needs Cheng Yaojin to provide horses, some basic weapons and equipment, and ten days of rations. The rest will be taken care of by Li Zhen himself, which will not hinder Youzhou's finances. , which is also a very important reason why Cheng Yaojin decided to support Li Zhen.
When they heard that Li Zhen was going to go to Goguryeo, Xue Rengui and Li Ruyi were very excited and gearing up.
Both of them have the ambition to make achievements. Li Ruyi, a general, has long wanted to inherit his father Li Jing's ambition to conquer the border. It is because of this that she came to Youzhou, while Xue Rengui wants to stand out and establish meritorious deeds. This can change their own destiny, and now, Li Zhen provides them with the best opportunity, both of them were holding back their energy, thinking that they would hit it off and shock the world!
Li Zhen, on the other hand, was not as optimistic as them. Li Zhen knew that this time he would imitate Huo Qubing in the Western Han Dynasty and lead 20,000 lone troops deep into the hinterland of Goguryeo. There would be no reinforcements and no food, and everything would have to be sourced locally. This was extremely risky. The great danger is that if one mistake is made, 20,000 soldiers will die without a burial place. As the commander, he must plan and take charge of the overall situation. Whether this battle can be won or not depends entirely on his own thoughts. Therefore, there must be no mistakes!
Li Zhen took the geographical map of Youzhou that Cheng Yaojin had given him, and kept looking for the Goguryeo strongholds, tribes, passes, and marching routes marked on the map. Finally, Li Zhen finally found the best route.
That is to start from Yingzhou, pass through Liucheng, enter the Goguryeo boundary, and go south to capture Xincheng, Chifeng, Anshi and other places. This area is the most fertile Goguryeo territory north of the Yalu River and is also the granary. If Xincheng, Chifeng, Anshi and other places are captured, the granary of the Goguryeo people will be destroyed and Goguryeo's national power will be greatly consumed.
Thinking of this, Li Zhen made up her mind and glanced at the bright moon in the sky. Li Zhen's heart was tight. She would go to Goguryeo tomorrow. In this battle, she could only succeed, not fail.
"If he fails, he will give excuses to political opponents such as Sun Wuji, the eldest son of the court. Don't say that he will not be able to become the prince in the future, for fear that he will not even be able to save his life in the end.
However, as long as he succeeds, he will make great achievements in battle, and he will have an extra bargaining chip in the fight for the crown prince in the future.
Thinking of this, Li Zhen has made up her mind.
The full moon hangs high, and the silver moonlight scatters on the earth, as if it has been covered with a thin layer of gauze. Looking at the full moon in the sky, Li Zhen's heart suddenly rises with a flame of hope. This battle, It may suffer heavy losses, but it will definitely deal a heavy blow to Goguryeo.
After this battle, we must let this foreign race in the north know that our Tang Empire must not be bullied, and how can we allow others to interfere with this majestic China!
In a Taoist temple in the west of Ji County, a Taoist nun was sitting on the couch. She looked like she was in her early twenties, with clear and bright pupils, curved eyebrows, long eyelashes trembling slightly, and fair and flawless hair. The skin shows a faint reddish pink, and the thin lips are as delicate as rose petals.
This Taoist nun has a graceful figure, and the Taoist robe she wears cannot hide her alluring figure at all. Instead, it gives people a hazy, looming sense of beauty, which is actually stunning.
The stunning Taoist nun held a whisk in her hand and slowly opened her eyes. A girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old stood beside him.
"Miss, I have found out clearly that Li Zhen claimed to be the reincarnation of King Xia. In just half a month, he recruited an army of 20,000. This move is really powerful." The girl said.
"The reincarnation of King Xia? Where did the reincarnation come from? This Li Zhen actually used the name of King Xia to deceive. It is really abominable. However, this is a clever move. In this way, King Xia can be used in Youyou. The prestige of the state, and even the entire Hebei region, comes to recruit troops." said the stunning Taoist nun.
"Miss, Chang'an has sent a letter, asking us to try to deal with Li Zhen." The girl said.
"You sent a message to the eldest grandson of Chang'an, saying, I will do my best."
"Xiaodie, I am becoming more and more interested in this Li Zhen. This time, I will take action personally. You send someone to monitor Li Zhen's movements. If you make any move, report to me immediately."
"Yes!" Xiaodie bowed and turned around.
"Li Zhen, King of Yue? How dare you impersonate your late father's name? This person is so interesting" The stunning Taoist nun murmured, and inadvertently, an elegant arc appeared on the corner of her lips (Remember the website address of this site. £ºwww.hlnovel.com