"The general's desire to make Kong Ming mediate between heaven and earth and make up for the situation is not easy, and it is in vain. Don't you hear that 'those who follow the heavens escape, and those who go against the heavens work', where the number is, it is not reasonable to take it; Where is life, people can't be strong'?

—— Obey the sky, and work against the sky

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Gao Si lay on a stretcher and looked up at the plain, only to see that at the end of the snow, there was a pine forest, and in the distance, there was a valley along the river. This was the twenty-eighth day after the Battle of the Liao River, and the 20,000 troops who had crossed the river first on the way back had been dispersed, and the humiliation of the crushing defeat was like a whip whipping everyone from time to time.

Yuwen Dou really had a problem, colluded with Xiao Gonggong, the supervisor who stayed in the camp, and burned the camp to retreat.

He Huailiang rushed back, but only rescued less than three days of military rations for thousands of troops.

The Goryeo navy overturned the four dragon boats of the second group crossing the river, drowning nearly 20,000 Sui soldiers, and the Liao River was almost cut off, and the tragic situation is difficult to describe.

A fire broke out in the direction of the camp, and Ulji Wendeok saw that he knew about it, so he personally led the iron cavalry of the Goryeo army, chasing after the rear like a hungry wolf, ready to launch a fatal blow.

At that time, Mai Tie Staff had died of serious injuries and had passed away for several days.

Gao Si organized several counterattacks, but Yizhi Wende did not fight, and it was not until the Sui army ran out of food for a few days that he launched a sudden attack!

Although he had been prepared for a long time, the army was short of food and exerted, and under the charge of the Goryeo iron cavalry, it soon collapsed, and it was impossible to stop drinking.

From the moment the grain and grass were burned, defeat was doomed.

In order to cover the coffin of the wheat iron staff, Gao Si tried his best to block it, and even the dragon and phoenix swords were broken, and he still couldn't repel the pursuit of the Goryeo army.

At the moment of crisis, Liu Zhuang and Wei Chigong fought to the death, and with the help of He Huailiang and Chang He, they got rid of the Goryeo pursuers and made a detour back to Youzhou.

The three Mai brothers were able to return to Youzhou, and they were grateful to Gao Si.

After rushing for a while, Gao Si looked at the jungle two or three miles away, and said in a deep voice: "I don't want to be incompetent and incompetent, and I will be burdened by my brothers." Fortunately, there is no endless road every day, and there will be prey in the forest that can help us survive hunger and cold. ”

"I'll go!" "I'll go!" Liu Zhuang and Wei Chigong spoke almost in order, and with Gao Si's approval, they entered the pine forest together.

At this time, there were six people who were still following them, each with their own characteristics.

First of all, it was Li Baiyao and a teenager about sixteen years old who carried the stretcher. Li Baiyao didn't need to say much, this young man was short, his face was thin, but his eyes were cold, as if they were stones.

followed by a scout Chang He in his thirties, born in Orion, with long arms and good shooting, with a simple face but very shrewd and capable.

Again, it was Liu Zhuang and Wei Chi Gong who each accompanied each other with weapons.

Suddenly there was a tiger roar in the pine forest, apparently a frightened beast.

The sixteen-year-old boy had just helped Gao Si to sit up, when he heard the roar change color slightly, and said, "There is a tiger in this mountain, not good, I'll go and see." ”

This kid's name is Peng Yulin, nicknamed Shi Lingzi, he lost his father since he was a child, his family was poor, and in order to support his family, he took chopping wood and fishing as his business. Once, when Peng Shishi went to the city to sell firewood, he met a rich man who was willing to buy it, but he had to say two good words about begging.

Who knew that this young man, who was just thirteen years old at the time, said with high ambitions: "I would rather not sell than beg from you today!" ”

The rich man was furious, he was just trying to have fun, and when he saw that the boy was not interesting, he let people beat him to the point that his head was bleeding.

Peng Shi waved a firewood knife and refused to give in!

When he saw the wheat iron rod passing by on his patrol, he felt pity and punished the rich man of the land, and then took Peng Shi as his own soldier, taught him to practice martial arts and read, and gave him the name Yulin, hoping that he would be successful.

Peng Shishi suffered from hunger and cold when he was young, and his martial arts progress was slow, but his courage was not weak at all. When crossing the river to fight, he was left in the big camp. When Yuwen shook the Liang and fled, this kid resisted and saved the five warehouses of grain.

After He Huailiang arrived, he also admired Peng Shishi, so he made him his entourage.

After such a series of battles, Peng Shishi can still be alive.

"Although the tiger is fierce, it is not as good as my two Xiong Gang generals. Stones, don't worry, etc. will make you full. When you go back, you have to seek justice! Gao Si endured the pain in his right leg and said with a smile. He also likes this seemingly ordinary but actually bold boy.

Since the defeat of the army, Gao Si has undergone great changes in the past ten days, his eyes are like swords, his gestures are free, and he has an indestructible belief that teaches people's hearts.

Hearing this, everyone was in high spirits, although Yuwen Valve was powerful, but what he did was indignant, and this must be taught a lesson.

"It's back, heh, a tiger and two wild boars, now we can return to Youzhou safely." Li Baiyao clapped his hands and laughed, dirty and unconscious, completely devoid of his scholarly talent.

Yu Chigong carried the tiger, and Liuzhuang carried two wild boars, and walked out of the pine forest one after the other.

On the river beach, a few people lit a fire with pine branches, roasted the meat, ate it with boiling water, and used the rest as dry food to rush towards Youzhou City.

After more than ten days, the group finally saw the majestic Youzhou City, and they were all overjoyed. I didn't know that before I entered the city, I saw a notice posted at the gate of the city to arrest the guilty general.

Pressing down on the anger of the crowd, Gao Si said, "Let's go into the city first and investigate." ”

"General, I'll go." At this time, the young man Peng Shishi spoke.

Li Baiyao smiled and said, "Boy, follow me." ”

"Proceed with caution." Gao Si admonished.

Not long after, a carriage drove out of the city gate and stopped in front of Gao Si and the others. Peng Shishi sat next to the coachman.

Lifting the curtain, Li Baiyao and a middle-aged scribe walked out.

"Oh, you are the one who is high and virtuous, General Mai is the one who entrusts the orphans?" This scribe in ancient clothes in Tsing Yi said in a very gentle and earnest tone, saying: "Yu Shinan of a certain Yuezhou (now Yuyao) is an old friend of the Mai family. It's not convenient to talk here, so come with me. ”

Gao Si coughed and said, "Meng Yugong rescued me, I am grateful." ”

Gao Si dragged the injured leg and struggled to get into the carriage, and the other three followed on foot.

"Defeat but not discouraged, perseverance, warriors follow, win the heart of soldiers, Mai Lao chose the right person this time."

The carriage turned around and drove slowly past the city gates. Due to the prestige of the Yu family, the general guarding the gate did not dare to stop Liuzhuang, Wei Chigong and Chang He, who were on foot.

When he arrived at Chengnan Yu Mansion, the first thing he did after settling down was to ask Lang Zhong to treat Gao Si's leg injury.

"This leg was wounded by an arrow half a month ago, and because it was not treated in time, and it was frosty, it is now quite difficult to treat. This one....... Imperial Physician Sun Langzhong hesitated.

"Don't have to be scared, just let it go. I heard that Guan Yunchang scraped the bones to cure the poison, although he was not as good as his predecessors, he would not be a little daughter. ”

"Oh, it turned out to be a general." Hearing this, Imperial Doctor Sun looked at Gao Si, shook his head and sighed, and continued: "A good man, after this setback, I am afraid that I will not be good in the future......"

Speaking of this, he paused, continued, and said, "You have made up your mind, and the old man will start to cut the flesh with a knife." Whoever comes, hold him hand and foot, so that he does not struggle. ”

"No need, bring the wine, I'm going to watch the old gentleman go under the knife." Gao Si pointed to the stool in front of him and said, "My legs are on this." ”

"Your Excellency's courage, this is the first time the old man has seen you. This injury started from the arrow, aggravated by the wind and snow, and it must have been the right tun without guards in the battle of the Liao River. The Iron Staff of Mai was also killed in this battle. At this time, Imperial Doctor Sun frowned and asked: "Is the Goryeo barbarian army really as reported by the prison army, vulnerable to attack, and will only rely on geographical advantages?"

"Yuwen valve is famous and useless, but it is a good hand to dismantle the table behind it. Is the Goryeo barbarian army vulnerable? This is a fallacy, its main general Yizhi Wende, can be said to be the world's first-rate figures, if the court and all the princes are so short-sighted, the day of the expedition defeat is not far away. ”

"Alright." Imperial Doctor Sun got up and finished dealing with his injuries during the conversation.

Since then, Gao Si and his entourage have temporarily lived in Yufu to rest and recuperate.

Yu Wenshu, whose surname is Po Yetou, the word Botong, is a Xianbei person from Wuchuan County, Dai County (now Wuchuan County, Inner Mongolia). The son of Yu Wensheng of Shangzhu State of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he became good friends with Emperor Yang Kai in his early years, and Sui Li, so he became rich and noble.

Because of his skillful bow and horse, he participated in the pacification of the Wei Chi Hui rebellion in his early years, and later followed Yang Kaihuang to fight in the south and the north. When today's son succeeded to the throne, he issued an edict saying: "Gong Hongxun has a great cause, his name is high, and he is sincere to the country, and he should be named Xu Guogong." ”

Youzhou City, also known as Jicheng, nine miles from north to south, seven miles from east to west, open ten gates, majestic and magnificent.

In the ninth year of the Great Cause, on the twentieth day of the first month, the Son of Heaven drove to inspect the army, and there were already 50 650,000 troops of Zhichong Prefecture lined up into nine battalions, and they went out according to the golden drum in turn.

I saw the soldiers marching forward according to the order, the queue was uniform, the banners were neat, and from the top of the city, dozens of straight long lines were formed.

Where the army arrived, it was enough to change the color of the mountains and rivers.

After the parade, Yang Guang, the Son of Heaven, nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Yuwen Aiqing's name of knowing the soldier, I saw it today, and the captain is alive." Qing is known for his bravery and can be compared to Xiang Yu of the Han Dynasty. Since ancient times, heroes have admired beauty, showing grace and majesty. I will give you a beautiful woman, comparable to the color of Yu Ji, after this battle, you and I know each other's good name can also be passed down through the ages. ”

Yu Wenshu was sixty-nine years old at the time, and the Son of Heaven specially gave a beautiful woman to take care of his life on the march.

"Your Majesty, please be grateful. The Korean barbarians are not worried, not only do they have one thing to do. Yu Wenshu also said in a deep voice: "The defeat of the wheat iron rod is due to the lack of grain and grass, which must be used as a reference. ”

Yang Guang, the Son of Heaven, nodded and said, "The army has not moved the grain and grass first, and I know it!" ”

Turning his head and asking, "Where is Li Yuan?" ”

"Your Majesty is here!" Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Guo, stepped forward in response, knelt down on one knee, and made a great salute to the monarch and ministers.

"You are good at governing the place, I have a special promotion for you to be the governor of Youzhou, supervising the transportation of grain and grass, do you have a clever plan?"

"Thank you for the saint Longen, the minister will die for the lord!" Li Yuan made a generous statement, kowtowed, and looked like a loyal minister, overflowing with words and touching the ground.

When he spoke, there was yellow qi condensing on the top, and he had a purple and green latent dragon life, and he also couldn't help but exude fluctuations around, making him feel honest and credible.

With the approval of the Son of Heaven, Li Yuan slowly got up and said confidently: "The minister has a good plan." ”

"The conquest of Goryeo, calculated by the itinerary, took 30 days to go, 30 days to return, and 40 days to attack. In this way, a hundred days' food was enough for the army. ”

"Well spoken!" Yang Guang, the son of heaven, was overjoyed when he heard this, and with a flick of his dragon robe, he adopted this strategy.

The plan was agreed, and three days later, the army set out one after another.

Yu Wenshu led an army of 350,000 troops, divided into nine routes, and slaughtered towards Goryeo.

Tang Guogong Li Yuan looked at the army in the distance, and his face showed inexplicable excitement: his plan succeeded.