Chapter 430: Leaving the City

On July 21, the 18th year of Zhenguan, Zhang Yunwen led 5,000 strange soldiers to bypass Pyongyang by sea, attacked it in the middle of the night, caught off guard, and led the spies of the investigation institute in the city as the internal response, and the navy army on the water as foreign aid, quickly captured the four gates and controlled the whole city. The Tang army that entered the city coerced the officials and generals in the city, controlled the army in the city, and calmed the hearts of the people in the city. At the same time, the four gates were sealed to prevent the Goryeo army outside the city from attacking the city.

Overnight, Pyongyang fell.

That night, the city of Pyongyang was on fire on all sides, and suddenly a strong wind broke out, and the fire spread so quickly that even the spies of the investigation institute who set the fire were unexpected. The wind fuels the fire, and the fire borrows the power of the wind. The fire in the whole city of Pyongyang gradually became uncontrollable. At this time, I saw that the flames were also burning in the direction of the palace, which was mostly made of wood, and the fire was very fast. It didn't take long for the entire palace to be enveloped in a sea of fire.

When the fire in the city was extinguished on the second day, they were shocked to find that there was no figure of the Goryeo treasure king Gozang among the people who escaped from the palace, but found a blackened corpse in the palace, which resembled Gozang.

This news stunned the city of Pyongyang, from the officials and generals who surrendered, to the ordinary people. Although this king of Goryeo is a puppet, even the Goryeo officials rarely see him once, but after all, he is the king of Goryeo, and now he is dead in an unknown way, which is really unreasonable.

Some ill-intentioned people began to spread among the people that the Tang army had killed Gao Zang, in order to provoke the people's anger against the Tang army. In this matter, the Goryeo army outside the city had already organized several sieges, all of which were repulsed by the Tang army. If the people stir up trouble again, then I am afraid that the Tang army will not be able to stay in Pyongyang City.

Faced with such a situation, Zhang Yunwen was gracious and powerful, appeasing the people in the city on the one hand, and searching for those who spread rumors. In order to stabilize the situation in Pyongyang, Zhang Yunwen was unrelenting and beheaded a group of people with ill intentions to show the public.

At this time, the officials and people who had already been aroused remembered that these Tang troops in front of them had killed nearly 100 men of the Yuan family on the night of entering the city, killed more than 10 ministers who were close to Yuan Gai Suwen, and killed countless Goryeo soldiers. Now that the blood has not been completely washed away, why do they want to hit the Tang Army's saber again?

If it was according to Zhang Yunwen's intention to lead his troops to attack Pyongyang, it was to take the head of Yuan Gai Suwen. Now that Yuangai Suwen is not there, it stands to reason that when you withdraw from Pyongyang, lest Yuangai Suwen turn back and strike a blow, at that time, Pyongyang has become an isolated city, and he is still in danger of being besieged. Therefore, Jang Yunwen was also preparing to leave Pyongyang and send troops to attack Yuan Caisuwen's back.

However, when searching the entire city of Pyongyang, the Tang army unexpectedly found that there were 300,000 stone of grain stored in the city of Pyongyang. Seeing the 300,000 stone military rations, Zhang Yunwen and his generals couldn't help but hesitate.

As the Tang army raised its swords again and again and again and released grain to the civilians in the city, the situation in Pyongyang gradually stabilized. As for the siege of more than 10,000 Goryeo soldiers outside the city, without the help of siege equipment, they led their soldiers to rush up again and again with simple ladders, but they were all repulsed and lost many troops in vain.

And just like that, in the blink of an eye, days passed.

On this day, Zhang Yunwen was patrolling the city, and suddenly, a scout came to report quickly, saying that there was something important to report.

Zhang Yunwen listened to the scout, and when he heard what the scout said, his face couldn't help but change.

It turned out that the scout reported that Nayongaisuwen was now leading an army of 40,000 to Pyongyang, and it was clear that he wanted to recapture the city of Pyongyang in one fell swoop. Linked to the 300,000 stone grain, Zhang Yunwen remembered that it seemed that he had occupied other people's grain bases, no wonder they would send 40,000 troops to recapture Pyongyang.

The 40,000-strong army is still three days away from Pyongyang, and it is possible to prepare well in the meantime.

Zhang Yunwen immediately found Duan Yunsong, Pei Xingjian and others to discuss. He knew that among these people there were future famous generals, and their tactics of war were much stronger than his.

Everyone listened to Zhang Yunwen talk about the situation, and they were all silent.

"Ahem, everyone is saying something, should Pyongyang hold on or give up?" Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhang Yunwen urged.

After the generals glanced at each other, Pei Xingjian said loudly: "Now I have 5,000 cavalry plus more than 2,000 sailors, a total of 7,000 people. Although there are city walls as a backing, and warships as foreign aid, in the face of 40,000, oh, not 50,000 Goryeo soldiers, if you hold on, I am afraid it will be a little difficult. Therefore, my subordinates suggested that our army abandon Pyongyang, break it into pieces, and attack Pyongyang's grain route to the Yalu River! ”

This suggestion was supported by many generals present, only Liu Renliang muttered: "If this is the case, wouldn't my navy be useless?" ”

Pei Xingjian said with a smile: "Who said that the navy is useless, this blockade of the water to prevent the Goryeo soldiers from transporting grain from the waterway, isn't this the matter of the navy?" ”

Hearing Pei Xingjian's words, Liu Renliang nodded depressedly, what is there to blockade this muddy water, the Goryeo Navy is almost wiped out now, and what ships can be used to transport grain.

Zhang Yunwen said with a smile: "Lao Liu, in fact, you can equip the boat with enough food and stones, and attack Pyongyang City with catapults in the muddy water every day to destroy morale!" ”

As soon as these words fell, everyone couldn't help but look at each other, this, this is too shameless, relying on ships to bully the weak Goryeo naval army.

But Liu Renliang immediately danced without bothering: "Hehe, General Zhang's idea is very good!" ”

At this time, Cheng Wuting, who was sitting silently on the side, suddenly said: "General Zhang, when you entered the city, all the men of the Yuan family were killed, but the women and children stayed, which is not good!" It's better to kill the Yuan family from top to bottom at the beginning! Now that we are about to leave Pyongyang City, can we take them away? ”

As soon as Cheng Wuting said this, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help but smile awkwardly: "At that time, I somehow softened my heart, and now I don't have murderous intentions, how can I do it?" ”

Cheng Wuting stood up and saluted Zhang Yunwen: "General Zhang can't do it, his subordinates will do it for him!" ”

Zhang Yunwen was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand: "Okay, you go!" ”

After Cheng Wuting went out, there was silence in the room.

At this time, Pei Xingjian said again: "General Zhang, can I just leave those grains for Yuan Gai Suwen in vain?" ”

Zhang Yunwen sighed helplessly: "If not, is there any way to do it?" ”

Pei Xingjian sneered: "There is a way!" First, when I have enough rations, I will burn them all in one fire! ”

"I'm afraid this plan won't work!" That Duan Yunsong said: "If we burn the military rations, we will definitely be besieged by the Goryeo soldiers and civilians in the city, and maybe there will be a mutiny!" ”

Pei Xingjian smiled and stretched out two fingers: "Second, configure poison and mix it among these grains and grasses!" And on the edge of the grain and grass there is a large line of letters: 'This place has been poisoned!' ’。 ”

When everyone heard this suggestion, they couldn't help but look at Pei Xingjian's eyes in surprise. This kid is so poisonous, why didn't you see it before?

It was still Duan Yunsong who shook his head and said, "There is something wrong with this matter!" The amount of grain and grass is so huge, how can a little poison ...... all of this grain and grass" Saying this, Duan Yunsong suddenly smiled and said, "Oh, Brother Pei wants to deceive Na Yuan Gai Suwen!" ”

Pei Xingjian smiled gloomily: "Not only that, but we can also distribute a large amount of grain and grass to the people in the city, and then poison it!" When Na Yuan Gai Suwen returns to the city, he sees that the grain and grass have been poisoned and cannot be eaten, and he sees that the civilians have food and grass, what will you do for him? ”

When everyone heard this, they smiled.

Zhang Yunwen pondered for a moment: "Okay, this matter will be handed over to Brother Pei!" ”

Pei Xingjian got up and clenched his fists: "The subordinates must live up to their mission!" ”

Then, everyone continued to speak, and each offered a countermeasure. For example, the destruction of the city walls and gates, the destruction of all the weapons in the city, etc., some of them were approved by everyone, and some of them were white-eyed.

Finally, when everything was done, everyone was ready to leave the city of Pyongyang.

The 5,000-strong army left the city, which made the Goryeo soldiers and officials in the city happy. Only the civilians are unhappy. The Tang Army, what a good person, will give us food, and now it's gone, it's a pity!

After leaving the city, the Tang army was intercepted by the Goryeo army outside the city. But most of them are infantry, how can they stop these 5,000 cavalry? After a round of killing, the Goryeo army was beheaded more than a thousand and collapsed. Zhang Yunwen saw that the opportunity could not be missed, so he ordered the pursuit. After killing more than 3,000 people, seeing that these Goryeo soldiers poured into Pyongyang one after another, they no longer pursued, but slowly left Pyongyang after rounding the city of Pyongyang on horseback.

Glancing back at Pyongyang City, Zhang Yunwen silently said in his heart: "I will come back!" ”