In the middle of the border between Tang and Silla, the armies of the two countries confronted each other along the Linglu River (present-day Imjin River on the Korean Peninsula), with the Tang Tianshi army stationed at Ayujin Fortress in Hexi and the Silla army stationed at Sangyangseong in the east of the river. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Although the two countries have signed an armistice treaty, the border appears to be stable on the surface, but in fact there is an undercurrent, and in recent days it has become even more tense.

The sentinels and scouts of the two sides often touch the border and infiltrate the other's controlled areas to spy on the military situation, and when they seize the opportunity, they will destroy the other side's logistics and material reserves.

Early in the morning, Su Mingxiu, who was the defender of Ajizhen City, put on armor and a sword, and climbed the city tower to look for war preparations.

In recent days, the Silla people on the east bank of the river have been making small moves, and the number of scouts who have infiltrated the west of the river has obviously increased more than three times compared to the past.

Yesterday, there was a team of Silla troops escorting grain and grass into the city, estimated to be about 20,000 stones, plus the grain and grass that entered the city a few days ago, the grain and grass reserves in the city were enough to meet the needs of 20,000 troops.

In the past few days, the Silla army has been continuously stockpiling a large amount of grain and grass in the city of Sangliang, which is a reflection of the truth that the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first.

This made Su Mingxiu quite worried, speculating that Silla wanted to tear up the peace treaty and start a war.

Nuo Zhen started the war, and the Celestial Lion Army stationed in Aju Zhen City was only 3,000 people, and the defense was just right for lack of progress, and Nuo is Silla attacked in a big way, which was basically the end of being besieged.

The Tianshi Army belongs to the Eighth Army of Liaodong, which is composed of Chinese recruited by the Duhufu, and is not as good as the Ten Divine Beast Guards and the two iron cavalry of Yanyun and Beihai in terms of equipment, training and combat effectiveness.

At the beginning, His Highness arranged for him to lead the Celestial Lion Army to defend the city, not to defeat the invading enemy, but to hold the city and drag the Silla army under the city, so as to buy time for the rear army to gather to help.

Since he was going to hold the city when the war broke out, Su Mingxiu had to go to the city often to see how the city's defense was prepared due to changes in the situation in the past few days.

At noon, the scouts sent to the east bank of the river in the morning suddenly rushed back and reported: "General, a Silla army of more than 5,000 people has entered the city of Sangliang today. In addition, the Silla army inside the city cut down large logs outside the city early in the morning and transported them to the city, and his subordinates estimated that the Silla army might be building siege equipment. ”

"With the original 5,000 Silla troops in Sangliang City, hehe, there are now 10,000 enemy troops on the opposite side of our army!"

Su Mingxiu stroked the beard that was not long on his chin, and muttered as he looked at the Lulu River, which was a few miles away to the east of the city. I remembered that a great battle broke out here the year before last, under the command of Li Jinxing, the general of the right leading army, tens of thousands of enemies were annihilated, and the Silla army was defeated. Nosilla came to attack, and I don't know how much I can win by leaning on the city?

"Pass on my general's order, strictly check the people who enter and leave the city, and kill them on the spot if they are not treacherous."

"Whoa!"

After the order was issued, Su Mingxiu turned around and returned to the city lord's mansion, wrote a note about the emergency military situation of the Lulu River, and sent someone to Pyongyang as soon as possible.

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In the palace of Silla Jinseong, Kim Famin was furious. This morning, he planted in the white mountain of the Yan Ya to make a detailed return, the Heishui Yan Ya four coalition forces were defeated by the Tang army general Cheng Boxian led the Phoenix Guard, in addition to the Heishui and Simu Meng'an escaped, Yue Xi and Tieli two Meng'an were beheaded by the Tang army and hung on the gate. Most of the places where Heishui and Yuexi lived, all fell into the hands of the Tang army.

This news is also corroborated by the latest return of the detailed work in Pyongyang.

"Is the Black Water Turtle still strong and brave? Bah! It was annihilated by the Tang army in just ten days, and even the place where his tribe lived was occupied, where did he get the courage? Where did it come from? A broken name was spread by a group of ignorant children. In addition to making this king Bai happy, he spent money and food in vain in the past few days to send troops to prepare for the attack on Tang, but the result came to naught before it began. ”

"Who swore in front of this king that Heishui was brave and good at fighting, and he would definitely be able to contain the Tang army in the north and create a favorable opportunity for our army to attack the Tang Dynasty?"

The angry Jin Famin glanced at the ministers in the hall and asked, but none of the ministers dared to answer.

Jin Famin's gaze swept over the Jishi tuna from time to time, and the Jishi tuna, who felt the pressure, had to stand up and kneel in the hall to plead guilty: "Huh...... The king, this is a strategy offered by the micro-ministers, the micro-ministers are stupid, and they do not observe the true strength of the black water gods, which causes the dynasty to suffer a loss of money and food, and is willing to accept the crime and be punished. ”

The proposer of the opportunity to attack Tang, Ji Shi Xiaotuna, stood up and confessed, and the other courtiers were undoubtedly relieved. After all, a few days ago, when I heard the news that the Heishui Turtle had invaded the Tang Realm, the king asked for advice, and when Ji Shi Xiaokun proposed to use this rare opportunity to hoard grain and grass in the cities of the northern border pass and send troops to seek an opportunity to attack the Tang Dynasty, they also agreed on the side, and in order to leave the name of the capable minister in the king's heart, they also put forward a lot of supplementary suggestions.

"You're not just stupid, you're a fool who doesn't hear anything outside the window." Jin Famin scolded angrily.

Ji Shi Xiao tuna knelt on the ground in fear, although it was a cold day in March, but he was in a cold sweat, and he had to blame himself again and again in the face of the king's scolding, and his head almost fell to the ground.

Kim Yuxin, who was the highest-ranking official in Silla (the highest official position set up by Silla), really did not help the king to scold a courtier who offered advice, and said: "My lord, it is not appropriate for Ji Shi Xiao Tu to give advice, please degrade him." It's just that in the past few days, our army has dispatched troops and generals in various northern cities to transport grain and grass to arouse the vigilance of the Tang army and is preparing for war. Without the Black Water Musket to contain the Tang army in the north, our army is temporarily unable to unilaterally attack the Tang State. King Tang Yan will definitely take advantage of this to cause trouble, and ask the king to deal with it as soon as possible. ”

"Could it be that that stinky child still wants to use this to attack our country?"

"It shouldn't be possible to attack, the four divisions of the Black Water Descent have just been pacified, and the northern part of Tang Andong's capital has not completely calmed down. It is said that the king of Yan has been using troops overseas for the past two years, and last year he leveled the Danluo Kingdom, occupied the Tsushima Island of the Wa Kingdom, and mobilized the army to attack the islands inhabited by the barbarians in the north and south of the Wa Kingdom. The strength of the Andong Protectorate has been reduced, and King Yan will not attack our country if he is not stupid. However, judging from the last peace talks between the two countries, it is indispensable for us to extort money. ”

Jin Yuxin's reasoning made Jin Famin's heart feel like a big stone was stuffed, and it was uncomfortable to block, and the lord of a country was blackmailed by a small child.

Jin Famin's indignant expression Jin Yuxin saw it in his eyes, and had to admonish: "King, my country has not yet recovered its vitality, and it can only be a great thing to endure a momentary humiliation." ”

"What Aiqing said, this king knows."

Jin Famin clenched his fists and sat back on the couch a little dejectedly, clenching his hands into fists, secretly hating the weakness of the country, and it was difficult for even the Tang State to protect the government.

"My lord, in the past few days, our army has been storing grain and grass at various border passes and mobilizing troops and horses to arouse the vigilance of the Tang army, and it is necessary to send an envoy to Pyongyang with generous gifts to explain to King Yan that it is the army that routinely replenishes grain and grass to change defenses, so as to dispel King Yan's vigilance. Even if he can't be exempted from being blackmailed, but my country took the initiative to give generous gifts to cover up the truth in this matter, and it is not good for King Yan to oppress our country too much. ”

Jin Famin thought about it, felt that what Jin Yuxin said was reasonable, glanced at Ji Shi Xiao Kun, who was still kneeling on the ground, and snorted coldly: "Ji Shi Xiao Kun, this king will give you a chance to establish a country while you are guilty, and you will send an envoy to Pyongyang to explain to King Yan that our country has no intention of being subordinate." Nuo is asked for money and food, and you can only promise a maximum of 30,000 stones. Can't do it? Think about your family. ”

"Minister...... Commanded! ”