Zhang Zhongjian came to the map, took the brush from Luo Shixin's hand, studied it carefully for a while, and felt that the map was accurate, and marked many points in the southwest of Baekje with his senses, and turned to Luo Shixin and said: "It is probably this place, scattered around seventy-two islands. It is said that there are seventy-two, and there are only more than 30 islands that are really inhabited, and the others are not suitable for living. ”

Luo Shixin looked at the location drawn by Zhang Zhongjian, and his expression gradually became serious and solemn. His finger swiped upwards on the island drawn by Zhang Zhongjian, pointing to the Beisha City captured by their Tang naval forces.

Beisha City, also known as Biluxe City, Daheishan Mountain City, was the political and military center of Goguryeo in the Dalian period, located in the middle of Daheishin, the south two peaks and adjacent ridges, the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula, one side by the mountain, the other side by the sea. To the east of Beisha City is Aprok Water, and beyond Ap Luck River is Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo.

When Luo Shixin was besieging Liaodong, he ordered Zhang Zhenzhou and Cheng Mingzhen's water army to attack Beisha City, which was of decisive significance in the battle of Goguryeo and was a move to turn things around.

After conquering the city of An and approaching Pyongyang, the city of Beisha once again demonstrated the meaning of his existence.

Luo Shixin's naval army division, coupled with the support of Qibi He Li, exceeded 100,000 troops. The daily food and drink arrangements of these 100,000 troops are astronomical, and the logistical problems are extremely serious. Although Luo Shixin captured Gaimu, Liaodong, and Anshi to obtain huge amounts of food and wages, and Qibi He Li swept through the camps of Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen, and captured the materials of their 100,000 army, there was no need to worry about logistics problems for a certain period of time. However, it is impossible for an army of 100,000 to carry all the food with it on the march, which is not only dangerous, but also affects the flexible movement of the army. All the grain and grass collected were stored in Beisha City by Luo Shixin.

Every once in a while, grain convoys in Beisha would bring grain and grass to the front line in Pyongyang.

The city of Beisha is a little closer to the front line in Pyongyang, and at the same time it is crucial. Beisha City has convenient water and land transportation, and the follow-up materials needed by the army, whether it is from Chang'an Li Shimin or Liaodong Gao Shilian, can be transported from water and land to Beisha City for transit, without climbing mountains and wading through water, wasting labor and material resources, which can be described as a rare strategic location.

Zhang Zhongjian, as a native of the rivers and lakes, is not very proficient in military affairs, but in the past, he walked the rivers and lakes with Li Jing and learned some basic and simple tactics: in the past, he relied on this little tactic to use the advantage of geography to defeat the Haikou pretended to be a Kyushu daimyo. The real strategic vision does not have, nor does it see the significance of Yamato's view of the 72 islands in the eastern part of the sea. Luo Shixin was different, their Tang army was like a bamboo, and they directly hit the city of Pyongyang. Although Yamato was not affected much at the moment, once Goguryeo fell, they would inevitably be attacked head-on by the Tang army. They are different from Baekje, Baekje has a certain foundation in Haidong, although they have captured most of the Silla territory and gained a foothold in Haidong, but the territory in their hands is not really attached, once they are attacked by the Tang Dynasty, they will finally break out of the island country and lose their efforts.

The situation has reached this point, Yamato has no reason to do something in vain, they attach so much importance to the seventy-two islands in Haidong, they must have something else.

Sure enough, the location of the 72 islands in Haidong happened to be opposite Beisha City, which could become a bridgehead for a surprise attack on Beisha City.

Looking at Luo Shixin's analogy, Zhang Zhongjian also saw the reason and asked, "Yamato, is this planning to use the seventy-two islands in Haidong to attack Beisha City?" ”

"Ten of **!" Luo Shixin bowed his head and said: "Seniors may not know, our army's grain and grass are mostly stored in this Beisha City, and its value is equivalent to the Wuchao during the battle of Guandu Yuan Cao......" He shook his hand heavily, looked at the map and said to himself: "I understand, I understand why Little Japan has not fought Silla anymore." is a good bird with one stone, and he really sells a good teammate. I don't know if I want to eat our Datang, even Goguryeo, he wants to eat it in one bite. Appetite is not small, appetite is not small! ”

Zhang Zhongjian couldn't understand the meaning of his words later, but he still heard about the battle of Guandu or something, and said movingly: "That's really amazing." As a native of the Central Plains, even if Zhang Zhongjian crossed the sea to escape the world, he did not want to see his home country suffer a defeat. The situation of the battle of Guandu is well known. In the battle of Yuan Cao, Yuan Shao relied on his decisive forces to press Cao Cao to fight, even if Cao Cao had a large number of capable ministers and fierce generals, and achieved certain results in the small game, but the overall situation was still passive. The majestic Cao Cao was forced into a desperate situation, couldn't resist, and even had the idea of retreating. However, a surprise attack on the black nest, and the situation in the battle of Guandu was immediately reversed.

If this Beisha City is lost, won't it follow in Yuan Shao's footsteps?

Seeing that Zhang Zhongjian was a little nervous, Luo Shixin smiled and said: "Don't care, seniors, I, Luo Shixin, am not Yuan Shao, and I will not follow in his footsteps." Even if their idea of attacking Beisha City succeeds, they may not be able to take Beisha City. Besides, now I have noticed it......"

If Beisha City is lost, Luo Shixin and the 100,000 army in his hands will indeed be completely in a predicament. It was precisely because he knew the importance of Beisha City that Luo Shixin had taken precautions and arranged for the general Cheng Mingzhen to guard Beisha City to ensure that the rear was safe.

Cheng Mingzhen's contemporary famous generals are not comparable to Yuan Shao's drunken mediocrity Chun Qiong, even if he encounters a surprise attack, Little Japan may not be able to get benefits in his hands.

Of course, even if Luo Shixin believes that Cheng Mingzhen has that strength, since he knows about it, he is not willing to take this unnecessary risk.

After pondering for a moment, Luo Shixin said: "Senior, but you want me to send troops to help?" ”

Zhang Zhongjian bowed his head and said: "Well, although we don't have strong strength on the seventy-two islands, we also have three thousand warriors who are familiar with the terrain and are good at water. This time they will definitely increase their forces, they understand our strength. As long as they can get the support of the Grand Governor, with the complex terrain of the seventy-two islands, it is easy to swallow up their 10,000 soldiers and horses. ”

Luo Shixin shook his head and said: "It's just one or two thousand, it's not worth the labor of my Tang Navy Army." ”

Zhang Zhongjian's face stiffened slightly.

Pei Qingyi shouted angrily: "Do you want to see everyone on the seventy-two islands being murdered, Luo Shixin you are too ruthless." ”

Luo Shixin scratched his head and said, "I'll tell you the truth, this is really not worth it." Some of my 100,000 troops will be left to defend Pyongyang, and the rest will go south to fight with Yamato and Baekje, and the troops will be divided into two groups. ”

Pei Qingyi felt a great grievance for some reason, his eyes were red, and he pulled Zhang Zhongjian and said: "Master, let's go, ignore him, it's a big deal to die on the island, and after eighteen years, he will be a good man again." Saying that, he was going to pull Zhang Zhongjian.

Luo Shixin suddenly felt a big head, and hurriedly said: "Listen to me, listen to me finish speaking." My seniors told me the news, which gave me the preparation in advance. This great favor has to be repaid, and I Luo Shixin can't do anything to unload the mill and kill the donkey. Besides, what is the relationship between us, life and death. Can I help you with your business! His last sentence was naturally said to Pei Qingyi.

Pei Qingyi blushed a little and muttered, "Then you still shirk in every possible way." ”

"Let's be honest! I didn't say no, but I had to think about how to help, how to help, how to minimize the casualties between you and our army, and how to make use of this matter to maximize the benefits. To put it mildly, the predecessors may not be right in the world when it comes to martial arts, and there are few opponents in the world. However, the use of soldiers is not his strength. The idea of direct support for our army is really not very good. Luo Shixin looked at Zhang Zhongjian and Pei Qingyi and said, "You wait for me all night, let me discuss it with my advisers, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer." ”

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Haedong Silla, Sangju Seongwongyeong.

Sangju Sewongkyung was originally the boundary of Silla, but with the alliance of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Yamato, Silla was completely unable to resist it, and the land it owned was almost encroached upon by the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Yamato.

If it weren't for the speed of Luo Shixin's rapid advance, Goguryeo had to withdraw, and the Silla land they occupied, Silla was afraid that it would have been in danger of extinction by now.

It's not that Silla is vulnerable, but there is a real disparity in strength.

Goguryeo, the first power in the eastern part of the sea, is enough for Silla to eat a pot, not to mention that there is also the Yamato kingdom that is not inferior to Goguryeo, and Baekje, a-stirring stick, attacks on three sides, and Silla has no way to resist it.

According to the results of the negotiations between the three kingdoms, Silla was divided into three, Baekje was divided into Kangju, Yamato was divided into Yangju and Sangju, and Goguryeo was divided into Mingju.

For this method of separation, the three kingdoms are very satisfied, Baekje is the weakest, and it should be laughed at if it has a land of one state. Yamato intended to gain a foothold in the three kingdoms of Haidong and obtain the most land in the two states, and there is no objection. Although Goguryeo had only one state, Mingju was the richest of the Silla states and was located in the lower reaches of the key Han River basin, which was of extraordinary significance to Goguryeo, and they were also very satisfied with it.

As the war progressed, Baekje and Yamato captured Yangju and Sangju, and Silla could only retreat to Mingju. Originally, Goguryeo had already acquired part of the land of Mingzhou, but the Tang army was so fierce that they had to give up all the land they had acquired and go all out to deal with the Tang Dynasty. Silla took the opportunity to recapture Mingzhou and defend Gongdi.

In the face of the territory belonging to Goguryeo, the commanders of the Yamato Kingdom and the commanders of Baekje coincidentally chose to rest and deter, and the troops of the two countries never entered Mingzhou for half a step.

Faced with this situation, the desperate Goguryeo had no choice but to send envoys to Seohwonkyo, one of the most important cities in Silla, which has now become the military headquarters of the Yamato Kingdom. r1152