Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2905 Liaodong map
Fang Jun replied: "The Eastern Expedition is imminent, and the Ministry of War is responsible for drawing the map. Naturally, the Ministry of War does not dare to slack off. In the past two days, through the concerted efforts of dozens of experienced scribes in the Ministry of War, the information sent back from Liaodong was summarized. , Screening, and distinguishing, the map of Koguryo is still completed, and its transit is vivid, and most of it is clearly identifiable.”

"The whole territory of Goguryeo?"

Li Ji frowned and said: "The matter is of great importance, Duke of Yue, please don't brag about it."

The words were a bit harsh, but this was because the two families were close, and he always regarded Fang Jun as a junior.

Fang Jun smiled and said: "The British prince has worried a lot. How can the lower officials not know the meaning of the Eastern Expedition? Don't dare to make falsehoods and grandstanding on such important matters."

He turned to His Majesty Li Er and said, "Your Majesty, please send your servants to the Ministry of War and order Cui Dunli to bring the map of Goguryeo immediately. Your Majesty and all ministers are invited to observe and correct."

His Majesty Li Er was very interested: "Yes!"

Immediately ordered Wang De, the chief servant, to go to the Ministry of War in person, and summoned Cui Dunli to order him to bring the map to the palace.

Xiao Yu on the side smiled and said: "If the map of Goguryeo has been drawn, the Duke of Yue has made a great contribution, and it can be regarded as the first achievement of the Eastern Expedition."

Marching and fighting is nothing more than the right time, place and people. Today's tactics are even more innovative. On the one hand, it is the combat effectiveness of the army, on the one hand, the supply of logistics and supplies, and on the other hand, it is possible to have a clear map and fully consider the battlefield. According to various conditions, corresponding tactics shall be specified.

When there is not much difference in military strength, a complete and accurate map often means a victory.

Because in this era, drawing maps is really too difficult...

Of course, for my own family, it is also reasonable to flatter each other and seek some benefits for Fang Jun who cannot personally participate in the Eastern Expedition.

But Fang Jun shook his head and said: "Mr. Song Guo didn't know something. In order to draw a map of Goguryeo this time, more than a hundred secret agents from the Ministry of War sneaked into the territory of Goguryeo. They wandered in poor mountains and hills, and more than two hundred merchants were willing to provide them for free. Cover and assist."

Speaking of this, he turned to His Majesty Li Er and said sincerely: "The publication of this map has condensed the hard work of the military department and countless merchants and people. Therefore, more than [-] officials and people died. Rewards, I am willing to give all the credit to the officials of the Ministry of War, promotion and promotion, and rewards for those who voluntarily assist in spying on the enemy's military fortress. Even in the enemy country, you will sacrifice your life to serve your country, this kind of absolute loyalty must be rewarded, otherwise, wouldn’t it make those loyal and filial citizens feel disheartened?”

His Majesty Li Er nodded silently, and said with a sigh of relief: "That's right! Liu Shizhong, write this down, and after the Eastern Expedition, you will be rewarded for your merits, just like what the Duke of Yue said, and those people who assisted the empire in this battle will be rewarded." All of them will be recorded and rewarded. Those who are victims of the empire can be awarded titles and honors as appropriate, and let the world know, Yinmeng family!"

"Here!"

Liu Ji hurriedly responded.

The ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

The Tang Dynasty was full of martial arts, so it was able to make the people fierce, and a large-scale army could be gathered in a short period of time. The two systems of government soldiers and recruiting soldiers went hand in hand, and together they built a huge empire that now dominates the world.

The rank of knighthood must be exchanged through actual combat exploits. Many veterans who have gone through battles may not be able to get enough merits to be awarded the rank of knighthood.

In addition to being considered an incomparably lofty honor, the rank of knighthood will receive the same treatment as the villagers in the countryside, and everyone will have to take a look at it. There are also real benefits such as tax reduction and exemption, and the grant of Yongyetian.

It is conceivable that as long as this edict is promulgated, the morale of the people will skyrocket and the martial arts will become stronger.

The Ministry of War is in the imperial city south of Chengtian Gate, Wang De trotted, and fought back and forth in a short while.

Cui Dunli came to the imperial study room out of breath, followed by two sweaty little servants, each carrying a book box woven from mountain vines, and put it on the floor of the imperial study room.

Cui Dunli took a few breaths, and then saluted: "Cun Cui Dunli, the left servant of the lower officer's military department, has seen His Majesty and all the superiors."

His Majesty Li Er obviously had a good impression of Cui Dunli, and said softly, "Cui Shilang doesn't need to be polite, did you bring the map?"

Cui Dunli said: "It has already been brought."

Then, he picked up the bookcase, looked around, and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty knows that the map is too huge. I wonder if Your Majesty will allow this wall to be vacated to hang the map?"

He pointed to the west wall.

Compared with other furniture such as bookshelves and desks, the walls here are only decorated with some rare decorations, such as antlers, wolf skins, a pair of strong bows, and a sword, which are relatively simple and simple.

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "Yes."

Wang De hurried forward with two servants to remove all the decorations, put them aside temporarily, then helped Cui Dunli open the bookcase, took out the map, and carefully unfolded it with tiny nails nailed to the wall.

Four pieces of specially made paper were pieced together to form a huge map, which almost filled the entire wall. The map was densely drawn with various lines, and there were still dozens of maps left in the box...

His Majesty Li Er got up and came to the map, looking up, the ministers also got up and stood behind His Majesty Li Er.

For a long time, Fang Jun has been known for his outstanding ability, especially when he comes up with some incredible methods from time to time, which are unheard of and amazing.Everyone knows that Fang Jun has been leading the drawing of the map of the world since the first day he entered the Ministry of War. When he first saw the finished product today, he was naturally curious and eager to take a look.

On the map, it starts from Youying Erzhou, goes eastward from the Liaohe River to most of Fuyu, and goes south to Asan Bay and Zhuling, bordering Baekje and Silla.

Cui Dunli pointed to the map and introduced: "Gaoguryeo officially established the country in the second year of Jianzhao. The capital of the country was located in the domestic city. Its people were mainly Yeji and Fuyu people, and later absorbed some Mohe people and Sanhan people. In the fourth year of Shiguang in the Northern Wei Dynasty, Goguryeo No. . During the reign of the 20th King Changshou, the capital of the country was moved from the domestic city to Pyongyang. So far, the expansion direction of Goguryeo has gradually changed from the cold Liaodong to the warm and humid peninsula, and then gradually expanded, currently occupying more than half of the peninsula , The territory is vast, but because of the bitter cold climate, the land is sparsely populated, and most of them are mountains and hills that are not suitable for farming."

Pointing to the map, Cui Dunli eloquently explained the origin of Goguryeo and the current state of the country clearly. In the past, there was only a vague understanding of Goguryeo, but now it seems vivid.
His Majesty Li Er said in admiration: "Cui Shilang is familiar with history books, and he has his own gaps in his chest. He should make persistent efforts and make great achievements for the empire. I will not treat him poorly!"

Cui Dunli was excited in his heart, and saluted: "Thank you for your praise! However, I dare not take credit for it. In fact, Fang Shangshu has been giving orders all day long, strictly ordering us military officials to be familiar with Goguryeo's humanities, history, terrain and national situation, so that we can target and make targeted actions. Deployment and contribute to the victory of the Eastern Expedition."

His Majesty Li Er glanced back at Fang Jun, and said with satisfaction: "The Ministry of War is united as one, and the preparations are strong. After the Eastern Expedition, I will definitely reward you!"

The ministers looked at Cui Dunli and praised him one after another.

This son from the Cui family in Qinghe, because of his outstanding talent and Fang Jun's spare no effort to recommend him, has repeatedly entered His Majesty's sight. It is not impossible to enter the political affairs hall for the six ministers.

A rising imperial minister...

His Majesty Li Er looked at the densely marked cities, mountains, peaks, and rivers on the map, and felt very relieved: "Come, Cui Shilang will give me a good explanation of the terrain of Goguryeo."

"Here!"

Cui Dunli's confidence doubled, and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, please see that the border between Goguryeo and Datang is to the west of the Liao River, which is the land of Yingzhou. Since the early years of Zhenguan, Goguryeo knew that it could not defend itself against the attack of the Tang Dynasty. In the field, it resisted the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, so it extended from here to the depths, and built mountain cities and fortresses in critical places, which functioned like the Great Wall, but it was limited by its national strength and could not connect countless mountain cities into one. As a line of defense against Datang. And in Pyongyang, the capital of the country, countless docks were built on the north bank of the Wei River to resist the invincible cavalry raid of Datang..."

(End of this chapter)