Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The news of the troop mobilization in Huaiyuan City was soon discovered by scouts and passed on to Hou Junji and Li Ji.

5 miles outside Gaimu City.

Tang army camp.

Li Ji, the chief military commander of Liaodong Road, Li Daozon, the deputy chief military commander, Zhang Shigui, Qibi Heli, Ashina Mishe and others gathered together.

Li Ji said calmly, "The city of Gaimu is built on Qiantai Mountain. The city is strong and high, and there are more than 1 defenders in the city."

"The defenders of Gaimu City have closed the city gates and dare not come out to fight. They are like a turtle with its head tucked in. It will be difficult for us to break through in a short time."

"And the enemy has sent 2 troops to support us, and they will arrive before noon tomorrow at the latest."

"Generals, how do you think we should fight this battle?"

Li Ji described Gaimu City as difficult to attack, but the expression on his face showed that he did not take the city seriously at all.

Their army originally had 4 people. After capturing the three cities of Tongding, Xincheng and Xuantu, they left 5 people to guard the cities and guard the prisoners.

Excluding thousands of soldiers in charge of logistics, they still have more than 3 troops available.

If the number of soldiers was equal, how could the Goguryeo army be a match for the Tang army?

Moreover, Your Majesty ordered General Jiang Que of the Left Tunwei Army, and Junior Craftsman Qiu Xingyan and others to build siege ladders and catapults, all of which were placed in their camp.

Attacking a small city like Gaimu was not too stressful for them.

After a quiet rest time of ten minutes.

Li Daozon slammed the table, stood up and said with great pride.

"General Manager Li, why don't we split our forces into two groups? You give me 1 soldiers and I'll go and destroy this reinforcement army!"

"You lead the remaining troops to attack Gaimu City."

"As long as we capture Gaimu City, this big granary, we won't have to worry about food anymore!"

1 elite Tang troops fought against 2 Goguryeo reinforcements, and Li Daozon was not afraid at all!

Qibi Heli also stood up and said, "Grand General, I am willing to go with the Deputy Grand General to fight against the Goguryeo reinforcements!"

"The general is also willing to go!"

Zhishisili, Ashina Mishe and others all requested to fight.

Even the calm and steady Zhang Shigui stepped out to join in the fun and said, "General Manager Li, the previous two battles were not satisfying, and I also want to stretch my muscles."

When they attacked Xuantu City and Xincheng City earlier, they did not have much effort to capture them because the defenders inside were all tricked into going to Huaiyuan City.

Li Ji waved his hand and said, "Generals, please sit down and talk."

Looking at this group of generals with high enthusiasm for fighting, Li Ji continued.

"Generals, Gaimu City is Goguryeo's granary in Liaodong. As long as this city is still there, Goguryeo will definitely send a large army to rescue us."

"According to the battle plan His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has prepared for us, we should try not to attack the fortified city by force, but use the tactics of besieging the city and attacking the reinforcements, and focus on consuming as much enemy forces as possible!"

"So I plan not to attack Gaimu City for the time being, and keep it to attract Goguryeo reinforcements!"

When the generals in the tent heard Li Ji's plan, they all showed surprise on their faces.

This strategy of besieging the city and attacking the reinforcements is a good one!

It would be best for them to fight the enemy outside the city. Attacking a city is not only difficult, but also requires a lot of energy.

"General Manager, I agree with your proposal!"

Li Daozon, Zhang Shigui and others expressed their support for Li Ji's decision.

Li Ji nodded, then stood up and ordered with a serious face: "Now, I announce the combat order!"

After hearing what Li Ji said, everyone stood up with serious expressions.

"Order Li Daozong to be the chief general, Qibi Heli, Zhishisili and Ashina Mishe to be the deputy generals, and lead 1 people to ambush the reinforcements!"

"After destroying the enemy reinforcements, the army quickly retreated back to Gaimu City!"

Li Ji only used Gaimu City, a large granary, as bait, and his ultimate goal was to eat him.

If Goguryeo sent too many troops to support, the remaining tens of thousands of soldiers might not be able to hold on, so Li Daozon could not be allowed to lead the army south to attack other cities.

He doesn't want the cooked duck to fly away.

Li Daozon and several foreign generals were delighted, and they all bowed and saluted.

"As ordered!"

Li Ji waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "There is no time to lose, you should mobilize your troops and set off now!"

"The location for the ambush must be chosen carefully. Don't take it lightly!"

"Hahaha, don't worry, General Manager!" Li Daozon said with a big laugh, and then quickly left the tent with a group of military generals.

In the dental tent.

Zhang Shigui, who was not assigned any combat mission, said with resentment on his face.

"General Manager, why don't you arrange for me to fight? Do you dislike my age?"

Zhang Shigui is 58 years old this year, and has a lot of white hair on his hair and beard.

But he still had some courage, and his big arms were still able to pull two stone bows.

Li Ji came over and patted Zhang Shigui on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "General Zhang, you have to stay and help me, otherwise Goguryeo will send a large army from other places, and I can't handle it alone."

After hearing what Li Ji said, Zhang Shigui's expression eased a lot.

Zhang Shigui clasped his fists towards Li Ji and said, "General Manager, I will go to Gaimu City first to inspect and see if the enemy has made any unusual movements."

"Thank you, General Zhang."

Li Ji clasped his fists towards him and said.

Looking at the old general's hunched back, Li Ji couldn't help but sigh.

The generals who followed Your Majesty to conquer the world are all old, even he is 50 years old.

Only King Jiangxia Li Daozon was younger, only 44 years old.

"I hope we can conquer Goguryeo this time!"

Li Ji murmured.

Soon Li Ji's face returned to calm. He began to write out the plan of besieging the city and attacking the reinforcements, and had someone deliver it to Li Chengqian.

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Liucheng.

In the dental tent.

All the generals gathered inside.

Even the great architect Yan Lide appeared at the very back.

Hou Junji, the general manager of the army, stood below Li Chengqian and reported: "Your Highness, the defenders of Huaiyuan City have left one after another, and now there are only 1 people stationed there."

"I think it's our army's turn to take action!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the young generals in the hall showed excitement on their faces.

Now the army on the Liaodong Road, led by Li Ji, is fighting fiercely.

And their central army has not yet officially started the action.

Li Chengqian glanced at Du He and asked with a frown.

"Du He, what do you think?"

Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, General Hou is an expert. You may as well let General Hou decide on the battle matters."

Du He was very aware that he and Li Chengqian came here to act as mascots.

Hou Junji will be in charge of all combat matters.

Although Hou Junji has many shortcomings in his personality, he is a good commander in battles.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

Seeing the military advisor say this, Li Chengqian nodded, then turned and said to Hou Junji.

"General Hou, you are fully responsible for the combat operations. I fully support you!"