Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Since reinforcements from Goguryeo continued to pour in, preventing the Tang army from concentrating on attacking Liaodong City, it would be better to lure the enemy troops out.

Although Du He only said eight short words, Li Ji, Li Daozon, Hou Junji and Su Dingfang all had a look of enlightenment on their faces.

They all lowered their heads to think about the feasibility of this plan.

Li Chengqian was a little confused. He said to Du He, "Du He, stop playing dumb. Explain yourself."

"I understand every word you said, but why can't I understand when you put them together?"

This guy has studied military tactics with Li Jing for several months, but now he doesn't speak directly and clearly.

Moreover, Li Chengqian saw that the other generals understood it, but he, the commander-in-chief of the entire army, was the only one who didn't understand it. Wouldn't everyone laugh at him if this got out?

Du He nodded and said, "Your Highness, we can first adopt the tactic of besieging the city and fighting the 4 reinforcements sent by Goguryeo."

"During the battle, we pretended to be beaten and fled, giving the enemy in the city an opportunity to wipe out our Tang army."

"After leading the defenders of Liaodong out of the city, we will lead them to a place several miles away to prevent them from realizing something is wrong and turning around and fleeing back into the city."

"This plan also has risks. Our 6 soldiers need to face 8 enemy troops at the same time. If we are not careful, we may get into trouble!"

While Du He was speaking, the others all looked up and listened attentively.

Especially Li Ji and Hou Junji, they smiled at each other, obviously they already had a clear plan in their minds.

Li Chengqian asked: "Du He, what if the enemy troops in Liaodong City don't fall for it?"

Du He smiled and said, "Whether this plan will succeed depends on whether our soldiers can act."

"If we cannot lure the defenders of Liaodong City out of the city, it will not be a loss for us. At worst, we can annihilate this 4-strong reinforcement army first, and then storm Liaodong City."

Although storming Liaodong City was a bad idea, they had no choice but to take this route in order to avoid support from the rest of the Goguryeo army.

Li Chengqian stroked his short beard and nodded slightly, then turned to ask Li Ji, Hou Junji and others.

"Do you think Du Heti's plan is feasible?"

"The enemy will be here tomorrow, and we must make a quick decision now."

"If it's feasible, we'll discuss the specific tactical arrangements as soon as possible. If it's not feasible, we'll find another way."

The situation is urgent now, and Li Chengqian, the mascot, is also worried about the army.

In the previous battles, the Tang army was the active party, and the specific combat plans and deployments could be carried out according to its own rhythm.

But now the Tang army is on the passive side, and the initiative is in the hands of the Goguryeo people.

Li Ji stood up and said with a serious face: "Your Highness, I think Prince Consort Du's plan is feasible!"

"As long as we plan well, we may be able to capture Liaodong City easily!"

No matter how simple the strategy is, as long as the process is executed well, it is a good strategy.

Hou Junji followed closely and also stood up and said, "Let's do it!"

Since both military commanders agreed, the plan could be implemented.

Li Dao Zong smiled and said, "It's not easy to win a battle, but pretending to be defeated and fleeing is not that easy?"

"Your Highness, the two chief stewards, I will be the one pretending to flee. I promise to do it beautifully for you."

When Du He heard Li Daozon volunteer, he almost laughed.

In his memory, Li Daozon, a member of the royal family, led 4 cavalrymen to charge at 4 elite Goguryeo troops when attacking Liaodong City.

If he were to take twenty or thirty thousand soldiers and horses to act out the show, he might kill the reinforcements while he was acting.

Li Ji knew Li Dao Zong best, so he quickly said, "King Jiangxia, you can't pretend to be defeated and flee."

"You are better off leading the soldiers in an ambush, and then charging the enemy once they enter our encirclement."

Li Daozon had an elegant appearance, but he was actually an extremely brave man. He often led hundreds of people to attack the enemy force that was several times his size.

Moreover, what kind of general you are, you will lead what kind of soldiers. The soldiers under Li Daozon are also crazy.

This battle has implications for the future course of the war, so we must be extremely cautious.

Li Daozon touched his nose in dismay and did not continue to volunteer. It was obvious that he had a full understanding of himself.

At this time, Du He suddenly smiled and said, "Maybe there is someone more suitable."

"Who?"

everyone asked in unison.

Du He said word by word: "Yingzhou Governor Zhang Jian!"

Li Chengqian clapped his hands and said, "Yes! Zhang Jian was badly defeated by the defenders of Anshi City, and was chased for dozens of miles!"

"I think there is no one more suitable than Zhang Jian to pretend to be defeated and flee!"

Li Ji and Hou Junji looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

"Then let Zhang Jian lure the enemy!"

Immediately afterwards, Hou Junji spread out a topographic map of the area around Liaodong City, and together with Li Ji, Li Daozon and Su Dingfang, he began to discuss the specific battle deployment.

In a large camp south of the Tang army.

Zhang Jian, who was cheering up his soldiers and preparing to wash away his previous shame, suddenly sneezed twice.

He felt a chill on his back, as if someone was plotting against him behind his back.

After more than an hour, the sky gradually darkened.

The prince's personal guard came into the tent and said to Zhang Jian who was wiping his spear, "Chief Steward Zhang, the prince wants you to go to the tent. There are some battle arrangements that need to be made."

Zhang Jian quickly stood up and said.

"I'm going right now!"

After saying this, he placed his spear on the weapon rack and hurriedly left with the prince's personal guards.

When he arrived at the tent, he found that a group of generals had gathered inside.

Within half a minute, Zhang Jian understood the entire battle plan and also knew that he would lead 2 troops to feign defeat.

"No wonder my back felt cold, so this is what happened..."

...

The next day.

The sun is rising.

It was March 3th, and there was a drizzle from the sky.

Ten miles outside Liaodong City, a well-equipped infantry and cavalry were rushing towards Liaodong City at a rapid speed.

Suddenly a fast horse rushed into the central army and reported to the commander-in-chief sitting in the carriage.

"Reporting to the general, there is a group of Tang soldiers waiting in formation in the wilderness 5 miles ahead. They have blocked the southern gate of Liaodong City."

"According to my estimation, this group of Tang troops has about 20,000 to 30,000 people."

"Do we need to take a detour and enter Liaodong City from the East Gate to rest, and then formulate a battle plan later?"

On the carriage was a fat middle-aged general named Cui Hexian, who was the Lisa of Taihang City.

I saw a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and then he squinted his eyes and grinned and said.

"The purpose of our trip is to annihilate this Tang army together with the defenders in Liaodong City!"

"The Tang army is eager to die, so I will help them!"

During the march, Cui Hexian maintained close contact with Lisa Gao Changyi who was stationed in Liaodong City.

In response to the current situation, the two of them have already discussed a specific battle plan.

Later, he took the lead in launching an attack on the Tang army. Gao Changyi led the Liaodong city defenders out of the city to attack the Tang army from behind. With the two armies attacking from the front and back, the Tang army was bound to be defeated.