The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 116 Out of Lulongsai, Straight to the Back

"Lu Longsai? This place is so strange, it shouldn't be an official way, right?"

Zhang Xutuo couldn't help asking after hearing that Gao Qi had marched from Lulongsai.

Hearing this, Luo Yi on the side analyzed: "That's true, Lulongsai is a remote path, not an official path."

"Lulongsai is located at the easternmost foot of Xuwu Mountain, between two mountains, with Meishan on the left and Yunshan on the right."

"During the period of the Three Kingdoms, when Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty conquered Wuhuan, he visited this place and wiped out Wuhuan in one fell swoop."

"Since then, Lulongsai has been repaired more, but it has suffered from wars for a long time."

"It also led to the gradual desertion of Luronse, and the roads were damaged by the impact of rain day after day."

"Therefore, no one cares about Lulongsai now, and Yi walked through it once when he was marching many years ago."

"The road was dilapidated back then, and I'm afraid it's even more dilapidated now."

For a while, Luo Yi once again explained the terrain of Lulongsai to the generals.

Zhang Xutuo was still moved when he heard that Gao Qi led his army straight to the rear of Goguryeo and raided the west of Liaoxi.

But after Luo Yi's explanation, he instantly dismissed this idea.

Since Zhang Xutuo is the commander-in-chief of an army, he must consider the overall situation when facing unknown and dangerous sections.

At this time, the Sui army was almost blank for the road to 'Lulongsai'.

If Gao Qi leads the army through Lulongsai at this time, but if there is any problem.

And the loss is not just hundreds of soldiers, but an elite army that is fully armed and iron-blooded.

Therefore, after Luo Yi explained the terrain of 'Lulongsai'.

For a moment, the fighting heart that rose in Zhang Xutuo's heart was extinguished.

Seeing Zhang Xutuo's expression, the sharp-eyed Gao Qi couldn't help saying: "Marshal, if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get a tiger cub."

"If you don't try, how can you win? This is the only solution now, please give me a chance, Marshal."

"The last general must lead his army out of Lulongsai and attack Liaoxi County behind Goguryeo."

Gao Qi's last words can be said to be firm and firm, with extremely firm eyes.

"General Gao, King Gang Yan has already analyzed the muddy and difficult roads of 'Lulongsai'. How can I watch you lead many soldiers to the dangerous situation and ignore it?"

"Marshal, as the saying goes, 'Soldiers make dangerous moves', since Emperor Wu of Wei Cao Cao was able to cross 'Lulongsai' back then, marched across the desert, raided Liucheng, and wiped out Wuhuan in one fell swoop."

"The army led by the last general today is several times that of Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei back then. The soldiers under his command are strong and there are many fierce generals. How can it be unsuccessful?"

"Besides, although today's 'Lulongsai' has gone through wars and the roads are muddy, it is better than when Wei Wu Cao Cao walked for the first time?"

"So, since the predecessors can go, and today our descendants have gained a lot of experience, what is there to be afraid of?"

"Besides, war is inherently fictitious, and it can't be successful without danger on the battlefield. Please, the commander-in-chief must approve the general's request."

For a while, Gao Qi did not give up, and analyzed with several examples.

What he said was eloquent and magnificent.

Can't help but say more, all the generals present were infected by Gao Qi's words, and they all spoke in agreement.

"Okay, since General Gao is so confident, I will personally appoint you as the commander of the second route, and lead our troops across 'Lulongsai' and sweep west of Liaoning."

It's just that after thinking twice, Zhang Xutuo also agreed.

After all, there is no other plan now, although it is a risky move to go 'Lulongsai'.

But there is also a saying "high risk, high return".

In the end, after the collective decision of everyone.

The military meeting decided to use Gao Qi to lead the troops and horses of the headquarters to cross "Lulongsai" in order to advance to the counties in western Liaoning.

On the other hand, Zhang Xutuo and Luo Yi led the main force to march towards Liaoshui, with the goal of capturing Xiangping in eastern Liaodong.

"Marshal, the general wishes not to send troops for the time being, but to hold hands for training first."

"Why is this?"

After hearing Gao Qi's words, Zhang Xutuo didn't understand what he meant, so he asked.

Immediately, Gao Qi continued to explain patiently: "Marshal, although our army now has hundreds of thousands of troops after the reunion."

"However, the three armies are usually scattered in various places, and they are not the same in terms of training methods or personalities."

"If you don't go through training and get used to it for a period of time, I'm afraid that when the time comes to the battlefield, people will not be united."

In an instant, after Gao Qi mentioned this disadvantage, everyone began to realize this problem.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xutuo readily accepted this suggestion.

"Brother Shubao, we haven't seen each other for several years. I didn't expect that we would meet here."

After walking out of the tent, Gao Qi shouted to the Xionghu general beside him,

This person is Qin Qiong and Qin Shubao.

"Haha!" Hearing the news, Qin Shubao turned around and laughed too.

Then he said: "I didn't expect that I haven't seen him for a few years. The once innocent boy has transformed into a mighty, famous, and illustrious hussar general."

When saying this, Qin Qiong was extremely envious of Gao Qi.

I think Gao Qi is only 18 years old now, but he has already become famous and powerful.

On the other hand, I am almost in my thirties, but I still have nothing to do.

It can be said that Gao Qi is now a winner in Qin Qiong's eyes.

"Brother Shubao, Qidi hopes to fight side by side with you in this battle and make contributions together."

Gao Qi seemed to see the depression in Qin Qiong's heart, and couldn't help but speak up to explain it.

"I hope so!" Hearing this, Qin Qiong also changed his face and said.

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It is only said that within the next ten days, the Eastern Expeditionary Army did not set off immediately.

Instead, they gather in the barracks every day for training, to practice the coordination ability and tacit understanding between soldiers.

And generals are also competing with each other, mainly because they are familiar with each other.

Finally, after dozens of days, Gao Qi finally led the soldiers and horses of the headquarters to bid farewell to the coach Zhang Xutuo, and ran towards 'Lulongsai'.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xutuo thought that the terrain of 'Lulongsai' was muddy and difficult, and because he needed to go deep outside the Great Wall, he went around to the west of Liaoxi behind Goguryeo.

Zhang Xutuo actually temporarily transferred Qin Qiong, the number one under his command, to Gao Qi, because Gao Qi and others were not familiar with the geography of 'Lulongsai'.

Luo Yi even entrusted Luo Chun, his own clansman, to Gao Qi's army to act as a guide.

If you want to talk about why Luo Yi supports the Eastern Expedition so much, it is mainly because Luo Yi dominates Youzhou.

However, Goguryeo is entrenched in Liaodong, Sanhan, and the Korean Peninsula, with millions of armors, and its strength can be described as strong.

This has completely threatened Luo Yi's rule in Youzhou.

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In this expedition, Gao Qi only brought two civil officials, Zhong Yao and Liu Bowen, while Guo Jia and Fa Zheng were forced to stay in Beiping City.

Just kidding, you must know that Guo Jia and Fa Zhengke in history died young.

The climate in Liaodong is so harsh, and in history, Guo Jia accompanied Cao Cao to conquer Wuhuan, and eventually died prematurely due to dissatisfaction.

Combining all the reasons, Gao Qi chose to keep Guo Jia and Fazheng in Beiping.

He didn't want to be the first to lose two peerless talents before his great career was accomplished.

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After a few days of rapid march, Gao Qi led the army of the headquarters and finally entered the muddy 'Lulongsai'.

A huge battle to conquer the east has officially begun!
(End of this chapter)