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

Chapter 118 Internal forces can only be used

"Therefore, the best way is to lure Goguryeo into a field battle with our army, and then find the right time to raid the exit."

For a while, none of the generals present could understand the meaning of these words.

"Berwin, now Goguryeo has grasped the lifeline of our army and has set up a solid line of defense at the exit."

"How could they be tricked out by us?"

Immediately, Gao Qi couldn't help asking in doubt.

Hearing this, Liu Bowen shook his feather fan lightly, and said slowly: "Gaoguryeo seized the lifeblood of our army who just walked out of the 'Lulong Fortress' and was short of food, but why didn't our army seize the lifeblood of Goguryeo instead?"

As soon as this remark came out, all the generals in the tent couldn't react, what did Liu Bowen mean by this remark.

After all, it is our own side who are blocked in the valley now.

It didn't take long for the generals to become suspicious, and Liu Bowen continued to analyze: "Zongwen knows that because Goguryeo is located in the north, the internal forces are intricate."

"And the most important point is that Goguryeo is composed of mostly farming peoples, fishing and hunting peoples, and a small part of nomadic peoples."

"Therefore, this also created the instability of Goguryeo's internal unity, the quality of the soldiers is very mixed, coupled with the backward productivity, and the scarcity of weapons, so the field combat effectiveness is weak."

"Mr. Bowen, is there any inevitable connection between what you said and our army being trapped in the valley?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yun, who has always been calm, couldn't help asking.

"Yes!" Immediately, Liu Bowen affirmed, and immediately said: "The key lies in the internal composition of Goguryeo."

"After every combination of Goguryeo, the ruling class will change."

"It can be said that although Goguryeo is now dominated by the farming nation, the country seems to be stable, and it is tacitly understood."

"But in fact, in the dark, various armed forces are fighting openly and secretly. Now it seems to be stable, but there is only a missing fuse."

"So, our army needs to be the one who ignites the fuse."

Following Liu Bowen's eloquent analysis, all the generals in the tent, including Gao Qijin, suddenly realized.

If it weren't for Liu Bowen's analysis, even Gao Qi hadn't seen clearly the internal contradictions in Goguryeo.

And now that you know it, you should focus on using it to achieve your own goals.

"Berwin, I know your idea, but now that Goguryeo is blocked at the exit and there is no road to pass, how should it be achieved?"

Immediately, Gao Qi affirmed Liu Bowen's plan, but also raised questions about it.

"General, the terrain of Bailang Mountain is complex and vast. There are hundreds of mountain roads, large and small. How could it be possible for Goguryeo to block all of them?"

"And as long as a few people pass behind Goguryeo, it's not a problem at all."

Regarding this, Liu Bowen had already prepared well and spoke slowly.

After pondering for a moment, Gao Qi said: "Who among you would like to travel behind Goguryeo to carry out Mr. Bowen's plan?"

However, all the generals present heard the words and no one promised.

After all, this is equivalent to being a lobbyist, and those present are all fierce generals who have fought in the battlefield and won the championship.

It’s okay if they go into battle to kill the enemy, but if they want to be lobbyists, then...

"Wen recommended Yuanchang to go to Goguryeo as an envoy. With Yuanchang's excellent diplomatic means, I believe that this trip will be successful immediately."

"Then General Zilong is highly skilled in martial arts, and has a calm personality. He is not impulsive in situations. Zilong is Yuanchang's deputy."

Immediately, Liu Bowen slowly stood up and recommended to Gao Qi.

For a while, both Zhong Yao and Zhao Yunjin walked out and stood up slowly!

Hearing this, Gao Qi also asked: "I wonder if Yuan Chang can complete this plan to alienate Goguryeo?"

"Chang must live up to his mission!"

Immediately, Zhong Yao also knew that this was a major event related to the life and death of the entire army, so he agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, the situation is critical this time, without further delay, Yuan Chang and Zilong, you two should leave now."

"Whether our army can turn defeat into victory this time depends entirely on you, Yuan Chang!"

For a while, Gao Qi could be said to have very high expectations for Zhong Yao.

In the blink of an eye, Zhong Yao also knew that this time he was shouldering the important mission of saving the entire army, so he must not be careless.

After Zhong Yao and Zhao Yun left, Gao Qi asked Liu Bowen, "Bowen, it will take some time for Yuan Chang and the others to instigate a rebellion against Goguryeo."

"Is there nothing to do during this time?"

After hearing this, Liu Bowen cupped his hands and said, "Of course not, it's autumn now, and it's the season when flowers and fruits are ripe."

"White Wolf Mountain is so majestic and majestic, it is impossible that there are no wild fruits."

"Therefore, soldiers can go up the mountain to pick wild fruits every day, so that the logistical pressure can be relieved."

"It's just that I don't know if there is a mountain spring nearby. Wen is worried that our army's water source will not be able to sustain it."

I saw that Liu Bowen's words were analyzed comprehensively.

At this time, Gao Qi couldn't help but lament in his heart the benefits of having a top counselor.

"In this case, our army has nothing to worry about!"

"The problem of water sources will have its own solution."

Hearing this, Gao Qi said with a serious face, as if no one could see through his inner thoughts.

Several years have passed since he took office in Yanmen, Gao Qi is no longer the fledgling boy he was back then.

Experienced the game between the officialdom, witnessed the darkness of the court, and the living conditions of the people everywhere.

Coupled with several expeditions to the fortress to attack the barbarians, Gao Qi's mind has already matured and firmed up, and he has a deep sense of the city.

After solving all the problems, Gao Qi ordered all the generals to lead their troops into the mountains to pick fruits every day, which would be used as rations for the army.

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The Koguryo soldiers who built the defense line couldn't help being puzzled when they saw the strange behavior of the Sui army.

I don't know what kind of calculations Sui Jun had in his heart.

Inside the Goguryeo Camp
Several Goguryeo generals in green and black attire, together with the Goguryeo enslaved Hu people leader Jin in strange costumes, stood on both sides.

On the first seat was Goguryeo General Liu Yuan.

"Everyone, the Sui army that came from 'Lulongsai' has been blocked by our army at Bailang Mountain and cannot move."

"It seems that Marshal Yuan Gai's conjecture is indeed correct. The Sui army is indeed divided into two groups, intending to raid Liaoxi County behind our army."

"Marshal Yuan Gai is mighty, mighty."

It is only said that after the Goguryeo general Liu Yuan, all the Goguryeo generals under his command drank the mighty words of Marshal Yuan Gai.

There was almost a fanatical obsession in his eyes, as if Marshal Yuan Gai was their god.

And the so-called Marshal Yuan Gai is also Yuan Gai Su Wen who came in and out.

Because the implanted identity happened to be a powerful minister of Goguryeo, holding military and political power, and had a high reputation in the army.

Therefore, these Goguryeo generals would almost worship Yuan Gaisuwen.

After a long time, Goguryeo general Liu Yuan continued: "It's just that the Sui army is trapped by our army at Bailang Mountain, and they will neither retreat nor advance."

"It's just going in and out of the mountains every day. I don't know what kind of tricks it is playing?"

In an instant, many Goguryeo generals in the camp were all in deep thought.

(End of this chapter)