The previous capital of Goguryeo was Wandu Castle, an inner city on the Yalu Plain in the upper reaches of the Yalu River, and the "Pingrang Earth Castle" was built around it. It was later abandoned and the capital was moved to Pingrang Castle on the bank of the Xishui River. This city
It was the old capital of the "Jizi Joseon and Wei Clan Joseon" periods. It had been abandoned for a long time. Therefore, Goguryeo "added Pingrang City" and built a large number of construction projects on its original site, making it the leading city in Liaodong and the Sanhan region.
The economic, cultural and military center.
Therefore, the Tairahara Castle near Maruto Castle was originally called "Kamihirahara", but today's Tairahara Castle is called "Shimohirahara" by the world.
"You live in Pingrang City, also known as 'Chang'an City'. The city is six miles east and west. It is the hometown of Lelang County in the Han Dynasty. It is surrounded by mountains and is surrounded by Xushui River in the south."
Goguryeo rose in Liaodong and admired the culture of the Central Plains, so it called its capital "Chang'an City", hoping to dominate the north and south and dominate the east and west like the mighty Han Dynasty in the past.
Located at the southern foot of Deseongsan Mountain in the north of the city, the "Anhak Palace" built against the mountain was once the residence of several generations of Goguryeo emperors. Now it has long been abandoned. The royal palace was moved to Pingrang City, and the "Ahnhak Palace" became a garrison. Relying on the favorable location
, be prepared for enemies coming from the north to attack Pingrang City.
The water flows from east to west until it is blocked by the Dacheng Mountain near Pyongyang. Then it turns south and submerges part of the Dacheng Mountain, forming Lingluo Island in the middle of the river. The river flows southward and is blocked by the mountains again.
Directly into the sea from the west.
In the west, there is the Pongguang River coming from north to south, and the meandering river course of the Xishui River surrounds a piece of flat land here, and Pingrang City was built on it.
Exiting the Qixing Gate in the northeast of Pingrang City is the winding Dacheng Mountain. The "Anhe Palace" is built at the foot of the mountain. The terrain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It protects Pingrang City...
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Changsun Chong and his entourage arrived at the gate of Anhe Palace. The captain had already received the order from Damolizhi Mansion in advance, so he was waiting here.
"The last general, Gao Tieli, has met the crown prince and the eldest grandson!"
The captain quickly stepped forward and saluted.
Although Mr. Yuan is not much liked by Da Molizhi, after all, his righteousness is still there and cannot be neglected. The fair-skinned Changsun Chong has even made an engagement with Da Molizhi's beloved daughter, and is now Da Molizhi's beloved daughter.
The "ancestor of Zaoyi" in Lizhi Mansion was regarded as the adjutant of Da Molizhi, with great authority.
Especially since Changsun Chong has been entrusted by the Da Moli branch to guard the Anhe Palace, he is regarded as his immediate superior. Even if he doesn't like to see the Tang people in his heart, he dare not feel dissatisfied at all...
Boy Yuan nodded slightly and said: "No courtesy!"
Then he introduced to Chang Sun Chong: "Gao Xiaowei is the only son of General Gao Huizhen. He is a handsome young man and is deeply trusted by his father."
Changsun Chong also nodded when he saw that Gao Tieli was a handsome and young man, and turned out to be a serious second-generation official.
From now on, when our colleagues become officials, we should support each other, work hard and live up to the trust of the Great Molizhi."
Gao Tieli was previously worried that this descendant of the Tang Dynasty family would become more arrogant and difficult to get along with after becoming Da Molizhi's son-in-law. Now he saw that he did not put on a condescending face, but was approachable, and he felt very fond of him.
Said: "This is how it should be!"
Then, they were welcomed into Anhe Palace.
Changsun Chong came here for the first time. Accompanied by Yuan Nanshan and Gao Tieli, he first walked around Anhe Palace to familiarize himself with the terrain.
Speaking of which, Mr. Yuan now almost regards Changsun Chong as a life-saving straw. He believes that Goguryeo cannot resist the attack of the Tang Dynasty and will fall sooner or later. Once Goguryeo falls, the Yuan family can only count on Changsun Chong and the people behind him.
The Guanlong nobles could only survive if they had good connections, so not only did he not have the airs of a great Moli clan prince towards Changsun Chong, but he defended him in every way and tried his best to make good friends...
After all, Anhak Palace was once the residence of the Goguryeo royal family. Although it has been abandoned for many years, the planning of the city is still complete and orderly.
The palace city is slightly rhombus-shaped in plane, with each side about 600 meters long. The city walls are made of earth and stone. There are more than 50 large and small buildings in the city, which are arranged symmetrically into five groups according to the undulating terrain. Along the central axis, there is the South Palace, the Central Palace and the South Palace.
There is the East Palace in the northeast and the West Palace in the northwest.
Each palace is surrounded by a large cloister, and each group of buildings is connected by corridors.
There are also two independent palaces built in the east of the city. There are gardens with rockeries to the north of the North Palace and to the west of the South Palace. Now one of the palaces has become the residence of the military commanders stationed here, and the other is used as a government office for daily handling of official affairs.
There is a river passing through the center of the city, and there are natural moats on the east and west sides of the city.
All the way to the north along Dacheng Mountain is the famous "Dacheng Mountain Mountain Castle", which is garrisoned with heavy troops and serves as an iron gate to defend Pingrang City.
In terms of task distribution, Dachengshan Mountain City is "externally" responsible for defending against enemies from the north and south; Anhe Palace is "internally" responsible for guarding the Seven Star Gate and the ordinary gate. If there is unrest in the city, troops can be dispatched after asking the superior for instructions.
Enter the city to maintain order.
To put it simply, the army of Anhak Palace was Yeon Gaesomun's "private army". Their functional tasks were even similar to that of the left and right garrison guards outside Xuanwu Gate, except that the left and right garrison guards were the troops of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and were responsible for guarding Xuanwu Gate.
, to protect the palace, and the army of Anhak Palace is the basis for Yeon Gaesoo's control of Pyeongjang Castle.
Such an army that is completely loyal to Yeon Gaesumun is stationed outside the Seven Stars Gate and can suddenly enter Pyongjang City and control everything. Who dares to resist Yeon Gaesumun's rule?
Even the Goguryeo royal family had to be honest, otherwise they would be massacred in an instant.
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The palace, which serves as the military government office, has been in disrepair for a long time and is very dilapidated. It does not have many gorgeous decorations, but the interior is kept very simple.
Boy Yuan and Changsun Chong entered the hall together, sat for a while and then left.
After Mr. Yuan left, Changsun Chong waved to Gao Tieli to sit down and asked with a smile: "Xiandi is a person who has made meritorious deeds and must have a good family background. I am not very familiar with this matter in the military. I will need a virtuous brother in the future."
Please give me a lot of help. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, Da Mo Li Zhi will be furious, and it will definitely involve a lot of things, and I won’t be able to explain it to you as a brother."
I can't explain it, so I have to support you.
Gao Tieli heard the unfinished meaning in Changsun Chong's words and couldn't help but grit his teeth, feeling a little annoyed.
This is your first day in office, and you are just an "ancestor of Zaoyi" from the Great Moli branch. You do not have a full military position in the imperial court. You only have the responsibility of supervision, but no authority to order. So you started talking like this.
Are you using a tiger skin as a banner?
However, when he thought that Chang Sun Chong had another identity as Yeon Gaesumun's future son-in-law, he was annoyed and also a little frightened. Although he was the son of Gao Huizhen, and he was considered to be well-known and well-established in Goguryeo, he couldn't compare to the affection of his father-in-law.
, what if you say a few slanderous words in front of Yeon Gaesomun, with Yeongaesomun’s tyrannical temperament of “Those who obey me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish”...
The corner of his mouth twitched, and he had to say: "It's easy to talk, the general has always admired the young master's demeanor, and now I am working under the young master, I am really lucky. In the future, if you are given orders, no one dares to disobey."
"Haha, that's great!"
Changsun Chong asked someone to make a pot of tea and then poured it for Gao Tieli with his own hands. He said slowly: "Nowadays, the situation is changing and the situation is changing. We are under the command of Da Molizhi and we should protect Da Moli."
I will dedicate myself to the interests of others and die before my death."
Gao Tieli stood up quickly, took the tea cup with both hands, sat down again, nodded and said: "What the young master said is true."
Although he was uncomfortable with Chang Sun Chong's high profile when he first came up, he also understood that what Chang Sun Chong said was reasonable. However, with his qualifications, it was difficult for him to see Yuan Gaisu Wen asking for instructions in person, so he could only ask Yuan Gai Suwen for instructions.
Su Wen's son-in-law was regarded as a superior official and obeyed his advice.
Changsun Chong nodded, very satisfied, took a sip of tea, and said casually: "My dear brother, do you know the details of the defense of Dacheng Mountain?"
High-Speed Railway Lidao: "Daeseongsan Mountain Castle is under the charge of Yuan Jingtu, Da Molizhi's brother, and Anhak Palace is a part of the defense of Pingrang City. They have the responsibility of cooperating with each other and supporting each other, but they are not under each other's control.
If you want to know the defense status of Dachengshan Mountain City, you need to ask General Yuan in person."
There was some shame in my heart.
Not to mention that due to his official position, he could not interfere with the defense of Dachengsan Mountain Fortress. Even if he had that power, how could he dare to go to the Pure Land of Wen Yuan?
Yuan Jingtu is Yuan Gaesumun's biological brother. Although he does not have the power of Yuan Gaesumun, his temper is the same and he is very violent...
Changsun Chong's expression remained as usual.
Although he stole the defense map of Pingrang City, it was only a rough defense plan. The strength and strategy of each department were not involved. If he wanted to thoroughly understand the defenses inside and outside Pingrang City, he would need to put in more effort.