As night falls, there is a hustle and bustle in Bobi City.
Countless Goguryeo defenders laid down their weapons and surrendered, and were gathered in the south of the city by Tang troops to guard them. More than ten thousand Tang troops were collecting the scattered enemy troops in Bobi City, and killed any resisters on the spot. A few Goguryeo soldiers refused to surrender and fled for their lives, but were killed by Tang troops.
They gradually surrounded and killed them in formation, and finally jumped into the surging Yalu Water.
Yalu Water is very wide, but the water channel near Bobi City is winding, so the water flow is usually very slow, which is conducive to boat ferrying, so it has been a ferry since ancient times.
But now is the season of autumn and winter. At this time, Liaodong rains frequently, which makes the flow of Yalu water abundant. Even in the winding and gentle river, the water is very fast. Countless Goguryeo soldiers were desperate and were forced to jump into the river and were killed in an instant.
The rushing river flooded the place.
It is almost impossible to swim to the other side.
When His Majesty Li Er rode his horse into the city, he saw such a scene and shook his head slightly, but he did not feel any sadness for the heroism of the Goguryeo people.
Goguryeo is entrenched in Liaodong and is getting stronger and stronger day by day. If one day they can invade the Central Plains, the people of the Tang Dynasty who will die under their butcher knives will be ten times and a hundred times more miserable than the current situation. Historically, when the Hu tribe from foreign countries invaded the Central Plains, they brought corpses all over the place.
The devastating disaster that destroyed the home.
The Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo was not only his own unparalleled feats, but more importantly, it was to wipe out such a potential powerful enemy for the Tang Dynasty and destroy it before it became stronger, once and for all.
When Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty went on an eastern expedition, everyone in the government and the public said that he was "militant". However, His Majesty Li Er understood that any emperor with ambitions and long-term vision would mobilize the greatest strength to completely wipe out Goguryeo from Liaodong.
How can you allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the couch?
Although Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty still failed to overthrow Goguryeo after several eastern expeditions, the blow to Goguryeo was also fatal. It suffered from a shortage of domestic materials and a sharp decline in population, especially the number of young people reduced to an unprecedented level, causing the national power to plummet.
Otherwise, when the country was in turmoil at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the ambitious Yuan Gaisuwen had no choice but to march eastward and attack Guanzhong? He followed the example of the Turks and also made a "Wei River Alliance", adding another dimension to the Tang Dynasty.
What a humiliation. You know? When the Turkic Khan came to the Wei River, His Majesty Li Er not only endured the humiliation and signed an alliance with him, but also emptied the treasury in Guanzhong...
Bobu City was decided in one go? It was not entangled for many days like Anshi City, which seriously hindered the progress of the army? This made His Majesty Li Er very satisfied.
But seeing the walls of the city collapsed and the houses collapsed? It was revealed that the earth was scorched after the thunder bombings, and the smell of gunpowder smoke filled the air. His Majesty Li Er's face darkened again.
Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo, these two great men, are certainly brave and incomparable in fighting? But the ones who harmed Zhentian Lei are also the same? If these two people are allowed to preside over the Eastern Expedition, I am afraid that they will be defeated in one battle.
The stock of Thunderbolts must be used up.
What a waste...
While his thoughts were wandering, he saw that Li Ji had led Cheng Yaojin, Qiu Xiaozhong, Xue Wanche, Ashina Simo, Zhou Daowu and other generals to greet them. A large group of elite soldiers wore helmets and armor, flags fluttered, and their morale was full of murderous intent.
soar.
"Let us see your Majesty!"
When they got close, Li Ji and others did not dismount, but just stood on horseback and bowed their hands in greeting.
In front of the formation of the two armies, only the general's laws are followed, and the etiquette between the monarch and his ministers is simplified because of the complexity. If possible, save it.
His Majesty Li Er sat on the horse. Although he disliked the two prodigal sons Xue Wanche and Ashina Simo in his heart, but when he saw the two men covered in wounds and smoky looks, why couldn't he scold them in person? So he nodded. He smiled and said: "This battle has demonstrated the military power of our Tang Dynasty, especially the two pioneer generals. They are leading the way and are brave and unparalleled. They can be compared with the respect and virtue of my uncle Bao back then. I am very pleased! Pass on the order, this time I will stop here." All the soldiers who participated in the Battle of Bicheng have added three more achievements to their original merits. I hope you will continue to work hard and make new achievements under Pingrang City! When Goguryeo is overthrown, I will naturally not hesitate to reward you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Ji and others thanked him loudly on the horse.
When the soldiers nearby heard the emperor's words, they were all extremely excited. They raised their arms and shouted: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Cheers spread throughout Bobi City, which was blown up like a ruin by thunder. All the soldiers of the Tang Army understood what was going on. For a moment, the shouts shook the sky and shook Yunxiao!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty may live forever!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
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"Hahaha!"
His Majesty Li Er was very happy to receive the support of the entire army. He walked slowly forward with Li Ji and others, while observing the surroundings, he asked: "How many troops are surrendered?"
Li Jidao: "There are about 30,000 people. The number of enemy troops defending the city is probably between 50,000 and 60,000. However, when attacking the city, most of the elite enemy troops were killed inside and outside the city walls. When they entered the city, the only ones who resisted were some temporary troops. The young and strong men who were recruited were all a mob, with low fighting power and weak willpower. When they saw that the battle situation was unfavorable and they could not fly, they fortunately abandoned their weapons and surrendered."
His Majesty Li Er nodded.
Since the Battle of the Eastern Expedition, most of Goguryeo's elite troops have been lost in the cities north of Anshi City, and the remaining part needs to defend Pingrang City. So most of the Goguryeo troops that are constantly supporting mountain cities are temporarily recruited. The peasants, herdsmen, and even slaves came here.
These troops only distributed weapons and went to the battlefield after a short training, and their combat effectiveness can be imagined.
However, it is very troublesome to properly arrange the 30,000 reduced soldiers. They cannot be released all. Otherwise, once they return to their hometown, they may be recruited by Yeon Gaesumun again...
Li Ji glanced at the prisoners who were circled and imprisoned by the Tang army by the river. He also had a headache and said: "With so many prisoners, the army cannot place them, otherwise the pressure of logistics and baggage would be too great. Weichen has asked the navy to Mobilize warships and transport these prisoners back. The 'Production and Construction Corps' run by Duke Yue needs these young and strong prisoners, so we cannot keep them in vain."
Naturally, the best way to conquer a land is to burn them all, kill them all, and rob them all. However, the Tang Dynasty prides itself on being a country of benevolence and righteousness. Such cruel and inhumane things cannot be done and cannot be done. And if these prisoners were released on the spot, Even after the fall of Goguryeo, there will be consequences. Once the Goguryeo people raise their arms, these people are likely to be coerced in and armed to participate in the battle against the rule of the Tang Dynasty.
The best way is to move all of them to the Tang Dynasty. The concept of "Production and Construction Corps" is like the system of the Qin Dynasty. Prisoners and prisoners were organized together and supervised by regular troops to build mausoleums, the Great Wall, and even
Open mountains, build bridges, and build water conservancy projects.
This process is extremely cruel. Most of the captives will die of exhaustion or illness. However, those who survive will gradually integrate into the Tang Dynasty. Two generations later, who will know that they are Goguryeo?
Furthermore, these days, Tang household registration is the most popular thing in the world. Countless barbarians spend a lot of money to get a Tang household registration. These captives can get a Tang household registration for free as long as they survive. I guess they don't have any resentment at all.
, but I am grateful...
Speaking of the navy, His Majesty Li Er noticed Su Dingfang, who was always behind the group but never came forward...
Then he waved his hand and asked Su Dingfang to come forward.
Su Dingfang took a few steps forward with the horse's reins in hand, cupped his hands and said, "Su Dingfang, the last general, has met your Majesty."
His Majesty Li Er smiled warmly and said warmly: "In this Eastern Expedition, the navy was responsible for the transportation of food and fodder. It was also able to bombard enemy cities with artillery at critical moments, which made a huge contribution."
Su Dingfang twitched the corner of his mouth and said hurriedly: "This is a matter that belongs to the general."
Saying "indispensable" sounds good, but in fact the merits have been divided up by all parties, and it is the turn of the navy to do some drudgery. Although there is dissatisfaction in my heart, this is the result of the struggle in the court, and even Fang Jun can only
He pinched his nose and admitted it, what could he do?
What's more, in front of His Majesty, there must be no resentment...
His Majesty Li Er naturally also knew that everyone in the Navy felt uncomfortable. During the mammoth and abnormal Eastern Expedition, the powerful Navy could only play hand-in-hand and act as a "civilian husband". It is normal to feel a little dissatisfied.
This topic cannot be brought up, otherwise everyone will be embarrassed. His Majesty Li Er pointed the riding whip at the thousands of prisoners and asked: "Is it difficult to transport these prisoners back? If there is difficulty, you might as well tell me. If I can give
If we can solve it, we will definitely help you with all our strength."
Su Dingfang thought for a while and said: "The navy has limited ships. If we use all our strength to transport these prisoners, it will inevitably delay the transportation of food and baggage. Once it affects the supply of frontline soldiers, I am afraid it will affect the overall situation. Therefore, I believe that among these prisoners,
There are many wounded soldiers, why not kill them all and only select those who are healthy and uninjured and unsick to be escorted back? On the one hand, it can reduce the burden on the navy, and on the other hand, these wounded soldiers must be treated when they arrive in the Tang Dynasty, which requires a large number of doctors.
Medicinal materials can only be used for a short period of time without any effort, which is really a burden."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the generals present changed.