Goguryeo, also known as Goguryeo and Goguryeo, is a national regime located in the far east of China. The history of Goguryeo can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which can be said to have a long history. However, in the history of Goguryeo, it seems to be related to
China has always had entangled relationships!
As early as the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, in the same exciting and chaotic times, the Goguryeo regime ushered in its first peak of development. But Goguryeo, which had just become stronger, turned to China to prove its strength! Since then, Liaodong
There is no peace in this land anymore. The Han people, the Goguryeo people, the Silla people, and the Baekje people are fighting each other for profit, territory, and even survival, but the blood of countless good men has been spilled here.
In the ninth year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, the Sui Dynasty unified the world. Emperor Wen began to expand the influence of the Sui Dynasty to surrounding nation-states, requiring all surrounding countries to submit to the Sui Dynasty. At that time, the Sui Dynasty was very powerful, and Emperor Wen also used both kindness and power, so most of them
All the countries chose to surrender, and only Goguryeo, which was once again on the rise, defied the odds. At that time, the young King Gaoyuan of Goguryeo, who had gradually ascended to the throne, had begun to station troops and accumulate food, and quietly reached an alliance with the Khitan and Mohe to prepare to resist the Sui Dynasty.
In the same year, Goguryeo and Mohe sent troops to Yingzhou in western Liaoning. Thanks to the desperate resistance of Wei Chong, the general manager of Yingzhou at the time, the Goguryeo invasion was blocked!
Although Goguryeo's invasion failed to completely occupy western Liaoning, it also brought great damage to western Liaoning. Goguryeo's move greatly angered Emperor Wen. Emperor Wenwen mobilized 300,000 troops and launched an attack on Goguryeo.
After several battles, King Gaoyuan of Goguryeo seemed to realize that Goguryeo could not withstand the attack of the Sui Dynasty, so he took the initiative to send an envoy to apologize and called himself "Liaodong Dung soil minister Yuan", which made Emperor Wen appease his anger.
However, this lesson did not seem to extinguish Gao Yuan's idea of resisting the Sui Dynasty. With the death of Emperor Wen, the emperor ascended the throne. In the third year of the great cause, the emperor visited the northern part of the Great Wall, but unexpectedly discovered the Goguryeo people during contact with the Turks.
The shadow of Goguryeo! It seemed that the Goguryeo people were secretly communicating with the Turks, hoping to form a stronger anti-Sui alliance. So the emperor also had the idea of sending troops to Goguryeo for the first time, and launched the first attack in the eighth and ninth years of Daye.
and the Second Eastern Expedition!
It just seems that luck has always been on the side of Goguryeo. With the military strength of the Sui Dynasty, it would have been easy to destroy Goguryeo, but it was not as good as God! The first Eastern Expedition in the eighth year of Daye was missed due to the command error of the commander of the army.
A good opportunity led to the failure of the Eastern Expedition. In the ninth year of the Great Cause, the Emperor once again went on an Eastern Expedition. As a result, Yang Xuangan's rebellion broke out before the battle began, and the mighty Eastern Expedition ended in vain.
In the official office of Yuyang County, Qin Qiong was spreading historical knowledge to two illiterate men, Wan He and Cheng Yaojin. As a general of the Sui Pioneer Army in the Eastern Expedition, he didn't even know the least about Goguryeo!
When Qin Qiong learned this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Anyway, since the victory of Wangmashan, there had been no disturbances along the way. Qin Qiong began to slowly explain the history of Goguryeo to Wan He and Cheng Yaojin.
.Today we just finished explaining last year’s Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo. In the end, Qin Qiong sighed and said: “Based on the comparison of last year’s military strength, the Sui Dynasty could completely break through the capital of Goguryeo and solve this problem once and for all! But I didn’t expect that this would happen.
Yang Xuangan's Rebellion! Zhang Shuai often lamented that it seemed that God was no longer on the side of the Sui Dynasty!"
Qin Qiong's words are a bit dangerous. If God is not on the side of the Sui Dynasty, wouldn't it mean that God is going to destroy the Sui Dynasty? If these words spread, let alone Qin Qiong who said this, the nine tribes will be exterminated.
Even Wan He and Cheng Yaojin who heard this did not end well! Of course, Qin Qiong only expressed such emotion when he saw that there were no other people around.
After listening to Qin Qiong's words, Wan He was speechless for a long time. Before that, Wan He's impression of Yang Guang was that he was a tyrant! A faint king! Especially the three eastern expeditions he launched, completely destroyed the once powerful country.
The Sui Dynasty was dragged into defeat! But after listening to Qin Qiong's story, Wan He had a new understanding of Yang Guang.
The eastern expedition against Goguryeo was not entirely due to Yang Guang's great success, but the war was launched in order to prevent future troubles after discovering that Goguryeo was disloyal. From this point of view, as a king, such a decision is understandable.
From Qin Qiong's point of view, the failure of the previous two Eastern Expeditions does not seem to be entirely attributed to Yang Guang's fault. Of course, there must be some personal subjective factors involved. After all, the person who said this to Qin Qiong,
It was Zhang Xutuo who was loyal to Yang Guang. But even so, Wan He felt that he could no longer see the people and things of this era from the common perspective of later generations.
After a long time, Wan He exhaled a long breath, shook his head and said to Qin Qiong: "Brother Qin, in your opinion, do we have a chance of winning this time in our three expeditions to Goguryeo?"
Qin Qiong frowned. Qin Qiong couldn't answer this question immediately. After thinking for a long time, Qin Qiong said: "I'm not sure about this. In terms of the comparison of the national strength of the two countries, even Goguryeo is
With the whole country's strength, we can only mobilize an army of two to three hundred thousand. Although I have never encountered the Goguryeo army, but according to the previous two battle reports, the combat effectiveness of the Goguryeo army is no more than that of those bandits! And that's all!
In the Sui Dynasty, our vanguard army alone numbered 50,000, and the main army that came later also numbered at least 500,000! And they were well-equipped and well-trained soldiers! From this point of view, our Sui Dynasty was
There is no doubt that we will win! But there are no absolutes in this world, especially in this war! No one can determine the outcome in advance until the last moment!"
"Well!" Wan He had a rare serious look on his face. There was nothing he could do. This battle was not only related to Wan He's future, but also related to Wan He's life and death! I heard Qin Qiong say before that the first Eastern Expedition
, after the defeat of the Sui Dynasty, they were pursued by the Goguryeo army. In the end, less than 10% of the soldiers and horses escaped! Wan He estimated his thin arms and legs. If something happened by then, he would definitely have run away.
But these soldiers don't want to die in this far east place and end up dying in a foreign land. That would be too tragic!
However, Qin Qiong seemed to have seen through Wan He's thoughts, and even laughed and comforted Wan He: "Brother Wan! Don't worry! Zhang Shuai sent us to you to protect your safety! If the time comes,
If something happens, we will definitely protect your safety!"
Cheng Yaojin had said this to Wan He before, but after looking at Qin Qiong who looked determined, and then at Cheng Yaojin who was dozing off with an ax next to him, Wan He felt that Qin Qiong was much more reliable.
. Immediately, although Wan He still had a lot of worries in his heart, he still smiled and nodded, indicating that he was no longer worried.
"Ah! That's right!" Wan He suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Qin Qiong, "Brother Qin, how long do you think we will stay here? It seems that we have been here for four or five days.
Alright?"
"Well..." Qin Qiong was stunned for a moment, but soon came to his senses, lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then said: "Yuyang County is the throat to enter Liaoxi. And now Liaoxi is still in the Great Sui Dynasty
It is under control, but to the north of western Liaoning is the territory of the Khitans, and to the east of western Liaoning is the territory of Goguryeo, so before entering western Liaoning, you must be fully prepared! I heard that General Lai and Major General Lai have been
Everyone is busy trying to find out what the Khitan and Goguryeo people are doing now. But I don’t think we have to wait long, we will be heading into western Liaoning soon!"
"Uh!" Qin Qiong's answer did not satisfy Wan He. Wan He hesitated for a moment, but suddenly said: "Brother Qin, you said that if I applied to the general, I would stay here and wait for the emperor. You said
How about it?"
Qin Qiong immediately had a wry smile on his face. After these few days of contact, Qin Qiong finally understood that Wan He had no interest at all in making meritorious service on the battlefield, and was even a little afraid of going to the battlefield! But looking at Wan He's body and bones, it was normal to have such an idea.
There is nothing that cannot be understood. Qin Qiong can only secretly feel sorry for Wan He. Although this Eastern Expedition will be somewhat dangerous, it is also a great opportunity. After all, no achievements can come faster than military achievements! However, Qin Qiong still answered responsibly.
Wan He's question: "I'm afraid this is impossible! Brother Wan, your position in the army is a military position, not a civilian position. This kind of task of greeting the emperor is not your turn at all."
"Tsk!" Although he knew it was unlikely, he still had a glimmer of hope in his heart. Qin Qiong's words made Wan He completely give up the idea. He stretched and glanced at Cheng, who was sleeping soundly next to him.
Yaojin snorted and slapped Cheng Yaojin on the back of the head! Ever since Cheng Yaojin got the ax, Wanhe used the ax to make Cheng Yaojin sign many unequal agreements.
Treaty, now Wan He is not as polite to Cheng Yaojin as before. After patting Cheng Yaojin awake, Wan He shouted directly into Cheng Yaojin's ear: "Old Cheng! Get up and eat!"
"Ah! Eat? Where? I'll be here right away!" He barely reacted to Wan He's slap, but when he heard the word "eat", Cheng Yaojin, who was drooling even in his dreams, immediately jumped up.
Just woke up! He looked left and right with wide eyes, and kept saying: "I happen to be hungry! Where is the rice? I want rice for three people!"
"General Wan! General, please come over if you have something important to do!" Just when Wan He was amused by Cheng Yaojin's reaction, a voice suddenly came from outside the room. Wan He turned around and saw that it was someone who came to protect his son.
The soldiers around you.
PS: A good brother of Ma Jia is getting married tomorrow, and Ma Jia has to go over to help, so tomorrow’s update is likely to be delayed. Ma Jia can only say sorry to all the book friends. But as long as possible, Ma Jia will definitely keep updating.