Chapter 474 Hao Chujun

Hao Chujun led the army to the city of Goryeo and ordered the soldiers to deploy their troops and set up camp.

On the Goryeo city, the garrison commander saw that the Tang army had not yet deployed their troops outside the city, so he planned to lead his troops out of the city and take advantage of the fact that the enemy had not yet established their foothold, deployed their troops, and formed a strong fighting force. If

he went out of the city to fight the Tang army, he would take the opportunity to defeat them and win. If Mo Lizhi knew about this, he would definitely reward him heavily.

The defending general acted as soon as he thought of it. He said to the deputy general beside him: "You stay here to defend the city. I will take some soldiers out of the city and kill the enemy by surprise before they can form a battle line."

"General, you can't do that! The Tang army has always been brave and good at fighting. More than a dozen cities of Goguryeo were conquered by the Tang army in a short period of time. If you attack so rashly, I'm afraid we can't be a match for the Tang army." The deputy general stopped him and advised.

"How can you boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige? The Tang army has come a long way and must be exhausted. In addition, the enemy has not yet deployed its troops. This time, we will definitely defeat the Tang army."

"You are so timid, just stay here and defend the city for me. I will see how I kill the enemy." The defending general ignored the advice of the deputy general and led his troops to attack directly out of the city.

The Tang army saw the Goguryeo army coming before they had time to deploy their troops, so they were inevitably a little panicked.

"General! The Goguryeo army is coming, and our army hasn't even had time to deploy its formation. If the two armies fight, we might even be overwhelmed by the enemy. What should we do now?" asked a general under Hao Chujun.

"Why are you panicking? They haven't even reached us yet!" said Hao Chujun, sitting on a Hu bed (something similar to a small board) and eating dry food.

The dry food was a little dry and difficult to swallow, so Hao Chujun took the water bag from his personal soldier, bit open the cork, took a big sip, and then said: "Don't worry, it won't be too late for me to act after I've eaten and drunk enough."

"General, it's time to think of a plan to repel the enemy at this critical juncture. The military rations can be eaten at any time, so there's no need to rush." ​​The generals under his command were already very anxious at this time, and seeing that Hao Chujun was anxious but still not in a hurry, they became even more anxious.

"Don't worry! The Goguryeo army can't get here. I have already secretly selected a group of elite soldiers and have been waiting for them to come."

"I have already thought that these Goguryeo people will definitely think that their chance has come when they see that our army is in disarray, and they will definitely attack us."

"As long as they go out of the city to attack us, they will fall into the trap I have set for them. I think it has already begun now." Hao Chujun said. As

soon as Hao Chujun finished speaking, there was a burst of shouting and killing outside. Just by listening to the sound, you can know how fierce the fighting outside is.

One hour, that is, two hours later, the sound of fighting outside gradually became smaller.

At this time, a soldier came running, knelt on one knee and said: "General! The Goguryeo army has been defeated by our army, and now the enemy troops have retreated to Goryeo City."

"Quick! Pass the order, chase them with all your strength and destroy them." A general said.

"No need! Don't chase the enemy! Let the soldiers retreat and set up camp. Everyone is tired. Take a rest. Only after a good rest will you have the strength to kill the enemy." Hao Chujun said.

"Yes!" The soldier got up and turned away.

After this battle, the soldiers were impressed by Hao Chujun's courage.

Chang'an, Daming Palace, Zichen Hall.

"Everyone! The Ministry of Rites sent someone to ask if the sacrifice this time will be held as in previous years?" Wang Quan asked in a low voice.

"Every winter festival is the same, every year, can't we do something new?"

"Go tell the people in the Ministry of Rites that this year's sacrifice should not be as boring and stereotyped as in previous years, let them make something interesting." Li Chengqian said.

Every year's sacrifice is the same routine, the same process, and boring. Li Chengqian no longer wants to continue the sacrifice, but the whole social structure is like this.

If he dares not to sacrifice and do such a rebellious thing, no one in the world will let him go, and anyone will tear him to pieces.

"Everyone, this sacrifice is to show respect to God, to report the achievements of the past years to God, and to pray that God can bless our Tang Dynasty with good weather and peace in the coming year." "

The rituals of sacrifice are naturally solemn. How do you plan to ask the Ministry of Rites to change the rituals of this sacrifice?" Wang Quan asked.

As for etiquette, as long as it does not violate the principles, it is allowed to make certain changes on the original basis.

Therefore, as long as the person in power feels that there is something that makes him dissatisfied, he will make certain changes.

"This is what the Ministry of Rites should do. If they can't handle such a small matter, what use do I have for them?" Li Chengqian said.

"I understand! Let someone inform the Ministry of Rites." Wang Quan said.

"By the way! Pass the edict on my behalf. From now on, all sacrifices to the gods such as Haotian God, Wufang Emperor, Huangdi God, and Shenzhou Di God should be offered together with Gaozu and Taizong, and Haotian God and Wufang Emperor should still be offered together in Mingtang."

"As for the rest, you can let the Ministry of Rites take care of it. The rest of them know better than me, so there is no need for me to teach them." Li Chengqian said.

"Yes!" Wang Quan received the order and sent someone to the Ministry of Rites. He also asked Shangguan Yi to get up early to prepare the imperial edict. After review, it was issued to the whole country.

"I don't know what the situation in Liaodong is like now?" Li Chengqian asked.

"It was reported a few days ago that General Xue Rengui had captured the three cities of Nansu, Mudi and Cangyan of Goguryeo in succession. Our army will surely advance triumphantly, and the capture of Pyongyang is just around the corner." Wang Quan said. "

Well! Xue Rengui is indeed brave and good at fighting. I will personally write an imperial edict to commend him so that he can be more brave in killing the enemy, make great achievements, and leave a good reputation for generations." Li Chengqian said.

"General Xue Rengui will definitely work hard for everyone and the Tang Dynasty until his death." Wang Quan said.

"Your Majesty! The Ministry of War has submitted an urgent report!" An eunuch hurried in and reported.

"Show it to me, let me take a look." Li Chengqian said.

The eunuch hurried forward and handed the urgent report from the Ministry of War to Li Chengqian, and then retreated.

After Li Chengqian read it, his face changed immediately. Wang Quan immediately knew that something had happened, and it was a big deal.

"Everyone! What did the Ministry of War say?" Wang Quan asked.

"The Liao people in Hainan rebelled and have already captured Qiongzhou of our Tang Dynasty." Li Chengqian said.

Wang Quan was shocked after hearing this! Unexpectedly, there was a riot even in Hainan now.

"Let all the officials of the Ministry of War go to the Purple Palace, and call Long Zhi, Pei Xingjian, and Qiu Shenji to me by the way." Li Chengqian said.

"Yes!" The eunuch immediately bowed and left to convey the emperor's order.

Pei Xingjian and others came to the Purple Palace to meet the emperor. After some discussion, Li Chengqian decided to appoint Pei Xingjian as the chief military commander of Hainan Province, Qiu Shenji and Long Zhi as deputy chief military commanders of Hainan Province.

They led the troops to quell the rebellion of the Liao people in Hainan, recapture Qiongzhou that they had captured, and comfort the local people.