"What's wrong, do you want to test the old man?" Cheng Yanjin heard Li Xiu ask about his strategy for attacking Goguryeo, and he couldn't help but stare at the moment, he had a good relationship with Li Xiu, so he spoke very casually.

"How is it possible, how can I, a layman, be qualified to take the test, but today I heard from the British public about his strategy of attacking Goguryeo, so I want to hear your opinion, General Cheng." Li Xiu said with a smile at this time.

Hearing Li Xiu talk about Li Ji's strategy of attacking Goguryeo, Cheng Yanjin immediately showed his feelings of interest, and couldn't help asking: "Tell me quickly, how does Li Ji plan to attack Goguryeo?" ”

"British princess Zhang attacked from the front, and steadily fought from Liaodong step by step." Li Xiu replied without concealment, after all, Li Ji only said a general idea, and as for how to fight at that time, it depends on his actual command ability.

"Hmph, it seems that Li Ji is getting older, but his courage has become smaller, if it was ten years ago, he would definitely not use this method, but now he cherishes his feathers and doesn't dare to take risks!" Cheng Biting Jin's eyes were also very vicious, and he could see through Li Ji's thoughts almost at a glance.

"Hehe, Uncle Ma also said the same thing about the British Duke, but even if it is a frontal attack, with the national strength of our Datang Dynasty and the ability of the British Duke, there is still a lot of hope that we can defeat Goguryeo." Li Xiu smiled again at this time.

"If it was placed three years ago, I'm afraid Li Ji wouldn't have been so sure, but in recent years, Su Dingfang has been constantly harassing Goguryeo, which has greatly weakened Goguryeo's national strength, and Goguryeo has just experienced civil strife, so he has a great chance, but in this way, I'm afraid the casualties and losses will be very serious." Cheng Yanjin pursed his lips at this time, and said with some disdain.

But having said that, Cheng Yanjin also knew that if he also used the method of frontal hard attack, I am afraid that the probability of winning is only lower than Li Ji, because he is indeed inferior to Li Ji in terms of command and layout ability, but he does not plan to choose the same strategy as Li Ji, but has his own plans.

"What General Cheng said is extremely true, but what else is there to do for the general?" Li Xiu asked again at this time.

In fact, in the original history, when Li Shimin attacked Goguryeo for the first time, he used Li Ji as the main general, and Li Ji also fought all the way from Liaodong to Pyongyang, but unfortunately when he hit Anshi City, he was blocked by the Goguryeo people, and finally dragged his troops back until winter.

"The territory of Goguryeo is mountainous, the environment is also very harsh, it can be said that it occupies a favorable geographical situation, and the climate is not conducive to the use of troops, and the time is also on their side, if you fight like Li Ji, the final casualties will definitely not be small, and if you want to reduce casualties, you must win with Qi, and this point should be very clear to the horse, because I have discussed in detail with Su Dingfang the strategy of attacking Goguryeo." When Cheng Yanjin said the end, he also said with a smug expression on his face.

"Then General Cheng agreed to attack across the sea?" Li Xiu's eyes lit up when he heard Cheng Yanjin's last words, although Li Ji's analysis made sense before, but the method he worked so hard to come up with was not recognized by others, which made Li Xiu also a little regretful, but fortunately now Cheng Yanjin seems to have the same opinion as himself.

"Of course, not only did I agree, but I also wrote the strategy, and I was about to present it to His Majesty, but unfortunately I came in a hurry today and didn't have time to bring it with me." Cheng Yanjin immediately said very excitedly, the reason why he seemed very leisurely during this period of time was mainly to write a strategy for attacking Goguryeo at home, and as long as Li Shimin could adopt his own opinions, he would naturally be the candidate for the main general.

"Then I don't know what General Cheng's specific plan is?" Li Xiu asked again at this time.

"My plan is to divide the army into three routes, two of which are Ming, one is like Li Ji, directly attacking from Liaodong to attract the main forces of Goguryeo, and the other is attacking from the sea and directly attacking Goguryeo's military town of Beisha City, so that it is estimated that most of Goguryeo's troops will be attracted by these two armies."

When he said this, he saw Cheng Biting Jin pause for a moment, and then continued with a smile: "However, compared to the two bright armies, the real killer is the last ambush, that is, as discussed between the horse and Su Dingfang, send people to attack from the sea and go straight to Pyongyang City, the heart of Goguryeo, as long as it is defeated, the army on the front line of Goguryeo will definitely be demoralized, and the other two roads will take the opportunity to storm and occupy the entire Goguryeo almost effortlessly!" ”

Cheng Yanjin first told his general plan, and then added some details, such as the coordination of the timing of the attack of the sea and land armies, and the time of the last ambush, in fact, the reason why the two armies attacking from the sea were arranged was mainly because when attacking Beisha City clearly, the Tang Navy could be used to clean up the Goguryeo naval division, and when the ambush soldiers of the second road attacked from the sea, it would not be easy to be discovered by the Goguryeo.

Cheng Yanjin's whole plan does not seem to be complicated, but in fact, it involves the assembly and dispatch of troops, the deployment of materials, the coordination of ships, etc., which can be called a very huge project, which is also the strategy that he needs to spend so much time writing for the entire attack.

"General Cheng, I think your plan should be better than the plan of the British Duke, although the attack from the sea increases some risks, but if it succeeds, it can bring a hundredfold benefit, and the casualties of the other two roads will be greatly reduced, so I think you should present it to Your Majesty to fight for it, and you may not lose to the British Duke!" After listening to Cheng Yanjin's explanation, Li Xiu was also very excited at the moment, after all, Cheng Yanjin is also a general, and after his supplementation and improvement, the whole plan has become more feasible and the risk has been minimized.

"Does the colt really think so?" Cheng Yanjin's eyes lit up when he heard Li Xiu's words, originally with the arrival of Li Ji, his confidence was also seriously hit, after all, no matter what aspect it is, he is a little worse than Li Ji, and what is even more infuriating is that he is even older than the other party, so he almost gave up, but he didn't expect Li Xiu to encourage him so much.

"Of course, I'm not the right person, and if the British can come up with a better offensive plan, I will support him, but his idea of attacking head-on requires too much price, which I can't accept." Li Xiu immediately expressed his attitude again, although he has been in the Tang Dynasty for almost 20 years, the three views established in his previous life have not changed, and human life is above everything in his opinion, even in the war, he also hopes to minimize casualties.

"Great, just rush to the horse for your words, I also have to compete with Li Ji, tonight I will enter the palace and present the written strategy to Your Majesty!" Cheng Yanjin couldn't help but be confident when he heard Li Xiu's words, he was not a person who gave up easily, and Li Xiu was the person who knew Li Shimin the most in the entire court, and even he supported his strategy, so does it also mean that Li Shimin is also likely to be more optimistic about his strategy?

Thinking of the above, Cheng Biting Jin couldn't sit still anymore, and immediately got up to say goodbye, Li Xiu also knew that Cheng Biting Jin was a fiery character, so he didn't keep him anymore, and personally sent him out of the door at the moment, and then saw Cheng Biting Jin turn over and get on the horse, and immediately beat the horse after saying goodbye to Li Xiu.

In the Liangyi Hall of Chang'an City, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji are dealing with government affairs, although their main energy during this time is focused on preparing for the attack on Goguryeo, but there are many other government affairs to deal with, so they are usually very busy, and sometimes they have to be busy until midnight to rest.

After finally dealing with a government matter, Li Shimin finally stretched his waist, but at this time, the eldest grandson Wuji next to him hesitated, and finally spoke: "Your Majesty, Li Ji went to me today, and I guess he will definitely go to Li Xiu." ”

"Hehe, Li Ji has been at home for two years, and it is estimated that the bones are about to rust, so for this attack on Goguryeo, he must also be determined to succeed, and it is normal for him to go to you." Li Shimin smiled calmly at this time, he didn't mind that the courtiers below had some private transactions, the key was to master a degree, and not to go against his will.

"Originally, I thought that Your Majesty would let Cheng Yanjin lead the troops, but I didn't expect Your Majesty to quietly recall Li Ji, and it is estimated that Cheng Yanjin is also panicking now." The eldest grandson Wuji also smiled at this time.

"Zhijie still has some flaws in leading troops, such as sometimes being too impulsive, this attack on Goguryeo is very important, and I am really afraid that he will have some accidents, and then not only will the court suffer losses, but his reputation will also be in vain, so Li Ji was called back." Li Shimin also said with a serious expression at this time.

"I see, Your Majesty is really well-intentioned!" The eldest grandson Wuji also praised with a smile at this time, in fact, he is more inclined to Cheng Yanjin for the choice of the main general, this is because he doesn't like Li Ji as a person, because Cheng Yanjin is just a simple general, but Li Ji is a civil and military all-rounder, if he makes military achievements this time, it may affect his status in the court in the future.

As soon as the eldest grandson Wuji's words fell, he suddenly saw an inner servant rushing to report: "Your Majesty, Lu Guogong asks to see!" ”

Hearing that Cheng Yanjin was coming, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji couldn't help but be stunned, after all, the two had just mentioned each other just now, but the other party came immediately, which was too coincidental. However, Li Shimin also reacted quickly, and immediately ordered: "Announce him in!" ”