Emperor of the Sui Dynasty - Chapter 318

A few days later, Yang Guang's army set off for the Turks. Accompanying him were Wu Yunzhao, Wu Tianxi, Xiong Kuohai, Changsun Wuji, Su Dingfang, Qin Shubao, and Shang Shitu, totaling 400,000 men. He was flanked by six women: Lady Dongfang, Xin Yue'e, Ma Saifei, Lady Hei Bai, and Xue Ye'er. He left his younger brother, the Prince of Yi, Luo Cheng, with the veteran general Yang Yichen to assist Empress Changsun in guarding Chang'an. This 200,000-strong army was a formidable force, responsible for the army's supplies and troop deployment. With Lady Shilong guarding the palace, Yang Guang had no fear of his concubines committing adultery.
Yang Guang mobilized an army of 400,000 because Li Shimin still had the formidable Li Yuanba, the ruthless strategist Xu Maogong, the capable generals Cheng Yaojin and Zhang Gongjin, the brothers Yuchi Nan and Yuchi Bei, and the Turkic cavalry. Although Yang Guang had dealt a heavy blow to the Turkic army at Taiyuan several years prior, the Turks' strength had undoubtedly recovered. Furthermore, Yang Guang had received intelligence that several powerful states in the Western Regions had close ties with the Turks. If Yang Guang launched an attack on the Turks, those states would certainly launch a pincer attack on the Sui army. Therefore, Yang Guang needed to prepare sufficient troops to eliminate all forces threatening the Sui Dynasty in one fell swoop.
The day after the main army set out, a report came from the rear guard that a force was approaching from the direction of Chang'an—the troops of Chu Xiaoxiao, the niece of the late Han Qinhu. When Li Shimin captured Chang'an, Han Qinhu was captured alive, but he refused to surrender and even rebuked Li Shimin, resulting in his execution. His niece, however, escaped Chang'an under the desperate protection of her subordinates. For this Northern Expedition under Yang Guang, Chu Xiaoxiao led her uncle's loyal followers, preparing to follow Yang Guang to annihilate Li Shimin—ideally, to personally kill Li Shimin herself.
After a moment's thought, Yang Guang secretly ordered someone to inform Chu Xiaoxiao, instructing her to lead her troops to the west to outflank the Sui army on the left flank, and to guard against the forces from the Western Regions supporting the Turks, preventing them from joining forces, otherwise it would be difficult to eliminate them.
Half a month later, the vanguard reported that they had entered the territory of Jinshan, the stronghold of the Turks. They also discovered a large number of Turkic cavalry gathering ahead, numbering no less than 300,000. Upon hearing this, Yang Guang couldn't help but smile. It seemed the Turks had come out in full force, leaving their interior vulnerable. If only he could exploit this situation. With this in mind, Yang Guang ordered a letter to his uncle, Prince Yang Lin, stationed in Dengzhou, requesting him to launch a large-scale surprise attack on the Turks' rear, allowing Yang Guang's main army to attack them from both sides.
At this moment, in a large drill ground in the camp at the foot of Jinshan Mountain.
Fifty to sixty thousand of the elite troops gathered together and lined up in rows.
They were fully armored, wielding long spears, their eyes sharp. Though it was before a major battle, they remained composed. Truly, the elite soldiers of Taiyuan.
On the command platform ahead, Li Shimin and Li Yuanba, clad in golden armor, stood majestically under the blazing sun. Beside them stood Xu Maogong and Fang Xuanling, two of Li Shimin's most renowned advisors, whose influence shook the world.
Facing the fifty to sixty thousand elite troops ahead, their imposing aura subtly emanating from them. Behind them, Xu Maogong and Fang Xuanling exuded wisdom that surpassed that of millions.
Li Shimin's confidence swelled considerably.
With elite troops and sound strategy, as long as the generals are brave, how can we not drive Yang Guang back to Yangzhou?
"Since the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui, the late emperor assisted the emperor in punishing countless treacherous officials, and now the world is finally at peace. People yearn for stability, but alas, there are still treacherous officials causing trouble. The tyrannical Emperor Yang Guang is in power, and the people are suffering. Now, the army is advancing and conquering the area between the Yangtze and Huai rivers. Today, I, the king, swear here that I will definitely support the Turks and kill the tyrannical Emperor Yang Guang without leaving a single survivor."
Li Shimin, brimming with boundless enthusiasm, loudly mobilized the troops.
In these chaotic times, the soldiers lacked a sense of belonging and were somewhat dismissive of Li Shimin's words.
But the officers and colonels around them urged them on, and they had no choice but to shout with all their might.
"Support the Turks and punish the tyrannical ruler."
"..."
Fifty or sixty thousand people roared in unison, creating an overwhelming momentum that surged straight to the heavens.
"The morale of the army is high." Li Shimin and Xu Maogong exchanged a glance, both feeling very satisfied.
Li Shimin shouted, raised his hands, and pressed them down slightly. The soldiers in the drill ground obediently shut their mouths.
Just as Li Shimin was planning to rally his troops and launch a campaign to annihilate Yang Guang, leaving no one alive,
A fast horse galloped in.
Galloping on horseback is forbidden in the military camp. However, if someone does gallop, it must be because they have brought urgent military information. Therefore, the soldiers dare not stop them.
He let the fast horse gallop to the vicinity of the command platform.
"What's going on? Could it be an urgent report from the front?" On the command platform, Li Shimin and Xu Maogong exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat uneasy.
Their army had just been mobilized when an urgent report arrived from Jinshan. Regardless of the situation, it was extremely disadvantageous for them.
But if Yang Guang's forces were to extend north of Jinshan, things would become much more difficult. It would be like a nail stuck in their throat.
Jinshan has been plagued by constant warfare.
Not only Li Shimin and Li Yuanba, but also Xu Maogong and Fang Xuanling couldn't help but frown.
But no matter how worried they were about the battle at the front, they still had to hear what the messenger had to say.
"Tell him to come up." At this moment, the man on horseback had already dismounted and was stopped by the soldiers below the command platform. Li Shimin reached out and said to a personal guard beside him.
The guard acknowledged and immediately went downstairs.
A moment later, the knight who had been pointing the lectern was called up.
When Li Shimin and the others saw the knight, they couldn't help but frown. The knight looked unwell, as if he had suffered a lot. He didn't seem very imposing.
It seems this is indeed bad news.
Lost everything. Utterly defeated. Li Shimin couldn't believe it, he just couldn't believe it.
"It's true! Such a momentous matter, how could I dare to speak nonsense?" Faced with Li Shimin's fierce expression, the military officer was terrified and hurriedly explained. Yang Guang's army was now approaching Jinshan, and the final battle was about to begin.
"He disrupted the morale of our army. He deserves to die." But Li Shimin had lost his composure, his eyes bloodshot, and he was about to kill the military commander.

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