Pyongyang was the imperial capital of Goguryeo. Although Goguryeo was a small country, it was the most prosperous place in the entire Liaodong Peninsula. It was a pity that Goguryeo was currently in a precarious situation, and the citizens were panicking. The bustling streets were no longer bustling with people, and everything was no longer the same as before.
Within the city, in a residence in the southern part of the city:
Gao Di was seated in his study, resting with his eyes closed as he quietly waited for news.
He had just returned to Pyongyang.
When Gao Di returned, he had concealed his whereabouts and did not reveal any information. Once his whereabouts were exposed, it was very likely that he would be targeted by Yeon Gaesomun's forces. Thus, he had returned stealthily.
As soon as Gao Di returned, he had mobilized his forces and contacted a group of people.
Right now, he was waiting for these people to come.
As Gao Di waited, it wasn't long before he heard a knock on the door of the study. It was his attendant's voice. "General, everyone is in the hall. They are all waiting for you."
Gao Di opened his eyes and walked out. He left the study and soon arrived at the main hall.
Ten-some people were gathered in the main hall.
These people were all from the major clans of Pyongyang, and some were officials of the Imperial Court. But even if they were officials, they did not hold any real power. This was because those who held real power and belonged to Yeon Gaesomun could not be with Gao Di. And those who held real power and were loyal to Gao Jianwu had all been killed.
After taking a seat, Gao Di looked around at the crowd and said, "Everyone, we've all known each other for many years. So I won't waste any time and waste any more time. I invited all of you here because of the current situation. A straightforward person does not resort to insinuations. I have already submitted to Xia Xia and serve His Majesty Emperor Xia. I've returned to persuade all of you to submit to His Majesty with me. "
Whoosh!!
Hearing this, everyone began to discuss spiritedly.
They could not stop talking.
The reason for that was because Gao Di's words were truly shocking. No one had expected Gao Di to reveal such shocking news right from the start.
Gao Di was a relative of the Goguryeo royal family.
He had actually submitted to Xia Xia.
This was truly surprising.
Gao Di did not interrupt their conversation and quietly waited. After a long while, when Gao Di saw that the crowd was still discussing without any intention of stopping, he continued, "Everyone, as wise people, you should know the current situation between Goguryeo and Xia Xia. Goguryeo is clearly not strong enough. and Goguryeo's strength. Especially after Yeon Gaesomun's rebellion, Goguryeo's strength. Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo.
"Now, Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo.
"Many of you are still thinking that this war might be just like the war between the Great Sui and Goguryeo, lasting for many years without ending."
"Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo, Goguryeo...
"Let me tell you, it's impossible.
Gao Di looked confident as he continued, "According to the news from the frontlines, Yeon Gaesomun's army initially tried to stop the Xia army at the Datong River. Goo Goo!!!!!!!!! "
They Goo 'Goguryeo
Curious looks appeared on their faces.
"General Gao, don't keep us in suspense and speak directly. Information has been sealed, and many of us have been unable to go out and gather information. So, if you have any information, just speak. "
"Yes, tell us what's going on."
"General Gao, if you have something to say, just say it. It's not good to beat around the bush like this. You said that you wouldn't beat around the bush. "
… …
One person after another spoke.
For the time being, none of them had a clear understanding of what was happening on the front lines. Because Yeon Gaesomun was fighting on the front lines, the news had been sealed, so many of them had no idea what was going on.
Gao Di said, "Yeon Gaesomun's tens of thousands of soldiers planned to use the natural moat of the Great Tong River to stop Xia Xia's army. After all, the Great Tong River is more than one thousand feet long. It will not be easy for Xia Xia's army to cross it. Crucially, Yeon Gaesomun has deployed many warships on the river. If Xia Xia's army tries to build a bridge to cross the river, they will immediately be stopped.
"Logically speaking, this should be extremely safe and there shouldn't be any problems. But in the end, Yeon Gaesomun's army was forced to flee. This was because when Xia Xia's army arrived, they began to bombard the river. Even Yeon Gaesomun's army on the southern bank of the river was bombarded.
"And on the river surface, there are also warships from the Xia Kingdom. Every warship is like a ferocious beast, towering, huge, and incomparably fierce. When Xia Xia's several dozen warships appeared, Yeon Gaesomun's warships were completely obliterated. Not a single one remained. With Xia Xia's warships carrying the soldiers across the river, Yeon Gaesomun could only watch. Moreover, he couldn't stop them, so he retreated. "
Gao Di sternly said, "Thus, the battle on the Great Tong River ended. After the battle on the Great Tong River concluded, Yeon Gaesomun retreated to Daqing Pass, intending to use Daqing Pass to hold back the enemy. All of you know the situation at Daqing Pass. That is the natural barrier of Pyongyang, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is extremely dangerous. "
Everyone nodded, all of them curious about the outcome of Daqing Pass.
Gao Di had only received news of Daqing Pass when he was near Pyongyang. He appeared even more certain. "But Daqing Pass was directly destroyed by Emperor Xia's cannons. The army charged into Daqing Pass, and all of Yeon Gaesomun's officials and generals were killed. Yeon Gaesomun himself only managed to return with a few soldiers. His losses were severe. The current Yeon Gaesomun is no longer as domineering as before. Right now, we have enough strength to destroy Yeon Gaesomun. This is our chance. "
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
All of them were astonished.
Daqing Pass had been broken?
It must be known that Daqing Pass was the natural barrier to the north of Pyongyang. It was the most crucial location and was extremely dangerous. Moreover, it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. And yet, such an area had been so easily breached.
Everyone was shocked.
Gao Di looked at their shocked expressions and raised his head, a faint smile on his lips. With that smile, he said, "Everyone, now that things have come to this, what is there to hesitate about?"
In the crowd, an elderly man said, "General Gao, this old man has only one question. Emperor Xia of Xia is already heading south to attack Pyongyang, but Emperor Xia of Xia has already arranged for people to spread the news that all of Goguryeo's land will be returned to the country. Xia of Xia has agreed to this arrangement. This means that our land will also be taken away. You must know that land is our lifeblood. Once it is taken away, we will lose our foundation. Is this true? "
The others all looked at Gao Di.
The one strategy they cared about the most was the one about land. Once the land was taken away, the consequences would be unimaginable. Without land, they would be rootless duckweed. They would not be able to survive for long.
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