As night fell, the bright moon in the sky filled the Tang River with silver light. The surface of the river was sparkling and the view was wide. Piles of bonfires were lit in the Sui army camp by the river, and large pieces of beef were lit.

Horsemeat was thrown into a cauldron and cooked

, small pieces of beef and horse meat were roasted on the campfire until they were browned, and the aroma of fat overflowed. The firelight reflected the faces of the soldiers who were full of anticipation. They opened bags of wine and drank, and they were filled with the joy of victory.

throughout the Sui army camp.

Part of the beef and horse meat came from Wang Xingben's fire cattle and horse formation this morning. These "martyrs" and the dead horses on the battlefields on the north and south banks, as well as the seriously injured horses that were killed, were all put on ships after the war and then transported along the Daliang River.

After being sent away, the total amount was six to seven thousand head/horse.

Another part of the war horses died in the battles inside and outside Baiyan City; after the war, half of the horses were given to Yang Shanhui, who stayed behind in Baiyan City, to reward the three armies, and the remaining half was also sent to Tanghe Camp.

It was the scorching summer, and meat was prone to spoilage, so it was not put away at all. The soldiers disembowelled the dead cattle and horses, as well as the dead donkeys and mules used by the Goguryeo army to pull carts, and then cooked them all.

You will certainly never finish it, but as long as it is cooked and dried, it is top-notch dry food.

As for wine, it is actually a necessity for marching and fighting, because during battles, soldiers are likely to face the dilemma of insufficient food and grass, and no medical treatment for injuries. When winter comes, they will have to face the dual dilemmas of cold and hunger; under such circumstances, wine liquor is

can play a very effective role, it can be used both

It can keep out the cold and keep warm, satisfy hunger, and can be used as emergency medicine to disinfect and treat injuries of soldiers when no medicine is available. Therefore, since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, wine syrup has become an indispensable item for marching; in addition, at this time

The alcohol content is low and not intoxicating, so the imperial court did not issue a special ban on alcohol.

Prohibition on alcohol usually occurs when the court or the country encounters a food crisis, and alcohol is not prohibited all the time.

Of course, when the war is not completely over, the supply is usually limited and the soldiers are not allowed to drink it openly.

Yang Ji is always fast, accurate and ruthless in fighting. Of course he won't carry a lot of cumbersome wine, but the problem is that he doesn't have it, but the enemy does!

As long as the enemy is defeated and killed, everything will be fine.

This time is no exception.

The Sui army did not have wine, but Baiyan City not far away on the east coast did.

When he reaches the level of Yang Ji, and because he has extremely high prestige in the army, he naturally does not need encouragement from tables and tables; if he really goes, ordinary generals and soldiers will feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable.

Nothing tasted good, so we ate and drank in the Chinese army tent.

Originally, Yang Ji just wanted to march and join the army with Yang Yichen and other generals and chat about military affairs while eating. However, many middle- and high-level generals in Liangzhou knew that his little wife and female soldiers were particularly good at cooking. These tigresses would be carried with them every time they went out with the army.

very

More condiments; and they have nothing to do most of the time. Whenever Yang Ji discusses the military situation with the generals or fights, they go to the mountains to harm wild beasts and seasonal plants. When the army stops, they start to make delicious food

Yes.

In addition, they also knew that the person with better cooking skills was actually Yang Ji's personal guard commander Zhu Can, and the one with the most tricks was actually the prince Yang Ji.

He even ate cattle and sheep, which was unimaginable in the past. However, over time, they felt that this so-called "Baicao Soup" was quite good. It was good at strengthening the stomach and dispelling heat. It was hard to say whether it was true. But.

It really helps digestion and relieves fatigue.

In addition to the flavor of the soup, the main flavor of this hot pot dish is numbing and spicy. The numbing is not a problem because the pepper is a local product. As for spicy, although there is no pepper in the Sui Dynasty, they can use dogwood powder and spicy polygonum.

The grass juice is precipitated into powder instead, especially the leaves and stems of Polygonum are more powerful than peppers.

Therefore, the various spicy dishes produced in the end still have a spicy taste. Because the Sui Dynasty and its previous dynasties had these two spicy ingredients, there was actually no shortage of spicy dishes. It was just a matter of eating habits.

Spicy dishes are not that widespread.

Compared with pure stews and barbecues, people can't eat much at all, and they get hungry again soon. When the generals of the Liangzhou Army "accidentally" saw the Suzaku Guard filtering the grass juice from the cow's stomach by the river, cleaning it

After eating tripe and intestines, I knew that there was delicious food here in Yangji. So in the end, the open space in front of the Chinese army's tent was full, and there were more than 200 generals who came to eat.

Yang Ji was also used to being fed, and for occasions like this, he usually asked the Suzaku Guards to prepare a lot. However, there were not so many people in the Chinese army's tent, so the generals who came to enjoy the meal were arranged outside.

Inside, there were still people he wanted to entertain.

However, Tu Di Ji, Du Ji Bian, Hebi Komutor and other foreign generals could not eat spicy food. After just a few mouthfuls, they became dizzy, as if they were drunk. After obtaining Yang Ji's consent, they all

Ran away.

At the end of the table in the big tent, only Yang Yichen, Yin Shishi, and several generals of the Liangzhou Army were left.

But this is also in line with Yang Ji's thoughts; because he has something important to announce, but it would be difficult to announce it if those foreign generals are here.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Yang Ji said to Yang Yichen: "You will fight the next battle."

Hearing this, everyone put down their wine bowls and looked at Yang Ji.

"It is our duty to kill the enemy for the country." Yang Yichen thought that Yang Ji was talking about Goguryeo's Changgongling defense line system, and immediately clasped his fists and said: "The camp has a king in charge, so there is nothing to worry about. The general will lead the army tomorrow

Go to Changgong Road and meet Yang Wanchun for a while."

Yang Ji understood that he had misunderstood, and added with a smile: "I'm not just talking about Changgong Ridge, but also Liaodong City."

Yang Ji's deputy marching commanders were Yang Lun, Yu Wenshu, Yu Zhongwen, Li Zixiong, Li Jing, Cui Hongsheng, and Yang Yichen.

Yang Lun was not only the prince-level Prince of Teng, but also the governor of Jizhou. He captured Gaimou City, Anshi City, and parts of the Liaodong Peninsula, and had already made decisive military exploits. In the future, when the merits are discussed and rewarded, the essay

Officials, military officers, and honorary officers will definitely be promoted to one level. In the next war, Yang Lun will only need to follow the main army as a general, and it is not appropriate to achieve dazzling military exploits alone.

After Yuwenshu fought this battle, it was certain that he would return to Beijing and take up a post. Yu Zhongwen also fought a beautiful ambush battle alone. As long as he and Yuwenshu leveled the rear area and defended it, it would be a great achievement.

Although Li Zixiong has not made any achievements so far, before that, he had successfully contained the main force of Goguryeo on the east bank of the Liao River, creating a winning foundation for Yang Ji's battle in the north. And the Shui army led by Yang Lun

The division is also the Youzhou Army. He can completely reach it from here.

Many military achievements. At the critical moment, Li Zixiong was able to take the overall situation into consideration, promptly sent Li Jing to lead the army to assist him, and sent the last 5,000 Youzhou Navy soldiers to support Yang Lun. Therefore, in Yang Ji's view, Li Zixiong's current situation

The credit is second only to that of his own coach.

Among the remaining three deputy general managers, Li Jing and Cui Hongsheng have really not accomplished anything, but they know that when the day after tomorrow arrives, they will be able to participate in the Battle of Liaodong City and subsequent wars. As long as they are given more opportunities by then, they will have full military exploits when they return.

Full.

The last Yang Yichen was actually the one who performed most dazzlingly among the seven deputy marching commanders. He single-handedly conquered the Nanying of the Xifeng Third Battalion and the second line of defense of Changchun Tun, Nansu, Mudi, and Cangyan;

, he then used lightning speed to push the Sui soldiers to Shansong, Lijiabao and Ganbu north of the third line of defense.

Yang Yichen's series of actions not only completely shaken Goguryeo's rule in the Liaodong Plain and caused chaos in Liaodong City, but also prompted Gao Yuan and Yuan Ziyou to make wrong decisions many times.

But comparing one by one, Yang Yichen's number of enemy kills is really limited. His achievements and role in the entire battle can only be compared with the unknown Li Zixiong at best. If he cannot achieve a more dazzling achievement than Li Zixiong,

Let alone a county king, it is difficult for a prince to be promoted.

Liaodong City is one of the three capitals of Goguryeo, and there are Gao Yuan, Yuan Ziyou and other important ministers in the city. The symbolic significance is extremely important. If Yang Yichen can capture Liaodong City, even if Gao Yuan and Yuan Ziyou cannot be killed, he will still be a powerful leader.

A great achievement that attracted worldwide attention.

As for Yang Shanhui, Wei Yunqi, Xue Shixiong, Xue Ju, Yuchi Gong, Yin Shishi, Wang Xingben and other generals in the Wei Wang line, although they have outstanding abilities, they either have a weak foundation, a weak foundation, or a lowly background and insufficient qualifications.

In the Sui Dynasty, which has numerous famous generals, they cannot afford to destroy the enemy's country Zuo and seize the enemy's capital. They need to continue to build momentum and accumulate.

It's never a good thing to take over too early.

Regarding the point that "their foundation is insufficient and they need to save up", everyone in the Weiwang family is well aware of this; Hao Yuan, Ling Jing, Song Zhengben and other think tanks have also talked to them on behalf of Yang Ji, and now there is no need for Yang Ji at all

Dial one by one.

Yang Yichen also understood the significance of Liaodong City. He was stunned when he heard that Yang Ji asked him to attack Liaodong City.

After thinking for a while, Yang Yichen had already realized something in his heart. Seeing that Yang Ji's confidants were all around him, he lowered his voice and asked: "Is it possible that the king is worried that his great achievements will shock the Lord and make him unbeatable? So he will be the unparalleled one in the world."

Did you give up all your merits to me?"

As early as the battle of Tuyuhun, Yang Yichen noticed that Yang Ji had lowered his presence intentionally or unintentionally. Whenever he encountered a fighter opportunity that could easily make a contribution, Yang Ji would let others fight; only when he encountered a battle where he was not very sure, he would

I will personally command and go into battle personally.

This time, Yang Ji did the same.

Except for the big battle that opened the situation, he gave up all other battles, and he had almost no presence.

Yang Ji said: "It is true that I am worried that my great achievements will overwhelm my master and I will have no title, but it is just a trivial matter. As long as I can find a way, I can demote my official position without leaving any trace.

"

Everyone couldn't help laughing. Judging from Yang Ji's love of tossing and his ability to do it, he could indeed accomplish all his achievements; and the emperor seemed to particularly like tossing, and when they came together, they formed a perfect couple.

A "golden combination" that shares the same goals and fights side by side; if Yang Ji doesn't give up, then something really bad will happen.

"What's the crux of the problem?" Yang Yichen asked again.

"The crux of the problem is that the saint intends to promote you to the county king. But your merits are not enough, so he asked me to give you a chance to make meritorious service." Yang Ji smiled and said: "I don't want military merit now. If I get it, it will be a burden. Instead of doing it afterwards

If you have to find a way to get rid of it, don’t do it now.”

"Your Majesty, does the saint really want to promote me to the title of county king?" Yang Yichen looked at Yang Ji in disbelief. His eyes were red from the gratitude in his heart, and his voice was trembling.

"That's right!" Yang Ji nodded and said: "You are a member of the royal family and have a lineage of your own. However, there is no king in your lineage. This cannot be justified. What's more, you are in the previous dynasty and this dynasty.

You have made great achievements, so the saint has long planned to promote you to the county king.

It's just that the current method of title promotion is very strict, and the saint is an idealist who pursues perfection. He thinks that you, Yang Yichen, are not only loyal, but also capable and meritorious. Since you can use your true skills to win the title of county king, then you

Use military merit to improve it."

Yang Guang actually didn't let Yang Ji talk about this matter and these intentions. He thought that it would be done as soon as it fell into place, and there was no need to mention it deliberately. But Yang Ji didn't think so. He thought that since Yang Guang was so considerate of Yang Yichen,

If you don't say it, how can Yang Yichen know your painstaking efforts, Yang Guang?
To be continued...