Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

"General~~ We can protect the general and rush out." When the deputy general heard Jin En's words, he said anxiously.

Prisoners were equivalent to slaves in this era and had no good end. Especially during wars, they were often used as death squads and cannon fodder.

"Oh, we can't rush out. Look around you. There are at least [-] to [-] cavalry. Why let our soldiers die in vain?

We have been loyal to the Treasure King, let the soldiers have a full meal, even if they die later, they will be a dead ghost. "

Jin En is loyal to the Gao family, but he is not foolishly loyal. He knows the situation in Goguryeo better than anyone else.

The country is divided, wars are raging, and the people are in dire straits. It has regressed back to the Warring States period. The people lost support for the imperial court,

They are soldiers guarding the country, not the treasure king.

He originally thought that after the Treasure King became independent, the people would live a better life, but he didn't know that it would be like this. The soldiers no longer have anyone to protect.

Unlike the Tang army, which had a fighting goal in mind, they became more courageous as they fought.

After Jin En's order was issued, the Goguryeo soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, at least they no longer had to die.

They all put down their weapons and equipment and gathered together obediently. The cavalry was led by Cheng Minzhen, who ordered them to move slowly towards the east city.

After they leave, the civilian husband will pack up their weapons and equipment.

Everyone was rushed to the Wengcheng in the east city, and Li Ji had already sent troops to make arrangements. Jin En and other generals were detained incommunicado.

Without the organization of generals, the chance of soldiers resisting is very small.

In this way, a vigorous and vigorous battle came to a successful conclusion.

When Li Chengqian got the news, he shouted happily. The first step of conquering Goguryeo was finally completed.

"Generalissimo, we'd better enter the city again tomorrow. It's already getting late today to avoid any unexpected events." Li Daozong on the side saw Li Chengqian's excitement and reminded him.

Li Daozong has no joke. How could a young man not be excited when he became a generalissimo for the first time and won the first battle?

If it were Li Shen, he would probably be sullen by now.

"Well, what the emperor said makes sense, then let the ministries tally the results of the battle, and then I will write a memorial and send it back to Chang'an." Li Chengqian was relatively steady.

"Brother, the various ministries should occupy important government offices in the city, as well as granaries and the like, but we are here in the name of the benevolent and righteous troops this time.

It is better to give the people a good impression, so the soldiers below must be restrained not to disturb the people or plunder. Li Shen next to him interjected,

It's not that Li Shen is a good person. In this era, many people will worry too much about the city after the war, but Li Shen's plan is to conquer Goguryeo.

The territory is easy to fight, but the people's hearts are hard to win. His plan is to be based on benevolence and righteousness and be recognized by the people of Goguryeo.

Li Shen knew the horror of people's war. If the Tang army also killed, burned and looted everywhere, they would be facing millions of people in Goguryeo.

"What's your advice, Tenth Brother?" He already knew this from Li Shen.

Li Daozong is the deputy commander this time. In fact, he helps Li Chengqian correct his mistakes when he makes them, and he is also an observer. So he didn't speak, but watched the two brothers make decisions.

"Come on, brother, here are the rules for entering the city that I wrote. Take a look." Li Shen took over a piece of paper, which he wrote in his spare time.

Li Chengqian took it and read it carefully, only to see that it was written very concisely:

It is not allowed to oppress the people, it is not allowed to enter people's houses, it is not allowed to plunder people's property, it is not allowed to destroy crops, it is not allowed to molest women, and it is not allowed to abuse captives.

Li Chengqian looked up at Li Shen after reading it. He thought it was nothing. As the emperor's successor, he had been told since he was a child to love his people like his own children.

But he also heard from his seniors that soldiers have some bad traditions after winning a battle.

Li Chengqian turned to look at Li Daozong, and then asked what he meant.

Li Daozong also frowned a little after seeing it. If this was allowed, it would be set as military discipline.

Violating military discipline will result in beheading, but for a man who has been on the battlefield for a long time, this is actually a trivial matter. Being able to win the battle is what is important.

Seeing the hesitation of the two, Li Shen explained;

"Brother, uncle, we in the Tang Dynasty are not here to plunder, but to conquer them. It is easy to acquire land but difficult to acquire people.

How can we make them useful to us? There are millions of people in Goguryeo. If they all think that we are enemies, then we will face millions of enemies. But what if we win them over?

When the time comes, they will help us fight against King Hobo and Yeon Gaesowun. This is called people's war.

Big brother, uncle, the common people are very simple, they will support whoever treats them well. "

Li Shen's words made Li Chengqian and Li Daozong fall into deep thought. They had never considered this matter.

Li Chengqian was inexperienced, and Li Daozong was because they had conquered a city in recent years and then handed it over to the subsequent court for management. They were only responsible for conquering it.

"But what will the soldiers below think?" Li Daozong asked.

"What's the point? They are soldiers, not bandits. They should have iron discipline. The first rule of military discipline is to obey orders.

If someone commits a crime, kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.

To be honest, the Tang Army and only the Imperial Guards were okay. "

Li Shen said disdainfully that he had seen too many iron-like armies and iron-like wills.

"Third brother, why don't you go talk to the soldiers again?" Li Chengqian thought of Li Shen's hidden skills.

"I'm not going." Li Shen responded decisively. It's funny, you are the protagonist, okay? Don't let me go for everything.

Seeing Li Shen's attitude, Li Chengqian was helpless, but he still decided to listen to Li Shen's opinion. He felt that Li Shen was right.

As a ruler, the most important thing is to gain the support of the people. If the people support you, no one will rebel.

Li Chengqian immediately copied three copies, added the word "military order" at the end, stamped it with the marshal's seal, summoned the messengers, and sent them to the garrison generals in three directions.

When Li Ji received the order, he also frowned, but he quickly responded. He is loyal to Li Shimin,

Although the conquest of Goryeo was important this time, it was more important to gain Li Chengqian's reputation.

Therefore, Li Ji did not hesitate at all and immediately issued the order;

"Come here, give me an order. After entering the city, you are not allowed to bully the people, you are not allowed to enter people's houses, you are not allowed to plunder people's property, you are not allowed to destroy crops, you are not allowed to molest women, and you are not allowed to abuse prisoners.

This is a military order, and anyone who disobeys it will be killed. "

"Yes."

Next, Li Ji arranged for people to occupy the granary and material warehouse. This was originally the city, so there were a lot of materials, which needed to be received.

Regardless of whether the people below complained or not, they were still strictly enforced. They did not disturb the people and did not enter people's houses. Everyone was afraid of death.

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