In Huaiyuan Town, 50,000 Goryeo troops have been stationed here for several days, but they have been reluctant to move westward. In the big tent, Goryeo Prime Minister Yuan Taizuo stood in front of a map with his hands behind his back and pondered for a long time.

Yuan Taizuo looks very similar to his son Gai Suwen. Both have a long face. His tall nose and slender deep eyes show that he was handsome when he was young, but he is old. The deep nasolabial folds on his lips and the sagging skin make him no longer have the energy and impulse of young people. However, Lao Jiang is so spicy, and his calm smile is full of murderous intent.

Yuan Taizuo was not in a hurry to help Gao Kaidao. He was like an extremely patient old fisherman, waiting for the best opportunity to get off the pole. He had to wait until the Sui army was almost consumed by Gao Kaidao's Yan army before he would send troops to annihilate the Sui army in one fell swoop. However, he could not let Gao Kaidao's army be completely wiped out by the Sui army, so he would become a battle against the Sui army, and he was not sure to defeat the Sui army.

He has to seize this degree and wait for the best opportunity.

Yuan Taizuo was the prime minister of Goryeo. Of course, Xiao Liaodong could not satisfy his prime minister's appetite. This time, he sent troops, not only to take the two counties of Liaodong, but also to lead his troops south to take over Beiping County and even Zhuo County. If possible, he still wanted to continue to move south and take over most of Hebei.

Yuan Taizuo was not a foolish idea. Gaolitang brought him a lot of intelligence, which made him very familiar with the situation in the Central Plains. He knew that the real enemy of the Sui army was the Tang army. As long as he could defeat the Sui army in Liaodong and march into Hebei, the Sui army might not have the power to fight him to the decisive battle. The Sui army could not bear the risk of fighting on both sides.

Gao Kaidao's surrender and request for help undoubtedly gave him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Just as Yuan Taizuo stared at the map and pondered for a long time, soldiers outside the tent reported, "Report to the king, Gao Kaidao sent someone to deliver the letter, saying that there was an emergency."

"Let him in!"

A soldier sent by Gao Kaidao was taken into the tent. He bowed and presented a letter to Yuan Taizuo, "This is my handwritten letter to the king!"

The nasolabial folds on the corner of Yuan Taizuo's mouth deepened slightly, showing a disdainful smile, and he actually had the nerve to call King Yan in front of him. Yuan Taizuo's control of the power of the Goryeo king's rule was just Mo Li's branch. Who dared to be king?

But the disdain at the corner of his mouth disappeared in an instant, and there was still a faint smile on his face. When he opened the letter, the letter said that the Sui army had seized Liucheng County, and the 30,000 Yan troops in Liucheng County were wiped out, behind the letter. Gao Kaidao almost begged the Goryeo army for rescue.

In Yuan Taizuo's memory, this should be Gao Kaidao's third time begging him. He was so cowardly and incompetent. With an army of 70,000, he could not defeat the 30,000 Sui army.

He also divided his troops to guard Liucheng County and Yan County, so why didn't he join forces? He insisted on letting the Sui army defeat each one? Yuan Taizuo sneered, which only shows that Gao Kaidao is stupid and unwise.

But then again, isn’t Gao Kaidao what he hopes for? If Gao Kaidao is really powerful and defeats the Sui army by his own strength alone, how could he still have a chance? Now the time is ripe. Gao Kaidao still has 40,000 troops, and his 50,000 troops can just deal with the Sui army.

Thinking of this, Yuan Taizuo smiled gently at the soldiers who reported the letter and said, "Please tell your prince. I am also anxious. I am waiting for food and grass, so I can't set off for a long time. Just as the food and grass have arrived, I will send troops immediately to assist him in attacking the Sui army."

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After the battle in Liucheng County ended, Luo Shixin ordered Deputy General Li Hai'an to lead 5,000 troops to take more than 20,000 prisoners of war back to the Linyu Palace Logistics Camp. He and Niu Jinda personally led 25,000 elite troops to continue advancing towards Yan County. Two days later, the Sui army arrived in Yancheng County.

Yancheng County is the capital of Yanjun County, with a population of more than 2,000 households. It can only be considered a central county, and the county is not big. It is only ten miles away and the city wall is only more than two meters high, which is far from comparable to Liucheng County, which has a wide and solid city.

The city was small and could not accommodate the 40,000 troops of Gaokaidao. Gaokaidao's army was stationed outside the city and camped in a barrier-like manner. A two-meter-high wall built a huge military camp. Not only did the 40,000 troops stationed, but all the weapons and grain of Gaokaidao were stored in the camp.

At this time, Gao Kaidao had already learned the news that Liucheng County had fallen. His clan brother Gao Chongdao was killed and his 30,000 troops were wiped out. This news made Gao Kaidao furious, but he had no choice but to do anything. He hated that Gao Chongdao was unable to defend Liucheng for him, and at the same time, he hated that Gao Li army reinforcements had not come for a long time.

For two consecutive days, Gao Kaidao spent his restlessness. He had already received news that the Sui army was driving from Liucheng County to Yancheng County, but there was no news for the Goryeo army, which made him anxious.

Gao Kaidao walked back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back. He was thinking about his fate. The strong passes of Linyu Pass were captured by the Sui army, and the same strong Liucheng, with 30,000 troops guarded by the Sui army. So how many days can his own wall camp last? It is said that the Sui army only took an hour to break through Dou Jiande's wall camp.

At this time, Gao Kaidao was no longer as simple as anxious. He felt a burst of fear and even a little desperate.

At this time, the plot leader Sun Jiayan, who was standing aside, advised him: "Since the prince is so afraid of the Sui army, he might as well surrender to the Sui Dynasty. Even if he cannot get a heavy official position, he can at least maintain his wealth for the rest of his life."

Gao Kaidao sighed, "My two brothers were killed by him. Can he still tolerate me with such a deep hatred?"

"The prince is wrong. Yang Yuanqing is a wise man. He generally won't kill the enemy generals who surrendered to him. If he kills the prince, who dares to surrender to him in the future? So the humble saying that not only will he not kill the prince, he will also give you a high position and a low position, a wealthy position for the prince, and to show everyone else in the world. In fact, this is a chance for the prince."

Gao Kaidao lowered his head and said nothing. He was a little moved. It was true. He had heard of a story about a daughter buying bones. Isn’t Gao Kaidao just that pile of horse bones?

Seeing that he was moved, Sun Jiayan continued to persuade: "Actually, Bei Zhi had wanted to say that the prince asked for help from Goryeo, but in fact he was to lead a wolf into the house. If Goryeo only planned to help the prince, would it take Yuan Taizuo to take action personally? Yuan Taizuo was sucking people but didn't even vomit bones!"

Gao Kaidao was still in conflict. He knew that Yang Yuanqing would not use him after he surrendered, and at most he would give him a wealthy position and grant him a false position as a general. But if he just wanted wealthy and no rebellion, he would be a rich man. What he wanted was the power to cede land and become king, but Yang Yuanqing could not give him, but Goryeo could give him, and Goryeo needed him, the separatist king to cushion the Sui Dynasty.

More importantly, Goryeo has 50,000 troops, and he has 40,000 troops, which together has 90,000 troops. Can't he deal with the 30,000 troops of the Sui army? If he can defeat the Sui army and go south with the momentum, he will be able to capture Zhuo County and become the King of Youzhou.

After thinking for a long time, he sighed and said, "Let me think about it again. Sir, don't force me anymore, just step back first!"

Sun Jiayan followed Gao Kaidao for many years and knew his thoughts. When he saw Gao Kaidao, he was moved at first, and then he said something to think about it, obviously perfunctory. If he was really moved, he would at least ask again, but he did not ask again.

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Unlimited disappointment arose in Sun Jiayan's heart, and he had to bow and say, "Go back to his post!"

He turned around and left the tent, and soon he returned to his tent, sitting in a wooden box, dazed in a daze, thinking about his own way out.

Sun Jiayan knew that Gao Kaidao was a treacherous and cunning person. Maybe he was still thinking of plotting against Goryeo, but cunning is not wisdom. Gao Kaidao had no major troubles or principles in his heart. He did not realize how serious it was to bring Goryeo into the pass. If he handed over the Han people's country to the foreign race, it would be a bad thing for thousands of years. Could it be that Sun Jiayan would also have a bad reputation for thousands of years?

"No!"

A strong voice in his heart told him that he could not become a national sinner with Gao Kaidao.

Sun Jiayan stood up and opened the bookcase, and found a command arrow from it. It was the command arrow he ordered to negotiate with Luo Yi a few months ago but did not return it. He thought it would always be useful, but he didn't expect it to be used at this time.

He took out the command arrow and put it in his arms. He packed a bag of fine materials he had obtained over the years, stuffed it into a horse bag, quickly walked out of the big tent, turned over and ran towards the camp gate.

After a moment, he rushed to the gate of the military camp, Sun Jiayan raised his arrow and said, "According to the order of the prince, I will go to the Sui camp, please open the door as soon as possible!"

The soldiers all knew him. They took the order arrow and immediately opened the camp gate. Sun Jiayan whipped the war horse hard and ran out of the camp gate. After a moment, he disappeared into the distance.

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Gao Kaidao was still pacing anxiously in the tent, waiting for news from the Goryeo Army. He had made a decision and cooperated with the Goryeo Army to defeat the Sui Army. He had obtained the exact information. The Sui Army had only 25,000 troops, and he and the Goryeo Army had a population of 90,000. It is conceivable who wins and loses this battle.

"Prince!"

A personal soldier reported anxiously outside the tent, "Just just received the news from the gatekeeper, Mr. Sun took the prince's arrow and went out of the camp, saying that the prince ordered him to negotiate with the Sui army."

"What!" Gao Kaidao's eyes suddenly widened, and he couldn't help but be furious: "Sun Thief actually betrayed me!"

He pulled out his sword and threw it out of the tent, "Go and catch up with him and bring his head back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another person rushed to report: "Prince, the Goryeo army has arrived, just a few miles away, and the Sui army has also arrived, less than ten miles away from us."

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In the evening of that day, the Sui army and the Goryeo army arrived in Yancheng County almost at the same time. The Sui army set up a camp five miles away, while the 50,000 Goryeo army set up a camp next to the Yan army camp.

In the Sui army's tent, Luo Shixin invited Sun Jiayan who surrendered to the tent. Sun Jiayan brought the tent to the tent and said ashamed: "Sun is still very ashamed and he really does not want to surrender to the Goryeo people. He comes to surrender to General Luo, and hopes that the general will include it."

Luo Shixin smiled slightly, "Mr. understands the righteousness and is able to wake up from enlightenment. It is admirable. If I want to break Gao Kaidao and Goryeo, I don't know what methods to use? Please teach me."

Sun Jiayan pondered for a moment and said, "Yuan Taizuo personally led 50,000 troops to aid. The merger of the two armies seems to be powerful. In fact, they each have their own ulterior motives. The general can avoid his edge and not get in the enemy for the time being. Retreat to Linyu Pass and guard the pass. You can watch the changes. I can assert that within ten days, the two armies will have internal strife."

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