Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 207: Tang Gao's camp is full of plans, and the situation on the border is about to chan

The camp gradually became quiet, and the soldiers took the time to rest and gather strength for the upcoming challenges.

Cheng Yaojin yawned and stretched. Although it was already morning, there was still a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

As a general in the army, he knew that the upcoming battle should not be underestimated and every bit of energy was precious.

Cheng Yaojin walked out of the tent, the morning sun shining on his burly body.

He looked at the mountains in the distance and silently thought about the battle plan in his mind.

At this time, the cooks were busy preparing breakfast, and the smoke rising up added a bit of homely flavor to the tense pre-war atmosphere.

Not far away, several young soldiers sat together, talking in low voices, their eyes filled with both awe of the battle and desire for victory.

Cheng Yaojin slowly approached, and they hurriedly stood up and saluted.

Cheng Yaojin grinned and said, "Sit down, everyone. Don't be so restrained. We're about to fight side by side, so it's better to relax now."

General Su Dingfang, standing nearby, couldn't help but advise, "General Cheng, you've been exhausted from the journey. Why don't you take a break and recharge your batteries?"

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said in a loud voice, "How can I sleep now? I have to find out the situation on the battlefield first. After this battle, there will be plenty of time to sleep!"

After saying this, he called a few sentries and asked them in detail about the recent developments on the border. His focused expression seemed as if he wanted to know everything about the battlefield in advance, completely ignoring the fact that he had not had a chance to catch his breath.

"How is it over there?" Cheng Yaojin asked anxiously.

The sentry saluted and quickly replied, "General, there's no movement from the Goryeo side at the moment, but from what we've observed, there's been a lot of movement in their camp today. I'm guessing they're discussing a strategy."

Cheng Yaojin frowned, stroking the axe in his hand, and muttered to himself, "Hmph, I knew these guys wouldn't behave. No matter what schemes they play, I, Old Cheng, am not afraid. I can't let them get the upper hand."

He turned back to the tent, his eyes fell on the map on the wall, and he carefully studied the surrounding terrain.

Goryeo military camp

General Quan Gaisuwen stood in the center of the huge tent, surrounded by a group of generals, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Quan Gaisuwen's eyes were cold, like a hungry wolf in the cold night. He said in a low voice, "The Tang Dynasty is coming with great force. This time, it will not be easy to fight them."

The generals looked at each other in bewilderment. One of the older generals stepped forward and said, "General, Cheng Yaojin is a renowned warrior. I heard he just arrived at the border and seems eager to take action."

Quan Gaisuwen sneered, "Cheng Yaojin is just a reckless man, not to be feared. We need to plan carefully, take advantage of the surrounding terrain, and set numerous traps."

He walked over to the map hanging on the side of the tent, his fingers tracing the mountains and rivers. "We can set up an ambush in this valley. We can lure the Tang army in first, then cut off their retreat. We'll definitely annihilate them."

The generals nodded one after another, but a hint of worry still flashed in their eyes.

Seeing this, Quan Gaisuwen sternly said, "The outcome of this battle is related to the survival of Goryeo. Everyone must work together. Anyone who is afraid of fighting will be punished by military law!"

After saying that, he drew out the long sword from his waist and thrust it into the ground. The air in the tent seemed to freeze because of this action.

General Quan Gaisuwen's eyes were blazing as he spoke loudly to his generals, "The Tang army is strong and powerful, and a frontal attack will be disadvantageous to our army."

"I have a plan. We can concentrate our forces to dig a hole in the city wall. Once the breach is opened, our army can surge in like a tide and catch them off guard."

When the generals heard this, they whispered to each other and discussed it.

A fierce general clasped his fists and said, "Although this plan is brilliant, the Tang garrison will surely be prepared. I'm afraid the city wall won't be easily breached."

Quan Gaisuwen narrowed his eyes slightly and said confidently, "I've sent people to secretly investigate and found a relatively weak section of the city wall. We can feign attacks at multiple locations to distract the Tang army, while our main force focuses on that one area. If we succeed, we'll be able to strike directly at Huanglong."

Then he began to deploy his troops. Teams of soldiers received orders and quietly gathered at the designated location under the cover of night.

Quan Gaisuwen stood on a high place, looking at the figures of the soldiers, thinking secretly in his heart: This time I must let the Tang Dynasty know how powerful Goryeo is. In this gamble, only victory is allowed.

The tent was brightly lit, busy figures were moving around, and a tense atmosphere filled every corner.

Inside the Tang Dynasty camp

Cheng Yaojin was stretching lazily. Although his face was covered with fatigue, his alertness was not reduced in the slightest. "What do you think? Will the Koreans attack at night?"

Cheng Yaojin's voice broke the silence for a moment, and all the soldiers turned their eyes to him.

The military advisor beside him waved his feather fan and said slowly, "General, this is very likely. Goryeo knows that our army has just arrived and has not yet established a firm foothold. A sneak attack at night can achieve the effect of a surprise attack."

Cheng Yaojin frowned and nodded, "I think so too. Then we can't just sit there and wait for death. We need to make arrangements in advance."

After saying this, he immediately began to arrange sentries, increase patrol manpower, and at the same time asked the soldiers to prepare for battle and place weapons within reach.

"Everyone, stay alert tonight. Don't let anyone hack you to death or attack you in your dreams. If those Korean bastards dare to come, I, Old Cheng, will make sure they never return!"

"Yes, General!"

Li Jing paced back and forth in the tent while continuing, "We must not underestimate Quan Gaisuwen. He's a cunning fellow. He might be up to something bad, trying to sneak up on us under cover of darkness to intimidate us."

The soldiers all looked serious after hearing this, tightened their grip on their weapons, and responded in unison: "General Li, rest assured, we will not let Gao Li succeed!"

Cheng Yaojin grinned, revealing his trademark white teeth, and shouted, "Great! Your words put me, Old Cheng, at ease. At night, place more secret sentries around each tent. Keep them well hidden. If they detect any movement, send a message back immediately."

Afterwards, Cheng Yaojin went outside the tent to check the arrangements in person. Looking at the soldiers who were ready for battle, he crossed his arms and thought to himself: No matter what tricks Goryeo plays, as long as we are fully prepared.

We will deal with them one by one, and destroy them as a group. We must defend the border of the Tang Dynasty and let them know how powerful the Tang Dynasty is.

The atmosphere at night became increasingly solemn, as if a major battle would begin in the darkness at any time.

Cheng Yaojin yawned again, tears welling up in his eyes.

Su Dingfang beside him couldn't help but advise: "General, you have rushed all the way here without closing your eyes. Now that all the defenses have been arranged, you should go and rest for a while, so that you can conserve your energy and face the fierce battles ahead."