Goguryeo forces, including Prince Damdeok, arrived at Yodongseong Fortress in early May. A few days before his departure, Goguryeo's young general, Moduru, was called by General Gojin and visited his place, where General Gojin and Prince Neunggi and Prince Damdeok, the lord of Yodongseong, were already seated. When Moduru arrived, General Gojin recommended a seat as if he had been waiting. Moduru took the next seat with courtesy to General Gojin, Neunggi Seongju, and Prince Damdeok. General Gojin, Neunggi Seongju, Deputy General Gojin, and Prince Damdeok seemed to have tried to deliberate strategies and tactics to subdue the future generation under the supervision of General Gojin. General Kojin spoke first. "General Dosugi, how many soldiers were mobilized?" "40,000 people." "How is the morale of the soldiers?" "I'm in charge." The eyes of the people sitting at General Dosugi's report were on Prince Damsuru and Prince Damdeok. It was an implicit acknowledgement that the two contributed greatly to boosting the morale of the soldiers. When the decision to send expeditionary forces was made, the morale of the soldiers was not high. This is because it was impossible to distinguish whether it was an army for expedition or pressure to establish peace relations. General Gojin's heart was heavy because the morale of the soldiers, which was directly linked to the victory or defeat of the war, was lowered. However, this decision was a slight change. This was because Moduru, a confident young general who proudly expressed his conviction against the cowardly claim of the Duso group, volunteered to participate. The morale of Goguryeo troops was greatly boosted by Moduru's spirit. Allou was a man of great courage, fearless and unyielding. However, the biggest contribution to boosting fraud was the behavior of Prince Damdeok. When Prince Damdeok first said he would join the expeditionary force, the soldiers murmured to each other. "I can't believe you're sending a 12-year-old child with you." "I know." I don't know if I'm going to conquer Huyeon or go on a cruise," Prince Damdeok silently joined the expedition despite such ridicule. He rode on his horse without any help, without a trace of disturbance. However, rather than trying to be treated as a prince, he has been living and lodging with soldiers on his own. In the process, the ridicule quickly disappeared. The soldiers sang Prince Damdeok's mature and dignified spirit to resemble his mouth, giving a glimpse of Goguryeo's future hope in his appearance. The soldiers consciously maintained order and discipline and strengthened their will to repel future generations. As a result, the morale of the soldiers naturally increased. After the eyes of Lee Sim-jeon-sim came and went, General Ko Jin said firmly as if he had made up his mind a long time ago. "It's no good to prolong your attack on the consequences. The more time you spend, the less beneficial it is." "Are you suggesting an attack now?" asked Do Shogi. "Well, the later you delay, the more you defend yourself. It's best to attack Bali when you're clumsy." Everyone nodded in favor. Due to this atmosphere, Seongju, who is popular, carefully brought up. "I think that's the right idea. However, there is no direct royal command of His Majesty..." "As you know, Huyeon has troops stationed near the border." There would be no reason to do so if you would not be hostile. I have already reported this to His Majesty in detail." General Ko Jin's attitude remained firm. However, the lord of the castle asked back. "Even so, His Majesty's royal command..." "It is true that His Majesty's command has not been delivered yet." But His Majesty will accept the situation here with due consideration. So you don't have to worry." "I see." When I agreed with the highly skilled general, there was no other disagreement. General Kojin spoke again. "I should take control of Liaodong-gun and Hyeondo-gun in this expedition." There was a moment of silence when General Kojin's words fell. General Ko Jin made it clear that the goal of the expedition was not just to pretend to be a war, but to take full control of Liaodong and Hyundo forces for the sake of the security of the western border. Hyeondo-gun was located on the west side of the Daereungha basin, that is, near Busan, and Yodong-gun was located near the current Sanhaegwan. Liaodong-gun and Hyeondo-gun were places that served as outposts for the latter part of the plan to invade Goguryeo. If Hyeondo-gun was said to be an outpost through land, Liaodong-gun was a point where it was possible to attack Goguryeo through sea routes. If they took control of Hyeondo-gun and Liaodong-gun, they could easily defend themselves against future invasion. When General Ko Jin clearly declared the goal of the expedition, a powerful voice echoed in unison. "That's right." "We should take this opportunity to break all the invasions."" Moduru looked at Prince Damdeok in an excited atmosphere. Prince Damdeok listened quietly without showing any expression. He seemed to grasp the situation, and he seemed to be silent because he was young, trying to learn, and he looked very difficult to determine. General Kojin went on enthusiastically. "After breaking through the rear guard, General Neunggi will take over the prefectural governor, and General Moduru will take over the Liaodong army." "I see." Neunggi and Moduru answered powerfully. Tullu was very happy. I liked General Kojin's bold goal and was thrilled to be in charge of Liaodong-gun. I was able to realize that Goguryeo's spirit was alive without dying. At the end of the strategic meeting led by General Ko Jin, Prince Damdeok, who had been watching without saying a word, opened his mouth. "Do you mind if I tell you?" I think I'm being presumptuous... "No. "Say," replied General Gojin politely. General Gojin has already seen Prince Damdeok's behavior with his own eyes when he came to the expedition. "Well... I've set goals for this expedition, but I don't think we've discussed how to achieve them yet. What are you going to do about it? ... ... ... ... ... ... "Now the future is confusing because the national system is not being organized and riots are taking place. Even so, I think he knows that Goguryeo is considered an enemy. Then, it should be said that he is taking certain measures in preparation for the Goguryeo expedition." Prince Damdeok paused for a moment and looked at everyone. It was a quiet but confident voice. It was not the image of a 12-year-old child. It was like a military commander in charge of the general. Many generals, including Mordoru, were unconsciously intimidated by the little prince's manner. Prince Damdeok put more weight on his words. "Since the Yeon nation is clearly wary of Goguryeo, the success of this war depends on how it breaks through the first defense of the latter. If we fail to break the rear-end defenses in the near future, we could be in a dilemma. Then..." Prince Damdeok stopped talking here and looked around again. The audience was quiet at the sight of young Damdeok. I didn't dare to reply to the keen eye of reason. Only the sound of swallowing his saliva quietly flowed down his throat. Prince Damdeok continued again. "It's important who goes first in that the victory or defeat of this war depends on the first battle. Yeonna is not yet systematic in preparation, so it will try to develop Suseongjeon. Then, if I see a loophole, I will counterattack. With this in mind, the first battle will result in victory." Prince Damdeok's attitude, which clearly revealed his military tactics, also showed a military strategist. The generals were truly sympathetic to Damdeok's words. To General Kojin, Moduru bowed his knees and spoke in a loud voice, with one leg behind him, restrainedly. "General, I have a small request." "Tell me." "Please make me the vanguard." "I will surely defeat the army of the Yeon Dynasty at my own risk and repay His Majesty's holy spirit." General Kojin looked at Daeru proudly and felt that he was already getting old. "Let me see the old boy's spirit in the background. Don't let Huyeon ever try to overcome his country, Goguryeo again." "Thank you." I will thoroughly punish the later generations of Goguryeo territory and shake off the spirit of the country." The voice of Moduru, overflowing with spirit, spread vigorously through the barracks. Thus, Daeru was in charge of being the vanguard and was the first to cross the border of Huyeon and engage in a close battle with the Huyeon army. Source: Jeong Il-ho, Heavenly Kingdom, and Daeguryeo.
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