"I have embarked on this eastern expedition, conquering Baekje, defeating Goguryeo, burning their reserves, and destroying their granaries. These two nations have suffered a major blow to their vitality, and it would be impossible for them to recover within decades."
"Our dynasty only needs to maintain the advantage of the naval forces and stabilize the maritime routes."
"Once the routes are free of obstacles, given time, the Great Tang's national strength will be further enhanced, and then it will be the perfect opportunity to completely control Liaodong."
"However, the key point of Liaodong," Gu Jing's tone hardened, resolute as if nailing it shut, "even if we're not in haste to educate, its lifeline and throat must firmly be in the control of our Great Tang!"
He referred to the Liaodong defense line of Goguryeo.
This is a defense line that Goguryeo has built over generations; under no circumstances can this land be allowed to detach from Kyushu again.
