Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

After His Majesty Li Er issued the decree, he was rather dull, and said: "There must be a war between my Tang Dynasty, Goguryeo, and Baekje. After this war, the world will be peaceful. Don't let our descendants worry about Goguryeo. , All my lords encourage you!"

As soon as His Majesty Li Er said this, it also announced the end of the imperial meeting. All the ministers respectfully sent His Majesty Li Er to leave, and then went back to their respective homes, each looking for his own mother.

Guo Ye's mansion in Zhuquefang was not far from the imperial palace, so he didn't ride a carriage or ride a horse. He brought a few companions and strolled back.In the Wangbei Pavilion just now, Guo Ye agreed simply, but he really didn't think about what to do.

The mission entrusted by His Majesty Li Er is actually not easy to handle.Guo Ye is not needed if he is a humiliating envoy with no technical content.If Guo Ye really did that, it would not be the reward from His Majesty Li Er, but the countless impeachment memorials in the court and the thunderous wrath of His Majesty Li Er.Because, the face of the Tang court is still important, and it must not be used to bully the small.

In this matter, since it is necessary to show the national prestige of the Great Tang Dynasty and not to insult the Baekje envoys, but also to impress the Baekje envoys with the impression that the Tang Dynasty is invincible, it is not easy to judge.

As soon as Guo Ye entered the Pingyang County Government House, Sun Zishan greeted him and said, "Teacher is really a pillar of the court. I heard that today the emperor summoned the important officials of the court. If there are less than ten people, there will be a position for the teacher. It won't be long, I guess You can be promoted to chancellor."

This kid Sun Zishan eats and drinks for free in the Pingyang County Government House every day, and he is almost becoming the chief housekeeper in the Pingyang County Government House.He yelled one teacher at a time, and those servants went in without knowing it, and really obeyed his orders.

Guo Ye has long been immune to this kind of low-quality flattery, and today he is in a bad mood, and he said a little displeased: "I said Sun Zishan, you should also be more dedicated. Flattery is so useless. Teacher, I don't feel sour at all. What's the use of you saying I want you?"

Sun Tzushan looked at Guo Ye's unkind expression, and replied cautiously: "Actually, my disciples have quite a lot of abilities. As the saying goes, cats have their way, and rats have their way. If the teacher has any troubles, it is better to tell the disciples, tell them. Maybe the disciple has a way."

Guo Ye's heart moved. Seeing his grandson's foolishness, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then I'll test you! If you can answer the question, I will officially admit you as my disciple. If you can't answer, hum Hmph, just get the hell out of me, and never set foot in my Pingyang county mansion again!"

Sun Tzushan knew that the critical moment was coming, and said: "Teacher, please tell me, the disciple will definitely do his best." After a pause, he added: "Even if the teacher does not recognize me as a disciple, there is a saying that if you are a teacher for a day, you will be a teacher for life." Father, this disciple is still willing to do his best for the teacher!"

Guo Ye secretly sighed in his heart, this kid is still really lacking in ambition, it seems that this time he has no hope of getting rid of the dog skin plaster, and said: "Recently, Baekje sent envoys to my Tang Dynasty to present treasures, and the people from Baekje are the ones I hate the most. Come on, come up with a way for me to show off my majesty in the Tang Dynasty, but not let people think that I am not tolerant of others in the Kingdom of Heaven!"

"The teacher meant to slap the Baekje envoy, but the Baekje envoy still has to say it was a good fight?" Sun Tzushan asked.

"Okay, Sun Tzushan, I don't see that your understanding is quite high!" Guo Ye nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing that Guo Ye was satisfied, Sun Tzu became bolder and said, "Then why does the teacher hate the Baekje envoy?"

If you want him to come up with ideas, you really can't hide this matter from him.Guo Ye told Sun Zishan about one servant serving two masters and offering treasures in Baekje. Of course, he couldn't say that His Majesty Li Er was dissatisfied with Baekje, but it was Guo Ye's own idea.Finally, Guo Ye warned Sun Zishan that this is a major national event and should not be rumored!

As soon as Sun Tzu Shan heard that it was a matter of national importance, he knew that the opportunity to perform had come, so he racked his brains and thought hard about countermeasures.

After waiting for a cup of tea, Sun Zishan hadn't spoken yet, Guo Ye said impatiently: "You can't think of any good way, get out!"

Sun Tzushan asked: "Teacher, don't worry, the disciple will figure it out right away. I don't know what kind of treasure is offered by Baekje?"

Guo Ye said angrily: "What treasures can there be in the poor and remote areas of Baekje? I heard it's a pair of precious armor!"

Sun Tzu smiled smugly, took out the folding fan behind his back, swayed it in front of his chest, and said, "I have three tricks in a row, and Teacher Bao is satisfied!" This time this guy is thinking of himself as Zhuge Liang.

Three tricks?

Guo Ye glanced at Sun Zishan suspiciously, is there really a way for this trash dim sum?Don't judge people by their appearances!So he urged: "Speak quickly!"

"The first one is called to scare the snake. I definitely don't want me, Datang, to know about the matter of one servant serving two masters in Baekje. The teacher can find someone to pretend to be a Goguryeo envoy, and have a good chat with the adults. The Baekje envoy saw it and was afraid of things. If you are exposed, you will definitely be at a loss!"

Guo Ye thought for a while, and said: "This matter is inappropriate. If people pretend to be envoys, if it is publicized, it will really be detrimental to the reputation of Datang! You can continue to the second point."

"The second is to strike first. The Baekje envoys came to present Baokai. We let all the soldiers in the Ministry of Rites wear Mingguang armor. Baekje is small and poor, and there is no good armor for them. Seeing our Mingguang Armor is far inferior, so I guess I’m too embarrassed to offer it!”

This strategy can only be said to be quite satisfactory, Guo Ye asked again: "What about the third one?"

"The third thing is to use power to suppress people. My lord directly blames him with great righteousness. He said that he attacked Silla's Dangxiang City with the intention of cutting off the tribute road, and he just didn't take my Tang Dynasty seriously."

Guo Ye nodded and said: "Well, this is also the meaning of the question. Although these three strategies are very common, but they are all three-pronged, I am not afraid that the Baekje envoy will not bow his head and confess his guilt! Sun Zishan, I didn't expect you to have this You are so talented, I underestimated you as a teacher before!"

Sun Tzushan said humbly with embarrassment: "It is said that a fool will surely gain something if he thinks about it. He can't do anything. It all depends on the teacher's teaching. What about the envoy from Goryeo?"

Guo Ye pondered for a while, and said: "The Ministry of Rites is an important place in the imperial court. The appearance of false envoys is really harmful to the court's face. In this way, I will entertain the envoys of Baekje in my Pingyang county mansion. Don't say it is Goguryeo’s envoy, just hinted that he should think about that, and don’t let people catch him. As for the impostor…” Guo Ye paused, and then said: “Your grandson Shan will be the one to do it. If this matter It's done, I guarantee your future far surpasses your father's!"

Sun Zishan's eyes lit up, he bowed and knelt down, and said, "Thank you for your cultivation, Teacher!"

After Guo Ye finished speaking, he felt a little regretful.Because Sun Zishan has always failed to achieve success and failed to achieve success, such a big errand falls on this kid, and he always feels like throwing all his eggs into one basket. What if his strategy doesn't work?

Chapter 1243 Baekje Messenger

In the eighth year of Zhenguan, on the first day of April, the sky was fine.

The Pingyang County Government House opened the middle door to welcome the Baekje envoys.

In order to welcome the Baekje envoy this time, Guo Ye really spent a lot of capital.

First of all, he borrowed a lot of bright light armor from Duke Wei's mansion, and put them on for the guards in the mansion of Pingyang County, including the servants who guard the house.They gave each of the servants new clothes, which looked bright and beautiful.

In addition, Sun Tzushan conducted a general mobilization for the servants before the war, announcing that this action is related to the national prestige of the Tang Dynasty.

Finally, Sun Tzushan also suggested that the house should be decorated with a new one, and it is best to wrap silk on every tree.Guo Ye heard this suggestion a bit familiar, and thought about it carefully, isn't this the style of Emperor Sui Yang?Directly blow the grandson, Sun Zishan, away.

Seeing the Baekje envoy getting off the car, Guo Ye couldn't help being taken aback.

White monk's shoes, white monk's socks, white monk's robe, bald head without a hat, the top of his head is shaved and polished, but his face is very handsome. How dare you say this is a monk?

In other words, this Baekje envoy is a monk version of Liang Ershao, with a pretentious posture far surpassing Liang Ershao.The only one who is not as young as Liang Er is probably a little older, about 40 years old.But it doesn't look old at all, but it has a taste of middle-aged Obama in the kimchi drama of later generations.

The Baekje envoy clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, is he the world-famous Duke of Pingyang in the Tang Dynasty? The old monk is being polite!"

"Are you a monk?" Guo Ye asked in surprise.

The Baekje envoy smiled slightly and said, "The little monk was conferred the title of Baekje National Teacher, representing me, the King of Baekje, to come to the Tang Dynasty to present treasures!"

"May I ask what the master's name is called?"

"The poor monk's Dharma title is rebooting!"

Nima, listening to this dharma name does not look like a serious monk.

Although the envoy from Baekje turned into a monk for abstinence, Guo Ye's plan was slightly disrupted, but things still had to be done according to the plan.But how to arrange this banquet?

"I don't know if Master eats meat or vegetarian?"

"Amitabha, the wine and meat have passed through the intestines, and the Buddha will keep it in his heart. Don't pretend to be a benefactor!" Naiqiu is still a wine and meat monk.

When Guo Ye heard about this meat eater, he thought that there was no need to prepare this meal separately, and asked narrowly, "I wonder what the master thinks about women's sex?"

The abstinence monk turned his face sternly, and said: "Emptiness is form, and form is emptiness. To abstain is not to quit, not to abstain is to quit!"

Uh... Nima is not only a monk of wine and meat, but also a monk of flowers.

Guo Ye secretly wondered, the King of Baekje regarded this unruly rebooting master as a national teacher, isn't he afraid of the dissatisfaction of the people?Besides, even if you don't abide by the rules, you don't have to tell everyone.

With deep contempt for this rebooting master, Guo Ye invited: "The banquet has been set up, and please invite the rebooting master to attend!"

"It's so good!" The rebooting master knew him very well, and he really didn't treat himself as an outsider.

Pingyang County Government House, Flower Hall.

Mr. Guo Ye, the Duke of Pingyang County, hosted a feast for the Master of Rehabilitation, accompanied by Sun Zishan, a waste snack.