Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

The shouts resounded through the sky, and the rebellion gradually subsided...

After checking the battlefield, Dao Yanlang almost spit out a mouthful of blood!

Although he saw the opportunity quickly in the end and made a heavy oath to make the soldiers turn against him, in less than a quarter of an hour, dozens of wealthy businessmen died and more than 100 people were injured.

In other places, the death of dozens of people would not be a big deal, but Shuikou City is built on merchants, and a safe environment is very important. With so many wealthy merchants dying, the impact on Shuikou City is not ordinary. It is roughly estimated that at least [-]% of tax revenue will be reduced this year.

The loss of money and human life is enough, the most depressing thing is being betrayed by one's subordinates, and there is no way to take revenge.Not only can't revenge, but some people have to be rewarded!

Don't look at the arrogance he swore just now, but it was forced and helpless. If he didn't swear, he would hurt those wealthy merchants and nobles, and hurt any one of Jin Deman, Fu Yuzhang, and Guo Ye. Can't afford the consequences.

Shuikou City City Lord's Mansion, Council Hall.

"Qin Guogong, this rebellion caused heavy losses to our Shuikou City, you must make the decision for our Shuikou City!" Dao Yanlang said aggrievedly.

"To be the master? How to be the master? Gao Zhiguo is dead, and you vowed not to pursue his subordinates..."

"Then there is Yuan Gai Suwen, the culprit?"

Speaking of Yuan Gai Su Wen, Guo Ye was extremely depressed, and said: "Yuan Gai Su Wen is not easy to deal with, if it is on the island in the middle of the lake, we can just catch him, but he is running away now , what else can we do with him?"

"The old man thinks that Yuangai Suwen's stealing a chicken this time will not be enough to make a fortune. Not only did he fail to achieve his goal, but he also offended Shuikou City, Baekje and Silla at the same time. This is a golden opportunity. Why don't you organize a three-nation coalition, To attack Goguryeo, even if you can't destroy Goguryeo, you have to make Yuangai Suwen bleed a lot."

Guo Ye shook his head and said: "This is not allowed! Don't forget, the purpose of my mission this time is to mediate the disputes among the Three Kingdoms. Now that the Three Kingdoms have finally vowed never to attack the Tianmeng, if I provoke the Three Kingdoms War again, wouldn't that be Slap yourself in the face?"

"Qin Guogong, it's too pedantic for you to say that! This time, this is Yuan Gai Suwen's first breach of oath, and everyone can see it, so why do you stick to the oath?"

"You can't say that." Guo Ye said: "What Yuan Gai Suwen did is indeed unethical. But he only provoked Gao Zhiguo's rebellion, and did not dispatch a single soldier of Goguryeo. If you seriously investigate it, it is not a violation." Swear. As an imperial envoy of the Tang Dynasty, I represent not only myself, but also the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, so I have to be reasonable."

Dao Yanlang scratched his head and said, "Qin Guogong, when did you become so talkative? Is this really from your heart?"

"Of course it's not my heartfelt words, it's just a fig leaf for you three countries!" Guo Ye smiled bitterly: "Both Baekje and Silla have just gone through a war and suffered heavy losses. On the contrary, Goguryeo received Baekje's population and compensation. , The strength has greatly increased. Even if the three-nation coalition is formed, it will definitely defeat Goguryeo? It's not that simple."

"Are we just going to let that go?"

"Of course we can't just let it go. Yuan Gai Suwen tried to put me here several times. How can someone Guo give up? After returning to the Tang Dynasty, I will definitely play the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and dispatch an army. The four countries will join forces to destroy Goguryeo and capture it alive. Yuan Gai Suwen, vent your anger on the Lord of Sword City..."

Dao Yanlang is an old man, he was very frustrated when he heard the words, and said: "What you said is nice, but how long does it take to go back and forth this time, the old man is so old, whether he can wait until that day will have to be said twice. ..."

"I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. If I want to exterminate Goguryeo, there is only such a safe way! Lao Dao, you are also a leader of the army, and you should understand the truth that haste makes waste."

"Then... Qin Guogong, I also know that the Goguryeo people are good at defending the city, so I can only take it slowly. But, is there a way to not destroy Goguryeo, but kill Yuangai Suwen, and give the old man a bad breath! For example Assassinate or provoke subordinates to rebel or something..."

Speaking of this, Dao Yanlang suddenly slapped his head, and said: "I said this... Is it too whimsical? Yuan Gai Suwen is the ancestor who engaged in conspiracies and tricks. He killed King Yingyang, annexed friendly troops, abandoned his comrades, what? He can do all kinds of immoral things. Are we using our own weaknesses to attack the enemy's strengths when we deal with him? Even if you are as wise and powerful as you, you will find it quite difficult, right?"

"Old Dao, are you trying to use aggressive methods on me?"

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

At this moment, Jin Zhenghao stumbled in and said, "Brother Dao, he's dead! He's dead! Great joy! Great joy!"

Dao Yanlang was so angry that he didn't die of anger, raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes, and said angrily: "What a mess! How dare you curse the old man to die and call it a happy event! Do you want to rebel too?"

Only then did Jin Zhenghao realize that what he just said was inappropriate, and said: "Brother Dao, don't be angry, I'm not talking about your death, but the death of that old thief Yuan Gai Suwen! Isn't this a great event?"

"Yuan Gai Suwen is dead? Are you serious?"

"This is the news that our Shuikou City is arranged in the Goguryeo Army's inside line. It should be correct."

"How did he die? Who will succeed him?"

"That's not very clear... Our insider status is not high, so we can only know so much, but Yuan Gai Suwen died unexpectedly, it should be certain..."

In the next few days, news of Goguryeo gradually came.According to legend, Yuan Gai Su Wen unfortunately fell into the water while fleeing for his life and died in Jinshui Lake.The filial son Yuan Nanjian came to the army with Yuan Gai Su Wen's body on his back and Yuan Gai Su Wen's suicide note in his hand.With the help of a monk named Xincheng, he suddenly launched an attack, killed Yuan Nanchan, and won the command of the army.

Then, Yuan Nanjian led the army back to the north, returned to Pyongyang City, killed the lord Gao Zang, and proclaimed himself king.Be the first, maybe the only one, to become the king of the country as a eunuch.

As for Yuan Gai Suwen's eldest son, Yuan Nanjian's elder brother Yuan Boy, his whereabouts are unknown...

"Qin Guogong, you have accomplished things that our Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms could not even do, and I have convinced you!" At the banquet celebrating the death of the great villain Yuan Gai Suwen, Dao Yanlang raised his hand. Wine glass, said to Guo Ye.

Thinking back to the beginning, on the island in the middle of the lake, Dao Yanlang witnessed Guo Ye fooling Yuan Nan with his own eyes. Now that Yuan Gai Suwen died for no apparent reason, it goes without saying that it was Yuan Nan who built it.But in the final analysis, it was Qin Guogong Guo Ye who really killed him.

Although he was proud of himself, Guo Ye could not admit to this matter. Instigating father and son to kill each other is an immoral thing anyway. He quickly said: "Yuan Gai Su Wen's death, according to Goguryeo, was due to his carelessness." Falling into the water, according to the rumors in the rivers and lakes, it was Yuan Nanjian who killed his father! Even if it is a folklore, it is the King Yingyang demanding his life. It has nothing to do with me, Guo Ye! Lord Sword City, please be careful."

"Okay, I will believe whatever Qin Guogong says. However, it is easy to convince me of Dao Yanlang, but it is difficult to convince others!"

"Others? Who else is chewing their tongues?"

"It's not someone else, it's official Yuan Nanjian, this kid ordered someone to come with a big gift to thank you for coming!"

Chapter 1651 Shanhua Visits

Dao Yanlang said this, of course, as a joke.No matter how heartless Yuan Nanjian was, he couldn't thank the person who made him murder his father with great fanfare.

However, it is true that Yuan Nanjian sent envoys to ask to see Guo Ye with heavy gifts.

This emissary is Monk Falin, whose pseudonym is Xincheng.

Guo Ye said: "Monk Falin, long time no see, you sloppy monk is now dressed brightly, with a red face, and no smell of alcohol on your body! It seems that you are doing well with Yuan Nanjian!"

"Thanks to Qin Guogong, the little monk has now been established as a national teacher by Yuan Nan. His status in Goguryeo is below one person and above ten thousand people. Of course, it is impossible to wear the same clothes as before."

"Oh, you, an eunuch and a monk, have become the No. 1 and No. [-] of Goguryeo. Thinking about it, it's really interesting."

Monk Falin's face was reddish, and he said, "Is this all arranged by you? Only such an absurd situation is conducive to our Tang Dynasty taking Goguryeo lightly."

"It's true. What is Yuan Nanjian sending you to see me this time?"

"What else can it be? Of course it's for his throne." Monk Falin said: "Now Goguryeo is facing internal and external troubles. Internally, Yuan Nanjian ascended to the position of the king as an eunuch. Who can be convinced? Externally, In the battle of Jinshui Lake, Goguryeo offended Datang, Shuikou City, Baekje and Silla at the same time, how could he not be afraid of you launching a large army?"

Guo Ye shook his head and said: "The total value of the gift he gave me was only 3 to [-] taels of gold. With this little money, I just want me to settle such a big matter for him. Could it be that after Yuan Nanjian killed his father, The psychological pressure is too great, and the brain is not normal?"

"Not only these gifts, Yuan Nanjian also asked Xiaoseng to tell you a big secret. This secret is worthless to others. But to you, it is priceless!"

"Secret? What secret?"

"Qin Guogong, do you know why Yuan Gai Suwen arranged the Three Kingdoms Conference in Shuikou City?"

"Isn't it because Shuikou City doesn't belong to any of the Three Kingdoms, so it's the most fair to hold the Three Kingdoms Conference here?"

"That's all an excuse! Yuan Gai Su Wenfei wants to hold the Three Kingdoms Conference in Shuikou City, and the main purpose is to attract you to Shuikou City."

Guo Ye asked: "Could it be that he was fighting for the battle of Jinshui Lake? No way, I didn't even know the three city lords of Shuikou City before, and the Oiran Competition was even more unknown. Could he still be a prophet?"

Falin explained: "It's not about Jinshui Lake. As far as Yuan Nanjian knows, it was someone in Datang who wanted to harm you, so Yuan Gai Suwen lured you to Shuikou City. He said that you only need to go to Shuikou City , there will be no place to die. It is a pity that after so long, it seems that there has been no mobilization there. own life."

"Who is the person inside Datang who colluded with Yuan Gai Suwen?"