After three years of enfeoffment, the waste prince shocked the court boss

Chapter 175

Prior to this, the Dagan imperial court had summoned the Goguryeo envoys in the Honglu Pavilion in Beijing, condemned them for sending troops to Silla without authorization, and demanded that they withdraw their troops immediately.

However, the Goguryeo envoy's attitude was vague, and he directly chose to deal with it coldly.

That's why there is now such a lively discussion here among the great leaders and ministers of the early dynasty.

"Is there any result from the discussion! We've been arguing for two hours, do you think you civil and military officials are here to play tricks!"

Emperor Qian couldn't bear the noise of the ministers below, so he spoke angrily.

Seeing that Emperor Qian was angry, the officials hurriedly kept quiet, and all of a sudden, they all started quail.

"What's Zhao Aiqing's opinion?"

Emperor Qian looked at Zhao Jinming, Minister of the Ministry of War. This matter is related to whether to use troops abroad, and he, Minister of the Ministry of War, has the most say.

"Your Majesty, now I have driven out the Tatars at the northern border, and equipped with Lingnan artillery and new equipment.

If it is just Chen Bing on the border of Goguryeo, it is feasible to force him to retreat by force.

However, after all, this is a waste of money and people. Is it unwise for a mere Silla? "

Zhao Jinming is one of the rare pragmatists in the imperial court. The first thing he considers when doing things is whether it is beneficial to Daqian.

"Master Zhao's words are wrong. I am the suzerain of Goguryeo and Silla. Goguryeo has always been disrespectful to me. If I can take this opportunity to deter Goguryeo and restore the glory of Dagan, it will better demonstrate your majesty's cultural governance." martial arts."

Zhang Lian, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, came out and retorted.

The two sides insisted on their own words, and soon they quarreled again.

Emperor Qian was sitting on the dragon chair, struggling constantly in his mind. Psychologically, he was more inclined to Zhang Lian's statement.

If I can make Goguryeo surrender, it means that what the previous dynasty failed to do in the past has been realized in disguise in my own hands.

It can better demonstrate the orthodox status of Dagan.

But from a rational point of view, to deter Goguryeo and mobilize at least [-] frontier troops and hundreds of thousands of civilians, it will cost nothing just for food, grass and supplies.

Although Dagan is now on the right track and showing a positive trend, it is not Mingjun's actions to waste people and money.

If the purpose of deterrence is achieved, it's okay, but if Goguryeo insists on going its own way, should I fight or not?

If he fights and loses like the previous court, wouldn't he become a fool like the previous court?

It is even possible for the Tatars to take advantage of the opportunity to go south again, and it will be dangerous to do a big job at that time.

A bad thing will shake the stability of Daqian, and the political risk in it is something that Emperor Qian has to consider.

"Let the Liaodong frontier army perform martial arts on the border first, and let's see the situation for the time being."

In the end, Emperor Qian made an intermediate decision.

Deterrence is okay, but it will not mobilize troops on a large scale. Only the [-] frontier troops in Liaodong will be allowed to perform martial arts. This will at least leave a way out for themselves.

Therefore, the imperial decree sent to Liaodong was sent out quickly.

Along with him was Zhao Jinming, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, who was appointed as an imperial envoy this time.

In name, he went to the Liaodong border to supervise the army, but in fact, Emperor Qian was worried and asked him to go to the border to keep an eye on it.

The border between Liaodong and Goguryeo.

At this time, tens of thousands of frontier troops were performing martial arts, and the sound of artillery and fighting was loud.

"Master Zhao, we've been practicing martial arts for two days now, and it doesn't seem to have any effect at all."

A gray-haired veteran said to Zhao Jinming.

This person is Jiang Ji, the chief general of the Liaodong Frontier Army. He is now in his sixtieth year, and he is still defending the country.

"Hey! Jiang Shuai should be ready to send troops. This Goguryeo is aggressive. It seems that he doesn't plan to stop."

Zhao Jinming sighed, he has quickly brought the situation here to the capital, and is waiting for the court to make a final decision.

Once it reaches the point where it has to send troops, Liaodong will inevitably be dragged into the quagmire, and the whole campaign will be busy again.

Goguryeo, the capital of the kingdom.

"My lord, Gan Ren has been performing martial arts on the border for two days."

A strong man dressed as a Goguryeo general said to Goguryeo King Gojugi.

"Hmph, it's just a bluff, let our frontier troops strengthen their defenses, I don't believe they dare to send troops to fight us for the sake of a Silla.

If they dare to do this, the Tatars will certainly not mind cooperating with us. "

Gao Juji vowed.

Over the years, he has already understood Ganren's character very clearly. According to the peeing nature of the people in the Dagan Chaotang, it is not to say that they dare not send troops.

Even if troops are sent, it is estimated that Silla will have already destroyed the country by then.

"Tell Li Lifu to attack the city as soon as possible, and must take the Silla Royal City within three days. I don't believe that the Qianggu will send troops to Goguryeo for a destroyed Silla."

Gao Juji ordered.

At this time, corpses littered the fields outside the capital of Silla, and [-] Goguryeo soldiers and horses spread across several miles, and they set up camp five miles outside the capital, completely ignoring the lingering Silla.

Silla Palace.

At this time, King Jincha of Silla was sitting on the throne, his face was haggard, and there was no time to take care of his stubble.

"Hasn't Qianguo sent troops yet?"

Jin Cha asked in a low voice. As early as when Goguryeo's soldiers and horses were in turmoil, he let the prince Jin Shan escape from the sea, in case anything happened, and he could leave a kindling for the royal family of Silla.

Now all his hopes are pinned on Dagan being able to send troops.

"There was no news from the envoys sent, but according to reports from spies, it seems that there are soldiers performing martial arts at the border between Dagan and Goguryeo."

Minister Hui reported.

"Heh, could it be that the sky is going to destroy Silla!"

As the king of a country, Jin Cha couldn't understand the current situation. The reason why he performed martial arts was because he didn't want to send troops.

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Chapter 176

Goguryeo Camp.

Li Lifu, the chief general in the Chinese army tent, was discussing the battle situation with several confidant generals.

"Your Majesty's order tells us to capture the Royal City within three days, but the deadline given to you by this general is to capture the Royal City this evening.

I want the king of Silla to dance for the soldiers at the celebration banquet tonight.

The general who was the first to break into the palace allowed him to choose a princess to sleep in! "

After arranging the siege task, Li Lifu spoke loudly.

As soon as this remark came out, all the confidants and generals cheered.

"Silla is just at the end of its strength, and the last general is willing to be the vanguard!"

"The last general only needs [-] soldiers and horses to destroy the city!"

For a moment, the generals were in high spirits, not only because of Li Lifu's promise to get a noble lady to sleep in.

It is also because if you win the victory of breaking the city in this battle, the king will reward you for your merits.

The days of licking blood on the edge of the knife are not just for high-ranking officials, rich salary and power of beauties.

Now it's time to pick peaches, so I'm scrambling to be the first.

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"Your Majesty, I can't stand it any longer! The enemy army is numerous and powerful, and the main general Han Li died in battle. We can't hold it anymore!"

A disgraced Silla soldier with an arrow stuck in his chest ran into the palace hall and knelt down to the Silla King.

After speaking, he vomited blood and passed out.

"Ah! What can I do!"

"Your Majesty, why don't we open the city gate and surrender!"

All the courtiers of Silla panicked when they heard that the main general died in battle. At this time, Silla had no general to command the army, and everyone felt a sense of crisis that the country was about to perish.

"Come on, this dog has disturbed the morale of the army, pull him out and chop him!"

Jin Cha's eyes were red, he pointed out, and ordered the guards to pull down the minister who was about to surrender.

Seeing this, all the ministers didn't dare to mention the matter of surrender, but they all had their own ideas in their hearts.

The country can be destroyed, but it is better to find another way out.

When I got home, I arranged for my family to prepare good wine and beauties. When the gates of the city opened wide, Tanshihuju was the first to surrender to the Goguryeo army.

As long as they don't massacre the city, Silla City will still need people like them to manage it.

To be a courtier is not to be a courtier, why bother to be buried with the royal family!

"My lords accompany me to the city to fight against the enemy!"

Jin Cha ignored the crowd and walked out of the hall first.

Everyone was still hesitating, thinking of looking for an opportunity to sneak away, when they saw a group of guards who were completely loyal to the King of Silla step forward, drew their waist knives and pointed them at everyone.

This is tying them to die on the tower!

Jin Cha never believed in the loyalty of these courtiers.

"Since you want to do that treasonous thing, die with the widow!"

Jin Cha said bitterly in his heart, at this moment he knew that he was powerless, so he naturally chose to put all his eggs in one basket.

As a result, a group of the most distinguished people of Silla headed towards the tower.

All adult men in Wangcheng were conscripted to help defend the city, while women and children were in charge of logistics.

The whole people are soldiers, seeing the wounded lying on the ground and howling on both sides of the street, Jincha couldn't help crying.

"Now, is this country about to die in the hands of the widow? What is the sin of the widow!"

"Even if it is death, the widow will die on the battlefield!"

Jin Cha tightly clenched the golden knife in his hand.

At this time, there were already corpses strewn all over the city tower, and even the boiled golden juice was not enough at this time.

The Goguryeo soldiers below attacked the city wave after wave, which had already exhausted Silla's troops.

Goguryeo's few artillery pieces have also knocked down a corner of the tower.

Jincha led his important ministers, endured the stench and bloody smell, and climbed up the tower.

The arrival of the king in person finally boosted a bit of morale.

However, the huge disparity in military strength is nothing more than a flashback.

"Boys, kill, the king's flag is lit on the tower opposite, and the first climber will be rewarded!"

The Goguryeo soldiers rushed towards the city as if they had been spat with chicken blood.

Seeing the locust-like Goguryeo army coming towards him, Jin Cha smiled and raised a stone with all his strength and threw it down hard.

The guard next to him looked nervous, for fear that the arrow would hurt Jin Cha.

However, the ministers who followed them to the city were not so lucky. Several old and weak people were directly shot by arrows, and they howled incessantly.

"Die! Die!"

Already Xiandeng of Goguryeo was about to climb up the tower, just as Jincha was about to be buried with the capital.

Suddenly, there was a sound of horns from the southeast of the city, followed by the sound of uniform footsteps and dust.

The entire battlefield instantly became tense.

"Who is that!"

Li Lifu, who had the chance to win, felt bad when he saw a team of people coming out of nowhere.

He knows better than anyone else that the army that can appear here at this time is definitely an enemy and not a friend!