In Ganquan Hall, the emperor listened to Wei Zheng slowly recite the contents of the good news, and the smile on his face slowly emerged.
After so long, I finally heard news about Goguryeo.
This news shocked the emperor even more.
Even caught off guard.
In the first battle, Zhao Chen and the others captured the enemy general Huizhen.
The emperor still clearly remembered that he had fought with Huizhen when he was in person.
As the number one strong general under Yoon Gassuwen, Huizhen's strength is still there.
He lost many of his subordinates in a row.
Later, if Zhao Chen had not taught Huizhen a lesson in Hulu Valley because he used the Sky Cannon, Huizhen would not have escaped with his tail between his legs.
And Qin Qiong was also killed in battle under Huizhen.
Now Huizhen is caught by Zhao Chen, but unfortunately the emperor originally wanted Zhao Chen to send Huizhen to Chang'an.
Now Zhao Chen has killed Huizhen, which is a pity.
But none of these matters anymore.
What’s important is that 50,000 soldiers under Huizhen’s command actually had 30,000 people who chose to surrender to Zhao Chen.
The emperor had no idea what happened in this.
He could not understand clearly what the situation was like, and 30,000 Goguryeo soldiers would choose to surrender.
Even 50,000 pigs are enough for the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to kill for a while.
But the 30,000 people surrendered directly.
The emperor couldn't understand.
"Is there any other news? Is there any comment on why those people surrender?" The emperor still couldn't suppress his curiosity.
He quickly asked Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng was also surprised, how could these 30,000 people surrender directly?
Those who don’t know thought it was a traitor arranged by Zhao Chen.
"Your Majesty, the King of Han has only sent back this good news, and there is nothing else." Wei Zheng shook his head.
"This brat!"
"I won't explain such good news to me. Is there still me in my eyes?" Although the emperor looked a little angry, he was already filled with joy in his heart.
He had already heard it in the good news.
It was Huizhen from Goguryeo who took the initiative to provoke Zhao Chen and even tampered with the water source, which caused many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to be infected with the plague.
This made Zhao Chen take the initiative and finally took Huizhen.
If this matter is heard by all officials, it will leave them speechless.
The Tang Dynasty did not take the initiative to attack, but no one ever said that when facing bullying, he could continue to tolerate himself.
It is true that the Tang Dynasty was a country of benevolent and righteous, but it was never a country of cowardice.
"Your Majesty, I'll ask for a meeting." The eunuch outside came in and said.
"Fang Xiang is here, hurry up, let him in." The emperor was very happy now, of course he wanted to share the joyful news with Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling walked into Ganquan Palace and saw Wei Zheng here. Although it was a little surprised, it was just an accident.
"My minister Fang Xuanling greets Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling bowed to the emperor.
"The house is here just right, I have great news to tell you."
"Just just now, we wrote to Shacheng that our army had a great victory. The enemy general Huizhen was captured by our army and had been beheaded in Shacheng and showed it to the public."
"In the battle of Shacheng, the enemy surrendered 30,000 people." The emperor said to Fang Xuanling excitedly.
Fang Xuanling looked surprised.
It was incredible on the surface.
His eyes looked at Wei Zheng beside him, and Wei Zheng nodded with him, and then handed the good news in his hand to Fang Xuanling.
After seeing the good news in Fang Xuanling's eyes, the look of amazement became stronger and stronger.
"Your Majesty, this..."
"It's really unbelievable!" Fang Xuanling hesitated for a long time before finally saying this.
The shock on his face could not be concealed.
If it weren't for the expressions on the faces of the Emperor and Wei Zheng, and the signature of the good news in their hands.
Fang Xuanling even thought it was just a prank.
"I also find it unbelievable. I believe that Boy Chen will win, but I didn't expect it to win so thoroughly."
"This time, that guy Yuan Gaisuwen probably was so sad that he couldn't sleep at night."
"Haha--" The emperor's hearty laughter rang out from the Ganquan Hall.
There was a hint of pride in the laughter.
"By the way, what's wrong with Fang Xiang coming to see me at this time." In addition to being excited, the emperor remembered that Fang Xuanling must have something to do when he came to see me at this time.
"Report to Your Majesty, Goguryeo has sent an envoy here." Fang Xuanling and the emperor reported.
Fang Xuanling was also surprised when he first learned the news.
His Tang army was confronting the Goguryeo army in Shacheng, why did Yuan Gaisuwen even send envoys here?
This is completely unreasonable!
But just after hearing the good news, Fang Xuanling had some speculations in his mind.
"The Goguryeo messenger is here, afraid that I will complain to Zhen, saying that it was Boy Chen who took the initiative to attack them!"
"They are fast enough. As soon as Chen Xiaozi's good news was delivered here, their messenger arrived." The emperor sneered.
Fang Xuanling also nodded: "I think it may be because I want to use our power to force His Highness the King of Han to withdraw his troops."
"Or let Your Majesty recall His Highness the King of Han, so that their high-ranking sentences will drop sharply."
"It's really a good plan!"
"Your Majesty, don't see this Goguryeo envoy, otherwise the officials in the court will start to make trouble again!" Wei Zheng spoke to the emperor.
The officials who made bets with the emperor did not like Zhao Chen very much.
They wished the emperor would lose in this bet.
Therefore, it is very likely that they will sympathize with Goguryeo messengers or even favor Goguryeo.
In this way, it is not a good thing for Zhao Chen or the emperor.
However, the emperor shook his head. He must share the news of Zhao Chen's great victory with all officials.
As for those who sympathize with Goguryeo and favor Goguryeo, the emperor felt it was necessary to rectify them.
These people have been active in the court, and it will not take long for the Tang Dynasty to gradually decline.
Whoever dares to object tomorrow will be the first group of people who Li Shimin took action.
"I'm really a little curious. When I meet the Goguryeo envoy at the tomorrow morning meeting, a few people will make trouble with this matter!" The emperor said lightly, but a trace of cold light flashed through his eyes.
It is obvious that the emperor has become interested in killing officials who do not consider the Tang Dynasty and only care about themselves.
"Fang Xiang, notify the Goguryeo envoy to meet with the Tai Chi Hall tomorrow!" said the emperor and Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling felt a little worried when he heard the emperor's words.
But then I thought about it, if I deal with some ungrateful officials in this matter, I might be able to reverse the current situation in the court.
Otherwise, if Zhao Chen comes to deal with them in person in the future, bloodshed will probably be inevitable.
"I obey the order." Fang Xuanling and the emperor responded.
"As soon as Huizhen died, Shubao's revenge was avenged. All the soldiers who participated in the battle in Shacheng this time have made great contributions."
"Transfer my decree and order the Ministry of War to issue documents and reward them with great reward!"
"The Tang soldiers who died for the country in this war, or the Tang people who sacrificed for this war, have been recorded and given their pensions, their names and deeds are re-entered to their local county annals." The emperor continued to say to Fang Xuanling.
Chapter completed!