Chapter 95: Sending troops first or accountability first
Li Zhiyun had known about the war breaking out among the three kingdoms of the peninsula a few months ago. After all, spies from the Tang Dynasty were among the merchants, so they could get some information. Moreover, wars broke out in the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. This was no small matter.
, how could Li Zhiyun not receive any news?
He just pretended not to know.
The envoys of Silla waited in Chang'an for three days and finally got the opportunity to pay a visit to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. They burst into tears in front of the Tang Dynasty monarchs and complained bitterly that King Buyeo Jang of Baekje did not respect martial ethics and would just beat him if he asked.
Fighting, starting unjust wars without permission, disrupting the peace of the peninsula, ruining lives, persecuting the people of Silla, seizing the territory of Silla, and despising the majesty of the kingdom. He is not a son of man, a beast, and a devil.
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, Please make the decision for our people, His Majesty the Emperor.” The Silla envoy knelt on the ground and wailed.
Princess Shengman who stayed in Chang'an also begged Li Zhiyun with tears in her eyes to immediately send troops to save Silla. Jin Shengman had been in Chang'an for some time. She spoke Chinese very clearly and the etiquette was also in place. Unfortunately, the emperor
She was never found, which made her very hurt. Even so, she lived a good life in Chang'an. After all, she was supported by the imperial court. However, she remembered that her purpose was to marry His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and keep Silla safe.
Unfortunately, before His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty issued the decree to marry her, the sad news came that Silla was beaten by Baekje.
In the Taiji Hall, the Silla envoys were crying very sadly, as if their own mother had died. It was as if Silla would be doomed if the Tang Dynasty did not send troops, or perhaps, in the minds of these envoys, Silla was already close to doom.
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After all, when they left, Goguryeo also launched troops. The two countries besieged Silla. They did not think that Silla had any chance of turning defeat into victory. The power gap was there, and learning to accept the facts was a required course for their envoys.
"I am willing to serve your Majesty, and I sincerely request your Majesty to send troops to rescue our country." Jin Shengman bowed again and begged Li Zhiyun.
Li Zhiyun glanced at Jin Shengman and thought that this woman was quite pretty. No wonder Silla wanted to use her to get married. He didn't see this Silla princess many times. After all, there were so many beauties in the palace. Jin Shengman
She's not a peerless beauty, so naturally she doesn't take it to heart. The reason why Jin Shengman was left behind in the first place was to plot the Three Kingdoms on the Peninsula.
"What do you think?" Li Zhiyun seemed not to have heard the wails of the Silla envoys and Jin Shengman's request, and turned to ask the ministers calmly.
When the emperor spoke, the Silla envoys immediately silenced themselves and did not dare to make any noise. There is also a certain order in crying. If you cry at the wrong time and upset the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it will only make things worse. What's more, they are now
The purpose of this trip was to ask the Tang Dynasty to send troops, so we had to be even more cautious, lest we make His Majesty the Emperor impatient.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Silla is a vassal state of our dynasty and pays tribute every year, so we should send troops to rescue one or two." Dai Weidao, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Qin Qiong, the Minister of War, said: "Goguryeo and Baekje are also vassal states of our dynasty. I think we should send envoys to rebuke them and order them to stop fighting immediately and make peace. They are not allowed to use swords and guns without permission."
Duguying, the minister of Sinong Temple, said: "If we send people to stop Baekje and Goguryeo, but they don't listen and intensify their efforts, won't we miss the opportunity to send troops? If Goguryeo and Baekje insist on going their own way and destroy Silla, it won't be worth the loss."
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Du Ruhui said: "What the three said are reasonable, but we have no idea why the war broke out between the three kingdoms of Goguryeo and Baekje. The envoy said it was an unjust war, but we were unable to confirm the news. Our Majesty is the emperor.
, act in harmony with the universe of Yin and Yang, and if the truth is unknown, how can we use weapons without authorization. Your Majesty, I think we should first send someone to Goguryeo and Baekje to hold people accountable, and then consider whether to send troops."
"Isn't this appropriate?" the Silla envoy said cautiously: "To be fair to this Ming Gong, when we came, Goguryeo and Baekje had already joined forces. With the strength of our country alone, I am afraid it would be difficult to resist. If they are arrogant and refuse to listen,
His Majesty the Emperor advises me, then I, Silla, am going to subjugate my country?"
Xue Shou chuckled and reassured: "Envoy, don't worry, anyone who disobeys the orders of His Majesty the Emperor will not escape punishment. If Goguryeo and Baekje do not listen to the advice and insist on destroying Silla, we can also help you.
Waiting for the restoration of the country."
The envoy from Silla was dumbfounded. What he wanted was not to restore the country, but to solve Silla's current crisis. But in this Taiji Hall, he was not qualified to speak, let alone make decisions for others.
Whatever the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty said, that was what they said.
Jin Shengman said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, please save Silla."
Wen Daya said: "Your Majesty, I think we should send people to Goguryeo immediately and order Gao Jianwu to stop his troops immediately."
"No, if we miss the time, won't Silla be destroyed?" Yuchi said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Goguryeo Baekje disobeyed orders and used troops without permission. The crime is punishable by death. Please send troops immediately to kill the rebels."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
There are many people who agree to send troops immediately, and there are also many people who disagree with sending troops and support accountability. In short, the opinions cannot be unified.
Then, there was a quarrel.
Both sides talked about facts and reasons, and even talked a lot of nonsense. Anyway, they couldn't find a reason to send troops or send troops.
The envoy of Silla had never seen the scene of dozens of ministers arguing, and he immediately shrank his head and didn't know what to say.
Jin Shengman was so anxious that she felt powerless. She knew that the majesty and authority of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty were higher than anything else. As long as His Majesty the Emperor asked to send troops, the Tang Dynasty would definitely send troops. However, His Majesty the Emperor did not speak now, which made her
She was helpless because she discovered that in front of His Majesty the Emperor, she was actually no different from an envoy from Silla.
So what if you stayed in Chang'an for a few years, and what if you met the Emperor a few times?
She had no ability to persuade His Majesty the Emperor to help Silla.
Jin Shengman blamed herself at this moment. She shouldn't have been living idle in Chang'an. She should have found a way to get close to His Majesty the Emperor.
The ministers in the Taiji Hall were still arguing, and the noise was very strange. Some civil servants felt that troops should be sent, while some military generals felt that they should not send troops and should be held accountable first. This is very different from the practice of military generals leading battles, and it is even very strange.
Violation.
Fang Xuanling, on the other hand, yawned out of boredom and felt a little sleepy.
His Majesty the Emperor, who was sitting high on the throne, held his chin and quietly admired the ministers' verbal attacks. He was surprised to find that the generals actually had the upper hand.
Well, it's probably because of physical fitness.
The envoys of Silla just looked at the arguing ministers, not knowing what to say. In other words, they were not qualified to speak at all.
After all, this is the Tang Empire, not the Silla Kingdom.
After arguing for an hour, Li Zhiyun stopped and shouted to stop.
"This is Tai Chi Hall, not a market. All of you are my humerus ministers. How can you argue like this?" Li Zhiyun cursed and then ordered: "Let's discuss it tomorrow."
"I obey the order." After the emperor reprimanded the ministers, they immediately bowed guiltily and saluted.
"Retreat from the court." Li Zhiyun stood up and left.
Gao Liangzhong shouted loudly: "Retreat from the court!"
After shouting, he immediately bowed and followed the emperor.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, for ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand years." The ministers respectfully sent the emperor off to the throne.
After it was over, the quarrel started again.
"Cheng, did you want to use your fist just now?"
"Yeah, what's going on? Are you going to spar with me, Lao Cheng?"
"Come on!"
"Come just come, I'm afraid of you!"
The Silla envoy looked as if he had seen a ghost, and looked at the officials of the Tang Dynasty who were still arguing, feeling very speechless and helpless.