Wei Zheng didn't know how handsome the Japanese prince was.
But what Wei Zheng knew clearly was that the Japanese country's idea of seizing and marrying the Tang princess was just asking for trouble.
The Tang Dynasty is no longer the Tang Dynasty it used to be.
Even though the war on the front line is now stalemate, the Japanese country and the Tang Dynasty still don't pay attention to it.
Not to mention that the Japanese country is far away across the ocean, even if it is close at hand, it is impossible for the princess of the Tang Dynasty to go to the Japanese country.
Fortunately, Wei Zheng was a polite man, and in line with the fact that the Tang Dynasty was a country of etiquette, he agreed to Matsushita Hideyoshi's request.
"Since Envoy Matsushita has made such a request, I can't refuse. However, I would like to remind you not to have too much hope."
"Besides, don't speak rudely in front of me, the Empress of the Tang Dynasty, otherwise..." Wei Zheng spoke, and the smile disappeared from his face.
Matsushita Hideyoshi was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
…
For two full days, Yeon Gaesomun asked tens of thousands of soldiers to stock up on kerosene.
This is their last chance.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Looking at the hundreds of thousands of barrels of kerosene in front of him, Yeon Gaesowun finally showed a look of joy on his face.
Tomorrow morning, they will launch the final attack on Cangzhou City.
This time, if they fail again, it means that they will soon change from active to passive.
"Soldiers, the fire oil in front of you is our biggest magic weapon in attacking the city."
"We have tested before and the Cangzhou city wall will still collapse under the fire."
"We will win this battle."
"Must win!"
"Must win!"
"Must win!"
As soon as Yeon Gaesumun finished speaking, tens of thousands of soldiers in front of him shouted in unison.
There was a piercing cold light in everyone's eyes.
Being stuck outside Cangzhou City for several months had already worn away all their patience.
If they could no longer capture the city, the Goguryeo soldiers would disperse first.
Fortunately, they all know that burning a city wall with kerosene can really destroy it.
Yeon Gae Suwen waved his hand, and tens of thousands of people fell silent.
"Hye Jin!" Yeon Gaesumun's eyes fell on Hye Jin who was standing aside.
"My subordinate is here." Huizhen knelt on one knee, with a strong fighting spirit in his eyes.
"Tomorrow morning, you will lead the front army to attack the city."
"This time, you must attack Cangzhou City as soon as possible. If you can capture Li Shimin, you will be the number one hero in this battle."
"When you return to Goguryeo, I will definitely inform the king and make you the Grand Marshal of the World's Arms and Horses."
"Any of you, if you can capture the Tang Emperor Li Shimin, break the soil and make him the king." After Yuan Gaisuwen and Huizhen finished speaking, he shouted to the tens of thousands of Goguryeo soldiers.
Hou Junji looked at Yuengai Suwen.
My inner recognition of Yeon Gaeso Moon has increased a lot.
On the eve of the war, he encouraged his soldiers so much that he even said that he would break the earth and become the king.
Although there is no guarantee whether it will be honored or not, saying this will definitely boost everyone's morale.
"Seal the king!"
"Seal the king!"
"Seal the king!"
Three more shouts.
Hou Junji clearly saw burning fighting spirit in the eyes of these soldiers.
This battle must be won!
"Now, everyone, get ready!" Yeon Gaesowon shouted.
Tens of thousands of people dispersed in an orderly manner.
Yeon Gaesumun returned to his camp and waited for the arrival of the morning.
…
In Cangzhou City, Li Jing couldn't sleep tonight.
He knew clearly that Yeon Gaesomun was ordering the army to dig deep for kerosene, but there was nothing he could do.
The Goguryeo army was much more powerful than theirs.
Li Jing did not dare to send troops to attack Goguryeo's oil digging troops.
If you are not careful, your entire army will be wiped out.
But he didn't send anyone, so he could only watch helplessly as Yuengai Suwen prepared everything before attacking Cangzhou.
Cangzhou City is strong, but no matter how strong it is, it cannot withstand the scorching fire.
Moreover, the emperor was determined to stay in Cangzhou and refused to retreat, which made Li Jing feel huge pressure in his heart.
Even when he traveled thousands of miles to attack the Turkic royal court, Li Jing had never been as stressed as he is today.
Looking at the densely packed Goguryeo camps in the distance, Li Jing couldn't help but sigh.
"What should we do now? Mr. Wei." Xu Shiji came to Li Jing's side. Hearing him sigh, he couldn't help but ask.
Li Jing talked to Xu Shiji about his worries.
He also explained the emperor's reluctance to evacuate.
Xu Shiji also had trouble falling asleep tonight.
Yeon Gaesumun's army has not attacked Cangzhou City for several days.
It's nothing more than waiting for the kerosene to be ready.
Recently, news came that the troops sent by Yeon Gaesomun to dig for kerosene have returned to camp.
This also means that within these two days, Yeon Gaesumun's army will launch another attack on Cangzhou City.
But this time, their strong Cangzhou city wall may not be able to withstand the attack of Yuan Gaisuwen's army.
"My original idea was to wait for Yeon Gaesomun to withdraw the troops on his own, but I didn't expect that Yeongaesomun would still persist after such a long time."
"Now the morale of our army is high, but the morale of the Goguryeo army is low."
"If we can withstand this attack again, Yeon Gaesoo will definitely retreat."
"But..." Li Jing shook his head. Even if he didn't say the next words, Xu Shiji could guess them in his heart.
If the city wall is destroyed, they will no longer be able to defend it.
At that time, Yeon Gaesumun's army can march straight in, and they are just fat meat on the chopping board.
"I have asked the soldiers in the city to carry a large amount of sand, gravel and broken earth.
"These things can extinguish the flames to a certain extent."
"But it's useless in the overall situation."
"Yeongaisumun has been busy for so many days, and the amount of kerosene must be an astronomical figure."
"It won't take long before the city will be destroyed." Li Jing said slowly.
He also thought about dousing the flames with water.
But the fire burned by kerosene is different from other fires.
The more water is poured, the stronger the flame will burn.
"Commander Xu, I have one more thing. If nothing can be done, you must take His Majesty away from Cangzhou City no matter what."
"We can all die in battle, but nothing can happen to your Majesty." Li Jing spoke again, this time with an extremely solemn expression.
Xu Shiji was stunned for a moment, nodded and shook his head.
He understood what Li Jing meant.
Li Jing was prepared to live or die with Cangzhou City, but he wanted to solve the emperor's safety problem.
Xu Shiji knew better that once the city was destroyed, those who stayed in the city would only die.
Having been blocked by a city for so long, Yeon Gaeso Moon needed to let his soldiers vent their inner emotions.
And killing is their best way to vent their anger.
As long as Cangzhou City is destroyed, it will definitely turn into a hell on earth immediately.
"Mr. Wei, I have been commanding this battle since the beginning. I am under the control of others in every aspect. It is better for me to stay and guard Cangzhou City."
"Take His Majesty to leave Cangzhou City and return to Chang'an." Xu Shiji persuaded Li Jing.
If it hadn't been for him, Xu Shiji, who was retreating steadily in front of Hou Junji, how would he be in today's situation.
The one who wants to stay should be Xu Shiji.
"You and I don't want to argue about this matter. You are younger than me and you have a lot to accomplish in the future."
"I stayed, fought in the last battle, and died for the country. It can be regarded as living up to the emperor's favor." Li Jing waved his hand and rejected Xu Shiji's proposal.
The night wind blows, and the Cangzhou Tower is extremely quiet. Occasionally, the sound of sparrows can be heard from afar.