"Humph!" The emperor slapped his hand on the table.
Fang Xuanling was startled.
Wei Zheng on the side murmured twice, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end nothing came out.
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Reception desk of the Ministry of Etiquette.
Here are the envoys from various countries who came to visit Datang.
Tie Qingwen, the envoy of Goguryeo, lives here now.
Looking at the smiling officials from the Ministry of Rites in front of him, Tie Qingwen also showed joy on his face.
From the smiles of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, he already understood that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty would probably agree to his request for peace.
As an envoy of Goguryeo, Tie Qingwen had already received orders from Yeon Gaesumun when he set out.
No matter what, we must find a way to negotiate peace with Datang.
As long as it is delayed enough, he waits for Yeon Gaesumun to finish handling the affairs of Goguryeo.
It's just a sand city. Isn't it a place they can easily take back when the time comes?
"Iron Messenger, it's like this. Your Majesty has discussed it with several ministers and feels that your country's request for peace is still negotiable."
"Tomorrow, please invite the Iron Envoy to the Taiji Hall for the meeting. Then we will confirm it with all the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty."
"Congratulations, Iron Messenger." Officials from the Ministry of Rites and Tie Qingwen said with smiles.
Although he did not directly say that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agreed to negotiate peace, Tie Qingwen knew in his heart that the matter was basically done.
But Tie Qingwen is also a little strange.
When he came, Yeon Gaesumun repeatedly told him that Zhao Chen of the Tang Dynasty would definitely stop the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty from negotiating peace with Goguryeo.
He also told himself that he would find a way to spare Zhao Chen when the time comes.
Tie Qingwen also felt surprised at this moment.
He knew that Zhao Chen was now the King of Han in the Tang Dynasty.
Why is it that His Highness, the King of Han Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty, has been silent about this peace negotiation?
"Master Han, foreign minister, I would like to ask, has your Royal Highness the King of Han not expressed any opinions on the peace negotiations?" Tie Qingwen held up his hands and asked the officials of the Ministry of Rites in front of him.
"His Royal Highness the King of Han?" The official of the Ministry of Rites was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled: "I heard that His Highness the King of Han is opposed to the peace negotiation between the two countries."
"But after all, this matter concerns the people of the two countries, and it is useless for His Highness the King of Han to object."
"Your Majesty, considering the overall situation, naturally you have accepted the suggestion of His Highness the King of Han."
"After all, in the final analysis, His Highness the King of Han has the final say in the Tang Dynasty."
Tie Qingwen could tell from the words of the officials of the Ministry of Rites in front of him that the court of the Tang Dynasty was not as peaceful as imagined.
At least there are still many officials who are dissatisfied with Zhao Chen.
Tie Qingwen felt that this was an opportunity for him and said with a smile: "I hit it off with Master Han. I will hold a banquet at Juxiang Tower tonight and invite Master Han to come."
Juxianglou is a famous brothel in Chang'an, where dignitaries and dignitaries are willing to go there for entertainment.
But the consumption is a bit high and cannot be endured by an ordinary official of the Ministry of Rites.
Upon hearing that Tie Qingwen invited him to Juxiang Tower, the officials of the Ministry of Rites immediately beamed.
"Then thank you Iron Envoy. It just so happens that there is something going on in Chang'an. Iron Envoy is here for the first time, so I have to explain it to him." The official from the Ministry of Rites said with a smile.
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Zhao Chen did not go back to his home, but went directly to Chang'an Military Academy.
Although the emperor had his own considerations, Zhao Chen clearly felt that Yuan Gaisuwen's move must be a delaying strategy.
Where is Shacheng?
The nearest city to the border of Datang is four hundred miles away.
The other city away from Goguryeo was less than a hundred miles away.
This means that if Yeon Gaesomun regrets it, he can go straight to Shacheng in just one day.
Shacheng is just a small city, blocking only the direction of Datang.
If they were to attack from the rear, Zhao Chen would be able to stop Yeon Gaesumun's hundreds of thousands of troops, unaware of the so-called dangers of Shacheng.
The cession of Shacheng was just a means used by Yuan Gaisuwen to deceive the Tang Dynasty.
It's just that Lao Litou can't listen to this at the moment.
Lao Li Tou just wants to hold the visible benefits in his hands now, and the rest is no longer important.
In other words, Lao Li Tou is now eager to prove it to the people of the world.
In the war between Datang and Goguryeo, Datang won a great victory.
Otherwise, why would Goguryeo cede dangerous cities like Shacheng?
This is why Zhao Chen knew why he couldn't persuade Lao Li Tou.