In Chang'an City, rumors about Zhao Chen are rampant.
Collaboration with the enemy and treason is a heinous crime.
Jingzhao Mansion received countless requests from people to severely punish Zhao Chen in one day.
The Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture has not dared to show his face in Jingzhao Prefecture these days, otherwise he would be blocked and he would not be able to escape unscathed.
In a room of a restaurant in Chang'an City, there were several middle-aged people dressed in Goguryeo costumes sitting together.
The leader had a somewhat gray beard, and one glance at him revealed that he was older among these people.
Most of the people sitting around had unfamiliar faces.
The only one who is familiar to people is Gao Yuanjing, the younger brother of Goguryeo King Gao Jianwu.
When the rice seeds were stolen by Lun Qin, a Tubo man, Gao Yuanjing almost died.
Fortunately, Zhao Chen helped Gao Yuanjing in the end, otherwise he would have been drinking with Lun Qin in the underworld.
"My young prince, you have been here in Chang'an City for some time, and you must have a better understanding of the various forces than we do."
"Now His Majesty the King is under the control of Yeon Gaesomun, and the affairs of the capital are almost decided by Yeon Gaesomun alone."
"We have to think of a way to solve this problem today."
"Otherwise, given Yuan Gaisu Wen's madness, he will definitely go to war with the Tang Dynasty."
"You also know, with the military strength of Goguryeo, how can we be the opponent of the Tang army?" The old man in charge said slowly to Gao Yuanjing.
They came to Chang'an City secretly a few days ago.
It has not been officially reported to Datang.
Two years ago, the younger generation of Goguryeo, Yeon Gaesomun, succeeded his father's official position. He was brutal and ruthless and suppressed all opponents in the court.
Gao Jianwu originally wanted to use Yuan Gaisuwen to purge the court.
Who wants things to be out of their control? Yeon Gae So-moon is now speaking out in court.
Even the king Gao Jianwu couldn't do anything to him.
This is nothing.
The most terrible thing was that Yeon Gaesumun organized his army to prepare for war and stationed heavy troops on the border between Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo.
The intention is very clear.
Goguryeo was never a match for the Tang Dynasty, not to mention that in the past two years, the Tang Dynasty had undergone tremendous changes in both national and military strength.
To start a war is undoubtedly to seek death.
Gao Jianwu knew that he couldn't stop it, so he thought of asking someone to come to Chang'an City to see if there was any good way.
Today is the first time these people have gathered together to discuss this matter.
"Laisa, there are many disasters happening in Chang'an now. The ten thousand year old prince that Xiao Wang told you about in his letter is no longer able to protect himself."
"You must have heard on the way here that the Wannian County Duke is now accused of secretly communicating with Tubo."
"This time, my life may not be saved."
"How can we still think of asking him to help us!" Gao Yuanjing shook his head.
Laisa was an official position in Goguryeo, equivalent to the governor of a state in the Tang Dynasty.
But his power was much greater than that of the governor of the Tang Dynasty.
The old man in front of him was a veteran of Gao Jianwu, otherwise he would not have been sent to Chang'an to seek help.
As soon as Gao Yuanjing received the letter from Goguryeo, he immediately thought of asking Zhao Chen for help.
Although Lun Qin had only had few contacts with Zhao Chen since his death.
But these days, Gao Yuanjing has been listening to Zhao Chen's news in Chang'an.
I have long believed that no one else except Zhao Chen could solve the problem in Goguryeo.
But before he could visit Zhao Chen, the bad news came one after another.
Now I want to ask Zhao Chen for help, but I'm afraid it's impossible.
"We have all heard about that. Unexpectedly, the internal fighting in the Tang Kingdom is even worse than that in Goguryeo."
"I heard about Zhao Chen's reputation as early as in Goguryeo."
"Almost alone, he turned the whole of Tubo from good to bad, and forced Tubo to live under the food country."
"Now Songtsan Gampo has also issued an order that whoever captures Zhao Chen will be granted the title of Prime Minister of Tibet."
"When the Tang Dynasty did this, it was undoubtedly breaking its own arms. It was really stupid." The old man at the head sighed.
"Laisa, the Tang Dynasty's affairs are not our concern. The question now is, what should we do?" a Goguryeo official said.
"Yeongaesomun has eliminated more than 80% of the opponents these days. If this continues, we, Goguryeo, will definitely have a war with the Tang Dynasty."
"When we arrived, Yeon Gaesumun had already stationed troops on the border between the two countries. I heard that Marshal Xu Shiji of the Tang Dynasty had received new weapons shipped from Chang'an."
"When the time comes, I'm afraid our Goguryeo soldiers will..." The speaker stopped.
They all knew that the Tang Dynasty's sky-blasting cannon was enough to make the huge Tubo dare not take a step beyond the thunder pool.
Now the Tang army has been equipped with new weapons. Who knows whether those weapons will be even more terrifying.
If that were the case, wouldn't their Goguryeo soldiers become lambs to be slaughtered by the Tang soldiers?
Once a war is launched, with the strength of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he will never show mercy if there is a possibility of destroying the country.
"Laisa, tell me, what should we do now?" Gao Yuanjing looked at the old man in front of him.
The matter was of great importance, and Gao Yuanjing never had an idea.
Don't dare to make a decision arbitrarily.
When Gao Yuanjing asked, the other Goguryeo officials also looked at the old man.
The leading old man frowned and remained silent for a long time.
"Didn't the young prince just say that Zhao Chen will definitely die if he stays here? Why don't we ask the young prince to be a lobbyist?"
"If Zhao Chen is willing to go to Goguryeo and help Goguryeo capture Yeongaesomun, His Majesty the King will definitely treat him as a high official and generous salary." The leading old man and Gao Yuanjing said slowly.
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Gao Yuanjing knew very well that as long as he was not a fool, his proposal would not work.
Let’s not talk about whether Zhao Chen will go to Goguryeo.
He fled from Chang'an to Goguryeo. Will Tang officials let him go?
Even if Zhao Chen helped Goguryeo kill Yeon Gaesumun, could Gao Jianwu be able to withstand the pressure of the Tang Emperor?
I'm afraid Zhao Chen would have lost his role as soon as Yeon Gaesumun died.
The head will be sent back to Chang'an City.
Gao Yuanjing thought to himself that he might as well come to Zhao Mansion.
No matter what, he had to give it a try.
"I'm Gao Yuanjing of Goguryeo. May I ask the old man if I can ask Duke Zhao if he can be in the house?" Gao Yuanjing and the concierge Lao Huang said, cupping hands.
"People from Goguryeo?" The concierge Lao Huang looked at Gao Yuanjing carefully.
"Yes, I have something to discuss with Duke Zhao." Gao Yuanjing said with a smile.
"The master told me not to see anyone. If you have something to do, come back in a few days!" Lao Huang waved his hand and drove Gao Yuanjing away.
Gao Yuanjing was stunned.
Now it is not an exaggeration to say that Zhao Chen is extremely critical. If he comes back in a few days, he might not go to Caishikou to see him be beheaded.
"Old man, Duke Zhao is in danger now. I came here to help him..."
"You, Goguryeo, still want to help our master, what a joke!" Lao Huang sneered, and the door slammed shut.
Gao Yuanjing was left stunned in place.
Gao Yuanjing didn't know whether the concierge who spoke to him like that just now was instructed by Zhao Chen or whether the concierge made his own decision.
Logically speaking, how could a concierge say something like that without the owner's permission?
But, how many days should we wait before talking?
Does Zhao Chen still think he can survive the public trial in Tai Chi Hall?