That afternoon, Luo Youdu was handling government affairs as usual.
Suddenly, I got the news that Zhang Jin was asking for a meeting.
"Please!"
Zhang Jin is a low-key person. He holds the key position of military moral envoy. He is not arrogant, but more cautious. He never appears in front of him without being summoned, and does not cause trouble to civil and military officials.
For some reason, he was deeply trusted by Luo Youdu.
Every time Zhang Jin asked for an audience, something big would happen.
Naturally it will be the same this time.
"I have met His Majesty!"
After the salute, Zhang Jin solemnly said: "Your Majesty, there is news from Haidong Yin Shenzheng that the Japanese and Khitans attacked Goryeo together, and Goryeo suffered heavy losses."
Luo Youdu was startled for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I guessed it right. Wang Zhao, a fool, really treats his neighbor who was living a good life as someone easy to bully?"
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It turns out that the Tsushima tragedy has always been unresolved.
The Japanese state identified it as Goryeo's fault.
The upper echelons of Goryeo also believed that it was their own fault, but they didn't know who it was, and resisted Wang Zhao's reforms in this way.
Internally, they are suspicious of themselves, but externally they are firm.
Goryeo and Japan already had deep conflicts, and Japan had always been passively bullied.
Goryeo did not take Japan seriously...
They did not think that the Japanese nation would use force against them because of the Tsushima tragedy.
The Japanese country did have the intention to calm things down in the beginning.
Because the Japanese state was indeed at its weakest in a century, they imitated the Tang Dynasty's land equalization system and devised a land class system to plunder farmers, causing public resentment to boil.
This was followed by the "Taira Shomon Rebellion" and the "Fujiwara Juntomo Rebellion".
The imperial court was unable to deal with the civil unrest, and relied on the strength of local warriors to quell the unrest.
The Japanese court really didn't have the energy to go to Goryeo, but as the incident unfolded.
Due to Goryeo's arrogance, the Japanese country, which was originally suffering from internal and external troubles, unexpectedly shared the same hatred and expressed their desire to show Goryeo's color.
Over the years, the people of Goryeo have been bullying the people of Japan, and they have long accumulated resentment.
With the support of the people, Japan took advantage of the situation and sent troops as a matter of course.
The Japanese Emperor sent his right minister, Shisuke Fujiwara, to march north from Tsushima Island and invade Goryeo Gyeongju four months ago.
Not to be outdone, Wang Zhao ordered Xin Kang to lead 20,000 troops to support Qingzhou.
Seeing Nobuyasu's menacing attack, Fujiwara Shifu deliberately retreated ten miles, causing Nobuyasu to take it lightly.
At this moment, Goryeo still did not pay attention to the Japanese state. Nobukang saw the Japanese army and found that he was in chaos before fighting. He ignored the dissuasion and marched directly. The Japanese army was defeated and the entire army was annihilated.
Fujiwara Shisuke took advantage of the situation to occupy Gyeongju and waited for reinforcements in Gyeongju.
Wang Zhao finally reacted, but it was too late.
The Japanese went out to war with hatred, and displayed great power, winning consecutive battles and victories.
After successive defeats, in order to deal with the Japanese army, Wang Zhao had to transfer the Pingzhou Yu family from the north to the south.
The Pyeongju Yu family is a descendant of the Silla wealthy Jin Yushin. He has a very high status in Pyongyang. The soldiers and horses in his hands are also among the strongest in Goryeo. He has been responsible for the task of resisting the Khitan on the northern front.
In order to solve the Japanese problem, he transferred the troops from the northern front to the southern front.
As a result, the northern front was short of troops, and the Khitan took the opportunity to go south and attack Goryeo from the north and south with the Japanese.
Fortunately, most of Goryeo's cities were built on mountains, so they were insufficient in attack and adequate in defense, and could barely hold on to the situation.
However, Wang Zhao was already unhappy with the military forces because of the reform, and now he was even more unable to quell the rebellion.
How long it can last, and how long it will last, no one can say.
Luo Youdu was surprised: "This war started four months ago, and I didn't get any news."
Zhang Jin said: "When the war broke out, Wang Zhao closed the port to avoid turmoil and fleeing. Across the sea, Yin Shenzheng naturally had no way to convey the news. As a Japanese country, Wang Zhao had no intention of rescuing the Central Plains. After the Khitan sent troops
, Wang Zhao just sent an envoy across the sea to ask for help. But for some reason, the court did not receive any news. It seems that there was an accident on the way."
Luo Youdu nodded, this is not surprising.
The sea is inherently dangerous. Without certain technical support, traveling across the sea is a gamble with your life.
After the former Zhou Guorong ascended the throne, he sent an envoy to Goryeo for the first time, but encountered a storm on the way.
The envoys Goryeo asked for help this time were either intercepted by the Japanese or encountered a storm.
So much so that they only got the situation in Korea at this moment!
Zhang Jin continued: "Goryeo did not wait for a reply. After Chen Chuyao's persuasion, it sent an envoy again, accompanied by Goryeo's Qianqiu Princess Huangfuxiu."
Luo Youdu was a little surprised.
Zhang Jin said: "The eldest princess Huangfuxiu of Qianqiu is the daughter of Wang Jian, the ancestor of Goryeo. She is very famous in Goryeo... Chen Chuyao's secret letter said that if your majesty can get it, it will have a miraculous effect on the imperial court's plan to recover Haidong."
Luo Youdu laughed dumbly and said: "This Chen Chuyao, has an idea on my head? Let me show off my male lust?"
Zhang Jin's stern face twitched and continued: "Chen Chuyao also said that Wang Zhao is unjust and ambitious, so he is not worth saving. Instead of rescuing a Zhongshan wolf, it is better to let it be destroyed. He will do his best to fight against it.
The Khitan and Japanese countries will fight until the last moment. Try your best to create hatred and friction between Goryeo, Khitan, and Japanese countries. When the imperial army comes, you will receive strong support from the people of Haidong."
The smile on Luo Youdu's face gradually disappeared and he said in a deep voice: "Find a way to contact Chen Chuyao and ask him to protect himself. I don't want to seize Haidong but lose a capable minister like him."
Zhang Jin’s voice became louder: “I obey my orders!”
After Zhang Jin left, it took an hour for Luo Youdu to receive news from the Ministry of Rites.
When envoys from various countries come to Beijing to pay tribute, they are naturally informed of the meeting with the Ministry of Rites.
"Goryeo has been on good terms with me from the Central Plains for generations, so we should receive it with great ceremony. Pass on the order and let the Ministry of Rites entertain the Goryeo envoy."
Under Luo Youdu's instructions, Huangfuxiu was treated like a prince along the way.
Along the way, officials prepared delicious food and accommodation. Huangfuxiu was dazzled by what he saw all the way. Although he was thinking about Korea and had trouble sleeping and eating, he couldn't help but be shocked by it.
Especially the moment I entered Bianjing, I felt like I was in the legendary paradise.
The Korean people were arrogant and often compared Pingzhou with Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty.
So much so that Huangfuxiu always thought that the capitals of the Central Plains were no different from theirs.
Visiting Bianjing today, she instantly understood whether Pingcheng could compare with Chang'an, she didn't know.
But the prosperity of Bianjing was more than ten streets away from Pingcheng.
"Your Royal Highness, the eldest princess, Your Majesty will personally entertain you at noon. I hope that Your Highness will be well prepared."
Huangfu Xiuheyue returned the gift: "Thank you."
Knowing her mission this time, as soon as she entered the Sifang Pavilion, she immediately ordered her servants to boil water and take a bath. She took out her most beautiful clothes and put on a light make-up.
Looking at the beautiful woman in the mirror, thinking that the hibiscus flower, which is said to be the most beautiful in Korea, has to serve an unknown person, he gritted his teeth and said, "For the sake of Korea, I will let a pig do it!"