Yeon Gaesumun, a native of Goguryeo, was often called Quan Gaesumun in the Tang Dynasty because he avoided the taboo of Li Yuan, the founder of the Tang Dynasty, or just called Gaisumun. He was a controversial figure in the history of Goguryeo.
First of all, this man is a famous powerful official in the history of Goguryeo. He once killed King Yeongliu of Goguryeo and hundreds of his ministers through a coup. He even refused to hold a funeral for King Yeongliu. Later, he established King Yeongliu’s nephew Gao
Gaozang is the king, but King Gaozang is in name only. The power is in his own hands, and he even calls himself Da Molizhi.
On the other hand, Yeon Gaesomun was a famous military commander of Goguryeo. He had been in confrontation with the Tang government for more than 20 years and suffered repeated conquests, but he was able to preserve his country.
After Yeon Gaesumun came to power, in the 17th year of Zhenguan, he united with Baekje to attack neighboring Silla and captured more than 40 cities. Silla was a vassal state conferred by the Tang Dynasty at the time. After being attacked, on the one hand
organized defense, and on the other hand, sent envoys to see Taizong to ask for help from the Tang Dynasty. After hearing the news, Taizong sent an envoy to Goguryeo with an edict to mediate and asked Yuan Gaesumun to withdraw his troops, but was rejected. Tang Taizong thought Yuan Gaisu
Wen killed the emperor, despised his ministers, and brutalized the people. Now he has violated the imperial edict and invaded a neighboring country. He should have led an army to conquer it.
So in the 18th and 19th years of Zhenguan, Taizong sent troops to attack Goguryeo twice. In the second time, Taizong's imperial commander personally conquered Goguryeo, but he could not capture Goguryeo and could only hate his troops.
In the first year of Longshuo, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty once again sent hundreds of thousands of troops to attack Goguryeo. The army arrived at Pyongyang City, but finally returned without success due to the tenacious resistance of Yeon Gaesumun. However, this time it was not without gain. The Tang Dynasty attacked and destroyed Goguryeo.
Goguryeo's ally Baekje can be regarded as breaking Goguryeo's arm.
In the second and third years of Longshuo, Emperor Gaozong was about to order another attack on Goguryeo, but due to the betrayal of the nine Tiele tribes, the imperial court was forced to use troops in the northwest, so it was delayed.
Later, in the first year of Linde, due to the power struggle between Empress Wu and Gaozong, and later he was busy consecrating Mount Tai, Gaozong had no intention to deal with military affairs, and the war was put on hold again and again until today.
Now that Yuan Gaisuwen is dead and Goguryeo is divided, it is a God-given opportunity. Of course, Emperor Gaozong will not give up on this. As early as July, he had appointed General Qibi Heli of the Youxiao Guard as the pacification ambassador of Liaodong Road, leading a detachment
The army came to the aid of Yuan Nan and ordered Zuo Jinwu Guard General Pang Tongshan, Yingzhou Governor Gao Gao to be the commander-in-chief of the march to Liaodong Road, Zuo Wuwei General Xue Rengui, and Zuo Prison Gate Guard General Li Jin to act as backup, which shows that they had already made up their minds to intervene in the civil strife in Goguryeo.
As a descendant of later generations, Li Xian also learned from history books that in this battle, the Tang army successfully defeated Goguryeo. Since he knew that this battle was a must-win situation, Li Xian naturally would not let it go.
An opportunity to achieve military glory.
Therefore, when Li Xianzi heard the news from Dou Xiantong, he could not help but desire to make great achievements and prepared to join in this eternal battle to destroy the country.
But the problem now is that he can't just go to war if he wants to. First of all, he is a prince with a noble status. The battlefield situation is changing rapidly. If there is any accident, the leading general cannot bear this responsibility. If he divides his troops for protection,
He is naturally not conducive to the arrangement of the war. In a word, when he gets there, he will definitely be considered a burden.
In fact, this is not a problem, because if Gaozong agrees, who among the ministers would dare to object? The biggest problem is that Li Xian is still young, and Gaozong will definitely not be willing to go to the bitter cold land of northern Xinjiang at such an age, and
It would be even more troublesome for Empress Wu, because if he insisted on going, he might arouse Empress Wu's suspicion.
Therefore, how to persuade Gaozong without arousing Empress Wu's suspicion is the most urgent problem he has to face now.
Li Xian thought hard for a long time, but still had no clue. Out of boredom, Li Xian had to go back to the study, pick up the military book and play with it.
"Huh?" When Li Xian saw the copy of "The Art of War" in his hand, an idea suddenly came to Li Xian's mind, and he immediately had an idea, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Your Majesty, I wonder why you are laughing?" Gao Cheng, the young eunuch on the side, was startled by his sudden laughter. However, seeing that he was happy, he thought he had come up with a solution to today's problem, so he couldn't help asking with a smile.
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"Haha, it's okay, Gao Cheng, please change my clothes quickly and prepare the car for me. I have to go out." Li Xian saw Gao Cheng approaching and thought that he could arrange everything together, so he ordered Gao Cheng.
"Nuo." As Li Xian's personal eunuch, Gao Cheng knew a principle, that is, don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and do what you should do quickly. Otherwise, even if the master doesn't blame him, if something he shouldn't know is discovered by him,
Knowing this, there will be a gap in the hearts of both the master and him in the future, and this gap will be an absolutely unpredictable disaster for a young eunuch like him who can only make progress by relying on his master's favor.
Therefore, without any hesitation, Gao Cheng immediately arranged for a ride, changed Li Xian's clothes, and sent Li Xian out of the house.
Li Xian's car drove around Chang'an City, and finally chose to stop outside the gate of the British Palace.
Because the emperor was driving in Chang'an, and Li Ji's family members were all in Luoyang and did not follow him to Chang'an, so although Li Ji's mansion seems to be full of servants, it also feels desolate. Of course, no one knows the common people.
Li Xian dressed up.
"Who is coming? Stop quickly, don't you see where this is? How dare you break in? If the British Lord hadn't always been kind, you could be punished based on this alone." A servant outside the gate said.
With a ferocious look, he just blocked Li Xian from the door and refused to let him in.
Since Li Xian came in secret, he naturally didn't want anyone to know his identity. He just smiled lightly, took out a small ingot of about two taels of gold from his sleeve, handed it to the servant with a smile, and then said with a cupped hand.
"I am Li Qilang in Longxi. I have something important to come to see the British Duke. This is a greeting card. I would like to trouble you to send it to Mr. Li. I only need to send it to Mr. Li. Whether he sees me or not has nothing to do with you."
When the servant saw that Li Xian was so generous, he immediately changed his smile, agreed to Li Xian's request, took the invitation and sent it to Li Ji's hand.
He originally thought that due to Li Ji's status, he would not meet a commoner under normal circumstances. Unexpectedly, after just one glance, Li Ji said that the person who came was a friend of his and invited him to meet him in the study.
After listening to Li Ji's instructions, the servant was even more shocked. This Li Qilang was really not an ordinary person. Not only was he allowed to receive him, but he was also invited to meet him in the study. It was obvious that he was one of Li Ji's distinguished guests. Such a distinguished guest,
How dare I accept his gold? If Li Ji finds out about this, I don't know how he will be punished?
So, the servant ran out quickly, and then returned the gold to Li Xian cautiously, saying with a smile on his face: "It turns out that sir is my Alang's distinguished guest, why didn't you tell me earlier? Well, hey, the villain has
I don't know the truth, but I actually accepted the gift from my husband. I really deserve to die. Please forgive me. Now I will return the original gift and please don't mention it to my family, Alang. In this way, I would like to express my gratitude to you for your kindness.
.Please, please.”
"Why are you so polite, sir? Since you refuse, I have no choice but to be disrespectful. Don't worry, sir, I won't mention this matter to Mr. Li." Li Xian put the gold back into his sleeve and walked in with a faint smile.
After entering the Li Mansion, he was guided by the enthusiastic servant to the door of Li Ji's room.
"I wonder if your Majesty, your Majesty, has come to the palace, what can you tell me?" After greetings and sitting down, Li Ji looked at Li Xian with a smile, and then asked unhurriedly.
"Hey, Aweng must also know about this. Goguryeo Quan Gaisuwen died of illness, his three sons were separated, and Goguryeo was in civil strife. It was the time when the court was using troops. We, the emperor's salary, should share your worries for you. I believe this is what I want
If the Tang Dynasty sends troops, it will definitely be able to pacify Goguryeo and eliminate the troubles that are closely related to it." Li Xian did not waste any nonsense and explained his proposition straight to the point.
"Haha, this matter has to be discussed between the Holy Majesty and the Political Affairs Hall. Your Majesty is neither the minister of the Political Affairs Hall, nor the imperial official, nor the general of the northern border. It seems that you have no right to discuss the use of troops in Goguryeo, right? Even if the King is the Holy Majesty,
Parents and children share the worries of their father, but what does this matter have to do with the king?" Li Ji was not polite, directly pointed out Li Xian's embarrassing identity, and accused Li Xian of participating in military affairs indiscriminately and breaking the rules.
Unexpectedly, Li Xian said proudly: "What did Mr. Li say? It is said that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. What's more, the little king is your majesty's biological son and the grandson of Taizong. Now that the country is in trouble, the little king naturally has to share the worries of his father.
, I am loyal to my country, how can I say whether to do it or not?"
"'Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world'? This is a good saying. If everyone had such a big heart like the king, wouldn't the world be at peace long ago? Well, with the words of the king, I will be the official today.
I take back what I just said and express my solemn thanks to the king. It is a mistake to lower the official position today. As a minister and a prince, the king naturally has the right to intervene in state affairs and share the worries of the king and father. However, the king is young and a member of the royal family. How can he be willing to do so?
Take risks and fight on the battlefield?"
Li Xian suddenly stood up when he heard this and said loudly: "Haha, as a prince, I cannot fight on the battlefield, but what about the general envoys? They fought bloody battles to protect our country, the Tang Dynasty. As the son of the Tang Emperor, I should take the lead.
That's right. As for my age, it's not a big deal. Li Gong looks at it. Although I am young, I am still seven feet tall and strong. I am no worse than an ordinary soldier. How can I not fight? What's more, there are many in history.
Young heroes, Gan Luo's Twelve became the Supreme Minister, Emperor Qin's Thirteen succeeded to the throne, Huo Qubing's Seventeenth was awarded the title of Champion Marquis, heroes have been born in young men since ancient times, these people can all make great achievements, why can't I?"
But I heard Li Ji patting the case and praising him: "What a hero since ancient times. The fact that your Majesty has such an ambition shows that we, the hero of the Tang Dynasty, are adept at martial arts. I am telling the truth. I am about to recommend your Majesty to go to Northern Xinjiang to hone your skills, but I don't know that Your Majesty."
I wish you a try today, which shows your sincerity. Please rest assured, your Majesty’s expedition to Northern Xinjiang will be taken care of by your subordinates. Even if your Majesty’s lips are broken, your Majesty’s Majesty will be urged to persuade the Holy Emperor and the Empress to allow your Majesty’s expedition. I hope your Majesty will be able to do so at that time.
Don't give up on hard work and concentrate on training, only then can you become a young hero."
"Haha, don't worry, Ah Weng. It's not like I don't know my grandson's ability to do justice. If I get the opportunity this time, I will definitely study hard, hone myself, and display my talents, so that I can live up to this passionate man's journey in this world." Li
Xian Xian was overjoyed immediately after receiving Li Ji's assurance, and he patted his chest and said in assurance. This chapter has been completed!