Chapter 211: Negotiations with Goryeo

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Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng were dumbfounded when they heard it, thinking that if these words were said in the imperial court, they were afraid that Hu Sizheng would have been impeached by the imperial historian I don't know how many times, but I was afraid that the **** Yang Guang would not tolerate such words and deeds.

At this moment, I heard the words of Yuming and Hu Sizheng who were so faceless and unwilling to compromise at all. Gao Jian's arrogance also fell, after all, his task was to reach an agreement, not to negotiate with the Sui army.

He then softened a little and said, "I don't know what concession Marshal Yu made?" It's impossible for me to let go of these 280,000 captives in Goryeo, right? ”

"I can allow you to leave and come to ......," Woo Myung said here, but suddenly realized that if he didn't give the Goryeo monarchs land, these people really had nowhere to go. Jihe Silla may not dare to take them in, so should these people cross the Tsushima Strait to Japan?

"Strait? By the way, I thought of a place! Yu Ming suddenly had an idea in his heart.

He then said, "I know that on the southern edge of the Korean Peninsula, there is a big island called Jeju Island. The climate is warm and humid, and the products are abundant, enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. You go back and talk to Gao Yuan, and if he is willing to live on that island, I can agree that all the Goryeo who are willing to leave will go to Jeju Island with him, and promise to keep him safe for the rest of his life. ”

Jeju Island is not far from the coast of the Korean Peninsula and is across the sea from Jeju. Gao Jian had also heard of that place.

But he hesitated a little and said: "That island is good, but it seems that there are 2,000 Ji troops on the island, and we will go up, but we are afraid that they will ......."

"Haha! Gao Jian, you have also been worried! If you don't agree. We're going to cut off all their heads and make them into a Kyoto view! Guo Yi patted the saber on his waist and laughed.

Gao Jian's heart suddenly jumped in shock, and he nodded hurriedly: "That is the case, Gao has no objections, so I will go back and report to Your Majesty and ask him to decide!" ”

Yu Ming nodded, and then waved his hand: "Then you go back and discuss!" I'll give you a few days to prepare, and if we can't get along, we'll start the siege on the morning of the fourth day!" ”

Gao Jian's heart sank, he bowed and saluted, and then wanted to turn around and leave.

But at this time, Cheng Yanjin smiled and stopped him: "Gao Jian, we have to check it first to see if it is the person who was captured by our Sui army, in case you take some people to pretend to be fooled by us." ”

He likes to talk to hurt others the most, so naturally he will not let go of this opportunity to humiliate the Koreans.

"Well, what you said about biting gold also makes sense. We have to test the people first, it is really the captured Sui army soldiers, and we can agree! In front of outsiders, Yuming will naturally only stand on the side of his subordinates.

Gao Jian's face turned pale with anger, but he was under the eaves and had to bow his head. He had no choice but to swallow his anger and say, "Don't worry, everyone! We Koreans have always kept our word and will never pretend to be someone casually. Marshal Yu sent someone to inquire and check, and he could know the truth and falsehood! ”

With that, he left in a huff.

After he left, everyone in the tent looked nervous.

Luo Shixin was a little reluctant and said: "Marshal, do you really plan to let the Goryeo monarchs leave?" This release will let the tiger return to the mountain. If they start a mess again in the future, it will be a big headache for us! ”

Guo Yi also said: "Marshal, there can't be a woman's kindness at this time, if you don't cut the grass and don't eradicate the roots, there will be endless troubles!" ”

However, there are also many people who are in favor of releasing them. For example, Qin Qiong said: "Shixin, how can you do it if you don't let people go?" Do we allow our comrades to be killed by the Koreans? ”

Red Sleeves also said with an unbearable expression: "It's quite pitiful for them to be captured." If I still abandon them and ignore them, I can't do it with red sleeves! ”

For example, Wei Chi Jingde and Qin Qiong and others thought that people should be saved, but the Goryeo monarchs and ministers could not let them go. But in this way, there is only one way: that is, after saving the people, send an army to hunt down Gao Yuan and his party.

But in doing so, wouldn't it trap Yuming in a place of faithlessness and righteousness? This is even more undesirable for Yuming, who aspires to dominate the world.

At this time, Hu Sizheng has been thinking about it, as if he is thinking of a way. After a moment, he frowned and said: "Marshal don't worry, Hu has already figured out a way, you can kill two birds with one stone!" ”

"Oh? What's the solution? Hu Junshi is coming quickly! "Yuming is actually struggling with this matter. If you don't save the prisoners, you will be ruthless and unjust, whether it is your own subordinates or Yang Guang, so that it is difficult to explain in front of the world. But if you save these people, you are worried about raising tigers. In the future, when he led his army to conquer the Central Plains, this Gao Yuan was in chaos in the rear.

Hu Sizheng waved the goose feather fan in his hand lightly, and then said lightly: "I must put it!" The marshal must establish an image of benevolence, trustworthiness, and love for soldiers in front of the people of the world. And Gao Yuan and the others can't be eliminated without getting rid of them, and they can't be trusted with these Koreans. They may be honest now, but when they have the opportunity in the future, they will be in trouble. So, be sure to run them away. It's just that we can't do it, we can leave it to Ji or Silla to deal with! ”

"Ji or Silla?" After hearing this, Wei Chi Jingde frowned and said, "Lord Hu, do you want to use a borrowed knife to kill people?" ”

"This is a good plan, but I'm afraid that Jihe Silla will not take corn from our fire. We don't have any friendship with the Silla people, and the Heji people are even more hostile, how can they help us solve Gao Yuan? Cheng Yanjin was also a little puzzled.

Several generals didn't figure it out, but the two officers quickly figured out the joints.

Du Ruhui took the lead in patting his head and said, "Xia Guan understands!" Lord Hu is really powerful, in this way, whether it is Silla or Ji, I am afraid that they will have to compete to please the marshal first. ”

"Lord Du, can you explain in detail, we haven't figured it out yet." Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin hurriedly asked.

Du Ruhan smiled and said, "After we destroyed Goryeo, the army approached the border between Ji and Silla. These two countries are not as strong as Goryeo, and don't you say that the kings of these two countries are not afraid that we will attack them? At this point, as long as we send an envoy to hint to them, the remnants of Goryeo have fled to Jeju Island. However, it is far away from the garrison of our army, and it is inconvenient to conquer. As long as they are willing to send troops to solve this scourge for us. Then we are willing to be friendly with them...... You say, will the kings of Ji and Silla compete to send troops to conquer Gao Yuan? ”

When Du Ruhui said this, the generals suddenly realized.

Wei Zheng also added: "Wei proposed that the marshal could send two envoys to Ji and Silla respectively, stating that the past matter could not be investigated. Now the Great Sui troops are pressing directly on the Korean Peninsula. Hinting at Jeju and Silla, whoever can take the lead in destroying Jeju Island can form an alliance with them and help them destroy another country. In this way, not only can the remnants of Goryeo be eradicated, but also the two countries can be provoked to war. When they're exhausted. Our army pressed in again and wiped out the two countries in one fell swoop...... If you come, you will never have troubles in the future, and you will have no worries in the future! ”

After Yu Ming heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he thought that this was a good way. At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh: The people under him are all Confucian scholars who pay attention to benevolence, righteousness and morality on the surface, but when they use conspiracies and tricks, they are really more powerful than the other. In this regard, he can really be regarded as a kind angel compared to them.

"Good! Then act according to the words of the military advisor! Yu Ming stood tall at this time, glanced at the generals in the tent and said, "In the future, let's see if the Goryeo people have captured so many of our soldiers." Do you have the qualifications to bargain with us! ”

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Originally, Yuming thought that after Gao Jian went back, he would have to discuss with Gao Yuan for two days before he could make a decision. But what he didn't expect was that early the next morning, Gao Jian came to reply, saying that Gao Yuan completely agreed to Sui Jun's request. He was willing to take his concubines and members of the clan, as well as some ministers of the guard who were loyal to him, and retreat to Jeju Island. And return the city of Pyongyang and the previously captured Sui soldiers and Sui Dynasty people to the Great Sui.

Yu Ming and a group of Sui army generals were also very happy when they heard about it, so they led the army to follow Gao Jian and his party to the prisoner of war camp where the Sui army prisoners were held to check and see if these people were really Sui people.

The Koreans built a large prisoner of war camp inside and outside Pyongyang, and this time all the Sui prisoners were moved to the prisoner of war camp outside the city for inspection.

After Yu Ming and the others arrived, they also felt shocked, only to see that the camp was full of low and dilapidated tents, sewage flowing, and men sitting around with dirty bodies and shabby clothes. These people were depressed, mentally numb, and staring at the sky with godless eyes. Many were still handcuffed and shackled, and some were still tied with ropes.

Seeing Yu Ming and his party riding over, these people finally had some reaction, staring at them with shocked eyes. I wonder who these gorgeously dressed cavalrymen who don't look like the Goryeo people?

A moment later, a middle-aged man in the crowd with handcuffs on his hands suddenly shouted excitedly: "Come and see, everyone! These people are not Goryeo soldiers, but Sui troops! It is our cavalry of the Great Sui. ”

The hoarse voice with a Shandong accent made these filthy-faced captives agitated. Originally, these slaves were all staring blankly with their heads bowed, standing in the crowd waiting to be disposed of.

After hearing the man's words at this moment, they all raised their heads, brushed away the long hair hanging in front of them, and stared at the person in front of them with wide eyes. They all looked surprised.

"That's right! It's true, it's really the cavalry of the Great Sui! Another young captive shouted.

"That's true! They wore the Mingguang armor of the Great Sui, held the standard cavalry spear of the Great Sui, and the horses they rode were also Arab war horses purchased from Da Shi, which were generally only ridden by senior generals of the Great Sui. This is something that the Koreans do not have! ”

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