Chapter 396: Goguryeo Coup
Wang Xuan'er also stayed in the fishing village, lived with Qin Chang, and took over the task of taking care of the little girl from Li Fangchen.
Qin Chang was not resistant to Wang Xuan'er's arrival, but sometimes he was worried that this new big sister would snatch her best brother.
In addition, the happiest is none other than Li Tai.
Follow Li Fangchen to the sea and taste the delicacies of the sea, this kind of free indulgence has not been felt for a long time.
I have to say that Li Tai began to like the monotonous but not boring life by the sea.
The morning sun rises, the twilight sun returns, born by the sea, and survives by the sea.
Comparatively speaking, Chang'an is more noisy.
As mentioned before, Goguryeo handed over the artillery method to Murwei, and the condition put forward was to make Murwei hostile to the Tang Dynasty.
In the face of huge interests, Mu Wei did not hesitate, and soon gathered 20,000 people and marched to the north of the Datang River.
Li Shimin was furious and ordered Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, to lead 30,000 troops and rush to Hebei Province to garrison.
Goguryeo, as the initiator of this war, suddenly coup d'Γ©tat, Gao Jianwu, who had already been overthrown, was completely lifted by Yuangai Suwen to completely lift the last fig leaf.
In three days, Yuangai Suwen established himself as king, followed by the news that Yuangai Suwen raised troops to punish Tang.
It stands to reason that Gao Jianwu is the king of Rongliu established by the Tang Dynasty, and now that Gao Jianwu is dead, Yuangai Suwen, a judge, has become the "master" of Goguryeo.
The 20,000 soldiers and horses of Murwei in advance are just a pretense, and whether Murwei will continue to increase troops in the future, as well as Goguryeo's attitude, are the most critical issues.
Li Xiaogong did not dare to hesitate, and hurriedly marched to Yingzhou, Liaocheng and other places in Hebei Province to garrison.
Yuangai Suwen's ascension did not disrupt Mu Wei's determination to attack the Tang Dynasty.
After speculation by the court officials, it can be determined that a few years ago, Goguryeo was under the control of Yuangae Suwen.
The deal with Murwei was also facilitated by Yuangai Suwen.
Li Shimin reprimanded angrily: "What a Yuan Gai Suwen, borrowing the hand of Mu Wei to divert the attention of the Tang Dynasty, so that it is convenient for him to rise to the throne and rebel, and when he really takes power, the Tang Dynasty is afraid that there will be no excuse to send troops to Goguryeo!" β
In the same month, Goguryeo raised 50,000 troops, intending to unite with Murowei and punish the Tang Dynasty together.
The army of Murwei gathered three thousand meters outside Liaocheng, but the reinforcements of Goguryeo were delayed.
Li Xiaogong was unwilling to wait until the two converged, so he immediately made a decision and hit Mu Wei first.
30,000 against 20,000, no surprise, Murowei failed miserably.
Nine thousand were captured, and the rest had been turned into a handful of loess.
After seven days of fighting, there were still no reinforcements from Goguryeo.
Curious, I was afraid that the secret agent would investigate, but I found that Goguryeo had other plans.
With the help of artillery, Goguryeo conquered three cities in seven days, 50,000 troops swept through Silla, and Baekje was also half-crippled, and it would not be long before the two countries would be annexed by Goguryeo.
Drive wolves, kill people with knives, and even fish in troubled waters.
Goguryeo's wishful thinking this time was so good that the Tang Dynasty was busy fighting with Murowei and didn't notice Goguryeo's methods at all.
With the advent of artillery and gunpowder, the speed of war was accelerated countless times.
Goguryeo, which was already strong and strong, borrowed the name of Murwei, which not only disturbed the sight of the Tang Dynasty, but also made Silla and Baekje lose their vigilance.
When the dust settles, everyone can't help but applaud Yuangai Suwen.
Silla was gone, Baekje was also surrendered, and the letter of state of Yuangai Suwen was sent to Chang'an, asking to become a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty.
As for Murve?
Who cares?
lost 20,000 people, was slapped in the face by Datang, and although he got the secret recipe for artillery, he also completely angered the overlord.
The world has been turned upside down in a month, and the territory of Goguryeo has tripled, if it weren't for the fact that the level of shipbuilding could not keep up, I am afraid that people would have been sent across the ocean to plan for Wadao at this moment.
Today's Goguryeo prince, the eldest son of Yuangai Suwen, Yuannan, came to Chang'an City from Goguryeo.
As a Goguryeo country that has been influenced by Han culture, it is very proficient in the etiquette and language of the Tang Dynasty.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Yuan boy on behalf of my father Wang Yuan Gai Suwen, greetings to you!"
On the third day after Yuan Nan arrived in Chang'an, Li Shimin summoned him to the court.
In the face of the Tang Dynasty's civil and military officials, the Yuan boy did not see any nervousness, but was polite and polite, which made people look very surprised.
If it weren't for his identity, it would have been shown that he was not from the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that from the perspective of temperament alone, there would be no difference from the noble family of the Tang Dynasty.
Yuan boy's posture is very low, this time he came to follow the order of Yuan Gai Suwen to ease the relationship with the Tang Dynasty, so as not to take advantage of the instability of Goguryeo's national strength to send troops to conquer.
Li Shimin looked at Yuan boy with interest, "Yuan Gai Suwen asked you to come to Chang'an, what are you trying to do?" β
Yuangai Suwen presented the letter of state, as well as the treasures brought from the Goguryeo Kingdom, and said respectfully: "May the friendship between Goguryeo and the Tang Dynasty last forever." My father hopes to get His Majesty's reward, and at the same time, Yuan boy also hopes to marry a princess of the Tang Dynasty! β
"Let's not talk about harmony, why do I want to give Yuangai Suwen a reward? Doesn't he know that Gao Jianwu is the king of the Tang Dynasty, and he is the king of the Tang Dynasty, and he can send heavy troops to punish him according to my Tang law! β
Yuan Nan had expected it, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, what Gao Jianwu can do, my father Yuan Gai Suwen can also do." What Gao Jianwu can't do, my father Yuan Gai Suwen can still do. The minister is here, and there is a heavy gift to give to Datang! β
Li Shimin became interested, and couldn't help but say: "I want to know, what is the important gift in your mouth?" β
Yuan Nan nodded, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to the court's inner servant, and asked the other party to present it to the saint.
Li Shimin was shocked when he saw it, stood up and exclaimed: "Is this true? β
All the officials were amazed and wondered what was written in this letter.
Yuan Nan bowed down and said, "Goguryeo minister, meet Your Majesty!" β
This gift represents Goguryeo's submission to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin was moved by a letter, the content of the letter was so surprising to him that he couldn't even refuse, "I want to see the result, if this matter can be done, I will allow him to take a throne!" β
"Yuan boy substitute father, thank you, Your Majesty!"
What is the reason why Li Shimin is so concerned?
It is said that after the dispersal of the dynasty, Li Shimin convened important ministers to discuss matters in the Taiji Palace, and the most important thing was the content of the letter.
It seems that all the courtiers expressed their support for this incident, except for shock. After all, if this thing can really be done, it is enough to be called an immortal achievement!
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty conquered Goguryeo three times, losing countless soldiers and losing countless generals, and Goguryeo's policy of clearing the wilderness and the military strength was indeed not weak, so that countless Sui Dynasty men died in other countries.
Goguryeo even built the three Jingguan Towers to emphasize the fact that the Sui Dynasty was defeated by three expeditions.
What is the profound meaning of the three Beijing views?
Under every Beijing Temple, there are countless Chinese men's bones buried, and every Beijing Temple is made of Chinese men's flesh and blood!
Now that Yuangai Suwen has taken the throne, the first way to ease relations with the Tang Dynasty is to demolish Jingguan and send the bones of the Sui soldiers back to the Tang Dynasty.
How could Li Shimin not agree?
Welcoming back the bones of the ancestors is Li Shimin's obsession.
It must be known that Li Yuan was also a general at the beginning, following Emperor Yang of Sui to the east.
Li Yuan's resentment about the defeat of the Sui Dynasty to Goguryeo even affected Li Shimin, and after ascending the throne, Li Shimin thought that one day, he could drive the expedition in person.
What he Emperor Yang of Sui can't do, I, Li Shimin, can do!
How can you not take the credit of sending it to the door now?
The soldiers who surrendered without a fight, Goguryeo obediently dismantled Jingguan and returned the remains of the soldiers of the Sui Dynasty.
In addition to this, there is one more thing, and that is the artillery of Goguryeo.
If the Tang Dynasty mobilized troops against Goguryeo, the outcome could not be determined.
Today's Tang Dynasty is not ready to go to war with Goguryeo!