The ambush outside Omori City was only to take advantage of the Japanese army to underestimate the enemy, otherwise with 300 Tang troops and 800 pirates, it might not be able to defeat and defeat 2,000 Japanese troops.

Therefore, after the defeat of the Japanese army, the Tang army ordered to withdraw to Omori Castle and hold on, and then wait for reinforcements from the naval division.

With the garrison of Omori Castle, it was not easy for the Japanese army to capture it in a short time, and Omori Castle had its own dock, so it could leave by boat at any time.

Just give up Omori Castle, and the mining area will fall into an even more disadvantageous situation.

After receiving the defeat of his vanguard troops, he was immediately annoyed and angry, so he led a large army in rapid pursuit, wanting to take Omori Castle and then teach those pirates a harsh lesson.

But soon, the army of the Yi Dynasty hit a wall under Omori Castle and attacked for several days, not only failed to attack Omori Castle, but also lost thousands of soldiers.

At this time, the Banyi Dynasty pinned his hopes on the side of the Sailor Division, but soon waited for the news of the annihilation of the Sailor Division.

The destruction of the naval division, coupled with the poor attack on Omori Castle and the mining area, the remaining Japanese army was demoralized for a while.

Just when the Japanese army was in an awkward situation, reinforcements from the pirates arrived.

Two thousand Tang troops and four thousand pirates arrived at Omori Castle at night and took the opportunity to attack the Japanese army camp.

Originally, the sneak attack made the Japanese army a little panicked, but as a result, the 2,000 elite Tang army also came out, making tens of thousands of Japanese troops under Dasen City fall into panic.

That night, the Japanese army was defeated.

Only then did Ban Yichao become convinced that the pirates were indeed supported by the Tang people, and that the Tang army directly joined the battle.

There is no doubt that when the news of the two defeats of the Naval Division and Omori Castle reached Heiankyo in the Wa Kingdom one after another, the turmoil caused was not small.

Fujiwara Tokihei directly took the opportunity to really attack Sugawara Michi!

The loss of 20,000 troops was not a trivial matter for the Wa kingdom, which had a population of only a few million.

Although it won't hurt the muscles and bones, if there is no explanation for this matter, how can we calm the anger of the national guards of those countries that sent troops?

"Your Majesty the Emperor, up to now, there have been twelve kingdoms guarding the upper and sparse provinces, hoping to severely punish those who were defeated."

Fujiwara Tokihei didn't care if the timing was right or not, and now that the local country was also dissatisfied with Sugawara Michizane, he began to find a way to get rid of this political enemy.

"Twelve national guards? How is there so much? The young Emperor Daigo was also a little shocked.

"Your Majesty, in addition to Harima, An Yun and other foreign countries that directly sent troops, there are also Kyushu and other countries that have also been guarded.

Nowadays, piracy is rampant in Silla, and Sugawara Michizane, as the right minister, has a great dereliction of duty. If there is no good outcome, the ministers are worried that these national guards will be even more dissatisfied, which will cause riots. Fujiwara Tokihei exaggerated as he spoke.

Emperor Daigo was young after all, so he didn't understand this, and he was a little frightened for a while.

"Aiqing Sugawara, what the hell is going on? Why would an army of 20,000 fail? Emperor Daigo asked.

This defeat was not just a loss of 20,000 troops. After the pirates resumed their occupation of Izumo and Iwami, a large number of pirates poured in from Nagato Province, and even Bigo and Yasuki fell to most of them.

The number of pirates who appeared in the Wa Kingdom also increased suddenly.

Sugawara Michizane replied, "Your Majesty." According to the reports of the Banyi Dynasty and other generals, this defeat was due to the fact that there were still a certain number of Tang troops in the ranks of the pirates.

Our sailors were also defeated by the Tang people's sailors.

Now it can be confirmed that it is indeed the Tang people who support these Han Kou behind their backs, so Han Kou has the strength to plunder the Japanese State. ”

"The right minister's words are no different from nonsense." Fujiwara said flatly.

"Sugawara Aiqing, since you said that it is related to the Tang people, why do the Tang people support Han Kou?" Emperor Daigo was a little puzzled.

"Back to Your Majesty, it's because Iwami has a big silver mine. It is reported that within last year, Han Kou, who was supported by the Tang people, transported tens of thousands of catties of silver ingots from Iwami Province and exchanged them for the currency of the Tang people, which is 160,000 yuan, which is the highest income of our national treasury.

Your Majesty, if we can retake this place and exploit it vigorously, the revenue of the treasury will be greatly increased. Sugawara Michizane said in a sincere tone.

"It's easy for the right minister to say, we have already lost 20,000 troops, how many troops can we gather to recapture Iwami Province?" Fujiwara Tokihei Yin and Yang Strange Qidao.

"You..." Seeing that Fujiwara Tokihei didn't forget to squeeze himself at this time, Sugawara Michizane was very annoyed, "Your Majesty, since Iwami has a state-owned silver mine, we can't let Han Kou occupy it all the time." Since it is the Tang people who support Han Kou behind their backs, we may have to start with the Tang people to understand why the Tang people support Han Kou.

As long as there is no support from the Tang people, Han Kou has nothing to fear. ”

"You're light! Before, it was the civil strife of the Tang people that the right minister said, what if it was a local warlord of the Tang people who supported Han Kou? Fujiwara asked really.

"Then you have to send someone to Datang to understand the situation." Sugawara Michizane hesitated for a moment and said.

"Your Majesty!" Fujiwara Tokihei suddenly bowed to Emperor Daigo, "The flood of Han Kou has a lot to do with the unfavorable pacification of the right minister. Since the right minister offered to send an envoy to the Tang Dynasty, the minister suggested that the right minister should personally lead the mission, which can be regarded as atonement for the crime. ”

If he can take the opportunity to drive Sugawara Michizane to Datang, Fujiwara Tokihei will have the opportunity to clean up Sugawara Michizane's henchmen and weaken his power.

When the other party comes back from Datang, he will deal with Sugawara Michizane himself. Or be bold and let people get rid of Sugawara Michizane on the way, so that he can't come back at all.

"Your Majesty, the minister is very old...

Sugawara Michizane never guessed Fujiwara Tokihei's tricks, if he left Heiankyo at this time, there would be no one to check and balance the other party.

"Sugawara Aiqing, it is not good to conquer Han Kou, you are indeed responsible. Since the suggestion of sending the envoy to Datang was put forward by you, then you should personally lead the delegation to Datang, and the selection of the members of the mission will be completed by the two ministers. Thinking that so many kokumori needed an explanation, Emperor Daigo, who was overwhelmed with fear, could only choose to let Sugawara Michizane bear the blame.

"Obey the order!"

Hearing the emperor's consent, Fujiwara Tokihei immediately took the order.

Sugawara Michizane wanted to refute, but seeing the emperor's resolute attitude, he swallowed back the words he wanted to speak, and raised his hand helplessly to salute, "The minister obeys the order!" ”

Leaving the palace, Fujiwara Tokihei looked at Sugawara Michizane, who was a little lost, and was quite proud, "Congratulations to the right minister for once again serving as the envoy of the Tang Mission." ”

"Minister Zuo's treacherous plan succeeded, I'm very happy!" Sugawara Michizane snorted coldly.

How can you say that? It's a good thing to go to Datang. By the way, the deputy envoy of the mission has not yet been decided, so this official will recommend one to the right minister. Sanshan Qingxing, under the tutelage of Jushi Wenxiong, learned the Chinese language and the hundred schools of thought of the sons of the Tang Dynasty, and the essentials of articles and classics, and had a deep foundation in Sinology.

This official thinks that he is still good as a deputy envoy, and he can help the right minister! Fujiwara Tokihei said with a smile.

"Whatever!"

Sugawara Michizane replied with an unkind look, and then brushed his sleeves away.