Chapter 670: Baekje Becomes a Vassal

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After Silla hosted a banquet to entertain Lee Chong-koo, in fact, the two sides also conducted in-depth negotiations. In fact, any banquet is nonsense, and it seems that the Silla people like to finalize things during meals.

The two sides were met by the top leaders, and the negotiations went very smoothly.

Yi Chongjiu agreed with Silla to set up a fan hall in Youjing and sent officials to stay in Youjing to negotiate and handle the diplomatic affairs between Silla and Zhao. Similarly, the state of Zhao also set up an embassy in Silla. Daezhao's embassy will be located in Silla, Kyoto, Jilin, and a consulate will be set up in Dangxiang City. In addition to the establishment of a consulate in Yukyung, Silla also set up a consulate in the town of Tori and Dengju.

Princess Deman also asked Li Chongjiu to increase his military strength in Dangxiang City, but Li Chongjiu did not agree, but excused himself with insufficient troops now.

After the two sides negotiate the big things, there are some detailed things that need to be finalized, but at this time, there is no need for Li Chongjiu to negotiate, just hand it over to Zhou Zhou and others.

Just as Li Chongjiu was about to leave Dangxiang City, he suddenly heard that Baekje sent an envoy to Dangxiang City to meet Li Chongjiu.

The founding lord of Baekje is Wen Zuo, the son of Goguryeo lord Gao**. After Gao ** became the lord of Goguryeo, he wanted to set up the son of his ex-wife and inherit the position of the lord of the country. And Boiling Stream, Wen Zuo and the others, were born to Zhao Xinu, the wife of the Boiling Stream clan.

Fearing persecution for their half-brother, the two left Goguryeo and came to the south to establish a state. Wen Zuo built the city in the city of consolation, because there were originally ten ministers to assist him, so the country name was Shiji. Later, he conquered the country of the boiling water of the brothers and took in its people. More and more people gathered under his command, and only then did he change the name of the country to Baekje.

Baekje has never had any contact with Da Cho. At this time, it came to the door, but it was quite interesting. It seems that the Silla people have been preventing the Baekje envoys from meeting with Lee Chong-gu, but the current Dangxiang City is actually the territory of the Zhao State, and it is not the Silla people who can call the shots.

Li Chongjiu asked Zhang Xuansu and Gao Tao to meet with Baekje envoys for him. The two sides talked all night, and Zhang Xuansu immediately reported to Li Chongjiu about the situation of the talks between the two sides.

Originally Baekje. When he heard that Lee Chong-gu had captured Goguryeo Pyongyang, the United Kingdom was shocked, in other words, they were scared. Because this time Lee Chong-gu stationed troops in the party, and the sea was full of warships, the king of Baekje was worried about whether Lee Chong-gu would unite with Silla here, which would be unfavorable to Baekje.

You must know that Sihyun, the capital of Baekje, is also within the attack range of the Zhao army's naval warships. Moreover, it is closer to Dengju, the base camp of the Zhao army, and is actually more vulnerable to attack by the navy than Pyongyang.

Lee Chong-gu was able to break through Pyongyang, the strongest Chinese force among the three Korean countries, and of course he was also able to conquer Sihyun. The king of Baekje mobilized the whole country and was ready to fight the invading Zhao army at any time, and at the same time sent important ministers, ministers of Nafa Zuoping, who served as officials, to Dangxiang City. Come and meet Li Chongjiu.

Besides, this Baekje envoy, on the way to Dangxiangcheng, saw the floating sea ship of the Zhao army, and he was even more frightened. He originally came to be worried about seeing the force of Zhao Jun. It's just even more scary. Zhang Xuansu casually intimidated him when he received him, and the Baekje envoy said directly. The king of Baekje was willing to pay tribute to Zhao, and sent his second son to Youjing to study in the country, in fact, he was a hostage of Zhao, and at the same time he was willing to open the port and give Zhao's caravan to and fro, only begging Zhao not to join forces with Silla to attack Baekje.

Li Chongjiu couldn't help laughing when he heard this, he didn't expect it, he just came to Dangxiang City casually, and as a result, Baekje, one of the three Korean countries, was even more frightened.

Li Chongjiu thought for a while and said to Zhang Xuansu: "Zhang Aiqing, how do you think I should reply?" ”

Zhang Xuansu said: "Baekje seems to know how to be afraid, so our army has received the effect of surrendering without a fight." However, Silla and Baekje are feuds, and Baekje has always been close to the Wa Kingdom, so I am afraid that he was only forced to be a minister at this time, not sincerely. What's more, if you really accept Baekje as a vassal, then how can it be good in the event of a conflict between Silla and Baekje. And now the close alliance between Silla and Zhao will also give birth to a gap. ”

Zhang Xuansu is generally inseparable.

Li Chongjiu considered Zhang Xuansu's opinion and said: "I have already planned this matter, so you can do what I say." ”

The next day, the envoy of Baekje stayed awake all night, and after seeing Zhang Xuansu, he stepped forward and said, "Lord Zhang, I don't know if Emperor Zhao is willing to see him today." ”

Zhang Xuansu said immediately: "Emperor Zhao is busy with affairs, I'm afraid I won't see you." ”

The Baekje envoy looked disappointed. Zhang Xuansu said: "But last night I relayed all your words to His Majesty. ”

The Baekje envoy's hand trembled slightly, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you so much, Lord Zhang, I don't know what Your Majesty said?" ”

Zhang Xuansu said with a smile: "His Majesty Emperor Zhao said that there is no need for Baekje to be a minister. ”

The Baekje envoy's face turned pale and said, "His Majesty Emperor Zhao doesn't even want this." ”

"You misunderstood, Your Majesty said that between the name and the truth, it must be the opposite. Goryeo claimed to be subordinate to the Sui, but resisted the Sui army. The Son of Heaven respects all things and does not want to be arrogant, but if he has a country and asks for peace, why should he make Baekje a minister, this is self-esteem and arrogance. ”

Zhang Xuansu immediately moved out the set that Li Chongjiu had said to King Rongliu.

But unlike the mood when King Rongliu said it, the Baekje envoy was shocked when he heard it: "Your Majesty Emperor Zhao, you are really a saint like Yao Shun." ”

Zhang Xuansu nodded in agreement with this statement: "However, His Majesty agreed, the prince of Baekje went to Youjing to study, and His Majesty said that he would not take them as hostages, and I also heard that the lord of Baekje worships Buddha, and His Majesty allowed your country to send a visiting monk to Dazhao." It is also possible for the state of Zhao to send monks to carry Buddhist scriptures to Baekje to promote Buddhism. ”

"Of course, as for whether my Dazhao will attack Baekje that your lord is most concerned about, Your Majesty said that as long as Baekje does not remain hostile to my Dazhao, my Dazhao will not send troops to attack Baekje, and everyone will be on their own side. There is only one enemy of the state of Wu Zhao in Liaodong, and that is Goguryeo. ”

The Baekje envoy couldn't help but breathe a deep sigh of relief when he heard this, especially after hearing the promise that the Zhao army would not attack Baekje.

At that moment, the messenger stood up and said, "I must convey the goodwill of His Majesty Emperor Zhao to my lord, and I hope that between Great Zhao and Baekje can be reconciled forever." ”

"Of course, our majesty has always been very sincere about peace." Zhang Xuansu replied with a smile.

The Baekje envoy had not yet left, but in Li Chongjiu's residence, he welcomed an unpleasant guest.

The sound of water ticking in front of the eaves, a light rain had just fallen, and there was a faint layer of clouds and mist around the residence.

The slender hand stretched out gently, the snow-colored silk sleeves slid down the elbows, the green silk was curled, the pale lips were faint, and the eyebrows were like distant mountains in the rain.

Princess Seungman of Goguryeo was at the bottom of the stairs and cooked tea for Lee Chong-koo.