The Tang Dynasty is an exciting and magnificent era, and it is a rare shining point in Chinese history.

However, that doesn't mean it's perfect.

It will still make mistakes, it will still decline, and its rulers will still make stupid moves.

In real history, after the destruction of Goguryeo, the Tang monarchs and ministers did not pay enough attention to the eastern peninsula and did not manage it with heart, but quickly shifted the strategic focus to Tibet, which was a huge mistake made by the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, there are various objective reasons for this mistake.

For example, Li Zhi's physical condition was already relatively poor at that time, such as the war consumed huge national strength, such as Tubo's constant provocations on the border, and so on.

These reasons also forced the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty to shift their strategic focus, and the peninsula that had just been defeated was really difficult to take into account.

Now that Datang has Li Qinzai, everything is different.

There are some things that must be nipped in the bud as soon as possible.

Li Qinzai's face was cloudy, and Song Sen looked at him puzzled.

For Song Sen, the affairs of the peninsula were too far away for him.

He didn't know why Li Xiangong looked so solemn after hearing that Silla was giving gifts in Chang'an.

"Li Xiangong, cough, if you are fine, go down to the official...... Say goodbye first? Song Sen said cautiously.

Li Qinzai said absentmindedly: "Old Song has worked hard, don't leave in a hurry, stay and have a meal......"

Song Sen said in surprise: "Li Xiangong, are you crazy? This is the first time you have taken the initiative to stay with the official to eat, and the lower officials are so frightened! ”

Li Qinzai finally came back to his senses: "Huh? Did I keep you? No, you heard me wrong, it's not early, everyone is busy, so I won't leave ......."

Before he finished speaking, Song Sen rushed towards the front hall with an arrow step, and said in his mouth: "Li County Gong is a guest, how dare the lower officials refuse, I have heard for a long time that the delicacies of your mansion are a must for Chang'an, and today the lower officials have a good mouth!" Thank you Li County Gongkang. ”

Li Qinzai opened his mouth, after this product was promoted to an official, it is not clear whether his ability has grown, but his face is indeed getting thicker and thicker.

Can't you hear what kind words are called? People are sophisticated and feed the dogs......

And he came to the door empty-handed.

Of course, Li Qinzai is not stingy to that extent, Song Sen is an old friend, and he has helped him a lot, so he still doesn't mind letting him have a meal.

The delicacies of the Guogong Mansion are worthy of their reputation, Song Sen devoured them, and there was a sound of sizzling during the banquet, just listening to the sound made an appetite, and the pigs had never been so happy eating swill, which was very face-saving.

Rubbing rice and rubbing rice, Song Sen's etiquette is still very measured, knowing that this is the Guogong Mansion, and it is already a big face for him to be a six-grade official to have a meal, and he will not touch a drop of wine.

The class is here, and Song Sen knows that he is not qualified to drink freely in the Guogong Mansion, and that is not something that an official of his level can do.

After eating four bowls of rice, Song Sen finally ate it, put down the bowl quickly, and bowed to Li Qinzai with a round belly.

"Thank you Li County Gong, you can have a meal in the Ying Mansion, Xia Guan has the capital to brag about in his life, and the delicacies of your mansion make Xia Guan's life unforgettable."

Li Qinzai stared blankly at the mess of cups and plates on the low table opposite, and sighed: "It can be seen that you really don't see anything outside, when I went to Bingzhou for disaster relief, those refugees were just like that......"

Song Sen smiled embarrassedly: "Forgive the official for being rude, it's really the delicacies of your mansion are too delicious, and the lower official will let go of his belly and eat happily for a while." ”

"My food can't be eaten for nothing, right?"

Song Sen was stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "No wonder Li County Gong is so generous today, he was waiting for me here, I don't know what Li County Gong commanded?" ”

"Small matter, don't make you embarrassed, send two clever subordinates to spread the news that the envoys of Silla State have bribed my courtiers on a large scale, especially let Liu Renliang know."

"Liu Renliang?"

Li Qin smiled: "Although Liu Renliang's old man has a high smelly problem, I have to say that people's eyes are really accurate, and they know that Baekje can't be invited to outsiders, and his eyes can't be mixed with sand, so he will know how to do it." ”

Song Sen said puzzledly: "Your Majesty is very fond of Li Xiangong, if Li Xiangong advocates that the Tang Dynasty should not give up Baekje after the destruction of Goguryeo, why don't you directly advise Your Majesty, but instead borrow Liu Renliang's hand?" ”

Li Qinzai said leisurely: "Someone is willing to charge, why should I risk this? You just need to help me reveal this news to Liu Renliang in a casual way,"

Song Sen smiled lightly: "This can be offset by the official's meal money?" It's too easy. ”

"I found that you are really honest sometimes, heh, Chenghui, two times for food, thank you."

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Song Sen's meal was really not in vain, and his work after eating was indeed very neat.

After a day's work, news from the government and the opposition in Chang'an was flying all over the sky.

Originally, the recent news hotspot in Chang'an City was the envoys of various countries to congratulate, for the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, this is a very long-term matter, the court and the people are full of joy and discussion, and the national pride is unprecedentedly high.

However, the next day, a piece of news from Chang'an City finally lowered the temperature of this pride.

After the envoys of Silla entered Beijing, they were restless and dared to openly bribe the Tang Dynasty ministers, and the courtiers took bribes of about 20 people, all of whom were senior members of the court.

Rumors are disturbing, and there are different opinions in the court, and those who have good deeds are naturally curious.

Silla was a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, its country was barren and depended on the sea for its livelihood, and the lord of the country was willing to pay such a price to bribe the Tang Dynasty ministers, what did they want?

It can't be that the lord of Silla is anxious for justice and righteousness, and voluntarily scatters his family wealth to help the Tang Dynasty alleviate poverty, right?

People haven't reached that level yet.

So the rumors have a sequel.

The reason why Silla paid such a huge price to bribe the Tang Dynasty ministers was because they wanted the bribed officials to initiate a court council and suggest that the imperial court hand over the land of the former Baekje Kingdom to the Silla Kingdom after the destruction of Goguryeo.

Public opinion in Chang'an City suddenly boiled.

Originally, although the people talked a lot about national affairs, they did not have enough knowledge.

Whether Baekje is abandoned or left behind, the people have their own sayings.

However, the envoys of Silla secretly gave gifts to courtiers, and this move made people have to be suspicious.

Without great benefits, would you pay such a big price for no reason, just to persuade Datang to withdraw its troops from Baekje?

You Silla gained benefits from occupying Baekje, so on the other hand, did Datang suffer a big loss?

This is not kind, why should I give you Silla the land that my Tang Jian'er fell? When the Tang and Luo coalition forces attacked Baekje, you Silla were only responsible for logistics and transportation, and it was our Tang soldiers who charged ahead.

Now that Baekje has destroyed the country, you Silla want to come and pick the fruit.

The crowd was indignant and uproarious.

These rumors spread, disrupting the entire plan of the Silla envoys.