Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Aren't you afraid of accidents happening?"

Li Qiu frowned at this moment and replied: "The Supreme Emperor."

"Now I have [-] soldiers in Huaiyuan City."

"They are all well-equipped elite soldiers."

"Unless Goguryeo is crazy, they dare to kill the envoys sent by Datang."

"And this time Goguryeo suddenly became hostile and confronted me, Datang."

"It became an initiative to seek peace and invite our envoys to Goguryeo."

"There's always something odd about it."

"Although I can't figure out the reason, I always feel that they will never treat our envoy this time."

The Supreme Emperor nodded slightly at this time, and then said: "As for things like this, it is impossible to guess without reliable information."

"However, we can still guess some clues from the big picture."

"Look at the dynasties and dynasties, the founders of the country are all bright and powerful."

"The subjugated are fatuous and weak."

"This Goguryeo has been passed down for several generations even now."

"It has also reached the end of this dynasty."

"Inside them, there have already been signs that the kingship is gradually being emptied."

"Control is getting weaker and weaker."

"Compared to our Datang occupying several of their cities, what they are more afraid of is the internal turmoil in Goguryeo."

"Even losing the whole country."

"This time Goguryeo invited Datang's envoys to visit, I'm afraid they want to use my Datang's power to maintain the stability of his regime."

"Since the envoys of my Tang Dynasty have already entered, just wait patiently."

Hearing this, Li Qiu nodded thoughtfully.

"Then the emperor, if it is true as you said."

"There is an internal problem in Goguryeo, and we are asked to send troops. Will we help or not?"

The Supreme Emperor Li Yuan smiled at the moment, "Help, of course I want to help."

"Even if some people die and some food is spent, I will help as long as I can."

"At that time, you can exchange a few cities and bring back gold, silver and jewelry."

"It's never a loss."

"And more importantly, supporting a decaying tiger with no minions."

"It's much safer than facing a lone wolf who is ambitious and staring at you like a tiger."

"But Li Qiu, you sent your two apprentices to enter Goguryeo so rashly this time."

"It's still too dangerous."

"But you always like to act like this."

Speaking of this, the Supreme Emperor's face became more serious and serious.

"This manpower is sometimes poor."

"No matter how good your martial arts are, you will enter Goguryeo alone like your two apprentices."

"As long as the other party has the intention of harming you, you have no chance of surviving."

"Once you're dead."

"These generals under your command, these confidant officials."

"And your [-] elite cavalry."

"What's the use?"

"So, Li Qiu, you have to remember that your biggest hole card is always to keep yourself alive."

"Only if you are alive is the greatest deterrent to the enemy."

"In a power struggle, the most effective way is always to directly put the other party to death."

"When the opponent is dead, all the weapons and forces in his hands will be useless."

"If you talk about things in the history books, you feel vague."

"Then take a look at the previous prince Jiancheng and Li Yuanji."

"If they don't die, they still have so many troops, so many generals and capable ministers."

"But if you die, everything is over."

"The poorest are their children."

"No one escapes this."

"If one day, you also face such a situation."

"I hope you will remember what I said today."

"Think about your wife, your immature son..."

Chapter 814 I Really Miss Home

Listening to the Supreme Emperor's words, Li Qiu fell into a long silence.

Changes like the Xuanwu Gate were the biggest taboo of the entire Tang Dynasty, especially the entire Chang'an City.

From the princes and nobles to the common people, no one dares to mention it.

And this incident was undoubtedly the biggest blow to a father like the Supreme Emperor.

It should also be the biggest pain in the Supreme Emperor's heart.

But today, in order to warn and teach Li Qiu, the Supreme Emperor even used this incident as an example.

The touch to Li Qiu is naturally incomparably great.

Just when Li Qiu and the Supreme Emperor were discussing this matter.

Far away in Liaodong, Gao Jifu entered the territory of Goguryeo together under the escort of Wang Xuance and Xue Rengui.

Much beyond their expectations.

After they entered Goguryeo, it was far from the dragon's pool and tiger's lair that they had expected.

Or from the hostility of their people, officials, and soldiers.

On the contrary, it is a very high standard and courtesy.

According to the officials on the Goguryeo side, they were ordered by King Rongliu (King of Goguryeo).

Waiting here early, ready to welcome the envoys of the Tang Dynasty to the capital, Pyongyang City.

And judging from what they mean, they are quite eager.

But they were eager, while Gao Jifu and the others were not in a hurry.

This time they entered Goguryeo, but they came with a purpose.

So starting from Huaiyuan City, every time Gao Jifu and his party went to a prefecture or county, they had to stay for a few days.

The more important the military area and the complex terrain, the longer they will stay relatively.

This time when he came to Goguryeo, apart from the elite guards beside him, Gao Jifu also brought a lot of gifts and gold, silver and jewelry.

Whenever he went to a state or county in Goguryeo, he would also make friends with and give gifts to local officials.

And said to them, "I am elegant and good at mountains and rivers. I just entered the place and want to know the customs of mountains and rivers."

"There is something good here, I want to see it."

"I don't know if I can ask for it?"

These Goguryeo officials have already accepted the benefits of Gao Jifu.

My heart has already blossomed with joy.

Naturally, he never refused, and personally took them to travel, everywhere, without any shyness.

During this process, Wang Xuance, Xue Rengui and others also concentrated on recording the terrain here.

Make a mark in your heart.

During this process, Gao Jifu and others were beyond their expectations.

They even met a native of the Central Plains who spoke the same language.

About forty years of age.

After hearing that this group of people were envoys from the Tang Dynasty and the Central Plains, this person rushed over excitedly.

While being stopped by the guards, he yelled.

"My lord, my lords..."

"A certain family is in Liang County, Ruzhou. They joined the army at the end of the Sui Dynasty and stayed here..."

Hearing his shout, Gao Jifu and others hastily stopped the group of guards.

Have the person come up close and speak.

Later, they found out that the man's name was Wang Sheng.

It was at the end of the Sui Dynasty that he joined the army and was defeated in Goguryeo.

It was left here by the Sui Dynasty.

Over the years, I have left my hometown in Goguryeo, and I have been completely trapped here.

There are many others like him around.

At that time, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty conquered Goguryeo three times.

Faint and incompetent generals.

The result was a fiasco every time.

A large number of people in the Central Plains were captured by Goguryeo.

Many soldiers stayed here all their lives.

I look forward to it day and night, but there is no hope of returning home.

Now in the territory of Goguryeo, this man in his [-]s finally met the Central Plains people.

Immediately, tears flowed down.

"Several adults."

"When I came here with the army of the Sui Dynasty, I was only the age of these two young generals."

"But now I don't want to, it's already over forty."

"When I left, there was still an old mother at home."

"My child is still in the woman's womb."

"Now that more than 20 years have passed, I don't even know if my mother is still there?"

"Is my child a boy or a girl?"

"My wife, is she okay now?"

Speaking of his sadness, he knelt down in the direction of the Central Plains with a plop, bowed his head on the ground, and wailed loudly.

"Mother, the child is not filial..."

"I'm afraid I can't give you an old age, so I will die for you."

"And my poor wife and children, as father and husband, day and night, all looking forward to returning home."