Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"It's good to have a look at you..."

Seeing him like this, Wang Xuance and Xue Rengui felt pity for him.

As for Gao Jifu, he had a deeper understanding of this person.

The same deep sigh.

After a while, under the comfort of everyone.

This person finally stopped his grief, and asked with a sigh: "My lords, the previous Sui Dynasty is gone?"

"What about the current Tang Dynasty?"

"And my hometown, Ruzhou, have the people there been safe?"

Listening to his words, Wang Xuance, Xue Rengui and others were all silent.

The three years of drought that year were most severe in Henan and Ruzhou.

It is expected that Wang Sheng's mother, wife and children will not end well.

But Gao Jifu at this time is, after all, much more experienced.

For such a poor man who misses his hometown, his wife, children and mother, why tell him the truth and beat him?

So he smiled and said to him: "More than ten years ago, all the heroes in the world rose together."

"The Sui Dynasty is already dead."

"In my current Tang Dynasty, the emperor is the wise emperor through the ages."

"The generals of the imperial court are brave and good at fighting, and the civil servants are loyal and honest, and they govern the country well."

"Even the Turks north of the Tang Dynasty have been completely wiped out by my Tang Dynasty."

"There is also the entire western Liaoning region, as well as Huaiyuan City, the gateway to eastern Liaoning, which have also belonged to my Datang."

"This time we are on a mission to Goguryeo, and we may be talking about many things."

"As for your hometown, everything is fine."

"Now our Tang Dynasty is far better than that of the Sui Dynasty, and the common people can have enough to eat for three dollars per bucket of rice."

"I believe that one day, sooner or later, you Han Chinese stranded in Goguryeo will all have the opportunity to return to their hometown."

"Reunite with your family."

Listening to Gao Jifu's words, Wang Sheng had a smile on his face and tears at the same time.

Bowed repeatedly to Gao Jifu and others, thank you.

On the second day, it was probably Wang Sheng who brought the news back and spread it.

More and more people know that there are envoys from it.

Ever since, early in the morning, outside the residence of Gao Jifu and others, a dense crowd had already gathered.

These people, like Wang Sheng, were poor people who stayed here during the Sui Dynasty.

When Gao Jifu, Wang Xuance and others opened the gate of the courtyard and saw this group of people.

An old man with gray hair and beard knelt tremblingly in front of Gao Jifu.

"Sirs, my name is Zheng Jiu, from Ding'an, Ningzhou."

"During the Daye years, he followed the army and stayed here."

"Now I'm in my sixties."

"My legs and feet are inconvenient, and I don't expect to be able to return to my hometown alive."

"Now, my two sons have grown up long ago, and they are both in their forties."

"This letter was written by someone I entrusted."

"Please, my lord, take it back for me."

"Tell me the boys that I'm all right here by myself."

"Even if he died, there were kind-hearted neighbors, and his comrades helped him to bury him."

"Don't miss it."

"This little money is what I have worked so hard to save over the years."

"Not much, let them not be disgusted."

"Oh... my lord, I really miss home."

"Even if I die, I can take another look at the hometown where I was born and raised..."

Chapter 815 King Rongliu's Appeal

Not only Zheng Jiu.

Surrounded here, there are also densely packed Han Chinese stranded here.

At this moment, they also hope to see the envoys from the Central Plains.

It would be even better if I could help send a letter home.

More than 600 years ago, people's obsession with their hometown was even more deeply rooted in their bones.

Just like what they said.

Every year and every day of staying here in Goguryeo, they all miss their hometown.

And the unknowing parents, wives and children at home...

For them, Gao Jifu always treated them kindly.

For their request, also agree to come down.

Let them leave all the letters to send back.

This time Gao Jifu brought it back with him when he returned.

Although 20 years have passed.

The land of the Central Plains has experienced various tribulations and famines.

Most likely their relatives are long gone.

But Gao Jifu still left them with an ardent hope.

look forward to...

Soon, the news that the envoys of the Tang Dynasty came to Goguryeo spread like a hurricane.

Whenever Gao Jifu and his party came to a certain place.

There will be a lot of people from the Sui Dynasty crowded here.

Those who look at it and cry are all over the countryside.

A few days later, Gao Jifu and his party finally arrived at Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo.

I finally met King Rongliu, the king of Goguryeo.

And their supreme commander Yuan Gaisuwen.

Contrary to the expectations of Gao Jifu and others, this time King Rongliu received their specifications and banquet.

They are all unimaginably high.

Directly use the welcome specifications of the prime minister and capital of a country.

For this series of various anomalies.

It also made Gao Jifu and the others more vigilant in their hearts.

Until two days later, King Rongliu secretly summoned Empress Gao Jifu alone.

Only then did Gao Jifu finally understand Goguryeo's true intentions.

As analyzed by the Supreme Emperor.

In today's Goguryeo, the power of the royal family is clearly falling.

Indistinctly, the military and political power of the entire Goguryeo was about to fall into the hands of the regent Yuan Gai Suwen. Even King Rongliu felt faintly frightened and lost control of his own country.

It is precisely because of this that Goguryeo has reached the point where it has to eradicate Yuangai Suwen and take back its own power.

Ever since, he also set his sights on Datang.

As long as there is Datang's support.

Especially with the help of the [-] elite Youzhou Army in Huaiyuan City.

I believe that Goguryeo will be able to stabilize very quickly.

Complete the eradication of powerful ministers.

King Rongliu also made a condition to Gao Jifu at the same time.

As long as the Tang Dynasty can agree to this request.

Then the seven cities in western Liaoning were given to Datang.

At the same time, there are also a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry given as rewards.

After listening to his request.

Gao Jifu frowned.

"King Rongliu, I will definitely report your request to His Majesty as quickly as possible and truthfully."

"But in my estimation."

"Our Tang Dynasty is currently deploying troops everywhere, and the money and food in the country are also stretched."

"At that time, there will be a lot of opposition from the court."

"Our Majesty may not take the trouble to attack far away and easily mobilize troops."

"Especially the reward you gave, it's really too cheap."

"These seven cities in western Liaoning, no matter what, are already firmly under the control of my Tang Dynasty."

"Essentially, the conditions you offer are nothing more than gold, silver and jewelry."

"Clearly this benefit is not enough."

Listening to his words, King Rongliu of Goguryeo also changed his face greatly.

I want to quarrel with him about the ownership of the seven cities in western Liaoning.

But in the current political environment, it is meaningless for him to argue with an envoy from the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing that King Rongliu's complexion became more and more ugly, Gao Jifu finally took advantage of this opportunity.

Brings up something he's always wanted to say.

"King Rongliu, don't worry."

"The thing you want to do may not necessarily be hopeless."

"At present, in Datang, it is indeed quite difficult to operate money and food."

"The main army was used in the wars with the Western Turks and the countries of the Western Regions."

"However, Chen Bing's Youzhou Army in Huaiyuan City belongs exclusively to the army under the rule of our Great Tang King Beiping."

"And all along, all the supply and demand expenses of the Youzhou Army, as well as the loss of food and salaries, have all been borne by Youzhou itself."

"The consistent mobilization of the Youzhou Army, those courtiers seldom get involved."

"If you can persuade King Peiping, let him ask His Majesty."

"There's a good chance that this will happen."

"And I happen to have some chance with the King of Peking."

Hearing this, King Rongliu's eyes could not help but brighten.

"I have heard about this Youzhou king of your Tang Dynasty."