Datang's free and easy concubine

Chapter 897

Although few people in the government and the opposition knew that the emperor would personally conquest, Princess Changle did, because Su Cheng didn't hide it from her at all.

So after knowing that the envoys from Silla came to Chang'an, Princess Changle immediately felt a little bit in her heart, because it meant that Su Cheng was not far away from the expedition.

And she had no reason to stop Su Cheng from going out, because even the emperor was on his own, so Su Cheng would definitely accompany him.

Just as she was thinking about something, Princess Changle turned her head when she heard the footsteps. Seeing it was Su Cheng, she quickly stood up, smiled and said, "Lang Jun is back?"

Su Cheng sat down beside her, held her in his arms and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"

Princess Changle pursed her lips and said, "No, I didn't think about anything."

Su Cheng said softly, "Have you heard about the envoys from Silla entering Beijing?"

Princess Changle nodded slightly when she heard this, and said in a low voice: "Silla's envoys have entered the palace, so the army will be going out soon, right?"

Su Cheng gently groped her back, and said with a smile: "Who knows, this is not a trivial matter, and the court doesn't know how to argue, and when it will be!"

Princess Changle couldn't help but her eyes lit up when she heard this, and she asked, "Isn't it just a matter of talking and not going out?"

Su Cheng said with a smile: "You don't know your father's temperament. He is talented and general, and the universe is arbitrary. It is his dream to conquer Goguryeo. How could he miss such an opportunity? The result is doomed!"

Princess Changle was right after thinking about it, and the glimmer of hope in her heart was shattered.

Su Cheng smiled and said in relief: "I am also in charge of the Shenji Battalion when I accompany you on the expedition, and the Shenji Battalion can't charge into the battle. The biggest function is to suppress it from a distance when attacking the city. You can rest assured."

Princess Changle didn't nod her head when she heard this. Both muskets and cannons shot from a long distance, so Su Cheng would not lead the charge, and the danger was undoubtedly much smaller.

And if you want to say where the safest place is to go out, of course it is the safest side of the father.

Princess Changle smiled and said: "I know what Lang Jun said, but I feel very sad when I think that Lang Jun is going to go to war."

Su Cheng pondered and said: "I'm busy with China affairs, Your Majesty's personal conquest will not be too long!"

Princess Changle felt relieved when she heard this. Su Cheng was right. If the emperor wanted to take the imperial conquest himself, it would be impossible for him to leave Chang'an for too long.

"The arrival of the Silla envoys can be said to have caused an uproar in Chang'an. I heard that there are discussions everywhere!" Princess Changle said.

Su Cheng nodded and said, "Yes, tomorrow's court meeting will definitely be extremely lively!"

Princess Changle said softly: "Then Lang Jun has a good rest and has recovered enough energy!"

Su Cheng nodded with a smile and said, "You must recharge your spirits and watch a show tomorrow!"

Princess Changle was speechless after hearing this. What she meant was that Su Cheng had enough energy to help his father, but it never occurred to Su Cheng that he wanted to have enough energy to go to the theater!

Today's Great Court Meeting is particularly eye-catching. It can be said that almost all the courtiers who are qualified to participate in the Great Court Meeting have come.

Before entering the palace, the courtiers gathered in groups of three or four to discuss, talking about spit flying all over the place.

Of course Su Cheng was standing in the queue of generals, while Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and others were spitting and talking.

There was a slap of the whip, and the front of the hall suddenly fell silent.

"Ascension hall!"

"See Your Majesty!"

"All the ministers are exempted from gifts!"

Li Shimin glanced across the group of officials, and found that everyone's faces were very serious.

In this regard, he is not surprised, he has long been aware of the discussions of the government and the opposition.

After seeing the ceremony, the hall suddenly fell silent, and no officials rushed out as usual.

Because of the envoy of Silla, the important ministers who originally had other affairs have also put down for the time being. At this time, neither the emperor nor the ministers are in the mood to deal with other things.

The main hall in front of him was very tense, Honglu Temple came out, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the envoys of Silla came to the court, saying that Silla was invaded by Goguryeo, and asked the Tang Dynasty to send troops to help, please show your majesty!"

The hall is still very quiet, because everyone has known about it for a long time.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "I already know about this, and I have also read the letter of credence of the Queen of Silla, everyone should listen to it too!"

Eunuch Yao quickly unfolded Silla's letter of credence, and then began to read it in a correct manner.

The loud voice echoed in the hall, and all the courtiers listened with breathless concentration, listening very seriously.

After Eunuch Yao finished reading the letter of state, Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Last winter, Lord Rong once told me that Goguryeo's army seemed to be planning to move. After hearing about it, I made some preparations!"

"But I didn't expect Goguryeo to attack Silla with all its troops. I was shocked and angry when I heard about it. This matter is no small matter!"

"Come here, announce that the envoys of Goguryeo are going to the palace, and I want to personally ask about the specific situation!"

"Xuan Goguryeo's envoys go to the palace!"

Following the eunuch's loud decree, a man and a woman walked into the hall under the guidance of the eunuch.

The woman is naturally Kim Seung-man, the younger sister of the Queen of Silla, and the man is Jin Wenzhi, the envoy.

"Foreign minister Jin Wenzhi pays homage to His Majesty!"

"Princess Kim Seung-man of Silla pays her respects to Your Majesty!"

The courtiers are all well-informed people, and most of them know something about Silla. Even if they don't, they understand after yesterday's heated discussion.

So everyone knows that this Princess of Silla, Jin Shengman, is the heir of the Queen of Silla, just like the prince of the Tang Dynasty.

So the Queen of Silla even sent Jin Shengman out, which shows how unfavorable the situation of Silla is.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "There is no need to be too polite! I have already read the national documents, but I did not expect that Goguryeo would brazenly send troops to invade Silla. After I found out, I was very worried. I wonder what is going on in Silla?"

Jin Wenzhi hurriedly said respectfully: "Your Majesty, in the winter of last year, Goguryeo suddenly mobilized 15 troops to attack us in Silla. Refuse to negotiate."

"Silla is in danger, and the king is very worried. Seeing that Silla is in danger of destroying the country, the king sent the princess and ministers to Tang Dynasty to ask His Majesty for help."

Jin Shengman blessed himself and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, before we set off, we have lost more than [-] cities in Silla. The king has gone to the front to supervise the battle, but the battle is still very critical."

"Our Silla has always been obedient to the Tang Dynasty, and it is a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. Now that Goguryeo attacks our Silla, it is not only an invasion of our Silla, but also a disrespect of the Tang Dynasty, and even disrespect to His Majesty!"

"Please Your Majesty, for the sake of our Silla's obedience to the Tang Dynasty, send troops to rescue as soon as possible. If it is too late, we are afraid that our Silla will be in danger of destroying the country!"

(End of this chapter)