Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 362 Tit for tat
Chen Qingsi seemed to be talking about an ordinary thing, but looked straight at Jin Yuxin, waiting for his answer.

Jin Yuxin did not look angry at all, and bowed calmly and said: "The Governor has wronged my prince by what he said. My prince loves Chinese poetry the most, especially the Governor's poems in the Tang Dynasty. He was full of praise for that sentence. "A big roc rises with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles", the king chanted it every day. He said many times that if he had the opportunity to visit the country in person, he must pay a visit to the governor to show his respect. Jin, I have been tempted to visit you many times. When I learned that the Governor had made an appointment, my king was very happy and wanted to come in person."

"only……"

At this point, he said: "Not long after he died of a congenital illness, my king was doing kingly things and established prestige, but the country was not stable. Especially in these years, Silla has been fighting with Goguryeo and Baekje for many years, and there have been constant anti-war voices in the country. He is really out of control. Don’t open your body…”

He also pointed out: "My king has also heard that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is determined to become a Zen monk. My king has admired Heaven's grace for a long time. It is his lifelong wish to be able to visit the Central Plains and attend the ceremony of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He is always ready to leave for the west. , but my king knows that assisting the kingdom to destroy Goguryeo is the first priority, and he has been thinking about it very hard. I hope the governor will forgive me."

"I see!"

After hearing the explanation, Chen Qingsi knew that she could not pursue the case any further.

His reasons are sufficient. He wants to go west to the Tang Dynasty to attend the Zen Ceremony. Is it possible that meeting him, the Grand Governor, is better than going to the Central Plains to meet the Holy Spirit? Participate in Li Zhi’s Zen Ceremony?
If Chen Qingsi really wanted to do this, Li Xiaojiu wouldn't be able to spare him.

Li Zhi's intention to become a Zen official is indeed true.

Chen Qingsi knows a thing or two.

As for the reason, it was nothing more than Li Zhi himself being anxious.

The same is true in history. After the Xianqing Year, Li Zhi began to speed up the progress for a period of time. He was attacking Baekje and conquering Goguryeo. Before Goguryeo was conquered, there was another Xingzhan Ceremony that mobilized troops and people.

Obviously inconsistent with common sense...

Although Li Zhi's consecration ceremony is known as the most grand consecration ceremony in Chinese history, it was so large that in addition to hundreds of civil and military officials, envoys from Turks, Persia, Dashi and other countries accompanied it. As for the Japanese people, they are not even qualified to climb mountains. They can only kneel at the foot of the mountain.

However, it can be seen from all aspects that Li Zhi held this ceremony in a hurry.

There is no other reason. Six years after Xianqing, Li Zhi's health deteriorated rapidly and his wind disease worsened. The young emperor was afraid that he would die young and not be able to catch up with anything.

So he was anxious, fearing that he would not be able to destroy Goguryeo in his lifetime, and that like his father, he would never be able to achieve the title of Zen in his lifetime.

Li Shimin was good-looking and wanted to be granted Zen status the most, and his qualifications were not in dispute. However, Wei Zheng's advice was delayed again and again, and could not be implemented until he died of illness.

Li Zhi obviously didn't want this.

Chen Qingsi also noticed this during his contact with Li Zhi, but he had no good solution.

He can't tell Li Zhi that you are more alive than you think. Even if the condition worsens now, it will take more than ten or twenty years.

Chen Qingsi knew that no one would believe her even if she told him, so she ignored it.

After all, granting the title of Zen is not a trivial matter. This is just the beginning for Li Zhi. He has to set a plan according to the situation, invite ambassadors from all over the world, and then set a time and plan step by step, which will take at least three to five years.

Three to five years is not a short period of time. Maybe I have already leveled Goguryeo first and can still enjoy the popularity.

Looking at Jin Yuxin who showed no flaws, Chen Qingsi said: "I heard that there is an old saying in your country, who is called..."

He thought for a long time, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "I thought of it, a dog is afraid of its owner, and if the owner steps on its foot, he will bite it." No matter how deep the city is, Jin Yuxin feels like falling into an ice cellar when he hears this sentence.

"A dog is afraid of his master, and if the master steps on his foot, he will bite him!"

This was what he said casually when facing the situation in Haidong. He only said this to two people. One was the late King Jin Chunqiu of Silla, persuading him to dare to fight against the powerful Tang Dynasty. One of the enemies was Baiji's general Bo Jie, who showed him his determination to dare to fall out with the Tang Dynasty.

It is impossible to say Jin Chunqiu, so the only possibility is Bo Jie.

Could it be that Bo Jie had surrendered to Tang Ting?
No, that's not right!

Bo Jie and his soldiers were the ace, the most powerful being in the Baekje Restoration Army, and the core figures of the Restoration Army. If he really surrendered to the Tang court, the Restoration Army would have been destroyed long ago.

Moreover, Chen Qingsi wouldn't talk to him about this issue so kindly if he was really Bo Jie.

There is only one explanation. The Baekje traitor has a certain status, but it is not enough to hold real power. They only know part of it, but have no control over the evidence.

Jin Yuxin thought a lot, but in reality it only took a moment before he adjusted his mentality and said in shock: "I don't know where the governor heard this from. I am ignorant and have never heard such unreasonable words in Silla. "This dog is a dog. If the owner just steps on his foot, it is just a matter of cutting off his foot and taking his life. How can he have the courage to bite his owner?"

Chen Qingsi secretly sighed at Jin Yuxin's reaction.

This is a famous saying of Jin Yuxin that has been passed down to later generations. Chen Qingsi was purely trying to trick Jin Yuxin.

Unfortunately, nothing was tried.

Maybe at this time, Jin Yuxin hadn't uttered this famous saying, or maybe he was an old man and a ghost, this guy was too deep in the city and he didn't notice it.

Chen Qingsi smiled and said: "That's because I'm the governor's servant. I also find it strange that someone is so stupid."

Jin Yuxin's back was wet with sweat, and he did not dare to underestimate the young man in front of him. Although he was pointed at his nose and ridiculed, he could only smile at the side.

"Let's not talk about this." Chen Qingsi waved his hand. In any case, the goal has been achieved and said: "This governor has been in Baekje for some time and has formulated a series of plans against the rebels in Baekje. Jin Dashang He is called Haidong Kongming, and he knows the situation in Haidong very well. He came to help me make a calculation, and there is no mistake. "

He said that he did not listen to Jin Yuxin's reaction at all, and revealed all his plans to trap the rebels in Baekje by cutting off food.

He emphasized his blockade of grain routes to Goguryeo and Japan.

After saying everything, Chen Qingsi said: "What do you think of the governor's arrangements? Is there anything you need to add?"

The solemnity in Jin Yuxin's eyes became even more serious. The young man in front of him was much stronger than Fang Renyu. He lowered his head and bowed, saying: "The Governor is like a god with his troops. I am stupid and I really can't think of anything I can add."

Chen Qingsi asked: "Since there is no supplement, does that mean that the governor's strategy is feasible?"

Jin Yuxin said: "Nothing unexpected happens, it should be feasible."

Chen Qingsi suddenly said in a more serious tone: "The governor has blocked the food transportation routes of Japan and Goguryeo. Does this also mean that if the rebels have no worries about food, it has something to do with you Silla?"

(End of this chapter)