Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 363 Political manipulation

Chapter 363 Political manipulation
Jin Yuxin's expression changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "What do you mean by this, Governor? We, Silla, have always been deferential to the imperial court of the Shang Dynasty, and we have never had any disobedience. What's more, Baekje and I, Silla, have a feud for a long time. How can we use our own food resources?" The enemy said?"

Chen Qingsi looked at Jin Yuxin with sharp eyes and said: "But I heard another news here. It is said that Silla secretly supports the Baekje rebel army's food equipment and intends to drive the Tang Dynasty out of the Haidong Peninsula."

"Who is it!" Jin Yuxin shouted angrily, pretending to be angry and frustrated: "Who slandered our country? Governor, this matter cannot be ignored. We, Silla, can only be where we are today thanks to the support of the Lord. The late king always warned us to know how to understand I am grateful, and I must strictly observe the courtesy of being a minister. The loyalty of our Silla people to the imperial court can be seen from heaven and earth, and the sun and the moon can reflect it. If someone dares to talk nonsense in front of the governor, this will not be tolerated. "

"Grand Governor!"

Jin Yuxin bowed deeply and said: "Please call the thieves who slander our country to the front, and I will confront them face to face, so as to clear away these unfounded charges."

Jin Yuxin's words were awe-inspiring, but he was betting that Chen Qingsi didn't have conclusive evidence.

Chen Qingsi looked at Jin Yuxin who reacted quickly and responded well to both happiness and anger, and couldn't help but admire. Normally, in the face of this series of things, he could still maintain his sanity and be neither humble nor arrogant. It is really remarkable.

"There is no evidence!"

Chen Qingsi said seriously: "If we really have evidence, I will not show off my words here with the superiors."

Jin Yuxin seemed to be greatly humiliated and said: "What do you mean by the governor? Although our country of Silla is small, we cannot bear to be humiliated at will."

Chen Qingsi did not accept this trick, waved his hand and said: "It's not a humiliation, I just want to get the matter out of the way. I have blocked the support from Goguryeo and Japan to the rebels. If the rebels still receive support, there is only one possibility. You Silla are behind it. Even if it is not supported by you, it will be transported to Baekje through Silla territory. No matter what, you Silla are accomplices of the Baekje rebels. "

Jin Yuxin said angrily: "The Governor is so unreasonable. We, Silla, cannot be innocent and be humiliated. If it comes to that, we, Silla, will resist to the end. We will fight to the death with the Governor first, and then plead guilty with His Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom of China."

Jin Yuxin was over seventy years old, and he was as angry as a plant. He spoke loudly and decisively every word.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and tense.

In this atmosphere, Chen Qingsi suddenly laughed, then clasped his hands together and said with great joy: "It's a deal! Your Majesty, please remember what you said today, and you must keep it true."

This time it was Jin Yuxin's turn to be a little surprised.

Jin Yuxin knew that a decisive battle with Silla as an enemy at this moment was not in the interests of the Tang Dynasty.

The real enemy of the Tang Dynasty was not Silla or Baekje, but Goguryeo.

Goguryeo has been in the Northeast for hundreds of years. Although it has suffered heavy losses due to the harassment of Tang troops in these years, it still sits in the Han River Basin, has the most fertile land in Haidong, and still occupies the dangerous mountains and rivers. It has a good foundation and is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

The biggest enemy of the Tang Dynasty was Goguryeo. To destroy Goguryeo, the Tang army alone would have to spend more than ten times the force, and it might not be successful. But with Silla's assistance, losses can be minimized.

Therefore, Jin Yuxin was sure that no matter how bad the situation was, Chen Qingsi would not fall out with him. This was related to the Tang Dynasty's grand strategy.

But Chen Qingsi's reaction was beyond his expectation. The other party didn't seem to care about the grand strategy at all, but there was a bit of expectation in his tone.

What's happening here?
Could it be?

A possibility suddenly occurred to him.

Jin Yuxin said angrily: "The Governor is really not afraid that the two countries will turn against each other and ruin their centuries-old plan?"

Chen Qingsi said: "Baekje cannot be pacified, and the current problems cannot be solved. What about a hundred years? In short, this is what I say... I can act according to the strategies of the two countries, but the prerequisite is not to hurt And the governor himself. If it hurts himself, I'm sorry, I won't follow the script. "

Jin Yuxin secretly said, "Sure enough."

He heard another meaning from Chen Qingsi's words.

The Tang Dynasty and Silla joined forces to deal with Goguryeo, which was a strategy that benefited both countries.

But benefiting both countries does not mean benefiting Chen Qingsi.

Chen Qingsi came from a humble background and has reached this point. He has a certain taste inside, which is by no means as glamorous as he appears on the surface. Without certain political means and certain ambitions, he would not be able to climb so fast.

Chen Qingsi's overall situation is Baekje, and it is best for him to solve the Baekje rebels.

If the Baekje rebels cannot be solved, Chen Qingsi may be replaced like Fang Renyu.

How many times in life do you have the opportunity to be alone and have military and political power in one hand?

and so……

For his own sake, he could really do it and drag Silla into the quagmire of war.

Jin Yuxin's face was uncertain. In fact, they had long been prepared to become enemies of the Tang army.

After all, they were not willing to give up the fat piece of Haidong to Datang no matter what.

As early as ten years ago, they began to hide their clumsiness and hide their true power, waiting for the day of showdown to fight to the death.

However, the past two years have been unfavorable. On the one hand, the Tang army attracted too much attention to the Western Regions, Tubo, and Tiele. On the other hand, they seemed to have seen through their hidden intentions. Their support was not as good as before. Facing the flanking attacks from Goguryeo and Baekje, they had no choice but to attack. Do not bring out the power you have hidden, maintain the balance among the three parties, and remain victorious and undefeated.

After two years of consumption, Silla did not have a country that could be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty.

Jin Yuxin did not show any weakness, but said: "Time will prove our Silla's devotion to our country, and there is no need for the governor to say such words that hurt the feelings of the two countries. We, Silla, will never let Goguryeo and Japan have any chance. Military supplies pass through our Silla territory."

Chen Qingsi agreed with Jin Yuxin’s words: “This couldn’t be better!”

Chen Qingsi was not joking with Jin Yuxin.

It is indeed the long-term plan of the two countries to unite with Silla to attack Goguryeo.

But since the Tang Dynasty conquered Baekje, their relationship began to deteriorate.

Just like Wu and Shu in the Three Kingdoms.

Did Sun Quan really show his kindness and lend half of Nanjun to Liu Bei?

Nonsense!
If Sun Quan really does not give up half of Nanjun, it means that the entire northern territory of the Sun family is bordering Cao Cao. His defensive pressure will include the entire middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, from Jiangling to Jianye. At that time, how could the Wu State dare to resist Cao Cao's pressure on its own, allowing Liu Bei to develop comfortably in the future?

It is inevitable to let Sun and Liu share Cao Cao's military pressure. Liu Bei's territory is not bordered by Cao Cao. What obligation does Liu Bei have to share Cao Cao's military pressure?

But with Liu Bei taking over Shu, the situation was different.

Sun Quan could backstab Liu Bei, and Silla could also backstab Datang.

Chen Qingsi would not let Silla use Baekje to fight the so-called "proxy war". If he dared to support it, Chen Qingsi would dare to lift the table and beat Silla together.

It doesn't matter if you can't beat him, anyway, the great master Su Dingfang is behind it. As for the plan to unite with Silla to attack Goguryeo, Silla didn't care, so why should they tie themselves up?

Chen Qingsi has already made a calculation. If Silla is interested, everything will go according to plan. If you don't know what's interesting, it will turn everything upside down.

The territory bordering Silla and Baekje is too long, and I really don't have the strength to block Silla's support for Baekje.

In short, if Silla doesn’t want to make things easier for herself, then the other party shouldn’t want to be alone either.

Jin Yuxin could feel that Chen Qingsi was definitely not threatening here.

The relationship between the two was not pleasant, and it can be said that they broke up on bad terms.

But Chen Qingsi's attitude was completely exposed, giving Silla two choices: to continue supporting the Baekje rebels, or to start a war.

Jin Yu walked out of Xiongjin City with confidence and restlessness. He looked back at the Baekje Ancient City in the wind and snow, and sighed helplessly. There was a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, and a bit of helplessness.

Chen Qingsi has the qualifications to directly lift the table, but Silla does not.

Jin Yuxin returned to Jincheng all the way. He did not go home, but went directly to the palace to see Jin Famin, the new king of Silla.

Jin Yuxin recounted this meeting with Chen Qingsi without missing a word.

Jin Famin turned pale when he heard this and asked, "Chen Qingsi really dares to provoke a dispute between the two countries?"

Jin Yuxin said: "From his eyes, I can see his determination. This is not just talk. He is determined to invite us to play chess. There is no other way to choose whether it is war or peace."

Jin Famin's hands were trembling slightly. He barely supported the table in front of him and said, "Then uncle has made a choice?"

Jin Yuxin said: "After two consecutive years of war, our strength is not as good as before, and we are not yet ready to fight to the death with Tang Ting."

"I understand!" Jin Famin said: "Immediately stop supporting the Baekje Restoration Army. We have endured it for so many years, why not tolerate him any longer!"

Jin Yuxin looked at the new king with a stoic expression, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and said: "Actually, not everything was gained from going to Xiongjin. I still got a lot of things..."

Jin Famin perked up and said, "Uncle, tell me quickly."

Jin Yuxin said: "Chen Qingsi is an incredible person. He is bold, courageous, and resourceful. He dares to break the rules and acts tough. He is indeed an unparalleled figure in the world. With him, the rebels in Baekje will not be able to survive for long."

Jin Famin said with a bitter look on his face, "Isn't that the end of it?"

Jin Yuxin said: "That may not be the case. Sometimes, it is better to ride the wind and waves than to push the boat with the current. The emperor of the Central Plains is ill, the prince is no more than a child, and Chen Qingsi is famous in the world, with both civil and military skills. What kind of attitude does the king think the emperor of the Central Plains will face? Even if he tolerates it, will he think about his young prince? The beginning of the turmoil when the minister is strong and the master is weak."

Jin Famin clasped his hands and said: "I understand, since I can't deal with it from the front, it's better to push him from behind. Baekje is hanging outside, and Chen Qingsi's current power is undoubtedly the uncrowned king. The better he does here, the better for him That’s not necessarily a good thing.”

Jin Yuxin said: "Of course! There is a saying in the Central Plains about this, 'The higher you stand, the harder you fall'."

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Ungjin Castle.

After Jin Yuxin left, Chen Qingsi gathered together the Confucian scholars he brought from Guanzhong, a total of eleven people, headed by Ma Linchen.

"Grand Governor!"

The eleven people saluted Chen Qingsi together.

"How's your learning of Fuyu dialect going?"

Chen Qingsi asked.

When he arrived in Baekje, Chen Qingsi gave the Confucian scholars accompanying him a task: to learn Buyeo language, let them promote Chinese culture in Baekje, and teach the modified Confucian essence to Baekje, so that they know what is That's it.

These Confucian scholars do not have world-famous talents, but they are the kind of people who can endure loneliness and live alone for more than ten or even decades. However, they have solid basic skills in Confucianism. They use them to promote Chinese literature and teach The Confucianism of Baekje people is the best choice.

This is why Chen Qingsi specially sought out Confucian scholars like them from Guanzhong who had studied for half a lifetime but had not become famous to come to Baekje.

"Progress is very fast!" Ma Linchen said with a bit of pride: "Most people can already communicate in simple Fuyu dialect, but the tone is a bit weird."

What they are best at is studying, and what they are best at is rote memorization. When learning a foreign language, rote memorization is their greatest talent.

Chen Qingsi nodded after hearing this and said: "Okay! Although I'm a little sorry, learning Fuyu language can be put on hold for the time being. I will arrange for someone to teach you to learn Ma Korean, and you will focus on learning Ma Korean."

Facing Chen Qingsi's request, the Confucian scholars below did not have any dissatisfaction. Instead, they had an attitude of "I can do it, I can do it."

Let Chen Qingsi take back all the words he originally wanted to explain.

These Confucian scholars wasted half their lives and finally got an opportunity. What does a small accident mean?
Chen Qingsi was very satisfied when he saw the fighting spirit of many Confucian scholars. Their attitudes were so good, so what if he gave them a future?

Ever since Chen Qingsi discovered that Baekje's domestic strata were clearly divided, managers and people did not speak the same language.

There are new ideas about the governance of Baekje.

Since the managers are unwilling to surrender for a while, they should start directly from the people.

The people in Baekje have no sense of belonging to Baekje, so let Datang be their belonging.

So, Chen Qingsi issued several orders in succession. First, Chen Qingsi gave the people of Mahan an identity: since ancient times.

At that time, Ji Zhun, the last king of the Jizi Dynasty, was overthrown by Wei Man, a native of Yan State whom he had adopted, so he led his remaining troops to conquer the three Koreas in the southern part of the peninsula. He called himself "King Chen" and declared sovereignty over the entire three Koreas, integrating the three Koreas. For a country, Chenguo.

Jizi, the uncle of Emperor Xin of Korea, established the regime in the Korean peninsula. Therefore, looking back on the reason, Mahan and the Tang Dynasty were originally from the same family.

Later, the Chinese language was promoted in the country. All officials must learn to speak Chinese and write Chinese characters. The deadline is one year. If they cannot communicate in the most basic way within one year, they will be removed from their posts immediately. New officials take proficiency in Chinese language and writing as their first reference standard.

If tenants and farm laborers can learn the Chinese language, they will be rewarded with land tax exemptions and exemption from slavery, and their masters will receive corresponding rewards.

Chen Qingsi issued orders one after another to promote Chinese culture, but the effect was not obvious.

After all, there is another "orthodox" Baekje within Baekje.

Spring is coming quietly at this moment!

(End of this chapter)

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