Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 390 Guerrilla Tired Enemy
Chen Qingsi met with Jin Yuxin in the hall. This great hero in history who single-handedly promoted Silla's unification of Haidong seemed much older now, and his eyes were not as lively as when they met last year.

"The great governor quelled the civil strife, destroyed the Japanese kingdom, and fought all over the east of the sea. He was invincible in all battles. The famous generals in ancient times were nothing more than the great governor!"

Jin Yuxin gave Chen Qingsi a high hat as soon as he came on, but his demeanor and tone did not feel exaggerated, but he was sincerely convinced.

Jin Yuxin planned for Silla all his life and used all means to fulfill the long-cherished wish of the three generations of ancestors.

Jin Yuxin’s layout has always been smooth.

In his eyes, the aloof Tang Dynasty was a fierce tiger, while Haidong was tasteless and worthless.

The Sui and Tang dynasties have always been entangled with Haidong and Goguryeo. It is not that the Northeast is good, but the existence of Goguryeo has affected the development of the Central Plains dynasty.

In this era when the navigation and shipbuilding industries have not yet fully awakened, expansion to the West is the only way out.

Therefore, regardless of whether it was the Sui or Tang Dynasties, the ultimate strategy was to expand to the West, capture the Western Regions, and exchange and trade with another culture in the West, thereby achieving extraordinary profits.

But if the focus is placed on the west, omissions will inevitably occur on the east, and Goguryeo at its peak has become a gangrene in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Chen Qingsi also heard that Silla sent people to pay tribute in advance and also presented the head of the Goguryeo envoy to show their loyalty.

He said and bowed deeply.

In an instant, this one of the few strategists in Haidong saw the terrible consequences of resistance.

Chen Qingsi thought for a while and said: "Then kill him!"

Silla is a small country, and people who are capable can be trusted.

Chen Qingsi has also been guarding against them to avoid letting Silla's fox pretend to be the tiger's power and take the final advantage.

"I'm really ashamed!"

Chen Qingsi was modest at first, but then changed his tone and said: "On the contrary, he is a senior scholar. He has devoted himself to planning for the country in this bitter cold place for decades, which makes people sincerely admire him."

Originally, everything was going according to his plan.

Chen Qingsi didn't really believe in Silla, after all, he used history as a guide.

It was the appearance of this young man in front of him that changed Tang Ting's strategy and changed everything that was favorable to Silla.

Silla can completely take advantage of this and seize the useless part.

"What a great compliment! How can I compare with the sages in terms of my virtues and talents? What I rely on is the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty, that's all."

Jin Yuxin saw through this. He knew that Datang did not care about the territory beyond Liaodong.

Jin Yuxin said: "Last time we met, the Governor said that Silla was supporting the Baekje rebels. I didn't believe it, and even had a quarrel with the Governor. After returning home, I inspected everything and found that there were indeed people who couldn't resist the temptation. , secretly sold the grain to the Baekje rebels at a high price, I also brought it, and let the governor handle it. "

Chen Qingsi then said: "It doesn't have to be like this for the higher-ups. Who can guarantee that in such a huge country, there won't be even one or two moths?"

Even though it was a business exchange, and even though Chen Qingsi suspected that the old man in front of him was the biggest suspect in his assassination, she still recognized the old man's ability.

Jin Yuxin also looked back calmly.

Chen Qingsi said: "Tell me about it?"

Since Jin Yuxin dared to send people here, he would definitely not be able to ask anything, and he would not bother to waste time.

After learning from the painful experience, Kim Yu-shin finally chose to retreat to protect himself, putting aside the long-cherished wish of three generations of Silla and the fifty-year plan.

Jin Yuxin was convinced by the person who made all this happen.

Jin Yuxin had no objection. He was not perfunctory with Chen Qingsi. Silla was not monolithic. Some were dissatisfied with Silla's reforms. They secretly cultivated their strength and secretly sold salt, grain and other supplies in order to accumulate strength.

Jin Yuxin once had the idea of ​​​​fighting to the death...

As he spoke, he patted his chest and said: "Grand Governor, my king is also very guilty about this matter. For this reason, he specially asked me to promise to the Grand Governor that there will be no next time. I, Silla, is a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. , I will never betray you. If the governor needs my help in military affairs, Silla’s 46,000 soldiers and horses are willing to obey the order. However, my king has a request..."

Jin Yuxin said: "Goguryeo and Silla have a blood feud. They relied on their own strength to invade our country many times, humiliated our king, and killed our people. This hatred and hatred are irreconcilable. When the imperial court conquers Goguryeo in the future, I, Silla, please be the pioneer. I don’t ask for an inch of land, just to wash away the shame.”

Jin Yuxin shook his head and said: "You are already half old, so how can you qualify for such praise? Grand Governor, I am here to apologize to the Grand Governor..."

Chen Qingsi did not step forward to help, but asked with a smile: "What is the crime of going to the university?"

Jin Yuxin has a sincere attitude.

Even without interrogation, Chen Qingsi knew that most of what Jin Yuxin handed him were worms.

Jin Yuxin hurriedly thanked him: "The Governor is magnanimous. I thank the Governor for understanding the difficulties of a small country like us."

Kim Yushin did send a nobleman who sold supplies to the Baekje rebels.

Jin Yuxin has been paying attention to Chen Qingsi's every move since he appeared in Baekje. Although he doesn't want to admit it, he also understands that Chen Qingsi, who has Datang behind him, is not something any of them can deal with. If he continues to be stubborn, the only way is to eliminate the country.

Chen Qingsi looked at Jin Yuxin with narrowed eyes.

Silla did have the last laugh in history, taking advantage of the Tang army's weakness in involving Tibet to unify the Haidong Peninsula.

As long as it was done properly, Tang Ting would not give up the interests in the west for the sake of "useless" Silla.

The existence of the Haidong Peninsula runs counter to the future development direction of Datang.

But just when this idea became stronger and stronger, Jin Yuxin was shocked to find that the Tang army had already semi-surrounded them.

If it were not like Silla and Goguryeo, the core city was built on the mountain, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack. They were worried that the Tang army would pay too much in the northeast and give the Tubo too much time, and they would really have the idea of ​​​​annihilating them all.

The person who made Jin Yuxin make this change was naturally Chen Qingsi...

Faced with Goguryeo's persuasion, Jin Yuxin uncharacteristically put down his obsession with the three generations of Silla and strongly recommended the new king Jin Famin to dedicate the head of the Goguryeo envoy to Li Zhi and embrace the Tang court again.

Chen Qingsi saw that Silla and Jin Yuxin had really voted.

At this moment, Chen Qingsi actually felt a little respect for the old man in front of him. This courage to make a desperate move is worthy of admiration, but it is also a kind of courage to be able to let go of obsession and have the courage to let go at the most critical moment.

Chen Qingsi smiled and said: "I can't decide on this matter, but I will make it clear to Your Majesty the King of your country's wishes, and everything will be decided by Your Majesty."

Jin Yuxin bowed his head and said thank you. He looked relaxed and said with a smile: "With that being said, there is something else I would like to ask the Governor for help with."

Chen Qingsi said: "Let me tell you directly."

Jin Yuxin said: "I have been suffering from chest tightness and shortness of breath recently. I even fainted for no reason a few days ago. All the doctors in Xinluo are at their wits' end. I heard that the miracle doctor of the Tang Dynasty has the ability to whiten bones, regenerate muscle, and bring people back to life. But I don't know if the governor knows any famous doctors. Can you recommend me?"

Chen Qingsi was slightly shocked. She looked directly at the white old man in front of her and said, "Are you going to the Central Plains to seek medical treatment?"

Jin Yuxin nodded: "I am old, and I am a bit greedy for life. I made the governor laugh..." Chen Qingsi really didn't expect that Jin Yuxin would be so decisive, leaving no chance for Silla to hope at all.

"Okay, my clerk has studied medical skills with Sun Simiao, the king of medicine, for several years. I can introduce him to the university and others."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief!"

Chen Qingsi looked at Jin Yuxin's retreating figure, feeling old and feeble...

He couldn't feel Jin Yuxin's mood at the moment, but he felt a sense of pride for no reason: he was Chinese and was born in China.

No matter in his past life or this life, he lived in the greatest national era and could never understand the feelings of Jin Yuxin.

Since Zulong established the concept of unification, although China cannot escape the cycle of feudal society, with troughs and declines, in the end countless heroes will emerge, relying on the spirit and soul left by their ancestors, step by step towards the peak of glory.

Looking at Jin Yuxin who was declining like a lost dog at this moment, Chen Qingsi strengthened his belief: in this already great era, it is natural for him to make him even greater.

Chen Qingsi took the map from the desk and looked at it carefully.

Silla's admission of defeat brought new changes to Haidong's situation.

His tactics will also change...

There is no need to attack Goguryeo.

It's hard to fight now and can't be taken down. But they can harass...

Goguryeo was not allowed to have spring plowing and autumn harvest, and Goguryeo was not allowed to develop normally. Goguryeo was allowed to increase investment in its border forces and was unable to make ends meet.

Disrupt Goguryeo's economy at the smallest cost.

Chen Qingsi made a preliminary plan, and then called Liu Rengui to discuss the details.

Liu Rengui was surprised to learn that Silla was like this, and couldn't help but said: "Is there any fraud in it?"

Chen Qingsi said: "I am not Guan Yu, and they are not Lu Meng or Lu Xun. The navy is of little use in fighting Goguryeo. I will have a force permanently stationed on Tsushima Island. If Silla really has the courage to cross the river in white clothes, we can attack directly. Jianye.”

As long as Tsushima Island is not lost, the Tang army can strangle the lives of Silla and Japan.

Liu Rengui took a deep look at Chen Qingsi and secretly admired his little brother's ability in layout, which was truly unparalleled in the world.

If it were me, I would never have imagined that the small island of Tsushima could have such an effect.

The two men immediately decided on a strategy, asking Heijia Changzhi, Cheng Wuting, Zhao Chiman and other generals who were good at riding to go north from time to time to harass Goguryeo.

Chen Qingsi also waved his hand and gave them a famous saying on military use: "When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue..."

In order to increase the consumption of Goguryeo's defense power, Chen Qingsi also asked Silla to deploy troops on the border of Goguryeo. They were not required to send troops, but just stationed at the border.

With the army present, Goguryeo would not dare not be on guard.

In order to prove that they really surrendered, Silla would send troops to harass from time to time. Like the Tang army, they did not seek to kill the enemy, but only sought disgusting destruction.

In Cheng Minzhen, Liaodong, they also received Li Zhi's decree and gave them the sixteen words "When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue".

The person who understood the essence of these sixteen words was none other than Xue Rengui!

The invincible Xue Rengui took the characteristics of guerrilla warfare to the extreme and led the cavalry in the northeastern boundary of Goguryeo for a long time.

Of course, although Xue Rengui's performance was beautiful, his results were far inferior to those of Baekje and Silla on the Haidong Peninsula.

After all, the Northeast is full of dangerous mountains and rivers. Goguryeo has set up many obstacles, which are purely for military purposes and do not have many facilities for people's livelihood.

Not far to the north of Baekje and Silla is the Daedong River...

The plains on both sides of the Datong River are the land on which Goguryeo depends for its survival.

The harassment by Chen Qingsi's troops was fatal to Goguryeo.

In just two short months, Goguryeo's powerful minister Moli Zhiyuan Gaisuwen could no longer hold on and sent an envoy to the Central Plains to ask Li Zhi to show his support. Goguryeo was willing to surrender to the Tang Dynasty.

Li Zhi expressed his position that unless Yuan Gaisuwen personally went to Chang'an to plead guilty, it would be absolutely impossible to become a minister.

Yeon Gae Suwen didn’t dare to take risks...

The harassment continued.

Chen Qingsi has always been self-aware. Because of his time travel, he has a great advantage in foresight. Coupled with his experience and study in the Ministry of War, they complement each other, so that he is better at strategy than at battle. This kind of harassment by a small group of troops tests the general's ability to adapt to the enemy. If he interferes too deeply, it will restrict the performance of the generals. He is completely letting go and allowing them to make their own decisions.

He focused on the administration of Baekje, and his behavior of improving the treatment of the old people of the Three Koreas inevitably hurt the interests of the Buyeo nobles, and many policies were not implemented smoothly.

But Chen Qingsi never thought about staying in Baekje for a long time. He was not afraid of offending others and used ruthless methods.

Liu Ingui acted as a peacemaker on the side, comforting the injured Buyeo nobles.

Chen Qingsi won the hearts of the Baekje people, while Liu Ingui appeased the Buyeo nobles. The two of them, one black and one white, one white and one black, cooperated with each other.

Although they encountered many problems, they were able to resolve them calmly with their extraordinary political skills, and all government orders were effectively promoted with the cooperation of each other.

Compared with everything going smoothly in Baekje, Luoyang, far away in the Central Plains, is experiencing undercurrents.

Shangguan Residence, Luoyang.

A trace of anger flashed across Shangguan Yi's handsome face. He knocked the teacup in his hand heavily on the table and couldn't help but curse: "Si Chen, the beginning of trouble."

There is no doubt that it was Empress Wu who angered Shangguan Yi.

Throughout the ages, it is an iron rule that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics.

But the emperor Li Zhi has never cared about iron rules. He only cares about his own interests. As long as his own interests can be preserved and maintained, it doesn't matter what means.

Therefore, there was also the matter of Empress Wu reviewing memorials.

The queen reviewed the memorial, and the first person stimulated by this move was the prime minister.

Memorials are so important that only the emperor and prime minister have the right to review them.

If the emperor is unable to handle government affairs for a while due to physical discomfort, he can let the prime minister take over. As the head of officials, this is the prime minister's power.

But now Empress Wu, a woman, actually reviewed the memorial. This matter had already aroused the disgust of most officials.

Among them, the official etiquette is the most...

(End of this chapter)