Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 86 Troubles of Goguryeo

After listening to Wang Shao's analysis of Goguryeo's situation, Yang Guang asked curiously: "Why do you think Goguryeo can pose a threat to our Sui Dynasty?"

"First, Goguryeo was founded early. Jumong, a native of Buyeo, established the country of Buyeo. Later, when Wang Mang persuaded the Han Dynasty, he occupied Goguryeo County, Xuantu County in the New Dynasty, and thus renamed it "Goguryeo". Although it was changed by the Cao Wei regime and the Murong Xianbei's regime suffered two blows, but now that Pyongyang is the capital, it still firmly occupies the land of Liaodong for more than hundreds of years. Although it has surrendered to the Central Plains, once there is chaos in the Central Plains, its scope will expand to Now it’s extremely large.”

"Secondly, Goguryeo became a vassal of the Central Plains. All the culture it used and learned came from the Central Plains. It had the land of Liaodong and controlled Silla and Baekje. Now because the Turks are strong, Goguryeo is also suffering from it. It may not do anything to us. If we The army can solve the Turkic troubles, and His Majesty has the ambition to go south to unify the Central Plains. It is still uncertain that Goguryeo will send troops at this time. It is like a thorn in the back, and it has to be on guard."

"Third, a very important point is that although the land in Liaodong is cold in winter, it is fertile and has abundant products. There is enough food to support the army. It is difficult for Central Plains soldiers to adapt to the climate in Liaodong. Once the weather turns cold, they will have to withdraw. It can be said that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Unlike the Turks, they have enough resources to fight us."

Yang Guang nodded slightly after hearing his analysis. Wang Shao was worthy of being as famous as Yuan Yan and Gao Jun when he was young.

Goguryeo is indeed a major danger in the future. Historically, Yang Guang and Liaodong accelerated the demise of the Sui Dynasty. Even in the Tang Dynasty, a lot of effort was spent to conquer Goguryeo. The Sui and Tang dynasties had to fight for five to sixty years. Conquered Goguryeo.

"Do you think there is any good way to suppress Goguryeo?"

Faced with Yang Guang's problem, Wang Shao was obviously well prepared: "Weichen has thought about it before. Whenever Goguryeo encounters chaos in the Central Plains, it will take the opportunity to expand. Now that the Central Plains is gradually becoming more stable, he has fewer opportunities to expand. So they are very happy for us to get into a war, and even push for it. Just like this time, places like Yuguan in the north are actually very close to Goguryeo, and it is not necessary to participate in it."

"It's just that we can't take action to deal with them now. Maybe we can calm down the war between Silla and Japan first, and unite Silla and Baekje. The two regions are not willing to surrender to Goguryeo and support them to fight against Goguryeo. If it really happens in the future If there is a fight, attack by both land and water, which can increase the probability of our army's victory."

Yang Guang nodded slightly. There is no way to deal with Japan now, and there is no way to deal with Goguryeo, but maybe we can start infiltration.

Yang Guang thought carefully: "I ordered Gao Hongde to come in and help me write a letter to my father."

"Go and find the officials Honglu Temple arranged to be with the Japanese people. Call Pei Shiqing. I want to send envoys to Silla, Baekje and the Japanese people."

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In the imperial city the next day, Yang Jian rubbed his forehead. He had been having a lot of things recently, so he often had headaches. He looked at the palace maid next to him, and had the idea in his heart to ask the sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl to massage him. Head thoughts.

The sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl had delicate and soft fingers. With a gentle touch, her worries disappeared.

But when I think about it this way, I get even more annoyed. As an emperor, I can only think about this kind of thing but can't do it. I feel aggrieved because Queen Dugu won't let me do it.

One night before, he asked two little maids to massage his legs and enjoy himself. Of course, he also had other ideas. Why two?We are already emperors, why can’t we enjoy it?

But it was over before it started. Queen Dugu came to the study to deliver soup, and happened to crash. She saw two little palace ladies beating his legs under the table. She didn't say anything on the spot, but she didn't say anything after the next day. I have never seen these two little palace maids before.

Nothing was done, and there were two more missing persons, which gave me a headache just thinking about it.

The emperor himself looks mighty, but he is controlled by others in this matter.

Helpless, he opened the memorial again and saw that it was handed over by Yang Guang, so he read it carefully. After reading the memorial, he said: "Go to King Xuan Jin and this person from Honglu Temple to call Pei Shiqing."

Pei Shiqing happened to enter the palace together when he was at Yang Guang's place, but he had to wait outside the palace for the emperor's summons.

Yang Jian asked straight to the point: "Amo, you said you wanted to send an envoy to Baekje and Silla, and also to Japan. Why did you suddenly have such an idea?"

Yang Guang first told Yang Jian everything about the interrogation of the Japanese envoy yesterday, and Yang Jian felt even more angry.

"This Japanese country has a vicious heart. This pearl of the East China Sea has a slow killing effect. The Japanese country actually wants to take advantage of our dynasty. How audacious!"

The emperor slammed the table in anger.

"Father, I have killed two of the three envoys from the Japanese Kingdom, leaving the one who is most afraid of death and can speak the Central Plains dialect."

"Is the one who is kept the one who was returned to Japan as a spy as mentioned in the memorial?"

"Well, yes, Erchen and Wang Shao analyzed it together. Now is not the time to take action against the Japanese country, and the threat from Goguryeo should be greater than the current Japanese country, so Erchen and Wang Shao discussed whether At this time, we can send people to Silla, Baekje and Japan as envoys to improve their relations with the Sui Dynasty. We can also understand them more comprehensively, especially Japan. I want to see the relationship between Japan and Japan. After searching for information, I found out that there is very little information. We know very little about the Japanese country, which is actually very detrimental to us."

Yang Jian stroked his beard and said, "The Pei Shiqing you mentioned must be the candidate you selected."

"Yes, I have had some contact with him. He was with the Japanese envoy before. He fulfilled his duties and was quite upright. I think he is feasible."

"Order him in."

Pei Shiqing, who was outside the palace, came in and said, "I am here to see Your Majesty."

"Pei Shiqing, do you understand the language of Japan and Silla Baekje?" "Wei Chen understands the language of Japan, but I have to learn the language of Silla Baekje all over again."

When he was at the Jin Palace, Yang Guang had already told him about sending him as an envoy, and he was confident.

"I want to send you as an envoy to these three places. Do you dare to take on this important task?"

"Wei Chen thanks His Majesty for the promotion. Wei Chen is willing to do his best to live up to the emperor's orders."

Yang Jian nodded with satisfaction: "The trip to Silla, Baekje, and Japan is intended to make good friends and stabilize relations. However, as an envoy of the Sui Dynasty, you must have the momentum of the Central Plains. I will arrange for fifty guards to accompany you. You go Go to Silla and Baekje to find their king to give gifts from the Sui Dynasty, and I will ask you to bring the golden seal of the document to persuade their king to surrender to the Sui Dynasty. You can get the golden document seal of the Sui Dynasty and be canonized as the king of Silla and Baekje. King, if there is any problem that cannot be solved, you can send envoys to seek help from Sui Dynasty."

"If you don't comply, send someone back to inform me."

Pei Shiqing respectfully replied: "Wei ministers accept the decree, but Your Majesty, how should we deal with Japan's wei ministers?"

"Japanese country...Japanese country, Emperor Wu of Wei once gave a gold seal to the Japanese king of the Japanese state. When the Japanese king comes to see the Japanese king's gold seal, if there is a seal, he will read out my imperial edict and acknowledge the gold seal given by Wei Wu Emperor. If there is no gold, the Japanese king will be recognized. The seal will be issued with a gold seal. If you don't accept it, leave as soon as possible. I have been waiting for you for a year and a half. If you don't return for a year and a half, the Sui army will look for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

Yang Jian added: "Also, if possible, stay in the Japanese country for more time to understand their customs, landforms, and landforms. When I come back, I want to see a map of Kanyu."

"Wei Chen understands."

"I will make you the guest of Honglu Qing today. You will be rewarded when you return from this trip."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Pei Shiqing was arranged, and Yang Guang had long thought that Yang Jian would agree. Although there were enemies in the north and south of the Sui Dynasty, the situation was not very good, but Yang Jian had never been a person who sought stability. What he wanted was eternal hegemony.

For the Sui Dynasty, sending an envoy to Silla and Baekje was just a matter of sending people and money. It would have no adverse effects, so just do it!

"Amo, you must be able to control that Japanese man."

"If he wants to survive, he has no choice but to follow me. He is already a traitor to the Japanese country and has no choice but to follow me."

"Yes, but you have to be careful. Japanese people do things unnaturally."

"My son understands."

"The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I have appointed the King of Shu as the governor of Yizhou. I will go to take office after the Mid-Autumn Festival. You should know the news."

"My son, I understand."

"What do you think about this matter?"

Yang Guang did not reply immediately, but thought for a while and then said: "Father, if you tell the truth, I think the fourth brother is still young, but this is the father's decision. I think the father should have his own considerations." , it’s just that I can’t understand it.”

Yang Jian smiled slightly: "On the Mid-Autumn Festival, your mother will host a dinner, which is also a practice for the fourth child. All ministers will be invited to the banquet, and the wives issued by your mother will also be present. Since your mother wants to When he takes office, he must also prepare a marriage partner for him, and by the way, the remaining third child will also be decided together this time."

The third child is older. If the fourth child has a wife, he does not. This is against the rules, so he has to be chosen as well.

"Father, is there anything you need me to do?"

"You are already married. According to your mother's wishes, this time the Crown Princess and Princess Jin are asked to prepare the matter together. She has selected a few women to visit the palace together."

This is because the mother-in-law wants to let her daughter-in-law share the work. This is normal. Yang Guang immediately agreed: "Father, don't worry, Meng Lan will be very happy. I will let her enter the palace tomorrow. Let's see." Mother, do you need help with anything?"

"Well, let's go down."

After Yang Guang left, Yang Jian sighed helplessly. In fact, the main reason was that the Crown Princess complained to the Queen again. Now Yang Yong would not even touch her. However, this kind of thing cannot be mentioned on the table. When the emperor ordered Yang Yong to hand in his homework at night.

Isn't this an opportunity to call both daughters-in-law into the palace to have a good chat, so as not to cause trouble and bring shame on their faces?

(End of this chapter)