I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 320 Zhenla’s envoy seeks peace

"Prince Li, what was the result of the battle?" Li Zheng looked at Li Daozong and said with a smile.

"I led my soldiers to attack from the flanks and did not encounter many defenders of Zhenla. In total, I killed more than 10,000 enemy troops and captured more than 10,000 people." Li Daozong said with a smile.

"Zhenla sacrificed all his troops to capture Nanzhao."

"The country is empty."

"Now, half of the territory of Zhenla is already controlled by the Tang Dynasty. As long as this royal capital is conquered, Zhenla can be conquered, and so can Nanzhao." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"Zhao Guangxin has led his army back. The number of troops in the capital of Zhenla is no less than 200,000 to 300,000, which is about the same strength as our Tang Dynasty army."

"It's a tough battle to attack the city." Li Daozong said solemnly.

"The emperor sent me to guard the southern border. Although the surrounding countries have surrendered, they are all invisible enemies. For the safety of the Tang Dynasty, I naturally have to make arrangements." Li Daozong said with a smile.

"as far as I know."

"Zhao Guangxin, a powerful minister, must have suppressed the little king of Zhenla very hard."

"Can you lend the little king some help and let them do something in the capital city of Chenla?"

"In this Zhenla Dynasty, there should be people who support the little king." Li Zheng said with a smile.

Hear this.

Li Daozong also felt it was reasonable and nodded: "I will arrange people immediately. If there is really chaos in the city, it will definitely help our army attack the city."

"Although I have never met Zhao Guangxin, I can imagine this person's methods."

"Now that our army is approaching the city, he should send someone to ask for peace."

"We can also delay it with them." Li Zheng sneered.

echoed.

"Report!"

"Report to General Li, Prince Li."

"Zhenla sent an envoy to ask for an audience."

A soldier arrived quickly.

"Sure enough, it's here."

Hear this report.

Li Zheng and all the generals present laughed.

"Bring him in." Li Zheng waved his hand.

"Yes."

The soldier immediately turned around and went out.

Not much longer.

A man in gorgeous clothes walked into the camp holding a gift note.

When he saw so many generals from the Tang Dynasty in the camp, he glanced slightly.

When he saw Jiangxia King Li Daozong sitting on one side, and on the main seat was a very young general of the Tang Army, he was slightly surprised.

The visitor used Tang Dynasty etiquette and knelt down respectfully, appearing very humble.

A man came to this camp full of Tang Dynasty generals, and he didn't panic at all, which shows that this man has a good character.

"Zhao Guangxin's second son?" Li Zheng glanced at it and asked casually.

"The foreign minister is the son of the Grand Master." Zhao Qian replied immediately.

"I don't want to waste time telling you your purpose." Li Zheng said coldly.

"Zhenla is a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty mobilized troops this time in response to the Nanzhao Kingdom's request for help. But now the Nanzhao Kingdom has ceased to exist in name only, and its king Dukaina has committed suicide."

"And after all, Duquesne was not the orthodox Nanzhao country, and he usurped power to his death."

"The foreign minister came here to ask the Tang Dynasty to withdraw its troops."

"No matter what the Tang Dynasty wants, I, Zhenla, will agree to it and will submit the tribute letter. I will pay tribute every year and pay tribute forever." Zhao Qian said respectfully.

Sum up.

This is also the first way Zhao Guangxin thinks of now. As long as the Tang Dynasty can withdraw its troops, he will really agree to any conditions and pay tribute and become a vassal. This will also pave the way for him to usurp the throne in the future.

For those foreign countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty, only those who can obtain the imperial decree of canonization from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty are the real kings.

After Du Kaina usurped the throne, the reason why he was able to legitimately control Nanzhao was because after he usurped the throne, he repeatedly sent people to the Tang Dynasty to ask for an audience, and was canonized by Li Shimin.

It was this imperial edict of canonization that made many people in Nanzhao surrender.

It can be seen how great the influence of the imperial decree of the Celestial Empire on the foreign countries. Therefore, after Zhao Guangxin usurped the throne, he also wanted to obtain the imperial decree of canonization from the Tang Dynasty. This would be justifiable.

"Nanzhao will always pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty in the past."

"Since the Tang Dynasty has sent troops, you are thinking too simply if you want us to go back." Li Zheng said coldly.

"The foreign minister just said that."

"No matter what price the Tang Dynasty asks me, Zhenla, to pay, I, Zhenla, am willing to agree, as long as the Tang Dynasty is willing to withdraw its troops."

"Zhenla, I don't want to be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty." Zhao Qian raised his head and said very respectfully.

"Zhao Guangxin is a tycoon. Such a low profile shows his ambition."

Seeing Zhao Qian being so determined and agreeing no matter what price Datang asked for, it can be seen that he got Zhao Guangxin's instruction.

If you are so forbearing, then I, Datang, will not be able to stay.

of course.

Since Datang had mobilized its troops, it had no intention of retreating.

The territories of Zhenla and Nanzhao, with tens of millions of people, would all belong to the Tang Dynasty.

This was the purpose of Datang sending troops.

For Zhenla, they said they could agree to any conditions, but as for Datang, as long as they were destroyed, everything they had would belong to Datang.

"General."

"General, please don't retreat."

At this time.

A woman rushed in directly outside the camp, it was Du Qiong, the princess of Nanzhao Kingdom.

When he saw Zhao Qian, the hatred in his eyes could not be concealed.

"Who allowed you in?"

Li Zheng frowned.

Behind Du Qiong.

Several guards knelt on the ground in fear.

"Those who trespass during discussions in the big tent will be killed!"

"Princess Nanzhao, you are indeed a little rude." Li Zheng said coldly.

"General Li, even if you want to kill me."

"But we must destroy Zhenla and kill the Zhao family and his son."

"Before my father committed suicide, he passed on the position of king of Nanzhao to me. As long as the general destroys Zhenla, I am willing to merge Nanzhao into the Tang Dynasty. From now on, the people of Nanzhao will be the people of the Tang Dynasty, and the territory of Nanzhao will be the Tang Dynasty. Tang Land."

"This is my Nanzhao national seal."

Du Qiong knelt on the ground, holding a jade seal high, and said with tears.

Look at Du Qiong looking so crazy.

Zhao Qian was a little panicked.

Compared with paying a price, Nanzhao Kingdom was directly merged into the Tang Dynasty. This price was something that Zhenla could not pay no matter what.

They finally managed to destroy the Nanzhao Kingdom, and it was even more impossible for them to give it away.

"We in Zhenla still have an army of more than 200,000. General, please think twice before proceeding."

"If the general insists on sending troops, our soldiers and people in Zhenla will fight to the death."

"As long as the general agrees to withdraw his troops, I, Zhenla, are willing to cede thirty cities. Datang can make other conditions." Zhao Qian said hurriedly.

"Fight or retreat."

"I will need to discuss this with Prince Li."

"Go back."

Li Zheng said with a bit of hesitation.

Seeing Li Zheng's appearance, Zhenla envoy Zhao Qian's expression did not change, but he was happy in his heart: "It seems there is still room for maneuver."

"As long as I have been fooled this time, I, Zhenla, will survive this difficult time, sleep hard, recharge my batteries, and wait until one day to compete with the Tang Dynasty."

"Hmph... when the time comes..."

(End of this chapter)