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

Chapter 522: Sending Troops to Goguryeo

At this time.

"Big brother."

"good news."

He Rong walked quickly into the hall, looking excited.

Hou Junji slowly opened his eyes and immediately asked, "Is there good news from Goguryeo?"

"Ah."

He Rong nodded, and then said: "The two princes of Goguryeo have been fighting for several months, and the result has basically come to an end."

"The eldest son of the Goguryeo king has now won a victory and occupied most of the Goguryeo territory. The second prince has now been forced to the border of our Tang Dynasty. The land he occupies is only a few cities, and the number of soldiers is only 10,000 to 20,000."

"Moreover, the spies lurking in Goguryeo have already discovered that the second prince of Goguryeo is preparing to request the Tang Dynasty to send troops, and the eldest son of the Goguryeo king is also worried that the Tang Dynasty will send troops, so he will also send envoys."

Hear this.

Hou Junji smiled and said, "A small country like Goguryeo, with a population of only over 5 million, has fought for so long. These foreign races are really trash."

"but."

"The time has come. Goguryeo will become part of the Tang Dynasty."

"Pass the order."

"The whole army is ready for war."

"Also, send an express horse to Chang'an immediately and tell them that Goguryeo has sent an envoy to ask for help. Your Highness, your servant, will abide by the emperor's instructions and destroy Goguryeo."

He Rong immediately accepted the order: "I understand."

Then he retreated.

After he left.

Hou Junji took out a bottle of pills from his arms and smiled coldly: "Three Corpses Brain Pill, Prince of Goguryeo, you will be blessed immediately."

Chang'an City.

Tai Chi Hall.

"I will see you, Your Majesty."

"May our emperor live long and long."

All the ministers paid homage and bowed in unison.

The entire hall presents a solemn and dignified scene.

"Flat body."

Li Zheng raised his hand and said in a threatening voice.

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

The ministers shouted in unison and stood on both sides.

Almost a month has passed since the small meeting in the Council Hall that day, and a change has also occurred in the court.

Six ministers.

Except for the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works, all other ministries have undergone a reform.

Minister of War Li Jing retired and returned to his hometown.

The Minister of Personnel, Zhangsun Wuji, retired and returned to his hometown.

The Minister of Justice Zhang Gongjin retired and returned to his hometown.

Instead, Chu Suiliang, Zhu Jun and Zheng Xuan took over their positions, but they were only temporary Shangshu. If they wanted to be truly appointed, they had to make some achievements.

One emperor and one courtier.

Now almost half of the six departments have been replaced by Li Zheng.

The young ministers arrived.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"I am reporting from the border town between Great Tang and Goguryeo."

"The second prince of Goguryeo, Li Chengfang, requested the Tang Dynasty to send troops to help. According to the emperor's order, Duke Lu Junji has led an army of 100,000 to the east to respond to the call for help and invaded the territory of Goguryeo." Zheng Xuan stood up and spoke loudly.

"Ah."

Li Zheng nodded.

For this matter.

He had naturally expected this.

Moreover, a few days ago, there was a small batch of experience points settled every day, and Li Zheng knew that Hou Junji had already led his troops to attack Goguryeo.

"Goguryeo was just a small country."

"Before the chaos, the whole country had only 200,000 soldiers. After the civil strife, the military strength was severely depleted. In my opinion, with the Duke of Lu's ability to command troops and the assistance of Li Chengfang, the civil strife in Goguryeo can be resolved within half a year at the earliest."

"Qin Qing, the matter of food and fodder cannot be delayed." Li Zheng said.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"I have already explained everything."

"The Ministry of Revenue is making every effort to mobilize food and fodder. They are now being transported nearby. They are enough for an army of 100,000 to use for three months. I am also mobilizing the subsequent food and fodder." Qin Jiansheng said immediately.

"You are responsible for keeping an eye on the food and supplies." "No mistakes can be allowed." Li Zheng nodded.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"After our Tang Dynasty sent out troops, Goguryeo Prince Li Chenglong sent people to the border to ask for a meeting. It is obvious that he is ready to make a solemn promise to make our Tang Dynasty withdraw its troops. I hope the emperor will make the final decision on this matter." Zheng Xuan said again.

"Since we have already agreed to Li Chengfang's dispatch of troops, we have a legitimate reason to do so."

"Why do I see him?"

"not see."

Li Zheng smiled faintly and had no intention of meeting him at all.

From the beginning to the end, what the Tang Dynasty wanted was a legitimate reason for its war. When the two Goguryeo brothers were fighting, no matter which one asked the Tang Dynasty for help first, Li Zheng would agree. The two princes of Goguryeo were chess pieces in Li Zheng's eyes, as long as one of them could be used, it would be fine.

"Send the order to Duke Lu."

"Increase the offensive for me."

"Don't save the ammunition for the thirty Shenwu cannons I have assigned to him. If you encounter the stubborn resistance of the Goguryeo army, just blow up the city gates and walls for me."

"Those who resist will be killed without mercy."

"Of course, if you are willing to surrender to our Tang Dynasty and reorganize into an army, you can control the territory of Goguryeo for our Tang Dynasty in the future." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

In the court of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zheng could see the loyalty value of every minister, so naturally there was no need to hide anything.

To destroy Goguryeo, this is Li Zheng’s goal, and his ambition is obvious.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

All the civil and military officials in the court said in unison.

Li Zheng made it very clear that he wanted to annex Goguryeo. Without people like Kong Xian, naturally no one said anything, not even the censor.

To expand territory, and with a legitimate reason.

What can be said?
They won't make themselves look boring.

"I have prepared some things for today's court meeting."

"It's just right for you to take a look."

"This is also a divine object that can strengthen our Tang Dynasty."

Li Zheng changed the subject and smiled at the court officials.

The ministers were stunned and looked at Li Zheng.

"Bring it up."

Li Zheng shouted outside the hall.

echoed.

Several imperial guards carried two baskets into the hall.

All the ministers turned their heads and looked over. The two baskets contained two crops they had never seen before.

"what is this?"

"It looks like fruit, but why is it covered in dirt?"

“Could it have been unearthed from the ground?”

"strangeness."

Many court officials were amazed when they saw the crops in the two baskets.

in this era.

If it weren't for Li Zheng's appearance, such crops would never have appeared.

“This is a completely new crop.”

"One is called sweet potato and the other is called potato."

"Each type can produce more than 30 dan per mu."

Li Zheng looked down at the court and spoke loudly.

Hear the sound.

All the ministers were shocked and could not believe it at all.

"impossible."

"How is this possible?"

"Thirty dan per mu, this is impossible."

The ministers were discussing this matter, all of them finding it hard to imagine.

“Two crops, you can eat them in a variety of ways.”

“Boiled, grilled, fried, and steamed.”

“Sprinkle with salt and eat.”

"This crop is very filling and can help you stay full much more easily than the millet we eat."

"They can replace rice as a staple food and can be used as a dish."

"It has taken me more than four years to cultivate these two crops. During this period, only the Minister of Revenue and the Vice Minister knew the specific yields." Li Zheng said again.

(End of this chapter)