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

Chapter 627: Funan's Surrender

"Watch here. If there is any unusual situation or signs of military mobilization in the city, fight back immediately." Li Daozon said in a deep voice.

"The last general takes orders."

Li Kun gladly accepted the order.

Subsequently.

Li Daozong looked at the officials of Funan and said, "Follow me. I hope you will give the emperor a good answer."

"Thank you General Li."

The officials of Funan bowed respectfully again and again.

Subsequently.

Li Daozon turned his horse and headed backwards, and the officials of Funan followed behind him.

When the truly harmonious foreign officials passed by the Tang army, they looked at the Shenwu cannon, the artillery spread all over the rear, and these elite and brave Tang soldiers, which made them feel a sense of fear.

With just one glance, they realized how huge the gap was between their army and the Tang army.

If they were to fight, they would surely be defeated.

They crossed the Tang Dynasty's army of 100,000.

Arrived at the camp in the back room.

Li Zheng was waiting in the camp. Two maids were peeling fruits and Li Zheng ate all of them.

At this time.

Li Dao Zong walked in quickly, "Your Majesty, the envoy from Funan wants to see you."

"Ah."

Li Zheng nodded and waved his hand.

The two maids beside her immediately retreated.

"The emperor has issued an order. Announce it." Li Daozon shouted to the envoys outside the tent.

next moment.

Several envoys from Funan walked into the big tent according to their rank. After seeing Li Zheng, they knelt down and said, "Foreign ministers pay their respects to His Majesty the Emperor of the Celestial Empire."

"No thanks, no thanks. I don't like these gifts." Li Zheng waved his hand.

"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty." The envoys stood up respectfully with trepidation.

"How is the answer I want? Before you answer, I have one last thing to say."

"I don't want to hear any more about the Celestial Empire not bullying the small country of Shuofang. The so-called Celestial Empire and the so-called acceptance of you as vassal tribute were all done by my father. It has nothing to do with me."

"The so-called vassal submission is nothing more than a kowtow for face. It brings no benefit to the Tang Dynasty, let alone any substantial gains. The so-called tribute has instead earned more gifts from the Tang Dynasty."

"This kind of appendage is useless to me."

Before the envoy spoke, Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

His tone completely rejected the existence of those former vassal states and the Tang Dynasty's former national policy towards them, and he simply didn't care.

One emperor and one courtier.

It's not just about changes in the court, but also about actual changes in national policy.

In the past, in order to consolidate the Tang Dynasty, his father disdained to provoke the surrounding foreign nations. As long as they were honest, the Tang Dynasty would not conquer them. In the original history, he even established the so-called unconquered country, which was a pit dug for future generations.

However, due to the appearance of Li Zheng, the so-called unconquered country that was originally going to appear no longer exists.

It is now the fifth year of Jianwu, and Li Zheng has been emperor for more than five years. Naturally, he cares less about the previous national policies.

Hear your true words.

The faces of these Funan envoys changed instantly.

Obviously.

When they came, they still had some expectations, hoping that the Tang Dynasty would still care about its status as the Celestial Empire, but now, it seems that there is no chance.

"Your Majesty, this is written by our Lord. The Lord is willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty."

Under Li Zheng's pressure, the officials of Funan had no chance to resist and could only kneel on the ground and hold the books in their hands high.

Before coming, Funan had naturally been threatened by the Tang Dynasty, and now that they were here, it meant that their king had made the choice.

Li Zheng looked at Zhao Ming who was serving beside him.

The latter immediately understood and walked away quickly.

Bring up this sealed book.

"Your Majesty." Zhao Ming handed it to Li Zheng respectfully.

Li Zheng took it and opened it.

There was not much nonsense, the King of Funan was willing to lead all his subjects to submit to the Tang Dynasty.

Among the many small countries in the southern border of the Tang Dynasty, Funan was weaker than the former Nanzhao and Zhenla, with a population of more than 3 million and a military force of more than 100,000.

Naturally, there is no chance to compete with the Tang Dynasty.

"Very good. Go back and tell the King of Funan that I accept her submission and ask him to wait for me in the capital."

"All the troops on this border must open the city gates and lay down their weapons. Our Tang army will enter the border of Funan." Li Zheng said in a deep voice.

"I understand, your Excellency." The Funan official replied in a trembling voice.

Watching these envoys from Funan retreat.

Li Dao Zong smiled and said, "Everything is just as Your Majesty expected. The Funan Kingdom does not dare to fight against the Tang Dynasty. Now the only way out is surrender."

"For a small country like this, going to war with the Tang Dynasty is tantamount to seeking death. On the contrary, surrendering will naturally be of great benefit to their powerful and noble ranks."

"They understand that as long as they surrender, I can still grant them rights. If they resist, not only will they lose their rights, but also their lives and even their entire families."

"These people naturally know how to choose." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"Now that Funan has surrendered, Siam should be the same. They dare not be the enemy of our Tang Dynasty." Li Daozon laughed again.

Now the first step is to station troops on the border of Funan, make an offensive gesture, and also issue an ultimatum.

The same is true for Siam.

This country is as powerful as Funan, with a population of only about three million, and even fewer military forces than Funan.

The Tang Dynasty's 300,000 troops were stationed there, which was a deterrent to small countries like theirs, and even the former Stone Khanate would be frightened.

This kind of small country is different from Japan.

Japan is located on the ocean and is far away from the Tang Dynasty. The distance gave them confidence that they could compete with the Tang Dynasty. So when they attacked Japan, they even thought they could defeat the Tang Dynasty.

From their emperor to their officials, all of them thought so.

But after the actual fight, they realized how ridiculous their ideas were.

The Tang Dynasty army had all kinds of advanced firearms, which was like a dimensionality reduction attack.

But Funan and Siam were different.

He was in a neighboring country adjacent to the Tang Dynasty and had a clear view of the Tang Dynasty's strength. That was why they did not dare to have any thoughts of resisting.

Even the powerful Shi Khanate was no match for the Tang Dynasty, so how could they?

Let alone the Stone Khanate.

In the past, Nanzhao and Zhenla were also more powerful than them.

Now they have all become vassals of the Tang Dynasty.

"To take over Funan, a hundred thousand troops are enough. Let Li Kun lead the troops to Siam. Same thing. If they don't surrender, attack directly."

Li Zheng said to Li Dao Zong.

"I will explain it immediately." Li Daozon nodded.

Time passes.

Under the protection of five hundred guards.

Li Zheng came to the capital of Funan.

But when the imperial carriage stopped in front of the capital of Funan, the King of Funan and other officials came out to greet him, and they all showed respect.

(End of this chapter)