Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 622: Divide Plan
A few days later, Zhao Mu took everyone on a ship and sailed across the ocean again to arrive in Goryeo.

But compared to last time, Zhao Mu's journey was much easier.

The last time, the merchant ship they were on was chased by the Liao navy, but now the Liao had experienced two major defeats, its land defense was still insufficient, and it did not have the extra financial resources to support the navy.

This time, without the vigilance of the Liao navy warships, Zhao Mu and others easily reached the port near the Goryeo capital, Kaesong.

Zhao Mu and the others also changed into Korean clothes just like last time before getting off the boat. Queen Wang and the others looked at the exotic scenery in front of them, and then looked at the exotic clothes on their bodies, and they couldn't stop laughing.

Lady Wei even deliberately spread out her white skirt and waved it in front of Zhao Mu.

Lady Wei asked, "Master, does mine look good?"

Looking at the charming beauty in front of him, Zhao Mu also felt sad. He felt sad that in the original time and space, such a beauty was ruined by the golden dog.

Zhao Mu nodded and said, "Of course it's beautiful. But we are traveling secretly this time. We are in a foreign country and we don't speak the language, so we should talk as little as possible. We have someone to take care of all our itinerary."

Then everyone got on the carriage again and headed straight for Kaesong, the capital of Goryeo.

Everyone arrived in Kaifeng that day. Because it was a secret trip, the King of Goryeo did not send any ceremonial guard to welcome Emperor Zhong of the Song Dynasty.

But after everyone entered the Goryeo Palace, the Goryeo King, the Goryeo Crown Prince and the palace officials knelt down to welcome Zhao Mu.

King Gaoli shouted, "I pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor Zhong of the Great Song Dynasty! Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty!"

Zhao Mu looked at his "father-in-law" kneeling at his feet and smiled.

Although the Koreans are fickle, he still likes the way they know how to adapt to the times.

Regardless of whether he will be a "rebellious son" in the future, he is definitely filial during the period when he is your "son". At least he is much better than the two ungrateful bastards to the east and south.

The reason why Goryeo is treated with courtesy now is not only because Goryeo is aware of the current situation, but more importantly, its location is unique. Whether it is passing through Liao or crossing the river to conquer Fuso in the future, it is the best transit station.

Zhao Mu said, "Well, there are no outsiders here, so Your Majesty, there is no need to be polite."

After obtaining Zhao Mu's permission, the King of Goryeo stood up respectfully.

Afterwards, everyone was invited to the inner chamber of the palace. After the King of Goryeo learned the news in advance, he specially looked for a teacher from the Central Plains in Kaifeng. This was because during Zhao Mu's last visit to Goryeo, he really couldn't get used to their kimchi and other things. For this reason, the King of Goryeo made special preparations as soon as he received the news this time.

Although the food for the reception was still so small and shabby, Zhao Mu could see that the Goryeo king and his son had done their best this time.

It's just that their cultural structure is indeed a little "small". It's not their fault. At the banquet, Zhao Mu sat in the main seat, and the father and son of the King of Goryeo sat in the guest seats below him. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, he asked everything he should ask and said everything he should say.

Even the Crown Prince of Goryeo asked about Princess Anping's recent situation, and the male protagonist answered truthfully, saying that she is now pregnant and is recuperating in Lingzhou City.

After saying these polite words, Zhao Mu got straight to the point and said, "Your Highness, I came here today for two reasons. The first is to borrow your country's passage to go to the Jurchen tribe, just like last time, to discuss with the Jurchen leader about jointly attacking Liao. The second reason is to talk to Your Highness about borrowing your country's passage to attack Liao."

Previously, the King of Goryeo refused to agree, but the Song and Liao were evenly matched. However, after the news of the Liao army's defeat in the Battle of Lingzhou was reported back to Goryeo, the King of Goryeo was ready to change his neutrality and completely turn to the Song Dynasty.

The King of Goryeo said, "This time, Your Majesty has come, and I am willing to serve Your Majesty. Moreover, the Liao Kingdom has built a fortress along the coast of our country. Even if we have no intention of advancing north, it is inevitable that the Liao people will invade the south. So this time, I am willing to let the Song Dynasty pass through to attack the Liao Kingdom together."

After hearing this, Zhao Mu took a sip of the turbid wine prepared by Goryeo, and then said, "Good! I am very pleased that Your Majesty has such an awakening. However, I have something to say in advance. Because Your Majesty did not participate in our alliance last time, when I went north to sign an alliance with the Jurchens, I did not include Goryeo in it. Goryeo's territory adjacent to Liao was also ceded to the Jurchens."

As he spoke, Zhao Mu took out the alliance document he had signed with the Jurchens last time, as well as a map of the division of the Liao territory from his sleeve.

The palace maid serving Zhao Mu hurriedly handed the map and the alliance letter to the King of Goryeo who was sitting below him.

After reading it, the King of Goryeo seemed to regret it, but now that the words had been spoken, it was too late to regret. After all, it was a bit difficult for anyone to accept a thankless task.

Even the King of Goryeo regretted not accepting Zhao Mu's request for a four-party alliance last time. Now he has lost his niece and has not gained any practical benefits. But he still has to eat this loss.

Seeing the embarrassed look on the Goryeo king's face, Zhao Mu also laughed, and then guessed something. He said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have always been fair in my work. If Your Majesty is willing to send troops to help me, and willing to lend me the passage to the Song Dynasty, then I will not treat Your Majesty unfairly. Besides, Your Majesty is my father-in-law. How can I treat my own family unfairly?"

Upon hearing this, the King of Goryeo hurriedly said earnestly: "In that case, I thank Your Majesty." But Zhao Mu did not say what benefits he could get, so the King of Goryeo was still not completely reassured.

Seeing that he had something to say but was still forcing a smile, Zhao Mu put down the wine glass in his hand and said, "Haha. Although the land of Liao Kingdom is no longer yours, there are still other lands that can be given to you. After destroying Liao Kingdom and recuperating for another year or two, I will persuade the emperor to march east to Fusang. The islands of Fusang are beyond the reach of our Song family. As long as Goryeo is willing to cooperate with us, then in the future, when our two families conquer Fusang, Goryeo can take the land of Fusang. How do you think?"

Hearing Zhao Mu's words, the King of Goryeo changed his depressed attitude and said happily: "In that case, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your grace."

Zhao Mu then nodded, and everyone continued to drink and feast.

Zhao Mu's decision to bring Goryeo into the future expedition was also a helpless move. After all, Fuso was far away from the main road. If he set sail from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Dengzhou, the fleet would easily lose its way and encounter uncertain factors such as waves. More importantly, logistical supplies were too difficult.

However, if an attack is launched from Goryeo, not only can Goryeo provide logistical supplies for the Song Dynasty's fleet and expeditionary soldiers, but after the Liao Dynasty is pacified in the future, countless supplies can also be transported to Goryeo by land.

Moreover, between Goryeo and Fuso, there are Tsushima Island and Jeju Island as transit fortresses. As long as the logistics resources are transported continuously, with the current financial resources of the Song Dynasty, it will not matter even if the war lasts for two or three years.

Moreover, after the coalition forces land, the loot from Fusang will completely offset the cost of the expedition. When the mission is accomplished, we can give Goryeo a share, which will benefit us all.

(End of this chapter)