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Chapter 502: Xun Wenruo Offers a Solution to the Problem

"What Wen Ruo said does make sense, but how can this matter be so simple?"

Without being immersed in the beautiful fantasy for too long, Wei Ming quickly shook his head to get rid of this inflated idea:

"Not to mention that my Liaodong affairs have just been settled and many things are not yet completed. If I return to Beijing now, I am afraid that I will be too far away to handle the chaos."

"Take the elimination of Goguryeo as an example. Its merits and demerits are ambiguous."

"This is the kingdom that was personally conferred by our Han ancestor!"

"The king is controlled by powerful ministers. If we can only restore order and establish a new king, then we can certainly say that we have done a good job."

"But if we rashly destroy a country and its society, I'm afraid it would be unjustifiable and would attract criticism from both the government and the public."

"If your majesty is seriously ill as the rumors say, then Zhang Rang and He Jin, who are in power now, would be proud of themselves if they don't punish us. As for letting you return to the capital? That's simply impossible."

Wei Ming's words reminded everyone that although the decision to abolish Goguryeo had achieved military victory, it might cause a series of complex problems politically.

This is also the reason why he hurried here this time.

Wei Ming now feels extremely regretful that there was no counselor accompanying the army this time.

What a hell.

At the beginning, it was agreed that they would only educate Goguryeo and overthrow Molizhi and Minglin Daye, but how come Su Junhou turned the war into a war to destroy the country?
Goguryeo existed for nearly two hundred years. Without a proper reason, wouldn't this just be giving others an advantage?
If the mighty Han Dynasty government could eliminate subordinate states at will, wouldn't that alienate its subordinates?

For a moment, several eyes focused on Su Yao.

Although no one spoke, everyone's opinions were obvious.

Lord Su, oh Lord Su, you are really acting too recklessly.

"If you really want to take this opportunity to return to the capital, how about we discuss the matter of exterminating Goguryeo?"

"Let's discuss it again? No need to discuss it again!"

Su Yao blurted out:

"Eliminating Goguryeo is related to the long-term stability of Liaodong."

"Besides, I have already issued a decree to the entire army to exterminate the country. How can I change my order overnight?"

Su Yao's tone was firm and powerful, leaving no room for doubt. He looked around, his eyes fell on Xun Yu, and continued:
"As for how to return to Beijing legitimately, since Wen Ruo has brought it up, I think he is not making a fuss. Am I right?"

Xun Yu showed a look of approval in his eyes.

I thought that Lord Su was able to rise from the grassroots to the position of a duke so quickly, and he was definitely not just a brave and brute warrior.

Xun Yu straightened his expression, cupped his hands and said:

"Lord Su, thank you for your praise."

"I was not sure at first, but I felt relieved after meeting you, my lord."

Su Yao had a stern face but curled his lips in his heart.

Do all these counselors like to keep people in suspense?

In fact, he had some thoughts in his mind, but at this moment, as the lord, Su Yao still played along and asked him if he had any good ideas to solve this problem.

Xun Yu chuckled and said:

"The solution to this problem is very simple. The answer lies in the prisoner that the prince brought back."

"Are you talking about the prince of Goguryeo, Gao Baqi?"

"That's right." Xun Yu stroked his beard.

After hearing Xun Yu's plan, Lu Bu and others widened their eyes. Is this possible?
"what?!"

"The prince is about to ascend the throne?!"

In the chaotic city, the news that the Goguryeo prince will hold a brief enthronement ceremony tomorrow morning instantly caused a sensation in the royal capital.

The people rushed to tell each other, and even the fight between the Han army and the fleeing people of Zhuan was quelled.

"what's going on?"

"Will the Han army let us go?" "King, please save us!"

As the news that Goguryeo Prince Go Bak Ki was about to ascend the throne spread, the atmosphere in the entire Gugu City underwent a subtle change.

Gradually, the people saw a glimmer of hope from their initial despair and fear. They gathered in front of the palace, looking forward to the arrival of the new king, hoping to escape years of war and suffering.

However, at the hasty coronation ceremony in front of the palace gate, Gao Bachi's face was full of bitterness.

The three leaders of Duowujia, Hengnaga and Guannaga, the most important ministers at the ceremony, did not show any respect to the king at this moment.

Because, it's very simple.

These high-ranking dignitaries are well aware that this is just a show.

It was a performance for the people in the city so that they would be obedient and go to Liaodong honestly.

It was also performed for the dignitaries in Luoyang City so that they could not find any fault with it.

Su Yao's battle was to promote the kingly way, punish powerful ministers, establish a new king and restore order, which would be a great contribution to the country.

"After all, isn't this still regretful?"

Cheng Lian couldn't help but complain to Lu Bu:

"Goguryeo is not going to be eliminated, and they have appointed a new king. So they are just going to give up the land we fought so hard for?"

Lu Bu laughed loudly twice:

"These are all superficial. The key point is underneath."

"what?!"

"The King of Goguryeo is coming to pay tribute and express gratitude?"

Ten days passed in a flash. In the Shangshufang in Luoyang, He Jin looked at Zhang Rang in astonishment.

"Yes, General."

Zhang Rang shook the memorial in his hand as if it were hot, and said in a shrill voice:

"Our Lord Su is really very capable."

"Not only did he suppress the rebellion in Goguryeo, he also captured their treacherous ministers and brought their king back."

"Wait, you said bring it back?" He Jin frowned.

"Yes, this Champion Marquis wrote clearly that in order to prevent the Yellow Turban bandits from causing chaos along the way, he personally led 800 cavalrymen to escort them along the way."

Eight hundred riders.

This is a really subtle number.

For a team escorting prisoners of war and tribute, eight hundred cavalrymen were not too many.

At the same time, these eight hundred cavalrymen would not pose any threat to the tens of thousands of imperial guards in the Luoyang capital.

However, He Jin was terrified when he heard it.

My goodness, that day at the gate of Pingyuan City, that guy broke through an army of 200,000 with only 800 cavalrymen, right?
Eight hundred cavalrymen entered Beijing at once?
No, this is an army of 200,000 besieging the city!

After the conversion, He Jin was very anxious and said hurriedly:
"How does this work!"

"He is just a foreign king. Why would he need the personal escort of the Marquis of Guanjun?"

"Does he not care about the safety of Liaodong? Why didn't Changshi Zhang reject him immediately?"

Zhang Rang rolled his eyes immediately. Do you think I don't want to?
Although the two had had many conflicts recently, if there was anything they could agree on since the emperor came back from offering sacrifices to his ancestors, not letting Su Yao return to Beijing was definitely the most important one.

That crazy boy should just stay outside the Great Wall.

However.
"This is a serious matter."

Zhang Rang's face was gloomy, and he looked like he had a headache:
"This foreign king actually came from a country that wanted to annex the country and reduce its vassalage."

"What?!" He Jin was dumbfounded.

(End of this chapter)