Datang's free and easy concubine

Chapter 971 Coping
After ordering eight hundred miles to rush to pass the decree, Gao Jianwu ordered all the important officials in the court to be summoned.

The atmosphere in the palace is very dignified, not only the king but also all the ministers feel heavy, even the maids in the palace feel very heavy.

Because, if the army of the Tang Dynasty captured the capital and captured the palace, then there would be no good end for these maids and servants.

The atmosphere in the palace was dignified, and all the ministers were discussing solemnly.

Gao Jianwu rubbed his frowning brows, and said with a headache on his face: "Everyone has been discussing for so long, the most important thing now is three things."

"One, ask Yuan Gai Suwen to lead the army back to the division as soon as possible, Gu has already sent people eight hundred miles to deliver the decree!"

"Second, tell the cities about the situation of the Tang army's artillery, and order the cities to strictly guard against death. Now draft an edict and send it to the cities immediately!"

"Third, send envoys to the Tang army camp to meet the Tang emperor, apologize to the Tang emperor, and promise to withdraw from Silla. Who is willing to send an envoy?"

Since ancient times, the two armies did not fight each other, and the Tang Dynasty was a state of etiquette, so there would be no danger.

So as soon as Gao Jianwu finished speaking, ministers came out immediately.

"I am willing to go to the Tang army camp, and I will definitely persuade the Tang emperor to retreat!"

"The minister is willing to go to the camp of the Tang army!"

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The news quickly spread in the city, and the people who heard it were all dumbfounded.

Although they knew that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was driving to the east, they had great expectations for Liaodong, because the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty only brought an army of 10,000+, and they still expected to block the Tang army from Liaodong.

Of course, they also thought that Liaodong might fall, but they never thought that Liaodong would fall so soon.

This happened so suddenly!

The fall of Liaodong means that the Tang army may drive straight into the hinterland!
What made them panic even more was why did Liaodong fall so quickly?
You know, when the million-strong army of the former Sui Dynasty marched eastward, Liaodong never fell so quickly!

Now the Tang army has only 10,000+ troops, why did Liaodong fall so quickly?

Was the Liaodong garrison negligent?
Or is Tang Jun's combat power so terrible?
What is the truth?
The truth is because the Tang army has a sharp weapon for attacking the city, artillery!
The people in Pyongyang are confused, what is artillery?How could they capture Liaodong so quickly?

King Goguryeo and the ministers in the court have heard of artillery, but who cares about ordinary people?

They had never heard of artillery at all, and had no idea what artillery was.

Although they didn't know what a cannon was, they soon knew that it was originally made by Su Cheng.

Hearing the name Su Cheng, the people of Pyongyang City felt very complicated.

Because the name Su Cheng is well-known in Pyongyang City, everyone knows it.

Because Su Cheng is a legend, the story about Su Cheng is even more legendary than the legend.

Moreover, after Yuan Gai Suwen returned to Goguryeo from his mission to Datang, he made a lot of momentum, making Su Cheng known to everyone in Pyongyang.

Then, the Su tea, burning knives, fine wine, and glazed utensils brought by Su's firm amazed the entire Pyongyang city, which also increased Su Cheng's popularity.

When the people in Pyongyang knew that Yuan Gai Suwen and Su Cheng were good friends, they still felt honored.

When Yuangai Suwen led the army to go out, this feeling of honor reached its peak. Because of Su Cheng's help, they had the opportunity to go to Silla.

However, who would have thought that Datang would send troops!
Who would have thought that it was the artillery made by Su Cheng that captured Liaodong!
At this time, the feelings of the people in Pyongyang can be imagined.

In the palace, all the officials had dispersed, but Gao Yanshou still stayed in the hall.

"Gao Aiqing, what else do you need?" Gao Jianwu asked in a deep voice. Although the courtiers proposed three solutions to the predicament, he was still worried.

Gao Yanshou hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I still have something to say in my heart!"

Gao Jianwu frowned and asked, "At this time of crisis, it's time to work together. If you have anything to say, just speak up!"

Gao Yanshou said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am a little worried about Yuan Gai Suwen!"

Gao Jianwu frowned and said, "Worried about Yuan Gai Suwen? What are you worried about him?"

Gao Yanshou said in a deep voice: "Back then, Yuan Gai Su Wen said that Tang Dynasty would not send troops, and that Su Cheng would help Xiang Xiang. What happened?"

"Su Cheng didn't say anything. Not only didn't he say anything, but he also strongly supported sending troops. Why? It must be because of the artillery!"

"Yuan Gai Su Wen has been to the Tang Dynasty and is Su Cheng's friend. Does he know the power of artillery? Does he know that the Tang Dynasty will send troops?"

"Is Yuan Gai Suwen a courtier of the Tang Emperor, or the king's courtier?"

"I have some doubts now. Yuan Gai Suwen is trying to encourage the conquest of Silla. Could this be a conspiracy?"

Gao Jianwu listened to frowning and pacing slowly, and asked in a deep voice: "Are you doubting Yuan Gai Suwen's loyalty?"

Gao Yanshou clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I am not judging the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but I really have a lot of doubts in my heart."

"When Yuan Gai Suwen was sent as an envoy, Su Cheng was already a well-known talented man, a favorite minister in front of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and a high position in the Tang Dynasty. What kind of status is that?"

"And what about Yuan Gai Suwen? He was just an unknown little deputy envoy at the time, why did he suddenly become close friends with Su Cheng?"

"Who knows what he and Su Cheng said when they had a happy chat?"

"Then, Yuan Gai Suwen took advantage of this to spread the clouds, took Su Cheng's letter to encourage troops to go out, and then the Tang army took the opportunity to invade."

"Your Majesty, although this is just my guess, you must guard against it!"

As Gao Jianwu listened, his footsteps became slower and slower, and finally stopped completely. In fact, he had no doubts in his heart.

Is all of this a coincidence, or is it a conspiracy from beginning to end?
If it was a conspiracy, did Yuan Gai Suwen participate in it, or was it used?
Seeing the king stopped to concentrate on thinking, Gao Yanshou continued: "Your Majesty, the army going out is the most elite soldiers and horses of our Goguryeo, and it is also the greatest hope of our Goguryeo. We must not let it go!"

"If Yuan Gai Su Wen has a different intention, then the consequences are unimaginable! Your Majesty, you must guard against it!"

In this campaign against Silla, Yuan Gai Suwen also thoroughly proved his ability to lead the army. If anyone is most suitable to lead the army to resist the Tang army, it is undoubtedly Yuan Gai Suwen.

Gao Jianwu recognized Yuan Gai Suwen's ability to lead the army, but Gao Yanshou's words had to make him think deeply.

What should Yuan Gai Suwen do if he has a different heart?
(End of this chapter)