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Chapter 757 The Tranquility Before the Storm

The monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty had already discussed the development of the countries after the integration of the countries in the Chang'an Palace, but the people of Goguryeo, who were still ignorant at this time, fell into a lot of discussions because of the imperial court's notice.

"Have you heard? Datang has come a few times now, sneaked into the palace and robbed the princess."

"Hey man, you don't really believe this lie, do you?

This is obviously because the imperial court wanted to recruit soldiers and went crazy, and deceived us with such levelless lies. After all, none of us want to be a soldier.

I don't believe this even to death. Besides, what does the life and death of the princess in the palace care about us?If I have that time, I might as well think about how to sell some mountain goods to make money. "

The two passers-by just tore apart in the street.

All around were passers-by watching, and after a while, a group of people participated in the discussion of this matter.

"A distant cousin of mine works in the royal palace. I heard that he saw it with his own eyes. It is true." One person shouted excitedly.

"That's right, that's good, the official documents won't lie, she's our Princess Ruyi of Goguryeo."

"Bah, what Princess Ruyi? I've never heard of it, besides, there are a lot of princesses in the king, one less than a lot, what does it matter?
I want my father to be a soldier, but there is no door. My three children are still counting on me to support me. I don’t want to die on the battlefield. "The man before insisted with a blushing face.

"That's right, that's right, the government will only exploit us when collecting food, and now it's embarrassing and wants us to send someone to die? There is no door, and we will definitely not serve as soldiers. We can beat Tang Dynasty A few years ago, General Ulji Mundeok’s [-] troops were wiped out, and none of them survived. My elder brother was sent to his death because he was captured by a strong man.” Someone echoed.

Another person stood up and said: "You don't know, not only a few years ago, I have relatives who served in the army.

I heard that a few months ago, the imperial court and several other countries organized an army of 50 to attack Datang, and they were all killed and returned. The casualties were all from our side. There is no way to win. Maybe they took away the princess for revenge. . "

"Oh, no wonder they said that the grain tax will increase this year, and they wantonly collected corvée around the capital. It turned out that there was a war, but why didn't we know anything? Why did the court keep it from us?" Many people suddenly realized.

There was a witty taunt: "Let you know? Is it useful to let you know? You can decide not to fight? You go back to join the army to help? It's a gift from the higher ups not to arrest you. You still want to participate in national affairs."

"Why doesn't it have anything to do with us? They went to provoke the enemy without making a sound. Now that they are coming to retaliate, wouldn't it mean that there will be another big war, and we will definitely have to pay for it if we fail at that time. My family doesn't have any surplus food to hand over to them. ' argued the man.

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but think deeply. This is really the case, so a new round of debate started again. At this time, it seems that no one really cares about whether the princess is a princess or not.

It was intended that a piece of paper would arouse the hatred of the people in the country towards Datang, but the effect seemed to be unexpected, as can be seen from the great anger towards Lu Yuangai Suwen at this time.

"Damn it, a group of useless untouchables. The Kingdom of Central Plains has been obsessed with Goguryeo for decades. Countless wars have been caused, and they are sworn enemies with us. Which family has not killed or injured their relatives because of them? Why are they all shrinking at this time? Have you forgotten the blood feud?"

One of the servants behind him curled his lips inwardly, secretly thinking that he deserved it, it is true that the Tang Dynasty fought and killed people, but how did the Goguryeo army come here? It seems that it was not caused by the Tang Dynasty. The common people went to die, so the common people didn't put the account on Datang's head. If it wasn't because of the imperial court's misfortune to the common people, could I be reduced to the deep palace and become a servant?
Obviously, this person came from a poor background. In order to survive, he had to enter the palace to serve the powerful, but even so, he did not forget his origin.

"To Lu, in fact, there is no need to be so angry. Although the large-scale conscription is not effective, there are still [-] to [-] people who are bloody and determined to serve the country and join the army. Datang’s Thunderbolt, it seems that the number of people is not the point, and even a group of timid people may lower our morale, so, don’t worry about it.”

A knowledgeable general stood up and persuaded.

Yuan Gai Su Wen was still angry, he pondered for a moment, then snorted and said: "What you said is not unreasonable.

However, this group of unscrupulous people does not think of the emperor's favor and does not want to serve the country, so this crime must not go unpunished.

The autumn harvest is coming soon, and this year's grain tax will be increased by [-]%.

In addition, regarding Datang's Thunderbolt, hehe, it's time to use the secret weapon obtained from the Western Turks, and send people to increase cement production. Since they want to attack the city, they will destroy our city before the autumn harvest. All replaced with copper walls and iron walls.

Don't care about labor costs, the people don't want to fight, they have to pay, and if they don't have enough manpower, they impose corvee. A group of untouchables, if the country doesn't survive, it's meaningless to protect them. "

This……

When the general heard this, his heart was awe-inspiring. This order seems to be a bit cruel. If the food tax is increased by [-]%, the common people will be in dire straits. What if internal riots are triggered?
But seeing the madness on Lu's face, he didn't dare to persuade him too much. It was not the general Ulji Takede, basically no one in the court would dare to contradict Lu.

"Damn Du Ruhui, since our people have no experience and don't believe this matter, and spread this matter to the Tang Dynasty, they don't believe that the people of the Tang Dynasty can tolerate a person who robs women and children to be a prime minister."

"Decree!" Compared with state affairs, a rumor is insignificant. The general agreed immediately. He also knew that his brother Lu's real brother was brutally murdered, but he couldn't commit suicide in person to take revenge. He could only let it go. Let go of the rumors.

But even this one seems to have returned in vain. They can't control their own public opinion in Goguryeo, so why talk about Datang?
Half of the public opinion in the Tang Dynasty is in the imperial court, and half is in the folk, and the folk is in charge of Bai Fan. After all, although the beggar gang is adapted, it is hidden from the people by changing its appearance. As long as Bai Fan gives an order, millions of gangs will drown out a rumor Isn't it the same as playing?
In addition, Gao Ruyi, the princess of Goguryeo in Chang'an City, came out to refute the rumors in person, and in Chang'an City, under the witness of the common people, married the new Pyongyang Marquis Du Gou as his wife.
As for how Du Gou explained his title, and the trifles of the Tang Dynasty winning Goguryeo in the future, it is the private affairs of the young couple. With Li Yuanba's image of killing people when he disagrees, it is impossible for Du Gou to fool a little girl who is in love question.

It seems to be the tranquility before the storm. Although the two borders are facing each other, they just look at each other. In less than a few months, they entered the autumn harvest, and it was a peaceful autumn harvest, without even a trace of friction. It seems that the two countries are in harmony. Like busy harvesting autumn fruits.

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