Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 473: Expansion? That comes from one's own strength!
Swell?

Li Chengqian didn't think he was arrogant.

It was because of the development of the Tang Dynasty that gave him enough confidence!

If it were in the past, if the Tang Dynasty attacked Tubo, the battle between the two sides would most likely result in killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred of their own.

But it is different now.

The weapons of the Tang Dynasty became stronger and stronger with each generation, and the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty was no longer calculated on a yearly basis, but was measured in millions of dollars per month.

As for food, there is no need to mention it.

"Your Majesty may not know the memorial submitted by the Ministry of Revenue a few days ago."

"If you tell me, I will know it?"

Li Shimin said unhappily, "No need to keep us in suspense."

Li Chengqian smiled and said calmly, "After the beginning of spring, the cultivation of farmland in various states and prefectures was completed nearly a month earlier than expected!"

"At the same time, thanks to the efficiency of the curved plow, the amount of wasteland reclaimed has increased by 100,000 hectares!"

"Regardless of the amazing yield of the grains that Su Bin brought back this time, the amount of arable land that our Tang Dynasty currently has and the annual harvest alone are enough to feed all the people of the Tang Dynasty, and there is still some left over."

"If that's the case, why should I wait?"

"What the emperor cannot do, I will do."

Li Shimin said calmly: "I just haven't had time to do it yet."

"Like Goryeo?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "The economic and trade war is the current strategy. Now that Japan has taken action, the Ministry of Revenue will naturally follow suit."

"It will take time to make the trade war effective and to liberate faith."

"so?"

"So in the next period of time, I will help you conquer Goryeo!"

Li Chengqian is full of confidence.

We have the people, the money and the food. So is it a big problem to take over Goryeo?
of course not!

Especially now that Japan is under their control.

Whether it was sending a large army from land or launching a surprise attack from the sea, the Tang Dynasty had plenty of ways to conquer Goryeo.

Li Shimin seemed to be thinking about something. "So you arranged for Su Dingfang and his men to train the navy early on, not only to conquer Japan, but also to take this opportunity to polish this newly trained navy to prepare for the upcoming battle with Goryeo?"

"Not bad!"

Li Chengqian laughed, "Father, what do you think is the chance of Goryeo's victory if I send troops to Goryeo?"

Li Shimin remained silent.

Although he lived in Da'an Palace for a long time, he still had some understanding of the development of the Tang Dynasty.

Just as Li Chengqian said, he has everything he needs now, except an excuse to send troops to attack Goryeo.

Given the military strength and weapons of the Tang Dynasty, what could Goryeo use to resist the mighty army of the Tang Dynasty?

Even if I gave my life to fill the gap, it wouldn’t be enough.

“Don’t get too inflated.”

Li Shimin said in a serious tone, "Don't forget that what Emperor Yang of Sui had was the Kaihuang prosperous era passed down by Emperor Wen of Sui, but the result was that he returned empty-handed after three expeditions to Goryeo, causing the empire to fall apart."

"Now, the Tang Dynasty is already prosperous. Don't let your reckless behavior ruin it."

Li Chengqian's face darkened, "Father, do you think that I, Li Chengqian, cannot compare to Emperor Wen of Sui, but am a figure like Yang Guang?"

Li Shimin smiled calmly: "I hope you are not."

Li Chengqian: "I am not one of them!"

Dai Zhou looked at the Great King, then at the Little King, and lowered his head to drink tea silently.

have to.

At it again.

"I have already made up my mind. This time, Su Chen will lead the troops to Korea. I don't believe that Korea has any amazing ability to defeat the lion of the Tang Dynasty."

"..."

Li Shimin and Dai Zhou's eyes all fell on Li Chengqian.

Good guy.

Let Su Chen lead the troops?
Wouldn't Goryeo also be bombed into ruins?

"Think twice, Your Majesty."

Dai Zhou reminded him carefully, "King Bingjian never likes to travel. Going to Goryeo is a long and arduous journey, and it will definitely make King Bingjian unhappy. By then, it will be hard to say whether Goryeo will be a piece of land or a ruin."

"after all."

"Your Majesty, if you really want to conquer Goryeo, you don't want to end up with only ruins left, right?"

Li Chengqian frowned and thought, "If the other party surrenders voluntarily, will we not send out Su Chen?"

Dai Zhou: "..."

How is it possible to make Goryeo surrender voluntarily?
Although Goryeo was not a big country, it had at least resisted three expeditions by Emperor Yang of Sui. Now, how could Li Chengqian want Goryeo to surrender with just one word?
Unless the Tang army runs rampant in Goryeo and makes King Yeongryu feel scared, he might surrender.

Li Shimin was immediately amused. "Prince Rongliu is also a figure. His brother once resisted Yang Guang's three expeditions. It won't be easy for you to make Goryeo surrender to you."

"Of course, if you can kill Quan Gaisuwen, there's no guarantee that he will surrender to you."

Li Chengqian pondered and shook his head, "Killing Quan Gaisuwen is equivalent to helping him solve the great enemy of the imperial power, isn't it?"

"He may surrender to me, but he is definitely not sincere. He may quietly grow stronger in the future and then disobey my will."

"Since we are going to attack Gao Li, we must kill them all."

"As for whether to save the people or the land, it depends on whether they are willing to hold on to the end!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin remained silent.

It seems that Li Chengqian regarded Goryeo as one of his achievements.

After all, if Li Chengqian really conquered Goryeo, then by then, Li Chengqian's prestige among the people would be at its peak.

Li Shimin could even think of what the common people were saying.

Emperor Yang of Sui launched three expeditions to Goguryeo but all failed, and Li Chengqian was defeated at the first blow.

Sweeping across Goryeo, the Mandate of Heaven lies with the Tang.

"It's better to be more stable."

Li Shimin sighed.

Open the bow without turning back the arrow.

Once Li Chengqian takes action, the change in the situation will not be something he can easily control.

Especially while taking action against Goryeo, they also had to sow discord between the common people and the powerful in Tubo, the Arab Empire and other countries.

"That is why I brought Lord Dai here with me, to ask for your guidance."

"..."

Li Shimin shook his head helplessly.

He had said it so bluntly, hoping that Li Chengqian would act prudently, but Li Chengqian seemed to have made up his mind.

What he wanted to hear was not how to act prudently, but whether there were any omissions when taking action against Goryeo and other countries. This was the purpose of Li Chengqian bringing Dai Zhou with him.

Li Shimin: “No.”

"No?"

"No."

Li Shimin said calmly, "You are the emperor now, just do whatever you want."

"I am sitting in the Da'an Palace, watching how you conquer Goryeo and cause civil strife in Tubo, Daqin and other countries."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I understand."

……

Side by side with the palace.

Su Chen frowned and looked at Li Chengqian. Conquer Goryeo?
Although this is also in the plan, it would be a bit too hasty to start now.

"Are you too impatient?"

"Now that Japan has fallen into our hands, I have also received accurate information that the relationship between Quan Gaisuwen and Prince Rongliu is becoming increasingly tense."

Li Chengqian said slowly, "Maybe I am a little hasty, but if I take action, it might not be a bad opportunity."

Su Chen fell into deep thought.

Quan Gaesomun, also known as Yeon Gaesomun, was renamed Quan Gaesomun because his name conflicted with Emperor Gaozu's name.

This person was Da Duilu of Goryeo, who was almost like a prime minister in the Tang Dynasty.

Most importantly, after inheriting the position from his father, this man not only controlled the civil power, but was also the supreme commander of Goryeo.

It can be said that Quan Gaisuwen is an alternative Prime Minister Cao.

It is normal for there to be friction and conflict between King Rongliu and Quan Gaisuwen.

No monarch wants to see the power that belongs to him fall into the hands of others.

Just like back then, Emperor Xian of Han sent out the Secret Edict to kill Prime Minister Cao.

"If that's the case, this is a good opportunity."

At the very least, when the Tang Dynasty sends troops, Prince Rongliu might cause some trouble to Quan Gaisuwen, or in other words, Prince Rongliu must create trouble for Quan Gaisuwen.

But that alone is not enough.

"Quan Gaisuwen is also a veteran general who controls a large army. It is not easy to get rid of him."

"I have already investigated the exact number of troops in Goryeo, and it is approximately 300,000."

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice, "Nearly 250,000 of them are under the command of Quan Gaisuwen. In other words, as long as we defeat Quan Gaisuwen, Goryeo will not be able to stop us."

"I have considered sending troops from Yingzhou, and at the same time arranging for the navy to advance from Dengzhou and Dongying Protectorate. If nothing unexpected happens, a three-sided attack will surely make Goryeo powerless."

Su Chen stood up and walked towards the map. Yingzhou, Dengzhou, and Dongying Protectorate were marching towards Goryeo from the north, west, and east respectively.

Then the only chance for Goryeo was to seek help from Silla Baekje in the south. However, the relationship between Silla Baekje and Quan Gaesomun was not very good.

after all.

Quan Gaisu Wen held great power. Although he was not the emperor, the rights he exercised were no different from those of the emperor.

In addition, this person has an arrogant personality, so it is normal that he does not take Silla and Baekje seriously.

"Silla and Baekje must also be on guard."

Su Chen said slowly, "When the lips are gone, the teeth are cold. It is impossible for Silla and Baekje not to understand this truth."

Li Chengqian: "If they dare to assist Goryeo, I don't mind destroying them all together."

Okay.

Su Chen glanced at Li Chengqian and said, "You are really arrogant."

Li Chengqian laughed, "So I want to ask you if you are interested in going to Goryeo for a visit."

Su Chen: “???”

"I?"

"Correct!"

"I don't feel comfortable leaving this to others."

"..."

Su Chen fell into deep thought.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Regardless of whether you agree or not, there is something you need to help me arrange."

"whats the matter?"

"I remember that when you were playing tricks on the grassland, you had a helper called White Wolf, right?"

"Correct."

"I need him to go to Tibet."

(End of this chapter)