Datang Lingnan King

Chapter 216 Coping
It was a very painful thing to look at the delicious food but not be able to eat it. After discussing with Feng Daiwen, Li Ji transported another batch of captives back to Datang, just as the first batch of silver mines were extracted.

10 taels of silver, this is the temptation of Chiguoguo, and tens of thousands of captives can also greatly fill the labor force after the beginning of spring.

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When Liu Rengui was cleaning up the ships on Wajima, Emperor Shumei was summoning Soga Ezo, Monobe Hanzo, and a person that Feng Daiwen did not expect, Cui Tao from the former Boling Cui family. At this time, Cui Tao was not there either. In the past, he was frivolous, and his face was full of coldness.

"General, Dalian, just received the news that all the ships on the seaside were destroyed by unknown enemies. What do you think about this?" Emperor Shu Ming said.

"What exactly was destroyed, does His Majesty the Emperor know?" Monobe Hanzo asked rhetorically.

"It is said that it is a ship as tall as a mountain. How is this possible? It should be exaggerated for fear of being punished." Emperor Shu Ming replied.

"It's Datang, it must be Datang! Datang has huge ships." When Cui Tao heard about the big ships, his first reaction was Feng Daiwen, and he said in a resentful tone.

"What? Datang! How is it possible, and I didn't offend them." Emperor Shu Ming couldn't believe it, and exclaimed.

"It's really possible that the news came from Bizen Castle in the area under the jurisdiction of the minister. After Izumo, the news from all the cities in Beichu was cut off. Only Tang Dynasty has such great power in our vicinity, so we can't get any news.
Originally, if His Majesty did not summon the minister, the minister would come to report to His Majesty, but the minister did not understand who did it all the time, so it makes sense to say so. "Suga Ezo said with an ugly face.

"This, what should I do?" Now Monobe Hanzo was at a loss.

"Your Majesty, two, it's not that we don't have a chance. The Tang Dynasty came from afar, so we must not have too many troops. Otherwise, we wouldn't cut off the news, but would attack directly." Cui Tao said with a roll of his eyes.

"That's right, that's right. It's not that easy for the Tang Dynasty to cross the sea. When Prince Shotoku sent people to pay tribute to the Great Sui Dynasty, only three of the ten ships arrived. Cui Jun, who do you think is coming?" Emperor Shuming comforted himself asked himself.

"Feng Daiwen, it must be him. No one in the Tang Dynasty likes to attack other countries more than him. It must be him. It is his favorite thing to capture people from other countries to do coolies." I have to say the most Anyone who understands you is your enemy. Feng Daiwen never imagined that Cui Tao guessed most of his purpose.

"Cui Jun, who is this Feng Daiwen? How many people can he mobilize?" Su Wo asked after thinking about it for a long time, but he had never heard of this name.

"He is the son of Feng An, the Duke of Wu in Lingnan, and Li Shimin's son-in-law. Li Shimin trusts him deeply. If it is really him, he will be in big trouble." Although Cui Tao hated Feng Daiwen so much that he gritted his teeth, he had to admire his methods and couldn't help worrying. Said.

"Cui Jun, why is he in trouble?" Monobe Hanzo asked puzzled.

"Although this person is young, he is as cunning as a fox. He is best at mobilizing people's hearts and winning over allies. If it is him, I am worried that not only the imperial court's troops, but also many aristocratic families will participate. There must be something good on Yamato Island to attract them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have made such a big move and come across the sea." Cui Tao explained with a frown.

"What should I do? Mr. Cui has a good idea. You know Datang best here." Emperor Shu Ming was completely panicked and asked Cui Tao hurriedly.

Cui Tao was also not polite, and thought about it and suggested: "Now we can only find ways to find out information, and then try our best to train soldiers and horses, and strive to repel Datang in one go, so that they can't take advantage, and they will naturally retreat."

"Cui Jun's words are reasonable. First find out whether it is the Great Tang, and then concentrate our forces to fight against it. It is a matter of life and death. We should all work together." Suga Eizo nodded in agreement.

None of them are stupid, so they naturally understand that now is not the time for infighting. Monobe Hanzo also supported him: "That's natural. The military formation depends entirely on you, General. I will try my best to prepare supplies and weapons."

"I entrust the full authority to the general. After finding out, all the soldiers will be handed over to the general." Emperor Shu Ming also knew that he was not good at marching and fighting, so he said without hesitation.

"Send someone over the small path to contact the people over there. They must have been oppressed by the Tang Dynasty, and then they can attack from both sides." Monobe Hanzo suggested.

"That's right, the Four Kingdoms and Kyushu are trying to get people to investigate." Emperor Shu Ming also said.

A few people talk to you, talk to me, keep discussing, and occasionally ask Cui Tao's opinion...

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In the Imperial Study Room in Chang'an City, Li Shimin handed the three memorials on the table to Xiao Yu and said, "This is from Sun Shunde, the Duke of Xun, Li Ji, the Duke of England, and Feng Daiwen. Zhezi, you all have a look and share your thoughts.”

After waiting for a while, after reading everything, Changsun Wuji took the lead and said: "The 10 taels of silver handed over from Wa Island has been collected into the national treasury, and I thought I should send people to go there. After all, the output of Yinshan can increase income by [-]%. "

"My ministers seconded the proposal, and from the appointment of captives to vigorously build water conservancy projects, the people in the states and roads of the Tang Dynasty have a much better harvest, and the drought and flood losses have been greatly reduced." Xiao Yu also agrees very much, no matter whether it is public or private.

"My minister also seconded the suggestion. The British public said that it is only because they don't have enough troops, so they can't attack, and Wa Island is much worse than ours in terms of weapons and equipment, as well as the level of soldiers. , Turkic people go, and at the same time, you can also hire Dangxiang, Shiwei, and Mohe people to go." Fang Xuanling suggested.

"My minister thinks that since Wa Island is so vulnerable, I suggest that the sage should send more young people there, first to train talents, and second, so as not to shake the defense of the Central Plains." Wei Zheng also said.

"There is another advantage in conquering Wa Island. Wa Island is only a hundred miles away from Baekje, and Silla is only a hundred miles away. After the peace, you can send troops to ask Baekje and Silla to attack Goguryeo together.

We in the Tang Dynasty divided our troops into three groups, leaving Liaodong all the way to contain the main force, Baekje and Silla attacked from behind, and attacked Pingxiang with two naval forces. "Li Jing took the map and said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin himself will arrange manpower to go there, and now that there are so many reasons, of course he is firm in his decision to send more manpower, especially Goguryeo, which must be attacked. The Jingguan left by the dead soldiers who were defeated in the Sui War was there.

It has only been more than ten years, and the pain brought to the people of the Central Plains has not been forgotten. Many people whose relatives have died in their families are still alive. If the Tang Dynasty conquers Goguryeo, the people will definitely support it very much.

(End of this chapter)