Yeon Gaesomun's residence.

Although he had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he was actually very unwilling.

The reason was simple: he saw the weakness of the Tang Dynasty.

It turns out that the continuous severe cold had already exhausted the Tang Dynasty.

If I can hold out for another month, the Tang Dynasty will suffer heavy losses and be forced to retreat!

However, it was all too late. The Tang Dynasty had completely taken over Pyongyang, and all of their own army's weapons had been confiscated by the Tang people. Even their own palace, government offices, and treasury had become Tang property.

Just as Yeon Gaesomun was banging his head against the wall in frustration, his attendants rushed over.

"Your Majesty, a distinguished guest has arrived!"

"Distinguished guest?"

Yeon Gaesomun was stunned when he heard this. Ever since he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he had lost all his rights and status. Even his doorstep was guarded by the Tang army, preventing him from contacting anyone.

However, with such tight security, how could a distinguished guest still arrive...?

Who is this distinguished guest?

Could it be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?

As Yeon Gaesomun thought of this, he felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet.

If it really is His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, could today be his death day?

Although Yeon Gaesomun was terrified, he didn't have the courage to refuse. He knew that if he dared to say "I won't see you," he would surely die today.

"I'll go greet them myself!"

Yeon Gaesomun took off his shoes and ran barefoot to the door, where he saw a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe.

"Who are you?"

Yeon Gaesomun instinctively felt that this person looked very familiar, as if he had seen this person standing next to His Majesty the Emperor of Tang when he surrendered the city, but he could not remember the person's name.

"I am Changsun Wuji, the Minister of Works of the Great Tang Dynasty!"

"Changsun Wuji?"

Yeon Gaesomun felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this. He was no stranger to the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, and his understanding of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion was even deeper than that of many Tang Dynasty officials.

After all, Goguryeo's greatest enemy was the Tang Dynasty, and as Goguryeo's Daemorji, he naturally needed to understand the Tang Dynasty's secrets.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle!

"What a benefactor!"

"Lord Sikong, please come in!"

Changsun Wuji walked into Yeon Gaesomun's residence with his hands behind his back. After seeing how small and cramped Yeon Gaesomun's residence was, he couldn't help but sigh.

"His Majesty has indeed been a bit harsh on Mo Lizhi. How could he allow you to live in such a shabby mansion?"

Upon hearing this, Yeon Gaesomun's heart stirred, and he began to ponder the meaning of Changsun Wuji's words. Could it be that Changsun Wuji was testing him?

"Lord Sikong is too kind. I am already extremely grateful to His Majesty for sparing my life. How could I possibly have any more expectations?"

Changsun Wuji sneered upon hearing this.

"If this is all Da Mo Li Zhi can hope for, then I can only admit that I misjudged him!"

After saying this, Changsun Wuji turned and left, which startled Yeon Gaesomun.

"Lord Sikong, please wait!"

"Lord Sikong, are you really not sent by His Majesty to test me?"

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly upon hearing this.

What do you think?

"this……"

"Lord Sikong, shall we go inside and talk?"

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Changsun Wuji followed Yeon Gaesomun into the room. Seeing that Yeon Gaesomun tactfully dismissed all the maids and servants, he spoke in a low voice.

"Does Da Mo Li Zhi still intend to preside over the administration of Goguryeo?"

Upon hearing this, Yeon Gaesomun was incredibly excited and nodded eagerly.

"What I wish for is beyond my ability to ask!"

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"I can help you!"

"But the prerequisite is that you must pledge allegiance to me, and also to His Highness the Crown Prince behind me!"

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, Yeon Gaesomun immediately recalled a rumor he had heard last year. It was said that the emperors of the Tang Dynasty preferred their eldest grandson and were very indifferent to the crown prince.

Now that he heard Changsun Wuji say this, he understood a little. Changsun Wuji wanted to gain his support and help the Crown Prince ascend the throne!

"Lord Sikong, please tell me, what can I do to help you?"

"It's simple, let the eldest grandson die in Pyongyang!"

"What?"

"You want me to carry out the assassination?"

Changsun Wuji sneered upon hearing this.

"You don't dare?"

"No...it's not that I'm afraid, I'm just worried..."

"Hmph!"

"If you dare not, I will go to the King of Baekje and the Queen of Silla!"

"Those two seem to have more courage!"

"I……"

Upon hearing this, Yeon Gaesomun immediately panicked. He knew this was his last chance. If he couldn't seize it, he would have no hope of turning his life around.

"Lord Sikong, please calm your anger. I only wish to consider this carefully and try my best to avoid arousing suspicion from the Tang Dynasty..."

Changsun Wuji sneered upon hearing this.

"what's on your mind……"

"As long as the eldest grandson dies on your heads, our Emperor will not suspect anyone, but will kill everyone on this land!"

"this……"

Yeon Gaesomun felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this; in fact, this was exactly what he feared. Goguryeo was already finished; he couldn't push its people further into the abyss!

Just as Yeon Gaesomun was hesitating about whether to do it, Jangsun Wuji burst out laughing.

"I'm not kidding you anymore!"

"I don't really want you to do this; I just want to see if you have the courage to go all in."

"Since you don't have one, then be a loyal dog of the Tang Dynasty!"

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