Jiang Quan's mouth twitched.
As the Minister of War, he certainly wanted to fight. But he had once led troops to attack Goguryeo and knew how cold it was there. He had seen many of his personal guards freeze to death or get frostbite!
Some woke up with boils all over their feet, while others were frozen so cold they turned black and smelled bad, yet when they were cut off with a sharp blade, the soldiers felt no pain at all.
Every time I think about it, it's like a nightmare.
Therefore, it was difficult for Jiang Quan to stop Emperor Feng from sending troops.
I would prefer to resolve it through negotiation.
There is a huge gap in national strength between the two countries.
It was impossible for Goguryeo to defeat Daebong.
It just depends on how much Dafeng wants to pay.
Dafeng’s situation is not very good now.
The Liao Kingdom could counterattack at any time.
The kings of different surnames are ready to make a move.
The Kingdom of Nanyue also increased its troops several times.
There were also rebellions in the two counties of Ba and Shu.
If Dafeng is held back by Goguryeo, it will be in great trouble.
In short, it is best to defeat the enemy without fighting.
But now even Jiang Quan was angry.
Goguryeo was no longer provocative.
This is disgustingly arrogant!
Still negotiating?
Talk about shit!
Fight first and talk later!
Park Duanchang didn't care at all.
The King of Goguryeo has made it very clear.
This time I’m here to issue a challenge.
Just to provoke a war!
This is also the prerequisite for cooperation with King Qi.
"This is my Goguryeo condition."
"The emperor will have to send a princess to marry."
"From now on, stay away and never attack Goguryeo again!"
"Oh……"
Emperor Feng suddenly smiled.
When the enemy is weak enough, their threats seem ridiculous. Goguryeo really constantly refreshes his understanding, even offering such a condition as marriage. Think about the Liao Kingdom, they didn't dare to mention it!
He was not angry.
He looked at Sima Changqing and others with a smile.
"Now, what do you think?"
"Should I cede the three Liaodong counties in exchange for peace?"
"Absolutely not!" Sima Changqing jumped out and shouted angrily, "Our ancestral territory must be defended to the death and not even an inch can be ceded to others. The Goguryeo people are just barbarians, how can we cede territory in exchange for peace?"
"If you cut the soil, I will die here!"
"Dafeng has expended countless manpower and resources to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. How can we just give the three Liaodong counties to Goguryeo just because of a word?!"
“…”
All the ministers jumped out in anger.
Goguryeo was not just dreaming.
This is already a humiliation to the national dignity of Dafeng!
The atmosphere has been set.
Emperor Feng finally put away his smile.
Slowly stood up.
"I think now everything is clear."
"Today the world is at peace, only Goguryeo remains unconquered. His successor, with his powerful army and cavalry, was led by his advisors to conquer it. The chaos is just beginning, so I shall take it upon myself, leaving no future generations with worries!"
All the ministers raised their heads.
Staring straight at Emperor Feng.
Many people are full of anticipation.
The meaning of this sentence is very simple.
Now peace reigns everywhere, save for Goguryeo. I will destroy them now, leaving no trouble or worry for future generations.
Put aside the dispute?
It doesn't exist!
Not convinced?
Then I’ll beat you until you surrender!
"Since Goguryeo wants war, I will grant you war." Emperor Feng waved his hand and said coldly, "You can return home now and tell your Goguryeo king to clean his neck and wait! I can support you to take the throne and replace the orthodox Goguryeo, or I can let your country be destroyed and your race be exterminated!"
Park Duanchang's heart skipped a beat.
This war is inevitable.
But from what the emperor said, the fight will not stop until one dies!
However, he still held on.
"If that's the case, then Goguryeo will take it." Park Duanchang raised his hand in a bow and said seriously, "Goguryeo will actively prepare for war and await the Dafeng army. Since we can't reclaim the three Liaodong counties through negotiations, we will use our armored forces to decide the outcome."
"good!"
"Goodbye!"
Pu Duanchang immediately turned around and left.
…
The hall was completely silent.
The air was filled with a faint smoke of gunpowder.
Emperor Feng sat down again.
He looked around at the ministers.
Finally, it fell on Sima Changqing.
"You all heard it."
"Goguryeo is reckless and is insulting Dafeng."
"In that case, I will give them war!"
"This battle is temporarily handed over to the Prime Minister and Prince Ning, with the assistance of the six ministries, to formulate a comprehensive battle plan. I want more than just to defeat Goguryeo, but to annex its entire territory and force them to kneel and surrender!"
"Your servants obey the order!"
Ning Que also stood up and responded.
Although a declaration of war had been issued, attacking Goguryeo was not something that could be done overnight. Ning Que had previously mentioned a two-step strategy, including seizing Baeknyeong Island, building large-scale seagoing vessels, and actively developing the East China Sea Navy.
War will not break out in the short term.
The initiative is always in the hands of Dafeng.
"King Qi."
"I am here."
Emperor Feng looked at Tian Zhongxun with a half-smile, and said with a flick of his sleeve: "Qi has been rich since ancient times, with many soldiers and generals. This time, when we are going to fight against Goguryeo, we must build a navy. If we are talking about the strength of the navy, Qi is the best place."
This is actually his real purpose.
The attack on Goguryeo was just a cover.
The purpose was to use this as a banner to legitimately station troops in Qi, while at the same time weakening Qi and suppressing Tian Zhongxun's influence.
If Tian Zhongxun sends troops, these will be cannon fodder.
By then, there will be heavy casualties and the strength will plummet.
Emperor Feng could then find a reason to directly reduce the power of the vassal states.
If Tian Zhongxun had not sent troops, Dafeng would have been able to quickly attack Qi. This is what is called respecting the king and expelling the barbarians to punish the rebellious!
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