Chapter 390 Guo Daifeng
"That's great! In this way, the destruction of Goguryeo is just around the corner." Li Ke said with a smile.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the destruction of Goguryeo has been one of the major issues in the minds of the two emperors of Li and Tang. Now that Baekje has been destroyed, Li Tang can station troops on the homeland of Baekje.
As a bridgehead for attacking Goguryeo, when the time comes, Li Tang will unite with Silla to attack Goguryeo from both sides. How can Goguryeo not be destroyed
? "When Baekje was destroyed, didn't Goguryeo want to go to rescue it? How could it watch its ally being destroyed like this?" Li Zhi said.
"Goguryeo would not allow our army to destroy Baekje, but the main force of Goguryeo was restrained by the Silla army on Silla's land, and the troops in Goguryeo were trapped in the city by our army."
"Even if Quan Nanjian could withdraw a troop from Silla to aid Baekje, it would be useless. It took less than ten days for Baekje to be conquered by our army and destroyed."
"In terms of time, Goguryeo would not have enough time to rescue Baekje, and Baekje would have been gone!" Li Chengqian said.
Even if Goguryeo could withdraw a troop to rescue Baekje at that time, it would be blocked by Silla and Tang troops along the way, and it was hard to say whether it could reach Baekje.
Moreover, it is undoubtedly a dream for the Goguryeo army to rush to Baekje in just ten days. Unless the Goguryeo army is fully equipped with cheats, they can appear in the territory of Baekje in an instant under the blockade.
Cheating? That is completely impossible. Even Li Chengqian, a time traveler, has no such possibility, let alone the ancient people of Goguryeo.
"How does the emperor plan to deal with Buyeo Yici and his son? How should the territory of Baekje be distributed?" Li Ke asked.
"I intend to pardon the father and son of Buyeo Yici. The Tang Dynasty has just conquered Baekje, and the people are still unstable. Keeping them and entrusting them with important tasks can help us stabilize the people's hearts in Baekje."
"I have decided to divide Baekje into five parts, governed by five military governors, and set up five military governors such as Xiongjin and Mahan on the homeland of Baekje." Li Chengqian said.
"This will be conducive to the management of Baekje. Who do you plan to send as the governor?" Li Ke asked.
The father and son of Buyeo Yici are the living signs of stabilizing the people's hearts in Baekje, but they cannot be allowed to go back to govern Baekje, otherwise they will easily restore the country.
Once they restore their country, all their previous efforts will be in vain. Therefore, they must select the right person from the Tang Dynasty to serve as the governor of the governor's office and lead the army to defend the old place of Baekje.
Even if Fuyu Yici and his son are to be released, they must be allowed to "study" in Chang'an, Tang Dynasty for a period of time before they are allowed to go back.
And some people must be left in Chang'an to continue studying and serving as officials. To put it bluntly, some hostages who are important and can make those who return afraid of the consequences and have to obey obediently are left in Chang'an.
"I plan to send Guo Daifeng to Baekje to serve as the governor of Xiongjin Military Governor's Office. At the same time, I will let Liu Renyuan lead an army of 10,000 to guard the capital of Baekje and appease the local people." "
As for the other governors and governors, let the locals take up the posts. This will make it easier for the people of Baekje to identify with the Tang Dynasty." Li Chengqian said. "
Guo Daifeng, the son of Guo Xiaoke, is it inappropriate for him to serve as the governor of Xiongjin Military Governor's Office? Now that Baekje has just been pacified, people's hearts are uneasy. Is it inappropriate to send a young and inexperienced person there?" Li Ke asked. "
Although Guo Daifeng is young, he is also from a famous military family. As for his lack of experience, he is a young man! He must be given a chance to gain experience so that he can grow. That's it!" Li Chengqian said.
"Yes!" Li Ke saluted and replied.
"Wang Quan, tell the Secretariat to draft an imperial edict, ordering Guo Xiaoke's son Guo Daifeng to be the governor of Xiongjin Military Governor's Office and take over the defense of Baekje. Liu Renyuan will lead 10,000 troops to stay in Baekje Royal City to support Guo Daifeng." Li Chengqian said to Wang Quan.
"I will do it right away!" Wang Quan accepted the order and immediately went to the Secretariat to pass on the imperial edict.
The matter of Baekje was considered resolved. Now they just had to wait for Baekje King Buyeo Yici and his son to be sent to Chang'an. After Li Chengqian met them, he would decide how to treat Buyeo Yici and his son.
Everyone continued to watch the polo match. At this time, the polo match had entered the most intense moment. Both sides were trying their best and were extremely alert. No one dared to be careless, lest they lose the match.
"Child slave!" Li Chengqian turned around and looked at Li Zhi. Seeing that he was absent-minded, he called out.
"Royal brother, what do you want?" Li Zhi hurriedly stood up and saluted.
"I see that you are restless today. Didn't you like polo in the past? What's wrong with you today?" Li Chengqian asked.
Just because Li Zhi also likes polo, he called Li Zhi over to watch the polo match together.
Now Li Zhi was placed in Chang'an by Li Chengqian as an idle prince. On weekdays, when he had nothing to do, he would recite poems with others or bet on polo with others.
Li Chengqian kept him in Chang'an, and he had nothing to do except play.
"Your Majesty! His Highness Prince Jin has had a headache again recently! Maybe he just recovered a little, and he is not in good spirits, so he is restless." A minister stood up and saluted and said.
"If there is such a thing, why didn't you report it to me? How is Prince Jin's condition? Is he cured now? What does the imperial physician say?" Li Chengqian asked after hearing it. "
His Highness Prince Jin's headache, when it occurs, he feels dizzy, heavy head and light feet, and is in excruciating pain. This time the disease broke out suddenly, causing Prince Jin to lose his sight." The official said.
"Child! Since you are sick, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Li Chengqian blamed Li Zhidao.
"I heard that the emperor summoned me, so I dared not be negligent. Besides, I am almost well now, so I came to see him." Li Zhi said.
"Come here, send Prince Jin back to his palace to rest!" Li Chengqian ordered, and then said to Li Zhi: "Chinu, you go back now and have a good rest. I will visit you in a few days."
"Yes! I will visit you often when I have time!" Li Ke also said.
"Thank you, brothers!" Li Zhi thanked.
The eunuch stepped forward to help Li Zhi leave, and sent him back to Prince Jin for recuperation.
"Let the imperial doctors wait in Prince Jin's palace and report to me the condition of Prince Jin at all times." Li Chengqian said.
"Yes!" The eunuch took the order and left.
"Don't worry, my brother. Although Zhinu is ill, judging from his complexion, he should be fine and will be almost recovered." Li Ke said.
"Let's go back! I'm a little tired!" Li Chengqian said, and stood up and left the polo field.
When the emperor left, Li Ke and some ministers also left the polo field.
In October of the 11th year of Yonghui, Li Chengqian issued an edict to appoint Qibi Heli, the general of the Zuo Xiaowei Army, as the general commander of the Peijiang Road, Su Dingfang, the general commander of the Zuo Wuwei Army, Liu Boying, the general commander of the Pyongyang Road, and Cheng Mingzhen, the governor of Puzhou, as the general commander of Loufang Road, and sent troops to attack Goguryeo in different directions. This
officially opened the prelude to the destruction of Goguryeo. At the same time, Liu Rengui, the governor of Qingzhou, was appointed to supervise the maritime transport, responsible for transporting food and troops by sea.