Chapter 393: Gathering People to Revolt
After negotiations between the two sides, Monk Daochen and Buyeo Fuxin reached a consensus to welcome back Prince Buyeo Feng, who was a hostage in Japan, to be the new king of Baekje.
Next, they have to consider where to choose as their base for restoring the country, which is the top priority.
"There are so many cities in Baekje, I think Zhouliu City is a good choice." Buyeo Fuxin said.
Zhouliu City is backed by the sea and is rich in products, especially the most abundant marine products. It is one of the prosperous cities in Baekje. The most important thing is that by occupying Zhouliu City, the Japanese warships will have a port.
When fighting with the Tang army, Japan can continuously send reinforcements from the sea. Even if they fail, they can evacuate on Japanese warships.
It can be said to be the best strategic location for attack and defense. The people here are the most vocal among the anti-Tang people in Baekje.
Zhouliu City is far away from Baekje Royal City. There are no Tang troops stationed here. Moreover, Zhouliu City is also the home base of Buyeo Fuxin.
Therefore, no matter from which aspect, Zhouliu City is their only choice.
"Okay! Let's choose Zhouliu City. There is no place more suitable than this." Daochen said. Daochen's understanding of Zhouliu City is no worse than Buyeo Fuxin.
"Then it's settled! I'll go back first. Five days later, we'll gather in Zhouliu City and start a rebellion to restore our country, and then send people to Japan to bring back our king." Buyeo Fuxin said.
"Please do as you wish, my lord. I will be there on time." Daochen said.
After the two discussed some details, Buyeo Fuxin got up and left. It was already late at night, and there were only two hours left before dawn.
Five days later, Buyeo Fuxin and Daochen gathered in Zhouliu City, and on the same day, they gathered the old people of Baekje to rebel. Soon, the western part of Baekje responded to Buyeo Fuxin's call, and they all rebelled in the city to support Buyeo Feng.
At the same time, Buyeo Fukushin sent people to Japan to ask for reinforcements and to take Buyeo Feng back to inherit the throne.
King Saimei of Japan (at that time, Japan did not have the title of emperor) readily agreed to Buyeo Fukushin's request and sent troops to escort Buyeo Feng back.
Japan has never lacked ambitions to conquer other regions.
She also personally sailed west to Chikushi County to prepare for an expedition to support Baekje, but unfortunately she died of illness in Chikushi County in July of the same year.
In the end, the task of escorting Buyeo Feng could only be handed over to his son, Prince Nakano Oe. The following year, Buyeo Feng finally returned to his long-lost homeland of Baekje under the escort of Prince Nakano Oe, and Buyeo Feng was soon crowned king by Fukushin.
In order to show their friendship to Baekje, the Japanese provided a lot of aid to Baekje, and the people of Baekje were moved to tears.
These were just investments made by the Japanese for their future interests on the peninsula. Only by driving the Tang army out of Baekje could the Japanese reap the fruits of victory.
The Tang army learned that Fuxin of Buyeo had rebelled in Zhouliu City, and the western regions responded one after another.
The governor of Xiongjin, Guo Daifeng, and his troops sent by the court had not arrived yet. Liu Renyuan could only defend the city while reporting to the court and asking for support. After all, the enemy had a large number of people and a strong momentum, so the Tang army did not attack rashly.
Any city close to the Tang army would be defeated by the Tang army. The Tang army did not attack rashly. Even if they left the city, they would not go too far from the city.
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In the twelfth year of Yonghui, the first month, the Lantern Festival had just passed.
The morning sun rose, and the sky over Chang'an was clear. Today must be a sunny and beautiful day.
With a creaking sound, the gate of Chang'an was slowly pushed open. The pedestrians and merchants who had been waiting for a long time immediately became noisy and pushed to enter and exit the city gate.
A team of soldiers in helmets and armor appeared at the gate and ordered everyone to line up to enter the city. No crowding was allowed.
The sunlight shone on the weapons, emitting a cold and chilling light. When people saw it, they were terrified and dared not act recklessly. They had to line up in and out of the city gate as required.
At this time, a group of soldiers and horses came from a distance, entered the city through a special passage, and headed towards the imperial city.
They were Su Dingfang and others who had attacked Baiji and returned in triumph. Fuyu Yici and his son were sitting in the carriage in the middle protected by Su Dingfang and others.
After entering the imperial city, Su Dingfang asked people to take good care of Fuyu Yici and his son, and he went to report to Li Chengqian. How to deal with Fuyu Yici and his son was the emperor's business.
As a military general, Su Dingfang only had to obey the imperial edict and go to war, and he did not ask about anything else.
"The old minister Su Dingfang pays
respect to Your Majesty!" Su Dingfang saluted with his arms crossed. "Duke Xing, please don't be polite! This time, the destruction of Baekje was due to the contributions of Duke Xing!" Li Chengqian said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Su Dingfang thanked, "These are all the duties of this old minister. This old minister has taken the Baekje royal family back to the capital. Please make your decision
, Your Majesty." It's up to you to decide how to deal with this group of people .
"How many Baekje royal family members did Duke Xing bring back this time?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Including Baekje King Buyeo Yici and his son, there are a total of 18 people. This is the list of the Baekje King and others. Please take a look, Your Majesty." Su Dingfang finished speaking and took out a piece of paper from his body, on which the names, appearances and identity characteristics of the Baekje King and others were recorded.
Wang Quan immediately stepped forward to take the list from Su Dingfang, turned back to Li Chengqian and handed the list to him.
Li Chengqian opened the list, browsed it carefully, and looked back and forth several times, but found that Buyeo Fuxin's name was not on the list.
Others did not know Buyeo Fuxin, but he knew Buyeo Fuxin. It was because of him that the Battle of Baekgang was fought.
After the main force of the Tang army withdrew from Baekje, Buyeo Fuxin colluded with the monk Daochen to borrow troops from Japan and support Buyeo Feng as the king of Baekje, hoping to restore Baekje.
It's a pity that such a person is not on the list! It's too late to pursue this issue now. Maybe Buyeo Fuxin has already gathered people in Zhouliucheng, Baekje to rebel.
But it doesn't matter. Even if Japan aids Baekje, what can it do? Anyway, the Tang Dynasty can destroy the Japanese navy in the Battle of Baekgang. He has nothing to worry about.
"Are all the members of the Baekje royal family on this list? Is there anything missing?" Li Chengqian asked.
"The main members of the Baekje royal family are on the list without any omissions." Su Dingfang said.
The people on the list are all people of high status and importance in Baekje. If they stay in Baekje, they may gather and rebel at any time, and even the whole Baekje will respond to their call.
Once the whole country of Baekje resists the rule of the Tang Dynasty, Liu Renyuan's small force will not be able to suppress the rebellion before Guo Daifeng's troops arrive in Baekje.
Once Liu Renyuan was driven out of Baekje, all the previous efforts of the Tang Dynasty would be in vain, and the results of the bloody battles of the soldiers would be lost.