Chapter 409 Liu Rengui Voluntarily Requests to Stay in Baekje (2)
"King Wu, gentlemen, I remember clearly that when the generals and soldiers received the imperial edict from His Majesty, they all requested that the governor of Daifang, Liu Rengui, lead everyone to withdraw to the Central Plains, but Liu Gong moved them with emotion and reason and persuaded them to stay and continue to guard Baekje." Wang Jin said.
"Then you can tell us in detail what happened at that time, how Liu Gong moved them with emotion and reason, we all want to hear Liu Gong's lofty speech." Xu Jingzong smiled with narrowed eyes.
Di Renjie on the side smiled but said nothing, obviously he had the same idea as Xu Jingzong, and the others nodded in agreement with what Xu Jingzong said.
Even Li Chengqian, who was reading the memorial, pricked up his ears and listened carefully.
"When Lord Liu saw that the soldiers were in a commotion and the situation was difficult to control, he called everyone together and went up to a high place to speak to the soldiers."
"Ministers know that things that are beneficial to the court will be firm in their determination and will not change even if they die. How can they think about their own interests first?"
"The Lord wants to destroy Goguryeo, so he wants to punish Baekje first and leave a large army to guard here to curb its vital points. Although the rebels are strong, they do not have enough soldiers and labor."
"Now we should strengthen our troops and attack them by surprise. Only then can we be invincible and be absolutely safe. Then we can divide our troops to occupy strategic locations, set up our battle array, and then send a letter to the court to request reinforcements."
"If the imperial court knew that this could succeed, it would certainly send reinforcements to support and support, so that the enemy could be destroyed."
"Now that Pyongyang has not been conquered, if Ungjin is given up again, Baekje may revive, and it will take a long time to destroy Goguryeo."
"Besides, we are now in the center of the enemy with only one city. If they make a move, we will be captured."
"Even if we go to Silla, we will be travelers. If something unpleasant happens, it will be too late to regret."
"What's more, Buyeo Bok-sin is violent, rebellious, cruel and vicious. The king and his subjects are suspicious of each other. Sooner or later, they will kill each other."
"We should wait and see what happens. When they are in internal turmoil, we will take the opportunity to attack and take them down. We should not act rashly now." Wang Jin repeated Liu Rengui's words word for word.
After listening to Wang Jin's speech, everyone here admired Liu Rengui very much. It was not easy for Liu Rengui to make such a decision.
Not everyone can have such vision and insight, and how many people can do what he did.
"Mr. Liu is worthy of being a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty! This is the memorial that Mr. Liu submitted to me. You all take a look." Li Chengqian said, showing the memorial in his hand to everyone. Wang
Quan took the memorial from Li Chengqian and first handed it to Wu Wang Li Ke. After Li Ke read it, everyone passed it around one by one.
"Mr. Liu has a far-sighted vision and insight that we cannot compare to."
"Mr. Liu is truly a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty. It is a blessing for the Tang Dynasty."
After reading Liu Rengui's memorial, everyone admired him and praised him.
"Mr. Liu mentioned in the memorial that Liu Renyuan told him to ask the court to issue an edict to recruit 7,000 soldiers from the four states of Zibo, Qing, Lai, and Hai to go to Xiongjin for support."
"What do you think about this matter? Should I agree to it?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Your Majesty! Lord Liu is loyal and righteous. He has laid the foundation for the Tang Dynasty and the peace of the Liaodong border. At the age of 62, he led troops to guard Baekje alone."
"I think we should follow his request and recruit 7,000 soldiers from the four states of Zibo, Qing, Lai, and Hai to rescue him." Li Ke spoke first. "
I agree with what Wu Wangke said. I think it is more than 7,000. Even if it is 10,000, Your Majesty should not hesitate. This will benefit the country and the people. The destruction of Goguryeo is just around the corner." Di Renjie said with his hands crossed.
"I second the motion!" Xu Jingzong hurriedly agreed. He also supported sending troops to support Liu Rengui and others on this matter.
"I second the motion!" The others also agreed to send troops to support Liu Rengui.
Li Chengqian was very satisfied with their statements. It was so precious that they could work together on such a major issue. It would be great
if they could work together like this every time they discussed matters and do their best to serve the court.
"Since everyone has no objection, let the Zhongshu Sheren draft an imperial edict and issue an imperial edict to recruit 7,000 soldiers from the four states of Zibo, Qing, Lai, and Hai, and take warships to Baekje to support Liu Rengui." Li Chengqian said, and asked the eunuch to pass the message to the Zhongshu Sheren, asking him to draft the imperial edict.
Soon, the Zhongshu Sheren drafted the imperial edict that Li Chengqian wanted, and it was signed by the officials of the three provinces. Finally, Li Chengqian drew up the imperial edict and stamped it with the seal.
This imperial edict to mobilize 7,000 troops from four states was considered effective and had legal effect.
"Liu Gong is guarding Baekje. Does he have a good plan to quell the Baekje rebels? What if Buyeo Feng asks Goguryeo and Japan to send reinforcements?" Li Chengqian asked. He wanted to know what Liu Rengui would do next.
"When I returned to Chang'an from Baekje, Lord Liu said that if Your Majesty asked about Baekje, you should tell Your Majesty what he said."
"Lord Liu said that the rebels were suspicious of each other, and Buyeo Fuxin and Daochen were on good terms on the surface, but they were secretly scheming against each other."
"Buyu Feng didn't trust Daochen and Buyeo Fuxin, and was on guard against everything, fearing that he would be persecuted by them."
"Lord Liu said that as long as he used a little trick, he could let them kill each other, and then our army would be able to reap the benefits!" Wang Jin said. "
That's great! But how to solve the problem of reinforcements for the Baekje rebels?" Li Chengqian said again.
"Mr. Liu said that Buyeo Feng can only rely on Japan. After all, he has been a hostage in Japan for many years. As for Goguryeo, even if Buyeo Feng asks for help, it will certainly be reserved." "
At that time, only a small army will be deployed on the border to stop one or two Goguryeo troops. At that time, the court only needs to make a gesture of attacking Goguryeo in Liaodong, and Goguryeo will certainly be afraid to act rashly." "
And Mr. Liu will personally lead the main force and go out to sea to fight the Japanese army. As long as the Japanese army is destroyed, the rebellion in Baekje will be quelled." Wang Jin said.
After hearing this, Li Chengqian discussed it with the ministers and felt that Liu Rengui's analysis was on point and that this could indeed solve the problem of the rebellion in Baekje.
"We are not able to figure out Lord Liu's plan, but after pacifying Baekje, what should we do with Baekje?" Xu Jingzong said.
"Baekje is isolated overseas, and there is also Goguryeo blocking it. The court has no way to directly govern it. It is better to hand it over to the Buyeo royal family for governance." A minister spoke up.
"I think we should send capable ministers to Baekje to govern the people's livelihood, reclaim land, educate the people, and make them loyal to the court." Li Chengqian said.
Since they had conquered Baekje, they naturally had to govern it well. How could they let it return to the hands of the Buyeo royal family?
If someone among them had other ideas and tried to revive Baekje again, wouldn't it be like handing Baekje over to others, and all the previous efforts would be in vain?
It would be better to control Baekje in their own hands.