In this era, the fate of women is sad.
They are just a part of the property, reduced to men's vassals, even if they are rich and noble, even if they are nobles like the Jin sisters.
And being a hostage in another country is even more of an ordeal like falling into hell.
Fortunately, the wise emperor of the Tang Dynasty is now in office and the court is full of righteousness... Well, this is pure nonsense.
His Majesty Li Er is not a good person. His pursuit of beauty is no worse than that of the famous fatuous kings in history. His mind is broad and philanthropic, and the sanctimonious and famous ministers above the court have never been anything. A clean and ethical gentleman. It's just that the open atmosphere of the entire Tang Dynasty prevented them from receiving too much criticism and criticism.
Of course, on the other hand, although these nobles from aristocratic families are arrogant and extravagant, they can also maintain some bottom lines in terms of personal morality. In other words, they value their posthumous reputation more than a hundred years later and do not want to lose their reputation because of some selfish desires. tarnish your own reputation.
Naturally, it is impossible for no one to covet a peerless beauty like the Jin sisters. However, they are proud of their status and do not want to be reduced to men's playthings, so few people will force them to do so.
Very few, but that doesn't mean none.
What's more, if you want to maintain your chastity and dignity in another country, it is imperative to find a supporter with enough energy.
As "hostages", they have nothing to offer as bargaining chips to seek shelter, only their own beauty.
It is better to be played with by someone than to be a flower spreading in the garden, enduring the wind and rain one after another until the branches and leaves are in pieces and the petals are ruined...
The backer Queen Seondeok seeks for the two sisters is Bang Jun.
As the son of the former prime minister, this son has a stable power in the court. He is also the humerus of His Royal Highness. His future is limitless. Especially since she is about the same age and has a handsome appearance, she is more pleasing to the eye than the fat-bellied dignitaries in the court. Even if she is a concubine, she is not wronged by her cousin.
It is said to be "sacrifice to the country", but how is it actually different from "subjugation to the country"?
As long as Queen Seondeok said "no" to Bang Jun, Silla would have already become a battlefield between Tang Dynasty, Goguryeo, and Baekje. The country would be destroyed, the family would be destroyed, and the ancestral temple would be extinct.
There is not much choice at all...
After the news of Fang Junbing's betrayal and the defeat of Xue Yantuo reached Chang'an, Queen Shande became more and more determined in this idea.
The handsome young man is a wolf and a bastard!
Such heroes are rare in ancient times. Being able to serve as a pillow for them is already the best destination for my cousin.
On the contrary, he was afraid that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would not allow this marriage. After all, Fang Jun was the emperor's son-in-law, and his cousin had a beautiful face and delicate figure, so she would win Fang Jun's exclusive favor...
Even so, Queen Seon Deok decided to plead with the Emperor of Tang Dynasty and get the imperial edict.
If it were later, others would be concerned about it, and the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would not be able to evade it. In that case, it would really mean that the sky would not respond and the earth would not work.
"But... that guy's fierce and domineering look must have a violent temper. Even if he gets the emperor's imperial edict of marriage, if he tortures me..."
Jin Shengman's pretty face turned pale and her heart was filled with worry.
Not only was she shy, but she was also afraid of the future. Just thinking about Fang Jun's cold disregard for countless lives and deaths in Silla, just to achieve his own goals, made her feel chilly.
She has seen too many powerful people like this. Not only do these people not care about people's life and death, but they also take pleasure in torturing people, especially under the bed, they torture women until their bodies are covered with bruises and are inhumane. This vents the cruelty and violence in his heart.
Queen Seon Deok was slightly startled, then twirled Jin Shengman's dark cloud-like hair, and said with a warm smile: "How could it be? Over the past few days, I have still heard from many people, including Jin Famin... Of course, Fang Jun is acting well. Arrogant, but there are only a few wives and concubines in the house, and he does not plunder beautiful women for prostitution like other powerful people. According to his status, he is able to do whatever he wants, so who will care about him? From this point of view, he is able to do whatever he wants. It can be seen that this person must have a deep heart, a restrained spirit, a very high moral bottom line, and extremely self-discipline. How can such a man be a dirty person who takes pleasure in torturing women? "
Jin Shengman said nothing.
She knew that her sister loved her very much and would never utter deceitful words. Since she said so, this must be what she was like.
Just when I thought that I was going to marry Fang Jun, my heart suddenly felt weird...
Queen Seon Deok put her arms around her cousin's thin shoulders and sighed softly: "You are still coy and reluctant. I don't know if His Majesty the Emperor will agree to this... No, it won't go further. I'm here Just enter the palace and ask the emperor to grant a marriage. To implement this matter, you must at least have an attitude with the emperor to avoid being proposed by those unscrupulous people and unable to refuse."
Jin Shengman also became nervous.
Born in the royal family of Silla, he knew a lot about those dirty and dirty things. Just thinking about being pressed down by a fat-bellied and dying old bastard and being humiliated at will makes him shudder and shudder.
Rather than doing this, it would be better to be Fang Jun's concubine...
*****
In the Dragon Hall, Wu King Li Ke knelt down opposite His Majesty Li Er, with his eyebrows lowered and his head lowered, listening to the teachings.
"The Shang Dynasty was ignorant and rebellious, which led to great chaos in the world. The Yin and Shang Dynasty was cut off for six hundred years. King Wu was benevolent and freed Jizi, the uncle of the Shang Dynasty. Jizi was a member of the Yin and Shang clan and did not eat the salary of the Zhou Dynasty, so he led his people to move eastward. , to open up the bitter and cold land of Liaodong. After King Wu learned about it, he felt his loyalty and sealed the land he opened up in Jizi. This is the origin of Korea... Therefore, although Liaodong is remote and bitter, it is indeed the hometown of China. You go there Silla, we must appease the people to recuperate and recuperate, and we must not be cruel and tyrannical. The hometown of China and the remnants of Yan and Huang must be treated with all our heart and benefit the whole country."
His Majesty Li Er was sitting casually with his teacup in his hand, speaking earnestly about his teachings.
Li Ke knelt down respectfully. Hearing the words, he looked a little hesitant and asked: "It's just that Silla is remote and its people are barbaric. They may not be able to appreciate the power of the Tang Dynasty. If we don't use thunder to deter them, I'm afraid there will be wars everywhere, bandits swarming, and Moreover, Goguryeo and Baekje are watching closely, fearing that their situation will be unsafe..."
Putting down the tea cup, His Majesty Li Er slowly shook his head and said solemnly: "My son, that's ridiculous! Force can conquer one generation, but it is impossible to conquer ten generations! On the contrary, the more powerful your force is, the greater the resistance you will encounter in the future. Strong. Is it possible to kill all the people in Silla? Obviously not. The method Fang Jun is currently implementing in the Japanese country is very good, using culture instead of swords and arrows to cut off the roots of a nation! Be it Japanese or Silla No matter human beings, even the Goguryeo and Tiele people in the future...when they write the characters of the Tang Dynasty, speak the language of the Tang Dynasty, and imitate the customs of the Tang people...how are they different from the Tang people?"
Li Ke understood that his father was asking him to implement Fang Jun's "cultural invasion" policy in Silla.
Of course, he admitted that although this method was slow, as long as it was implemented consistently for a long time, the effect would be more significant than one or several massacres.
But now Silla is an enclave. Goguryeo and Baekje separate it from the Tang Dynasty. The only way to connect with the Tang Dynasty is by sea. With Goguryeo's hostile attitude towards the Tang Dynasty, how can he allow him to slowly pursue his plans? It will definitely encourage all forces in Silla to oppose his rule overtly or covertly.
Frowning slightly, he considered the words in his mind, thinking about how to admonish his father...
As the saying goes, "No one knows more about his son than his father." His Majesty Li Er knew nothing about this son who was "like his own son." As soon as he saw his expression, he knew what he was thinking.
Then he said: "As for the domestic developments in Silla, you only need to watch and do not need to intervene. At the latest in the spring of next year, the Eastern Expedition will inevitably be launched. Goguryeo is trying to block the attack. When the Tang army arrives, it will be turned into powder. All you need to do is Once we understand the alignment of all the forces in Silla, we will have ways to kill them all without causing panic and resentment among the people of Silla."
Li Ke suddenly understood.
Killing someone with a borrowed knife...that's easy.
"Thank you very much for your father's teachings. I will definitely keep them in mind and teach the land of Silla for the Tang Dynasty. We will become one family and never rebel again!"
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After talking about business, Li Ke looked at his father's aging face and gray hair at the temples. He felt sad for a moment and choked up: "I'm going away, I'm afraid I'll never be able to be in front of my father's knees again in this life." As a filial piety, I hope that my father will live forever and live forever."
His Majesty Li Er chuckled, his eyes were soft and full of love: "How can a long life without boundaries come from birth, old age, illness and death..."
