Changsun Chong felt that he had overlooked something.
Since the Tang army entered Liaodong, its occupation has been developing in an unfavorable direction for Goguryeo, losing cities and territory one after another. The hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Liaodong were unable to slow down the Tang army's advance. Even though Anshi City once gave the Goguryeo people a glimmer of hope, it soon fell under the fierce attack of the Tang army regardless of losses. Now the Tang army has reached the Yalu River. If nothing unexpected happens, they will cross the river south and attack Pingrang City soon.
It can be said that the war situation is corrupt.
However, from beginning to end, the Goguryeo government and the public were in panic, but as the actual helm of Goguryeo, Yeon Gaesomun acted in a measured and well-organized manner. He seemed busy, but in fact he was free and calm.
It seems like "everything is under control"...
You need to know that based on the current situation, once the Tang army captures Pingrang City, the Goguryeo royal family may be able to survive. After all, the Tang army still needs to show the Goguryeo people their benevolence and generosity, and they also need the Goguryeo people to help manage the land of Goguryeo. Otherwise, it cannot be taken seriously. Kill all the Goguryeo people? It is neither necessary nor possible to do that.
After all, the reason why the Tang army sent troops in the first place was to eliminate the "traitors of Goguryeo" who were rebellious and bringing trouble to the country, and to assist the Goguryeo royal family, which was recognized by the Tang Dynasty and considered itself a vassal.
As long as the Tang army captures Pingrang City, Yuan Gaisuwen will undoubtedly die.
So why did Yeon Gaesoo Moon remain so orderly and calm under such a crisis?
Is it for the government and the public to see, in order to stabilize the morale of the military?
Or maybe he has a plan and is confident?
Based on Chang Sun Chong's understanding of Yuan Gaisu Wen these days, he is more inclined to the latter. After all, he was a tycoon of his generation. Without top-notch courage, means, and resourcefulness, how could he kill the King of Goguryeo at will, seize the military and political power of Goguryeo, and become the de facto "King of Goguryeo", with all officials subdued and all people bowing their heads?
Such an outstanding person will definitely not sit still and wait for death.
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Mr. Yuan sat aside, trying his best to hide the disappointment in his heart. He squeezed out a smile and said to Changsun Chong: "Although my father was in charge of Goguryeo, although there was a lot of criticism, it was just slander and slander by those who were disobedient. Which of the millions of Goguryeo people? Have you never been deeply favored by your father? Goguryeo's rampage in Liaodong and its prosperity and stability are all due to his father's contribution. Now that the Tang army is powerful, Goguryeo cannot resist it. My father does not want the life of Goguryeo to be ruined, so he decides to negotiate peace. His grandeur and ambition are rare throughout the ages. I only wish If Dalang can plead with your father to win forgiveness from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty for his father, the Yuan family will be willing to donate all their wealth and treasures, and from then on they will follow their father and flee overseas, never to return to the land of Goguryeo."
These words were very filial, and he was willing to use everything of the Yuan clan in exchange for Yuan Gaesumun's life.
But in reality, Mr. Yuan was extremely depressed...
His previous plan was to use Chang Sun Chong's connections to secretly communicate with the Tang Dynasty behind his father's back. After the Tang army captured Pingrang City, his father would inevitably die at the hands of the Tang army, and then he could use the Yuan clan to As the crown prince, he gathered the family's power and replaced the Goguryeo royal family as the spokesman for the Tang Dynasty to rule Goguryeo.
However, for some reason, my father, who had always been headstrong and tyrannical, suddenly came up with the idea of negotiating a peace treaty and surrender...
Once his father reached an agreement with the Tang army, after the Pingran City was defeated, the Yuan clan would naturally still leave the decision to his father and would definitely not fall into his hands.
Since then, the actual controller of the Yuan clan is still his father. With his father's love for his second brother, it is almost certain that he will be deposed as the heir apparent. And it is absolutely difficult for a deposed prince to have a good death...
Mr. Yuan didn't want to give up the power of the Yuan clan, let alone his own life. How could he not be anxious?
But he didn't dare to show it on his face, otherwise with his father's violent temperament, he might be able to kill his "unfilial son" with a knife on the spot...
Changsun Chong glanced at Mr. Yuan, and naturally knew that what he said was not true. He said that he was willing to use everything of the Yuan clan in exchange for Yuan Gaisuwen's life. In fact, he wished that Yuan Gaisuwen would die suddenly now. He successfully took over the Yuan clan.
With contempt in his heart, he said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, the Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and your Majesty governs the country with benevolence and righteousness, with a heart as big as the sea and a spirit as strong as a rainbow. In the past, whether it was the Turks or Xue Yantuo, after their defeat, their nobles could get your Majesty's I have never treated him harshly in terms of rewards and appointments, let alone a generation of outstanding people like Da Molizhi? I will definitely ask my father to deal with it and preserve the wealth and power of the Yuan family."
Yuan Gaisuwen sighed: "Am I a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death? I only hope that the Tang army can promise not to massacre the people of Goguryeo willfully, and that is enough. As for personal life and death, honor and disgrace, I don't care about it."
Changsun Chong said: "Great Molizhi is a noble man with integrity and a heart for all people. There is no other sage in ancient times who can be better than this."
Yeon Gaesumun waved his hand and said: "Okay, you two go down and discuss the terms, and then write a letter to your father. Even if both countries are interested in negotiating peace, the trade-offs involve all aspects, especially It can be achieved overnight and cannot be delayed.”
"Here!"
The two hurriedly stood up, saluted, and then left together.
Yeon Gaesumun sat alone in the hall of Noda University, frowning and thinking for a long time. Then he picked up the bowl in front of him, took a slow sip, closed his eyes, and pondered the current predicament.
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Boy Yuan led Changsun Chong to a courtyard in a corner of the mansion, ordered his soldiers to guard the door, and then ordered the waiters to serve tea, then drove everyone out the door, leaving only him and Changsun Chong in the study. within.
Changsun Chong knelt on the floor, stopped his waist, and asked solemnly: "Why is Da Molizhi suddenly willing to negotiate for peace? This is really unexpected and does not match his character."
Yeon Gaesumun is domineering, stubborn and violent. Although his ability and resourcefulness are top-notch, his character is definitely one that would rather bend than bend. Surrender and peace talks are really contrary to Yeon Gaesoo's character and style. It is unbelievable that such thoughts come from his mouth.
Mr. Yuan sat opposite him, with a depressed look on his face, and said in disbelief: "At three o'clock last night, my father suddenly called me to the study and talked about this matter... I was also very surprised! What kind of character does my father have? As a son, I How could you not know? That must be fighting to the last soldier. He would rather be a jade shelter than a ruin. Even if the entire Goguryeo is dragged into a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, and he himself dies under the chaos of the sword, there is no hope that he can live in humiliation. World!"
It is said that no one knows his son better than his father, and vice versa.
The father and son face each other day and night. As the eldest son, Yuan Nanzi helps handle the affairs of the Yuan family. He often listens to Yuan Gaesowun's teachings, and is naturally familiar with his character, personality, and behavior style.
It was absolutely unexpected that Yeon Gaesomun would take the initiative to surrender and negotiate for peace. This was really unexpected.
Changsun Chong stared at Mr. Yuan, not missing any change of expression on his face, and asked in a deep voice: "This move is extremely inconsistent with Da Molizhi's temperament. Maybe Da Molizhi has other plans?"
Mr. Yuan was stunned for a moment, then woke up and asked: "You mean, my father's move is just a delaying tactic? Well, there is no shortage of such possibility."
The Tang army was overwhelmingly powerful, and it was estimated that they would arrive at Pingrang City in a few days. A battle would be inevitable, and the failure of the Goguryeo army was understandable. At this time, if peace negotiations can be used as a means to prompt the Tang army to slow down and give Goguryeo more time to recruit soldiers and deploy defenses, it would naturally be a good idea.
Changsun Chong didn't see anything unusual in Yuan Nan's face, so he knew that he probably didn't know what Yuan Gaisuwen's plan was.
After all, Boy Yuan is stupid and superficial, and can express emotions in anger and anger. It is absolutely impossible for him to act in front of him without revealing any flaws.
In this way, Yeon Gaesumun's intentions became more and more unpredictable to him.
Boy Yuan didn't realize that Changsun Chong was testing him. He was full of anxiety at the moment and asked impatiently: "Dalang, do you think that if my father initiates a peace treaty, will the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty spare his life?"
This is his biggest concern.
As long as Yeon Gaesumun is alive, not only will all his plans be in vain, but in the near future, his position as the heir apparent will not be guaranteed. Considering his second brother Yuan Nanjian's greed for the crown prince's position and his hatred for himself, he might just end up with a miserable death.
How could he not be anxious?
In particular, the two countries stopped fighting and negotiated a peace, which made the Tang army overthrow Goguryeo without a bloody blow and even more aligned with Changsun Chong's interests. It is impossible to say that Changsun Chong would not stand on his side. That would really be the death of me...
