Pingrang City was besieged on three sides by the Tang army. Only the southern part by the Xishui River was still accessible. However, it was also heavily guarded by the Goguryeo army. The entire city was impenetrable.
Changsun Chong's personal entourage bid farewell to Changsun Wuji, and under the cover of the Guanlong clique's army, they crossed half of the battlefield, went up the frozen Xishui River, arrived at the south of Pingrang City, and handed over the customs clearance certificate from the Damoli Branch Mansion. After receiving the ultimatum, the defenders allowed him to enter the city.
But he did not open the city gate, but hung a bamboo basket from the city. The man jumped into the bamboo basket and was hung up with ropes by the soldiers on the city.
After coming down from the city, the man rushed towards Da Moli's branch office.
The streets and alleys were full of soldiers, transporting all kinds of baggage to various city walls to support them. The Tang army on the east, north and west sides were attacking furiously, and the defenders in the city were in a panic.
Common people and merchants have long been strictly prohibited from going out without permission, let alone walking on the streets. Shops are closed and markets are closed. The entire Pingrang City has been placed under military control. All government officials and government officials have participated in the battle to defend the city. Everyone All tried their best.
If anyone slacks off, he will be killed without mercy.
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Da Mo Li Zhi Mansion, in the study.
Yuan Gaisuwen knelt down behind the desk, and Changsun Chong knelt down beside him.
The attendant knelt on the ground and repeated Changsun Wuji's words in detail. While he was talking, the eldest grandson Chong secretly observed Yeon Gaesowen's expression. When he said, "I have been ruthless and ruthless in my life, and I have never been controlled by others. Anyway, I have many sons, and there will always be someone to take care of me until I die. One more and one less." , but it doesn’t matter." When Changsun Chong saw Yuan Gaisuwen raising his eyebrows, his heart suddenly "thumped" and he broke into a cold sweat...
Although he knew in his heart that if he was blindly controlled by Yuan Gaisuwen, even if everything was done according to what he said, he might not be able to escape smoothly afterwards, but Changsun Wuji's harsh words would make Yuan Gaisu angry. Wen, didn’t he kill himself on the spot?
However, unexpectedly, after hearing the retelling of his personal followers, Yeon Gaesumun, instead of being angry, said with emotion to Changsun Chong: "I have been friends with your father-in-law for a long time, but it is a pity that we belong to the enemy and we have never been able to hide our faces. In fact, It is a pity. Your Majesty is one of the few heroes in the world. During the troubled times, you helped protect the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and conquered the country. His contribution is unparalleled and I have always admired it in my heart. Since your Majesty mentioned it today, how can I let such a hero be underestimated? ? Tomorrow morning, you can leave Pingrang City on your own. My gentleman and I have agreed that if I threaten your life, it will be a disgrace and will make the heroes of the world laugh at me."
Changsun Chong couldn't believe his ears. Yuan Gaisuwen actually obeyed his father's cold words and was willing to let him go?
But now is not the time to think about this, so he quickly said: "Thank you so much for your magnanimity, Mo Lizhi, I am very grateful!"
Yeon Gaesumun laughed and said: "After you leave Pingrang City, you will be responsible for the relationship between me and your father. As long as the Tang army withdraws and the Goguryeo Kingdom is protected, I will be regarded as a hero, and my status will be equal to that of your father." . Our two families have joined forces, which is really a strong alliance. Where in the world can anyone cause us trouble?"
Changsun Chong only said yes, but he didn't know what to say.
Could it be that my father really wanted to unite with Yeon Gae So-moon? But if they want to unite, the first thing is to make the Tang army withdraw from Liaodong. Otherwise, the army will break through the city and enter, and Yuan Gaisuwen's head is missing. What is the need for alliance?
My father really dared to say it, and the key was that Yeon Gaesumun also really dared to believe it.
However, the problem is that his father will obviously not ignore his life and deliberately talk nonsense. Yuan Gaisuwen is an outstanding person, and he will not easily believe a few words of his father... Changsun Chong feels that his level is not enough, and he cannot understand It's not what these famous big guys think.
Yeon Gaesumun picked up the teacup and saw off the guests intentionally, saying: "After I return, I told your father that as long as the Tang army withdraws, even if I risk the life of the last Goguryeo soldier, even if I go into battle in person, I will hold the Tang army in Goguryeo for a month!" This is my oath, if I slack off, my body and soul will be destroyed!"
Changsun Chong was confused. He didn't know why he was sure that the Tang army would retreat, and he didn't understand why he would drag the Tang army in Liaodong since the Tang army retreated. There were too many contradictions in this...
"Don't worry, Mo Lizhi. I will convey it to my father verbatim."
"Okay, let's go. If you have free time in the future, you can come to Pingrang City. I still like Changsun Dalang very much."
"Thank you so much for your love."
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When Changsun Chong left with his personal entourage, Yuan Nanchan quickly walked out of the back hall, came to Yuan Gaisuwen, and said quickly: "Father, the Han people are the most cunning, how can you easily believe the promises of the Han people? If you let go at this moment, Leaving Changsun Chong is like a fish returning to the sea, and trying to get Changsun Wuji to help us is like going to heaven!"
Yuan Gaisuwen smiled faintly, held the teacup in his hand, and said, "Changsun Wuji is not a Han."
Yuan Nanchan was stunned, but he had forgotten this.
But does it matter whether he is Han or not? The important thing is that without Chang Sun Chong as a hostage, why should Chang Sun Wuji obey Yuan Gaisuwen's order and try every means to make the Tang army withdraw?
Yeon Gaesumun did not blame his youngest son for not understanding the profound meaning, and taught earnestly: "The most important thing for a family is that the heirs must be good enough, otherwise no matter how much wealth the family has, it will be ruined in an instant. If it is not in a desperate situation right now, , desperation, why am I willing to let your two brothers go deep behind enemy lines and fight desperately? The same is true for Changsun Wuji. As far as I know, the descendants of the Changsun family have died one after another in recent years, leaving only a few dead people. Only the Changsun Chong is still outstanding. If Changsun Chong is not protected, even if Changsun Wuji dominates the world today, the whole family will be overthrown in the future. Since he dares to reply to me with such cold words, it means that he has already had it in his heart. I have made a similar plan, and his plan will definitely prompt the Tang army to withdraw from Pingrang City. And as long as the Tang army withdraws, I will naturally not kill Changsun Chong, because it is unnecessary."
Yuan Nanchan seemed to understand, and asked: "Changsun Wuji knew that once his plan was realized, the Tang army would inevitably withdraw from Pingrang City, so there was no need to be humble in front of his father..."
"exactly!"
Yeon Gaesumun was very pleased.
However, Yuan Nanchan said in confusion: "The Eastern Campaign was carried out by the entire Tang Dynasty, and the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty personally led the expedition. How can we stop if we don't achieve our goal? I really can't imagine what Changsun Wuji is like. This plan can force the Tang army to withdraw their troops and return to the country regardless of the Pingrang City within easy reach."
Yuan Gaisuwen was good at tempting: "It's very simple. It must be something more important than the Eastern Expedition, such as the position of the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. Although the Guanlong clan has been suppressed in recent years, it is still deeply rooted. As long as they suddenly After launching a mutiny, raiding the East Palace, beheading the prince and supporting another prince to ascend the throne, how could the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty not quickly return to the court and stabilize the country?"
Yuan Nanchan was still puzzled: "But the East Palace was established by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Even if it was to be deposed, it would have to be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty who personally issued the decree. How could he allow his ministers to raise or abolish the establishment? Even if the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty returned to the court, But after returning to Chang'an, he will definitely have surgery on the Guanlong clan to safeguard the dignity of the emperor... How could Changsun Wuji escape the wrath of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?"
The majesty of the emperor is the foundation of the country. No emperor can tolerate his ministers challenging his majesty, let alone a master of great talent and strategy like the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?
Even though Changsun Wuji was making trouble in Chang'an, deposing the prince in one fell swoop and supporting another prince to ascend to the throne, as long as the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty returned to Chang'an, what awaited Changsun Wuji would definitely be a "Yi Tribe" crime.
In order to save a Changsun Chong, the whole family was involved?
No fool would do that...
Yuan Gaisuwen said quietly: "Although you are smart, you have short experience. How can you understand the ups and downs and strange experiences of life by just reading? Figures like Changsun Wuji can assist the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty since the end of the Sui Dynasty. He broke out a piece of the sky in the troubled times, killed the prince of the Tang Dynasty and usurped the throne. His deep thoughts and outstanding resourcefulness are far beyond your imagination. There may be countless things that you think are unsolvable in Changsun Wuji. This is a way to get out of trouble. If he dares to do it, he will definitely have a complete solution. We just need to watch from the sidelines and wait for the Tang army to withdraw. "
Yuan Nan was speechless.
This explanation is simply saying, "Child, you don't understand adult matters. Don't ask too many questions and just do as you are told." It's completely perfunctory...
Yeon Gaesumun drank tea with a smile, but this time he didn’t explain too much.
Some truths need to be taught by seniors, and you can understand them after listening to them once, so that you can avoid detours and wrong paths in the future; and some truths cannot be taught by others, and you can only understand them by experiencing and figuring them out yourself.
