Chapter six hundred and seventieth Baekje as a vassal
Silla held a banquet to entertain Li Chongjiu, but in fact, the two sides also had in-depth negotiations. In fact, any banquet is nonsense. It seems that Silla people like to finalize things during dinner.
The talks between the top leaders were held on both sides and the negotiations went very smoothly.
Li Chongjiu agreed to Silla to set up a fan hall in Youjing, and sent officials to station in Youjing to negotiate the diplomatic affairs between Silla and Zhao. Similarly, Zhao also set up an embassy hall in Silla. The embassy hall of Dazhao will be located in Jilin, Kyoto, Silla, and a consulate in Dangxiang City. Silla will set up a fan hall in Youjing, and also a consulate in Duli Town, Dengzhou.
Princess Deman also asked Li Chongjiu to increase his military strength in Dangxiang City, but Li Chongjiu did not agree, but instead made an excuse that he was short of military strength now.
After the two sides agreed on the big matter, some details needed to be finalized. However, at this time, Li Chongjiu no longer needed to negotiate, so it would be fine to leave it to Zhou Zhou and others.
Just as Li Chongjiu was about to leave Dangxiang City, he suddenly heard that Baekje sent an envoy to Dangxiang City to pay a visit to Li Chongjiu.
The founding lord of Baekje was Wen Zuo, the son of Goguryeo, Goguryeo. After becoming Goguryeo, Goguryeo, he wanted to establish his ex-wife's son and inherit the position of the lord. Feiliu and Wen Zuo were born to Zhao Xinu, the wife of Gao Zhumeng, who was born into the Feiliu tribe.
The two were worried about persecution for their half-brother, so they left Goguryeo and came to the south to establish a country. Wen Zuo built a city in Weili City. Because ten ministers initially assisted him, the country was named Shiji. Later, they destroyed the country with the boiling brothers and accepted their people. The more people gathered together, and then changed the country's name to Baekje.
Baekje has always had no contact with Da Zhao Su. It was quite interesting to come to the door at this time. The Silla people seemed to have been blocking Baekje envoys from meeting Li Chongji, but now Dangxiang City is actually the territory of Zhao State, but the Silla people can't make the decision.
Li Chongji asked Zhang Xuansu and Gao Tao to meet Baekje for him. The two sides had a night of talk, and Zhang Xuansu immediately reported to Li Chongji about the situation of the talks between the two sides.
It turned out that Baekje. After hearing that Li Chongjiu captured Pyongyang, Goguryeo, the United Nations was shocked, in other words, it was scared. Because this time, Li Chongjiu stationed troops in Dangxiang, and there were many warships on the sea. The Baekje king was worried that Li Chongjiu would join forces here to join Silla, which would be detrimental to Baekje.
You should know that Si Wei, the capital of Baekje, is also within the range of attacks of the Zhao naval warships. It is closer to the Zhao naval base camp, Dengzhou, and is actually more susceptible to attacks by naval forces than Pyongyang.
Li Chongjiu was able to defeat Pyongyang, the strongest China in the three countries of Korea, and of course he also conquered Siqian. The king of Baekje, Fuyuzhang, mobilized the whole country to fight the invading Zhao army at any time. At the same time, he sent important officials and ministers who were appointed as Minister of Fazoping to Dangxiang City to pay homage to Li Chongjiu.
Besides, the Baekje envoy was even more frightened when he came to Dangxiangcheng and saw the large floating ships of the Zhao army. He was originally worried, and when he saw the Zhao army's force, he was even more frightened. Zhang Xuansu was arbitrarily intimidated him when he met him. The Baekje envoy said directly. The Baekje King was willing to pay tribute to Zhao State and sent his second son to Youjing to study in the Imperial College. In fact, he was hostage to Zhao State. At the same time, he was willing to open the port and travel to the Zhao army's caravan, hoping that Zhao State would not jointly attack Baekje with Silla.
Li Chongjiu couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He didn't expect that he just came to Dangxiang City casually, which scared Baekje, among the three kingdoms of North Korea. This was simply a matter of unintentional instigation.
Li Chongjiu thought for a while and said to Zhang Xuansu: "Zhang Aiqing, how should I answer?"
Zhang Xuansu said: "Baoji seems to know how to be afraid, so our army has achieved the effect of defeating others without fighting. However, Silla and Baekje are enemies, and Baekje have always been close to Japan. I am afraid that he will be forced to surrender at this time, not because of the moment. Moreover, if he really accepts the surrender of Baekje, what should we do if Silla and Baekje conflict? Moreover, the close allies between Silla and Zhao will have a gap."
Zhang Xuansu is generally inseparable from the situation.
Li Chongjiu considered Zhang Xuansu's opinion and said, "I have already made up for this matter, so you can do it as I can."
The next day, the envoy from Baekje stayed up all night. After seeing Zhang Xuansu, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Mr. Zhang, I don't know if His Majesty Emperor Zhao is willing to meet him today."
Zhang Xuansu said immediately: "His Majesty Zhao is busy with affairs, I'm afraid he won't see you anymore."
The Baekje envoy immediately showed a look of disappointment. Zhang Xuansu said: "But last night I reposted all your words to His Majesty."
The Baekje messenger's hand trembled slightly and said quickly: "Thank you, Lord Zhang, I wonder what Your Majesty said?"
Zhang Xuansu smiled and said, "His Majesty Zhao said that there is no need for Baekje to surrender."
The Baekje envoy's face turned pale and said, "His Majesty Zhao refused to even this."
"You have misunderstood. Your Majesty said that the truth must be the minister. Goryeo was the minister of the Sui army, but he fought against the Sui army. What kind of ministers are there? The emperor respects all things and does not want to be arrogant. But he has a country and land, and everyone seeks peace. Why do you have to make Baekje give up? This is self-esteem and arrogance."
Zhang Xuansu immediately brought out the trick that Li Chongjiu had told Rongliu Wang.
But unlike the mood when King Rongliu talked, Baekje envoy was shocked when he heard this, "Your Majesty Zhao, you are really a saint like Yao and Shun."
Zhang Xuansu nodded to this statement and agreed, "But Your Majesty agrees that Prince Baekje will go to the Imperial College in Youjing to study. Your Majesty said that they will not be regarded as the main subject. He also heard that the Lord of Baekje is worshipping Buddhism. Your Majesty allows your country to send visiting monks to Dazhao. You can also send monks from Zhao to bring Buddhist scriptures to Baekje to promote Buddhism."
"Of course, for the matter of whether I, Da Zhao, who is most concerned about, will attack Baekje, Your Majesty said that Baekje should not be hostile to me, Da Zhao, and I, Da Zhao, will not send troops to attack Baekje. Everyone will be at peace with each other. There is only one enemy in Liaodong, that is Goguryeo."
The Baekje envoy couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this, especially after hearing that the Zhao army would not attack Baekje.
The envoy stood up and said, "I must convey the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor Zhao to my lord. I hope that the great Zhao and Baekje will be able to be in harmony forever."
"Of course, our Majesty has always been very sincere in peace." Zhang Xuansu replied with a smile.
The Baekje envoy had not left yet, but he welcomed an uninvited guest in Li Chongjiu's residence.
The sound of water ticking in front of the eaves. It had just rained lightly, and there was a faint layer of clouds and mist around the residence.
The slender hands were gently stretched out, the snow-colored silk sleeves slid down the elbow, the black hair was tied up, the faint lips, and the beautiful eyebrows like distant mountains in the rain.
Chapter completed!