My father, Li Shimin, please call me Crown Prince

Chapter 144: Tang Dynasty's Letter to Goryeo and Other Countries

Perhaps for Shan Yao, revenge is the whole meaning of her life.

She had never seen her father, Shan Xiongxin, because he died before she was born.

She was a posthumous child.

Her mother also died during childbirth.

Fortunately, Shan Xiongxin's father's personal guards raised her.

Chen Qi wanted to persuade him, but he didn't know how to start.

"Uncle Chen, please stop trying to persuade me. I have made up my mind."

"They said they would help us arrange entry into Hibiscus Garden."

In the room, Shan Yao said firmly
The people here are the mysterious people who have been funding their rebel team.

This mysterious man appeared when Shan Yao was very young, and he would give them large amounts of money every time.

It can be said that the marriages, children and family expenses of more than a dozen personal guards, including Chen Qi, were all provided by this mysterious man.

Shan Yao grew up in such an environment, learning martial arts with the royal guards and practicing hard for more than ten years just to avenge his father.

Hearing this, Chen Qi said helplessly: "I will discuss with Lao Zhang and the others to see how to proceed tomorrow."

Shan Yao nodded and said nothing.

Seeing this, Chen Qi walked out.

I walked out of the house on this side and went to the house on the other side.

As soon as he entered, Chen Qi was grabbed by someone.

"Old Chen, are you crazy? You really want the young lady to take risks."

The man who held Chen Qi scolded in a low voice.

"It's the young lady who wants to go. What can I do?"

"Maybe this is our fate. We couldn't escape it twenty-two years ago, and we can't escape it now."

"It is a shame of my life that I did not follow the general to die in battle. Now it is time to end it."

Chen Qi said in a calm voice.

His words made Lao Zhang silent.

The past events of the past kept passing through my mind.

As Shan Xiongxin's personal guards, it is a shame that they are still alive after the general was killed.

"Even if we have to die, we should die. You shouldn't let the young lady go."

"She is a pitiful person. She shouldn't have to die for the general."

Old Zhang looked a little excited.

Chen Qi was silent for a moment, and said, "She has enjoyed the general's glory for so many years. Shouldn't she die for the general?"

"If it weren't for us, she would have died on the roadside 22 years ago. She wouldn't be alive today."

Hearing this, Lao Zhang suddenly became angry and punched Chen Qi hard in the face.

"You beast, do you still have any conscience? Has your heart been eaten by a dog?"

"We have raised her over the years. In my heart, she is like our daughter."

"Don't you have any affection at all?"

"She shouldn't have to die because of our affairs. She should have a better life."

Chen Qi, who was punched, didn't care at all and said with a miserable smile: "A better life, what better life do you think she can have?"

"Look at how she has been deceived by our lies."

"In her heart, what else is left except revenge?"

Hearing this, Lao Zhang hesitated for a moment and said, "Maybe it's time for us to tell her the truth."

Chen Qi said: "Okay, then go and tell them."

Lao Zhang stopped talking.

The two of them sat like this for a long time.

After a long while, Lao Zhang said, "What is the assassination plan this time?"

Chen Qi said sullenly, "The prince is attending the Lantern Festival poetry gathering at Hibiscus Garden. He said he would arrange for us to enter in advance and serve as maids and servants."

Lao Zhang asked, "Is he a member of the Wei Wang Party?"

Chen Qi shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be. Furong Garden is the territory of the King of Wei. How can he escape responsibility for assassinating the prince here?"

"Five surnames and seven families, but I don't know which family it is."

Lao Zhang said again: "If we really let the young lady go, will she be unable to hide?"

Chen Qi said helplessly: "They have spent so much money over the years. If we don't give them some answers, do you think we can still survive? We will all die."

"You know it in your heart."

Lao Zhang slammed his fist on the ground and whispered, "Maybe I shouldn't have believed your lies and done these crooked things, let alone involved the young lady."

"It is our own business to avenge the general."

Chen Qi snorted coldly and said, "If it weren't for the title of Miss, do you think they would support us?"

"You've benefited from it for so many years, and now you say you regret it?"

"Your son has married, your parents are enjoying their old age, and you have hundreds of acres of fertile land. Why don't you just return everything to them?"

"There are other brothers. Go and talk to them."

When Lao Zhang heard this, his clenched fist suddenly relaxed, and he said weakly: "We are liars, we cheated the young lady, and borrowed the general's name to defraud money."

"It's not a pity for me to die, but the young lady is only 22 years old. Why should she have to endure all this? I can't bear it."

Chen Qi said calmly: "I can't bear it either, but there is nothing I can do."

"When the time comes to assassinate the prince, we will take action first. Don't give the young lady a chance to escape."

Lao Zhang moved his lips, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Is it so easy to assassinate the prince and escape?

Chen Qi warned: "Don't think about telling the young lady the truth. If you overturn something you have been talking about for your whole life, won't the young lady go crazy?"

"If they learn the truth from the young lady, they will all die."
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early morning.

Taiji Palace, Taiji Hall.

Today is the crown prince's enthronement ceremony.

The sense of ceremony is quite strong.

The eunuch Zhang Ananda chased after the chief eunuch and read the imperial edict aloud.

"During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the holy ruler came to power and the world was at peace. The crown prince Cheng Qian was a man of outstanding talent and virtue."

"In the past, the prince felt sorry for the hardships of farming, and he devoted all his energy to inventing the curved plow. The tool is exquisite and easy to use, so the fields are more productive and the people are happy. This move benefits all the people and is a great achievement for the country."

"He also took benevolence as his foundation, treated the wise and humble with respect, and was friendly and amiable. He was diligent in learning, well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge, and was a role model for students all over the world."

"He had great ambitions, cared about the people, assisted the wise ruler, and managed state affairs. His wisdom, courage, benevolence, and righteousness are all role models for future generations."

"To praise the Crown Prince's achievements, I hereby confer the title of Nongze Shengrui Crown Prince upon him. This will be announced to the world so that everyone in China and abroad will know."

All officials bowed: "Your subjects pay their respects to the Holy and Wise Crown Prince Nongze."

Nong Ze Shengrui, this title is very high.

Since ancient times, agriculture has been the foundation of the Chinese country. The people rely on it for their livelihood and the country relies on it for stability.

This is equivalent to giving the prince a golden medal of immunity from death.

Simply put, Li Chengqian's rebellion in history was spared from death because of Li Shimin's kindness and love.

Now that the prince is rebelling, everyone will consider a question.

Was the occurrence of rebellion the prince's fault or the emperor's?

This title can be said to have given Li Chengqian a halo of merit.

Even Fang Xuanling was a little hesitant about whether to continue with his plan against the prince.

However, if you think about it carefully, Your Majesty will definitely not give up.

According to the saint's way of balance, now that the prince has been elevated to such a high level, he will definitely have to find a way to suppress him later.

Otherwise, the King of Wei will be defeated quickly, and Your Majesty will have to confront the Crown Prince.

Your Majesty has gone through this process yourself, and understands the principles behind this better than anyone else.

Then why did they still praise the prince so highly? Fang Xuanling thought about it for a moment and figured it out.

Once the curved plow is launched, it will inevitably leave a deep mark in history. Your Majesty cares a lot about your own evaluation in history books.

The Crown Prince has made such great contributions, but His Majesty does not reward him and instead suppresses the Crown Prince just because of his own connections.

How will future generations view this?

Therefore, in order to show the father's kindness and the son's filial piety in history books, Your Majesty chose to behave in this way.

Generally speaking, the prince's high reputation is also beneficial to the inheritance of the Tang Dynasty.

Fang Xuanling sighed in his heart, he still couldn't escape this.

After the sealing ceremony.

Li Shimin announced another important news.

Zhang Ananda recited "The Tang Dynasty's Letter to Goryeo and Other Countries" again.

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty issued an edict to the world: The country of Goryeo should have been submissive to the Tang Dynasty and enjoyed the glory of the prosperous times together. However, it has now betrayed its faith and refused to submit. Such retrograde behavior is truly a great violation of the laws of nature and is absolutely unforgivable.

The benevolence of the Tang Dynasty is spread throughout the world, and it also has the power of thunder. Now we have decided to impose economic sanctions on Goryeo.

Cut off their trade routes, set up checkpoints to prevent their goods from entering the country, and strictly prohibit the import of Tang silk, porcelain, tea and other rare goods into Goryeo.

Moreover, all Korean merchants in the country were expelled and strictly prohibited from entering the country again.

If any Tang merchant dares to trade privately with Goryeo, his property will be confiscated and he will be severely punished.

He also sent envoys to inform neighboring countries to cut off their trade channels with Goryeo.

All countries should understand that this move by the Tang Dynasty is to maintain the order and discipline of the world and ensure long-term peace and stability in the world.

Anyone who does good to the Tang Dynasty will enjoy prosperity together with the Tang Dynasty. Anyone who disobeys the Tang Dynasty will be severely punished.

I hope that all countries will obey the orders of the Tang Dynasty, join hands in this great cause, and jointly fight against the injustice of Goryeo.

When the proclamation was issued, the ministers were in an uproar.

Although everyone knew that a war was inevitable with Goryeo, no one expected that a manifesto would be issued at the beginning of the year, before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Economic sanctions, this new term has never been heard of, but the manifesto describes it very clearly.

This is definitely a major blow to Goryeo.

"quiet!"

The ministers bowed and said, "We will obey your Majesty's command."

As the Tang Emperor's manifesto against Goryeo was announced to the world, an action against the Goryeo people was quickly launched.

Chang'an, this magnificent capital, seems to be shrouded in a solemn atmosphere at this moment.

A crowd gradually gathered in front of the signboard of No. 108 Block.

The manifesto was posted on it, and someone recited it with great emotion, the sound echoing in the streets. Every word struck people's hearts like a heavy hammer, announcing the Tang Dynasty's tough attitude towards Goryeo.

East Market and West Market, once bustling commercial areas, are now undergoing a dramatic change.

The Left and Right Jinwu Guards acted together with the county government runners. They were dressed in neat armor and had serious expressions.

Officers and soldiers quickly imposed martial law in front of the shops opened by Goryeo merchants, and the shops were forced to close.

The shop owners were panicking, some tried to beg for mercy, while others quietly packed up their belongings.

However, in the face of this powerful national will, all pleas seem pale and powerless.

On the streets, the Koreans were driven away in an orderly manner.

Some of them were carrying luggage, while others were pulling simple baggage, their eyes were filled with helplessness and confusion.

I once thought that I could find business opportunities and stability in this prosperous city of Chang'an, but now I have to face the fate of being expelled.

The crowd moved slowly, like a flowing river, rushing towards the city gate.

The entire city of Chang'an seemed to be witnessing this historical moment.

Between the avenues, people stopped to watch and talk in low voices.

Watching the Koreans leaving, I felt both awe and worry.

But more importantly, it is the firm confidence in the Tang Dynasty and the pride of being a Tang Dynasty citizen.

Envoys from various countries took action; some hurriedly wrote letters back to their countries, detailing what they had seen and heard, while others traveled around trying to find out more about the Tang Dynasty's movements.

At this moment, they personally felt that the majesty and power of the Tang Empire would not tolerate any blasphemy.

In the East Palace.

Li Chengqian listened to the eunuch Wen Zhong's report on the situation in Chang'an City.

There were actually not many Koreans in Chang'an. Among the population of more than one million, there were only about a few thousand to ten thousand.

Among them are mainly businessmen and students studying abroad.

This is how it was in the dynastic era, the emperor's will was above everything else.

In fact, from Li Chengqian's perspective, these Goryeo people are innocent.

Some Koreans settled in Chang'an and spent most of their fortunes buying houses, but in one day, all their years of hard work went to waste.

However, there is a saying that goes, a kind man cannot command an army.

From a national perspective, expelling these Koreans can, first of all, deter other countries.

After all, Goryeo has always been trying to win over the countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty to jointly provoke the Tang Dynasty.

Second, it can have a huge political impact on Goryeo.

Some of these people who returned to Goryeo might understand what was going on, but more of them would vent their anger against the rulers of Goryeo.

As for the possibility of a common hatred of the enemy, it is unlikely to happen.

After all, Goryeo had always been a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. Yeon Gaesomun's rebellion, killing the Prince of Liaodong appointed by the Tang Dynasty and enthroning a new king was in itself an act of treason.

In this wave, the Tang Dynasty stood on the moral high ground and launched a public opinion offensive against Goryeo.

Is it possible that Goryeo would also learn from the Tang Dynasty and drive the Tang people out of its territory?

If this were true, Li Chengqian would wake up laughing in his dreams.

There is no need for the Tang Dynasty to send troops, or Goryeo will be in chaos.

You should know that in the cities of Goryeo close to the Tang Dynasty, there lived a large number of Sui Dynasty survivors and soldiers.

They all went to Goryeo to escape the war during the chaotic period at the end of the Sui Dynasty.

Or maybe a defeated general took his soldiers to Goryeo.

This led to a surge in Goryeo's overall national strength after the end of the Sui Dynasty.

The reason why Yeon Gaesomun was able to kill the Prince of Liaodong and take control of Goryeo was because many Sui Dynasty generals and soldiers fell into his hands. Doing so was equivalent to cutting off one's own arm.

"I will attend the Lantern Festival poetry gathering tomorrow night. This time, I must prevent the Koreans from jumping over the wall in desperation."

"Go and tell Su Dingfang to dispatch more troops to Furong Garden."

Li Chengqian ordered.

The Koreans were definitely not completely driven out. There must have been a small number of them who were hidden, or someone else hid their Korean identities and was not discovered.

After all, from the perspective of facial features, if they all wear Hanfu, the appearance of the Koreans and the Tang people is not much different.

The Jinwu Guards and the officials from the two county government offices could not expel anyone from Chang'an simply because they said that the person looked like a Korean.

The eunuch Wen Zhong hesitated and said, "Your Highness, Chang'an is in turmoil right now, and the situation is tense. It would be better if you don't attend the Lantern Festival poetry gathering tomorrow."

Today there is a proclamation of appointment and a manifesto.

The prince was pushed to the forefront.

Originally, the prince's plan to target Goryeo was not a secret in the eyes of those who were interested.

Besides, there are members of the King of Wei’s party helping with propaganda.

The Tang Dynasty was a tolerant and generous country. Now that something like this has happened, everyone would think that expelling the Koreans was the prince's idea.

As the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the prince's political philosophy will be the future policy direction of the Tang Dynasty.

No one wants to see such a strong prince.

Li Chengqian snorted coldly: "If I don't go, wouldn't it be telling everyone in the world that I'm afraid of Gao Li?"

"Is this Chang'an City still the Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty?"

The eunuch Wen Zhong hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, please forgive me."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Just do as I tell you."

"Yes, Your Highness."

(End of this chapter)