Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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It can also be explained that the urgent time did not have time to transfer the water army, which gave Guo Ye an opportunity.It can even be said that the main reason for the failure of the mission is that the dead people have connections with foreign countries.

However, in the end he still chose to shoulder all the responsibilities, saying: "Thousands of mistakes are the faults of humble ministers, please behead the big Zhongxiang to thank the world."

"You...ah!" Yuan Nanjian sighed, and said, "Do you know how much I paid to catch Guo Ye?"

"I know that for Guo Ye, you gave up hunting down the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the [-] Tang troops."

"It's not just that. The fact that the Tang army was able to retreat this time was actually not only due to the power of the Three Kingdoms. It also had the cooperation of Xue Yantuo and senior officials within the Tang Dynasty. Xue Yantuo is nothing more than that, the key is the people within the Tang Dynasty. Their request is Let the lonely king keep Li Shimin in Liaodong."

"But you still chose Guo Ye?"

"Yes. Let's not talk about whether the emperor of the Tang Dynasty can be captured. Even if Li Shimin is indeed captured, it is of course a good thing for those who want to usurp the throne in the Tang Dynasty. It is also a good choice for Xue Yantuo. But for us Goguryeo, it's hard to say."

Da Zhongxiang nodded and said: "Yes, the Han people have no faith at all. Maybe the first thing after he ascends the throne is to organize a wave of troops to attack our Goguryeo under the slogan of welcoming back the Supreme Emperor."

"On the one hand, there are unfathomable risks, and on the other hand, the vengeance of life and death. The lonely king chose the latter. But now, I regret it a bit. This time, it was really a steal. Not only did Guo Ye not be caught, It also offended our allies in Datang."

"It's so difficult that they dare to retaliate?"

"Of course not. However, if the emperor of the Tang Dynasty is not dead, he might go on another expedition in a few years. Guo Ye is still here, but we don't have the support of these allies. I really don't know how to deal with it?"

"It's all incompetent ministers."

"Forget it." Yuan Nanjian waved his hand, and said: "Even if we change places, I may not be able to do better than you. It seems that Guo Ye is our Goguryeo's nemesis. My Goguryeo fate is like this, It cannot be forced."

"My lord... until now, I won't say anything. In a word, Da Zhongxiang is willing to live and die with Goguryeo!"

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In the following days, Yuan Nanjian had to devote himself to the construction of Pyongyang City.

Although all the buildings in the city were burned down, the city walls are still there, so it is a pity to abandon them.

More importantly, this city is a transportation hub, and it is very easy to transport wealth and food from all over the place, so it is a very suitable place to be a capital city.

The people in the city can't take care of them for the time being. Yuan Nanjian built a very simple palace and several barracks in the city.

There is a monarch, an army, and a city wall, and finally the frame of the capital is propped up.

It's not that Yuan Nanjian is reluctant to continue investing, it's because he's really cash-strapped.

There is no way, His Majesty Li Er's eastward expedition has caused too much damage to Goguryeo.

Even if you don't talk about Tang Jun's broken circle, how much do hundreds of thousands of soldiers eat horse chews every day?Not to mention that Gouri is also responsible for the logistics of Fusang and Baekje, and those people will not save money for Yuan Nanjian.

As a result, after a victory, Goguryeo was on the verge of financial bankruptcy.Living in a room that is not much better than ordinary people, Yuan Nanjian's hatred for Guo Ye is like a spring...

A month later.

Da Zhongxiang happily ran into the palace, shouting loudly: "Congratulations to the lord, congratulations to the lord, great joy, great joy!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yuan Nanjian pointed to his surroundings, and said, "With this look, I, Yuan Nanjian, are almost as poor as pants. How can there be any happy events?"

Da Zhongxiang smiled quite mysteriously, and said, "Don't be convinced. If I tell you about this, you will definitely go crazy with joy."

"That's unless you have found a magic elixir to cure my disability."

"Uh...of course not. However, the matter I'm talking about is not much less than your dead wood and spring."

"Don't be a fool, what's the matter?"

"It's our Goguryeo's great enemy Qin Guoye, Guoye, he...he is dead!"

"Dead? How is it possible? Who killed him?"

"No one killed him. Didn't Guo Ye set sail with [-] corpses a few days ago? As a result, many unrighteous actions will kill themselves, and they encountered a hurricane. In the end, [-]% of the ships capsized, including Guo Ye's big ship."

"what do you mean……"

"I'm afraid Guo Ye has already died in the belly of a fish!"

Chapter 1973 Promoted to the King of Qin

Chang'an City.

His Majesty Li Er sat upright in the Golden Luan Hall, his face sinking like water.

He said: "Our broken troops have returned. Two thousand soldiers and horses, a total of [-] have returned. Not only that, but also captured the grandfather of Goguryeo King Yuan Nanjian. For Qin Guogong who has made such great achievements Let's discuss how Guo Ye should be rewarded."

"..." The officials were silent for a while.

It's not that everyone doesn't give Li Er Majesty face, and it's not that everyone thinks of Guo Ye, the key is... the rightful owner seems to be going to be the son-in-law of the Dragon King, so why are you talking about rewards?Your Majesty, you control the sky, the earth, the air, can you still control the dead?

After a long time, Wei Zheng fell to his knees and said, "Your Majesty, are you too sad and incoherent?"

"Ok?"

"What you should ask is how to mourn Duke Qin after his death."

"Let... what nonsense are you talking about? Who said Duke Qin is dead? Who said Duke Qin is dead? Have you seen Duke Qin's body?"

"I didn't see it. But I heard from the people who came back that Qin Guogong's ship capsized, and it must have been...that...soul returned to bliss."

"I said Wei Zheng and Wei Xuancheng, why don't you expect something good? If the boat capsizes, you will definitely die? There is no such rule! Qin Guogong has his own celestial features, and he will definitely turn disaster into auspiciousness and auspiciousness."

Wei Zheng said solemnly: "Of course I hope that Qin Guogong can live in this world, but how can the world be as expected?"

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, "Forget it, I don't want to talk about Qin Guogong's life and death now. Let's discuss one thing today, and that is how to reward Qin Guogong?"

"Duke Qin performed extraordinary feats in this Eastern Expedition, and in the end he led the army without hesitation. I think that no amount of rewards is too much. Your Majesty can just be arbitrary."

"That's good, I'm going to add Qin Guogong as the King of Qin."

"What?"

"Qin Guogong made great achievements in attacking Goguryeo, and Jin named him king of Qin."

"Your Majesty, no..."

"Why not?"

Wei Zhengdao: "The King of Qin is the title of prince, and I'm afraid it's not suitable for a minister."

His Majesty Li Er frowned, and said: "Wei Aiqing, this is your fault. Just now you said that it was too much to award a reward, why are you talking about 'not suitable for a minister'? You are a prime minister. How can you go back on your word?"

"It's not that I've turned back on my promise, it's just..."