Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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Nearly [-] captives, how to deal with them?Kill it, I really can't do it.

Let it go, what should they do if they continue to seek refuge in Goguryeo?

Lock it up, how many guards do you have to send?

On this issue, His Majesty Li Er demonstrated the superb political means of the ancient Mingjun.

He bestowed high-ranking officials and generous salaries on all three hundred generals, and ordered them to follow the army.As for the ordinary soldiers, each was given two bags of food and let them go.

After this great war, it is almost certain that Goguryeo will be short of food.

The Tang army released grain, and Goguryeo's army collected grain.Do you need to ask what the people want?

Even though such a release of grain almost consumed all the grain in Liaodong City, it was still very cost-effective politically.It not only solved the problem of captives, but also won the hearts of the people of Goguryeo.

As for some stubborn people who still want to be loyal to Goguryeo under such circumstances?

For one thing, they are all ordinary soldiers, even if they turn to the old master, it won't help much.Secondly, and most importantly, there are too few such people.

People's hearts are fleshy, and the grace of saving life, coupled with the gift of food, is still an enemy of Tang Jun in this case?That's not something an ordinary white-eyed wolf can do.

Countless people swear and swear that they must be obedient citizens of the Tang Dynasty and completely break with their homeland, Goguryeo.

There was even a group of people who took the initiative to petition, asking to join the Tang army and fight back.

Now, Guo Ye was ordered to appease a group of overzealous captives.They are corpses.The Jiashi people are a small tribe in Goguryeo, who have lived in Jiashi City for generations.

This time, more than 700 corpses were recruited by Yuan Nan Jianzheng to guard Liaodong City. They were captured by the Tang army without much fighting.

After hearing about His Majesty Li Er's policy of leniently treating prisoners, they were very moved, crying and shouting to join the Tang army, but they couldn't be driven away.

The leader of this gang of corpse-adders is Wu Hesai.He knelt down on the ground and said: "Mr. Qin, we are sincerely serving the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, so you can just take us in. Whether it's charging into battle, or attacking the city and defending the fortress, we are absolutely unambiguous in adding corpses!"

Guo Ye said: "Why are you bothering? What good is there in fighting? Aren't you afraid of death? It would be nice to go home and live a stable life."

"I'm afraid, we are also flesh and blood, raised by our parents, how can we not be afraid of death? But we can't just leave like this."

"What?"

"According to the rules of my family, if you are captured, you are their slave. If you are lucky, you can still earn enough food and clothing. If you are not lucky, you will have to work to death."

"Wouldn't it be better for His Majesty to let you go?"

"After the emperor of the Tang Dynasty took us captive, not only did he not treat us as slaves, but he also released us and gave us food. It was a great kindness to us. I waited for an inch of gratitude, and just patted my ass and left like this. That is still a person. ?"

"You want to repay the favor?"

"Exactly."

Guo Ye sighed, and said, "Have you ever thought about adding corpses to the family members in the city? If you waited and defected to the Tang army, Yuan Nanjian didn't have a big heart, would you give your family to..."

Wu Hesai's expression darkened, and he said, "At this time, I don't care about my family anymore."

"How do you say that?" Guo Ye said: "You joined the Tang army, but your family members died of exhaustion. If your majesty accepts you, wouldn't it hurt his reputation as a benevolent monarch? Do you want to put your great benefactor in the A place of injustice?"

"No... I never mean that. It's just... just..."

"Just what? With the strength of my Tang army, you people are not even the icing on the cake. If you are not accepted, it will not hurt. Not only will your majesty's reputation be bad, but your family will die tragically. Neither side will benefit. This is another Why bother?"

"But……"

"It's nothing to worry about." Guo Ye calmed down and said, "The most important thing you should do now is to return to Jiashi City. When my Tang army is under pressure, encourage the people to abandon the dark and turn to the bright. This is the easiest way for you to display your power The place."

Wu Hesai's eyes lit up, and he said, "Thank you, Lord Qin, for your teaching! I'll go back and persuade my clansmen. Just watch."

The reason why Guo Ye gave Wu Hesai this idea was actually an excuse.In the war between Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo, the tendency of a small tribe is really irrelevant.The reason why he said that was purely to coax these corpse-adders away.

Unexpectedly, this move of idle chess will really play a great role in the near future.

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Rewards came and went, and they finally went to Guo Ye.

His Majesty Li Er said: "Let's say something first, whoever destroys Liaodong City can get the gold armor and the post of pioneer officer. Guo Aiqing is willing to take risks and persuade Sun Daiyin to donate the city. Of course, I will fulfill my promise."

"Slow!" Li Daozong fell to his knees and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

His Majesty Li Er frowned, and said: "King Jiang Xia, are you still not convinced?"

"It's not that I'm unconvinced, it's just for the sake of the country and society of the Tang Dynasty. I think that the treasure armor can be bestowed on Qin Guogong. But if you want to talk about the vanguard position, Your Majesty has to carefully consider it."

"How do you say this?"

"Don't forget, the Qin State took the Liaodong City by persuading the lord of the Liaodong City to surrender by virtue of its three-inch tongue. manage?"

Guo Ye said angrily: "What to do, what to do. Let's fight!"

"That's not the case. Siege can't be reckless. How to mobilize manpower and how to organize siege equipment is a university question. Your previous opponents are not very good at defending the city, and you can do whatever you want. But facing Goguryeo's fortified city, I'm afraid your two attacks won't work."

He paused, and continued: "But I, Li Daozong, are different. How many fortified cities have I conquered with His Majesty? Even Goguryeo's city, I have also taken down several cities. Your Majesty uses me as a vanguard to be honest and prudent. Act of."

His Majesty Li Er was also quite moved when he heard this, after all, except Li Daozong from Liaodong City, he really never missed.He said, "Duke Qin, what do you think?"

Guo Ye said: "Your Majesty, what King Jiang Xia said is completely nonsense. It is true that I have no record of capturing Goguryeo City, but that is not because I am incompetent, but because I have no chance. As long as you let me be the vanguard, no matter how strong the city is Say no more."

Li Daozong curled his lips and said, "To put it lightly, you know that a failed siege will cost hundreds of thousands of lives. You can't tolerate trial and error slowly!"

Guo Ye smiled slightly and said, "King Jiang Xia, if you are not convinced, how about we make a bet?"

"Bet?" Li Daozong was sensible, and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Qin wants to gamble in front of you, so you can't let him go lightly!"

Chapter 1951 Duke Qin really knows how to play (1)

Guo Ye said: "King Jiangxia, don't be too happy. I have studied "The Law of Zhenguan", not all gambling behaviors are considered illegal. For example, to encourage bravery in the army, archery games are not included. "

"So what? Could it be that you still want to compete with me in archery?"

"Of course it's not archery. But the reason is the same for different things. How about we bet on the siege for Tang Jun's victory?"

"Siege? How to bet on siege?"

"King Jiang Xia, we Ming people don't speak dark words. This time you are the vanguard, breaking through several cities and making a lot of money for yourself, right?"

Tang Jun's looting was almost a semi-legal act, but Li Daozong felt quite embarrassed when he brought it up in front of the emperor, and said, "Actually...it's not much."

"Not much? You have to speak with conscience. According to my estimation, the value of this batch of property is around 200 million. King Jiang Xia, you are fighting for this pioneer position, I am afraid it is for huge money?"