Du Qi nodded and said, "We appreciate your willingness." We need you to bring the Goguryeo soldiers who surrendered to Xia Xia back to Goguryeo and spread the benefits of submitting to Xia Xia. " "Yes.
"First, Xia Xia attacked Goguryeo to avenge Gao Jianwu. Yeon Gaesomun's regicide is unforgivable. His actions are deserving of ten thousand deaths. We want to destroy Yeon Gaesomun and return justice to Gao Jianwu. " "Yes.
"Second, Xia Xia attacked Goguryeo to give the people of Goguryeo a better life. In the current Goguryeo, the people have a difficult life, living in an abyss of suffering. After Xia Xia takes over Goguryeo, all of Goguryeo's land will be returned to the state. Moreover, all of the land will be distributed to the people so that they will have land to farm and not be exploited. " "Yes.
"Third, after Xia Xia attacks Goguryeo, he will set up a school in Goguryeo to teach Xia Xia's classics. Any scholar who can excel in the school and pass the government's examination will be given a post in Goguryeo. On the other hand, they will be given a post in Xia Xia's central government or study under Xia Xia. " "Yes.
Du Qi spoke with fervor and assurance. "This is the news that I want you to spread," he said. As long as you can handle this matter well, We will not be stingy with rewards. You will be given a post in Xia Xia's court. Your rank will not be lower than Primary Rank Five. Of course, if you can do even better, We will not be stingy with rewards. " "Yes."
Hearing this, Gao Di immediately became excited.
Entering the court as a Primary Rank Five official.
Even if it was a scattered official, or an idle position without any real power, it was still extremely good for Gao Di.
As long as he could become a Primary Rank Five official of Xia Xia, his descendants and even his clan would be able to jump out of Goguryeo and establish themselves in Xia Xia. This was an excellent opportunity.
After all, Goguryeo would definitely not survive. The next step was to consider his own future. Therefore, he was more than happy to be able to obtain a fifth-rank official position.
"Your Majesty, please be at ease," Gao Di said seriously, "Your humble servant will definitely complete the task entrusted to me." The first and third steps were relatively easy and wouldn't be too difficult. However, the second condition was that once all the land was taken over by the country, it would affect the interests of many people. In this case, there would be some difficulties. However, I will overcome them one by one. "
Du Qi smiled and said, "You're right. What we need to do now is to overcome our difficulties." In addition, the so-called difficulty was actually not that difficult. First, the officials under Gao Jianwu's command were all massacred by Yeon Gaesomun, and many of the nobles were missing. "
"We will also wipe out all of Yeon Gaesomun's men, so you won't face much resistance. As for those who still want to jump out and oppose, that's even better. We can deal with all of them in one go without leaving any future troubles. "
"Of course, we believe that you will be able to rope in a group of people. Because I left a chance in the third clause. As long as they are willing to submit to Us, their children will be the first to learn. In addition, We will also give them some benefits. We won't let them work for free. "
Du Qi said, "In short, how you rope them in is your business." "Yes."
Gao Di nodded. "Your Majesty is wise. This humble servant will definitely complete Your Majesty's task." "Yes."
Du Qi said, "We believe in you." "Yes."
Gao Di said, "Your Majesty, if we leave with these several thousand people, I'm afraid that Yeon Gaesomun will become apprehensive. Yeon Gaesomun might even capture a large number of people. Thus, this humble servant's intention is to implore Your Majesty to release these soldiers and allow them to leave so that they can go back and spread word of Your Majesty's might. "
After pausing for a moment, Gao Di continued, "In addition, this humble servant will quietly return to Pyongyang and begin the operation. Only in this way will this humble servant not become Yeon Gaesomun's target and be able to take action. " "Yes."
Du Qi said, "We approve your request." "Yes."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" "Yes."
Gao Di immediately expressed his thanks.
At this moment, Gao Di's heart was filled with excitement and joy. As long as he completed Du Qi's task, he would be able to leap up and become an official of Xia Xia.
This was an excellent opportunity.
He could not miss it.
Du Qi waved his hand. "Go and prepare. In a little while, We will give the order to release all the Goguryeon soldiers." "Yes."
"Yes! "Yes."
Gao Di turned and left.
After Gao Di left, Shangguan Yi said, "Your Majesty, this Gao Di is a smart man, and he has some tricks up his sleeve. So there should be no problem for him to return to Pyongyang. " "Yes."
Du Qi said, "Let's wait and see." "Yes."
"Reporting!" "Yes."
At this moment, another soldier entered with a report.
The soldier bowed and cupped his fist. "Your Majesty, we've discovered Yeon Gaesomun's whereabouts." "Yes."
Du Qi said, "Hand it over." "Yes."
The soldier took out a letter and handed it over.
Du Qi opened the letter and skimmed through it. After reading it, he turned to the group and said, "The information we've obtained is that Yeon Gaesomun's army has retreated to Daqing Pass, forty li to the south. Daqing Pass is a canyon, and the pass is built in the middle of it. Although it's not that steep, it's still a pass that can guard the passage south. " "Yes."
Ma Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, a mountain pass like Daqing Pass appears to be a dangerous place. But under Xia Xia's cannon fire, it's not even worth mentioning. When our army goes there, we can just bombard it. Here at the Datong River, we used our warships to crush Yeon Gaesomun's warships, and at Daqing Pass, we can use the fiercest fire to flatten it. " "Yes."
Shangguan Yi said, "Your Majesty, this subject agrees with Ma Zhou's analysis. We can just flatten Daqing Pass." "Yes."
Du Qi nodded. "Then let's do that." "Yes."
"Yes!" "Yes!"
Ma Zhou, Shangguan Yi, and the others all acknowledged.
"Reporting!" "Yes!"
At this moment, another soldier entered.
The soldier bowed to Du Qi and reported, "Your Majesty, Jin Yuzhen requests an audience." "Yes!"
Du Qi said, "Bring him in." "Yes!"
"Yes!" "Yes!"
The soldier turned to make the arrangements.
Not long after, the soldier brought Jin Yuzhen into the tent. Jin Yuzhen knelt on the ground and kowtowed. "Jin Yuzhen pays respects to Your Majesty the Emperor!" "Yes!"
Du Qi said, "Stand up and speak." "Yes!"
After expressing his thanks, Jin Yuzhen stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this lowly one has come this time because I heard that Gao Di has gone south to Goguryeo to make arrangements for Your Majesty. This lowly one is not talented, but I am willing to quietly return to Xinluo to make arrangements for Your Majesty and rope in those who are willing to get close to Xia Xia. His Majesty the Emperor was born with the mandate of heaven and should unify the world. I, Jin Yuzhen, am willing to serve Your Majesty. " "Yes."
Jin Yuzhen was jealous of Gao Di. Once Gao Di made contributions, he would be a fifth-rank official of Xia Xia. Jin Yuzhen was also clear about the current situation. Whether it was Goguryeo, Xinluo, or Baekje, none of them were a match for Xia Xia.
Jin Yuzhen had to consider his own interests, especially in Xinluo. Xinluo Queen Jinderman did not fully trust him. Rather than that, he might as well join Xia Xia and work for Xia Xia, fighting for a chance to stand out in Xia Xia.
Du Qi said, "Jin Yuzhen, do you know the consequences of lying?" "Yes."
Jin Yuzhen said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, this lowly one understands. Moreover, knowing that Xinluo can't resist, I still want to die with Xinluo. That's because my brain has been kicked by a donkey. Now that Your Majesty the Emperor has given me a chance, I will naturally seize it. Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Emperor, I will definitely complete the mission and gather more forces for Your Majesty the Emperor. The day Your Majesty the Emperor takes over Goguryeo and goes south to Xinluo will be the day I, Jin Yuzhen, support Your Majesty the Emperor in Xinluo. " "Yes."
Du Qi nodded and said, "I believe you." "Yes."
Jin Yuzhen said excitedly, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Emperor. This lowly one will definitely not let Your Majesty the Emperor down." "Yes."
At this point, Jin Yuzhen paused for a moment, and there was a bit of anticipation on his face. He said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, when Gao Di went south to Goguryeo, he came to see this lowly one. He said that if I succeed in going south to Goguryeo, I will be appointed as a fifth-rank official, and I will also enter the court as an official." "Your Majesty, if this lowly one can make a great contribution, I beg Your Majesty to let this lowly one enter the court as an official. The rank is not important. This lowly one admires Xia Xia and hopes to be an official in the court." "Yes."
After hearing this, Du Qi smiled and said, "I allow you. As long as you go south to Xinluo and succeed, then when I arrive in Xinluo, I will allow you to enter the court as an official, and I will also give you a fifth-rank official." "Yes."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" "Yes."
Jin Yuzhen's face was full of excitement. He knelt on the ground again and bowed respectfully to Du Qi. He had to grab hold of this opportunity.
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