Yeon Gaesomun gave Cui Joongki an approving glance. He had not expected Cui Joongki to have such insight and wisdom. Yeon Gaesomun expectantly asked, "And the third point?"
Cui Joongki sternly said, "Regarding Dalou, we still have one more thing to do, and that is to unite everyone we can. With Xia Xia's attack, everyone is bound to panic. Thus, after we retreat to Pyongyang, we must first kill everyone who can affect us. Then, we will unite all the forces under Dalou, stabilize the people, and fight to the death. Only this way will we have a chance at survival. "
Yeon Gaesomun solemnly nodded.
Cui Joongki's analysis was very good.
This was the most appropriate arrangement.
Yeon Gaesomun praised, "Cui Joongki, this official underestimated you before, actually overlooking your existence. I didn't expect you to have such great wisdom and be able to analyze the situation. Starting today, you will be this official's chief strategist. "
"Dalou Xie."
Cui Joongki immediately became excited. "This subject will definitely live up to Dalou's expectations. This subject will definitely come up with strategies for Dalou so that Dalou can safely survive this ordeal."
Yeon Gaesomun said, "This official will wait and see."
At this moment, Cui Joongki's heart was in turmoil. He had not expected that he would suddenly become the chief strategist. It must be known that before this, he had always been suppressed by Song Yunde, and there had even been many people competing with him.
Now, things were different.
He had become the chief strategist.
Those who had opposed him in the past, those who had opposed him in the past, this time, he would get back at them one by one. He would make those who had looked down on him and those who had opposed him regret.
Yeon Gaesomun said, "Cui Joongki, the first thing to do is to arrange for someone to be sent as an envoy to Xia Xia to meet with Emperor Du Qi. This will allow us to temporarily seek peace with Emperor Xia and ease the tension between the two sides so that we can buy time for our resistance."
Cui Joongki said, "Regarding Dalou, it's best to leave this matter to Park Youshan. Park Youshan is an eloquent person. Him going as the envoy is the most appropriate arrangement. "
Park Youshan had once been Cui Joongki's rival.
They were both strategists of Yeon Gaesomun, but Park Youshan and Choe Joongki had different political views. Moreover, Park Youshan was also a strategist. The two of them were at odds with each other. Now that Choi Joongki had seized the opportunity, he immediately schemed against Park Youshan.
When Yeon Gaesomun heard this, he glanced at Park Yousan.
Pu Youshan's body was filthy.
He was in a very sorry state.
After all, Pu Youshan's condition wasn't very good.
Park Yousan also heard Cui Joongki's words. His cheeks twitched as he glared at Cui Joongki with resentment. Pu Youshan turned to Yeon Gaesomun and said, "Your subject is willing to go."
He knew that Yeon Gaesomun's temper was extremely unyielding, and he would not tolerate any opposition from his subordinates. If he were to refuse at this moment, he would most likely be killed, so he immediately agreed.
Yeon Gaesomun glanced at Pu Yousan again and shook his head.
Cui Joongji's heart skipped a beat.
What happened?
Pu Youshan, on the other hand, was somewhat confused and puzzled. He did not understand why Yeon Gaesomun had shaken his head.
After a long while, Yeon Gaesomun said, "Cui Joongki, Park Youshan is not suitable to go."
Cui Joongki said, "Your Majesty, please instruct Lu."
Yeon Gaesomun said, "First, Park Youshan is already in his forties and doesn't have much energy left. Second, Park Youshan is too short, not even a hundred and sixty centimeters. Third, Park Youshan is too ugly, making it difficult to agree with him at a glance. To put it simply, Park Youshan is old, short, and ugly, making it difficult for him to be an envoy of Goguryeo. "
Park Youshan immediately felt awkward.
Yeon Gaesomun's reason truly made him feel dejected and rather uncomfortable. But Park Youshan was rather happy that he was not going to the Xia of Xia. After all, going to see the Emperor of the Xia of Xia was no easy task. The slightest carelessness would easily cost him his life.
Cui Joongki frowned.
What sort of reason was this?
Without waiting for Cui Joongki to speak, Yeon Gaesomun said, "Cui Joongki, I'll leave this matter to you. As an envoy of Goguryeo, you will go directly to the Xia of Xia to meet the Emperor of the Xia of Xia, Du Qi, and explain our views. In addition, you were the one who proposed the plan. With your plan, you will have a greater chance of success in carrying it out. "
Cui Joongki's face instantly froze.
His mind was filled with sorrow.
It was precisely because he knew that going to the Xia of Xia would be extremely risky that he had sent Park Youshan. He had done this on purpose to put Park Youshan in a difficult position. But now, Yeon Gaesomun had rejected his proposal and sent him on the diplomatic mission.
He had shot himself in the foot.
Cui Joongki could see that Yeon Gaesomun's expression was one that brooked no doubt or refusal. If he refused, the consequences would be unthinkable, and he might even be killed on the spot.
Cui Joongki swallowed and said, "Your Majesty, this lowly official is willing to go."
Yeon Gaesomun finally smiled.
Cui Joongki immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
That was close. He had almost been killed.
As a powerful official of Goguryeo, Yeon Gaesomun naturally knew how to read people's expressions. He faintly smiled and said, "Cui Joongki, as long as you can complete your mission and help this official block the Xia of Xia's attacks and ensure that Goguryeo can survive, when this official becomes king, you will be the Great Ambassador of Goguryeo."
"Great Ambassador Xie to Great Ambassador Lu."
Cui Joongki immediately became excited.
Wealth came from danger!
Cui Joongki had not imagined that Yeon Gaesomun would give him such an enormous promise. Everyone knew that Yeon Gaesomun's next step was to usurp the throne and proclaim himself king.
Thus, all of Yeon Gaesomun's followers had hoped that Yeon Gaesomun would proclaim himself king.
Now, his opportunity had come.
Cui Joongki loudly called out, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. This subject will do his best. Even if the path ahead is a mountain of blades and a sea of flames, this subject will not hesitate. This subject will definitely complete this mission. "
Yeon Gaesomun's lips curled into a smile as he nodded in satisfaction.
This was precisely the effect he wanted.
If Cui Joongki did not go all out, Yeon Gaesomun was worried that this mission would fail.
Yeon Gaesomun said, "Pack up and get ready to move out."
"Yes!"
Cui Joongki immediately agreed.
Yeon Gaesomun said no more and began to quietly rest. But when Yeon Gaesomun thought about his losses, he found it hard to calm down. After sitting for a while, he stood up and gathered all his soldiers.
The ten-thousand-some people still following Yeon Gaesomun all had miserable expressions, some of them even depressed and dejected.
He needed to raise the morale of the army.
Yeon Gaesomun looked at everyone and began to speak, from when Goguryeo had resisted the Great Sui to when they were now resisting Xia Xia. He described the history of Goguryeo's resistance and the vile circumstances they had faced, but in the end, they had been able to resist. And then he spoke a great deal more to raise the morale of the army.
With this speech, Yeon Gaesomun managed to somewhat stabilize the morale of the army, and only then did he relax a little.
Even if they were in dire straits, they still had to fight.
This was Yeon Gaesomun's plan.
This was also what Yeon Gaesomun wanted to tell all his soldiers. He wanted all his soldiers to know that there was no retreat and that they could only fight.
After taking care of everything, Yeon Gaesomun finally stopped to rest.
His mind calmed down.
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