Yamabei raised his head slightly and finally saw clearly the owner of the familiar voice, Soga Ezo.
The whole person froze immediately.
Looking at his appearance, Soga Ezo smiled reservedly, and it was impossible to conceal his pride.
Look, you are kneeling now, but I am sitting and talking. Didn't you expect that?
This kind of mentality of not being ashamed but being proud is so common among the Japanese community that it can even be said to be a matter of course. This is not only a manifestation of the lack of moral etiquette, but also the deep-rooted nature of the islanders.
They like to stand next to strong people and pretend to be powerful, but sometimes they show too strong self-esteem, which makes them very unpleasant.
Yamabei cheered up a little, and Soga Ezo was not dead. This was not a good thing for him.
He and Soga Ezo were not on good terms. When he was waiting for the Queen to pass the throne, he was thinking that he would have a fight with Soga Ezo in the future, not like the Queen and Soga Ezo.
I'm afraid Soga Ezo thinks so too...
Of course, now that he is kneeling here while others are sitting, it is obvious that the situation is very unfavorable for him.
But he couldn't care about it now. The Great Governor of the Tang Dynasty conquered Japan...well, he didn't know what the position was, but he already understood what the name of the Tang Dynasty meant.
He gave a flattering smile with a bitter mouth...
"My country has always been reverent, and Shanbei also admires the Tang Dynasty. I have wanted to follow the example of my predecessors many times and send people to meet His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. However, due to the recent death of the late Emperor, I have never been able to do so.
He Guo asked himself that he had done nothing to offend the Tang Dynasty, but why did the governor come with his troops?"
After hearing this, Soga Ezo looked at Shanbei with admiration. He could still ask such a question even though he was kneeling here. He really had to admire him.
Well, Shan Bei never understands the current affairs, that's how it should be.
After listening to the translation, Li Jing frowned and scolded: "My Majesty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, claims to be the emperor. How dare you, a small country like Zuo'er, claim to be the emperor? I have led my troops to come here to accuse you. Why not?"
This reason is very strong. In fact, it means that if you hit me, you will hit me. If you talk so much nonsense, you really deserve to die.
Looking at Brother Shanbei, Li Jing was actually not that angry. What he was thinking now was whether this man should be sent to Chang'an to offer sacrifices, or whether he should be kept in the Japanese country as a Japanese king with a mud body.
Both naturally have benefits.
Needless to say about the former, the merit of destroying a country must be reflected in the sacrifice of victory. If the leader cannot be captured and presented to the subordinates, it will always make people feel that it is a bit pointless, especially the soldiers on the expedition, which will not be so glorious.
The latter idea is based on the actual situation. If there is a more obedient Japanese king, a lot of trouble will be avoided. At least the resistance of the Japanese will not be so great.
He didn't want to send troops to fight with the enemy in the mountains and forests like when he was in Shuzhong.
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"The little king of my country is indeed guilty of falsely claiming to be the emperor. I also ask the governor to convey a message to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The country is willing to respect the Tang Dynasty as its master, remove the title of emperor, and forever be a minister of the Tang Dynasty."
Soga Ezo blinked and looked at the back of the mountain, probably muttering that you are spinning a little too fast and I am a little dizzy.
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Shan Bei finally managed to get a seat in his house by relying on his ability to turn quickly.
This time it became a bit interesting. Shanbei, who represented the power of the Japanese king, and Soga Ezo, the head of the Soga family, who represented the power of the powerful ministers, sat on both sides.
Li Jing, who already knew the Japanese country quite well, looked at them and thought to himself, does this mean that the Japanese country is already under his control?
The conversation continued, and food and drinks were served.
Li Jing hadn't had a meal with peace of mind for a long time. Even though the food was very simple, Li Jing still ate very deliciously.
During the dinner, he asked about the situation in Japan.
Yamabei also answered honestly and truthfully, there was no need to lie, and he was not the only one who had surrendered. It was just that Prince Tamura, Soga Kuramaro and others had never come to Ikaruga Palace.
They are probably discussing the issue of re-establishing the emperor in Hekyo Palace...
Speaking of this, Shan Bei's eyes were red and he was close to tears. This play was naturally performed for Li Jing, but he didn't know that people in the Central Plains were fighting each other and there were so many things that made him cry. Who could perform better than him?
reality?
Li Jing also knew that this seemed to be not the end yet.
The Japanese were in the midst of internal strife, and they actually brought the Japanese king to offer incense to the Buddha. What kind of operation was this? Li Jing didn't quite understand.
Soga Ezo was very frightened. His younger brother was messing around in Heijing. He was really seeking death. But was this his chance to make a contribution?
When he saw the power of the Tang army at sea and on the peninsula, Soga Ezo had completely become a weakling.
Whatever the emperor or his brothers or sisters were, as long as they could be sold, he wished he could send them to the father-in-law of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, so as to gain a better position for himself in the Tang Dynasty.
It can be said that he was very reluctant to return to the Japanese island. He had had more contact with the Tang people, and the place he wanted to go to most now was Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty.
The bastard who has broadened his horizons is very dissatisfied with his previous life, but his achievements are still on the island... Let’s see, do bastards from all countries have the same ideas?
Thinking of this, Soga Ezo's heart was already burning. He immediately asked Li Jing for orders: "Grand Governor, I can persuade those people and kill the ungrateful ones. I will lead the rest to see you."
Li Jing took a sip of wine and almost spit it out. The wine from Japan was really not good to drink. It tasted just like the chicken food he mixed when he raised chickens.
"Don't worry, once the army arrives, I believe there will be many people like you two who know the current affairs to come forward and help us calm people's hearts. By then, the Japanese king may still be the Japanese king, and the Suga family will not need to change the head of the family, don't you think?
"
The sound of "we" made Soga Ezo's heart elated, and Yamabei also bowed his head respectfully.
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The army rested in Turtle Dove Palace for one night. Early the next morning, the army set off and marched into the Sanshan area.
The He people emerged in a land surrounded by three mountains, and their ethnic origins are very complex.
The main living groups are roughly composed of the ancient Yayoi people, Tori people and the indigenous Jomon people. Over time, they are collectively called the Wa clan.
The army swept through the Namba area, and the Japanese villages gradually became denser, but all the people fled and there were not many left.
The Tang army marched neither fast nor slowly. In the afternoon, the army reached the southeast of the He tribe's hinterland, where Pingjing City is located.
According to the standards of the Central Plains, this is not a standard city.
The palace of the Japanese king is in the northeast corner. Surrounding it are some official offices of the Japanese kingdom. The nobles live in the surrounding areas and the people are on the periphery. There are more than a thousand households. It is undoubtedly the largest city in the Japanese kingdom.
It’s just that the city wall is missing, can you believe it...
Please remember the first domain name of this book: ._
This chapter has been completed!