When he came to the hall of the house, it was very warm inside. Kinderman shivered twice and the chill disappeared.
The heating method of Goguryeo people in winter is similar to that of Silla, both of which are "floor heating". As for who invented it, there is no way to verify it.
The so-called floor heating is to dig a long pit indoors, cover it with tiles, lay wooden boards on top, fill it with firewood, burn it for heating, and the smoke is led out of the room through a ventilation flue.
The sleeping quarters were similar, and the later fire kang may have originated from this time.
The advantage is that the room is indeed warm, but the disadvantage is that it is easy to catch fire and sometimes smoke people to death.
Of course, this thing is not something that ordinary people can use, especially the Goguryeo people who were influenced by the customs of the Wei and Jin Dynasties in the Central Plains. Tile tiles can only be used in Buddhist temples, temples, palaces, and wealthy houses. If someone is found in a civilian's home,
If you use it, you will be questioned and punished immediately.
The method of class solidification is the content of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System, which maintains the dominance of the nobility in all aspects of life.
It's just that Goguryeo's craftsmanship was insufficient, and even tiles were not allowed to be used by civilians.
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Li Jing politely let Jin Deman and Cui Dun into the hall, and ordered hot soup to be served.
"The army is simple and there is nothing to entertain. Let's drink some soup to warm ourselves up."
The two of them didn't come here just for some soup. They thanked them and took a few sips. Kinderman smiled and said: "I heard that the army seized some food and grass in Pyongyang. It seems that the army should be able to survive the winter peacefully this year."
Bar?"
Li Jing nodded and said: "It's all as expected. The west of Goguryeo is flat and the east is mountainous and hilly. With Pyongyang as the capital, it is easy to take advantage of water and land.
It’s just that this place is unobstructed, so it’s okay if there are no strong enemies, otherwise we’ll be vulnerable to attacks. Once the city is defeated, it will be an advantage for us..."
Her Royal Highness the Queen rolled her eyes a little and thought to herself, Silla and Baekje are really powerful enemies. Damn it, the Goguryeo people are really arrogant.
This didn't sound very pleasant to her ears, but she couldn't refute it. Over the years, when Silla and Baekje were at their strongest, there were only a handful of times when they could threaten the city of Pyongyang.
For the Goguryeo people, the two small countries in the south were indeed not strong enemies.
Cui Dunli said from the side, "Just like Luoyang, it is convenient in peacetime but becomes a place of four battles in wartime."
Li Jing said: "Yes, and the Goguryeo people lost Liaodong first. Generally speaking, there is no room for maneuver. Then they lose Pyongyang. Those tribes in the east are hiding in the mountains and forests, just like the afterglow of the setting sun, unable to cause any trouble.
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Kinderman laughed. She thought the same thing. Without Pyongyang, the Goguryeo people were already on the ground. How easy would it be to get up again?
Cui Dunli was knowledgeable, and shook his head slightly and said: "I remember that during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Cao Jun once broke through the capital city, and Murong also united with Baekje to attack Goguryeo. The army attacked Anping, led the army, and captured many people. I heard that the King of Goguryeo was still following.
He was seriously injured and died in a battle with the Baekje people.
However, after several major defeats, the Goguryeo people will definitely make a comeback within a few years.
His Majesty once said that it is better to use the remaining brave men to chase down the poor bandits, and not to use the reputation of being an overlord. As for the so-called eradication of evil, the governor must not be careless."
Kinderman didn't want to talk at all. After talking for a long time, the word "Silla" didn't appear. He was really upset and could only talk about it silently. It happened so many years ago, but luckily Master Cui still remembered it so clearly.
Then, depending on Li Jing's face, if he spoke like this in Silla, even if he wasn't driven away by his master, he would still make a fierce rebuttal, and he would definitely end up unhappy if he made a fuss.
Governor Li and Master Cui are both pretty good people, and they need to be persuaded after a while.
It's just that she doesn't understand that once people from the Central Plains reach a position like Li Jing's, what they pay attention to is a person who can't express his emotions and anger. When he hears offensive words, he must show his tolerance and integrity even if he doesn't like it.
, how can they show off like the people of a small country like Silla?
That is a sign of being uneducated and will be looked down upon by others.
In the past few decades, when Hu Feng was raging in the Central Plains, foreigners had the upper hand and acted very strongly. There was no etiquette and civilization at all. Dynasties came and went like a revolving lantern.
The so-called hardness cannot last long and softness cannot be defended, which describes the customs of the Han and Hu families in the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.
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Li Jing had an air of dignity, stroking his beard and smiling, "What Yuanli said is true. Before Jing has completed his work, he really cannot be negligent. Na Yuan Gaisuwen led the Turks to the south, and he had quite a plan. He was also the leader of the eastern part of Goguryeo.
The Eastern tribes are entrenched in the mountains, forests and grasslands.
If it cannot be eradicated as soon as possible, once the army is gone, there will definitely be a fear of resurgence."
Cui Dunli held up his hand as a courtesy and said, "The Governor is resourceful and neither arrogant nor impetuous. It seems that I have expected this. I am rude. Please don't blame me."
Li Jing bowed slightly, "You should listen to your honest words with your heart. How can you blame someone?"
Every time he came and went, his magnanimity and magnanimity were displayed in both civil and military affairs.
Kinderman blinked his eyes and looked around at the two of them, feeling envious in his heart. This is what the Tang Dynasty books call magnanimity. When will Silla people be able to reason with others calmly?
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"Next year, when we have enough food and grass, Silla will probably be powerless... I would like to take advantage of the governor's report of victory to Chang'an and go to Chang'an together to see your majesty. I would like to ask your majesty to remember your contribution to Silla and have mercy on the people of Silla, and to give you a helping hand.
Do you think so?"
After talking about the current war, Kinderman directly stated his intention.
Li Jing looked at Cui Dunli and saw that he was hanging his head and was speechless. Knowing that he had been on the mission to Silla for several years, he probably had some ties, so maybe this idea came from him.
Then he said with a smile: "Your Highness, there is no need to isolate yourself from others. Silla is now a vassal of the Tang Dynasty. You and I are both officials of the Tang Dynasty. If there are difficulties, the Tang Dynasty will not ignore them.
Speaking of which, Silla has helped me a lot in this battle, and Jing has not yet thanked me. Jing takes it as his own responsibility for some small things.
When is Your Highness planning to set off? I would also like to send troops to escort you, but this weather... the road is not going to be easy."
This was said a bit late, which inevitably made people think too much, especially the last sentence, which was meant to dissuade. Not to mention Kinderman, even Cui Dunli raised his head and glanced at Li Jing.
They were all wondering if the governor had any plans of his own when he expressed his merits to the court.
Kinderman gritted his teeth. It was cold in winter, but it seemed that he really had to go this time, especially after several months and there was no movement in his stomach...
So I have to stay longer this time.
"I want to make the trip as soon as possible while the weather is still good. There will be war next year and I'm afraid I won't be able to leave by then."
Li Jing didn't feel anything was wrong. He just thought that the other party was probably passionate and wanted to meet the emperor, so he was so eager. Thinking of this, he was still a little embarrassed.
Just having the experience of getting along with Li Xiuning didn't matter to him. He just complained a few words in his heart about his son-in-law's ability to attract bees and butterflies.
"In this case, His Highness will go back and make some preparations. I will send someone here to escort His Highness to Chang'an as soon as possible. Haha, His Majesty will definitely be happy to see His Highness.
Coupled with the good news, Chang'an doesn't know what it will be like..."
The corner of Kinderman's mouth twitched a few times, and he felt quite shy, but there was something wrong with what he said...
Cui Dunli laughed awkwardly. He felt that as the head of the country, Li Jing's "yin and yang" words were normal, so he wisely changed the subject.
"Well, speaking of which, I haven't returned home for several years. I wonder how many people there are in the court. Will the lanterns on Yuanxi night in Chang'an still be so bright and dazzling?"
Kinderman smiled and said: "Master Cui is feeling homesick, why don't you come with me? You can also ask me for advice on the way."
Cui Dunli smiled and shook his head, "As an official, you have many responsibilities and you can't help yourself. Without an imperial edict, how can I just leave? I'm afraid the governor can't agree to it, right?"
Li Jing did not let up this time, "The war is still going on, and my dear brother wants to leave, but he can't. But speaking of it, if I can't let my dear brother return to Chang'an with honor, it will be my fault.
Don’t worry, in less than a year, when we have conquered Goguryeo, I will return to the capital with my wise brother to report on my work. By then, it will be easy to get a high-ranking official and a noble title."
Cui Dunli smiled and thanked him profusely. He had been serving as an envoy to Silla for several years, and had no merit but hard work. Now he could add the contribution of pacifying Goguryeo. He was just in the right place, and he made a lot of money. He had nothing to complain about.
Turning around, Cui Dunli said: "I have one more thing to tell the governor. A few days ago, Zhang Hongshen sent a message saying that His Highness King Wu wanted to return home. The war was at a critical juncture, and we did not dare to disturb the governor...
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Li Jing was shocked, "Oh? Is this happening?"
Cui Dunli saw that he really didn't know anything, so he said: "The letter from Zhang Hongshen was not very clear. It only said that His Highness King Wu intended to return to the capital after this battle to report on his duties. He didn't say much else."
Li Jing was a little confused after hearing this. Du Fuwei was in charge of the navy, and most of the troops he led were his old troops. They could be said to be very capable. There was no trace that this man was a prince who once separated himself from one side.
Working with Du Fuwei, Li Jing felt very comfortable and had no worries.
Now that the war is not over, people say that they want to go back to the court to report on their duties. Did Li Jing do something wrong? Or is he complaining because he has done little work?
After thinking about it again and again, he said, "Zhang Hongshen will come back to Pyongyang in a few days. I'll ask him."
Cui Dunli said the matter and said no more. Du Fuwei has been leading troops to sea for two or three years. In his opinion, this person knows the way of advance and retreat. At this time, he wants to take the initiative to ask him to return to the court to report his duties.
It's a good thing for everyone.
The princes who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty have been leading troops outside all year round, which means that Your Majesty is broad-minded. Otherwise, this kind of thing would not have happened to someone else.
But Li Jing was still a little reluctant to give up. If Cui Dunli knew about his worries, he would be very surprised. I am afraid he would have to say, you are really big-hearted and you are worthy of being the emperor's father-in-law.
Li Jingcun was worried, and it cannot be said that he was wrong. He just considered it purely from a military perspective and felt that if Du Fuwei left, it would be difficult to find someone to replace him.
No matter what, we had to wait until the war was over, so I was thinking about finding someone to persuade me, and I couldn't let Du Fuwei just give up and leave.
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In October of the sixth year of Yuanzhen in the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing, the military governor of the Conquest Dynasty, ordered Su Dingfang to lead an army to escort King Jinwa of Silla from the peninsula, and at the same time, he sent news of the victory to Chang'an.