Chapter 277 The ambition of King Pyeongxi of Goryeo
"What are you talking about? The Koreans want to attack the Song Dynasty? Are they going to advance by land and water?" Han Qing was shocked and couldn't believe his ears.
In his previous life, he had seen how some so-called dignitaries and scholars on the peninsula had spied on the territory of the Central Plains, but they had only stayed at the stage of daydreaming on the map and never really taken action.
But just now, Ye Qinglian told him that the Koreans were going to join forces with the Liao Kingdom to attack the Song Dynasty!
"Don't believe it, this matter is known to almost everyone in Goryeo official circles." Unexpectedly, the news that she had gone through so much trouble to send would be suspected by Han Qing. Ye Qinglian was so anxious that she waved her arms and shouted
Reminder, "The Liao people were not good at boating, so they took the land route. The Koryo people claimed to be good at water warfare, so they agreed to the Liao country to take the sea route. Once Goryeo sent troops, Dengzhou and Laizhou were the first targets they needed to win!"
"I don't believe it, I'm just shocked that they overestimated their capabilities. This matter is of great importance. Hurry up and follow me in to meet Ding Jinglue. You will report to him directly!" Han Qing grabbed Ye Qinglian's wrist and turned around to leave.
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The news brought by Ye Qinglian did not conform to his understanding of Goryeo. The historical data he had did not record Goryeo's evil deeds of cooperating with the Liao Kingdom to launch an attack on the Song Dynasty from the sea.
However, some time ago, he personally caught an entire nest of Goryeo finesse near Sanshan Island.
The group of assassins last night came from Goryeo, and the evidence is conclusive. It’s true!
"Oh -, what are you going to do? You, please be gentle, you almost pulled me down just now." Ye Qinglian was unprepared and was staggered by Han Qing. She instinctively protested. However, the protest
Afterwards, she blushed again and followed Han Qing obediently.
"Jiajun, what happened?" After learning that Han Qing had left and returned, Ding Wei immediately realized that something was wrong, and immediately stopped all the work at hand and took the initiative to greet him.
come out.
"The Koreans are preparing to respond to the Liao Kingdom's order and attack the Song Dynasty by sea. Dengzhou and Laizhou are the first to bear the brunt!" Han Qing let go of Ye Qinglian's hand and responded quickly, "The news was brought back from Korea by Lady Ye who risked her life. She came to us last night.
It is also to report the matter in person. For specific details, Jing Lue can ask her in person."
"Ah——" Ding Wei was shocked and quickly asked Ye Qinglian about the source and details of the news.
Ye Qinglian was already very courageous, and this was not the first time she had dealt with Ding Wei. Therefore, she did not feel nervous at all. She carefully considered her words and began to carefully explain the ins and outs of the news.
It turns out that the Goryeo Kingdom has voluntarily expressed its surrender to the Liao Kingdom ten years ago. In order to win over Goryeo and attack the Song Dynasty, the Liao Kingdom has continued to give generous gifts. Recently, the Liao Kingdom took the initiative to demarcate hundreds of miles of land east of the Yalu River.
Gave rule to Goryeo.
If the King of Goryeo was smart and promising, he would at least understand that Goryeo's national and military power was incomparable to that of the Song Dynasty. It was one thing to surrender to the Khitan, but to accompany the Khitan and send troops to attack the Song Dynasty was tantamount to seeking death.
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However, the current King of Goryeo is a stupid and mediocre person. Since he ascended the throne many years ago, the government has been jointly controlled by his mother, Empress Dowager Qianqiu, and Pingxi King Jin Zhiyang. He cannot make the final decision on big or small matters.
However, Jin Zhiyang, the king of Pingxi, wanted to establish unparalleled achievements. Therefore, he actively responded to the Khitan's order and formed a navy with two to three hundred warships, ready for the "Western Expedition" at any time.
"Have you ever seen the Korean fleet with your own eyes? It stands to reason that since the Khitans have already reached Zhending City, the Korean navy should have reached Dengzhou long ago. Why haven't I heard any warning from my side so far?
News?" Ding Wei's face turned pale after hearing this, but he didn't dare to completely believe Ye Qinglian's words, so he asked in a low voice with a bit of luck.
"Some of the warships in the Goryeo fleet were stationed on Jeju Island. I have seen them many times." Ye Qinglian was not as patient with him as she was with Han Qing. She immediately put on a look that you would believe or not, and shouted loudly
He said, "As for why he hasn't been killed in Dengzhou yet, I, as a civilian girl, don't dare to inquire randomly. However, I think that it is better that he has not come yet than that he has already been killed at the doorstep!"
"The group of Goryeo craftsmen I handed over to you last month included a pair of sons and daughters of Pingxi King Jin Zhiyang, and a steward of his family." Seeing this, Han Qing quickly took over and asked in a low voice, "I don't know.
"Jingluo arranged for people to interrogate them to see if they had confessed anything about the collusion between the Liao Kingdom and Goryeo and the Goryeo Navy's preparations to invade the Song Dynasty."
"You handed me over to a group of Korean craftsmen? When did it happen? Why don't I remember?" Ding Wei turned his head in confusion, and his eyebrows quickly wrinkled into knots.
'That's it, you said before that I can prepare for my wedding with peace of mind and leave all daily matters to you!' Han Qing was so angry that she wanted to hit someone, but she forced herself to be patient and reminded in a low voice, "The manager is probably
There have been so many things going on recently that I have been so busy that I forgot about them. They are a brother and sister named Jin, their housekeepers and attendants, as well as a village owner named Wang and his clansmen. Previously, I had taken care of my subordinates, so I was allowed to concentrate on the preparations.
My own wedding..."
"Are you talking about the Jin brothers and sisters who claim to admire the Chinese culture, and the Erweizi named Ma?" Ding Wei's eyes quickly brightened, and he interrupted with a wave, "I remember, there was such a time
That's right. I even praised this young man named Jin for his eloquence!"
Halfway through the words, he put his hand on his forehead in annoyance, "It's a very important matter. I originally wanted to interrogate them personally, but I've been so busy lately that I haven't bothered to do it. They should still be locked up in the prison in Qingzhou City right now.
, Hurry up and bring it up to verify it with the news brought back by Ye Nuxia! Fortunately, I didn't interrogate them at the beginning. Otherwise, I might have seen that boy named Jin who was very eloquent, and he would have given them to him as soon as he was happy.
Let it go!"
After saying that, he bowed his hand to Han Qing and quickly arranged for his cronies to go to the prison to pick up the person.
It’s not that he was lazy on purpose. Although the Song Dynasty was not as powerful as the Khitan, it was far superior to Goryeo, Thanglong (Vietnam), Dali and other countries. It also claimed to have inherited the orthodoxy of the Tang Dynasty. Even ordinary people had no respect for Goryeo, Thanglong, and Dali.
Countries like China all have a condescending mentality.
In this era, people don't pay much attention to efficiency. Even if a serving official commits a crime, it is normal for Ding Wei to stay indifferent for ten days and a half. What's more, Han Qing captured a group of alien spies.
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Therefore, it is most normal to put the interrogation of the Kim brothers and sisters last in priority. It would be strange to take it as a serious matter in mind.
That is to say, Ye Qinglian came back in time and sent the warning that Goryeo was preparing to invade the Song Dynasty under the orders of the Liao Kingdom directly to Ding Wei. Only then did he remember that Han Qing had handed over a batch of Goryeo masterpieces to him last month.
Otherwise, it would not be surprising for the Jin brothers and sisters to die in prison.