He hated this situation that was completely out of his control. He didn't know what the situation was like outside the city, nor did he know what Yeon Gaesumun was planning...
He was distracted, holding a teacup in his hand and swaying. His eyes turned back and forth to the officials in the hall, and sometimes to Yeon Gaesowen who was sitting behind the desk.
"Hey! What are you looking at?"
A low voice came to his ears. Changsun turned around and saw Boy Yuan walking in from outside the house.
Changsun Chong put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "Your Majesty asked me to be recruited into the city, but he kept meeting the officials and generals to arrange the defense of the city without saying anything. I was thinking about the battle situation outside the city, so I was a little anxious."
He raised his hand to hold the pot and poured a cup of hot tea for Mr. Yuan.
Boy Yuan wiped his face and complained that the weather was too cold. Then he tested the temperature of the water in the teacup, drank it in one gulp, and breathed out, saying: "You don't have to worry. Father is in control of the situation, and he will naturally know the severity."
, If the Tang army could capture Dacheng Mountain City and threaten Anhe Palace at this moment, how could they let you sit here? I would have sent you out to guard Anhe Palace a long time ago."
The two scribes in the signing room may have received some kind of mission at this moment. They stood up and saluted the two of them and then walked out together. Only then did Changsun Chong lower his voice and asked: "How is the battle situation outside the city?"
Mr. Yuan poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said: "The Tang army is powerful and unstoppable. Although my uncle personally led the army to sit in the mountain city of Dacheng and relied on the strong city to fight to the death, failure is inevitable. In my opinion, failure is inevitable.
, I’m afraid it won’t last long.”
He picked up the tea cup and took another sip of tea. His expression was quite complicated, and he couldn't figure out whether he should be depressed or excited.
Changsun Chong observed the words and emotions, and understood the mood of Mr. Yuan very well, so he said: "Your Majesty, please don't forget that once the Tang army is repulsed, the city of Pingrang will be as peaceful as the mountains, and the political situation of Goguryeo will be stabilized, Damolizhi will probably be the first
The imperial edict is to depose you, the crown prince, and support your younger brother to ascend to the throne... Is it possible that by that time, the crown prince will want to follow me to the Tang Dynasty, and live under the influence of someone else?"
Mr. Yuan waved his hand and said: "To this day, how can I still have any luck in my heart? I have made up my mind to welcome the Tang army into the city. From then on, I will loyally submit to you and become a vassal of the Tang Dynasty forever."
For him, facing the Tang Dynasty's fashion had some value, but facing his father and brothers, he was like a lost dog with withered bones in the grave. He would be deposed anytime and anywhere, and then the whole family would die tragically.
.
Only by joining the Tang Dynasty could there be a way to survive.
Furthermore, a bereaved dog usually follows Chang Sun Chong and flees to Chang'an. From now on, he will really be under the shelter of others. Who will care about him, a Goguryeo noble? Tang people are arrogant and never take foreigners in their eyes, let alone a man who was destroyed by the Tang army.
Goguryeo people.
But when he welcomed the Tang army into the city, he could still enjoy the power of governing Goguryeo by being a hawk and dog lackey. He could naturally tell the difference between what was light and what was important.
The two drank a cup of tea. Boy Yuan looked around and saw no one nearby. Then he leaned forward slightly, looked at Changsun Chong and said: "Yesterday evening, the second brother returned from outside the city, and Weiye was recruited into the study by his father.
I don’t know what’s being plotted...I think something is going to happen.”
Changsun Chong frowned.
At the moment, what he is most concerned about is the whereabouts of Yuon Nam-geon, because this person has been entrusted with the important task of commanding the "Wang Zhuang Army" by Yeon Gaesumun, and the "Wang Zhuang Army" is the most elite army in Goguryeo at the moment, and has the ability to control the situation.
Possibility of war situation...
He quickly asked: "Do you know what the two of them discussed?"
Mr. Yuan shook his head and said, "How do I know this? My father's study is the most tightly guarded, and no one dares to approach it..."
Having said this, he suddenly paused and looked at Changsun Chong. The two looked at each other, and they followed the crack of the open window to peek into the main hall, where Yeon Gaesumun was constantly meeting officials and generals...
Boy Yuan swallowed and was very scared: "Isn't this... bad? If my father finds out, I will die!"
Changsun Chong said bewilderedly: "How could you notice? Your Majesty is sitting in the lobby right now and will definitely not go back to the study. And the study, no matter how tightly guarded it is, is still a secret place. How can we let those soldiers and guards enter it? The prince must be sure
There is a way to sneak in secretly. If I can discover something confidential and pass it back to His Majesty, that would be a great achievement! Besides, in my opinion, your Majesty must be planning something secretly, and the accident may be here.
In two days, after all, the Tang army is about to approach the city... Your Majesty, how can you be timid in doing big things? Wealth and wealth are found in danger! Moreover, I am sitting here, monitoring your father's movements. Once he leaves the hall, I will go there immediately.
Notify you."
Although he was very afraid of his father in his heart, Mr. Yuan was moved by Zhang Sun Chong.
He also noticed that his father seemed to be planning something recently. Although he planned to open the door and surrender when the Tang army approached the city, if he could not grasp his father's movements anytime and anywhere, it would always be a huge variable. What if his father could stop the Tang army?
If you win but you don't know anything about it, isn't it a big deal?
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said bravely: "Then I will go to my father's study room in the house. If I have a chance, I will sneak in... But you must never forget that if my father walks out of the lobby,
You must go and warn me, otherwise my father will catch you on the spot and my life will be at risk!"
Changsun Chong was amazed in his heart. He had seen people who were afraid of his father, but he had never seen anyone who was so "fearful of his father like a tiger"...
He quickly responded: "Don't worry, we support each other, how can we face death without saving him? Your Majesty, you can go ahead with peace of mind."
Boy Yuan hesitated for a long time, then gritted his teeth and stamped his feet. He leaned down at the window and glanced at Yuan Gaisuwen, then turned around and walked out of the door towards the inner house...
Changsun Chong cheered up, sat by the window, and stared at Yeon Gaesumun in the lobby, not daring to be distracted in the slightest. If Yeon Gaesumin suddenly remembered something and needed to return to the study, he happened to bump into Boy Yuan...
...then it is indeed possible to beat this "traitor" to death.
Now he and Yuan Nanzi are using each other and becoming one. Once Yuan Nanzi dies, it will be difficult for him to obtain the core secrets of Yuan Gaisuwen. Even if the Tang army captures Pingrang City in the future, his achievements will be greatly reduced.
Only when Mr. Yuan is alive can he maximize his benefits...
Moreover, he did have a deep sense of crisis. He always felt that Yeon Gaesumun was planning something behind his back. He had tested himself before, intending to give up his current position and power to negotiate peace with the Tang army, but in the end he failed to do so. There was no guarantee that he would not
What are you thinking about again?
At present, everyone knows that the Tang army is powerful and it is difficult to protect Pingrang City. However, Yuan Gaisuwen is as stable as Mount Tai and is not anxious or impatient. This is obviously abnormal. If he says that he has no way to save his life in critical moments, he will not believe it even if he kills Changsun Chong.
It's just that Yuengaisuwen's intention has never been detected, so he can only start from the whereabouts of the "Wang Zhuang Army". Changsun Chong is convinced that for such an ace army, Yuengaisuwen will definitely use it on the edge.
, as long as his plot is foiled, it will be a huge achievement.
…
Fortunately, civil and military officials were coming and going, and the lobby was always busy. Yeon Gaesomun sat all morning, dealing with various matters, and didn't even have time to relieve himself...
Until noon, a servant entered the custody room from the side door, came to Changsun Chong and said: "Your Majesty, please go to the annex to have a talk."
Changsun Chong looked at the officials in the holding room, stood up and said, "Lead the way ahead."
Then he followed the servant out of the custody room and out of the Damolizhi Mansion. Without riding a horse, he walked west along the street in front of the door. Not far away, he turned into a mansion facing the street. It was Mr. Yuan's usual residence.
residence.
The servant led Changsun Chong into the inner house, stopped outside the study, bowed and said: "Your Majesty is in the study, Sir Changsun, please."
Changsun Chong nodded, stepped forward to lift the door curtain, and walked in.
The furnishings in the study are gorgeous and luxurious, the floor is covered with precious Persian carpets, and the furniture is made of pure huanghuali wood, which is antique, elegant and luxurious.
Boy Yuan was sitting behind the desk by the window. When he saw his eldest grandson rushing in, he forced a smile and waved, "Dalang, come and take a look at this thing."
Chang Sun rushed to the desk and saw Mr. Yuan placing a piece of paper full of words on the desk. He picked it up casually, took a look at it, and frowned.
The handwriting on the paper is a bit sloppy, and some even have signs of smeared ink stains, indicating that it was written in a hurry...
He asked: "The prince copied this in your father's study?"
Yuan Nan said: "That's right... Dalang, let's take a look at the things above. My father has deceived everyone in the world! He called on the people of Goguryeo to come to Pingrang City to protect King Qin, and also called on the soldiers and civilians of Pingrang City to unite with the Tang army.
He resisted to the end and fought to the last soldier... but he himself had already planned a retreat and wanted to let the "Wang Zhuang Army" protect him to escape Pyongrang City, retreat to the south to form an alliance with the King of Baekje, and then try to regain the country.