Chapter 1847 How to be the King of Baekje
Baekje Royal City.
The Baekje King never thought that he would be a match for Japan, so he led the entire Baekje to surrender without hesitation.
He did not even use a single soldier to resist Japan.
Later, Japan asked Baekje to reorganize 100,000 troops and hand them over to Li Boming to attack Silla together with the Japanese army.
Even at that time, he might face the attack of the Tang army at any time, but the Baekje King did not worry at all.
Because he knew how powerful Japan was.
Moreover, Japan also got the Tang Dynasty's sky bomber. Even if the Tang Dynasty attacked Baekje with all its strength, he did not think that the Tang Dynasty could succeed.
Later, they even joined forces with Goguryeo's Yeon Gaesomun to deal with the 100,000 troops of the Tang Dynasty.
With such an advantage, how could they lose?
But what no one expected was that things changed drastically overnight.
None of his 100,000 Baekje troops came back alive.
The 100,000 Japanese troops were all killed by the Tang army on the riverside.
It is said that the blood dyed the river red.
As for Yeon Gaesomun's army, they actually surrendered all their weapons and returned to Goguryeo in disgrace.
The Baekje king couldn't figure it out, but he knew that Baekje was facing a huge crisis.
It had been more than a month since the news was sent back to the Baekje royal city, but Japan did not send a single soldier to help them resist the upcoming Tang army.
This undoubtedly means that Japan is ready to give up on them.
Without Japan, how many days can Baekje hold out under the Tang army?
"Your Majesty, at this point, I'm afraid we can only surrender to the Tang!" Baekje officials said to the Baekje king with a look of discomfort on their faces.
They surrendered to Japan before, and now they have to surrender to the Tang again.
Although they have always been a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, vassalage and complete surrender are two completely different concepts.
Once they
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If they surrender, Baekje will only be part of the Tang Dynasty in the future, and there will be no Baekje country anymore.
"Why surrender again? Are we Baekje born to surrender?" The Baekje king was a little frustrated.
He originally wanted to take advantage of the power of Japan to get a share of the Tang Dynasty's territory.
But he didn't expect...
No one in the court spoke, and everyone lowered their heads and looked at their shoes.
In addition to surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, do they have a better way now?
If they don't surrender, do they have to recruit soldiers to fight against the Tang Dynasty army?
With these Baekje troops, can they be the opponent of the Tang Dynasty army?
"Report, Your Majesty, the traces of the Tang Dynasty army were found three hundred miles away from the royal city." An urgent report made everyone in the court instantly feel nervous.
"So fast?!" The Baekje king stood up, his face unable to hide the panic.
"Who is the leading general?" The minister beside him asked hurriedly.
"It was the King of Han of the Tang Dynasty who led the army in person, and the target was directly at our capital."
"Oh no! It was that Zhao Chen, he actually led the army here in person!"
"How could it be him!"
"What should we do now?"
"He led the army here in person, how could we be his opponent?"
"Even the Japanese army was killed by him, we..."
"Your Majesty, surrender!"
"Your Majesty, surrender!"
The court was in an uproar, and more people were trying to persuade the King of Baekje to surrender.
The King of Baekje fell back to his seat, with a smile, bitterness, sadness, and anger on his face.
There are so many!
No one in the court had the intention to fight the Tang army!
The King of Baekje had no way.
"Surrender!" The King of Baekje sighed helplessly.
...
"The King of the Small Country, Li Jinghui, led the people of Baekje to welcome the Tang army into the city."
A few days later, the King of Baekje led his ministers and people to kneel at the gate of the Baekje King City to welcome the arrival of Zhao Chen's army.
Zhao Chen did not get off the carriage, and waved to Pei Xingjian beside him.
"King of Baekje, His Highness has ordered that Baekje will be incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty from now on. All the troops, government officials, officials, and ministers of Baekje will be disbanded and await the orders of His Highness the King of Han."
"All military offices will be taken over by our Tang soldiers."
"From now on, the Baekje Royal City will be renamed Hancheng, and a curfew will be implemented."
Pei Xingjian's voice sounded slowly, and Baekje officials felt deeply desperate.
The King of Baekje raised his head and looked at Zhao Chen with a pleading look, but he did not see Zhao Chen's appearance at all. The carriage slowly drove into the current Hancheng, which also announced that Baekje had completely become the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
...
In Hancheng.
Zhao Chen did not choose to live in the palace, but lived in a house in the city.
The palace still allowed Li Jinghui and other Baekje royal family members to live.
"Your Highness, the city has been rectified. All government offices and military camps are under the control of our people. The previous Baekje army has been disbanded. We have all the weapons, equipment, and food supplies." Pei Xingjian bowed and reported the results of the battle in the past few days.
Zhao Chen nodded slightly, and then said: "Have you found anyone who has contact with Japan?"
"Yes, we caught some spies left here by Japan. According to them, Japan has decided to fight us to the end."
"They have deployed more than 100,000 troops in the northwest and southwest coastal areas to prevent us from landing."
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Pei Xingjian said in a low voice.
Pei Xingjian was actually worried.
They only had 70,000 troops now. Although they were all good at fighting, they were going to Japan, which was not land after all.
The combat effectiveness of the soldiers would definitely be greatly reduced.
Now that Japan had made preparations in advance, it would be difficult for them to win the battle with Japan.
Pei Xingjian felt that now was not a good time. .
But he also knew that Zhao Chen would never delay here.
Qin Huaiyu had prepared warships in advance. Once the warships were ready, the army would definitely launch an attack on Japan immediately.
"Go find Li Jinghui." Zhao Chen suddenly spoke, which surprised Pei Xingjian.
"Yes." Although he was confused, Pei Xingjian was determined to carry out Zhao Chen's orders.
Not long after, Li Jinghui appeared in front of Zhao Chen.
Li Jinghui did not dare to face Zhao Chen.
He never thought that Zhao Chen would really let him go.
When they fought against the Tang army, Baekje sent out 100,000 troops.
Although he did not make any military achievements, he also killed and injured many Tang soldiers.
Would Zhao Chen kill him?
"Li Jinghui, do you want to be your Baekje king again?" Zhao Chen's sudden words made Li Jinghui stunned.
Zhao Chen did not kill him, but asked him if he was willing to be the Baekje king again?
Baekje king!
If possible, who would not want to be king?
But the problem is that Zhao Chen has already said that the Baekje royal city will be renamed Hancheng.
Baekje is gone, and there is only Hancheng of the Tang Dynasty.
How can he, Li Jinghui, be the Baekje king?
But why did Zhao Chen suddenly ask him this?
Does he have other intentions?
