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Chapter 23 The Yellow Robe

Gongsun Xiu was not surprised when he heard this. The combat power of the surrounding small countries was low. Currently, there are only 30,000 households in Goguryeo, with a population of about 150,000. The productivity in all aspects was low. It was not the same Goguryeo, which had 300,000 infantry and cavalry alone during the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Speaking of which, foreign tribes such as Goguryeo and Xianbei are in trouble in China, and this crime is not unfair to be recorded in the Sima family. After Sima Yi conquered Liaodong, he slaughtered all the Gongsun clan and moved a large number of people back to the Central Plains. He believed that Liaodong was remote and difficult to control, which gave foreign tribes a broader border trouble to the empire, and thus had the darkest era in Chinese history. By the way, it could not settle down until the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Emperor Yang of Sui fought against Goguryeo for three times, and he often went on a march to fight for millions of troops. Even Li Shimin personally fought against Liaodong, which consumed a lot of people's efforts. It was not until the first year of Emperor Gaozong of Tang that this country with a history of 700 years was destroyed and incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

From the time of Sima Yi's massacre of Liaodong in 238 AD, he began to lose control of Liaodong until the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty, which was 668 AD, causing damage to the Central Plains for nearly 430 years.

"Since that's the case, we should act in anger to drive away Goguryeo and the Xianbei people and expel Xiangping. Why wait until now?"

He said in confusion.

Yang Zuo and Bei Yan looked strange, pulled him aside, and whispered: "Criminal, let me speak with you."

Lun straightened his beard and smiled, as if he knew what he wanted to say, and said with a smile: "Is there anything I can't let me hear?"

Yang Zuo scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Join the army, this--"

Gongsun Xiu knew it in his heart. It seemed that he was preparing to secretly communicate about the matter of taking charge of Yan State, and said, "It's okay to just say something, but joining the army is also his own people."

Unexpectedly, Yang Zuo knew that Lunzhi firmly supported Gongsun Yuan. How could His Royal Highness say that he was his own person? If the secret leaked, it would trigger an riot on the spot.

Lun saw his thoughts and said lightly: "I am not for self-interest, but for the 300,000 people in Liaodong. Their original intention is the same as that of His Royal Highness."

Yang Zuo's face turned red and he argued: "What are you talking about joining the army? I am also for the sake of Yan State, and I will not raise my own interests."

Gongsun Xiu smoothed out the situation: "Don't argue, I remember the hearts of all the kings. This matter is about how to obtain the troops without bloodshed, so that Yan's country will not launch civil strife. This is the best."

Lun Zhi, Yang Zuo and Bei Yan nodded together.

"Your Highness, the reason why we are coming to Shoushan and do not attack Xiangping is that we are waiting for you to come back."

Yang Zuo said sincerely, "Goguryeo's soldiers are few and few, and they are not the same as the Xianbei. The coalition formed does not have much combat power. We can easily eliminate them. The most important question at the moment is how to safely take over the throne for His Royal Highness to give the Prince a decent step—"

Gongsun Xiu could only hear inexplicable invasion. Yang Zuo showed a cunning look on his face and whispered: "The King of Yan was besieged by foreign tribes at this time. When he learned that the Prince of the Crown Prince was stationed in Shouyang Mountain, he was unable to advance. Of course, the King of Yan knew that the battle situation was urgent and could not be delayed. He tried to save his life and would pass the position of the Prince of the Crown Prince to you."

When Lun Zhi heard this, his eyes lit up: "General Yang, you are really rebellious and you are willing to use this method."

He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment: "But this is also the most stable method."

Bei Yan said in a deep voice: "As long as the King of Yan issued an edict to his position in the crown prince, we will send troops to remove the encirclement of Xiangping."

Gongsun Xiu was frightened when he heard this and thought to himself: "This is almost no different from the Ming robbery. If Gongsun Yuan did not plan to abdicate and give up the wise, he would have to die in Xiangping. If he abdicated, he would have to give up the King of Yan and be the Supreme King. At least he could still live in the backyard to enjoy the elderly. If he did not abdicate, he would have to die under the sword and war of Goguryeo."

Lun passed by directly speaking and said, "The King of Yan is old and in his forties. It is time to abdicate and give it to His Royal Highness as soon as possible. Since ancient times, wise monarchs can only be governed in all directions. If tyrannical and unrighteous people will be hung upside down. In front of Zhou Yi Yin released Taijia, and in later Han Huo Guang abolished Liu He. These are all loyal ministers to know the wise ruler, so the world is peaceful and the emperor's business is prosperous."

This scared Gongsun Xiu. It seemed that he wanted to wear a yellow robe. Yang Zuo, Bei Yan, and Lun were determined to equip him to the position of King Yan.

Gongsun Xiu was shocked and hurriedly said, "All the dukes recommend me as king?"

Lunzhi said in a deep voice: "This is the best opportunity. Your Highness, you must take over Liaodong and command the people with the respect of the King of Yan. The ancients said: "Those who accomplish great things do not care about minorities." Today, you cannot be kind to women."

For the first time, he understood the cruel and bloody nature of the imperial family. Since the imperial era, fathers and sons were killed by each other, brothers were killed by each other, and uncles and nephews were killed by each other in the Twenty-Four Histories. Before usurping the throne, he had to say some hypocritical and touching preparations, three words were given and three words, and finally he had no choice but to accept it.

Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty and pulled Emperor Xian of Han from the altar, saying meaningfully, "I already know about Shun and Yao."

It is obvious that all the abdications of Yao, Shun and Yu were regarded as openly tricks, but behind their backs, they were coerced, house arrest and deposed.

Gongsun Xiu hesitated and said, "What if the King of Yan refused to give way?"

Lun said straight: "If the crown prince does not give up his throne, the prince will temporarily suspend the dispatch of troops. The King of Yan is afraid and will definitely agree."

Gongsun Xiu thought to himself: "Gongsun Yuan is a man with a strong desire for power. Otherwise, he would not have forced his uncle to give up his throne. He also risked the world's ruthlessness to proclaim himself the King of Yan. Smart people know how to accumulate grain and slowly become king. This young man was afraid that others would not know about it, and Liaodong almost made him die."

Yang Zuo said: "If the King of Yan is unwilling to abdicate, he can only watch Xiangping City be destroyed, His Highness inherits the throne and avenges Goguryeo next year."

The three of them have come up with various strategies, even various details and acceptance methods. Lunzhi is completely public, and Yang Zuo and Bei Yan are different. The King of Yan abdicated and the new lord ascended the throne. Both of them have the merit of following the dragon, and their status and reward are incomparable.

After hearing this, Gongsun Xiu could only accept this package of suggestions. He had no feelings for this cheap father anyway. Gongsun Yuan himself was also a mean and polite person. After rebelling against Wei State at all costs, he implicated his younger brother Gongsun Huang, who was hostage in Wei State, to behead him.

When Sima Yi was about to capture Liaodong, he begged to surrender whether he could send his son to the palace as a proton. Faced with such a father, if he took him, he would take him away and he had nothing to worry about.

His eyes rolled, bowed to the ground, and said sincerely: "Don't do anything wrong, which will lead to chaos in the Yan State, and you must not put me in a situation of unkindness, unrighteousness, and unfiliality."

Leaving meaningful words, he entered the military camp alone.

Yang Zuo touched his chin and guessed the meaning of His Royal Highness. Lun shook his head and smiled: "The prince does not agree, but does things cleanly and neatly, and does not leave a bad reputation. It will be recorded in history in the future."
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