The atmosphere in Ganquan Palace is a bit dull.

The emperor's smile also calmed down at this moment.

Goguryeo sent envoys to discuss peace, and the emperor was happy.

At least to a certain extent, they won the war in the Tang Dynasty.

Otherwise, Yuan Gaisuwen would not have to send anyone to discuss peace.

Moreover, when Yeon Gaisuwen sent people to discuss peace, the conditions offered were also very considerable.

The emperor did not forget how terrible the battle with Goguryeo was for the Tang Dynasty.

If it weren't for the last battle, the army of Yeon Gaisuwen completely lost confidence.

They can't sit here so peacefully today.

But there are no absolute enemies in this world.

As long as there is a benefit, the emperor felt that there were some things that they could give in.

"Brother Zhao, I understand what you said, but I can make a step back in many things."

"This time, the envoy sent by Goguryeo said that he was willing to ced the sand city of Goguryeo to my Tang Dynasty."

"Sand City is the gateway to Goguryeo. Although the population is not large, the terrain is rugged and it is a natural barrier."

"If we can get the Shacheng, Goguryeo will completely rely on me and the Tang Dynasty in the future."

"And we can clean them up at any time."

"Furthermore, the envoy said that Yuan Gaisuwen was willing to send Huizhen to the Tang Dynasty to repay Qin Qiong's life."

"Brother Zhao, do you think these conditions are not enough?" the emperor looked at Zhao Chen and said slowly.

What the emperor cares most about is the sand city.

As the exchange portal between Goguryeo and the Tang Dynasty, the geographical location of Shacheng is extremely important.

It's like the city of Cangzhou in the Tang Dynasty.

As long as you take down the sand city and go to Goguryeo, you will be in a long journey.

The emperor certainly knew that this was Yuan Gaisuwen's expedient approach, but as long as he got the Sand City, the initiative would be in their hands.

At that time, Goguryeo will be round and flat, so won’t they just let them knead?

Fang Xuanling looked at Zhao Chen, and he still knew Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen was unwilling to agree to such conditions.

But the arms can't resist their thighs after all.

In today's Tang Dynasty, the emperor has the final say.

Even if Zhao Chen opposed it, it actually did not have much effect.

Sure enough, Fang Xuanling then heard Zhao Chen speak: "Since Your Majesty has made a decision, why should I come here?"

"Your Majesty will deal with Goguryeo's affairs by yourself."

"I've retreated."

After saying that, Zhao Chen left Ganquan Hall.

The emperor's face looked ugly at that time.

Zhao Chen left without any delay, just slapping him in the face.

The emperor thought that he trusted him, Zhao Chen, so he discussed this matter with him.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chen actually shook his face.

"Hmph!" The emperor slapped the table.

Fang Xuanling was shocked.

Wei Zheng, who was beside him, whispered twice, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.

...

Reception office of the Ministry of Rites.

Here are envoys from various countries who came to visit the Tang Dynasty.

The Goguryeo envoy Tie Qingwen lives here now.

Looking at the Ministry of Rites officials with a smile in front of him, Tie Qingwen also showed joy on his face.

From the smiles of officials from the Ministry of Rites, he already understood that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty would probably agree to his peace request.

As an envoy of Goguryeo, Tie Qingwen had already received the order from Yoon Gaisuwen when he set out.

No matter what, we must find a way to negotiate peace with the Tang Dynasty.

Just delay enough time and wait until Tayuan Gassuwen finishes the Goguryeo affairs.

A mere sand city isn’t it a place they can easily get back then?

"Iron Envoy, this is the case. Your Majesty discussed with several ministers for a while, and felt that your country's peace-making request could still be negotiated."

"Tomorrow's meeting, please invite the Iron Envoy to the Taiji Hall, and then we will confirm with our civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty."

"Congratulations, Iron Envoy." The Ministry of Rites officials and Tie Qingwen said with a smile.

Although he did not say directly that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agreed to peace talks, Tie Qingwen knew in his heart that this matter had basically been done.

But Tie Qingwen is also a little strange.

When he came, Yuan Gaisuwen repeatedly told him that Zhao Chen from the Tang Dynasty would definitely stop the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty from discussing peace with Goguryeo.

I also told myself that I would definitely find a way to spare Zhao Chen.

Tie Qingwen was also surprised at this moment.

He knew that Zhao Chen was now the King of Han of the Tang Dynasty.

Why did this peace talks about this time, His Highness, the King of Han of the Tang Dynasty, have no movement?

"Mr. Han, the foreign minister asked more, Your Highness, the King of Han in your country, has no opinions on the matter of peace talks?" Tie Qingwen bowed and asked the official of the Ministry of Rites in front of him.

"His Highness King of Han?" The official of the Ministry of Rites was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled: "I heard that His Highness King of Han is opposed to peace talks between the two countries."

"But this matter is related to the people of both countries after all, and it is useless for His Highness the King of Han to oppose it."

"Your Majesty starts from the overall situation, so naturally, will you realize the suggestions of His Highness the King of Han?"

"After all, after all, this Tang Dynasty is not the final say of His Highness the King of Han."

Tie Qingwen could hear from the words of the officials of the Ministry of Rites in front of him that the court of the Tang Dynasty was actually not as calm as imagined.

At least there are still many officials who are dissatisfied with Zhao Chen.

Tie Qingwen felt that this was his opportunity and smiled and said, "I saw you and Lord Han, and I will hold a banquet at Juxiang Tower tonight. I will also invite Lord Han to come."

Juxianglou is a famous brothel in Chang'an, and all the dignitaries and nobles are willing to go there for fun.

But the consumption is a bit large and it is not something that an ordinary ritual official can bear.

When he heard Tie Qingwen invite him to Juxianglou, the officials of the Ministry of Rites smiled instantly.

"Then I will thank the Iron Envoy. It just so happened that there are some things in Chang'an. The Iron Envoy has just arrived. I have to explain it to the Iron Envoy." The official of the Ministry of Rites said with a smile.

...

Zhao Chen did not go back to his home, but went directly to Chang'an Military Academy.

Although the emperor had his own considerations, Zhao Chen clearly felt that Yuan Gaisuwen's move must be a delaying strategy.

Where is the sand city?

The city closest to the border of Datang is 400 miles away.

And another city in Goguryeo is less than a hundred miles away.

This means that if Yuan Gaisuwen regrets it, he can go straight to Sand City within only one day.

Shacheng is just a small city, and what is blocking the direction of the Tang Dynasty.

If it attacked from behind, Zhao Chen would not realize that the so-called danger of Shacheng could block Yuan Gaisuwen's army of hundreds of thousands.

The cedes of the sand city was just a means used by Yuan Gaisuwen to deceive the Tang Dynasty.

However, Old Li doesn't listen to these things right now.

Old Li just wants to hold the visible benefits in his hands now, and as for the others, it is no longer important.

Or in other words, Old Li is now eager to prove it to the people of the world.

The war between the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo was a great victory for the Tang Dynasty.

Otherwise, why would Goguryeo still ced a dangerous city like Sand City?
Chapter completed!