Chapter 1875: Going with the flow
When the man heard this, he was shocked. He took off his hat and knelt down on one knee. He could not hide his excitement and said respectfully: "Thank you for your cultivation, Lord Marquis! This is a matter within my humble duty. I don't dare to take credit."
Fang Jun looked down at the "Han traitor" named Lian Zong, and said calmly: "This time, if you hadn't advised me in time after my assassination and offered you this strategy to make things happen, how could you have achieved such achievements?" Under my command, both Han and Silla people will be treated equally. Merits will be rewarded, and demerits will be punished. Rewards and punishments are clear, and talents can be put to their best use. You don’t have to be modest."
This man was originally a merchant from Silla. Because a ship of goods purchased from Tang Dynasty was sunk by a hurricane while sailing to the waters of Tsushima, he owed a large amount of debt and almost couldn't survive. At that time, it happened that Fang Jun organized manpower at the Ministry of War to secretly survey and map the maps of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. A large number of the Ministry of War's secret agents entered Silla as merchants, and by mistake, they developed into offline.
There are not many "Chenhan" natives among the Silla people, but most of those with status and property in society are immigrants from all over the peninsula. The ancestors of these people once lived in the four counties of Jizi Korea, Weiman Joseon, and Dahan. They were ruled by the Han people and have never forgotten them. They call themselves "Yin Shang survivors" and are naturally close to the Han people.
In fact, even hundreds of years later, Li Chenggui, a descendant of the Silla people, founded the Lee Joseon Dynasty. He still admired Han culture and governed the country with Confucianism. All the systems were copied from the Ming Dynasty, and the palaces were modeled after the Forbidden City. At that time, the Lee Joseon Dynasty Known as "Little China" by the world, all the rulers of Korea in the past generations were complacent and proud of it.
This is cultural identity.
Since establishing a connection with the Ministry of War of the Tang Dynasty, Lian Zong has gained a lot of resources, and has become one of the few wealthy businessmen in Silla, and has become a guest of many powerful people. Because his family originally had the slightest blood relationship with Bi Tan, he became Bi Tan's white glove in business. He could enter and leave his mansion at will and rely on him as his confidant.
After Fang Jun was assassinated, it was this person who went to seek an audience and gave advice on a strategy of "taking advantage of the situation" to confuse Pu Yuyang, encourage Bi Tan, and connect with the Yangshan tribe, single-handedly creating a situation where several major forces in Silla joined forces to resist the Kim family. .
Just like what they did in the Japanese country, the Jin family was indeed close to the Tang Dynasty, but if it could not cut off its strength, it would inevitably lose its tail. Even if it had to offer the national seal and abdicate the throne, it could not be reconciled in private and would inevitably cause trouble.
In this melee, the Jin family, the Park family, the Xi family, and the Yangshan tribe, all the major forces in Silla suffered heavy losses. From now on, whoever wants to survive must rely on the support of the Tang Dynasty. But we cannot let one party be swallowed up due to weakness and violation. Only when these major forces coexist can they restrain each other. It is not enough for one family to be dominant. Harmonious development is the last word. We have to talk about people, right?
In this way, Datang could take the initiative in Silla.
Right now, it looks like the effect is excellent.
At this moment, the overall situation in the city was decided. The Park army was completely defeated and fled all the way out of the city. However, they were pursued and killed by the Jin army and the Tang army, causing countless casualties. In this battle, the Pu family, the Xi family, and the Yangshan tribe suffered heavy losses, and most of their strength was lost. The remaining Gaoxu tribe, Dashu tribe, Yu Zhen tribe, Gali tribe, Minghuo tribe, etc. However, the power is weak and cannot have an impact on the situation in Silla, which is insignificant.
"For the time being, you will serve as a steward of the Eastern Datang Company and assist in managing the company's goods and breeding transactions in Silla. We will make other arrangements after His Majesty's reward from Chang'an comes."
For a "leading party" like Lian Zong, no matter how disgusted he is in his heart, he must be properly arranged.
Because these people are local snakes, and sometimes the energy they exert is far more than that of an army. Moreover, these people do not have much moral integrity. If they are given a little sweetness, they will happily serve the imperial army... No, they will work for the Tang army.
"Thank you so much, Lord Marquis! Your Lord Marquis loves and protects you like the sun and the moon. I am inexplicably grateful for my humble position. I am willing to go through fire and water for my lackey!"
Lian Zong was so excited that he trembled all over.
"Dong Datang Trading Company"!
Nowadays, who in the Seven Seas doesn't know about this super business company led by Fang Jun, with the participation of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and many powerful families in the Tang Dynasty?
Every day, there are countless merchant ships on the sea departing from Huating Town, heading to Linyi, Annan, Nanyang, Japan and other countries, transporting ship after ship of silk, porcelain, tea, white paper and other luxury goods to various countries for sale. , on the way back, they transported specialties from various places back to Huating Town and transported them to the territory of Datang. The profits made from them made countless wealthy businessmen who could rival other countries!
And more than half of these merchant ships are flying the flag of "Eastern Datang Trading Company"...
What a giant-level existence that is!
I am just a Silla merchant who was almost desperate because of the capsized cargo ship, but he has embarked on another bright road. It can be seen that he can reach the pinnacle of life that he never dared to dream of before!
Fang Jun nodded slowly and said: "The Tang Dynasty is tolerant of the world and rules the world. There will never be any discrimination because you are a Silla person. As long as you are loyal to the king, the Tang Dynasty will naturally not hesitate to reward you!"
"Here! Lord Marquis's teachings, I will keep them in mind due to my humiliation, and I will not dare to forget them even for a moment!"
"Very well, go and do your business. If you stay with me for a long time, it will inevitably be discovered by others, which may be a hidden danger to your safety."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your consideration. I resign from my humble position."
Lian Zong was rude again. After getting up, he strode away, walked in another direction, and disappeared into the deep night.
Fang Jun looked at his back and shook his head slightly.
The hustle and bustle in the world is all for the benefit of the future; the bustle of the world is all for the benefit of the future.
Fang Jun walked towards the royal city with his hands behind his back under the escort of Bu Qu.
Wherever they passed, the Jin troops who were staying here had complicated expressions on their faces, standing solemnly on both sides of the road, their eyes following the Marquis who controlled the powerful force of the Royal Navy of the Tang Dynasty...
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For Fang Jun, they didn't know whether they were angry or grateful.
If the Tang army had not brazenly participated in the war, I am afraid that the defeat of the Jin family would have been determined today. Ordinary soldiers might have surrendered their weapons and paid allegiance to the Pu family. However, the children of the Jin family in the army would not be able to escape death, and it would be a tragic disaster for the entire family. The throne Changes and struggles for royal power are never tender.
However, the reason why the Jin family is in today's misfortune is all because of Fang Jun's assassination. Without this person, Silla would not have suffered such tragic changes...
What's more, these children of the Jin family all know that it was Her Majesty the Queen who presented the national seal and was willing to abdicate, and this was the reason why the Tang army sent troops to intervene.
From now on, I'm afraid there will be no Silla in the world, only a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty...
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Standing in front of the main entrance of the royal city, Fang Jun felt a little emotional as he looked up at this famous city that had long since been lost in history.
The history in my memory has already been completely changed because of his participation.
This made him a little confused...
There are countless coincidences and inevitabilities in history. Every seemingly insignificant detail may cause a qualitative change, just like a pair of butterfly wings may cause a storm. Because of its own existence, more than a thousand years later , that era in the new century must be different in memory.
So, will I still have myself?
If not, where are you now?
Rebirth?
Time travel?
Or is it a parallel world?
Fang Jun, who is not a philosophy major, really can't understand that this is beyond the scope of his knowledge...
He even felt a surge of emotion, not knowing how to face this world that he had tormented beyond recognition.
The night was deep, and the Silla Royal City in front of us was quiet and dark. In the darkness, there seemed to be a man-eating beast dormant.
Behind him, Wang Xuance stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Master Marquis, do you want to enter the city?"
Fang Jun was speechless and stared at the Silla Royal City, which in his eyes was much simpler than the palaces of the Tang Dynasty. After a long time, he let out a long breath and said, "Why go into the city? After this battle, , Silla's vitality was severely damaged, and there were no more generals in the country who could hinder the Tang Dynasty. Tomorrow morning, after Queen Seondeok has appeased all the officials of Silla, they will send her to Chang'an together with the maids and chamberlains in this royal city. Let her present the national seal in front of His Majesty and express her submission. .”
If nothing unexpected happens, Queen Shande will spend the rest of her life just like those captured Turkic Khans, hiding in Chang'an, the most prosperous city in the world. Even after her death, she will even be taken to the tombs in Guanzhong. One place, rest in peace.
But in Fang Jun's opinion, this may be a good thing for Queen Seondeok.
Historically, this queen died young and passed away shortly after the ministers rebelled. Now, she may be able to live in Chang'an for a few more years...
A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise.
Even though she has lost her status as the head of a country, living a leisurely life in Chang'an may be the best destination for Her Majesty the Queen, who seems not decisive enough in killing. (End of chapter)