"Okay everyone! I think we can have a good talk now." In the courtyard filled with the smell of blood, Yang Ji sat on the horse on the platform in front of the steps. He leaned forward slightly and looked at the only remaining people with a smile on his face.

Eight Goguryeo people in brocade robes: "I want to know: What are you doing in the Turks? Who can tell me?"

Yang Ji had a good attitude and a sweet smile, but in the eyes of the only eight remaining prisoners, his smile was scarier than the legendary devil.

"Your Majesty, spare your life!" A prisoner crawled forward a few steps, knelt down at the foot of the steps, and wailed in Chinese: "Our King and his younger brother Gao Jianwu are both very ambitious and capable people.

However, against Lu Yuanziyou, the eldest brother Yuanzicheng in silk clothes took the lead.

The king had no ambitions and ambitions, but he became a figure like a puppet. So Eulji Wende offered advice to the king, so the king wanted to form an alliance with the Eastern Turks to deal with the Sui Dynasty's military power. At the same time, he also wanted to form an alliance with the Eastern Turks.

Use foreign aid to compete with the Yuan clan."

"Oh?" Yang Ji glanced at this person indifferently. This is the virtue of the Goguryeo people. They were very tough at first, and this killing exploded some people who were afraid of death. He nodded and said to humanity

: "Tell me everything you know, especially your political faction in Goguryeo. Tell me everything one by one. Otherwise, I will blow your head off."

Goguryeo has a vast territory, strong strength, and high centripetal force. It is far more powerful than the Jin Kingdom that was established in the Liao and Song Dynasties, and the Qing Kingdom in the late Ming Dynasty. It also dreamed of taking control of the Central Plains and enjoying glory and wealth every day. This was also the case for the emperors of the Sui and Tang dynasties.

The fundamental reason why Wang wanted to attack Goguryeo and destroy his country at all costs. But Yang Ji, like others, did not know much about the internal situation of Goguryeo. Now that he encountered a group of unlucky people, he did not want to miss the opportunity to learn more.

"Yes!" This person is the deputy envoy and also Ulji Munduk's great helper. Many things about Ulji Munduk are not hidden from him. In order to save his life, he immediately pours everything he knows into the bamboo tube.

He said it like a bean.

From the end of the Han Dynasty to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Central Plains has been in constant war. During this period, Goguryeo not only occupied the territory of the Han Dynasty, but also absorbed a large number of talents who avoided trouble. After that, it learned from the Central Plains everywhere, greatly strengthening its civilization process. But the words quoted by Goguryeo

"Nine-grade Zhongzheng" also led to numerous sects and strict hierarchies within Goguryeo.

Although Goguryeo does not have a behemoth dominated by clans like the Five Surnames and Seven Sects, it does have five major political forces similar to the Guanlong nobles, Shandong nobles, and Southern nobles; they are the Guilou tribe, the Juannu tribe, the Juenu tribe, and the Shun tribe.

The slave tribe, the slave tribe, and then referred to as the interior, east, south, north, and west according to the location of the base camp.

These five political forces are not equal, but are divided into three levels. The first level is the Guilou tribe headed by the Gao family; the second level is the Juanu tribe and the Juenu tribe; and the third level is the Guilou tribe.

Submissive slave department, subjugated slave department.

Eulji Wende was the leader of the slave tribe, but he was not a native Goguryeo. His ancestor was the Yuchi family of Xianbei. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, he was naturalized in Goguryeo from the Central Plains and was entrusted with important tasks because of his outstanding talents. His ancestors

In the long-term struggle with Silla and Baekje, he made outstanding achievements and became a member of the Slavery Department.

The leader of Eulji Mundeok, so Eulji Mundeok was actually "Woochi Mundeok". In addition to his position as ambassador as mentioned before, he was also the leader of the Slave Slavery Department. Since the department was located in the south of Goguryeo, he had another southern leader.

Title, this title is equivalent to the chief of a large Turkic tribe.

The Shunnu tribe, which is also the third level, is located in the east and is headed by the Yuan family. It is also the lowest level family. However, the rise and fall of a family and a party's power often depends on one generation and one leader. The Shunnu tribe has never improved.

Suddenly, a stunningly talented Yuan appeared in the slave department.

Ziyou, a resourceful Yuan Zicheng, the brothers first assisted Pyongyuan King Gaotang to win people's hearts, develop production, and accumulate national strength. They defeated Silla and Baekje many times in the south, and in the north they repelled the surging southward Mohe, stabilizing the current situation.

The eastern region of Liaoshui Plain.

The reason why Goguryeo dominated the Northeast and was able to compete with the Sui Dynasty was all due to these brothers; Yuan Ziyou also became the prime minister who took charge of military and political affairs, and Yuan Zicheng also became a minister similar to

The eldest brother in silk clothes. Therefore, although the Shunnu tribe is still the third tier in name, its real strength is second only to the Guilou tribe of the Gao family.

Later, their brothers overthrew the Juannu tribe who opposed Yingyang King Gaoyuan and helped Gao Yuan secure the throne. As a result, the Shunnu tribe headed by the Yuan family further strengthened, and Yuan Ziyou and Yuan Zicheng also

He became a powerful minister like Huo Guang, Cao Cao, and Zhuge Liang.

With the Yuan family's control over the court and the absolute control of the northern Yalu River basin, Gao Yuan regarded the Yuan brothers as traitors to the country and dreamed of getting rid of the Yuan brothers. However, the Yuan family occupied the most fertile land in Goguryeo.

Having controlled the road to the north of Goguryeo, the Guilou tribe alone could not defeat it, so Gao Yuan roped in the Guannu tribe headed by Eulji Mundeok, and the Juannu tribe (western part) headed by Tanhuan.

Then the three major forces joined forces to launch a political offensive against the Shunnu tribe (eastern) headed by Yuan clan and the Juenu tribe (northern) headed by Zhongning, in an attempt to regain the central power and the northern Yalu River basin.

As a result, Goguryeo was bounded by the Yalu River, forming a confrontation between the north and the south. Although the two sides did not engage in open war, overt and covert political struggles were carried out every day.

Eulji Mundeok sneaked into the Sui territory on Gowon's order. First, he responded to the anti-Sui alliance secretly advocated by Qimin Khan, strengthening bilateral relations and jointly dealing with the unparalleled Sui Dynasty. Secondly, he hoped that the East Turks would support Goguryeo.

Conquer Sumo Mohe and the common enemy Nanshi Wei; thirdly, the territory controlled by the Yuan clan was closer to the East Turks. Gao Yuan was worried that the East Turks and the Yuan clan were having an affair, so he had a good talk with the East Turks in the name of the country.

"So, it is Yuanzi who has the final say in the north of Goguryeo?" After hearing this person's introduction, Yang Ji showed a smile: "Get up and talk!"

North-South confrontation? Okay!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The man quickly got up from the ground, nodded and bowed and said, "That's right, but there are some Dao envoys (provincial governors) and Laisa (general managers) from big cities who belong to our king."

"What about you? What's your name? What's your position in Goguryeo?" Yang Ji saw that this man was so 'cooperative' and spoke clearly and logically, so he decided to let him be "Goguryeo material" here.

This person did not dare to hide anything and said: "Your Majesty, my name is Tan Yun. I am a member of the Juannu tribe and the current envoy."

The central official positions of Goguryeo are divided into twelve levels, from top to bottom: Da Dui Lu, or Tolu; Yu Zhe, in charge of the album; Tao Emissary; Silk-clothed elder brother, in charge of state affairs; Ambassador; Eldest Brother; Superior

Messenger; brothers; young messenger; festival; ancestor; ancient Zou Dajia.

Tan Yun's position is ranked seventh, but he has the same job title but does different things. Compared with the Sui Dynasty official system, he is equivalent to the "director" of six departments and twenty-four departments.

"Well!" Yang Ji asked again: "What kind of person is Yuan Ziyou? Tell me about his experience and abilities..."

"Your Majesty, Yuan Ziyou is not only good at fighting, but also cunning as a fox. It is all thanks to him that the Yuan family can firmly sit as the first family in Goguryeo and have the strength to compete with the Gao family. Although his younger brother Yuan Zicheng is also powerful,

But it's far worse than him." Tan Yun is very observant, and when he saw Yang

Ji was more interested in Goguryeo and continued: "Yuanziyou guarded Liaodong for decades and made great contributions to Goguryeo. He has a very high reputation and many subordinates, both among the people and the army.

It is also the place that the king is most afraid of."

"In fact, during the period of King Pingyuan, King Pingyuan was constantly gathering strength, gathering military power under the banner of unifying the peninsula, and trying to force Yuanziyou to step down. The Yuan family was not as powerful as it is now. When King Pingyuan took action, Yuanzi

You Juejuan temporarily

Avoid the edge, retreat behind the scenes, and wait until King Pingyuan dies. King Yingyang, who inherited the kingdom, cannot control the situation. Not only our tribe and the Juenu tribe are dissatisfied, but the Shunnu tribe headed by the Yuan family is also secretly causing trouble. King Yingyang

As a last resort, Yuanzi Tour was launched again."

"I understand!" Yang Ji nodded, pointed to the other seven people, and said to Zhu Can: "Place these people separately and interrogate them separately. Don't kill them."

"Here!" Zhu Can took the order and asked the soldiers to take away the seven prisoners who were excreting and urinating.

"Tan Yun!" Yang Ji looked at Tan Yun.

In the Ming Dynasty, Shanxi merchants sold grain, iron tools, and weapon preparations to the Jurchens, and even sold the names of the pass guards, the number of soldiers, and equipment. In addition, they also helped Nurhaci build an intelligence network in the Central Plains and transferred a large number of mountains and rivers to the Jurchens.

Topographic maps and military intelligence are sent out continuously; they are for money, national justice, and national security, and they don't care.

Yang Ji is now in Liangzhou. He also uses Nurhachi's method to buy the military information of the Western Region countries, Tuyuhun, and the Eastern and Western Turks from merchants.

This Tan Yun is a high-ranking official with the surname Tan, and is obviously one of the important nobles of the Juannu tribe. In order to survive, he has revealed many secrets. If he can be used well, he can provide some topographic maps, which will win tens of thousands of people in the future.

Elite soldiers

"Here!" Tan Yun said quickly.

"Later, I will ask someone to ask you something. As long as you tell the truth, not only will I not kill you, but I will also give you wealth. In the future, I will also suggest the saint to open a border market specifically for your Juannu tribe." Yang Ji

He said to him: "I, the Prince of Wei, also have my own

industry, when the time comes, I will be able to purchase your unique ginseng, mink skin, deer antlers, bear bile, bear skin, tiger skin, dongzhu and other specialties at high prices. And the person I am looking for is just you.

Do you know what this means to you?"

"I know!" Tan Yun had a look of surprise on his face. He knew that once he established a business relationship with Yang Ji, he would be a hero of the Juannu Department, and the Juanu Department and the family would value him in every possible way. More importantly, he

, Yang Ji only recognized him, which would give him more room to operate and earn countless money and exquisite Sui items.

"Shen Faxing, take him away!" Yang Ji has a set of interrogation routines, and Shen Faxing has become his staff, so naturally he will not hide it.

"Here!" Shen Faxing took a few steps forward and said to Tan Yun, "Please!"

Tan Yun saluted Yang Ji again and left with Shen Faxing.

Yang Ji asked the soldiers to disperse, then praised Pei Xingyan heavily, and then said to his "brother-in-law": "Xingyan, you have made great achievements and deserve to be commended, but Goguryeo has gathered a large number of troops to seize the Central Plains and enjoy the glory and wealth. It’s a beautiful dream, so you have to work hard. If you can’t even do this little thing well, your following me this time will be in vain.”

Upon hearing what Yang Ji said, Pei Xingyan immediately became unhappy. He almost jumped up and shouted loudly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will never let a Goguryeo dog enter my defense zone."

"Okay, let's go!" Yang Ji nodded: "Be careful yourself."

Pei Xingyan's father is Pei Renji. Pei Renji served as the bodyguard of the Han Dynasty King Yang Liang's palace many years ago. When Yang Liang raised his troops to rebel, Pei Renji advised Yang Liang not to rebel. Yang Liang put him in prison and Yang Liang surrendered. Later, Yang Ji and Yang Su released Pei Renji. Yang Guang was impressed by Pei Renji's loyalty and promoted him to the rank of guard.

The guards are the generals in the Twelve Guards. Each guard has four guards to assist the general and the left and right generals. When Yang Guang went through a large-scale restructuring at the beginning of the year (as mentioned earlier), the guards were changed to General Hu Ben Lang, or Lang for short. The rank of general is the same as that of Xi Dajing's general, commanding five thousand elite soldiers.

As for Pei Xingyan, it was Pei Ju who came over.

When Pei Ju stayed in Zhangye, Yang Ji offered to help Pei Ju lead his people. However, the Pei family, which had once been a shining star, had a fault in the field of "martial arts". Except for Pei Renji, there were no capable generals. Reluctantly, Pei Ju had no choice but to give his young nephew Pei Xingyan to Yang Ji, hoping that Yang Ji would help the Pei family bring out a general.

"Here!" Pei Xingyan said angrily, and then left angrily.

Looking at the energetic Pei Xingyan, Yang Ji said with deep feeling: "It's good to be young."

"..." Everyone was speechless when they heard Yang Ji's old-fashioned tone: In fact, Yang Ji was just a young man in his early twenties, he was barely a few years older than Pei Xingyan; but in view of his rich experience, no one regarded him as a young man. young man.

.....

The crowd dispersed, and some "big shots" followed Yang Ji into the hall of the official residence.

After sitting down, Liao Governor Shi Huangfu Wuyi couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, there is something unclear about my humble position. I hope your Majesty can clarify my confusion."

"Say it!" Yang Ji said.

"Ulji Wende is the ambassador of Goguryeo, and he is equivalent to the Minister of Rites of the Sui Dynasty. Once a high-ranking official like him is caught, he should be handed over to the court for trial." Huangfu Wuyi was quite puzzled. Said: "What I don't understand is: why did the king kill him like this?"

Yang Ji said: "You don't know Eulji Wende, but as far as I know, this man is both civil and military, resourceful, and his intelligence and talent are no less than our country's ministers and generals. Moreover, this man can bend and stretch. If he lives in the capital, The imperial court might let the tiger return to the mountain, so I simply killed him."
To be continued...