Chapter 727 - 21: Assassination of the King, Division of Goryeo

Fortunately, Gu Ming had long been prepared.

Not only did he kill the Liao envoy first, but he also closed the gates of Goryeo.

This effectively hindered the transmission of information.

Although it cannot be concealed forever.

But it is already enough.

Don’t forget, in this land of Liaodong, whether it is the Liao Kingdom or the Song Kingdom, both have their own forces!

When Gu Ming chose to draw his sword first and take the lead.

In fact, in this battle, they already had a natural advantage!

For nearly ten days.

Both sides continued to fight fiercely within the entire Kaijing City.

Gu Ming always stood on the front line.

Thus, under the name of the Gu Clan, he constantly recruited commoners and corresponding nobles in this Kaijing.

This was indeed a very effective method.

In the face of death, many people can come to their senses.

And these nobles represented local interests.

With them, it was possible to quickly control the localities of Goryeo in a short period of time.

The entire Kaijing turned into a meat grinder.

It wasn’t until the Song Army’s movements were discovered by the Liao Army that the situation changed.

But it was also anticipated by Gu Ming.

What followed was the division of the entire Goryeo.

Even though they lost many supporters, the Liao Kingdom was also very decisive, sending elite troops to various cities to occupy one side as soon as possible.

But even so, they too lost the initiative.

——When the nobles recruited by Gu Ming rushed the news back to their localities, urging resistance.

The outcome had already been sealed.

The Song Army does not fear the Liao Army!

Even if the two armies clash directly, in recent years the Song and Liao have fought each other to a standstill!

Both sides fought relentlessly.

Surrounding the entire Liaodong Peninsula, both sides were doing their utmost to fight for their own interests.

And finally, the news was sent back.

.....

Kaifeng.

Grand Tutor’s Residence.

Lv Mengzheng looked at Gu Jin with a serious face, hesitantly said: "Grand Tutor, the young master’s actions were impulsive!"

"With Goryeo involved as a mediator."

"Our army need not confront the Liao head-on; now that Goryeo is divided, won’t our Great Song Army have to be in full contact with the Liao Kingdom?"

As this year’s top scholar, Lv Mengzheng was greatly valued by Gu Jin and always dared to speak frankly.

Upon hearing this, many of the ministers present nodded in agreement.

But Gu Jin’s expression remained calm throughout.

"What do you all think is the relationship between our Song and the Liao?"

He calmly looked at everyone and asked.

"Naturally, we are mortal enemies!" Lv Mengzheng replied without hesitation.

"Then why do you all have concerns?" Gu Jin asked again, and seeing everyone fall silent, he faintly smiled and said, "The King of Goryeo is indecisive and cannot be of great use."

"As for our Great Song."

"To gain even an inch of land in Liaodong is to weaken the Liao Kingdom, thereby strengthening ourselves!"

"How can you say this is wrong?"

His tone was very calm, not accusatory, but rather instructive.

Upon hearing this, Lv Mengzheng immediately showed a contemplative look.

As a famed saint in the original history, though young, his thoughts were flexible.

After a moment, he immediately bowed to Gu Jin and said: "I am enlightened!"

"Everyone need not worry."

Gu Jin waved his hand casually and said to everyone: "Currently, what troubles our Great Song is agriculture, and this Liaodong region is quite beneficial for farming."

"Recently...."

"In a few more days, if everything goes smoothly, this place could perhaps become the site for our Great Song’s rise."

Although he did not say it directly, the ministers immediately understood Gu Jin’s intention.

He was naturally talking about experimental fields.

The matter of the Gu Clan planting new crops was no secret.

When they were first planted, it also attracted attention from people across the land.

However, the growth cycle of this new crop was indeed too slow and had no advantage over millet or wheat, which is why it was gradually forgotten by people.

These individuals were no exception.

But now, upon hearing Gu Jin’s words, they couldn’t help but ponder once again.

Could it be... this "corn" would truly have miraculous effects?

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