Zhenguan: I, Dou Fengjie, will not be the first cuckold.

During his vacation, Dou Fengjie had two more matches with the monk Shili, from which he benefited greatly.

Although we are still far from being evenly matched, we can at least hold out for thirty to fifty moves, and our stance is more stable.

"Tan Yue's idea is excellent. Applying Tai Chi to a shield can indeed help deflect force more effectively."

"After honing my martial arts skills for a few more years, this humble monk will travel the world."

"Shi Li, or Li Daozi, they are all me."

Dou Fengjie was surprised by Shi Li's last words; he never expected to run into Li Daozi himself.

Dou Fengjie's appearance also broadened Li Daozi's horizons, and some unexpected moves made up for his shortcomings.

Therefore, Shili's departure from Beijing may be brought forward.

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On May 16, Dou Fengjie returned to the Office of Foreign Affairs of the Court of State Ceremonial and took over the relevant affairs from his mother, Zhancheng.

Da Sili Fa Che Kun Chi Ding went to Shudun City with a bitter face, and became sworn brothers with Qida Khan Murong Xiaojun.

Yang Shen was separated from Che Kunchiding's team and served his former master, Prince Xiping, Qu Hu Lü Wu Gan Dou Khan Murong Shun.

Gandou Khan strongly resisted the proposal to meet at Niuxindui, believing he would surely die at Aye's hands.

However, Murong Shun had no choice. His only child, Murong Nuohebo, had already become a dutiful son and was receiving the education of the Imperial Academy.

"Huh, the Japanese envoys to Tang China haven't left yet?"

Dou Fengjie sighed inwardly, hoping that all the workshops in the Tang Dynasty would be more careful and not be foolish enough to teach their crafts to the Japanese.

Leaving aside the fact that they taught their disciples but starved their masters, the key issue is that the Japanese are ruthless and would use the skills taught by the Tang Dynasty to harm the descendants of the Tang people.

"The imperial court intends to send Gao Biaoren, the prefect of Xinzhou, as an envoy to Japan on a ship used by the Tang envoys to confer titles upon the Japanese king."

"Considering your previous suggestion, the prime ministers unanimously decided that King Shuming of Wa must perform the full kneeling ceremony."

Zhao Dekai, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, looked at Dou Fengjie with a mocking expression.

"Isn't kneeling normal? Japanese people kneel every day."

Dou Fengjie didn't care.

Actually, he hoped that King Shuming would not kneel.

In this way, Eri could incite his minister Soga no Emishi to depose the king and establish himself as emperor.

Dou Fengjie was eager to know if drastically altering the course of Japanese history would bring him any real benefits.

The steward, Cheng Chumo, reported: "The envoy of Baekje, Crown Prince Buyeo Uija, checked into the Sifangguan the day before yesterday and became very close with the Silla envoy, Kim Yushin."

Dou Fengjie rubbed his forehead: "No wonder Dr. Zhu Zishe wanted to hit you with a ruler. Who taught you to use such language?"

Cheng Chumo grinned: "Don't you think a little beating is good for your health?"

Baekje, Silla, and Goguryeo were sworn enemies, and they would fight fiercely whenever they met. If left unchecked, people would die.

If Baekje hadn't been so relentless, Silla would have been able to give Goguryeo a sound beating.

Despite Silla's constant whining, their strength was the greatest on the Dongyi Peninsula.

However, the previous Silla emperors were foolish; they coveted the richness of the Jianghan Plain and seized the land from Goguryeo and Baekje, thus isolating the two countries.

Then, Silla was beaten by both sides.

The Han River, formerly known as Dai River, was called Ali River in Goguryeo, Yuri River in Baekje, and Ni River in Silla.

The Silla generals Kim Yong-chun, Kim Seo-hyeon, and Kim Yu-sin had just captured Nyangbi Castle in Goguryeo when King Jinpyeong, Kim Baek-jeong, died in his forty-eighth year on the throne, leaving behind only his daughter, Kim Deok-man.

Because of Silla's stupid and extinct bone-ranking system, only the cousins ​​Kim Deok-man and Kim Seung-man remained in the sacred bone rank. They could only ask Kim Deok-man to ascend the throne and then request the Tang Dynasty to bestow titles upon her.

Therefore, under this premise, Dou Fengjie could not allow Baekje Crown Prince Buyeo Uija to let the enemy go easy on him, so as to achieve the goal of letting Silla beat Goguryeo severely.

Who wouldn't want to take advantage of his illness and kill him?

Besides, who can guarantee that the whiny Silla won't attack Baekje?

The situation on the Dongyi Peninsula is just that difficult.

"However, it would be a shame not to make Goguryeo suffer a little, given the hardships Sangri Hyeonjang endured."

Dou Fengjie muttered to himself, forgetting that Xiangli Xuanjiang's suffering was thanks to him.

If there hadn't been a topic intended to provoke Qian Gaisuwen, Xiangli Xuanjiang wouldn't have needed to visit the cellar.

"The banner lord Jin Yuxin pays his respects to the Tang Dynasty official."

Kim Yu-shin, who came from a Hwarang background, did not wear mourning clothes in accordance with the rule that mourners should not enter the government office, but he only wore a moon-white outfit and did not wear any ornaments.

The Silla army was divided into five units according to their location, each unit led by a commander who commanded three to four thousand soldiers, roughly equivalent to the ranks of Eagle-Winged General to Middle General in the Tang Dynasty.

"I've heard of the reputation of the Dragon Flower Incense Disciple. The battle at Mother's Arm City was decisive, and the Wind and Moon Master's prestige has soared!"

Dou Fengjie took the tea offered by the North Gate, took a sip, and said casually.

Kim Yu-shin, known as the Yonghwa Hwangtu, was the fifteenth Pungyeolju (Lord of Pungyeol), the supreme commander of the Silla Hwarang, a quasi-military organization composed of noble sons.

The capture of Niangbi City was only a matter of one or two years, and the fact that Dou Fengneng was able to know this was truly unexpected for Jin Yuxin.

"It was just luck; it was only because the soldiers risked their lives."

Kim Yu-shin offered a slightly modest response.

Cheng Chumo's large head leaned closer, his leopard-like eyes scanning Jin Yuxin: "Hmm, he doesn't look that strong. Is Duocheng just bragging?"

Even with his good manners, Kim Yu-shin couldn't help but retort, "This chef, whether you're bragging or not, why don't you try it out and see?"

Cheng Chumo laughed heartily: "Great! Shall we spar a bit in the open space outside the dormitory?"

Every punch landed squarely, every move was ruthless, and the "slap slap" sound of fists and feet clashing echoed throughout the Honglu Temple.

Cheng Chumo was physically strong and had a solid foundation; to put it bluntly, he could take a beating.

Kim Yu-shin has extensive practical experience, but he also occasionally makes habitual, superfluous movements, such as flashy but impractical moves like split kicks.

Dou Fengjie squinted and watched for a long time before stopping the competition: "Master Cheng lacks practical experience and is slightly inferior in skill."

Cheng Chumo snorted twice, but still had some self-respect, so he didn't argue or make a scene.

Isn't it normal that a civil official like him can't defeat a military general from a foreign country?

Dou Fengjie gave him a look, and Cheng Chumo casually crossed his arms and stepped back.

Cheng Chumo was a touchstone, mainly to test the mettle of Jin Yuxin on behalf of Dou Fengjie.

Judging from Kim Yu-shin's relaxed performance, he did not go all out.

Dou Fengjie estimated that he could put up a 50/50 chance if he went into battle, and that was after he had practiced with Shi Li.

We must not underestimate the heroes of the world!

"Attending a funeral in Silla and requesting the investiture of a new prince should not be too difficult."

"My question is, what if Goguryeo sends troops to retake the cities and towns you have conquered, such as Niangbi Fortress?"

Dou Fengjie's words stung Jin Yuxin.

The Central Plains' concept of "not attacking those who are in mourning" did not exist on the Dongyi Peninsula; all three families wished the other two families would be wiped out.

Silla repeatedly came to the Central Plains to plead for help, but the Central Plains fought even more fiercely than they had back then. Apart from Zhu Zishe being sent to mediate during the Wude era, the three kingdoms on the peninsula continued to fight amongst themselves.

Oh, now Goguryeo and Baekje have joined forces to attack Silla.

"Who would have thought that, taking advantage of the national mourning period, we could launch a surprise attack on Goguryeo?"

"Even if we can't capture the fortress of Dongbihu, taking a bite out of Mahu City would be worthwhile, wouldn't it?"