King Jin Bojing of Jinseong was stunned!
He had watched the officials in the palace for two days!
They had deliberated for two days, but still couldn't decide whether to fight or seek peace.
Gao Jianwu of Goguryeo had already killed himself to entertain the Tang army.
What was he supposed to do?
He couldn't count on these good-for-nothings who only knew how to drink and womanize!
The few soldiers who had fled back from Hanseong also brought back the reason for the Tang army's sudden attack.
As the King of Silla enfeoffed by Li Yuan, he was unwilling to believe that the Tang army had attacked first.
Therefore, he paid great attention to the statement about the persimmon.
Perhaps it was Li Yuan? Or perhaps Li Shimin had contracted some incurable disease?
And he needed a persimmon as a medicinal ingredient?
The Marquis of Liaodong of the Great Tang, who led the troops, had been instigated by someone and was adamant that Silla had persimmons.
That was why he was so persistent and wouldn't let them go!
Otherwise, it was impossible for them to suddenly mobilize troops!
It was as if, the day after he recognized a godson, his entire family was massacred!
This made no sense, whether from a moral standpoint or in terms of gains and losses!
Thinking of this,
Jin Bojing suddenly stood up.
He straightened his royal robes.
Yes, if those patched clothes could be considered royal robes.
He picked up a seal from the wooden table and put it in his怀.
This was the royal seal of Silla.
He bypassed the chattering officials and walked directly out of the palace.
The officials in the hall were dumbfounded.
What was King Jinpyeong trying to do?
Jin Bojing's two younger brothers,
Jin Bofan and Jin Guofan exchanged glances and quickly followed.
Only as long as Jin Bojing remained on the throne could they comfortably enjoy the benefits of royal power.
If Jin Bojing wanted to emulate Gao Jianwu, they would definitely not agree!
This had nothing to do with Jin Bojing's life or death.
But as brothers of a surrendered king, even if they were lucky enough to survive,
They would still be spurned by the people and officials of Silla.
My King! Wait for your subject!
Jingug Geumgwanggong, Jin Bofan, extended his hand to chase King Jinpyeong of Jinseong,
Trying to stop him.
King Seonan Geumgwanggong, Jin Guofan, also made the same move, chasing closely behind.
Unexpectedly, he tripped on the threshold and fell to the ground.
He watched helplessly as his king walked step by step out of the palace.
He let out an unwilling cry of agony.
My King, you cannot!
Jin Bojing remained unmoved, shaking off Jin Bofan's hand that had reached out to grab him.
He turned around, looked into Jin Bofan's eyes, and said calmly,
There's no need to worry. The Tang army is unstoppable.
Ever since Goguryeo fell, I knew this day would come!
I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.
Bring your third brother and your family, before the Tang army enters the city,
And flee!
After saying this, he turned around and continued walking towards the city gate.
Jin Bofan was somewhat unwilling and wanted to chase after him to keep the King of Silla.
But after thinking about what he had just said, he stomped his foot and walked in another direction.
Yes.
He was the King of Silla, and there was no possibility of escape for him.
But he still had a chance to live.
Even if he lost his power, he had accumulated a lot of wealth over the years.
He would flee to a county town, no, not to a county town, because the Tang army would find him sooner or later.
Then he would flee to a village, a remote village.
Take his thirty-odd beloved concubines with him.
No one would know where he had gone.
With his accumulated wealth, perhaps he could still live a good life for a while.
King Jinpyeong of Jinseong's steps were without hesitation.
He was afraid.
He was afraid that if he hesitated, he would lose the courage to surrender!
Below Jinseong City,
King Jinpyeong of Jinseong looked at the soldiers guarding the city.
There is no need to guard anymore. Open the city gate, and I will go out to surrender.
The soldiers, as if relieved of a heavy burden, breathed a sigh of relief at his words.
They were completely helpless against the cannonballs fired from outside the city!
Fight, they couldn't hit anything.
Defend, they couldn't hold the city.
Flee, without the King's order, who dared to flee!
Now that even the King was going out to surrender in person,
They finally didn't have to be so on edge anymore.
A few soldiers stepped forward and slowly opened the city gate.
King Jinpyeong walked out of the city gate, took out the royal seal from his怀, and held it high above his head with both hands.
The junior king, Jin Bojing, surrenders to the Tang general!
Please, Tang general, spare the people of this small country!
Fang Er stopped the bombardment of the artillery camp.
He looked at King Jinpyeong, who was walking towards him.
Suddenly, he saw a middle-aged man in official robes appear on the city wall.
He was holding a large bow in his hand.
The arrow nocked on the bow was pointing at King Jinpyeong of Jinseong, who was walking towards them!
Jin Bojing had no idea that someone was trying to shoot him from behind with a hidden arrow.
Fang Er watched all of this with a playful smile.
He had no intention of reminding King Jinpyeong.
Cheng Yaojin, however, could not stand it.
Alas! Be careful, someone on the city wall wants to kill you!
He was a warrior, a warrior who had fought his way out in the open.
He couldn't stand seeing someone shoot hidden arrows from behind!
Even if it was an enemy!
Besides, the person about to be killed was the king of a country who was coming to surrender to them.