Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 508
Liangzhou is the border city between Datang and Tuyuhun, only a few hundred miles away from Tuyuhun.

Although this city is desolate and barren, it plays an important role in frontier defense. There are garrisons near Liangzhou, with about 1 people, led by the governor of Liangzhou, and the governor decides on the administration.

Inspector Pei Shen is a native of Chang'an, born in the Pei family in Hedong. He has served as governor of Liangzhou for more than three years.

The ground in Liangzhou was not very peaceful. The Tuyuhun Khanate had two sides and three swords. On the surface, it claimed to be friendly with Datang and was a vassal of Datang. In fact, it invaded and looted every year.

Liangzhou, on the other hand, can only uphold the so-called "friendly" argument while stepping up border patrols to guard against Tuyuhun invaders.

In the past three years, Pei Shen felt that this was the darkest period of his life. He had never been so physically and mentally exhausted. Recently, Tubo invaded Tuyuhun. To be honest, Pei Shen was secretly happy that Tuyuhun deserved retribution.

"Is County Uncle Li going to enter Tuyuhun immediately? You can ask the governor of Liangzhou to send troops to escort you." Pei Shen asked.

Li Qinzai shook his head: "Don't worry, Tuyuhun is so stubborn, let them resist for a while, I have to make a regulation first, I can't rush in without thinking."

Pei Shen smiled and said: "The lower officials agree very much. Let's sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and let the two countries consume each other. Li County Bojiu may not know it in Chang'an, and Tuyuhun is not a good thing. It is definitely not good for our Tang Dynasty." They are so respectful on the surface, this time they should be taught a lesson."

"That's right, a dog bites a dog, let them bite first. What the emperor means is that it doesn't matter if all the people in Tuyuhun die. The important thing is that this piece of land cannot fall into the hands of Tubo."

Pei Shen praised: "The Son of Heaven is a wise man, the lower officials think so too."

Li Qinzai said displeasedly: "Let's go into the city and have a warm meal. I'm not talking about you. You, the governor, have no manners. There is no reason to hang the distinguished guests outside the city gate. I don't ask you to welcome them with singing and dancing, and have a warm meal." Do you always have food?"

Pei Shen hastily apologized in fear, and then graciously led Li Qinzai and his party to Liangzhou City.

After entering Liangzhou City, Li Qinzai found that the city was rather deserted, perhaps because of the great war, there were few merchants in the city, only a few shops on the street were desperately opening their doors, and the clerks were lazily sitting on the threshold and yawning On the road, a few stray dogs drooped their thin bodies looking for food.

The common people are generally dressed poorly, everyone's clothes are patched, and the population is very small, the whole city looks empty, as if it has just been robbed by bandits.

The governor's mansion in Liangzhou is not much better, it is only a house with three entrances, the front hall is for judging cases, the atrium is the office space for officials, and the backyard is where the governor and his family live.

This is the shabby governor's mansion Li Qinzai has ever seen, even worse than the Li Family Courtyard in Ganjingzhuang.

After entering the Governor's Mansion, seeing Li Qinzai's strange expression, Pei Shen explained embarrassingly: "The border town is sparsely populated, so it's a bit shabby. County Bo Li forgives the crime."

Li Qinzai hummed, and said, "I have two words, one good and one bad. The bad thing is, you are right. This place is really broken and poor. It is no exaggeration for a rich and powerful kid like me to come to Guibao Land." To put it bluntly, it is really 'flavourful'."

Pei Shen's face froze, and he forced a smile.

Li Qinzai said leisurely again: "But the good thing is, Governor Pei, from the governor's mansion, you can see that you are really a clean and honest official. Of course, maybe it's because there is no money to scratch in this place."

Hearing Li Qinzai praise him for his incorruptibility, Pei Shen suddenly became happy. This person in front of him is the envoy of the emperor, referred to as "angel". Isn't a promotion and salary increase just around the corner?

He's had enough of this shitty place!
"Thank you for the compliment Li Xianbo, the next official is just like Li Xianbo said, the official is as clean as a mirror, upright and upright..." Pei Shen said happily.

Li Qinzai glanced at him, and said slowly: "If you want to say that, I still have a good word and a bad word..."

"I ask Mr. Li Xianbo to speak frankly, and the officials will listen attentively."

"The bad thing is that you have a really thick skin. The good thing is...you are very suitable for being an official with such a skin."

When Pei Shen froze, it became difficult to distinguish these words. He was hesitating whether to be angry or happy.

After entering the atrium hall, Pei Shen immediately ordered a banquet, and the food was served quickly. The dishes may be considered rich, but they are of course nothing in the eyes of the pampered Li Qinzai.

After a casual meal, Li Qinzai wiped his mouth and said to Pei Shen, "Has the Tuyuhun army retreated to the east?"

Pei Shen said: "Yes, the Tubo army is powerful, and Tuyuhun is by no means an opponent. Khan Nuohebo has sent all the young and strong men of the whole country to the front, but it is still difficult to be the front line of the Tubo army."

"'The whole country is young and strong' means that the tribes in the east of Tuyuhun who have not yet been affected by the war have also transferred the young and strong?"

"That's natural. It's not an exaggeration to say that Tuyuhun's life is hanging by a thread, and he can only take out all his wealth."

"In the country, as long as the young and strong are between 40 and [-] years old, they will all go to the battlefield to fight against the enemy, and there is no exception. Many princes and dignitaries have been filled into the army, which shows how critical the country is."

Li Qinzai hummed, and said: "Let them attack first, the Liangzhou garrison must not move without authorization, and the scouts are constantly inquiring about the military situation. When the time is right in the next few days, I will go to Tuyuhun as an envoy."

Pei Shen asked tentatively, "What Li Xianbo means when he says 'the time is ripe'..."

"It means that one day I will be lazy enough and suddenly want to be active, then the time will be ripe."

Pei Shen stared in astonishment.

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "I just came to Guibao, and we don't know much about it. When you understand what kind of virtue I am, you will definitely not be able to resist hitting me."

Pei Shenqiang laughed and said, "Uncle Li was joking, you are so funny..."

Li Qinzai sighed: "I like to joke, but that sentence just now is not a joke."

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There is really no rush to go on a mission, dog eats dog, both parties have to have a good time biting.

No matter which of the two countries is consumed, it is a good thing for Datang. As long as Datang keeps the territory of Tuyuhun out of Tubo's control, this is the only strategic purpose.

Tuyuhun was originally a so-called vassal state with two faces and three swords, and had no respect for the Tang Dynasty. Such a vassal state, it would be better to destroy it as soon as possible, and it would be safer to directly control the land in the hands of the Tang Dynasty.

So Li Qinzai simply lived in the governor's mansion.

In the past few days, scouts have been sent out continuously. In addition to inquiring about the military situation, the cause and effect of the war between the two countries must also be investigated. Er Gouzi can fight carelessly, but Li Qinzai can't send missions carelessly.

(End of this chapter)