My wife is Wu Zetian

Hearing Li Yanran's explanation, Li Hong disagreed.

You are also a princess of the Tang Dynasty. Last time you didn't secretly travel with the Longmen Escort's caravan. Now we can follow the same example and do it again.

Anyway, my father can't see it.

"It's difficult. Last time I went to Wugong County, my father was not prepared.

But with the lessons learned last time, now our every move is under the eyes of our father.

As long as there is any change, the father will be informed immediately. "

Li Yanran shook her head. Today is different from the past. Let alone Li Hong, even if she wants to travel now, it will be difficult.

"Then what you mean is that Lishan Mountain is just like the palace, it's another prison?"

Li Hong was dumbfounded. He originally thought that when he came to Lishan, the sky was high and the birds could fly. Unexpectedly, he just changed to a slightly larger cage.

"I think too much, my father and mother are actually doing it for our safety. After all, identity is something we are born with.

Although it is said that all roads lead to Rome, some people are born in Rome, and some people are born as cows and horses.

While you enjoy boundless rights, you also have to lose some things that don't matter to others.

This is reality, you can’t fight it, you can’t resist it. "

Li Yanran sighed. As the crown prince, what Li Hong lost was the freedom that ordinary people could easily squander.

"Rome? Where is Rome?"

Hearing this name, Li Hong was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Li Yanran meant.

"Before Rome, it might have been called Daqin, so the Jingsi Temple in the Tang Dynasty was called Daqin Temple.
But now it seems that the Western Rome is gone, and only the Eastern Rome is left, which seems to be called Fu Fu. "

Li Yanran was busy for a while and then shook her head.

Nestorianism is a sect that spread from Rome, and this Fu Fu is also recorded in the official national book of the Eight Classics.

"Fu Fu? Is it very powerful? How does it compare to the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Hong had almost no concept of Rome. In his impression, the Tang Dynasty was the most powerful empire in the world, and no one could compare with the Tang Dynasty.

"It may be a little worse than the Tang Dynasty, but there is a limit. After all, it is an empire that has existed for hundreds of years."

After thinking for a moment, Li Yanran also frowned.

There is no way to compare this thing. After all, the Tang Dynasty was the highest-ranking existence in the world at its peak, but there were also powerful empires in the world during the Tang Dynasty.

The Arab Empire, the Byzantine Empire and a rising Frankish Empire.

Among the three empires, the Arab Empire is considered the strongest, otherwise the Eastern Roman Empire and the Frankish Empire, which would not have been able to fight, would have no power to fight back.

Even the war between such a powerful Arab Empire and the Tang Dynasty resulted in more losses than wins. The only victory was the Battle of Hengrus, and it was also because of the mercenaries holding them back.

So if compared like this, the Tang Dynasty still beats the Eastern Roman Empire.

"Then what Sister just said is flawed. Since the Tang Dynasty was stronger than Rome, it should be said that all roads lead to Chang'an!"

Li Hong also had his hands on his hips, looking arrogant.

After all, the Tang Dynasty was the most powerful in the world. It is a lie to say that all roads lead to Rome. Chang'an is the center of the world.

"It's not impossible for you to say so! Chang'an is indeed the most prosperous place in the world!"

Li Yanran nodded, Chang'an is indeed the largest and most prosperous place in the world, and a holy land that countless people yearn for.

"Hehe, I am the best!"

Hearing his sister's affirmative answer, Li Hong also looked up to the sky and smiled.

"Well, you are the best. How about doubling today's homework?"

Li Yanran smiled at Li Hong and said slowly to him.

"Sister, don't even think about it, I won't be fooled!"

Li Hong's expression changed, and Sayazi ran outside.

"The wind is screaming!"

"Mahou, run!"

"Boss, wait for me!"

Seeing the two people walking away, Li Yanran also shook her head.

After all, they are children and they know how to play all day long.

Everything was carried out in an orderly manner. After the Tubo envoys returned to Tubo, the Tubo side was also ready to prepare.

Tubo Zanpu was furious when he learned that the Tang Dynasty was unwilling to admit its dominance in the Tuhun Valley, even to a little princess.

I immediately decided to teach Datang a lesson. Since you are unwilling, I can only learn from my grandfather and educate you with my fists.

So one hundred thousand elite Tibetan soldiers were dispatched again to support the Tibetan army fighting in the Tuhun Valley.

Su Dingfang also ran all the way and finally arrived at the intersection of Datang and Tuhun Valley.

Only [-] Tang Dynasty elite cavalry came with him, and the troops and horses promised by the Ministry of War would not arrive simultaneously until later.

In other words, Su Dingfang's current troops, in addition to the more than 1 local defenders, only have the following [-] troops under his command.

Su Dingfang made no move. He first sent people to negotiate with King Tuhun and inquire about the enemy's situation, and then sent a ranger to confirm the enemy's movements.

While doing these things, the gunpowder obtained from Li Yanran was also escorted to Su Dingfang's hands through the army.

"My lord, the Tibetan soldiers and horses who have been scouting ahead are heading towards Wuhai."

A ranger came to Su Dingfang's tent and told the news he had just discovered.

"Wu Hai, bring me Xingjun Kanyu!"

When he heard that the other party's next step was to go to Wuhai, a gleam flashed in Su Dingfang's eyes. "Here!"

Soon a marching document was sent over, and Su Dingfang and the generals also began to study it.

"Wuhai City is very important. Once it is captured by Tubo, it can be used as a logistics base and then radiate to all directions. Then we will be even more passive."

After looking at the map for a while, Su Dingfang also frowned.

This Wuhai City is a battleground, and whoever captures it will be able to take the initiative in the next battle.

"General, you don't want to lead troops to attack Wuhai, do you?"

Hearing Su Dingfang's words, the generals around him were all stunned.

They were all veterans who had followed Su Dingfang, and they had taken the risky step of running thousands of miles before, but this Tubo was not a Turk.

Neither the equipment nor the level of training of Tubo soldiers can be compared to those of the nomads.

If we attack Wuhai again, the risk will be too great.

"Yes, that's what I think! The Tubo people still don't know how fast we are. If we can seize the opportunity, we can catch them off guard."

Su Dingfang smiled slightly, his eyes full of excitement.

On the battlefield in the Western Region, he relied on this move to defeat all Turkic opponents.

Although the location has changed, this trick still works.

Historically, Su Dingfang actually arrived here in April or May, when Tibet had already established a firm foothold in Wuhai.

Even so, he also had a miraculous record of breaking [-] yuan from [-] yuan to [-] yuan that was talked about by later generations.

Now that Su Dingfang is so far ahead of schedule, he naturally has to plan carefully.

"General, we only have [-] cavalry, and we are short of troops and horses.

This place is too far from Wuhai and requires a lot of food and grass. In addition, the terrain is unfamiliar, so I'm afraid there will be problems if we send troops easily. "

A general glanced at Su Dingfang, "You have just arrived and the soldiers haven't rested yet. Are you going to send out troops again?"
Is it a bit too sloppy.

"It's okay. There is already a lot of food and grass here, which is enough to support our ten thousand cavalry expedition. Besides, we have a secret weapon this time, don't worry!"

Su Dingfang smiled slightly. It was not like he had never done these things before.

When several hundred cavalrymen attacked the Turkic king's tent, he was not a master at it.

"General, I think it's better to take a break now and send someone to investigate the situation in the direction of Wuhai. If you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in any battle."

Captain Li Hu glanced at Su Dingfang and expressed his thoughts.

They can gallop freely on the battlefield in the Western Region because they are familiar with the terrain. No matter how they walk, they will not get lost.

But there is indeed no intelligence on the situation at hand, and taking rash actions can only lead to death.

"Well, tell the soldiers to seize the time to rest and recuperate. In addition, let Tang Ming prepare the corresponding food and grass. Once the situation in Wuhai City is clearly investigated, we will set off immediately!"

Su Dingfang nodded. Although he was reckless, he was not stupid. He naturally knew to explore the terrain first.

"Here!"

"Here!"

"Here!"

A group of generals all saluted and left the military tent.

Su Dingfang looked at Kanyu in front of him, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

Now that he is here this time, he must let Tubo know that the power of the Tang Dynasty cannot be insulted.

The little Tubo had only just thought about having a fight with the Tang Dynasty, and really didn't know what to say.

When Su Dingfang was preparing to cause trouble in Tuhun Valley, something went wrong in Chang'an.

Knowing that Datang was preparing to go to war with Tuhun Valley, the grain merchants began to hoard.

After all, once the battle started, the most important thing was food, so they started to exert their efforts.

"What did you say? Can't get food?"

Li Zhi also frowned when he heard the news coming from below.

Now that the war with Tibet is about to begin, you tell me that you can't harvest food?
The Tang Dynasty is very different now from before. The Tang Dynasty is extremely wealthy now, but you actually said that you can't get food?
"Your Highness, the news that the Tang Dynasty is preparing to go to war with Tubo has spread throughout the world. Now the grain merchants have also raised their prices."

Cui Xiuye ​​was also a little helpless. Who knew these guys would dare to risk the disapproval of the world and do such a thing.

"Does it mean that the Ministry of Household Affairs doesn't have storage? It's just that they can't get enough food and grass for 3 people?"

Li Zhi looked at Cui Xiuye ​​in front of him. Could it be that the Tang Dynasty's treasury was already so scarce?

“Your Majesty, the food and fodder for the 3 people have been allocated, but the follow-up food and fodder is somewhat difficult.

After all, the war has not stopped for such a long time, and the national treasury has long been exhausted. "

Cui Xiuye ​​was also depressed. Although he was not responsible for this matter, it was a fact.

"Can't you buy it at a high price?"

Li Zhi was also a little helpless. Demand determines the market. Although there is a lot of food on the market, it is all in the hands of the big grain merchants.

He can't say that he sent troops to snatch it hard!
“If you want to buy it at a high price now, it will only cause the food on the market to skyrocket, which is very detrimental to the people’s livelihood in the empire.

The only thing that can be done is to allocate it from other places, but in that case the speed will be much slower.

General Su Dingfang is known for his rapid advance of troops, and I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up.

From what I see, this meeting should send an order to General Su Dingfang, telling him not to attack for the time being and just hold the line of defense. "