Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 316 My father’s blood does not allow me to be afraid of death!

East Palace.

Yu Zhining placed a memorial in front of Li Chengqian.

"Prince, this is a report from the Ministry of War about the whereabouts of Wang Xuance and others. Please take a look."

"It moves very quickly."

Li Chengqian picked up the memorial and started to look through it.

The above detailed the division of the official positions of Wang Xuance and Xue Li, and also made detailed divisions of the more than 2,000 people they led.

Among them, Wang Xuance and Xue Li held the highest official positions.

Both of them had experience in leading troops, so they were appointed as sixth-rank Zhaowu colonels.

Although the remaining people had no experience in leading troops, thanks to their mastery of advanced weapons such as muskets and grenades, each of them was promoted to the rank of eighth-rank deputy lieutenant.

of course.

Except for Wang Xuance and the other two, the rest of the people do not have real power.

The main focus is teaching.

Cooperate with the generals on duty to train a group of useful soldiers.

Li Chengqian nodded. "The division is very detailed and the arrangement is very appropriate. Let the Ministry of War do it."

Yu Zhining nodded and took the memorial that Li Chengqian had read.

"Has the Ministry of War come up with a plan for sending troops to assist Yanqi?"

"We are discussing it."

Yu Zhining hesitated for a moment, "Does the prince really want to arrange for Su Chen to go?"

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Why not?"

Yu Zhining: "Prince, Su Chen does not hold any official position after all. When he accompanied the Crown Prince to Suzhou to provide disaster relief, he could be said to be the Crown Prince's counselor."

"But now that the army is dispatched, in what capacity will Su Chen go?"

"Advisor."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Like me."

Yu Zhining frowned, "But there is a lot of controversy over this matter in the Ministry of War."

A person who knows nothing about military affairs possesses extremely amazing power. This is an unimaginable disaster for any army.

Haven’t you seen that history books are filled with names of innocent people?
Li Chengqian looked as if he had expected this, "Controversy is inevitable."

"The reason why I want to arrange for him to go to Yanqi is actually because I have some selfish motives."

"Selfish?"

"good."

Li Chengqian sighed, "After that day, people's opinions of me were mixed. Now that Yanqi has asked for help, it is an opportunity."

Use this battle to prove your ability?
Yu Zhining nodded thoughtfully, "Prince, even if Su Chen hadn't gone, dealing with the Western Turks and the King of Gaochang would be a piece of cake."

"Don't be careless."

After Li Chengqian reminded him, he said again: "This is my second selfish desire."

"I had asked him earlier if he was willing to join the East Palace to help me, but he refused."

"now……"

"I want him to handle this matter beautifully and settle the issues of the Western Regions."

At this point, Li Chengqian joked, "His methods cannot be fully utilized in the Tang Dynasty, but he won't have to be restricted there."

"Secondly, his two achievements in providing disaster relief in Suzhou and suppressing the rebellion in the Western Regions are enough for him to serve as an official in the court."

Yu Zhining suddenly realized.

The prince not only wanted to handle the Yanchi incident cleanly and beautifully, but more importantly, he wanted to give some credit to Su Chen.

He was able to provide disaster relief in Suzhou through civil means, and to quell rebellions in the Western Regions through military means.

If such a man of both literary and martial talents were promoted out of the ordinary and appointed as an official in the court, how many people would object?
What the Tang Dynasty lacked the least was tolerance.

Haven’t you seen that there are thousands of merchants in the West Market, fine grape wine in the luminescent cups, and Hu people wearing Hanfu (Chinese costumes) walking everywhere?

Once Su Chen handles this matter beautifully, his reputation among the people will be enough to support him to enter the court.

There was no need for the prince to even ask, as there were many people who would take the initiative to recommend.

"But……"

Yu Zhining hesitated for a moment, "Will he agree?"

Li Chengqian rubbed his head and said frankly, "I am also thinking about this issue."

Yu Zhining: “…”

"How about I go and inform him?"

Li Chengqian waved his hand, "Forget it. If he agrees, that would be the best. If he doesn't agree, that's fine. Let's deal with the current situation first."

"The prince is wise."

……

Prince's residence.

study.

Su Chen leaned back in his chair, staring at the candle flame as it slowly exploded.

Go to the Western Regions.

Of course it’s impossible that I went there to play.

The issues of Gaochang and Western Turks must be resolved, besides that...

Su Chen sighed and closed his eyes. All of a sudden, he was thinking, what is the point of me becoming an official?
After pondering for a moment, Su Chen stood up and walked to the map.

Yanqi, Gaochang, Loulan, Jingjue...

Su Chen's fingers moved along the names of the countries in the Western Regions, little by little, and then a slight curve appeared on the corner of his mouth. Then he drew all the countries in the Western Regions in a circle with his fingers and picked up the pen to write.

Anxi Protectorate!
The ancient kingdom of Loulan, the Western Regions Hu Ji, the Queen of Jingjue...

I have to see it with my own eyes.

Uh.

The Queen of Jingjue doesn’t know whether it is real or fake.

But before that, we need to prepare the personnel.

Thinking of this, Su Chen couldn't help but laugh. Li Chengqian's arrangement was really thoughtful.

He released Lu Fei and the others early, probably because he wanted them to protect him as he went to Yanqi.

in this way.

I will give you a big gift!
The next morning, Su Chen called Lu Fei and others.

"Son."

"Send a message to Cen Wenzhao and order him to prepare two hundred elite soldiers to follow me to the Western Regions!"

Hear the words.

Lu Fei and the others showed joy on their faces, "Master, have you decided?"

"Decided."

Su Chen nodded, "It's just a trip. If we go faster, we can get there before the crown prince ascends the throne."

"I'll make arrangements right away!"

Lu Fei nodded immediately and went down to inform Cen Wenzhao.

Su Chen's eyes fell on Jin Yong, "Are you going back to Jiangnan this time, or are you going to the Western Regions with me?"

Jin Yong chuckled: "Sir, I am a bad person, and I live on the edge of a knife! The glamorous world of Jiangnan, with its intrigues and deceptions, is really not suitable for me."

Su Chen nodded and said, "For the time being, let Du He handle all the affairs of Jiangnan Road."

"it is good!"

Although Jin Yong returned to Chang'an City, the grocery store was still managed by people he arranged.

However, there are special channels for correspondence. Once Jin Yong leaves, the news sent from Jiangnan Road must be sent to the Eastern Palace.

Du He is undoubtedly a good candidate.

When Su Chen looked at Sun Qiang, Sun Qiang grinned, "Sir, you know me. The prince asked me to stay by your side to protect your safety."

"If you go to the Western Regions, what kind of protection would that be if I stayed in Chang'an?"

Su Chen smiled immediately.

Sun Qiang continued, "In fact, I would rather go to the Western Regions to see the Western Region Hu Ji and taste the Western Region wine."

The smile on Su Chen's face froze for a moment. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Great minds think alike."

Cao Yuan and others burst out laughing.

Su Chen waved his hand, "Okay, stop laughing, don't you want to?"

For an instant.

Cao Yuan and the others all showed an expression on their faces that all men understand.

There were Hu girls in Chang'an, but most of them frequented prostitutes and were average-looking. Those who were a little bit pretty had already been taken into the bedrooms of high-ranking officials.

Most of what Sun Qiang and his friends could see were "ordinary stuff".

This time they are going to the Western Regions, they have to go straight to Huanglong and kill Hu Ji at her home, right?

"Go prepare your weapons."

Su Chen said something to Cao Yuan and the others, who nodded and left.

After thinking about it, Su Chen said to Sun Qiang: "Go prepare some gifts, and some nice jewelry and so on."

Sun Qiang: "Sir, are you going to the brothel?"

Su Chen rolled his eyes and said, "Go to the Jiangxia Palace."

Sun Qiang: “Understood!”

……

Jiangxia Prince's Mansion.

Su Chen was warmly welcomed into the mansion by Li Jingheng.

“Brother Su, how could I say that you are so amazing!”

Li Jingheng sighed repeatedly, "I really didn't expect that you would do such an earth-shattering thing!"

Su Chen shook his head: "Let's not talk about the past."

Li Jingheng smiled and nodded. Earth-shaking events do need to be promoted, but this is after all a matter of reputation for the royal family.

Although he is also considered to be of the royal family, when he learned about this, he wished he could stand under the Xuanwu Gate with Prince Su Chen.

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil. "Okay, okay, but considering the relationship between us, it's not too much to ask for a small request, right?"

"any request?"

Su Chen raised his eyebrows.

"Brother Su, where is Brother Su?"

At this time, Li Jingren, who got the news, ran over excitedly and hugged Su Chen, "Brother Su, Brother Su, do you still have your kite? Give me one to play with!"

Su Chen pushed Li Jingren's head away speechlessly, "Those are all confidential information of the Ministry of Industry, how could they be leaked so easily?"

"Is it really not possible?"

"No way!"

Hearing this, Li Jingren immediately let go of Su Chen in disappointment.

Li Jingheng also nodded repeatedly, "That's right, Brother Su is right, Jingren, don't make trouble, go, go, go study."

Li Jingren pursed his lips, "There's no benefit, and you still want to see my sister?"

Li Jingheng raised his eyebrows, made a face, and ran away slowly.

"Brother Su, don't be angry..."

"Not really."

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, and saw Li Xueyan wearing a white snow fox cotton coat and a hibiscus cloud pleated skirt. Her shoulders were slender and her waist was too thin to be held in one hand. Her skin was as white as jade and very pitiful. Her jade arms were wrapped in a light gauze, and her eyes were full of resentment like a deep pool. She walked towards him slowly.

She looks just like the heroine slowly walking out of an anime.

But Li Jingren, who was following her and pulling her sleeve, spoiled the mood a bit. When Li Xueyan turned around, she slammed his head and bounced him away.

"Brother Su?"

Li Jingheng smiled and poked Su Chen who was in a daze, "Are you amazed?"

Su Chen nodded slowly. Li Xueyan usually dressed in formal attire, but occasionally she would dress like a lady, which was indeed an eye-opener.

"Master Su."

"The county lord."

"Don't just stand there like an idiot. Go in and warm yourself up."

Li Jingheng happily pulled Su Chen and walked into the main hall.

The room was as warm as spring.

Li Jingheng took the warm tea from the stove beside him and poured a cup of tea for Su Chen.

"Brother Jingheng was interrupted by Jingren just now when he was halfway through his words. I wonder what Brother Jingheng wanted to say?"

"Go with the army!"

"...?"

Su Chen raised his eyebrows.

Li Jingheng said in a deep voice: "I hope Brother Su can help introduce me to the Crown Prince, so that I can follow the army to the expedition!"

Su Chen looked strange: "Why does Brother Jing Heng have such an idea?"

Li Jingheng said in a deep voice: "I don't want to live in my father's shadow all my life!"

"Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin, they have already joined the list of people going on this expedition!"

The people of the Tang Dynasty were simple and honest, and each of them valued martial arts.

Especially the descendants of military generals, most of them have been practicing martial arts since childhood, hoping to achieve fame and honor immediately, rather than being asked, "So you are the son of so-and-so," when introducing themselves to others. How disrespectful.

Su Chen nodded in understanding and sighed, "My father's achievements are enough to allow me to live a life of luxury, but my father's bloodline does not allow me to be greedy for life and fear death and indulge in the land of pleasure."

Li Jingheng stood up excitedly and grabbed Su Chen's hand, "Yes, yes, yes! Brother Su is absolutely right!"

"Brother Su, you are truly my confidant!"

"..."

Su Chen smiled and pulled his hand back, "But Brother Jing Heng, once we go to the Western Regions, the battlefield will be dangerous. Even I am not sure that I can escape unscathed..."

"Brother Su, if I were afraid of death, why would I take the initiative to ask to join the army?"

"understood."

Su Chen nodded and turned his gaze to Li Xueyan, "Does the prince know about this?"

Li Xueyan nodded slightly: "My father knew about this and praised him, but he did not agree to let him join the army."

Su Chen: "..."

That's why he brought this up to me.

Su Chen pondered, "Brother Jingheng, we are going to join the army and go to war after all, so we have to listen to the prince's opinion."

Li Jingheng was immediately unhappy. "Brother Su, we are close friends, how can you not understand me?"

Su Chen: "I understand, but if I take you away, I'm afraid the prince will come to my door with a knife."

Li Jingheng: “…”

"will not."

"I'm sure."

The sudden voice stunned Su Chen and the other two.

Looking over, Li Dao Zong walked in from outside the door, "Su Chen, you said it very well."

"Father."

"Since you are really determined to join the army, then go ahead."

Li Dao Zong patted Li Jingheng's shoulder with relief and said, "Go and prepare. The journey to the Western Regions is dangerous. Your future depends on your luck."

"Thank you father!"

Li Jingheng was overjoyed.

"Xueyan, you should go back first. I want to talk to him for a while."

"Okay father."

Li Xueyan stood up and left with Li Jingheng.

After watching them leave, Li Dao Zong finally sighed, "A grown-up son is no longer under the control of his mother."

Su Chen smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. There shouldn't be any problem dealing with Gaochang Kingdom this time."

"It is not the small country of Gaochang that I am worried about."

Li Dao Zong glanced at Su Chen and asked, "How much do you know about Western Turks?"

Su Chen shook his head. "I don't know much about Western Turks. I just heard that they were constantly attacking each other."

Li Dao Zong nodded, "You are right, Western Turks are indeed like that."

"Since last year, the Western Turks have been engaged in a series of wars. First, Yugushe was established as Yibi Duolu Khan, and he fought a great battle with Dilishi, but the outcome was inconclusive. So, the two sides divided the land with the Ile River as the boundary."

"This year, Dilishi's minister Shilifa Tutun colluded with Yugusa to rebel, and Dilishi fled to Bakhchiara. There are rumors that Dilishi has died there. The Nushibi tribe appointed his brother's son, Bobusiqin, as Yibishaboluyehu Khan."

"Yibishabhārayehu Khan established his capital on the north side of the Suihe River and called it Nanting..."

Li Daozon told all the news he knew.

Although Su Chen did not state that he was going to join the army, Li Dao Zong still gave him extremely detailed information.

This seems to be a tacit understanding between men.

Only after Li Dao Zong finished speaking did Su Chen slowly ask, "So, the one who attacked Yiwu this time was Yibi Duolu Khan Yugushe?"

Li Daozong nodded, "Yes, Yu Gushe annexed Nanting and defeated Tokharistan in the west. His generals and soldiers are all brave. If not, how could they dare to attack Yiwulu so easily?"

"Have you received any information on how many soldiers are available?"

"At present, we only know that Yu Gushe has announced that he has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. Of course, this is just Yu Gushe's exaggeration. However, I think that more than 100,000 soldiers and horses should be easy to deploy. After all, the Turks have many skilled soldiers."

"How many troops does the prince plan to dispatch?"

"Twenty thousand."

"...?"

Su Chen raised his eyebrows.

Isn't this a joke?

When he dealt with the 50,000-strong Tibetan army outside Songzhou, he arranged 30,000 elite soldiers, not counting the border guards of Songzhou.

Now facing Yu Gushe’s army of more than 100,000 soldiers, he dispatched 20,000 troops?

Li Dao Zong said with a smile: "Once the 20,000-strong army shows up, Yu Gu will definitely be cautious. Once he goes to war with us, he will have to face the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Tang Dynasty."

"I don't think he would be so arrogant."

Su Chen nodded in understanding. The 20,000 troops represented the Tang Dynasty!

If Yu Gushe dares to attack the 20,000 Tang troops, then there is nothing more to say, just do it!
With the deeds of his senior Jie Li as an example, Yu Gushe should not be blinded by greed and use the strength of more than a dozen tribes to resist the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Tang Dynasty.

"How many troops does Gaochang have?"

"It should be around 10,000 or 20,000, right? Maybe even less..."

Li Dao Zong pondered, shook his head and said: "I am not very clear about the military strength of these small countries. Perhaps you can ask Roshan and others, they should know more than me."

Good guy.

It's a small country with not many troops, so we just don't take it seriously, right?
Is this the arrogance of the Tang Dynasty generals?

Admired.

Su Chen gave a thumbs up in admiration, "The prince is indeed a brave warrior on the battlefield."

Li Dao Zong waved his hand indifferently, "When you have experienced the fighting of tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of people, you will not think they are that powerful."

"The reason why I sent Jing Heng Xue Yan away just now is actually because there is something I want you to keep in mind."

"Your Majesty, are you worried about Brother Jingheng's safety?"

Li Dao Zong sighed, "It would be a complete lie to say that I'm not worried."

"I understand your Majesty's feelings."

Su Chen said with a smile: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I promise that even if Brother Jing Heng dies, he will only die before me."

"Ok?"

Li Dao Zong was stunned, staring at Su Chen in a daze. It took him a long time to digest Su Chen's words and come back to his senses. He looked Su Chen up and down, "No wonder they say that dishonest businessmen are dishonest businessmen. All businessmen are dishonest. I think you also have such a unique wisdom."

"Prince Liao Zan."

"...Okay, let's go talk to Xueyan."

Li Dao Zong waved his hand, and Su Chen stood up and left with a smile.

Watching Su Chen leave, Li Dao Zong shook his head and picked up the teacup, "What a good one to die in front of you, smooth talker, I just hope you return safely."

ps: I wish you all a happy National Day, and all the brothers and sisters who are returning home are safe and sound

(End of this chapter)