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

Chapter 537: Hongmen Banquet? Meeting with Antu
Compared with the vastness of the Sumo Tribe, the Baishan Tribe seemed a bit miserable.

While Changbai Mountain brought them countless resources, it also greatly compressed their living space.

Therefore, most of the people of the Baishan tribe built towns at the foot of the mountain.

Because the area where they are located borders the northeastern part of Goryeo, these towns are extremely densely populated.

It had the ability to contact, exchange and trade with Goryeo towns, and also had the conditions to resist the Goryeo army.

Antu.

As the main city of the Baishan tribe, it is located behind these towns.

Because there are many towns along the border, Antu is very safe.

However, it is different now.

The Sumo tribe was destroyed by Su Chen, and Chengshanzi fell into Su Chen's hands. This meant that without the support of the Sumo tribe, Antu would have to face the Tang army in Chengshanzi directly!

Qili Eduo is very annoyed now.

Because he had already received accurate news that reinforcements had arrived from the Tang army in Chengshanzi.

Let’s look at the Baishan tribe.

The main force's 20,000 elite troops have all been released.

Although they occupied a large amount of fertile land, the Baishan tribe now has no elite troops available. If the Tang army attacks, won’t they follow the same fate as the Sulu tribe?
The heads were pickled and sent to various departments for review?

Qili Eduo naturally didn't want to see such a scene.

But, how could he possibly send back the large amount of fertile land he had already obtained?

How can he let the duck that’s already in his mouth fly away?
He couldn't beat him, and he didn't want to return the favor, which made Qili Eduo a little angry.

"leader."

At this time, a burly man walked in from outside.

Qili Eduo glanced at the person who came and pointed to a chair nearby. The other party did not hesitate and sat down directly.

"Is something wrong?"

"The Tang army in Chengshanzi has sent a letter for an appointment. Please come to Chengshanzi to be our guest at noon tomorrow."

Qili Eduo raised his eyebrows. Going to visit Chengshanzi?

Hongmen Banquet?
Qili Eduo sneered, "Isn't it said that Su Chen is cruel and ruthless, and bold? If that's the case, why doesn't he dare to come to my Baishan tribe as a guest? Instead, he invites me to his Chengshanzi?"

Duomuguli smiled and said, "Su Chen is the right-hand man of the Tang Emperor after all. He is a popular figure in front of him, and his life is very precious."

Qi Li E Duo said calmly: "Then what do you think is the purpose of Su Chen inviting me to Chengshanzi this time?"

"Of course, just like before, they hope to use the strength of the Tang army to force us to voluntarily give up the land of Goryeo."

Duomuguli said calmly: "Although most of the land in Goryeo has fallen into the hands of the Tang army, the Tang army has also suffered great losses."

"Secondly, the coalition forces of Silla and Baekje are at the Han River to stop the Tang army from advancing southwards. If the Tang army engages in battle with us, once problems arise on the southern front, Su Chen and his men's good situation will be ruined."

"So, I guess they will focus on deterrence and not really send troops."

Qili Eduo thought about it and shook his head, "Su Chen is different from ordinary people. No one knows what he is thinking."

"Just like he destroyed the Turks before, this time he launched a surprise attack on Hengdao River."

Duomuguli pondered and nodded.

Su Chen's unusual way of using troops is indeed difficult to understand.

but.

"Chief, we rely on Changbai Mountain. When they send troops, we can move our tribe into Changbai Mountain."

Duomuguli said calmly: "Unless they have made up their minds and resolve to annihilate our Baishan tribe, otherwise, they don't have that much energy to continue to tangle with us."

Qi Li E Duo smiled and said, "You are right, this is our advantage."

"The Tang army's battle line has expanded too far. You must know that if you take a big step, you will easily fail!"

“Su Chen is like this now!”

"All he can do is force them by force."

"He has to think twice before actually taking action."

"Send someone to Chengshanzi and tell Su Chen directly that if he wants to take back the land of Goryeo, he should come to Antu in person."

"it is good."

Duomuguli nodded, "I just don't know if he has the courage to do it."

……

Chengshanzi.

Su Chen is studying the map.

If you want to peacefully resolve the issue of the Baishan tribe's invasion of Goryeo, it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect through rhetoric alone.

What is truly useful is the army under their command.

When words fail and communication is impossible, sending troops is undoubtedly the best option.

"Report to the prince."

"Antu has sent someone here."

Su Chen looked up, and a hint of amusement appeared on his face.

Zhishisili said with a smile: "Okay, we invited Qili Eduo. Although he didn't come himself, we arranged for someone to come."

"Your Majesty, please listen to what they say."

"nature."

soon.

The messenger arranged by Qili Eduo came to Su Chen and his companions.

"Ake, the envoy of the Baishan tribe, greets the Tang Dynasty's King of the Sides."

"Why didn't your White Mountain leader Qili Eduo come?"

"Your Highness, the leader is currently busy studying Goryeo's land issues."

Ak said calmly, "The chief has received the prince's invitation, but he is currently too busy to attend to the invitation, so he arranged for me to meet the prince."

Su Chen smiled and said, "You are studying the land issue in Goryeo, so you don't have time to see me?"

"Is he considering returning Goryeo's land to our Tang Dynasty?"

"Of course not!"

Ak said in a deep voice: "The land of Goryeo was won bit by bit by the warriors of our Baishan tribe. How can we give it away so easily?"

Zhishishili leaned forward and said in a cold voice: "Do you know that Goryeo is now under the rule of our Tang Dynasty, but your Baishan tribe suddenly sent troops when we were not prepared and seized a large area of ​​land in the northeast, but you said that you fought for it?"

Ake: "A land without a master belongs to the capable."

popping.

Zhishisili was immediately delighted, "What a great unowned land, let the capable take over."

"Are those people in towns like Zhacheng not considered human? Or do you think we have already killed King Rongliu?"

Ake shrugged and said nothing more.

Zhishisili continued, "If I lead the army now and destroy your Antu, wouldn't your Baishan tribe also become a land without a master?"

Ake's face became more serious: "General Zhishisili would not make such a stupid decision."

"madness?"

Zhishisili stood up immediately and stared at Ake with a cold face, "You don't really think that we dare not destroy your Baishan tribe?"

Ake: “…”

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, "General Zhishisili, calm down. He is just a messenger who came to deliver a message. Why get so angry with him?"

Zhishishili smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right."

Su Chen said calmly: "You came here this time not only to announce to us that those lands have become your Baishan tribe, right?"

Ake: "Your Majesty, please understand."

"I am here because our leader wants to invite you to Antu to discuss the disposal of the northeastern part of Goryeo."

Su Chen and the others all looked strange.

He wanted to invite Qili'eduo to visit Chengshanzi, but Qili'eduo did not dare to come. Instead, he arranged an envoy to invite him to visit Antu.

This is becoming more and more interesting.

Cheng Chumo teased, "General, do you think their leader is afraid?" Yuchi Baolin: "He must be afraid, otherwise why wouldn't he dare to come to Chengshanzi? Isn't it because he's worried that we will kill him directly?"

Zhishishili waved his hand and said, "Their envoy is still here. You two should stop humiliating them like this."

Ake: “…”

Zhishishili's words, which seemed like advice but were actually humiliating, made Ake extremely unhappy.

But he had no choice because Qili Eduo really didn't dare to come over.

"Invite me to discuss the disposal of the large tract of land in northeastern Goryeo..."

Su Chen knocked on the table and said with a smile: "If he is willing to return these lands to us, I don't mind taking a trip."

Ake: "How can you know the outcome if you don't go and talk to the leader in person?"

Zhou Jinlan sneered, "Then why doesn't he dare to come to Chengshanzi in person to talk to the prince? He just wants to delay time."

But Ake turned a deaf ear to him and said: "I came here for this matter. Whether the prince goes or not, he must give me an answer."

"If the prince is worried that we have ulterior motives, I can go back and tell the leader."

"Haha, what a crude way of provoking someone."

Su Chen shook his head and laughed, "However, if you want to help me, I will have to go there."

"Go back and tell Qili Eduo that I will go to Tuan tomorrow. If he is sensible, he'd better make adequate preparations for the reception and think about how to return the large tract of land in northeastern Goryeo to us."

Ake smiled and nodded: "Okay, then I'll take my leave."

After Ake left, Zhishisili and others all looked at the prince.

"Your Majesty is reckless!"

"Your Majesty shouldn't have agreed to them."

"Your Highness, Qili Eduo is obviously afraid that we will attack him, so he thought of inviting you. But how can we ensure your safety?"

Faced with the admonitions of Zhishisili and others, Su Chen calmly waved his hand.

"This matter must be made clear. Qili Eduo doesn't dare to come, so I have no choice but to go and see him."

"If he knows what's good for him and takes the initiative to return the large tracts of land in Goryeo, I wouldn't mind conferring him a title of marquis. If he doesn't, the worst that can happen is that we'll just have another fight!"

Hear the words.

Zhishisili and others immediately understood that Su Chen already had a plan in mind.

"What are your plans, my Lord?"

"Come."

Su Chen brought them to the map.

"Look here..."

Su Chen pointed to the map and said, "The reason why we are worried about the difficulty in dealing with the Baishan tribe is because they are close to Changbai Mountain. If the main force escapes to Changbai Mountain, we will be exhausted by them."

"So what I mean is that Cheng Chumo and the other two will lead their troops to leave Chengshanzi and head here today."

When everyone looked, they saw that it was the junction of Yanglian Mountain and Changbai Mountain.

Zhishishili pondered: "Your Highness, what you mean is that if we can't reach an agreement, we will immediately send troops to destroy the Baishan tribe directly?"

"Correct!"

Su Chen nodded and said, "With Cheng Chumo and his men here, we can greatly prevent the Baishan tribe from escaping to Changbai Mountain."

"Secondly, the main force of the Baishan tribe is now in Goryeo. Even if we give them time to return for reinforcement, it will take three to five days."

"So, if Qili Eduo doesn't know what's good for him, we will just slaughter the Baishan tribe and capture all his 20,000 elite soldiers at the foot of Changbai Mountain!"

……

The next day, noon.

Su Chen, accompanied by Sun Qiang and others, rode to Antu City of the Baishan tribe.

As the main city of the Baishan tribe, Antu City is naturally far larger than ordinary cities.

It is worth mentioning that, unlike the Hengdao River of the Sumo Tribe, the Antu City of the Baishan Tribe was built with stones.

After all, they are close to Changbai Mountain, and mining stones here is simpler and easier than other places.

Outside Antu City.

Qili Eduo gave Su Chen enough face and went out of the city to greet him personally.

After seeing Su Chen riding here with only a few dozen people, he couldn't help feeling a little strange.

Isn't this guy a little too bold?
He dared to come to Antu with only dozens of personal soldiers. Wasn't he afraid that he would take this opportunity to detain Su Chen and others?

"Qili Eduo, the leader of the Baishan tribe, leads his soldiers to welcome the Tang Dynasty's King of Stands Together."

"You are too polite, Chief."

Su Chen smiled and dismounted from his horse, then came to Qili Eduo.

Qili Eduo: "Heroes emerge young, and Your Majesty is young and promising. As far as I know, Your Majesty is the number one heterosexual king in the Tang Dynasty."

Su Chen: "Chief, you are joking. In my opinion, you are the best among all the Mohe tribes. It's a pity that the existence of Changbai Mountain has greatly restricted the development of the Baishan tribe."

"Hahahaha, Your Highness is joking, you are joking."

After some business exchanging, Qili Eduo enthusiastically pulled Su Chen into Antu.

Along the way, quite a few people stopped to watch out of curiosity, and quite a few people were somewhat hostile.

after all.

The news of the destruction of the Sumo tribe has spread.

Moreover, the head of Qiqi Zhongxiang, the leader of the Suomote tribe, was sent to them for admiration. How could they not know that the seemingly kind young man in front of them was the murderer who massacred the Suomote tribe?
Enter the hall.

Qili Eduo enthusiastically pulled Su Chen to sit at the same table with him, but was rejected by Su Chen.

Qili'eduo didn't say much and arranged Su Chen to sit in the first seat on the left. As for the personal soldiers brought by Su Chen, except Sun Qiang and Jin Yong, the others naturally stayed outside and were taken care of by someone.

"Play music and dance."

Qili'eduo clapped his hands, and the musicians who had been prepared long ago began to play. One by one, graceful girls from the Baishan tribe walked in quickly and began to dance gracefully.

Qili Eduo smiled and picked up the wine glass, "Your Majesty, please drink this glass to the full."

"First come, Chief."

Su Chen raised his glass with a smile.

"Okay, okay, let's drink together. Let's drink together."

Qili Eduo knew what Su Chen was afraid of, so he laughed and drank the wine in the glass.

Su Chen was also not vague and did not spill a drop of wine.

"it is good!"

"Your Majesty has a good alcohol tolerance."

Qili Eduo smiled and clapped his hands, saying, "I received the invitation from the prince before, but due to trivial matters, I was unable to go to Chengshanzi in person. I hope the prince will not blame me."

"Didn't I come today?"

Su Chen chuckled, "I heard that the leader is busy dealing with the large area of ​​land in northeastern Goryeo. I wonder if the leader has dealt with it now?"

Qili Eduo said with a hint of meaning: "I am not afraid of the prince's ridicule for saying this. Our Baishan tribe is not like other tribes. We are sandwiched in the Changbai Mountain area and live in mountains and forests."

"Now that we have suddenly acquired a large piece of fertile land in Goryeo, everyone in the tribe is cheering and rejoicing. We can finally move out of this barren land."

Su Chen nodded to show that he understood.

Qili Eduo: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has a vast territory and abundant resources. Why are you eyeing this piece of land in northeastern Goryeo?"

Su Chen sighed, "It's not that I haven't thought about giving up this piece of land, but I came here on orders, and King Rongliu was captured alive, but a piece of Goryeo's territory was robbed by the leader..."

When Su Chen was halfway through his words, everyone understood what he meant.

Just when they were about to take over the entire country, they suddenly took action and reaped some of the fruits.

Who wouldn’t be angry if this happened to them?

not to mention.

Su Chen is also the youngest and most popular prince in the Tang Dynasty!
Now, he has more than 100,000 soldiers under his command. Even if he takes out the 40,000 or 50,000 soldiers on the southern front, there are still 50,000 soldiers available on Chengshanzi.

It can be said that Su Chen wanted to talk because he was giving them face. If he didn't want to talk, the 50,000-strong army at the gates of the city would be enough to give them a headache.

"If His Majesty knew about this, I would have a hard time explaining it."

(End of this chapter)