The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

Destined?

Chen Huai'an neither confirmed nor denied this statement.

He admitted that the old woman had some skills. At the very least, since Feng Qiao'er had married him, he would take care of the Feng family no matter what happened in the future.

Preserving the Feng family's legacy should not be a problem.

Developing Lingnan... is no problem at all.

Because this is what everyone wants to see.

The problem is that Chen Huai'an has absolutely no feelings for Feng Qiao'er, and he can't say he likes her.

I believe Feng Qiao'er felt the same way.

Judging from their previous interactions, Feng Qiao'er was clearly not an ordinary woman; she wouldn't act on a whim just because he was good-looking.

In fact, when the two sat down to talk, they didn't mention anything romantic or sentimental; they only talked about interests.

The marriage was purely for mutual benefit; there was nothing more to it!

"..."

"Speaking of which, the wedding should be set for next June, right?" Chen Huai'an said.

Feng Zhidai nodded without asking further questions: "Yes, His Majesty's decree should be issued soon, and the marriage will be considered settled."

"Once we get married next year, my father should be able to deal with those people and be free to come to Chang'an to report on his duties and discuss sending troops to the Turks."

Chen Huai'an asked in surprise, "You really intend to send 20,000 troops as the vanguard?"

"With you here, and with His Majesty facilitating my marriage with Feng... Qiao'er, it shouldn't have come to this."

"I understand, and His Majesty is well aware that things are not peaceful in Lingnan. I have never mentioned this to anyone, and the Feng family does not need to go to such lengths."

"It's different." Feng Zhidai smiled. "With me as a hostage and your marriage to my younger sister, His Majesty can certainly rest assured."

"But that doesn't prove the value of the Feng family."

"You are indeed very talented, but you are still young and lack experience in many things."

Feng Zhidai looked up at the swirling snow and said, "People may have prejudices about the Lingnan region, saying it is a place of miasma, heat, and teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts."

Even His Majesty sometimes shouts about exiling people to Lingnan.

"The true situation in Lingnan is clear to those who understand."

"Our Feng family has 20,000 troops at our disposal, and if we wanted to gather more, we could easily raise 50,000!"

"That's 50,000 troops, and in a place like Lingnan. If you don't prove your worth, what makes you think you can command them?"

"Oh, I see." Chen Huai'an suddenly realized, and at the same time, he also realized his own shortcomings.

He had only been in this world for a short time, and even though he had been in a high position for quite some time and had grown too quickly in many aspects, he still didn't understand enough about the intricacies of military power.

Feng Zhidai's meaning was clear: they wanted to fight not to prove they had no intention of rebelling, but to prove their worth.

Chen Huai'an understood this perfectly.

Li Shimin is currently consolidating military and financial power.

It was his suggestion that came about.

It's estimated that within two days, the regional princes will be stripped of their power.

Under these circumstances, Feng Ang naturally had to take action to temporarily preserve his military power and status.

He didn't want to rebel, but he also didn't want to lose his confidence.

Otherwise, those people he offended in the past could have killed him!

"So, you've made up your mind to send troops?" Chen Huai'an couldn't help but ask. "Are you providing your own supplies?"

"......"

An incredulous look appeared in Feng Zhidai's eyes as he stared at Chen Huai'an, unable to hold back any longer.

"No, we've already volunteered to deploy 20,000 troops as the vanguard, and you still expect us to provide our own supplies?"

"Are you even human?"

Chen Huai'an said in a serious tone, "The problem is that the imperial court is currently under great financial pressure. As the Minister of Revenue..."

"What if... it affects my younger sister's dowry?"

"On another note!" Chen Huai'an said with a broad smile, "My father-in-law is so dedicated. Knowing that the court is facing difficulties, he even volunteered to lead 20,000 troops as the vanguard."

"Making my father-in-law prepare his own food supplies is really going too far."

"The imperial court should be responsible for providing the grain and provisions!"

Feng Zhidai: "..."

He was so angry he laughed.

Sometimes, he really wondered what kind of person Chen Huai'an was.

He can leave people speechless at first meeting, but then he can recite a poem and make them feel that he is incredibly talented.

He could speak eloquently and persuasively in front of His Majesty and many ministers, winning everyone's respect.

Dedicated to the country and its people.

Now they've turned around and put on a shameless act again.

It's truly unpredictable.

If Chen Huai'an knew what Feng Zhidai was thinking, he would definitely scoff at it.

face?

How much is that worth?

Now he's not alone anymore; he has a large family to support, needs to save up for Xiaohe's dowry, and he himself will have to get married in the future.

Who would complain about not having enough money?

Feng Zhidai said helplessly, "Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged on your dowry. I just hope you won't wrong your little sister."

Chen Huai'an opened his mouth, wanting to make a promise, but in the end he couldn't say it and could only nod.

To be honest, he was somewhat moved.

Getting married in this era is truly something else.

There is no bride price, only betrothal gifts, and the family will also provide the same dowry, or even a more generous dowry.

He asks for nothing, only that his daughter will not be mistreated after marrying into the family.

Chen Huai'an shook his head, dismissing these unimportant thoughts, and pondered, "You have your own reasons for sending troops, I won't say anything more, the imperial court will provide the necessary provisions."

"The problem is that while the vanguard is the vanguard, the decision to send troops to the Eastern Turks may not be made by your Feng family. You should be prepared for that."

Feng Zhidai immediately replied, "If the commander is Li Jing, then we have no doubts!"

Chen Huai'an understood.

Li Jing, the God of War!

Everyone has to admit it.

Throughout history, those skilled in warfare have not achieved great feats.

Li Jing is a representative figure among them.

He was not like the Marquis of Champion, who made a thousand-mile raid in just a few days and was the bravest in the army, nor was he like Zhang Liao, whose eight hundred elite soldiers reduced Sun Quan to ten thousand.

Others' battles are full of twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful, but Li Jing's battles are very simple, with no highlights, just two steps.

Find the target, then break through it!

The three extraordinary figures of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty were Li Shimin, Qin Qiong, and Li Jing.

One could easily embed any fierce general in the ground, making others think that Qin Qiong's opponent was too weak; the other could easily break through the enemy army, similarly making people think that Li Jing's opponent was too weak.

If you really get to know them, you'll find that it's not that their opponents are too weak, but that they are simply too strong.

It's so powerful it's practically a game-changer!

In both of these aspects, no one can argue with these two individuals.

Chen Huai'an smiled and shook his head: "Li Jing was already here, and with you all added, it seems that Jieli of the Eastern Turks is destined to come to Chang'an to dance."

Feng Zhidai curled his lip: "The Eastern Turkic Khaganate was indeed a great threat in the past, but now that it's fragmented, what waves can it still stir up?"

"Compared to these things... I am more concerned about the development of Lingnan."

"In this regard, it's up to you."

"......"