Chapter 73 Black and White General

Chapter 73 Black and White General

Chapter 73 Black and White General

"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and wish to ask about His Royal Highness' health!"

Zhang Sizheng and Hegan Chengji knelt on the ground and saluted with great respect.

"Get up!"

Li Chengqian said calmly.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

The two men stood up and stood respectfully.

Li Chengqian glanced at them and said, "Not bad, you are much more capable and calm."

For almost three months, the two men traveled around, recruited knights, set up the East Factory, and even went to Tibet in person to plant spies and instigate the Tibetan nobles to rebel.

It can be said that they have experienced many dangers and suffered enough.

His skin was rough and his cheeks were dark, a complete change from before.

It can be seen that all of them were done.

Even Hegan Chengji, who was in charge of the money, did not slack off or act insincerely.

"Your Highness, I dare not slack off in this important matter. I will do my best to live up to your trust."

Hegan Chengji bowed and said.

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Tell me about the situation in Tubo."

"Yes!"

After three months of hard work by the two men, using money to pave the way and promising wealth, the East Factory had recruited more than a thousand rangers and suitable personnel.

The focus is on the Tubo direction. People who have adapted to the Tubo environment can enter with various identities. They do not need to disguise themselves too much and can just conceal their identities.

As part of the intelligence transmission, they set up strongholds in the border cities of Tang Dynasty.

There is also a group of people who are secretly working to go to Xueyantuo, Goryeo, etc.

Of course, a lot of money was spent.

At first there were two boxes, and then five more boxes were taken out one after another, making a total of seven boxes of money, which was enough to build the East Factory in a proper manner.

If it weren't for the money, the East Factory wouldn't have been able to expand so quickly.

During this period, Zhang Sizheng and Hegan Chengji would report in detail.

"Your Highness, after Lu Dongzan returned from our Tang Dynasty, Songtsen Gampo was very angry."

"One of the noble leaders we bribed said that Songtsen Gampo wanted them to secretly mobilize troops and wait until the cold winter is over and the weather warms up before sending troops to invade the border and take revenge on the Tang Dynasty."

Zhang Sizheng said.

"Is the person reliable?" Li Chengqian asked.

The climate is cold winter.

The Tang Dynasty had to survive the winter, and Tubo had to survive the winter even more.

It was impossible for them to launch an offensive against the Tang Dynasty in winter.

In that case, both supplies and personnel will be under great pressure.

The Tang Dynasty took advantage of its rest to wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, and defended the city, which actually gave it a great chance of winning.

If Songtsen Gampo gets carried away and attacks, the Tang Dynasty can only accept the military achievement with tears.

Even in the middle of winter, there are still people coming to bring warmth.

So enthusiastic.

Of course, even if we take a step back and say that Tubo wants to launch a light attack, there is no need to worry.

With light equipment and no supplies, it is impossible to fight a protracted war, let alone capture a city.

"Your Highness, this nobleman is absolutely reliable."

Hegan Chengji said: "This Tibetan noble is called Angsun. He has admired our Tang culture for a long time and yearns for the Tang Dynasty."

"He is a noble of the Qiongbao clan. Although his position is not high, he is quite trusted by Ang Riqiong."

Li Chengqian was determined to take action against Tubo, so he started to understand the situation in Tubo.

Although Songtsen Gampo established a kingdom, in fact, many old ministers were still there.

The Qiongbao clan, Bangse was the first powerful prime minister of Tubo, and was eventually forced to commit suicide by Songtsen Gampo. His son, Angri Qiong, carried his head to see Songtsen Gampo to plead for mercy, and only then did he let the Qiongbao clan go.

"Can he influence Ang Riqiong?"

Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes slightly and asked.

Tubo was not a monolithic entity, so Songtsen Gampo still had to use an iron fist to suppress it.

All it takes is some discord. What could be more likely to bring down a kingdom than internal strife?

As long as there is chaos within Tubo, the Tang Dynasty can drive out the tigers and wolves and let them kill each other.

An unstable and chaotic Tubo is in the long-term interests of the Tang Dynasty.

He suddenly felt a little annoyed. Why would Li Er let Lu Dongzan go back?

If Songtsen Gampo's arm were cut off first, his control over Tubo would definitely be greatly reduced. Would he dare to send troops to the Tang Dynasty easily?
The house became a mess.

But the people have already gone back, so there is no point in saying these things.

"Not sure yet."

Hegan Chengji whispered: "However, we can push in this direction." "Angsun is greedy for money and admires our Tang Dynasty. If we let him secretly win over a group of people, maybe he can be influenced."

Li Chengqian said: "Money is not a problem. As long as it can be solved with money, let's do it."

"Tell this Anson that as long as he obeys, he will do what he is told."

"I will allow his whole family to enter the Tang Dynasty. I will personally welcome him and grant him a title."

If it’s a free promise, just make it.

The people are still in Tubo. We can win them over with just a promise. There is no need to hesitate.

Often, such small roles can play an unexpectedly big role.

All he paid was money and a title.

Should I ask Li Er for this money when the time comes?

"By the way, we must find out when the weather warms up and when Tubo can send out its troops."

"Yes!"

After giving a few casual instructions, Li Chengqian wanted to let them leave.

Hegan Chengji said flatteringly: "Your Highness, we happened to meet a hunter on the way back and bought a bear cub from him."

"I thought of presenting it to His Highness so that he can pass his time in his spare time."

Li Chengqian gave him a strange look.

Give him a pet?
If the censor knew about this, wouldn't he be impeached for causing the prince to lose his ambition due to his indulgence in pleasure?
"what?"

"Your Highness will know when you see it."

Hegan Chengji turned around and went out, and came back in a few moments later accompanied by two eunuchs.

A small iron cage holds a little creature that is clearly black and white.

He was timid and cowardly, hiding in the corner with a look of fear in his eyes, trembling.

"panda?"

Li Chengqian was pleasantly surprised and stepped forward with joy at seeing prey.

Giant panda cubs.

At this moment in the Tang Dynasty, it is no longer a national treasure animal.

Seeing Li Chengqian's reaction, Hegan Chengji and Zhang Sizheng looked at each other and were quite happy.

This pet was the right gift.

"it is good."

"I'll take this guy in."

The little one was neither too big nor too small. Li Chengqian teased it for a while and liked it more and more the more he looked at it.

"You guys go down first."

"Follow the order!"

The two men left quickly, and Li Chengqian picked up the cub, babbling.

"Ha ha!"

"What should I call you?"

"In this way, I grant you the title of General Black and White."

Li Chengqian said: "Go, find an animal trainer. I want to raise the Black and White General myself!"

Chi You used you as a mount and was defeated by Xuan Yuan.

Today I treat you as my general, can I still defeat you?

Before the great defeat, I will kill you first.

"Aye, what is this?"

Li Xiang and Chang Sun Chong came in together. When they saw the panda cubs, their eyes lit up.

What can he see in this palace?

I am extremely curious about new things.

"Haha."

"This is the black and white general I just got today."

Li Chengqian said proudly: "From now on, it will be like a great general, guarding the house for me..."

"Brother Chong, you are only the prince's household steward, and this is my great general, don't you show courtesy?"

Li Chengqian said jokingly.

"Hey, Your Highness, is there such a young general?"

Chang Sun Chong looked embarrassed.

"You... I don't know how Changle tolerates you. You don't understand romance at all."

"go away."

(End of this chapter)