In the final analysis, no matter how cruel and fierce the current war is, it is nothing more than a military remonstrance. Its purpose is to redistribute the interests of the court rather than completely change the dynasty. It doesn't matter whether Cheng Chubi lives or dies, but he is Cheng Yaojin's son after all. Once Cheng Chubi dies in the encirclement and suppression, Cheng Yaojin will definitely be furious, which will affect Li Ji who is still waiting to see...
At present, Li Ji is carrying hundreds of thousands of troops to Luoyang and is about to enter Guanzhong via Hulao. His position is enough to influence the situation in Chang'an. This is the existence that Changsun Wuji is most afraid of.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a long time.
Although Changsun Anye was killed, some of his soldiers escaped and brought back the process and results of Changsun Anye's discussions with Li Ji. Although Li Ji did not agree to Changsun Anye's solicitation, his words were unclear and vague, and he had the intention of watching the fire from the other side.
It can be concluded that Li Ji does not have much inclination towards which party to help, and only wants to gain greater benefits through this matter.
Li Ji is not keen on power. Although he is the prime minister of the dynasty, he is also low-key and humble. He rarely expresses his opinions and does not want to offend others. This has caused His Majesty Li Er to be dissatisfied several times and even raised his eyebrows more than once. Change the thoughts of a prime minister.
This shows that the reason why Li Ji led his troops abroad and delayed returning was to continuously put pressure on all parties in Chang'an. In fact, they were all requested by the Shandong family behind him. After all, since Zhenguan was suppressed by the Guanlong family, almost all of them were expelled from the court. The Shandong family has been away from the center of power for too long. It is really too eager for power and has long been impatient.
How could you let go of such a God-given opportunity so easily?
There are more and more aspects that need to be weighed and feared, making Changsun Wuji feel confused and frowning...
After a long time, he breathed out softly and said: "Surround him but not kill him. When the East Palace resumes negotiations, release him and all his troops."
Cheng Yaojin himself was from a Shandong family and was deeply trusted by Li Ji. Once his son died in Guanlong's hands, it would inevitably lead to Cheng Yaojin completely defecting to the East Palace, which would then affect Li Ji's position and even coerce the Shandong family to force him to Li Ji and Guan Long were enemies.
Born in Li Ji, he has a strong will and superb methods. He may not receive instructions from the Shandong family, but if there is such a possibility, Changsun Wuji has to be cautious.
Yu Wenjie also breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Changsun Wuji would completely vent his hatred for Fang Jun on the sixth leader of the East Palace and order Cheng Chubi to be killed. Then it is very likely that the peace talks will completely break down and there will be no possibility of restarting.
"Here! I will pass down the order right now."
Yuwenjie accepted the order, turned around and strode away.
Changsun Wuji looked at Yu Wenjie's figure, sighed and shook his head, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
It is said that Guanlong and Guanlong are integrated into one, but in fact, even brothers can feel bad, let alone just allies? At the beginning, all the families in Guanlong were married to each other and had entangled interests, but they were still able to advance and retreat together and unite as one. Today, more than a hundred years have passed, and the family ties and blood ties between them have long been weak, and naturally they are alienated and plotting against each other.
Yuwen Jie can be regarded as a leader among the generation after Guan Long, but after all, as a descendant of the Yuwen family, there is a gap between him and himself. He can use it, but cannot trust it...
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Outside Xuanwu Gate, there is a guard camp on the right.
News that Fang Jun had returned to Chang'an from Luoyang had already spread. Groups of patrolling soldiers looked toward the southwest from time to time, hoping to see the commander return safely.
Gao Kan, Wang Fangyi, Zan Po, as well as Cen Changqian and General Xin Mao, who had returned from Jingyang for a brief rest, all stood outside the camp gate with their helmets on, waiting to greet Fang Jun. In the camp, Princess Gaoyang and all the female relatives of the Fang family arranged a rather sumptuous banquet, waiting to greet Fang Jun.
However, the sun was setting and the sky was dark, but Fang Jun could not wait for his return...
In front of the camp gate, General Xin Mao couldn't hold his breath and asked in a low voice: "Is there something wrong? Counting the time, I should have been back long ago..."
Cen Changqian scolded: "You have a crow's mouth, be careful what you say!"
In the military, people's lives hang on a thread, and life and death are only a matter of turning the palm of your hand. The most taboo thing about this kind of "crow's mouth" is that it is often a good spirit that does not work but a bad spirit...
Xin Maojiang realized that he had made a mistake and quickly shut up.
Everyone stood in front of the camp gate. Although they didn't say anything, they were worried in their hearts. Bad thoughts came up one after another, fearing that scouts would come in the next moment and bring bad news...
After a long time, in the distance, a man and horse came galloping from far away in the dim light of the sky. The sound of hoofbeats was faint, and everyone immediately lifted their hearts.
Fortunately, the people and horses in that bid were very fast, and they arrived at the front in a flash like thunder. The leader was wearing a helmet, and his eyebrows were flying as he looked around. Who else could it be if it wasn't Fang Jun?
The war horses galloped in front of the camp and all reined in.
Gao Kan, Cen Wenwen, General Xin Mao, and Wang Fangyi had already knelt on one knee, performed military salutes, and loudly said: "The last general welcomes the commander-in-chief!"
Po Zan also bent down and touched her left chest with her right hand according to Tibetan etiquette.
In the camp behind them, countless long-awaited soldiers heard the words of Gao Kan and others, and knew that their commander had returned safely and soundly. They immediately burst into cheers that shocked the earth and the whole camp. The whole military camp was filled with excitement and morale was greatly boosted.
Everyone already knew that their commander-in-chief was sent to Luoyang as an envoy, and was intercepted and killed several times by the Changsun family on his way back. Out of their love and admiration for Fang Jun, the soldiers were naturally worried, fearing that the commander-in-chief would be killed. At this moment, since the commander-in-chief returned safely, it meant that the elite cavalry of the Changsun family had been defeated, so he was naturally very happy.
Fang Junduan sat on his horse, watching the high-ranking generals performing military salutes in front of him, and listening to the roaring cheers in the camp, a smile appeared on his face unconsciously.
I was always on tenterhooks all the way, fearing that I would die on the ancient Shang Yu Road. Only now did I really feel relieved.
This is his army, and it possesses unparalleled prestige among this army that he built using ideas that spanned the ages. As long as the army is in hand, why should he be afraid even if he is the enemy of the world?
He got off his horse and stepped forward to help everyone up one by one. He said warmly: "This time we are going to Luoyang. The journey back is full of dangers, which makes you worry."
When everyone stood up, Fang Jun looked around and saw that Cen Changqian and General Xin Mao were both heroic and agile, and he nodded slightly and felt relieved.
Zan Po took a step forward and sighed: "I am not trying to please you, but I have heard that the rebels have sent elite cavalry to intercept and kill the commander several times in the past few days. I really can't sleep at night, lest something goes wrong. Otherwise, I really don't know. How to deal with yourself."
He is a Tubo nobleman. He was invited by Fang Junzhi to lead his troops to help, but he was incompatible with the Tang army. Although they are not regarded as enemies, they are on guard at all times, lest this group of Tubo barbarians suddenly attack and cause harm to Chang'an.
If Fang Jun really had a problem, he didn't know what to do.
Continue to help Donggong fight against powerful enemies? He is willing to help, but the problem is that everyone in the East Palace does not trust him at all!
Lead the army back to Qinghai Lake? I'm afraid it's not that simple. Just looking at the hostility of the Tang army towards him these days, maybe when he withdrew his troops, the Sixth Leader of the East Palace simply turned his sword and intended to slaughter all his more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, and eliminate future troubles forever... …
Fang Jun naturally understood Zan Po's worries. He stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, smiling and comforting: "Don't worry, the Tuyuhun cavalry can't kill me. I also defeated the 200,000-strong Dashi army to pieces. The rebels are nothing." What can more than a thousand people do to me? Hold on, after this battle, the Gar family will be the closest ally of the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty will spare no effort to reward the Gar family. In time, the general will not only be the Gar family The hero of the family will become the leading figure in Tubo, and it is not impossible to leave his name in history in the future."
Drawing chicken blood is almost an innate talent of the Han people. Anyone who has studied for a few days can find a lot of words anytime and anywhere to increase morale and strengthen confidence.
As expected, Po Zan's face turned red, her breathing was heavy, and she nodded heavily, saying: "Don't worry, Commander, my will is unwavering! There is a natural hostility between Tibet and the Tang Dynasty. This is due to the geographical location and people's sentiments between the two countries, so the Tang people are hostile to the Tang Dynasty." Tubo is wary of estrangement, but I don’t care. I will lead my soldiers to fight here and use our blood and lives to show the friendship and loyalty of the Gar family to the Tang people!"
He figured it out. Now that the nobles in Luoshu City were on guard against the Gar family, there was no telling when they would be annihilated. At this time, only by tightly embracing the Tang Dynasty can the family have a way out. What's more, without the support of the Tang Dynasty, the Gar family can only run exhaustedly between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty. Grow and grow?
