Conquering Tuyuhun is indeed a great achievement, but its significance cannot be compared with that of pacifying the Turks.
The pacification of the Turks was a battle to establish the country and a battle to avenge humiliation. After this battle, the Tang Dynasty truly wiped away the shame of the Weishui Alliance.
No matter how great Li Qinzai's contribution was, it could not be compared with the Ping Turks. This was a watershed that many famous figures in the Tang Dynasty desperately set for the fate of the country.
Xue Rengui also felt that he had boasted a bit too much, and suddenly smiled and said: "I made a mistake, haha, but the contribution of the good nephew is indeed not small. The emperors of the three generations of the Tang Dynasty, you and me, many generals, the one who is most worried is the one in the east. Goguryeo and Tibet to the west.”
"Now that the Tibetans have suffered such a huge defeat in Tuyuhun, they have all retreated to the plateau. From then on, the strategic area has been severely compressed, and it is estimated that they will never be able to come down from the plateau again within decades."
"For me, General of the Tang Dynasty, we are increasingly taking the initiative. In the future, Chen will force troops east of the Nu River to suppress Tubo on the plateau. Haha, this is not just the expansion of the Tang Dynasty's territory. It is no exaggeration to say that the Tang Dynasty will Tang’s southwest defense will now be worry-free.”
The veterans nodded.
This is true. The significance of containing Tuyuhun is very important. Others only look at how big the new territory of the Tang Dynasty has been. But in the eyes of these veteran killers, it is crucial to change from strategic passivity to strategic initiative and suppress the enemy's buffer space. More important than adding new territory.
Qibi Heli slapped Li Qinzai hard on the shoulder and laughed: "Good boy, you were notorious in Chang'an back then. I know you are not a good person. The Emperor Shengming, please keep your bad spirit behind." When you harm the enemy, you really make the best use of your talents, but Tubo has caused you harm so much that you don’t even dare to show your face.”
Li Qinzai tried his best to force out a smile: "Grandpa Qibi praised well, please don't praise me again next time..."
Qibi Heli's slap made him paralyzed, and Li Qinzai wanted to go find the doctor.
Xue Rengui stroked his beard and said thoughtfully: "My good nephew has unpredictable abilities. The three-eyed blunderbuss you created is hard to be defeated in the world. If my king's army is equipped with 350,000 three-eyed blunderbuss, and then sends his troops to attack Tubo, it will be easy." After destroying Tubo, the future troubles in the southwest will be eliminated forever, and Tubo will also be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Wouldn't it be wonderful?"
The generals nodded one after another, and their expressions became more solemn. Li Ji clapped his hands and ordered someone to fetch the map. A group of old assassins gathered around the map and began to deduce it. The sounds of arguments, quarrels, and curses could be heard.
Li Qinzai quietly took a few steps back.
During the Chinese New Year, there was a killing spree in the front hall of the Duke's Mansion, and there was a dark wind blowing inside and outside the hall. This group of veteran killers did not find it unlucky.
I'm not interested in participating in the veterans' deductions, at least during the Chinese New Year, and I don't want to use weapons, either hypothetically.
While the veterans were immersed in the deduction of territory expansion, Li Qinzai quietly left the front hall.
As soon as he stepped down the stone steps, Li Qinzai suddenly lost the feeling of cold wind on his back. The sun was warm on his body, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year returned to his body.
I really had to wonder how many lives these old killers had taken. Li Qinzai could swear that the cold feeling he felt in his body after getting close to them was definitely not an illusion.
Walking out of the front yard, the Xue family's dog popped its head out from behind a pillar.
"Brother Jingchu, brother Jingchu!" Xue Na called furtively.
Li Qinzai stepped forward, cupped his hands and smiled: "Be careful, dear brother, have a happy New Year..."
"Happy New Year, brother Jingchu," Xue Nagang congratulated him, then thought of the attributes of the guy in front of him, and said hurriedly: "My dad paid a visit today and brought a gift, so I don't have to, right?"
Li Qinzai said angrily: "Be careful, my dear brother farts very much. You and I are as close as brothers. Wouldn't it be disrespectful to bring a gift?"
Xue Na was stunned for a moment, then asked rudely: "What if my father didn't bring a gift?"
"That would be too rude. Brother Yu's face must be colder than your ass."
Xue Na admired him: "Brother Jingchu, if you speak frankly, great things will happen."
"You're all here, how about you and my brothers sitting in the front hall?"
Xue Ne was startled: "Brother Jingchu, please don't harm me. Those old killers in the front hall... well, those respected elders are here, how dare you, stupid brother, disturb me."
"They are all elders, what are you afraid of?"
"It's so scary. I have experienced this before. I once sat in the same room with all the elders regardless of life and death, but the elders were probably bored and kicked me around like a ball. What a feeling..."
Xue Ne's cheeks twitched a few times. It was obvious that he felt uncomfortable. Not only did he have no self-esteem, but all the players playing football were veterans of the National Dynasty, or National Football Team for short.
Li Qinzai thought about his experience of being pinched under Liang Jianfang's armpits and ran into the front hall just now, and felt sad in his heart. He couldn't help but feel the same.
Different from Xue Ne's experience, maybe Liang Jianfang has recently switched to playing rugby?
"Let's play somewhere else, as far away from the elders as possible." Li Qinzai said decisively.
Xue Ne greatly agreed: "That's right, the old killers are very murderous, and there will be disaster if you get close to them."
Li Qinzai smacked his lips: "The old killer you mentioned includes my grandfather and your father."
Xue Ne chuckled: "I am the dog of the Xue family. Of course the dog doesn't speak human language."
The two of them were holding hands and were about to find a place away from Lao Shacai, when unexpectedly, several figures jumped out from behind the screen wall.
Gao Qi, Li Sujie, Li Xian and others looked at Li Qinzai with resentment.
Li Sujie said quietly: "Sir, have you forgotten all of us? We are also living people."
Li Qinzai suddenly felt a little embarrassed: "You..."
Li Xian immediately answered: "We also brought gifts."
"Distinguished guest, the British government welcomes you."
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The right thing to do is to stay away from Lao Sha. There are a bunch of nuclear bombs gathered in the front hall of the Duke's Mansion, and every one of them is a deadly thing. No wonder you always feel like a sinister wind gusts around you when you are near them.
Li Qinzai took Xue Ne and others to the Nuan Pavilion in the side courtyard.
After returning to Chang'an, Li Qinzai got together with everyone several times. Whether it was casual chat or serious business, the topics to talk about were almost exhausted.
So under Li Qinzai's suggestion and guidance, a mahjong table was set up in the Nuan Pavilion...
The maids served cakes and crispy tea, and everyone clumsily touched and played cards while nervously staring at the battle on the card table.
After a few games, the dandies immediately fell in love with this form of leisure and entertainment.
Different from their ancestors and fathers, this group of dandies have been addicted to all kinds of poisons since childhood, and they are even more addicted to gambling.
While playing mahjong made them feel novel, they also realized that it was a perfect combination of gambling and leisure.
The vast world has a lot to offer!
The expressions of the dudes immediately became serious. They studied hard while playing. After all, this thing will become their money-making skill in the future, so they must pay attention to it.
Li Qinzai looked at everyone and couldn't help but sigh secretly. Especially when he saw Li Sujie and Li Xian, he was even more angry.
They specialize in gambling so seriously and hard that studying in the school seems to be killing them. They have all the qualities of trashy snacks.
Those celebrating the New Year, I really want to whip them out and give them a good beating...
