[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-tang-ten-years-of-signing-in-in-tibet-retu":3,"chapter-great-tang-ten-years-of-signing-in-in-tibet-retu-great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-3":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Ten Years of Sign-ins in Tubo, Returning with a Million-Man Army",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2015297,3024,"Chapter 3","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>(Seeking flowers, seeking tickets)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Mu’s figure appeared at the gate of Changancheng, all the guards responsible for guarding the gate spotted him and drew their sabers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Mu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dropping a cold sentence, Qin Mu didn't say another word and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was already considered treason, he didn't mind making the matter even bigger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Audacious! Men, take him down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen guards rushed up in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never seen such an arrogant person in their lives, daring to brazenly force his way through the gates of Changancheng—he was simply bold beyond measure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of clashing metal rang out, and countless cold glints flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the gate tower of Changancheng, screams rose one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pile of guards lay around Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found an opening, slipped behind the guards, and split the wooden bolt of the Changancheng gate with a single strike of his sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rumble—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy sound rang out, and the gates of Changancheng slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no! Sound the alarm quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, the guard commander was terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woo-woo-woo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous horn sounded in the night sky, echoing throughout Changancheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s already too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Mu stood before the gate of Changancheng, smiled as if he had succeeded, and his figure moved rapidly, disappearing in the blink of an eye onto the official road leading out of Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke of Zhao’s Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumbling alarm woke Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, who had been in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, something big has happened! Someone broke into the gates of Changancheng at night, killed a dozen guards, and has already seized the gate and fled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A servant hurried over and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\" Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s face changed abruptly, as if he understood something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is bad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be that the brat knew I wouldn't let him go, so he fled Changancheng overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Gather everyone in the prefecture and chase him for me! Even if you have to chase him to the ends of the earth...\" Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s roaring voice echoed in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many torches lit up in Changancheng under the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense footsteps rushed toward the gates of Changancheng...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Palace, Ganlu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majestic Li Er was reading an article intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the article, there were only two characters signed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Mu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you must bring that brat back to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a talent, but it’s a pity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er put away the answer sheet and muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first saw this article, he was amazed and felt incredibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Great Tang had such talent, it would surely flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But later, upon discovering that this person came from a humble background, the enthusiasm in Li Er’s heart quickly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Tang at this time was still the world of noble clans and families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere scholar from a humble background, no matter how talented, could never make a name for himself in the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention whether Qin Mu could adapt to the infighting of the court, the noble families in the capital would never let such a young man stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted such a top-tier genius to block the path of advancement for their own family’s descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er knew this clearly, but he didn't want to give up on such a young genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to let Qin Mu give up the position of Top Graduate this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he would hide his identity and befriend Qin Mu as a commoner; this way, he could engage in high-level discussions with him without needing him to enter the court. Perhaps it would become a beautiful story in the future—wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everything can be as beautiful as one imagines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woo-woo-woo—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of urgent horn sounds broke the silence of Ganlu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked up abruptly, a trace of gravity flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, I have an urgent report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, the voice of the Imperial Guard Commander Li Li Junxian came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, a tragedy occurred at the gate of Changancheng. A mysterious youth broke into the city gate at night, causing sixteen guards to be seriously injured, and the youth has now seized the gate and fled!\" Li Li Junxian detailed the events at the city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er was furious, his aura Wu Li Ke an angry lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is outrageous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is so bold as to dare break into Changancheng at night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er’s roar echoed in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in Ganlu Hall had dropped to freezing point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people around didn't even dare to breathe loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, according to the statements of the city gate guards, that mysterious youth is named Qin Mu, and he is a master of the sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Mu!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er widened his eyes, his expression becoming extremely complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er ordered Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji to persuade Qin Mu; how could the situation have evolved into this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Duke of Zhao, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, requests an audience!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: New book, seeking flowers, seeking evaluation tickets, seeking monthly tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Let him in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji walked into Ganlu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhangsun Wuji, have you heard about the incident at the Changancheng gate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subject has already heard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you to persuade Qin Mu; how did it end up Wu Li Ke this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Seeking flowers, seeking tickets)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Er asked with extreme dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended for Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji to persuade Qin Mu properly and promise that the imperial court would make good use of him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what exactly happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of provocation did Qin Mu receive to make such a rebellious move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, this scoundrel Qin Mu is bold and reckless; he disregarded the imperial majesty, resolutely rejected Your Majesty’s request, and even threatened to defect from the Great Tang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is extremely cunning and possesses peerless sword skills; even several of my guards died at his hands. It seems he has long been plotting treason!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the palace, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji had already thought of a story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He downplayed the serious and exaggerated the trivial, pushing all the blame onto Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't mention a word about his own humiliation of the youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? He actually has such methods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Er was slightly surprised, and his expression became even more grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A youth with such talent, who also possesses peerless sword skills—if he really defects from the Great Tang, the future troubles will be endless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Er had already developed the intent to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how great a talent, if they cannot be used for oneself, there is only one outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, a poem by the rebel was found on the gate of Changancheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A eunuch walked in hurriedly and handed the paper he was holding to Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading it, Li Er’s face became even uglier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When autumn comes on the eighth day of the ninth month, my flowers will bloom and all others will die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soaring fragrance permeates Changancheng, the whole city covered in golden armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signed: Qin Mu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a 'soaring fragrance permeates Changancheng, the whole city covered in golden armor'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er was trembling with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provocation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a naked provocation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see what kind of methods he has to make the whole city covered in golden armor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er tore the poem to shreds in anger, stared at Li Li Junxian with bloodshot eyes, and said through gritted teeth: \"The rebel Qin Mu! Dead or alive, whoever captures him will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold and granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subject obeys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass on my decree, immediately issue a wanted notice to capture the number one criminal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Junxian felt a chill, responded, and was amazed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is so important that they could make the Emperor so furious, even willing to offer high official positions and wealth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, since Qin Mu has fled, then the new Top Graduate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji knew his scheme had succeeded, so he slowly approached Li Er and carefully tested the waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erase Qin Mu’s name from the Golden List and let Empress Zhangsun Chong replace him as the new Top Graduate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today on, this article was written by Empress Zhangsun Chong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Li Er flicked his sleeves and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Li Er off, the joy on Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s face was evident, but then he seemed to think of something, and his face stiffened. He looked left and right, and finding no one, he took the jade pendant Qin Mu had dropped from his sleeve and played with it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Mu, oh Qin Mu, you young man are still too young!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had swallowed your pride, and met the Emperor among the people later, with your true identity, your fate would have been completely different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a great opportunity, and you missed it just Wu Li Ke that. Pity, what a pity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a deep sigh, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s figure disappeared into the night of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of the mysterious youth breaking into the city gate at night instantly shocked all of Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone speculated about who this mysterious youth was, daring to be so bold as to not only force his way through the city gate but also injure a dozen guards. And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shocking rumor appeared in the streets and alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious youth is the new Top Graduate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this news spread, it was Wu Li Ke a bombshell, causing the entire Changancheng to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Top Graduate actually openly injured guards and fled—it was simply unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not long after, this rumor disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial court announced that the new Top Graduate this time was Empress Zhangsun Chong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court and the public were in an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could have imagined that such a masterpiece for the ages was written by that famous playboy Empress Zhangsun Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this was just Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji stealing the beam and replacing it with a pillar, changing the signature of that masterpiece to his own son, further solidifying Empress Zhangsun Chong’s position as Top Graduate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the support of the supreme ruler Li Er, this matter was directly passed off as true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial court issued a wanted notice to capture the number one criminal, Qin Mu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bounty reached ten thousand taels of gold, and one could even obtain the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bounty hunters across the Great Tang set out; they hid by day and moved by night, everywhere, just to find the imperial court’s number one criminal, Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: New book, seeking flowers, seeking evaluation tickets, seeking monthly tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>",1922,"2026-06-15T17:51:05.774Z","2026-06-15T19:16:46.181Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7787ee7ba407ca0b3bb44f51218fd2a193f84e1a1bebf2d2bb44510c97b273a9","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-4","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-2",605,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-cover.jpg"]