[{"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-43":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},2019273,3024,"Chapter 43: This child","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Just as Qin Mu’s group was sneaking toward the Turks through Yunzhou City, the situation in the Great Tang’s Changancheng was quite pessimistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Palace, Ganlu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er was summoning a group of Dukes and important officials to discuss state affairs here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a large group of guards crawling on the ground, not even daring to raise their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash! You are all a bunch of trash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What use do I have for you? Dozens of carriages, such a grand formation, and after leaving Changancheng, they all mysteriously disappeared?\" Li Er poured his anger out on these guards frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was angry to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a full half-month since Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou and Princess Changle were kidnapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No news at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er had sent a large number of elites to search along the necessary routes to Tibet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even searched through every circuit and county where Qin Mu’s group might have hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result was nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were indeed some people who had seen the Tibetan envoy mission’s carriage convoy appear on the official road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one knew when it started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tibetan envoy mission had mysteriously disappeared without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew how they disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was naturally Qin Mu’s arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he decided to split into two groups, the envoy mission heading to Tibet was the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(QQ search group 850296501)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this bait was merely to attract attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the news of Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou and Princess Changle being kidnapped spread, the people of the Tibetan envoy mission immediately dispersed, and were then met by secret agents sent by Yu Yu Huatian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Tibetan envoy mission disappeared without a trace without anyone knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a single trace could be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er could not understand it no matter how he thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could such a grand group of people disappear so inexplicably?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was not just Li Er who was confused; even many ministers and officials in the court were helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a virtuous Empress of the Great Tang, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou’s reputation had reached a height that others could hardly reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many high-ranking officials and nobles had sent out the most capable people they had, hoping to find even a trace of Qin Mu and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ganlu Hall was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone lowered their heads, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was awkward to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humiliation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the humiliation of the entire Great Tang royal family and their important Dukes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many top-tier strategists and generals had been played around by a youth barely in his teens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly shameful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, there is news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment, Li Li Junxian hurried in from outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the eyes of everyone in the hall turned toward Li Li Junxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked at Li Li Junxian impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, someone once saw a group of people wearing Western Regions clothing passing through Lingzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the locals' description, there were three carriages and a dozen light cavalry. Leading them were two people: one was a middle-aged man, about 30 years old. The other was a youth with a goatee, wearing a high hat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Junxian detailed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s him! It must be him!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words were finished, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji jumped out, screaming at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji had suffered humiliation he had never experienced in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he attended court, his colleagues looked at him with meaningful glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those glances seemed to say...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is a fool! ===== CHAPTER 95 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this day, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s patience had reached its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji’s reaction, their faces showing complex expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old fox is about to be driven crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, something is wrong? Lingzhou is located north of Changancheng, while Tibet is located southwest of Changancheng. If Qin Mu appeared in Lingzhou, wouldn't that be going in the opposite direction?\" Du Du Ruhui discovered the key to the problem and frowned in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingzhou was located about five hundred li north of Changancheng, the second pass guarding against the Turks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And north of Lingzhou was Yunzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said, unless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zheng also stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless Qin Mu’s group never went to Tibet, but went to the Turks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Li Er’s cold, icy voice exploded in everyone’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s faces changed suddenly, and they understood what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent the Great Tang’s pursuit, Qin Mu would certainly not follow the normal route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, he let the Tibetan envoy mission head to Tibet with great fanfare, while on the other hand, he disguised himself and secretly snuck into the Turks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had calculated that the imperial court would guard the necessary routes to Tibet strictly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one would care about the road to the Turks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Openly repair the plank road, secretly cross the Chencang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catching them off guard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying schemes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er clenched his fists, his face looking terribly ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have let Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji kill him directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person’s schemes are unparalleled; he will surely become a major threat to the Great Tang in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly regretting it too late! ===== CHAPTER 96 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, if this thief truly bypassed us through the Turks, according to the time, he is likely already in the territory of the Turks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ji stood out and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting manpower and resources to search within the country now would be of no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duke of Zhao, how is the arrangement for the grain and military pay I asked you to prepare?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er could no longer bear it; he wished he could immediately lead 300,000 troops to fight directly at the gates of Tibet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, your subject did not dare to delay day or night, and two days ago, all the grain and military pay for the 300,000 troops were prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji bowed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass the order down: three days from now, I will personally head to Jiannan Circuit, swearing to fight the thief to the death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er made up his mind and ordered loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone agreed and went down to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changancheng gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crowds surged, banners fluttered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er was clad in golden dragon armor, looking radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Cheng Yaojin, Lord Yuchi Lord Yuchi Jingde, Qin Qiong, and other generals had serious expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian and Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji led the civil and military officials to see him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cage looked very eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside sat a person, disheveled and lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was Fang Fang Xuanling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er brought him along on this campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling sat in the cage, looking at the scene before him, closing his eyes in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had finally broken out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er, standing before the city gate, felt the strong wind blowing in his face, and a sense of heroism suddenly rose in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since ascending the throne, he had not ridden a warhorse again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passion of his past battlefield days revived in his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The time has come, we subjects respectfully see off Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials bowed in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhangsun Wuji, the Crown Prince and the capital are left to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji and said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji was still the head of the officials and also the subject Li Er trusted most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, rest assured, your subject will definitely give his all until his death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji straightened his back and guaranteed to Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Li Er nodded with satisfaction, then said to Li Li Chengqian, who was lowering his head: \"During my campaign, you must discuss matters with your uncle and the civil and military officials; do not be negligent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Oh! Your son obeys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually dull Li Li Chengqian didn't seem to understand the situation, only knowing to nod and say yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this short and fat son of his, Li Er couldn't help but sigh in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am about to go on a campaign, and this child didn't even say a word of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Chengqian, during my campaign, you must discuss matters with your uncle and the civil and military officials; do not be negligent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, please rest assured; with me here, the Crown Prince will definitely handle the government well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the disappointment in Li Er’s eyes, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji hurriedly smoothed things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Set off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er didn't want to think about anything else, waved his hand, and led the army and the generals slowly out of Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how much time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er and the others’ figures gradually disappeared from everyone’s sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, Father has already gone far away; can we go back now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My legs are numb from standing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian, who had been pampered since childhood, muttered, his face somewhat displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So annoying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to go on a campaign, go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did you have to make me come to see you off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still have to be busy fighting crickets with the eunuchs in the Eastern Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji glanced at Li Li Chengqian with some disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father is out risking his life, his mother is kidnapped by thieves, and her life or death is still unknown. ===== CHAPTER 97 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1654,"2026-06-15T19:07:31.042Z","2026-06-15T19:16:46.181Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","2f970dd9135747e55428e1ba463918887badac602b5dae013cf6f1d57ca7b391","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-44","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-42",605,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-cover.jpg"]