Chapter 84

The reason for this arrangement was to prepare for controlling the Hexi Corridor.

After Tuyuhun was completely controlled, Qin Mu would order a large army to control the entire Hexi Corridor, and let Jiang Huai serve as the Jiedushi of the Protectorate again, guarding this place with his old brothers.

No one was more suitable for this task than them.

Thus.

All of Qin Mu's goals had been achieved.

Leaving Yan Song in Tuyuhun to arrange subsequent matters, successfully checking in at the Hexi Corridor, and connecting the Tubo Plateau with the Tuyuhun Plain.

The craftsmen were also in place, preparing to build roads with great fanfare.

After arranging everything.

Qin Mu set off to return to the Potala Palace.

At the same time.

Li Er and Fang Fang Xuanling insisted on returning to the Great Tang.

This mission to the Great Tang had taken a long time.

No matter what, they had to go back.

Qin Mu did not force them to stay and generously sent Fang Fang Xuanling and the others off.

Tubo Plateau border.

Qin Mu was seeing off the Great Tang mission led by Fang Fang Xuanling.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou, Princess Changle, and Li Li Xueyan also came along.

After all, it was seeing off their relatives.

"Your Majesty, sending someone a thousand miles, we must eventually part. I will take my leave here!"

Fang Fang Xuanling bowed respectfully.

Li Er stood to the side, silent and not speaking.

He also felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart.

Since these days, he had been with Qin Mu almost day and night.

Although the two were irreconcilable enemies, for some reason, there was always an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Somewhat...

Reluctant!

I am truly old!

I didn't expect to develop a trace of affection for this kid.

Li Er kept blaming himself in his heart.

Qin Mu seemed to have a special charm.

He could always gather people around him.

Whether friend or foe, it seemed they all had this feeling.

Although Fang Fang Xuanling didn't say it, his red eyes had already explained everything.

"Minister Fang, Old Li, a few dozen miles to the east from here is the border of the Great Tang."

"Parting today, when we meet again, perhaps we will already be irreconcilable enemies."

Qin Mu stood with his hands behind his back, his spine straight.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou and Princess Changle, standing to the side, also had tears in their eyes.

The scene of separation...

Will always make people feel sad!

"Hahaha!"

"The monarch is truly quick-witted! You are right, perhaps from today on..." Li Er laughed heartily.

This time.

He was not the least bit angry because of Qin Mu's harsh words.

"Before leaving, I have one more thing I want to ask the monarch."

Li Er withdrew his smile, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"What is it?"

Qin Mu asked indifferently.

"We will be enemies."

"Back when we were in Changancheng, the Duke of Zhao, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, had a conversation with the monarch, and after that, the monarch decided to rebel against the Great Tang. This matter has already spread Wu Li Ke wildfire in the capital."

"What I don't understand is, with the monarch's spirit, is it possible that only the position of Top Graduate caused today's consequences?"

"If our Great Tang Majesty were to apologize personally, I wonder if the monarch could forgive him?"

After saying this, everyone held their breath and stared fixedly at Qin Mu.

This doubt had been buried in each of their hearts for a long time.

If the truth could be revealed today, that would be truly great.

"Hmph!"

"Things have come to this, no matter what I say, it has no meaning. We cannot return to the past, and the Great Qin cannot return to the way it was."

"If you really want to know, why not go back and ask that old fox, and ask him what the reason is."

Qin Mu smiled faintly, his gentle expression suddenly turning cold.

"This..."

"I understand."

Li Er did not pursue the matter further.

If he wanted to get the real answer, he would have to start with Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji.

"Minister Fang, Old Li, go back and tell your Great Tang Majesty, when the moon is full it wanes, when water is full it overflows."

"Tell him not to be complacent; sooner or later, I will lead a million troops to the city walls."

"Tell him to wash his neck clean and wait for me in the capital!"

Qin Mu said coldly.

Hearing this naked threat, Li Er was instantly furious.

Good!

Qin Mu, let's wait and see!

Let's see if your million troops are more powerful, or if my Great Tang soldiers are more powerful!

Li Er stopped talking nonsense and turned to leave resolutely.

Fang Fang Xuanling smiled awkwardly at Qin Mu, mounted his fast horse, and flew off in pursuit.

In a flash.

Time passed in the blink of an eye.

Qin Mu returned to the Potala Palace, and Li Er and Fang Fang Xuanling finally returned to the Great Tang.

Jiannan Circuit.

Two fast horses were galloping at high speed.

"Your Majesty, slow down!"

Fang Fang Xuanling looked at Li Er, who was eager to return, and kept shouting from behind.

Since leaving the Great Qin.

Li Er had left all his attendants behind and was rushing back to Jiannan Circuit with only Fang Fang Xuanling on horseback.

He couldn't wait any longer!

He had to get back to Changancheng as soon as possible.

Otherwise.

Who knows what earth-shattering things Qin Mu would do next.

The Great Tang had already fallen too far behind!

Several hours later.

Inside the Jiannan Circuit army camp.

"Your Majesty, you have finally returned!"

Upon learning the news of Li Er's return, Cheng Cheng Yaojin, Lord Yuchi Lord Yuchi Jingde, Qin Qiong, and other generals rushed to the commander's tent.

Everyone was overjoyed.

Since Li Er entered the Tubo Plateau, they had been on pins and needles every day, fearing that something might happen to Li Er.

"Cheng Yaojin, tell all the generals to pack up, we will set off for the capital in three days."

"Not a single soldier is to be left in Jiannan Circuit."

Li Er was in no mood to savor the joy of reuniting with Cheng Cheng Yaojin after a long absence.

At this moment, he felt a heavy burden on his heart.

Qin Mu's figure appeared in his mind at all times.

He had to speed up the opening of trade with the Great Qin as soon as possible.

And import books into the Great Tang as soon as possible.

Only in this way could the shackles imposed by the aristocratic families be completely broken.

"What!?"

"Not a single soldier left?"

"Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

Cheng Cheng Yaojin was a bit bewildered.

Jiannan Circuit was the first line of defense against Tubo.

There were no civilians here to begin with; if there were no garrison troops, wouldn't it be equivalent to an unguarded land?

Anyone could come and go as they pleased?

"I have already reached an alliance with Qin Mu and ceded Jiannan Circuit to their Great Qin."

Li Er said calmly.

As soon as this was said, the entire commander's tent exploded.

"What!? Cede Jiannan Circuit to that traitor? Your Majesty, what exactly are you thinking?"

"Yes, did that traitor Qin Mu threaten Your Majesty? Please give me 30,000 troops, and I guarantee I will flatten his Potala Palace in one day!"

"I also request to fight!"

Cheng Cheng Yaojin and the other generals were all red-faced with anger and wished they could lead their troops to kill their way to the Tubo Plateau.

"My mind is made up, no need to say more!"

Li Er was very irritable and didn't want to listen to the noise of Cheng Cheng Yaojin and the others, so he turned and walked out.