[{"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-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Ten Years Signing In in Tubo, I Return Leading a Million-Strong 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},2019319,3024,"Chapter 89","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>\"Fang Xuanling, you are truly my pillar of support!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er stood up, walked personally to Fang Fang Xuanling, patted his shoulder solemnly, and then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass down the order: Fang Fang Xuanling accompanied me to Tubo through life and death, his wisdom is extraordinary, I specially grant Fang Fang Xuanling the title of Duke of Liang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, what is this about the trade with Great Qin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Majesty! I have never been able to understand why you would hand over Jiannan Dao to Great Qin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly did Your Majesty discuss with Great Qin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dukes and officials in the hall were all confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really wanted to know what Li Er had experienced in Great Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! You would have to know sooner or later, so I will tell you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er nodded and recounted all the two deals he had made with Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason this matter had not been announced in the imperial court was mainly because Li Er wanted to put all his energy into the reform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these two matters were brought up, perhaps those with ulterior motives would use them to stir up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the main goal of the reform would fall short of success!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order not to create extra complications, Li Er did not make these matters public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Dukes and high officials before him were his trusted aides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling them was naturally not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Er finished speaking, complex expressions appeared on the faces of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceding Jiannan Dao to Great Qin, and the two countries having a ten-year trade alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew if this was a good thing or a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to say it was a bad thing, the trade with Great Qin might weaken Great Qin's economic strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The richness of Great Tang's products is incomparable to any surrounding country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porcelain, tea, silk, etc., might be commonplace within the Great Tang, but once they leave the borders of the Great Tang, they can be sold for sky-high prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Qin is located on the Tubo plateau, where resources are scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once trade begins, wouldn't silver flow into the Great Tang easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continues for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Qin's economic strength will definitely decline rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something everyone is willing to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to say it was a good thing, ceding Jiannan Dao is indeed somewhat unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceding territory and paying indemnities is not a glorious thing in any dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the monarch down to the officials, everyone would be reviled by future generations for these humiliating conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small Jiannan Dao is not enough to make one's heart ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there is no one for hundreds of miles around there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manpower and material resources spent on garrisoning troops are huge; it is truly Wu Li Ke a chicken rib.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just doesn't sound very good in terms of reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your humble subject supports Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone was lost in thought, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji suddenly stood out and expressed his full support for Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of surprise appeared in everyone's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old fox is extremely deep and usually does not easily express his position on anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji remained calm and composed, not caring about the gazes of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as simple as just supporting Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Zhangsun family, headed by Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, controlled the iron ore resources of the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling iron ore resources was Wu Li Ke sitting on a mountain of gold and silver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the pots and pans used by the common people or the armor and weapons needed by the army, but the current Great Tang is in a prosperous age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial army no longer needs excessive iron ore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pots and pans needed by the common people are not consumables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron ore in Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji's hands was showing signs of stagnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Zhangsun family is nominally the number one prestigious family in the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What doesn't need iron ore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily expenses are extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money is spent Wu Li Ke water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Chong would spend thousands of gold pieces visiting brothels without even blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such consumption, even a mountain of gold and silver wouldn't be able to hold up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji was worrying about this when he heard Li Er propose trade with Great Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly what he wanted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If trade between the two great powers opened, wouldn't those stagnant iron ores be snapped up in minutes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a good thing, how could he not support it fully?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good! Zhangsun Wuji is worthy of being the head of all officials; I am very pleased!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji with gratification and nodded in praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Duke of Zhao has always been cautious; since he thinks it is feasible, then I also support it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Ru also stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling, Cheng Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, and others also nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people are the pillars of the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their support, half the battle was won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji calmly, and the imperceptible vigilance in his eyes gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I misunderstand him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since returning to the Great Tang, Li Er had a question in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly did Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji and Qin Mu talk about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji actually supporting him fully, Li Er suddenly felt a bit soft-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Zhangsun Wuji just didn't intend to cause a dispute with Qin Mu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kid Qin Mu is not someone who stays under others for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he had rebellious intentions long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright! Let's decide it this way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Xuanling, you are the most familiar with Great Qin; I will leave the matter of trade with Great Qin to you.\" Li Er cheered up and looked at Fang Fang Xuanling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your humble subject obeys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling agreed without hesitation, his heart filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This task was indeed what he had been dreaming of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling is, after all, the number one strategist of the Great Tang, always known for his wisdom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he has repeatedly lost to a young kid, how could he be reconciled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, he must win back a round!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It starts with trade between the two countries!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Mu, we shall meet again!\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-06-15T19:07:31.042Z","2026-06-15T19:16:46.181Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c36593092edb5a5a241fd9ca479b1ef45ee8fc45ad344a6ec8f360b2bee40bed","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-90","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-88",605,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-cover.jpg"]