[{"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-98":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},2019328,3024,"Chapter 98","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>However, he did not make a scene, thinking that the Crown Prince would come to greet him sooner or later, and he would just mention it then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited and waited, but did not wait for Li Li Chengqian's visit, and instead saw such an unbearable scene in the Eastern Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly disappointing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, it is Wu Li Ke this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Father went on the campaign, the situation around the Great Tang has been turbulent. The Turks, Tuyuhun, and other places have also been restless, so to stabilize the court, I arranged some people I find easy to work with in key positions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian had already prepared his excuse and said it almost without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this explanation, Li Er did not have too much suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, the surroundings of the Great Tang were indeed not peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because of Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was natural for the Crown Prince to be more cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, Li Er had deep feelings for Li Li Chengqian, so he wouldn't let this small matter affect their father-son relationship. \"Since you find these people easy to work with, then don't let them stay in those positions in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er intended to let Li Li Chengqian gain more experience in the court; getting to know more people was always good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, if there is nothing else, then I will go back first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and he didn't even dare to look at Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he learned of his own background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian no longer regarded Li Er as his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that his most beloved Chengxin was dead, this made Li Li Chengqian's heart even more resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted to leave the Ganlu Hall quickly and didn't want to see Li Er again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have nothing else to say to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er looked at his son, complex emotions flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have been risking my life outside, laying a foundation for you to sit firmly on the throne in the future, and you don't even have half a word of greeting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you don't ask about me, at least ask about your mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father is wise and martial; your son listens to Father's teachings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Chengqian continued to say a few painless official words to fob Li Er off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, you may go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er finally gave up, waved his hand wearily, and let Li Li Chengqian withdraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after Li Li Chengqian left, an attendant hurriedly walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, a letter from the Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant handed the letter to Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly tore open the letter and read it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw the content of the message, his expression gradually darkened, and finally, the veins on his temples bulged, and his hands holding the letter couldn't stop trembling violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content of the letter was about the day Qin Mu held a grand banquet for the rulers of the thirty-six states of the Western Regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the fact that the rulers of the thirty-six states severed ties with the Great Tang, and Qin Mu successfully became the leader of the Western Regions states, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah, ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Mu, I am your irreconcilable enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er tore the letter to shreds in anger, and roared with bloodshot eyes: \"Pass my decree, grand court session tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Palace, Taiji Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dukes, high officials, and imperial relatives in Changancheng had all arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was whispering, not knowing what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard? Yesterday, His Majesty was furious in the Ganlu Hall; I heard he even flipped the table.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! It seems to be because of the Crown Prince! I heard the Crown Prince kept a male pet in the Eastern Palace, and when His Majesty went to the Eastern Palace, he happened to see the Crown Prince fooling around with this person, which angered His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not because of the Crown Prince! It's because of a letter! I heard His Majesty was filled with thunderous rage after reading that letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were various opinions in the Taiji Hall, and everyone was guessing why Li Er had suddenly called for a grand court session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been less than a month since the reform turmoil; today, another bloody storm would probably be stirred up, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty arrives!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud shout, Li Er walked into the Taiji Hall in a rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civil and military officials bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise and be at ease!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have called you all here today because there is a major event to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er said with a stern gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the Taiji Hall suddenly became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone held their breath and looked at Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today on, the thirty-six states of the Western Regions have officially severed ties with the Great Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only that, Great Qin has become the leader of the thirty-six states of the Western Regions, and the rulers of the states are currently discussing an alliance at the Potala Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er announced this major event in public without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taiji Hall exploded instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!? The thirty-six states of the Western Regions dare to be so audacious as to privately sever ties with our Great Tang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outrageous! Simply outrageous! Our vast Great Tang, the Celestial Empire, has been actively severed ties with by those tiny states; it is simply a great humiliation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that Great Qin! It must be Qin Mu instigating it from behind; otherwise, why would the thirty-six states of the Western Regions sever ties with our Great Tang for no reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a provocation! This is a naked provocation! Our Great Tang must not sit idly by, otherwise, the imperial prestige will be damaged, and our vast empire will become a laughingstock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! We must not let Great Qin off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this news, many officials clenched their fists, filled with righteous indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A basic sign of a great power is having numerous allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thirty-six states of the Western Regions had always been on good terms with the Great Tang, and even revered Li Er as the Heavenly Khan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had been one of the things Li Er was most proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that a hundred years from now, his deeds in the history books would be extremely glorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think back to the \"Homage of Ten Thousand Nations\"; how spectacular was the scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All thirty-six states of the Western Regions have severed ties with the Great Tang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all the rulers traveled thousands of miles to the Potala Palace to personally pay homage to Qin Mu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of glory is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what about the Great Tang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did none of the Western Regions rulers come, but they also sent envoys to the Great Tang to demand princesses and gold and silver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Tang's beautiful story of hosting the \"Homage of Ten Thousand Nations\" changed its nature in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you look at it, the Great Tang looks Wu Li Ke a sucker!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't gain any benefits, but instead lost both the wife and the gold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's simply a slap in the face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these are not the most important things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Tang has a vast territory and a large population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are advantages, but also disadvantages!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large population means many prosperous towns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those border areas that need to be guarded will be sparsely populated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one wants to guard such a large empire, one must have good relations with the surrounding countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, people will come to rob you once today, and come to rob you again tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the Great Tang's defensive line, stretching nearly ten thousand miles, be fully defended?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defense of the border depends partly on one's own strength, and partly on the relations with other countries.\u003C\u002Fp>",1364,"2026-06-15T19:07:31.042Z","2026-06-15T19:16:46.181Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9849a910706d5bcefccb1b805012a66e4d74f09bbe3aed83b39927e9df4dc17c","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-99","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-97",605,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-cover.jpg"]