Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 317 Drunk when attacked

Chen Qingsi knows Chi Maluo's talents. Even if you make ridiculous claims or even put the evidence in front of her, Chi Malo will not believe it.

People like Chimalo are destined not to trust anyone easily. There is no word of trust in the hostile relationship between each other.

Only when the facts happen before his eyes and he personally experiences the betrayal, can he understand the truth of the matter and the possibility of it being used by the court.

Of course this is only possible.

Chen Qingsi didn't know much about Chi Malo. Although he knew her life story, he didn't know anything about her inner character and couldn't judge what decision she would make at the critical moment.

But something happened, and even if Chimalo didn't cooperate, it wouldn't help.

Chen Qingsi and Li Zhi discussed the details of the divorce plan and left the palace.

When they came to the Ministry of War, Chen Qingsi also learned about the candidate recommended by Jiang Ke. After discussion, the Ministry of War unanimously believed that Xi Junmai was the most suitable.

Of course, this is not the final result. The appointment of this kind of border commander needs to be reviewed by the prime minister and then handed over to Li Zhi for decision-making.

The Ministry of War has the power of recommendation and execution, but it does not have the final decision-making power.

While Chen Qingsi was waiting for the final appointment, the envoy headed by Dayan Mangbuzhi, deputy minister of Tibet, also embarked on the return journey.

Dayan Mangbozhi is used to the slightly hostile eyes of the surrounding people.

This is the will of a country...

Dayan Mangbuzhi sighed secretly. During these days in Chang'an, he truly realized the power of the Tang Dynasty and understood why Galdongzan was so radical.

To deal with such a dynasty and empire, if we cannot risk everything, what is the point of victory?

I also understood a little more about the old man far away on the plateau, and became more determined about the ultimate goal of this trip.

The group left Chang'an and walked on the wide official road.

"We have been delayed a lot during this trip. Go back early and don't let Da Lun and Yu Ben worry."

Chi Maluo responded: "This time in Chang'an, it did take longer than expected. I didn't expect that such a powerful country would be so preoccupied with the final exchange of prisoners' heads. I always feel that they are deliberately delaying time."

Dayan Mangbozhi also felt this way. He was surprised by the keen insight of the girl next to him and said calmly: "I feel the same way, but... I don't understand what they can do with us? Mostly they are trying to kill them. Just stay here to give Tuyuhun more time to prepare."

Chi Maluo couldn't understand either, but he just felt that the reason was a bit far-fetched.

Dayan Mangbozhi changed the subject and said, "This is your first trip, but you miss home?"

Chi Maluo said: "I do miss my father and mother a little. If I had known that Chang'an was so hot, I wouldn't have come here. It's really not as interesting as our plateau, and I have received so many cold looks."

She looked disgusted, Tang Dynasty had gained popularity all over the world.

The people were all proud of the Tang Dynasty, and they were often looked down upon by the enemies of the imperial court these days. Coupled with the year-round low temperatures on the plateau, the Tubo people have developed a body that is resistant to cold but not heat.

Even though it was autumn, Chimalo still felt a little uncomfortable and kept finding faults to hide his true intentions.

Dayan Mangbozhi smiled and said: "Being able to see and feel the most powerful country in this era, for you and me, is the most precious experience in life. Only by understanding the gap can we bridge the gap..."

He paused and said with some complexity: "Chimaluo, Da Lun is getting old. Can you imagine what the situation will be like when Tubo loses Da Lun?"

Chi Malo looked a little pale and a little uneasy.

For them in Tubo, Galdongzan is a beacon that leads the way.

The strategic direction of Tubo's rise was set by Gardongzan. Chimaluo could not imagine what would happen if Tubo lost Gardongzan.

Although Galdongzan has changed a lot since the failure of the attack on Qinghai, the strange "bright light" frightened the young Zampu and her father, and asked her to come to Chang'an secretly to find a way out.

But Chimaluo still couldn't imagine what would happen to Tubo without Galdongzan.

Chimalo's mouth was dry. Zampu had indeed reached adulthood and was qualified to take charge of the government, but being qualified was not the same thing as being able to take power.

It is true that Galdongzan was a powerful minister, but his existence also suppressed many people who wanted to become the second, third, and fourth Galdongzan.

Most of the nobles of Tubo were composed of the royal family of important ministers of the country who were destroyed by Songtsen Gampo.

Even her father, Chimalo, couldn't guarantee that he would be loyal to Zampu wholeheartedly.

After all, there is no predecessor of the Lu family, but the royal family of Xiangxiong Kingdom.

Chimaluo said after a long while: "Tibet cannot live without a big discussion."

Dayan Mangbuzhi had mixed feelings in his heart, and he wanted to say: "It's great that you can think so."

But when the words came to his lips, what came out was: "The future of Tubo still lies with you young people. Da Lun is most interested in you. He has said many times that no one other than Chimalo can be the queen of Tubo. He believes that You will definitely become Zamp’s strongest arm.”

Chi Maluo was startled when he heard this, and there was a hint of emotion in his eyes.

The person she admires most is Gal Dongzan, and she is willing to face the bright light on the plateau with the greatest kindness.

The group of them did not take the most convenient road and entered the plateau directly from Shanzhou. Instead, enter Bailan from Songzhou and walk on the plateau of Jishi Mountain.

This road does not need to pass through the Tuyuhun territory...

The road may be rough, but the best thing is that there is no risk.

The group was in a hurry to return, only resting along the way and not staying any longer. Seventeen days later, they left the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

As its name suggests, Jishi Mountain is full of stones. The mountains are intertwined and gravel is in pieces, making it extremely difficult to walk.

Until dusk, they did not leave this stone road.

Dayan Mangbozhi took a look around and said to Chimalo: "Let's rest here tonight. Our horses are not good at walking on this gravel road, and it is even more difficult to walk at night. Rest overnight and regain your strength. Tomorrow leave."

Chimalo nodded hurriedly. When they came, they carried a lot of gifts and moved slowly. They walked on this gravel road for several days, so they didn't feel it.

Now traveling fast, it is obvious that the horse's energy is about to be exhausted.

"It doesn't matter, I, a descendant of the plateau, are not that valuable,"

Chimaluo said as he got off his horse and set up the tent himself.

Dayan Mangbozhi looked at Chimalo's figure with a hint of complexity in his eyes.

There are many purposes for their mission this time, but whether they succeed or not is not important. Preventing Chimalo from returning to the plateau alive is the most important thing.

into the night!

Chimaluo did not fall asleep. As she was about to enter the plateau, her mood became a little heavy.

The situation in Tubo made her, the future Queen of Tubo, a little confused.

She is naturally from the Zanpu lineage, and her son will be the future Zanpu of Tubo. This is the promise that the young Zanpu made to her father.

only……

Zanpu wanted to have exclusive power and could not get around the domineering Gardongzan, and Tubo could not do without the Gar family...

Unknowingly, the two gradually developed in the direction of water and fire.

Chimalo really didn't want to see such a scene.

While Chimalo was worrying about this, he suddenly heard a sharp bird call. She subconsciously walked out of the tent and looked warily at the dark front, where were the rolling hills.

The previous birdsong was caused by the frightened magpies that are unique to the plateau. They forage during the day and sleep at night, and are easily frightened. Once frightened, it will emit a sharp cry to warn nearby similar animals.

She squinted her eyes and looked carefully. It seemed that something was approaching rapidly in the shadows formed by the layers of hills.

Before she had time to identify what it was, a whistling and harsh sound reached her ears.

Sharp and loud, like a sharp blade cutting through the sky.

Chimaluo was also used to bowing and riding horses, so he naturally knew that this was the sound of arrows piercing the air.

She tensed her trembling body and shouted with all her strength: "Enemy attack!"

As soon as she finished speaking, sharp sounds pierced the air from all directions!

After a round of intense shooting, none of the soldiers patrolling with torches in their camp survived, and there were only a few scattered fires, which became one of the few sources of light.

Chimalo looked at the fire near his tent, and lightning flashed in his mind.

She yelled: "Deputy! Enemy attack!" while running towards the dark place.

The moment she left, dense arrows slanted down, completely submerging her tent and Dayan Mangbuzhi's tent.

A grunt!

Chimalo fell to the ground, and a long arrow still penetrated her inner thigh.

The sounds of "poof" and "poof" were heard endlessly, followed by screams and neighing, and a strong smell of blood rushed straight into the nose.

Chimaluo's mind was in confusion. She didn't know what was going on. She only knew that an enemy had bypassed their defense line and reached close by without making a sound.

All I know is that if I want to survive, I have to leave the fire, as far away as possible.

She gritted her teeth and cut off the arrow, then ignored the gravel on the ground and crawled in the opposite direction of the camp until she lost consciousness.

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Chang'an, the Chen family's residence!

Chen Qingsi sat as the chairman, accompanied by Zhao Renben, the minister of the household department, and Wang Dezhen, the minister of the official affairs department.

The only person who could invite the core figures of the Qingliu lineage to entertain and accompany him at the banquet was the newly promoted Yongzhou Sima Zhang Da'an at this moment.

Facing the crucial position of Sima of Yongzhou, the three prime ministers Xu Jingzong, Ren Yaxiang, and Xu Yushi, and even Lu Chengqing, the Minister of Rites, were all recommended, and they were all suitable.

But it is obvious that the Qingliu lineage has taken the lead in this competition for talents.

Zhao Renben and Wang Dezhen looked at Zhang Daan who was chatting with them over wine, and they were completely convinced by Chen Qingsi.

This time, their Qingliu lineage is not qualified to compete for the position of Yongzhou Sima, and there is no suitable candidate.

However, Chen Qingsi used Linglong's tricks to get them a new general.

"Shilang Chen, I would like to propose a toast to you. Thank you for your support..."

Zhang Daan was an upright man, pouring himself wine one glass at a time.

Xu Jingzong dealt a heavy blow to the Guan Long nobles headed by Changsun Wuji this time. As a noble, Zhang Daan trembled in the face of this situation, fearing that a careless move would harm himself.

But who would have thought that Chen Qingsi and the others would actually befriend and recommend themselves at this time, and even get the approval of Emperor Li Zhi.

Two levels of reversal, how could Zhang Daan not be grateful?

Therefore, even if his ability to drink is average, when faced with this situation, he would just lie down and leave.

Chen Qingsi said: "In any case, you and I have the same ambition. Recommending Sima is out of public interest and nothing else."

Others were avoiding Guan Longxungui at this moment, but Chen Qingsi knew that Li Zhi was not a mediocre person who came randomly.

Although his approach and attitude are indeed a bit ridiculous, looking at the overall situation, Li Zhi, the emperor, may not be regarded as a wise king, but he is also one of the most promising kings.

Honors and nobles are the foundation of Li Tang Dynasty, and Li Tang relied on them to build such a huge empire.

Without Xungui, where would Li Tang come from?

What Li Zhi wants to move is Guan Longxungui, with Changsun Wuji as the core, rather than digging his own foundation.

But if you want to move Changsun Wuji, you will naturally inevitably cause panic among other nobles.

The surest way is to win down a group of nobles and establish a group of nobles to stabilize the situation.

Chen Qingsi took advantage of Li Zhi's mentality of appeasing Guan Longxungui and recommended Zhang Daan.

Zhang Daan, the son of Tan Guogong Zhang Gongjin, is a suitable candidate.

Sure enough, Zhang Daan was favored by Li Zhi and served as Sima of Yongzhou, responsible for the people's livelihood and security in the capital.

Zhang Daan is an upright person, so it is natural for him to be recommended by Qingliu and become a like-minded member.

Zhang Daan drank one glass of wine after another.

Originally, he was drinking wine to thank Chen Qingsi, but as he drank glass after glass of wine, he became sentimental.

"What exactly is the number..."

As a member of the nobility, many of the people Xu Jingzong captured were his relatives and friends, and it was inevitable that they had some negative emotions.

Chen Qingsi, Zhao Renben, and Wang Dezhen would not take these words to heart and pretended not to have heard them.

Zhao Renben said: "Your Majesty is benevolent and filial, and will not involve you too much."

"Your Majesty is true to his benevolence and filial piety, but he cannot withstand the Demon Queen's troubles..."

Although Empress Wu was a good queen, she was not qualified in the eyes of most noble officials.

There is no other reason than that his background is too low.

How could this former emperor, who was a lowly concubine, occupy a lower position?

Especially Rongguo's wife Yang Lao gave Xu Jingzong gifts with great fanfare. The Wu family's recent arrogance and all kinds of factors caused the good reputation that Queen Wu had gradually accumulated to fall back to the bottom.

After all, everyone knows how Changsun Wuji opposed Queen Liwu...

The Wu family's actions should not be too obvious as a form of personal revenge.

Originally, Qingliu Yi Laiji, Liu Rengui, and Pei Xingjian were all anti-military, and Zhao Renben and Wang Dezhen were no exception.

Now that Empress Wu has "revealed her true colors", she naturally gives them the feeling that they knew this.

Therefore, although the two of them did not agree with Zhang Daan's words "demon queen", they also showed some agreement.

Only Chen Qingsi knew that this was the normal operation of their emperor.

It's just that he knew that no matter the emperor or the emperor made mistakes, unless it was someone who was so stupid that most of them would take the blame.

Chen Qingsi could only acquiesce.

However, Zhang Daan muttered: "Zhao County Lieutenant and Changsun Wuji couldn't get along with each other, and they were imprisoned for their crimes. This is what Yaju will retaliate for. It's really hateful..."

(End of this chapter)