Chapter Five Hundred and Two Leaving the City Westward
Theoretically, going to Tuyuhun as an envoy can also be regarded as pursuing poetry and distant places. After all, Tuyuhun is so far away and there are many poems. "The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass" is probably nearby.
Li Qinzai really wanted to find a place to run wild, away from all the grievances and grievances in Chang'an, but Li Zhi immediately sent him to the war-torn Tuyuhun.
That's not what I mean, brother...
I want to go wild, not hunt.
To be honest, compared to the loyalty and resignation of his subordinates, Li Qinzai was extremely scared.
Living two lifetimes is so precious. If he was told this time, he didn't think God would be so merciful and would give him a third chance to be reborn.
In front of the gate of Taiji Palace, Li Qinzai looked around at all the tribes and said slowly: "It is very dangerous to go to Tuyuhun. The two countries are at war there. When we step into Tuyuhun, we are on the battlefield."
"You are willing to risk your lives to protect me, but I can't let you down. After returning to the Duke's Mansion, each of you will receive 20 coins to leave to your wife, children, and children."
"If you come back alive from this trip, twenty guan will be your reward. If you die in battle, the twenty guan will be your pension. The British government will take care of your wife, children, and children for the rest of their lives."
The audience was so moved that they all clasped their fists in thanks.
Returning to the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai immediately called the accountant in the mansion and gave each of the tribesmen twenty guan of money to leave for their wives and children at home.
Then Li Qinzai went directly to the backyard to meet Li Ji.
Li Ji had heard that Li Qinzai was going to send an envoy to Tuyuhun and was waiting for him in the study. Li Qinzai came into the study to see the ceremony. Li Ji looked at him with complicated eyes and sighed.
"I didn't expect that His Majesty's preferred envoy would be you."
Li Qinzai licked his dry lips and sighed: "This is exactly what everyone expected..."
Li Ji snorted and said: "The emperor values you and gives you the opportunity to gain qualifications. You should cherish it. Don't live up to His Majesty's expectations and don't embarrass our Li family."
Li Qinzai asked tentatively: "Grandpa, how can we not embarrass our family? Is it considered a shame to turn around and run away when encountering an enemy?"
Li Ji said categorically: "Forget it."
"Is it a shame to surrender to the enemy?"
"Calculate!"
"Is it a shame to ruin the women of Tuyuhun?"
Li Ji stroked his beard and fell into deep thought: "This...should, probably...doesn't count, right?"
He is worthy of being a general who leads the army. He has ordered massacres and plunders in the past. According to his moral bottom line, raping foreign women is considered a pastime and has nothing to do with morality.
Li Qinzai pressed him step by step: "Is it a shame to be raped by women from Tuyuhun?"
Li Ji was shocked. How could he have the nerve to say such a shameless question?
After pondering for a moment, Li Ji slowly said: "It's not a shame, but if I were you, I would definitely be embarrassed to be alive. The best way to end up is to draw your sword and kill yourself."
Li Qinzai nodded, now he probably understood Li Ji's moral bottom line.
In short, don't compromise with your enemies. It doesn't matter if the relationship between men and women is a little chaotic. Whether you are being abused or being abused, you can accept it.
"It's extremely dangerous to go to Tuyuhun. You should take good care of yourself." Li Ji showed a rare look of worry.
"Grandpa, don't worry. My grandson is an envoy of the Tang Dynasty. Normally no one would dare to murder me, as long as my grandson doesn't take the initiative to do something mean."
"What I'm worried about is that you take the initiative to commit a crime..." Li Ji said worriedly: "The rulers of Tubo and Tuyuhun were both overt and covert towards the Tang Dynasty. They expressed their sincerity in their greetings every year, but in fact they frequently invaded and violated the borders of the two countries. Lord of the country, you should remain vigilant."
"They are not good neighbors. To be precise, they are enemies who have not fallen out with each other. Don't think that no one will dare to kill you if you are an envoy of the Tang Dynasty. There is a war at hand and human lives are at stake, so the envoys are not much better."
Li Qinzai became serious: "Grandpa, my grandson will find a way to protect himself."
Li Ji added: "Your Majesty's request for you to mediate the war between the two countries is just a delaying strategy. Your main task is to delay the war and not allow Tibet to easily occupy the entire territory of Tuyuhun."
"When the food supplies in Jiangnan and Huainan are collected, the Tang Dynasty King's division can send troops to Tuyuhun. Then your mission will be completed. Don't you really think that you are going to mediate the war? With your weight, it is impossible to mediate. .”
Li Qinzai rolled his eyes: "My grandson is not stupid, but after my grandson left, I asked my grandpa to run more in the rear and collect food as soon as possible. If my grandson stays in Tuyuhun for one more day, he will be in danger for one more day..."
Looking at Li Ji affectionately, Li Qinzai said: "The Li family has many descendants, but the grandson is the most promising one. If he died in a foreign country, it would not only be a great loss to the Li family, but also a great loss to the Tang Dynasty... …”
Li Ji sighed: "In terms of shamelessness, no one in the Li family can match you. Go away, say goodbye to your wife and children properly, and don't be an eyesore in front of me."
Li Qinzai had no choice but to leave. Before going out, he looked back at Li Ji and saw that Li Ji was turning over the book with an expressionless face, as if it was just an ordinary thing for his grandson to go to the dragon's den and the tiger's den.
A real man wants to gain fame and fame, and there is no need to worry about the behavior of his children.
It wasn't until Li Qinzai left that Li Ji put down the book in his hand and sighed deeply.
In an instant, he showed his age and his eyes were red.
As I get older, I can no longer bear the separation of my loved ones.
The study door suddenly opened, and Li Qinzai jumped in after leaving and returning.
"Haha, I knew grandpa couldn't bear to leave me, so why don't you cry!"
"Get out!" Li Ji became angry and picked up the white jade paperweight on the desk and threw it away.
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It was even more difficult and sad to say goodbye to Cui Jie and Qiao Er.
Under the worried eyes of Cui Jie and Qiao'er, Li Qinzai swore to the sky and took his eighteenth generation ancestor out for a walk. He reluctantly made Cui Jie stop crying and comforted Qiao'er to sleep.
Early the next morning, people came to the palace, formally announced the imperial edict, and handed over a thousand elite imperial guards to Li Qinzai, who was under the command of Li Qinzai.
Entering the backyard to say goodbye to Li Ji, Cui Jie and Qiao'er took him outside the city gate, and stayed with him for a long time. Then Li Qinzai turned around and left. Cui Jie and Qiao'er stood outside the city gate until the team disappeared. , then returned to the city wiping away tears.
As the city of Chang'an faded away, Li Qinzai was riding on his horse, feeling a little depressed.
Who would want to travel thousands of miles to a dangerous place if they could enjoy peace?
The team was vast and marched westward slowly.
Two hundred members of the Li family, a thousand imperial troops on the right guard, and more than a hundred extra war horses used to carry the baggage, food and water, these are all the troops have.
More than two hours after leaving Chang'an, Li Qinzai finally calmed down a bit.
Following him closely were Liu Asi and Lao Wei, and a thousand imperial troops on the right guard were commanded by a captain.
The captain was about thirty years old, in the prime of life. A wisp of green beard fluttered in the wind under his chin, and his facial features were ordinary but exuded a bit of fierceness.
Li Qinzai raised his hand to him: "I haven't asked for advice yet..."
The captain hurriedly clasped his fists and returned the salute: "The last general Guo Yi, Captain Sun Congdong, is from Luoyang. He is affiliated with Youwei. He once served as a guard in the Taiji Palace, and was ordered to accompany Li Xianbo as an envoy to Tuyuhun."
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