Chapter 581 Return to Chang’an
Su Chen was immediately happy.

But think about it, as an emperor, he was the one who expanded the territory, so there is no need to say more about his majesty.

Secondly, the land and population of the three kingdoms of Goryeo have now all become part of the Tang Dynasty. How could Li Chengqian not be happy?
Li Chengqian looked past Su Chen and at Li Jingheng and others who entered the palace with him.

Everyone was naturally familiar with Li Jingheng and Li Chongyi.

It was Kodo who attracted more attention from everyone.

“Is this General Kodo of the White Mountain Tribe?”

“I, Kodo, pay my respects to His Majesty!”

Kodo saluted immediately.

Li Chengqian looked Keduo up and down with a smile and said, “He is a rare and powerful general!”

“Your Majesty Liao Zan.”

“I heard that you not only brought him here this time, but also brought back all 20,000 elite cavalrymen under his command?”

“Exactly.”

Su Chen smiled and nodded, “The 20,000 elite soldiers under Kodo’s command have combat effectiveness far beyond that of ordinary soldiers. Once used properly, they will be a powerful weapon.”

Li Chengqian smiled thoughtfully, “Since you brought them back, you must have your own reasons.”

“In that case, how about I confer him the title of General Dingyuan?”

General Dingyuan?

Su Chen looked at Li Chengqian with a smile, and it seemed that Li Chengqian had some guesses about his thoughts.

“Kodo, why don’t you thank me?”

Kodo, who was wondering about what position General Dingyuan held, immediately bowed and expressed his gratitude after hearing Su Chen’s words.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Su Chen smiled and said, “Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask of you.”

“Why should we be so distant with each other? It’s okay to say it!”

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, “As long as it is something I can do, I will agree to it!”

Hear the words.

When Kodo looked at Su Chen, there was unconsciously a bit more awe in his eyes.

This is what it means to be second to none and above everyone else!
Su Chen said softly: “The 20,000 elite cavalry brought by Kodo cannot be divided anywhere else. They are all under the command of Kodo.”

“Oh?”

Li Chengqian frowned unconsciously.

Twenty thousand elite cavalrymen are not a large number, but they should not be underestimated.

As long as it is used properly, it can easily sweep across an entire state!
However, Su Chen still wanted to hand over the 20,000 elite cavalry of the Baishan tribe to Kodo to command. Isn’t he afraid that they would rebel?

“No!”

A minister came out and said, “Your Highness, this is too reckless.”

“Kodo and the others are surrendered soldiers after all. How can we let them lead 20,000 elite cavalry? It’s not in accordance with etiquette!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, how can we still leave such an elite force of 20,000 cavalrymen to Commander Kodo? I think we should divide these 20,000 cavalrymen into smaller units and distribute them among the various armies!”

“I second the proposal!”

The ministers standing up to oppose one after another made Kodo look a little embarrassed.

Although he also wanted to keep all these people by his side, they had surrendered after all, so how to arrange them had to obey the orders of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chengqian looked at Su Chen and said with a smile, “Where is the Minister of War?”

“The minister is here.”

“What do you think?”

Hou Junji said with a smile, “Your Majesty, your concerns are not unreasonable, but I think these elite cavalry were all trained by Kodo, and they are all members of the Baishan tribe.”

“The reason why the prince wants to hand these people over to Commander Kodo is probably because he values ​​the fact that they are from the same group and have the same roots, making it easier to command them.”

“If we send all of Kodo’s 20,000 elite cavalry into the various armies, there will inevitably be some unrest.”

“It would be better to do as the prince said and hand over these 20,000 troops to Commander Kodo so that it will be easier to act.”

Li Chengqian nodded with great satisfaction, “What Lord Hou said makes sense. In that case, the 20,000 elite cavalry will still be handed over to Commander Kodo.”

“Kodo, do you have the confidence to prepare your 20,000 elite cavalry?”

Kodo was overjoyed. “I swear on my life that I will manage them well. If there is any mistake, I will be willing to be killed.”

Li Chengqian waved his hand, “Now that we have returned triumphantly, on this joyous day, why would you say such things?”

“Even if I don’t trust you, can I still trust him?”

Kodo smiled and nodded, looking at Su Chen with gratitude.

Li Chengqian continued, “The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue must make proper arrangements for the expenses of the 20,000 elite soldiers of the Keduo Department.”

“The minister obeys the order.”

Hou Junji and Dai Zhou spoke at the same time.

Li Chengqian looked at Li Jingheng and the others with a smile, “You have become much more mature than before.”

“Your Majesty Liao praised it.”

“You have made such great contributions by following Su Chen this time, I will definitely not treat you unfairly.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Li Jingheng and the other man thanked them with a smile.

but.

Li Chengqian frowned and asked, “Why didn’t Cheng Chumo and the other two return with you?”

This……

Su Chen and the others immediately burst into laughter.

Cheng Zhijie couldn’t help but ask, “My Lord, what are you laughing at? Is my son okay?”

Yuchi Jingde also echoed and asked, “Yes, Your Majesty, is my son okay?”

Su Chen teased, “The two of them are extremely good friends. Before I returned, I sent a letter to ask for their opinions.”

“But they are now stationed in the Silla capital and are unwilling to come with us.”

“???”

After Cheng Zhijie and the other man looked at each other, they both became a little angry.

As a soldier, you actually don’t obey orders?

“But it doesn’t matter.”

Su Chen said with a smile, “The situation in Silla is still a bit complicated. Leaving the two of them behind can also deter some people with ulterior motives.”

“After our officials have gone there, they will come back.”

“Your Majesty is magnanimous.”

Cheng Zhijie said coldly, “I think that kid is just itching for trouble. When he comes back, I will make sure he knows what it means to obey orders!”

Yuchi Jingde nodded repeatedly, “That’s right! They deserve to be punished!”

Li Chengqian smiled and waved his hand, “It’s just a small matter, don’t take it to heart.”

Li Chengqian’s words have determined the nature of the matter.

At least other officials would not use this incident as an excuse to attack Cheng Chumo and the other two.

“You’ve been exhausted from the journey, go back and have a good rest.”

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice, “I have already ordered people to prepare a celebration banquet. You will attend the banquet with me later.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Su Chen thanked them and left with Li Jingheng and others.

Walking out of the imperial palace, Li Jingheng and the other man couldn’t help laughing.

Li Jingheng: “Your Highness, didn’t you see that when my father saw me just now, his face was wrinkled with smiles.”

“That’s not the case!”

Li Chongyi chuckled and said, “We have proved with facts that a good father will have a good son!”

“That is.”

Su Chen smiled and agreed, “You performed well this time. If Cheng Chumo and the others hadn’t been nostalgic for Silla, it would have been the same.”

“Come on, let’s go back and take a bath and get ready for the party later.”

“it is good!”

“Kodo, you have no place to stay in Chang’an, come with me to the palace to rest.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

……

“Your Majesty!”

“The prince is back!”

The gatekeeper on duty was overjoyed when he saw Su Chen. Cheers resounded throughout the palace.

Soon, servants came running to greet them.

“Your Majesty!”

“Your Majesty, you are finally back.”

“Who are these two girls, Your Majesty?”

Facing the servants who came to greet him one by one, Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.

However, the girls who served him did not leave. Instead, they asked curiously, and followed Su Chen’s Green Eth and Red Tassel.

Su Chen: “I brought them back from Baekje and arranged accommodation for them.”

From Baekje?

The ten Silla officials looked at the two girls, Green Moth and Red Tassel, and suddenly felt more friendly.

“You two girls, follow me.”

After the two Green Moth girls were taken away, Kodo followed Su Chen to the main hall.

“sit.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

After the two of them sat down one by one, Su Chen got straight to the point and said, “Do you know why I proposed that you take over the 20,000 elite cavalry I brought with me in the court?”

Kodo said in a deep voice: “The prince once said that he would give me and them a bigger stage.”

Su Chen smiled and nodded, “Not bad.”

“You are all warriors from the grasslands. It is really a waste of your talents to stay in Chang’an and the Tang Dynasty.”

after all.

The Tang Dynasty is now at its peak and there is no need for their cavalry to do anything.

However, the people of the Tang Dynasty in Persia and other places far away in the west need their protection.

There is even more land waiting for them to conquer.

Su Chen took out a booklet and threw it to Keduo, “Open it and take a look.”

Kodo opened the booklet curiously and saw a map, some country markings, and a rough troop strength statistics in the booklet!

After seeing these contents, Kodo couldn’t help but have a question mark on his face.

“Your Majesty, are these the dynasties west of the Western Regions?”

“good.”

Su Chen smiled and picked up the teacup, “The contents marked on the map here were secretly recorded by them when they were doing business.”

Kodo held the booklet in his hand and had an immature idea in his mind, “The prince gave me this booklet in the hope that I would be able to understand these maps and dynasties, as well as the military strength of their countries, so that I could march westward at any time.”

“Exactly.”

Su Chen smiled slightly, “Compared to the Tang Dynasty, Persia and the Arab Empire, and even those places further west, are where your Baishan cavalry will charge.”

Sure enough.

Kodo nodded in understanding.

No wonder Su Chen wanted to find a broader stage for them.

This means that they will be thrown to the land west of the Western Regions, and he will take his 20,000 elite cavalry to fight against those dynasties!

just.

“My Lord, is this what you mean?”

If this was Su Chen’s idea, Kodo could only say, just think about it.

After all, Su Chen is just a prince. Whether or not to fight and how to fight are not up to him alone.

But if this idea was mentioned by His Majesty…

That’s different.

“It is my opinion, and it is also your Majesty’s opinion.”

“…?”

Kodo was hesitant.

Su Chen said calmly: “This is a goal that the king and His Majesty have planned for a long time, but it is not the time to start planning yet.”

“So, I’m handing these things over to you. I hope you can write down these maps and troops clearly so that it will be easier for future actions.”

“Yes!”

Kodo nodded and put the pamphlet away.

But I still felt a little confused about Su Chen’s actions.

The Tang Dynasty had just ended its military campaigns against Goryeo and Silla and Baekje, so it should have taken some time to rest and recuperate.

But at this moment, Su Chen threw the booklet to him.

“Your Majesty, I dare to ask you, when do you plan to take action?”

“Not urgent.”

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, “Please write these things down first.”

“The king has other things to deal with, and will not send troops again in the short term. You have plenty of time to write down the contents above.”

“Yes.”

“Someone, wait for Kodo to go down and rest.”

“I resign from my humble position.”

After Kodo left, Sun Qiang walked in quickly.

Su Chen looked over and Sun Qiang said in a deep voice: “Your Highness, the news from Tubo came a few days ago.”

“How to say?”

“Monk Bianji has made quite a bit of progress in Tibet and has attracted quite a few believers.”

Sun Qiang quickly said: “The story of Xu Qizhuang and his men has also attracted the attention of many Tibetan people. Of course, at present, these contents are only spread privately.”

Su Chen nodded in understanding, “These things cannot be put out in the open.”

Sun Qiang: “That’s right, so Bian Ji and his companions spread Buddhism all the way and arrived at Nongtang.”

“They stayed in Nongtang for more than a month and gained a lot of followers, but they were targeted by the chief of Nongtang, the Bon Po.”

“What’s interesting is that Bian Ji also thought of the prince’s plan to create a god, so he took the initiative to be caught by them and performed it in front of thousands of people.”

“Oh?”

Su Chen suddenly became interested.

“How’s it going?”

“According to the news from Bailang, after Bianji had a slight victory over the high priest Nima of Benbo in Nongtang, the high priest Nima directly ordered to kill Bianji. With the cooperation of Bailang and others, Bianji was successfully rescued and returned to Dengma with him.”

“Nima High Priest?”

Su Chen widened his eyes.

Sun Qiang: “Yes, this person is the chief priest of the Bon religion in Nongtang.”

“Dam Benpo, who originally debated with Bian Ji, was no match for him, so the high priest Nima was invited out.”

Gee tut.

What a strange name.

Su Chen scratched his head. However, Bai Lang and others retreated to Deng Ma. Was this considered a retreat to advance?
Su Chen pondered and sketched out a rough map of Tubo in his mind.

“What did the White Wolf and the others say?”

“Gone.”

Sun Qiang shook his head. “Since they retreated to Dengma, no news has been sent.”

Su Chen knocked on the table. If Bian Ji wanted to become a god, he must do something big in Tubo.

and.

Judging from their performance in Nongtang, Bian Ji has a great chance of success.

So, their next step is naturally to expand the scope of believers.

If the news of Nongtang spread, it would certainly save Bian Ji and his men a lot of trouble in spreading the news. But at the same time, the high priest of Nongtang had died, and the news was likely to spread to the city of Lhasa.

Opportunities and risks coexist.

Su Chen sighed, “The road ahead will be difficult for them!”

“One wrong step and you’ll be separated by life and death.”

“So dangerous?”

Sun Qiang hesitated and asked, “Does Your Majesty have any solution?”

Su Chen smiled and shook his head, “They are in Tubo now. Even if I have a way, it is out of reach.”

“Pay close attention to Tubo’s movements and see what they will do next.”

(End of this chapter)