Chapter 583 No one is more suitable than me [End of the book]

In the imperial study room.

Gao Shilian and others looked at the information handed over by Li Chengqian and remained silent.

Unexpectedly, a chess piece thrown out by Su Chen casually caused such a big commotion in Tubo, so that he and Lu Dongzan directly issued a wanted order to arrest them all.

“Your Majesty, it seems that the actions of Bian Ji and his men in Tibet have yielded some results.”

Li Jing spoke slowly, “If we strike while the iron is hot, there may be a chance to make Tubo lively again.”

“However, the climate in Tubo is unpredictable. Except for some soldiers from Jiannan Road, it is very easy for others to get sick if they want to enter Tubo to fight.”

Gao Shilian stroked his beard and smiled, “Duke Li is in the mood to take down Tubo?”

Li Jing smiled and said, “The three regions of Goryeo are all part of the Tang Dynasty, so why can’t Tubo be included?”

“Secondly.”

“To the south, there are places like Nanzhao, and to the west, there is the Kingdom of Dashi.”

“Since Your Majesty wants to expand the territory and become a wise ruler, we should serve you.”

Li Chengqian nodded, “Duke Li is right. To expand territory, we must naturally conquer all the small countries around us.”

“Compared to Nanzhao, once we defeat Tubo, we can march directly south and conquer Nanzhao and other countries.”

“However, how to pacify Tubo is also a difficult problem.”

“Although Bian Ji and others have done a good job in Tibet, we don’t have many troops available.”

“For example, even if all the 40,000 elite soldiers from Jiannan Road were mobilized to fight in Tubo territory, it would still be a drop in the bucket for Tubo’s 200,000-strong army.”

“That’s not the case.”

At this time, Su Chen’s voice came from outside the door.

Everyone looked over and saw Su Chen walked in with a smile, “In my opinion, the 40,000 troops of Jiannan Road alone are enough to sweep across Tubo.”

“Oh?”

Everyone frowned in confusion.

Fang Xuanling: “The Tibetan army has at least 100,000 elite soldiers, and the miscellaneous vassal troops definitely add up to more than 200,000. How can we defeat such a large Tibetan army with only 40,000 elite soldiers from Jiannan Road?”

Su Chen smiled and said, “Prime Minister Fang, don’t forget that Bian Ji and his men have made considerable achievements in Tubo!”

“Many people in Tubo have become believers of Bian Ji!”

“Secondly, those slaves in Tubo, under the teachings of Bianji, are they really willing to continue to be slaves?”

“The question of whether there are any kings, princes, generals or ministers is not just a test in the Central Plains, it will also be effective in the Tibetan territory.”

“As long as we operate properly, there may be a chance to win these people over to our side!”

“Once we succeed, we will no longer be 40,000 elite soldiers, but hundreds of thousands of Tibetan troops. They will assist us and defeat Tibet.”

Win over the Tibetans and defeat Songtsen Gampo’s army?

This idea is feasible to a certain extent, but in actual operation, it may not be as simple as Su Chen said.

Li Jing said slowly: “What the prince said is mostly under ideal conditions. If the people of Tibet have already become rigid in their thinking, the 40,000 elite soldiers will become an isolated army.”

“It is possible.”

Su Chen smiled and said, “But I trust Bian Ji and his men more. They have already convinced the Tibetans.”

“Besides, I came here this time to send troops to Tubo!”

“Ok?”

Everyone looked at Su Chen in astonishment.

Li Chengqian frowned and asked, “How long have you rested before you lead your troops to attack Tubo?”

“Not bad!”

Su Chen nodded, “I’m going to go this time.”

Su Chen’s attitude immediately made everyone present feel confused.

Before, when Li Chengqian asked him to go to Goryeo, he was reluctant to do so. But now he wants to take the initiative to go to Tubo?

Why is that?
Li Chengqian curiously asked the question that everyone was wondering, “Why did you take the initiative to lead the troops to Tubo this time?”

Su Chen smiled slightly, “Your Majesty, do you remember when Lu Dongzan left Chang’an City, he told me that he would open the door for me at any time?”

Li Chengqian and others smiled and nodded.

This was not a secret matter. The conversation between the two outside the city gate was known to many people, including the people in the city.

Su Chen: “So, this time I’m going to Tubo to give Lu Dongzan a big gift.”

Gao Shilian: “You’re going to lead troops to Tibet right after you got married?”

Su Chen: “Why not?”

Li Chengqian pondered and said, “Are you sure you want to go to Tubo in person?” Su Chen: “Yes.”

“I think Lu Dongzan and the others would be very happy if they met me.”

Happy?
Everyone looked at Su Chen with strange expressions.

We don’t know whether they are happy or not, but I see that you are quite concerned about it.

“Besides, I arranged for Bian Ji and others to go to Tubo. No one knows them better than me. When I go to Tubo, I can contact them immediately and make the next plan at the same time. If others go, I will not feel at ease.”

Everyone nodded silently at Su Chen’s reasons.

These people were sent to Tubo by Su Chen, and they were all carrying out Su Chen’s plan.

If Su Chen goes to Tubo, he can take charge of the overall situation. On the contrary, if they go to Tubo, they will face many constraints and cannot act according to Su Chen’s prior plan, which may easily lead to problems.

Li Chengqian pondered and said, “If that’s the case, then you will lead the battle.”

“However, it will take another ten days or half a month to prepare for the food and supplies, as well as the mobilization of troops in Jiannan Road.”

“One month later, we will send troops to Tibet.”

“it is good!”

After the details were discussed, everyone left.

Su Chen stayed in the imperial study.

“How’s the situation in Persia?”

“I don’t know.”

Su Chen shook his head.

Compared with Tubo, Persia is too far away from the Tang Dynasty. Even if there is news coming back, it will take some time.

not to mention.

Compared with solving the problem of the Arab Empire, eliminating Tubo is undoubtedly the top priority.

“I was thinking before that after conquering Tibet, I would start to attack the Arab Empire, but now it seems a little too early.”

Li Chengqian smiled, stood up and opened a world map, pointed at the Nanzhao countries and said, “If we take down Tubo, we can easily take down the Nanzhao countries.”

“In order to fight against the outside world, we must first make peace with the inside.”

“Only by solving the problems of the neighboring countries can we have stronger power to open up the Western countries.”

Su Chen looked over and nodded with a smile, “It’s not impossible.”

After conquering Tubo, the navy and the army advanced in parallel. How could the Nanzhao countries be a match for the Tang army?
What’s more, their weapons have been constantly updated.

It is undoubtedly a pipe dream for the Nanzhao countries to catch up with the Tang Dynasty. The only right way is to surrender.

“Although it would be most appropriate for you to go to Tibet, to be honest, I didn’t think of letting you go this time.”

“learn.”

Su Chen chuckled, “But if other people go, it won’t be so reassuring.”

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, “That’s right.”

“Go back and rest. We will send troops to Tubo in a month.”

“it is good.”

……

After the plan to use military force against Tubo was finalized, various departments of the imperial court began to take action.

Although some people were dissatisfied with Li Chengqian’s decision, the resources from the three places of Goryeo and the Protectorate of Japan were continuously transported, making the Tang Dynasty change with each passing day. Even if many people were dissatisfied, they still got busy.

Time flies and it’s already a month later.

“Be careful when you go to Tibet.”

Li Chengqian was dressed in casual clothes and looked at Su Chen seriously. “If it’s impossible, go home. We have plenty of opportunities.”

“it is good!”

Su Chen smiled and nodded, then turned his gaze to Li Xueyan and the other girl.

The two girls seemed to have thousands of words to say, but in the end they only turned them into four words: return safely.

Su Chen laughed, “Don’t worry, Tubo can’t stop me.”

“Everyone, go back.”

Su Chen laughed and said, “Wait until I come back, and then we’ll have a celebration drink!”

“Take care of yourself!”

Everyone watched Su Chen get on the carriage and drive away.

(End of this chapter)