hsntnovel Chapter 2427 Path
Chapter 2427 Path
The troops from Prince Ji's Mansion joined forces with the Tubo troops, but Songtsen Gampo's carriage followed Li Shen's carriage and was protected in the troops of Prince Ji's Mansion's guard camp.
Li Shenmei said that he could observe Songtsen Gampo's illness.
Songtsen Gampo did not care about it. He knew that they were afraid that his troops would suddenly attack and take him as a hostage.
Songtsen Gampo did not think there was anything wrong with such precautions, and he would do the same if he were in their place.
The Tibetan soldiers were responsible for escorting food and supplies, while the guard camp in front was responsible for clearing the way.
They were all cavalry, and although there was some snow on the road, they marched relatively fast. Li Shen was no longer as slow as when he came.
Instead, he ordered the troops to speed up, setting off early in the morning and setting up camp in the evening. Xue Rengui estimated that it would take about thirty days.
Li Shen could still tolerate this time. He arrived in Chang'an City on the 30th, which was just a few days away from the Yuan Dynasty.
According to the geographical records, the distance from Xizhou to Chang'an is 5,367 miles.
Ordinary business trips take several months, and Li Shen's trip also took more than two months.
Of course, Li Shen was traveling and sightseeing at that time and had nothing to worry about.
This time was different. He was anxious to go home for the New Year, and he was also afraid that Songtsen Gampo would change his mind.
They traveled quickly all the way, but encountered some obstacles when passing the pass. Li Shen came with Tubo soldiers.
This inevitably makes people wonder whether Prince Ji has rebelled.
Fortunately, Li Shen had the imperial edict, the token, and Songtsen Gampo was there. Li Shen's reason was that the Tibetan king was going on a pilgrimage to Chang'an City.
Although the governor of Guanai had many questions, he had no choice but to let Queen Ji go when he saw that she was about to explode. After all, he had the emperor's token, so he could also shirk responsibility if something happened.
When Li Shen took over Guazhou and Yizhou, he sent people to greet them in advance to avoid wasting his precious time.
It was not until they reached Liangzhou City that Li Shen stopped to rest for a while.
Entering Liangzhou City means entering the territory of the Tang Dynasty in a true sense.
"Your Highness, you have had a hard journey." Li Junxian, the governor of Liangzhou, brought Li Shen to the governor's mansion.
"Governor Li, I'm here to thank you for your help."
Li Shen said that he had asked Li Junxian to go into seclusion before, which delayed the time for more than half a month.
"Your Highness is too polite. Your Highness Prince Ji saved my life. I will repay your kindness with all my heart, let alone this insignificant matter."
Li Junxian saluted. He was an upright person, otherwise he would not have been trusted by Li Shimin to guard the Xuanwu Gate.
"Don't mention saving my life again in the future. This incident was an unprovoked disaster for you, and I was just speaking out for justice.
This king has always been clear about rewards and punishments. Since you have helped me, I will do something for you.
Let Yiyuan and I go to Chang'an City."
"Thank you very much, Your Highness Prince Ji." As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, Li Junxian's face was full of surprise.
Yiyuan, Li Yiyuan, his eldest son, was implicated by him and followed him to Liangzhou, away from the political center.
In Liangzhou Prefecture, he has been assisting him in handling the affairs of Liangzhou City.
But Li Junxian still wanted his son to return to Chang'an City, where there were many opportunities and he could also take the imperial examination.
"Don't thank me. I don't want to see the pillars of the Tang Dynasty become so lonely. When I return, I will mention it to His Majesty and see if I can restore your title.
If there is a chance, I will recommend you to continue leading troops in battle to accumulate military merit. There will definitely be a war between the Tibetans and the Western Turks and the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shen rubbed the teacup with his hands and spoke softly to Li Junxian.
Li Junxian used to be a county lord, but was later dismissed from office and stripped of his title by his father.
If I hadn't come to Xizhou this time, my father would not have activated Li Junxian for the convenience of mobilizing troops.
His father was very thoughtful and was afraid that sending someone else would kill him at the critical moment, but Li Junxian was different.
I have saved Li Junxian's life, and he will not watch me get into trouble without saving me.
But his father didn't expect that he was using Li Junxian not to ask for help but to do something big.
"I am willing to fight for the Tang Dynasty and die for Your Majesty." Li Junxian immediately bowed solemnly.
Restoring the title will bring honor to the family and blessings to future generations.
"Alright, tell Yi Yuan to pack up quickly. I'm in a hurry to get back to Chang'an."
Li Shen waved his hand.
"Yes." Li Junxian immediately sent someone to inform his son, and he stayed to accompany Prince Ji.
"By the way, Your Highness Prince Ji, I wonder why there are so many Tibetan soldiers. Who is in that carriage?"
At this time, Li Junxian remembered to ask.
"Songtsen Gampo." Li Shen took a sip and said lightly.
"Who!" Li Junxian was stunned.
"It's Songtsen Gampo, the king of Tubo." Li Shen repeated.
"The Tibetan king!!!"
Li Junxian opened his mouth wide, stunned.
"What's so surprising about this?" Li Shen said with contempt.
"This...that...His Royal Highness Prince Ji captured the Tibetan king?" Li Junxian couldn't describe his feelings now.
Was Prince Ji so amazing that he actually captured the Tibetan king?
"He wasn't captured, and I didn't go to Tubo. He followed me to Chang'an City to seek medical treatment."
Li Shen did not hide anything from Li Junxian and told him about Songtsen Gampo's search for a doctor and medicine.
Li Junxian was greatly shocked. Prince Ji actually brought back a Zanpu. Isn’t this too amazing?
If this happened in the army, it would be even more impressive than Ashina She'er capturing the King of Kucha, and it would definitely be a huge achievement.
Even if he is an ordinary soldier, if he can do this, he will be promoted eight levels and become a marquis or a prime minister.
The Kingdom of Kucha was a small country, and its national strength was incomparable to that of Tubo.
Tubo had a strong army, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, plus the soldiers and horses of various tribes also numbered over 100,000. It was definitely a strong army.
Li Junxian didn't understand how Prince Ji tricked the Tibetan king back to Chang'an City.
As a Zamp, he should rather die than surrender.
"Alright, send someone to bring some food to the Zamp. I'm hungry too. I'll set off after dinner. I have to rush back to Chang'an before New Year's Day.
I can’t stay here with you any longer.”
Li Shen waved his hand impatiently when he saw Li Junxian's shocked expression. He felt that this was not a big deal. Why were these people so shocked?
What's more, what he wanted to see was his father's shocked expression. Wouldn't it be too much to sell a Zamp for one million at that time?
At this moment, Li Shen was still thinking about selling Songtsen Gampo for money, but he didn't know what kind of treatment he would receive when he returned to Chang'an City.
Upon hearing this, Li Junxian immediately took orders and arranged meals.
Two hours later, Li Shen set off again, with Li Yiyuan joining the team.
Li Yiyuan is more familiar with Li Shen, and is also one of the more than one hundred playboys.
He admired Li Shen very much, and followed Li Shen's carriage on horseback, asking him all kinds of questions, which made Li Shen very helpless.
In the end, I could only let him go.
(By the way, that Niang. Mangbujie Shangnang is not a fictional character. This person really existed and was born into the Niang clan. It's not taking advantage.
And there's no way to simplify the name, can't you just call her "mother"?)