hsntnovel Chapter 2288 Preparing to Return to Xizhou
Chapter 2288 Preparing to Return to Xizhou
When Li Shen heard that two of the four generals had died in battle and two had followed Guo Xiaoke to the front line, Li Shen immediately realized that the matter was not simple.
There was a meaningful look in his eyes. It was certain that this matter must be related to Guo Daizhao.
I just don’t understand who gave Guo Daizhao the courage to sell the border army’s equipment to the rebels.
"So, the rebels have 5,000 men, right?"
Missing 5,000 sets of equipment, Li Shen estimated that the rebels should have 5,000 troops.
"Your Highness, we just checked and verified that the replacement of some equipment in recent years is normal, approximately between 1,500 and 2,000 sets.
The rest is abnormal.
This means the rebel army should be between 3,000 and 3,500 men, and they should have around 15,000 arrows."
Wang Xuance reported again.
"What a big deal." Li Shen sneered.
The chain of evidence has been broken, and all the people involved are not in the military camp, so there is no way to start the investigation. We only know that this matter is related to Guo Daizhao.
But Guo Daizhao also went to the front line.
It seems that this matter needs to be reported to the court for investigation.
Thinking of this, Li Shen immediately gave the order.
"Alright, write a memorial on this matter, and when you return to Xizhou, send someone to deliver it back to Chang'an. We don't have time to stay here any longer.
Notice that we will set off back to Xizhou in three days."
If we can't find it today, there's no need to delay here any longer. The environment here is too bad, and Li Shen is a little uncomfortable with it.
"I will take your orders."
Several people immediately stood up and saluted to receive the order. They needed to replenish food and grass at the border before returning to Xizhou.
However, Li Shen has already notified Xizhou Prefecture to send a batch of food and fodder here.
In two days, Li Shen's team was ready and could set off at any time.
And at this time, Su Haizheng came to Li Shen's residence again.
"This humble official greets His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
"Well, what brings you here today? No need for a banquet. You have limited resources here. Please share the meat with the soldiers on the border."
Li Shen thought Su Haizheng came to see him off and invited him to a banquet, so he refused directly.
The food here tastes terrible and doesn't suit his taste.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have something to tell you." Su Haizheng said hurriedly.
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Hearing that it was not a banquet, Li Shen asked curiously.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, someone just arrived from the front, informing us that a batch of food and fodder needs to be transported to Kucha, and the labor service in the rear will arrive soon.
They learned that His Royal Highness Prince Ji was here, so they wanted to report to His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Su Haizheng explained.
"Oh, call that man over. I have something to ask you." Li Shen nodded after hearing this.
Su Haizheng agreed, and soon came in with two palace soldiers.
Seeing Li Shen, the two of them immediately saluted.
"See His Highness Prince Ji."
Although the two had never seen Li Shen, the young man in front of them was the only one sitting in the hall, and he was dressed in gorgeous clothes.
"No gift."
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji."
Li Shen looked him up and down before asking:
"How is the battle ahead?"
"Your Highness, Prince Ji, the soldiers ahead are advancing like a broken bamboo. They have already captured Yanqi and Kucha, and are now attacking Suiye and Khotan. They are completely powerless to fight back."
A palace soldier said very proudly.
"So powerful? I remember that the commander-in-chief of the Kunqiu Road is Ashina She'er, right?" Li Shen praised.
"Yes, Your Highness, Prince Ji. General Ashina personally led an army of 50,000 to attack Qiuci. He captured five large cities, persuaded over 700 smaller cities to surrender, and captured tens of thousands of men and women."
The government soldiers reported.
"Kucha has so many cities?" Li Shen was a little surprised. In his impression, Kucha should be very small.
There are actually more than 700 cities.
"Has General Ashina made any unusual moves?" Li Shen suddenly asked an unexpected question.
The two palace soldiers who asked the question were both stunned.
"This... General Ashina hasn't made any unusual moves. I wonder what His Royal Highness Prince Ji is referring to?"
"I am asking him if he wants to be independent and break away from the Tang Dynasty." Li Shen asked directly.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we have not found any evidence that General Ashina wants to leave the Tang Dynasty. General Ashina is loyal to Your Majesty.
"Has His Royal Highness Prince Ji misunderstood something?" Although the two were from the Tang Dynasty, they still admired Ashina She'er.
"Oh, then I misheard. But as Tang people, you must play your due role, understand?"
Li Shen was just asking casually, so he didn't dwell on it.
Most of the generals who are still active on the battlefield today are foreign generals, and the Tang Dynasty is experiencing a period of transition among its generals.
The generals who followed Li Shimin to conquer the world are all old now.
"Yes, we will keep it in mind." The two men saluted immediately. They understood what King Ji meant, which was to monitor Ashina She'er.
"Well, you don't have to go to Xizhou anymore. The king will set off for Xizhou tomorrow and will have food and grass ready.
When the corvées arrive, we will send soldiers to escort them to Kucha."
It would be a waste of time for these two people to go to Xizhou, so Li Shen gave an order.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have something else to report." At this time, the two palace soldiers looked at each other and said.
"What's the matter?" Li Shen asked.
The guard's face showed a manly expression as he looked around. Li Shen immediately understood and waved his hand:
"All of you go down. General Su, you should also go back and prepare. The King will return to Xizhou tomorrow."
In fact, the only outsider here is Su Haizheng.
Su Haizheng glanced at the two palace soldiers, then saluted Li Shen and stepped out.
"Speak now, these are all my confidants. What do you want to tell me?"
After everyone had left, Li Shen spoke.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, may I ask if your Highness Prince Ji has any property in Yanqi?"
"Yanqi? No." Li Shen shook his head.
"No! There is property." As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, Shi Tou behind him hurriedly stepped forward and shouted.
"Huh?" Li Shen was startled and turned to look at the stone, but soon Li Shen remembered something and immediately slapped his forehead with his hand:
"Look at my brain. Yes, I do have businesses in Yanqi, but I have too many of them and have forgotten them.
What, have you seen my property?"
If Shitou hadn't reminded him, he would have really forgotten that Wang Wencheng actually had a house in Yanqi.
I heard there seems to be quite a bit of money there.
He had sent people to inquire about the news, but no news came back. He thought he couldn't find it, but he didn't expect to find it this time.
"Replying to His Royal Highness Prince Ji, I did find His Royal Highness Prince Ji's assets, but...but..."
The two of them spoke hesitantly, and Li Shen immediately summoned them and asked:
"But what?"
(Oh, I went to a meeting yesterday, and that great guy, oh my god, I was scared to death)