The God-Level Prodigal Son of the Tang Dynasty

Although the sitting Niu Jinda was not as tall as the standing Zhao Chen, this old guy who was like an iron tower made Zhao Chen feel inexplicable pressure.

Looking at Niu Jinda's half-smiling face, Zhao Chen realized that Niu Jinda had not known about the fact that he and Cheng Chumo had secretly eaten roast rabbit just now.

However, Niu Jinda promised that as long as Zhao Chen can give some good suggestions, he can bake and eat them anywhere in the future.

This is a good opportunity.

Zhao Chen really didn't want to eat the water boiled with coarse cloth.

Since there are benefits, it is natural to give Niu Jinda something to do.

Fifty thousand versus 150,000. This battle, I think, will be very difficult...

Oh? That's not what you said just now! Niu Jinda smiled jokingly, waiting for Zhao Chen's next words.

Zhao Chen ignored his joking look. In order to be able to eat barbecue at any time in the future, he had to think carefully.

The difficulty the boy talks about does not refer to the difficulty of rescuing Songzhou this time.

Tubo is a barbarian after all, just like Songtsan Gampo, but with a little reputation, he is definitely no match for Niu Shuai and others.

The Battle of Songzhou actually doesn't take much thought for Niu Shuai.

The difficult thing is that after Niu Shuai has relieved the siege of Songzhou City, if he wants to invade Tubo territory, this is the beginning of the difficulty!

Oh? Niu Jinda became interested.

He never told Zhao Chen that he wanted to send troops into Tubo.

Moreover, the emperor never told anyone else that he would take this opportunity to deal with Tubo severely.

Except for their three marching generals, the soldiers all thought that driving the Tibetan barbarians out of the Tang Dynasty was a victory.

But Zhao Chen is so sure?

Of course, just like Zhao Chen said, Niu Jinda himself didn't take it to heart to rescue Songzhou City.

What was really difficult was that the emperor summoned Niu Jinda, Hou Junji, and Liu Lan to have a secret talk at Ganquan Hall overnight.

If the emperor wants to attack Tubo, he will at least beat Tibet so hard that it will never dare to raise its head again!

Niu Jinda was not familiar with Tibet, so

After hearing Zhao Chen talk about raising troops in Tibet, that's when the difficulties began.

This made Niu Jinda even more curious.

No matter how big the territory of Tubo is, it is still a small country compared with our Tang Dynasty. Even the soldiers of Tubo cannot compare with the warriors of our Tang Dynasty.

What's really difficult is Tubo's unique geographical environment. Zhao Chen said slowly.

Tubo is located on a plateau. If ordinary people go there, they will suffer from altitude sickness in a short time. The symptoms may be as mild as difficulty breathing and feeling weak all over. In serious cases, they may die on the spot.

For those of us who are not used to altitude sickness, this place is a restricted area for life.

Zhao Chen shook his head. He and Lao Li Tou had already talked about these things before.

But now it seems that he may have forgotten that Lao Li Tou never told Niu Jinda and the others about these things!

Niu Jinda looked a little solemn.

The emperor had not told them these things.

But because it involved Tubo, they themselves found some businessmen from Tubo, who knew some of the situation in Tubo.

At first Niu Jinda only thought that the Tubo Mountains were high and the road was far away, covered with snow, making the march difficult.

But if you persist, you can eventually get in.

But who knew that the Tubo that Zhao Chen mentioned was so terrifying.

According to Zhao Chen, before they could see the Tubo soldiers, their Tang army would most likely die on the way.

Perhaps, there is no need to wait until halfway.

Zhao Chen said this and stopped talking any further.

Niu Jinda is not a fool.

Such a huge danger is ahead. Even if you don't believe it, you should be careful.

Besides, Zhao Chen didn't want to follow the army all the way to Tubo territory.

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After saving Songzhou, he will return to Chang'an City.

No matter what, a bed at home is much more comfortable than a wooden bed in the military.

Is the climate in Tubo really so terrible? Can you... Niu Jinda seemed a little hard to accept.

I even wanted to ask Zhao Chen if there was any other way.

But after all, he didn't ask.

Except for gods, who can cross those natural chasms?

The power of nature is not something ordinary people like you and I can compete with.

Of course, maybe one day in the future, we can really go to the Tubo Plateau easily. Zhao Chen said slowly.

There seemed to be some longing, and he seemed to be reminiscing about something.

I am getting old, and I will definitely not be able to wait for the day you mentioned. If such a day comes, remember to come to my grave and talk to me during the Qingming Festival. Niu Jinda also sighed suddenly.

Before Zhao Chen could speak, he continued to say, This war with Tubo, I have already expected the difficulty of this battle, but I didn't expect it to be like this.

The most urgent task is to resolve the siege of Songzhou first, and we will talk about the rest later.

Niu Jinda did not express his attitude to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen could also feel the doubt in Niu Jinda's heart.

Thinking about it, if a boy who had never left Chang'an City told him how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, he would not completely believe it.

However, as long as Niu Jinda had scruples in his heart.

There will also be preparations for subsequent military operations.

Zhao Chen was unceremoniously kicked out of the handsome tent by Niu Jinda.

He also threatened that when Zhao Chen improves the food in the future, he must not be forgotten.

Otherwise, Zhao Chen will have to wear small shoes.

The old guy is clearly using his power to bully others.

But his arms couldn't hold his thighs, so Zhao Chen still had to hold his nose and agree.

…

Today is New Year's Eve in the ninth year of Zhenguan.

After the emperor and his ministers had finished their night banquet, they went to the Li Zheng Hall in a somewhat disinterested mood.

The Crown Prince, King Wei and all the princes and princesses bowed and left from the Li Zheng Hall.

The fireworks in Chang'an City were extremely beautiful, but the emperor was not interested at all.

Your Majesty, you are in a bad mood today! Empress Changsun put on a piece of clothing for the emperor, looked at the crescent moon in the sky, and said softly.

On New Year's Eve, the day when every family reunites, I personally sent my legitimate son to the battlefield. Li Shimin sighed and leaned on the railing.

Li Shimin feels a little regretful now.

It had already been planned that on New Year's Eve this year, he would ask Zhao Chen to come to the palace to celebrate the New Year.

The family got together to celebrate the New Year for the first time in sixteen years.

However, this wish was not realized after all.

State affairs are greater than family affairs, Zhao Chen will not blame His Majesty. Empress Changsun said softly.

Thinking that Zhao Chen was not in good health, he followed him to a place as far away as Songzhou City.

He didn't eat well or sleep well along the way. How could his body bear it?

Although she couldn't bear it, Empress Changsun still comforted the emperor.

I'm afraid that boy hates me to death, but as long as he can be successful in the future, I don't care! Li Shimin said with a smile.

He still doesn't understand Zhao Chen's thoughts.

It is estimated that along the way, I have arranged myself a lot.

Li Shimin sighed again when he thought of the days he spent with Zhao Chen in the tavern.

People, when they get older, it is easier to remember.

As the saying goes, everything you see is the past, and everything you think about is memories. Li Shimin admitted that he was nostalgic.

Guanyin maid, do you still have the fine wine from Zhao Chen? Li Shimin asked.

Yes, but it's already late at night, and it's time for your Majesty to rest. Queen Changsun advised.