Chapter 176 Leaving the capital again (1)

Bazhuo ordered the troops to be drawn from all tribes, gathered at the royal court, and then sent out to attack the Tang Dynasty.

The tribes were scattered all over the place, and it took time for them to gather their warriors and then gather

at the royal court. In order not to miss the best opportunity to attack the Tang Dynasty, Bazhuo stipulated that all tribes must arrive at the royal court within five days. If there were any latecomers, the tribal leaders would be beheaded. Once this order was issued, many tribes that were far from the royal court complained bitterly.

It was not difficult for tribes that were closer to the royal court to arrive at the royal court within five days.

They also needed to go back to mobilize their tribesmen and then bring them to the royal court. Not counting the time it took to mobilize their tribesmen, it would take time to go back and forth.

Five days was really not enough, but they did not dare to bring it up with Bazhuo, because the person who brought it up had been executed by Bazhuo for disturbing the morale of the army!

The head was still hanging on the flagpole. Such a bloody scene naturally shocked many people.

Everyone had to follow Bazhuo's order to mobilize troops to the royal court.

Xueyantuo was mobilizing troops, while on the other side of Chang'an, the Crown Prince Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty was planning to leave the palace.

In Chang'an, the East Palace, and the Chongjiao Hall, Li Chengqian summoned Yang Shidao and Fang Xuanling.

When Yang Shidao and Fang Xuanling came to the Chongjiao Hall, they saw Li Chengqian in armor. The two looked at each other, both puzzled.

"Hello, Your Highness!" Yang Shidao and Fang Xuanling saluted.

"No need to be polite!" Li Chengqian said.

"Your Highness is wearing armor and summoned the two of us. I wonder what your Highness is doing?" Yang Shidao asked. "

I called you here today to tell you something. I have decided to go to Xiazhou to comfort the troops and will set off immediately."

"During the time when I am not in Chang'an, all matters will be handed over to you two to handle. You will stay in Chang'an." Li Chengqian said.

"What?" The two were shocked!

Fang Xuanling said anxiously: "Your Highness! This is absolutely not allowed! I will definitely not agree to it."

"I am going to comfort the troops, not to do anything else. What's wrong with that?" Li Chengqian said.

"Your Highness! Now that His Majesty is personally conquering Liaodong, if you also leave Chang'an, then Chang'an and Luoyang will be left empty."

"I am worried that some villains will take the opportunity to cause chaos. Moreover, Xiazhou is a remote area, where Your Highness's carriage is not needed to go there in person to comfort the troops." Fang Xuanling hurriedly advised. "What

Prime Minister Fang said is right. If Your Highness really wants to comfort the troops in Xiazhou, you can send a minister to comfort the troops. Why do you have to do it yourself?" Yang Shidao also chimed in.

They really don't want the prince to act so recklessly. Today he wants to go to Xiazhou to comfort the troops, but tomorrow he doesn't know what he wants to do.

The prince really does what he wants, and he has to stop him no matter what he says today.

What kind of place is Xiazhou? There are so many people there. It is a place where Han people and barbarians live together. It is the most chaotic place.

The prince's body is worth a million gold. If something goes wrong when he goes to Xiazhou, how can they explain to His Majesty Li II?

"As the prince, why can't I comfort the soldiers of a state? They are all soldiers who defend the land and border for our Tang Dynasty."

"I should go to comfort them, but you are blocking me here. What's your intention?" Li Chengqian said.

No matter what they say today, it will be useless. He must go to Xiazhou, and no one can stop him.

"Your Highness! Xiazhou is a place where Han people and barbarians live together. The barbarians are brave and fierce. I am worried that someone will bump into Your Highness!" Fang Xuanling said.

"Prime Minister Fang, you are worrying too much! No matter whether you are Han, Hu, or other ethnic groups, as long as you are a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, we should treat you equally."

"Besides, my Eastern Palace guards will protect me, you don't have to worry so much." Li Chengqian said.

"Your Highness! I heard that the Yi Nan Khan of Xueyantuo died suddenly, and his son Ba Zhuo killed Yi Mang and seized the position of Khan."

"I am worried that Xueyantuo will raise troops to invade. At that time, Xiazhou will definitely be the first to bear the brunt. Your Highness may be in danger this time." Yang Shidao said.

"Bazhuo has just won the Khan's throne not long ago, and his foundation is not yet stable. Bazhuo needs to stabilize the situation before he can sit firmly on the Khan's throne."

"How can Bazhuo have the time to raise troops to attack our Tang Dynasty? Even if Bazhuo ignores the opposition at home and raises troops to attack our Tang Dynasty, there is no need to worry!"

"In Xiazhou, there are Anguo Gong Shishisili and Zuo Xiaowei Zhonglang Jiang Tian Renhui. If Xueyantuo dares to come, he will definitely come and never return."

"If Xueyantuo really raises troops to invade, I can't sit idly by. I should go to Xiazhou to appease the troops and boost morale." Li Chengqian said.

Yang Shidao wanted to persuade Li Chengqian to change his mind with such words, but Li Chengqian didn't buy it.

He knew better than anyone whether Xueyantuo would raise troops to attack.

Li Chengqian led his people to leave Chongjiao Hall and went to Guangtian Hall behind Chongjiao Hall. This time, going to Xiazhou to appease the troops was just an excuse.

Taking this opportunity to hone his generals was the real purpose of Li Chengqian's trip to Xiazhou.

"What should we do now?" Looking at Li Chengqian's leaving back, Master Yang asked Fang Xuanling.

"How do I know what to do? The prince is determined to do it! You and I have tried our best to stop him! But we still can't stop him, and I am helpless." Fang Xuanling shook his head helplessly.

In his heart, he hoped that the prince's trip to Xiazhou would be smooth.

Although Fang Xuanling had many ideas, he had a shortcoming, which was that he was not decisive enough in making decisions.

Otherwise, there would not be the reputation of Fang Mou Du Duan. When it comes to Fang Xuanling making decisions, Fang Xuanling is often indecisive.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" As soon as Li Chengqian walked into the Guangtian Hall, the generals waiting in the hall hurriedly stood up and saluted Li Chengqian!

"No need to be polite!" Li Chengqian came to the main seat and sat down, looking at Pei Xingjian, Qiu Shenji, Cheng Wuting, Wang Fangyi, Long Zhi, and Xue Wanche and other military officers of the Eastern Palace.

"Is everyone ready?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Your Highness! Everything is prepared according to your instructions. The six generals of the Eastern Palace are ready to fight and are waiting for your orders at any time!" Cheng Wuting stepped out and saluted.

This time, Li Chengqian planned to take all six generals of the Eastern Palace to Xiazhou, which can be said to be a full-scale attack.

"Your Highness! I have followed your order to mobilize the government troops to go to Xiazhou." Wang Fangyi stepped out and said.

In addition to taking the troops from the Eastern Palace, Li Chengqian ordered Wang Fangyi to dispatch 10,000 soldiers to Xiazhou just in case.

"Your Highness! My Jinyiwei is ready and waiting for your orders at any time." Long Zhi stepped out and saluted.

"Good!" Li Chengqian said, "It's time for you to make achievements. Xueyantuo Bazhuo will definitely invade the border of our Tang Dynasty when he ascends to the throne. Are you willing to follow me to attack Xueyantuo?"

"We are willing to follow your Highness!" The generals clasped their fists and said.

"Good! Then we can set out to Xiazhou to appease the troops and wait for the Xueyantuo army to arrive." Li Chengqian stood up and said.