Full of worries, Wu Qing half excitedly, half solemnly asked to see the emperor. Since the Sound Department, like the Imperial City Department, both had license plates for walking in the palace, after a little inspection, Commander Wu entered the palace directly.

"The imperial court has just ended the war. I'm afraid the imperial army is already tired. I'm afraid they are also powerless against Dali!"

"However, Dali has been a troubled place for the imperial court since ancient times. Although it has calmed down in recent years, it is still restless. There are traces in all sixty-eight holes. I'm afraid it's not good!"

I was thinking in my mind that the Shesheng Division has been in the limelight recently. Although the emperor was satisfied, the whole court was dissatisfied. Many of the officials' relatives and friends have moved to Hunan. If the Shesheng Division supports the expedition this time, I'm afraid

There are countless opponents...

Afterwards, he was taken by the eunuchs to see the emperor.

"You actually kill people in broad daylight? And you kill people all over the house, haha, it's lawless!"

As soon as Wu Qing entered the palace, he noticed that the emperor was very angry and was scolding him. As soon as he heard it, he knew that it was a roadside massacre by the army that had happened not long ago. The excited cavalry killed the whole family for defaming the emperor.

This incident made everyone in the imperial court indignant and extremely dissatisfied with the arrogance and tyranny of the warriors. Moreover, no matter what crime the slain person committed, the death penalty was decided by the emperor himself. When will private individuals be able to be executed? Isn’t it the same as the world?

Big mess?

The imperial court quarreled over it, and the emperor was also very embarrassed.

"Although his feelings are pitiful, his crime deserves to be punished!"

Prime Minister Cui Quan said it very seriously and seemed to mean it from the bottom of his heart.

Li Jia also stroked his forehead, feeling very embarrassed about this, but neither military law nor national law tolerated this matter. The prime minister, with the opinions of all officials, put pressure on the emperor.

"Did something happen in the Sound Department?" The emperor saw Wu Qing's arrival and asked casually.

"The spies who went to Jianwu Town came to report that traces of the Dali Kingdom were found among the barbarians, and they were rewarded with many swords and crossbows!" Wu Qing glanced at the prime minister and said seriously.

"Why, the Dali Kingdom still covets Lingxi?" Li Jia suddenly laughed. The Duan family in Dali still has such courage. Isn't this an attempt to exploit him?

"Your Majesty, since the beginning of Nanzhao, Dali has united with Tubo and has always coveted the Tang Dynasty. It has long been coveted for the land of Annan. It was not until October of the seventh year of Xiantong (866) that Gao Pian defeated Nanzhao.

, recapture Annan, and the war that has lasted for more than ten years will end!"

Upon hearing this, Xianggong Cui spoke softly, his vigilance towards Yunnan evident in his words.

In response, Li Jia also nodded slightly to express his approval.

Nanzhao took advantage of the decline of Tang and Tubo, ignored the threat of Tubo, became an enemy of Tang, and frequently launched invasions of Annan and Xichuan in the Tang Dynasty.

The southwestern frontier of the Tang Dynasty was also in ruins due to Nanzhao's harassment. "Since Xiantong, the barbarians began to rebel, and then entered Annan and Yongguan. Once they defeated Qianzhou, they robbed Xichuan, and then besieged Lu Dan and summoned

When we march to the east and garrison the Haimen, the world is in turmoil. For five years out of ten, more than half of the people in the capital will not be able to make it to the imperial capital. Central Tibet will be empty. Soldiers will die in mire, their bones will be burnt and ashes will be spread. People will not care about their homeland and will run away to become thieves. This is really heartbreaking!"

Yang Shu said: "Since the beginning of Dazhong, the Southern Barbarians have burned Yongzhou, plundered Jiaozhi, and transferred Chinese people to the villages. Seventeen people have died due to miasma."

The reason why the Tang Dynasty established the Annan Protectorate was, firstly, to guard against Nanzhao, using Lingxi and Annan as barriers to encircle Nanzhao, thereby protecting Guangzhou in its heartland; secondly, it was to protect the Maritime Silk Road and maintain overseas trade.

Thereby ensuring fiscal revenue.

"The Tang Dynasty established the Annan Protectorate, with Yongzhou as the backbone... Yongzhou and Annan were the horns of each other. The Tang soldiers guarded Annan, so they should strengthen Yongzhou. If Nanzhao occupied Annan, they should also attack Yongzhou. From the Annan incident,

Yongzhou is threatened, Annan is settled, and Yongzhou is safe."

The reason why Annan separated from China was because Nanzhao robbed Annan Han people, which caused the local indigenous people to become more powerful and increasingly independent.

"Your Majesty, the north of Dali is Xichuan and Tubo, and the south is Annan and Yongzhou. If it comes out, it must be Yongzhou. This is also the reason why Jianwu Town was established. If it is not handled properly, it will be a trouble for the court!" Cui Quan said excitedly!

said.

Li Jia was only interested in this, but not worried at all. After the fall of the Nanzhao Kingdom, he had never heard of the Dali Kingdom attacking Lingnan. The Duan family, who ate fasting and chanted Buddha's name, was an important role in the Eight Tribes of Heaven and Dragon. How could it be possible?

Dare to send troops?

"Who is the leader of the Duan clan?" Li Jia asked.

"My name is Duan Sicong!"

"Duan Sicong, something sounds familiar!" Li Jia traveled through time for many years and has almost forgotten the novels and TV series. He only remembers Duan Zhengchun and Duan Yu, but this episode of Sicong has no memory!

"Your Majesty, have you heard of his name?"

"Not yet!" Li Jia shook his head and said: "Dali has ulterior motives and has to be on guard. However, the war has lasted for half a year and the troops are exhausted, which is not conducive to fighting again. Moreover, the land of Yunnan has been lost to China for hundreds of years.

The people’s support is gone, so we need to take a long-term approach!”

"Your Majesty can send envoys to hold his country accountable!" Cui Quan said.

"What your husband said makes sense!" Li Jia said with a smile: "We in the Tang Dynasty are not vegetarians. If he really has bad intentions and seeks Annan or Lingxi, he must be taught a lesson!"

"Didn't the young general kill others without authorization? In that case, he was relegated to Jixizhou County in the west of Lingxi and was ordered to investigate the tribes who had different hearts. If he died unfortunately, he deserved it. If he had merit, it would be considered as atonement! I agree.

how?"

"What your Majesty said is reasonable!" After hearing this, Cui Quan didn't know the preference of the emperor, but as long as he could forcefully explain it, it would be enough to give the officials a reason!

"I resign!"

Watching the prime minister leave, Li Jia's expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice: "The sixty-eight caves are the barriers of the imperial court. They must not be relaxed in the slightest. Even if the country of Dali has no intention, how can we know that there is no intention in the place?"

"I heard that Dali, like the former Tang Dynasty, set up vassal towns in local areas and it is difficult to control them. Your Shengsheng Department must investigate carefully and send people to Dali to investigate its geographical advantages and people's conditions and be prepared!"

"Your Majesty, I understand!" Wu Qing could not see that the emperor was indeed attracted to Dali. It was just that the former Tang Dynasty spent a lot of energy and material resources on Yunnan. If it was not handled properly and the army was trapped, something big would happen.

"I intend to set up the princes and uncles in the Sixty-Eight Cave. This time, my tribe will cooperate with the local area to judge the barbarians. I also need to be taught the obligatory etiquette in the future. Don't make any mistakes! The tribes in Dali Kingdom are independent.

He is very strong in nature, so if you do a good job in reconnaissance and win over him, your Archery Division will be of great use when deploying troops in the future!"
Chapter completed!