Chapter 1497: What’s the Big Deal About Tubo?

Niu Jinda was indeed right, Zhao Chen was only a few years older than Wu Xu.

Although there is news that Wu Xu now controls the Gaochang Imperial Court, in Niu Jinda's view, he still cannot be compared with Zhao Chen.

If it were Zhao Chen, everyone in Gaochang would probably have the surname Zhao now.

But that's not what Niu Jinda meant when he said this.

Gaochang State served as the communication channel between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions.

The strategic position is extremely important.

A long time ago, the generals of the Tang Dynasty had the idea of ​​occupying Gaochang Kingdom.

It just kept being delayed for various reasons.

Now it seems that there is a good opportunity.

Wu Xu took control of Gaochang State, and Tubo launched another attack on Gaochang State.

If the Tang Dynasty can take this opportunity to completely bring Gaochang Kingdom into its own territory, the location of Gaochang Kingdom will be extremely important for you and me, whether we are going westward or defending our own country.

So Niu Jinda wanted to ask Zhao Chen for his opinion.

If possible, Niu Jinda hoped that Zhao Chen could annex Gaochang Kingdom.

Thereby strengthening one's own strength.

"Boy Zhao, let me tell you the truth. What I mean is that while Wu Xu is now in control of the Gaochang Kingdom, you can work with her to completely capture the Gaochang Kingdom and then merge it into our territory of the Tang Dynasty."

"If it succeeds and expands the territory, it will definitely be a gift for generations to come."

"What do you mean?" After Niu Jinda finished speaking his mind, he asked Zhao Chen what he meant.

In the final analysis, it is up to Zhao Chen to decide whether this idea is feasible.

Niu Jinda was just providing Zhao Chen with a reference.

Zhao Chen looked at Niu Jinda.

He didn't expect that Niu Jinda came to him to talk about this matter.

Gaochang State was indeed an important place for the Tang Dynasty.

But the officials would not agree to the invasion and occupation of Gaochang State without any reason.

Originally, Goguryeo had enmity with the Tang Dynasty.

But Baiguan still couldn't say that Zhao Chen would take the initiative to attack Goguryeo.

> If it were Gao Changguo, all the officials would rush to his house directly.

"Uncle Niu, I understand what you mean, but there must be a legitimate reason to capture Gaochang."

"Otherwise you also know that the officials in the court would not drown us with their spit." Zhao Chen said with a smile.

He had seen the power of civil servants in the court before.

Of course, despite his harsh methods, not many people dared to argue with him face to face.

It's just that Zhao Chen doesn't want to be a lonely minister all the time.

He just wants to live his life quietly.

Niu Jinda nodded but shook his head.

Of course he knew how stubborn the civil servants of the imperial court were.

It is extremely difficult to find a valid reason.

But if we don't take Gaochangguo at this moment, I'm afraid we won't find such a wonderful opportunity again in the future.

"Actually, Uncle Niu doesn't need to worry too much. The most important thing for us right now is to deal with Goguryeo. As for Gaochang Kingdom, the war between Tubo and him will not end soon."

"It seems that our reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty went to support Gaochang yesterday." Zhao Chen and Niu Jinda said.

Only Tubo and Gaochangguo were in constant confrontation.

Datang can always find suitable opportunities.

By then, maybe we can not only win Gao Cang Guo, but also take advantage of the situation to win Tubo.

If this is the case, then the territory of the Tang Dynasty will be unprecedentedly huge.

Niu Jinda was silent.

He knew that what Zhao Chen said was reasonable, and Gao Changguo's matter could not be rushed at the moment.

Without a legitimate reason, the Ministry of War will not take out the military symbols at all.

"Then we can only do this for the time being, but the old man still feels that if there is a chance, we must capture Gaochang Kingdom first. If we capture Gaochang Kingdom, we, the Tang Dynasty, will have the initiative to advance westward."

"As for Goguryeo, to be honest, it's just a small country. As long as we put in the effort, we can annex it one day."

"If you go to the border front, remember to say hello to the old man first, and I will see you off." After Niu Jinda finished talking about Goguryeo, he gave Zhao Chen a few words of advice.

He really regarded Zhao Chen as his own descendant, otherwise he would not have said such considerate words to Zhao Chen.

"Don't worry, Uncle Niu. If I go to the border front, I will say goodbye to you." Zhao Chen smiled and nodded.

"Let's go back." Niu Jinda said to Zhao Chen, and then turned around and returned to the direction of Zhao Mansion.

Zhao Chen stood there, looking at Niu Jinda's slightly forlorn figure. ??

He was once a veteran on the battlefield, but after just over a year, he was already slightly rickety.

Zhao Chen sighed secretly in his heart, and then followed Niu Jinda silently.

…

Gaochang Kingdom, the queen's palace.

Wu Xu sat on the queen's throne with an expressionless expression.

Kneeling in the main hall is the general of Gaochang Kingdom.

"The queen's Tibetan army has arrived at the city. The enemy has 200,000 soldiers and horses, and our army only has 50,000 defending the city."

"The small wall of the border city is in danger. If we don't provide timely support, our Gaochang border city will fall into the enemy's hands in less than a month."

"Please let the queen decide." General Gaochangguo said to Wu Xu.

Wu Xu did not speak, but looked at Lao Huang aside.

Old Huang squinted his eyes slightly, and there was a sharp aura in his narrow eyes.

"Although the small walls of Gaochang Border City are dangerous, there is only one battlefield facing the Tibetan enemy. Fifty thousand people can't even defend one battlefield?"

"Send the order, if the border town is lost within a month, we will kill without mercy." Old Huang's tone was cold, and combined with the deep palace, it made people feel a bit biting cold.

"But……"

"Huh?" General Gaochang hadn't finished speaking yet. Old Huang hummed and asked the queen to go to bed.

The temperature of the palace seemed to drop a lot instantly.

General Gaochang shook slightly unconsciously.

Then he sighed, handed over his hands with Wu Xu, turned around and left.

"General, go tell the soldiers on the front line that a few months ago, I sent a message to the Tang Dynasty to ask for help. Yesterday, the Imperial Palace received a letter saying that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has sent 50,000 troops to support me in Gaochang. ."

"When the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty arrive, Tubo will not care about it, so there is no need to worry, general." Wu Xu suddenly called to General Gaochang.

I suddenly said something like this to him.

General Gaochang looked surprised: "Did the Tang Dynasty send troops to help?"

"Is what the queen said true?"

"Of course it's true. Princess Han of the Tang Dynasty and I are sisters, so naturally he won't just sit idly by."

"Princess Arhat has a deep love for the King of Han and his wife. This is why the Tang Dynasty sent troops to help." Wu Xu and General Gao Chang explained.

Hearing this, General Gaochang showed joy on his face.

With the support of the Tang army, what else does he have to worry about?

Without anyone's support, Gaochang would surely perish at the hands of the Tibetans.

But if Datang sent troops to support, the situation would be completely different.

"With the Queen's words, I feel relieved."

"Don't worry in the future, I will definitely lead my army to receive support from the Tang army." General Gaochang said to Wu Xu.

Finally he gave up and left.

Wu Xu was sitting on the queen's throne, and when he saw General Gao Chang leaving, a cold look flashed across his face.

"Lao Huang, it seems that we need to find an opportunity to get rid of this guy." Wu Xu and Lao Huang said.

"He is a loyal follower of King Gaochang, and he asked you to find a way to deal with him before."

"But it's not too late now. When the support from the Tang Dynasty army comes, we can get rid of them all."

"In this way, Wu Xu, you can be as stable as Mount Tai in Gaochang." Lao Huang said slowly.