Annan Protectorate
If there were no carrier pigeons, the exchange of letters between two places would be extremely slow, but with the help of carrier pigeons, communication between the two places can be easily established.
After receiving Li Xiang's order, Chang Sun Ze spoke more steadily than before. Everything he had done before was correct. Li Xiang first praised his approach in the letter, and then asked Huo Qubing to take care of His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin. Of course, what was said above was very good, and we are just protecting His Royal Highness.
Protection and supervision are just different in literal meaning, but in practice they are basically the same thing.
"Have you sent everyone there? Did the prince give you any trouble?"
Chang Sun Ze naturally knew what kind of temper His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin had. He was so majestic yesterday, but today, after receiving the order from Chang'an, he was immediately guarded by 100 soldiers. These 100 soldiers did not obey his orders, which made His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin's dignity destroyed.
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Isn't that what His Highness said? If we hadn't encountered these guys surrendering, we would never have resorted to such means. After all, he is a prince of the imperial court. Even though I may not respect him normally, I would never send anyone to cause trouble for him."
Just now, Huo Qubing still did not show up, but just sent 100 soldiers under his command over. These people had followed Huo Qubing for many years and did not know any court princes at all. They only knew that the general's orders were the most important, and the general was executing the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. These two points were enough. Even if you took out the imperial edict of the court, we did not have the time to look at it.
"If the war was going smoothly, it wouldn't be a big deal for him to take some credit, but the current situation is changing and we're a little confused."
What Chang Sun Ze said is true. Normally, after the navy warships arrive in two months, we will be able to launch this war. By then, since His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin will be supervising the army on the front line, his contribution will certainly not be ignored.
But now, the whole of Vietnam is about to surrender, and it is a surrender without any reason. This makes everyone think that there may be other things going on. If His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is allowed to contact the Vietnamese people, the fun will be even greater. That's why Li Xiang issued such an order that the two sides must be separated.
"Has nothing happened to Ruan Yuanping these past two days?"
Huo Qubing had been staying in the military camp all the time, so he didn't know much about the situation in the Protectorate. He immediately led his men to patrol the front line and found that the Vietnamese army on the opposite side was still the same as before.
"After arriving, they stayed quietly in his yard. I also went over to talk to him a few times, and every time he hoped we could force them to surrender quickly."
Speaking of this matter, it feels even more strange. Generally, when surrendering, conditions must be stated, but this guy didn't say any conditions. He just wanted to surrender quickly.
"Your Highness's letter has also arrived. Also, when I was patrolling the front lines these past few days, I discovered something amiss. Imagine a country is about to surrender to us, yet their border areas are still heavily guarded. They're doing what they're supposed to do every day, even tighter than they were a few days ago."
When Huo Qubing said this, Chang Sun Ze immediately became interested. It seems that you guys really don't want to surrender. As for what's going on, we can only wait and see.
"How about we try them?"
Although intelligence personnel from all over the country also sent back information, because it was needed too urgently and there were no major changes in Vietnam, the intelligence they sent back did not play a big role.
Nanshan Pass…
These three words immediately appeared in the minds of the two men, and then they came to the sand table next to them. This is also the first major checkpoint in northern Vietnam. If they really want to surrender, then it is normal for us to send people here to play. If you are willing, then we will directly arrange for the army to investigate your military strength. If you are unwilling, then isn't it obvious?
"Follow me, this fool prince is really useful."
Chang Sun Ze gave a ghostly smile, and Huo Qubing beside him also knew what was going on. Now we are going to test the Vietnamese under the banner of this prince.
Ruan Yuanping has been very quiet these days. He either reads in his room or strolls in the yard. He has never been outside the gate. The people from the Protectorate had told them earlier that if they wanted to go out for a walk, they could go out at any time and just let our people follow them. However, none of these Vietnamese asked to go out and all stayed in their rooms.
"Oh, Protector General Huo..."
When he saw Changsun Ze and Huo Qubing coming in from outside, Ruan Yuanping immediately dropped the fish food in his hand and ran over from the other side of the house. His spirit was really respectful.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, have been here for so many days now. You should go out for a walk. We have already sent the news of your surrender to Chang'an, but you also know that the territory of our Tang Dynasty is really too vast. It is impossible to receive news from Chang'an in such a short time. So, we are really wronging your Excellency, Prime Minister."
Chang Sunze is not very old, but his ability to speak in official language is already half as good as his father's.
Huo Qubing shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he didn't know how to do that at all.
"I understand all of this, but the country is already prepared. Surrendering won't do you any harm anyway. Otherwise, we should prepare first. Your army can enter our country at any time."
Ruan Yuanping once again expressed their eagerness to surrender.
"The army isn't in a hurry, but our prince has made a request. We've heard your Nanshan Temple is incredibly magnificent, so our prince wants to go there for a visit in the next couple of days. Is that convenient?"
Chang Sunze took a sip of tea calmly, and then made this unreasonable request.
Huo Qubing was drinking tea on the surface, but his eyes were fixed on the prime minister to see what his reaction would be.
The Prime Minister's pupils contracted sharply...
There is something fishy going on here!
