Annan Protectorate Temporary Camp
"Has the stuff been delivered?"
Huo Qubing was studying at the edge of the sand table. The Vietnamese army in the mountains and forests has caused us a lot of trouble. The mountains have been burned very badly during this period, but if we want to eradicate them, we have not found a proper way yet. Although his men are very strong in combat, we are not as familiar with the terrain as they are.
"They've sent it off, and there's no need for us to leave the city to see it off. That's quite sensible of them."
After hearing what Chang Sunze said, Huo Qubing looked up in confusion. In his impression, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin was very fond of pomp and circumstance. Now that he was returning to Chang'an City, shouldn't we all line up to see him off? If that was the case, did that guy get hit on the head?
During the time at the front line, whenever His Royal Highness felt a little better, he would inspect the city and the army, which added a lot of difficulties to them. The reason why this guy ran around was not really for the Tang Dynasty, but to make some benefits. After all, he was the highest title holder here. But unfortunately, because of the appearance of the inspection team, no one dared to give gifts.
Li Xiang had thought of this idea a long time ago. If Li Xiang hadn't thought of this bad idea of yours, then he wouldn't be worthy of controlling everything in the Tiance General's Mansion. His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin might still have ambitions to be emperor, but his desire to make money is even more serious than that. How can he make money on the front line? He has to rely on gifts from officials at all levels.
So Li Xiang didn't wait for the front line to rot, and immediately created an inspection team with lightning speed. The inspection team has the right to investigate officials at all levels. If similar behavior is really found, not only will you lose your official position, but your next three generations will also not be able to become officials.
After learning of this, the military and political officials trembled with fear. If it was just one's own future, they could still take a gamble, but if it implicated their next three generations, then some people would have to think carefully. Even if you are the most powerful official, what good will it do? If your next three generations can't stand up and become officials, it would be a huge loss.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think I forced him? Even if our prince doesn't have much ability, he is still the emperor's biological son, a prince bestowed by the court. How dare I force him? He said it himself, and the eunuchs and Qing soldiers in the courtyard can testify for me."
When Changsun Ze saw the look in Huo Qubing's eyes, he knew that this guy must have misunderstood him, so he immediately explained the matter clearly. He must not let the dirty water stick to him. Moreover, this was not a trivial matter. Disrespecting the prince of the court was a crime enough to punish him. Even his Changsun family could not withstand it.
"Of course I know you won't force him, but I find this a bit puzzling. How could someone like him not torment us? Normally, even the smallest things would drive us crazy. Now he's taking his men back to the capital, and he's going to make us kneel on the side of the road to see him off, right?"
When Huo Qubing was speaking, the other staff generals in the tent also heard it, and they all pricked up their ears. They had been very disgusted with His Royal Highness the Prince for some time, and now that he was leaving without causing them any trouble, many people found it a little strange. Could it be that he was planning something bad somewhere else?
"Don't make wild guesses. He clearly said this out of anger, so I'm just climbing up the pole. Since you won't let us go, I'll just take my leave."
After Chang Sun Ze finished speaking, everyone in the tent laughed. So that's what happened. It saved a lot of trouble, but Chang Sun Ze must have offended Prince of Jin Li Zhi.
But no one was worried about him. After all, Changsun Ze also had a background, not to mention they were cousins. The emperor had always been kind to the Changsun family. Although Changsun Chong was transferred away, Changsun Ze became the commander of the front line at a young age, which was not something that ordinary people could achieve.
"You said this at a really bad time. I think our prince is heartbroken right now."
Huo Qubing was also laughing so hard that he was out of breath, but if this matter were to be made public, the prince would be in the wrong. You didn't allow us to go and send it off, and what's more, our military situation is urgent now, so we can only listen to you obediently.
"Let's not talk about his troubles. His Royal Highness has already set off. He will be here in about a month. I think we need to get rid of these monkeys in the forest before His Royal Highness arrives."
Chang Sunze thought of a headache. He originally thought that these Vietnamese had entered the forest, and we just had to find a way to encircle and wipe them out. Now it seems that it is not that simple. It has been two or three months. Although many people in the old forest were killed or injured, there are still some people who insist on fighting. We have tried all the methods we can, but in the end we still left them a glimmer of hope.
"We've tried everything we can, kidnapping their messengers, surrounding their transport teams, and pretty much everything we can. Now half the forest is burned clean. If it hadn't been raining so often, I don't think they would have been able to stay there."
Huo Qubing said somewhat helplessly that when Li Xiang asked them to conduct mountain combat training, he knew that this day would come. He and his soldiers were full of confidence, thinking that with their usual training, it would be very easy to find these people in the old forest.
In fact, if the two sides had fought in the old forest, they could indeed have won. But the Vietnamese have learned their lesson now. They don't fight you in the old forest. They play mobile warfare with you in it. It's like a paradise for them. They can run far away in a day and a night. Huo Qubing once led his men in there and didn't even see the enemy. He just followed them for a day and a night. As a result, we lost more than 60 brothers.
At that time, Huo Qubing led his men out. He also knew that he could not continue to do so. If he continued to do so, his men would suffer more non-combat casualties. Once the situation became too high, the morale of our soldiers would drop. So he resorted to the old method of burning the mountains and destroying the forests...
