When Cheng Chumo heard this, he immediately understood what was going on. It was obvious that the other person just didn't want to get involved in this matter. The vortex in Chang'an City was no small matter for anyone. If you got involved in it for no reason, it would not be easy to get out.
"Sir, do you have anything to tell me about my return to Chang'an?"
Cheng Chumo was not one to force anyone. Since Zhang Jiuli was unwilling to talk, he would settle for the next best thing and see how he could be taught. Facing such a thoughtful person, Cheng Chumo also wanted to know what he was thinking.
"General, when you return to Chang'an, ask your father for everything. Do what your father allows, and don't do what your father doesn't allow. Then you can be assured of peace."
Zhang Jiuli hesitated for a moment, but finally said this. If he said nothing, it would be tantamount to making an enemy.
"Thank you, sir."
After Zhang Jiuli finished speaking, Cheng Chumo's eyes lit up. He was still thinking about what to do after returning to Chang'an City, especially since he was not familiar with the procedures of the Tiance General's Mansion. After all, this was the highest military institution in the entire Tang Empire, second only to the emperor's imperial conference.
There are many things that can be decided by the General's Mansion of Tiance even without the emperor's imperial conference. Cheng Chumo was extremely nervous when he went to work in such a place. Although he was born in a noble family, many of the things he did had traces to follow, but it was not easy to do in the General's Mansion of Tiance.
Cheng Chumo also anticipated that once he returned to Chang'an, he would be inundated with requests for favors. Should he then offer his services? If he didn't, he'd undoubtedly offend them. But if he did, what would happen if Li Xiang blamed him? These were all things he needed to consider.
Now there is a result. I can make decisions on small matters myself, and if it comes to big matters, I can ask Cheng Yaojin. Cheng Yaojin is a well-known tumbler in the entire Chang'an City. No matter what era it is, Cheng Yaojin can always have his own place. Under Cheng Yaojin's control, this ship will never go astray.
After having a clear mind, Cheng Chumo bowed to Zhang Jiuli's tent, which was considered the highest etiquette. Zhang Jiuli also nodded in the room, but did not go out to say anything else to Cheng Chumo. Being able to say this much was already beyond his code of conduct.
You have to know that Zhang Jiuli is Li Xiang's strategist. Apart from giving advice to Li Xiang, no one else is allowed to do anything else. Unless Li Xiang gives the order, he cannot say a word more and naturally cannot take a step more. Today, he is already a bit redundant.
But people are not made of wood after all, and everyone has to think about their own future. Although the old Cheng family has not yet given birth to the next generation for Li Xiang, both Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chumo are extremely important allies of Li Xiang. Giving advice to such people, and giving advice in a very obscure way, even if Li Xiang knew about it, he would not blame him, but he could leave a way out for himself.
When Cheng Chumo returned to his tent, his second brother Cheng Chuliang was already waiting there. Looking at the expression on his second brother's face, Cheng Chumo knew what he was thinking. The affairs of the Changsun family had shocked the brothers of the major families too much, so Cheng Chuliang always felt that he had done something wrong.
"Why are you looking so miserable? My return to Chang'an is my business. The imperial court has already issued an edict. Can you and I change it? If it can't be changed, then you have to continue working hard in the Western Regions. Chang Sunze's merits have led to his brother training new soldiers. If that day ever comes for you, the worst that can happen to me is to accompany Chang Sun Chong."
Cheng Chumo cursed and said that no matter how reluctant he was to value his own psychology, he had to show brotherly love and respect. As long as the two brothers worked together, there was nothing that could not be accomplished. If it were brother Yan Qiang, then no matter how difficult it was, you two brothers would collapse first.
After hearing what his brother said, Cheng Chuliang was a little stunned for a moment, but soon a smile appeared on his face, revealing his big white teeth. He thought his brother would feel uncomfortable, and of course he was really uncomfortable, but he didn't show it in front of him, and the two brothers would continue to be the same as before.
"Don't worry, brother. From now on, when we take a bath, I will abide by the rules and will not do anything out of line. We two brothers will definitely be able to make progress together, and there will never be a situation like the eldest grandson brother."
Hearing Cheng Chuliang say this, Cheng Chumo felt warm in his heart, but then he kicked him.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You are serving the court now, how can you hide? We are about to fight the Arab Empire. His Highness will lead the troops personally, and all the generals will be here. If you hide, wouldn't it be a disgrace to our family? Father will not forgive you."
Cheng Chumo said loudly that everyone around the tent had evacuated, and this was the last chance for the two brothers to talk to each other. Cheng Chumo would be on the road at dawn tomorrow, and if they wanted to talk again they would have to rely on letters.
"But if you are too outstanding, what will you do in the future, big brother?"
Cheng Chuliang said with some concern that everyone knew about Changsun Chong's affairs. Cheng Chuliang was not worried about his own affairs on the battlefield. With his ability, as long as Li Xiang gave him the opportunity, earning military merit would be as easy as eating. But he didn't know what to do with his elder brother.
"Don't worry about me. Just do your own thing first. Maybe when we're at war with the Arab Empire, the Indian Empire to the south will also start a war. At that time, the empire will be fighting on two fronts. Are you still worried that I won't have the opportunity to fight on the battlefield? Take care of yourself first. Someone in our family must be able to stand up. Now neither of us is at that level yet, so don't hide it."
Cheng Chumo finally spoke out, knowing that after saying this, he might end up like Chang Sun Chong. A family couldn't have two brothers leading troops outside. As your younger brother's achievements grew, you would have to leave some important positions. Now that Cheng Chumo was at the Tiance General's Mansion, he didn't know where he would go in the future. He wouldn't even be able to train new soldiers.
The two brothers talked for the entire night. At dawn the next day, Cheng Chuliang was still asleep, but Cheng Chumo had already mounted his warhorse and was heading towards Chang'an City.
