When Chang Sun Chong said those words, his eyes were constantly observing the prince who was devoted to mountains and rivers. When he mentioned His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Emperor, it was obvious that the prince still had a reaction. If he had a reaction, it meant that he must have ideas about power, which was definitely not what he showed on the surface.
However, Li Xiang had a firm grasp on his uncle. Sichuan was Li Xiang's base camp, and he had left many people here. If King Shu Li Ke had any ideas or wanted to do something here, he had chosen the wrong place.
How did Li Shimin's men in black know that his son was going to rebel? It was because Li Xiang's men tipped off the situation. Even in the Shu Palace, Li Xiang had quite a few men, but they would never reveal themselves unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Cousin, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. As long as I can help, I will definitely help to the end. I haven't had much power here these years. Apart from the more than one hundred guards in the palace, I really can't mobilize others. Even if it is the Grand Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, I'm afraid it would be difficult."
King Li Ge of Shu spread out his hands, indicating that he did not have much ability, but this was what Chang Sun Chong wanted to hear. As long as you don't get involved, then this matter is already half done.
"Your Highness, please do not underestimate yourself. You can still help with this matter. The people I wish to investigate happen to have a good relationship with Your Highness. They are all indigenous people from the nearby mountains. When the various chieftains returned to Xiang, these people also joined our army. Now we need to investigate them again."
Chang Sun Chong didn't waste any more time talking to this guy. He found a piece of paper from the letter he was carrying with him. There were several names written on it. These were the people recommended by the four great chieftains back then. Although there were no signs of rebellion now, according to the situation of the war in the Western Regions, these people were likely to rebel. So Chang Sun Chong hoped that King Li Ge of Shu would cooperate and send these people from his family to conduct a secret investigation instead of his people from the capital.
Although the people in the Imperial City Office in the capital have stronger investigative capabilities, if a stranger appears in the local area, it will be known to these natives very quickly, and it is very easy to alert the enemy. Chang Sun Chong only has ten days here. Once the enemy is alerted, these people will quickly go into hiding and may even leave the army. At that time, there will be no need to talk about any investigation.
Looking at these people's names, King Li Ge of Shu was also shocked. You know, in the wars in recent years, these people have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and the court has sent reports one after another. He also knew that these people's families lived well. In this case, they should have no motive to rebel.
But he had been to Chang'an City after all, so he naturally knew how the Imperial City Office worked. As long as there were some suspicious things about you, someone would start investigating soon. It would be better if there were no clues at all, but if there was even the slightest suspicion, then you would probably have to say goodbye to your previous life.
"Since the court needs it, then it is my duty. However, as you know, although my guards are capable in the local area, they may not know much about the investigation. How about this? Let your people work together with my guards and cooperate with each other."
King Li Ke of Shu hesitated for a moment and finally put forward this suggestion. Chang Sun Chong nodded beside him. According to the life shown by King Li Ke of Shu, he certainly did not want anything, so even his guards did not have much ability to investigate and such things.
"Since the prince has said so, let's proceed quickly. After finishing things here, I need to return to the northwest front as soon as possible because a rebellion there almost got us surrounded by the Byzantine Empire. This is the reason for this mission."
It is obvious that King Li Ke of Shu can't keep up with Chang Sun Chong's swift and decisive work. According to his idea, he should hold a banquet to entertain you. After all, you came all the way from Chang'an. Even if we are not relatives, you should have a drink together. After all, King Li Ke of Shu also grew up in Chang'an City, and now he wants to hear some news and experiences in Chang'an City. But he didn't expect that you, an unromantic guy, would start working directly.
Of course, this is also very normal. People don't come here for pleasure, they come here with a mission. As the local idle prince, we can only cooperate. If we show a little dissatisfaction, at this juncture, maybe they will think that you have a relationship with the judge, and take the opportunity to help them delay time. If the emperor also thinks so, then I am afraid that the idle prince will not be able to continue.
"What did you say you were praying for?"
King Li Ge of Shu heard Chang Sun Chong mention the name of a country, but unfortunately he had never heard of it. If he was in Chang'an City, he might have heard it, but unfortunately Sichuan was too backward, and news from the outside could not be transmitted in at all, and the people there were not very interested in the war in the northwest.
"You know the Ali Dynasty. It surrendered to us two years ago. Further west of the Ali Dynasty is the Byzantine Empire. They are the enemy of the Arab Empire and occupy a vast territory. If we continue to expand westward, we must fight them. Currently, the army led by General Sima Jun has already started a war with them. However, at the beginning of the war, a traitor appeared in our vassal army..."
Chang Sun Chong observed the prince's eyes, and it was obvious that he was not pretending. He didn't know much about the situation outside, so he could only patiently explain the situation in the northwest. This was also a very normal thing. As a prince of the Tang Empire, if he didn't understand the war we are going on, it would be a very embarrassing thing to talk about this matter with others one day.
Listening to what Chang Sun Chong said, the eyes of King Li Ge of Shu became increasingly dim. They were fighting thousands of miles away from Chang'an City, while we could only tinker with the garden...
