Chang Sun Chong knew that this matter made Li Xiang unhappy. After all, forcing such a person into Li Xiang's hands was irresponsible to Li Xiang's going south. However, Chang Sun Chong also understood what was going on with his younger brother. If he continued to stay in Chang'an City, it would only be a matter of time before he was beheaded, and even the entire family might be implicated.
So when Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Changsun Chong immediately picked up his wine glass and drank three cups in a row with Li Xiang. Li Xiang said nothing more. Both father and son had this attitude. If he still refused, it would inevitably hurt the other person's feelings.
"Since my uncle has said so, I won't refuse any more. This matter is settled. Let my cousin report to the military camp outside the city tomorrow. Although we won't set out for the time being, I also hope that my cousin can increase his physical strength before we set off, so that he won't be unable to keep up with the team after reaching the south. What do you think, uncle?"
Since there is no way to push this guy out, Li Xiang has to take action immediately. It is obvious that this guy has been drained of his body by alcohol and sex. If he takes such a person on the road, does he need to prepare a carriage for him?
When Li You went to the Western Regions, it took him nearly several months and he lost all the people from the Tang Dynasty. If he were to take this thing south this time and prepare a carriage, it would be even more embarrassing. Even Changsun Wuji would be embarrassed. So when Li Xiang said this, Changsun Wuji immediately nodded.
"Didn't I just tell you? He's not some cousin. When he gets to the barracks, he's just an ordinary soldier. You should call him by his name. If you call him cousin again, I won't want him to be around when I come back. If he dares to mess with you, I'll just drag him out and beat him with a stick."
Changsun Wuji also understood that if he continued to ask his relatives, his son would probably become more and more arrogant. Li Xiang was definitely not the kind of person who would swallow his anger. Although Changsun Wuji and Li Xiang had a good relationship, if he really angered Li Xiang, his son would suffer even more.
Li Xiang did not feel well after the meal, and Changsun Wuji knew that Li Xiang was not feeling well, so after drinking a few cups, Changsun Wuji went to the back to rest. Changsun Laoqi naturally did not dare to say anything, and sat there trembling with fear. He had never seen his father lose his temper so much, not to mention that Li Xiang's reputation was still outside. Among the many playboys in Chang'an City, who would dare to show off in front of Li Xiang?
"Go down and get ready. You will report to the military camp tomorrow. Remember not to bring disgrace upon our Changsun family. If you continue to cause trouble in the military camp, not only will His Highness not forgive you, but I will break your legs when I return."
In this era, the eldest brother is like a father. When Changsun Wuji is not here, Changsun Chong can teach this guy like a son. So when this guy hears Changsun Chong talking, he has to stand up obediently. However, Changsun Chong's words are very obvious and not very threatening. After all, this guy used to be a playboy, but he has only reformed in the last two years.
Although Changsun Laoqi was not satisfied, he could only listen obediently for the sake of Changsun family's face. If something happened in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the whole Changsun family would be in trouble tomorrow.
"I know you're not happy about this, but my father is adamant. I've tried to dissuade him many times before. Consider this a plea from both father and son. I'll drink three glasses in a row."
When it was just the two of them left, Chang Sun Chong poured himself three cups of wine. Although they were uncle and nephew, they were actually like brothers. How could Li Xiang let Chang Sun Chong drink three cups by himself? So when it came to the second cup, Li Xiang had already picked up the cup to join him.
"This situation is indeed a bit serious. I won't say anything. Now that things have come to this, I will definitely take this guy south, but the journey will definitely not be easy. After I leave, you should tell your uncle clearly. I have always been a strict military officer. If anything goes wrong, I may not be able to protect him."
Although some things are impossible to happen, Li Xiang still has to say the ugly things in advance. If Zhangsun Wuji is not mentally prepared, then Li Xiang would never dare to take this guy on the road. Just based on the fact that he wants to burn a whole boat of people to death, this guy is very bold. When he joins the army, he may be cautious at first, but it is hard to say what will happen next.
"As long as the person is still alive, you can beat him however you want, even if it means breaking his legs."
After hearing what Chang Sun Chong said, Li Xiang understood what was going on. As long as he could keep his life, the rest of the things didn't matter. It seemed that this kid had done something really bad in Chang'an City, otherwise there would not be such a result.
The two men drank a few more glasses of wine, and Chang Sun Chong talked about the situation on the plateau. Life on the plateau is now comfortable. The two sides no longer fight often, but the state of confrontation between the two sides still exists.
"When are you going to wrap this up? If things continue like this, they'll certainly get weaker and weaker, but if someone tries to mediate, it'll be hard to say for sure."
Although Chang Sun Chong has the final say on the plateau, he is not willing to go there. After his time here is over, he still wants to return to Chang'an City. After all, Chang'an City is the power center of the entire Tang Dynasty.
"It's not the end of the war yet. Both sides can still gather nearly 60,000 troops. If a real fight breaks out, we are not afraid of a decisive battle. But if these people hide in other plateaus, how can we find them? If they really scatter, chasing them will be much more difficult than on the Turkic steppes."
Li Xiang had considered the issue of the plateau. Now we only occupy one third of it, so we can't act too hastily. If we act too hastily, it will not be of any benefit to us. We should slowly consume them now and talk about this matter at least a year later. Everything should be based on reducing casualties. We can't do anything rashly.
