The reason why Li Xiang asked Changsun Ze to do this was because he was the son of Changsun Wuji, and many people in Nanzhao had been to Chang'an and had seen Changsun Ze on the streets, so he asked him to do this for the sake of 100% safety.
If they were to leave Chang'an, no matter how suitable this guy was, Li Xiang would not have entrusted him with important matters. He was a representative of a playboy, but he had changed a lot along the way, so Li Xiang gave him this task and planned to reward him according to his merits after returning to Chang'an. He couldn't have followed him so far and still be a commoner in the end.
The initial work had been well done, including contact with the Prince of Zhennan. However, Xiao Yu's letter contained nothing, which essentially meant he hadn't passed through Chengdu. Did he head north directly back to the capital? This was unlikely, as his men would need supplies along the way. Xiao Yu already had Sichuan under his control, so even if Chang Sunze tried to hide, Xiao Yu would be able to detect him.
"Immediately send someone to check their location, especially all our post stations in the north, whether they are open or secret, they must be thoroughly investigated. Order the troops to slow down and create some trouble, but do not leave Nanzhao for the time being."
Li Xiang is decisive and efficient in his work. Although this matter has not been confirmed yet, it is basically certain. If a large group of people leave Nanzhao, it will not be easy to come back. It is better to slow down at this time so that if something happens, it can be dealt with in time.
Su Dingfang also knew that this matter was of great importance, and Chang Sunze's life could be put aside for now. After all, everyone should be prepared to sacrifice for the country's cause.
The most important thing is what he carries with him, which can give peace of mind to the King of Zhennan. If it leaks out in Nanzhao, then the King of Zhennan will be finished. The whole country will regard this guy as a traitor, including some of his subordinates, who may start to abandon him. At that time, not only will the power gap in Nanzhao be huge, but the most important thing is that the whole country will hate the Tang Dynasty.
If something like this happens, Li Xiang's trip will be in vain. The most important thing is that after hatred arises, Nanzhao is likely to contact the surrounding small countries. When they become united, if Li Xiang wants to take over this place, it will be almost the same as the Western Regions. Everything he has done before will be in vain, and everything will have to be achieved through military means.
It is not that military gains are not possible, but once a military offensive is launched, the bloodshed between the two sides will definitely not be stopped. Why didn't Li Xiang take action in Sichuan? It was to avoid all this.
In Li Xiang's grand territory, Nanzhao belongs to the core territory of the Tang Dynasty, which is also the main territory of the original China. There cannot be too much conflict between the common people here, and there can only be a struggle between the upper classes.
If it weren't for this, why would Li Xiang put so much effort? This is also for the better development of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
A carriage in the middle of the team suddenly broke down, forcing the team to stop. The surrounding scenery happened to be nice, so Li Xiang ordered them to spend a day there.
Princess Yongning and her sister were reluctant to leave their homeland. Although Princess Yongping wanted to leave the Nanzhao Royal City, it was a good thing to be able to stay in their own country for one more day.
Princess Yongping finally understood all of this. If she stayed in the Nanzhao capital, the conflict between her father and uncle would likely drag everyone into it. How could a weak woman like her save herself and her son? So, it was better for her to follow her sister and brother-in-law to Chang'an. Regardless of the relationship between the two countries, no one there would embarrass a woman and child.
"Don't stay in the car all the time. I've already set up camp here. Come down and take a look around. If you really leave here, you won't know when you'll be back again. Leave some good memories for yourself. If you'd like to visit the surrounding towns, I can send someone to take you there."
While the two sisters were packing their things, Li Xiang had already walked out of the carriage.
"Really? I want to go look around and buy some things here that I might not be able to buy in the Tang Dynasty."
Princess Yongning was still a little child. When she heard that she could go to a nearby city, she was so happy that she almost jumped for joy.
But Princess Yongping was an adult. Although it was not a forced march before, the distance they had to walk every day was almost regulated. They would not have such a long time to play. It was nonsense to say that they stopped because they left their hometown. If I am not mistaken, something immeasurable must have happened, and it was not good for Li Xiang.
Looking at his wife's clear eyes, Li Xiang knew that Princess Yongning was not thinking about anything. The couple was playing tricks on him at this time, which made Li Xiang feel very tired. Fortunately, his wife was a pure girl, otherwise Li Xiang would rather find a place to settle her down and would never live such a tiring life every day.
But it's hard to say about the eldest aunt. Ever since Li Xiang announced this matter, Princess Yongping's eyes have been moving constantly. Li Xiang can also see that Princess Yongping must have guessed something.
Before setting off, his men had collected some information. Among all the royal children of Nanzhao, Princess Yongping's intelligence could be said to be ranked the best. If it were a boy, he would definitely be the crown prince.
But unfortunately, she is a girl. Even though she has a very useful brain, she still has to marry someone else in the end and become a tool in the hands of her father.
"Your Highness, do you have something to ask?"
Princess Yongning took her people to a nearby town. Princess Yongping said that she had a headache, so she asked her son to go with her. After the two left, Princess Yongping came out of the tent instead. She didn't seem to have a headache at all. She saw Li Xiang wanted to ask something, but in front of Princess Yongning, the elder sister didn't want her younger sister to get involved. Now they are all shrewd people, so it is normal to talk about some confidential issues.
"In the territory of Nanzhao, is there any third-party force besides your father and your uncle? I mean the kind with armed forces that can at least capture my over a hundred men..."
