After the news of Tubo was stolen by the Great Tang's spies, it quickly spread throughout Jiannan Province. The people of Pengzhou were the first to learn about it. They were all worried about the army in front of them, but they also hoped that the army could kill even more Tibetans.
The logistics camp in Yizhou instantly became famous, and the matters of Zhang Zhong's family were quickly dug up. From Zhangjia Zhuangzi in Sanshui County to his promotion to the rank three provincial governor of Shuzhou, as well as his' taking orders in the face of danger 'and enduring his demotion, these were all publicized by people with ulterior motives.
Even though the Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans rarely publicly admitted that the businesses Between the Clouds and the Water were their own, they were still branded as their family's. Zhang Zhong's reputation was unparalleled, and in the area between Pengzhou and Yizhou, people further away still didn't know about it.
Some people liked fame and were pleased with themselves, while others were afraid that fame would bring them trouble. The Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans were a perfect match. This time, Zhang Zhong didn't need to ask his son and daughter-in-law to understand that they had to make good use of their reputation. They couldn't keep too low a profile, or else they would be letting down his son and daughter-in-law who were risking their lives on the front lines.
He immediately used the reputation of the Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans to 'attract investment', spreading the idea of Yizhou's natural environment and investment benefits to the surrounding provinces so that businessmen could participate.
Of course, what he spread was only his intentions. As for the specific plan … he didn't. That kind of plan wasn't something that an ordinary person could come up with. He had formed a team with the remaining members of the Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans, and he could come up with a plan that no one else in the Great Tang could compare to. However, compared to his son, who did nothing, he was far inferior.
Many of the businessmen who received the news were tempted. There was no need to doubt how good the Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans were at making money. The businessmen who had cooperated with the Zhang Zhong and Wang Clans in the past had all made a lot of money, at least more than if they had done it alone.
What's more, Zhang Zhong was now asking for help in Wing Prefecture out of goodwill. If he went over to help this time, with the strength of Zhang Zhong's family that could do both business and war, he would be able to benefit from it in the future.
Just like that, Zhang Zhong used the reputation he had gained to develop the local economy. He was even willing to share a few ways to make money with others. Originally, it was for his own family. At that time, there was no such opportunity.
This kind of righteous action of Zhang Zhong was immediately analyzed by smart people and spread to the ears of the common people. Because Zhang Zhong always did things in the name of the imperial court, the common people first thought that the Emperor knew how to make good use of people, sending such a great talent to Jiannan Road. Then, they praised Zhang Zhong. This was how it was in the era of imperial power.
After the excitement of the Old Man Pi and the other two, they also tied the news to the legs of a messenger pigeon and sent it to the capital, telling the capital not to worry anymore. The two children were very powerful and seemed to have grasped the essence of the expert's skills. They led a group of defeated soldiers and took a stroll in the mountains and killed thirteen thousand Tubo soldiers.
As for when he would return, he did not know. He would wait for the Tubo to conclude the news before deciding. It was also impossible for them to send reinforcements. He did not know where he was. There was no trace of him, as if he had disappeared.
"I am puzzled. Don't tell me the two experts of the Zhang family know everything? As for how powerful they are, you can imagine it from the children they taught. This time, I am absolutely right. The experts of the Zhang family did not follow them and stayed in Yizhou to teach Zhang Zhong. The logistics camp can only be commanded by Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. I don't know which one. "
Old Man Chang did not know much about the affairs of the scholars, but he liked to march and fight. When he thought about the more than ten thousand people running and fighting at the same time, making the Tubo soldiers unable to find their direction, he became excited. He said this to Old Man Pi and Old Man Yao.
Old Man Pi was still worried. He was afraid that the two little fellows were not good enough and won two battles by luck. They really thought that they were the best in the world and led a team to attack Jinchuan City. They would be surrounded by the Tubo cavalry unless they grew wings and flew back.
"I hope that they will come back immediately. It is already a great achievement. If they bring people back safely, it will not weaken the reputation of the Tang Empire. The Emperor will also be completely relieved. The Emperor has a good idea. The experts of the Zhang family cannot force Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. We will wait for Xiao Bao and Cuckoo to learn the skills and grow up to serve the country.
Maybe the Emperor did not expect that before they grow up, they have already started to make military achievements. It will not be easy to arrange them in the future. Xiao Bao will definitely be the top scholar. If he is the commander of the battle, will he be the top scholar or the top scholar? If Cuckoo is the commander of the battle, one of them will be the top scholar and the other will be the top scholar. Should we arrange them together or separate them? What's more, Xiao Bao's martial arts and Cuckoo's literary skills are not bad. "
"The most suitable place for the two of them to go is the border. Some people are involved in the local economic construction and people's livelihood, and some people are trained to resist foreign enemies. Especially the Zhang family, they can have a good relationship with the people in the mountains. Well, think about it first. It is still early. The two of them may not have learned all of the expert's skills. No matter how old they are, they have to wait until they are 15 or 16 years old."
Old Man Yao meant that if the two little fellows came back and were targeted by others and arranged to be officials with real power, he had to stop them. At least he had to wait until they learned all of the expert's skills. According to normal thinking, the expert was not young anymore. Maybe he would die one day. How could they not seize the time to learn?
Old Man Pi also had the same idea. He agreed and said, "Yes. After they come back, no matter how others recommend them, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo must not be officials with real power. It is better to give them low-ranking officials and noble titles. I have to work hard to live for a few more years and see their achievements with my own eyes."
"I'll eat the medicinal food." When Old Man Chang heard Old Man Pi say to live for a few more years, he remembered that he still had something to eat. He asked someone to get it and said, "I don't care about official positions. I just want to see the scene of the two little fellows killing thousands of people with a wave of their hands. Kill, kill more Tubo people. Let them invade the border every year. Well, yes, where the sword points, where the sword points."
*****
When others were busy with their own things, Li Xun could not stay still. After he arrived in Yizhou, he was restricted a lot. He was not allowed to climb mountains, eat greasy food, or do strenuous exercise. He could only exercise a little every day. He was also not allowed to drink too much. He was not allowed to go out in foggy weather.
With all these restrictions and the Danshen pill he ate every day, he really did not fall ill. He was grateful for the Zhang family's kindness, but he did not want to continue like this.
When Xiao Bao and Cuckoo were not on the battlefield, he could still find them to play. Now, he just had to accompany the group of children to play games and sing songs. The children were smart, but it was not as comfortable as being with Xiao Bao.
Since Xiao Bao and Cuckoo could go to the battlefield, he was not bad when he was not sick. He did not have too many illnesses, just two. Naturally, he could also go to the front to command the army and fight together. After all, he was a Commandery Prince.
As Li Xun thought about it, he began to organize the troops. In addition to the 200 people he sent, he still had many people. After becoming a Commandery Prince, he could bring 1,000 to 3,000 people. Now, he had 600 people. Although it was not as good as the 200 people he lent to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, it was not bad.
Li Xun, who wanted to bring people to reinforce Xiao Bao and Cuckoo, found a servant of the Zhang family and ordered, "Go and tell my Uncle Zhang that I want to support Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. I can't let them fight alone. I will bring people to find them and form a triangle with them."
The servant who was found was shocked by Li Xun's words. He thought to himself, "You want to support them like this? It is not certain whether you can find them or not. Even if you are lucky and find the Young Master and the Young Lady, they will definitely be a burden. Do you have the ability?
The Young Master and the Young Lady will have to take time out to take care of you. They will just be a burden. "
The servant respectfully agreed. When he found Zhang Zhong, he told him Li Xun's idea. He also suggested that Li Xun be watched in case something happened.
Zhang Zhong naturally could not let Li Xun run around. With his ability, he would be caught if he brought people out. Even if he had 6,000 people, what could he do?
When he found Li Xun, Zhang Zhong threatened him. What he meant was, "If you want to go out, go back to Tong 'an County first and come out from there. You can't come out now. Your father and uncle know that you followed me here. If something happens to you, I can't take responsibility. Be obedient and wait for Xiao Bao and Cuckoo to come back to play with you. Otherwise, don't think of following me anywhere else in the future."
Li Xun was scared. He did not have any temper. He went to find Liu 'er and the others to play Monopoly. He muttered, "I'm not young anymore, I'm not a child anymore. I still have to obediently wait for Xiao Bao and Cuckoo to come back to play with me. I'm also someone who can do big things."
The people of the Zhang family also started following him around, afraid that he would suddenly run away.
*****
Three days had passed since the first report from the Tubo spies. The Tubo spies did not manage to find any useful information. More than ten thousand people had disappeared within their borders just like that. No one knew if they were alive or dead. It was very mysterious.
The only news that came back was that the Tubo people were under great pressure. The Tang army could not be found in the territory, so they had to increase their military strength. They had already started to recruit soldiers from other places. There was a gap in the supply of food, and the Tubo people were tortured.
At this moment, the capital also received the news again. It was still sent by Gao Lishi.
Li Longji did not have a good time these few days. If it was a talented adult, he would not be like this. However, the talents of the experts of the Zhang family were not ordinary. The two little fellows were also so cute. When he dreamed at night, he would dream that Xiao Bao and Cuckoo were captured and killed by the Tubo people. When he woke up, he would be covered in sweat. He would feel the comfortable bed that the Zhang family sent him and would not be able to fall asleep for a long time.
The officials of the imperial court also felt this kind of oppressive atmosphere. Because of the two little fellows, everyone could not help but take a few more glances at Jiannan Road. Since they were ten months old, they gradually started to understand things. They did not cry or make a fuss. They were obedient, filial, and eager to learn. As long as they were not mentally twisted, they all hoped that they would be able to return safely. Of course, they also hoped that they could have such a child in their family.
The morning court had just ended. When Li Longji and a few of his close officials were discussing matters, Gao Lishi hurriedly left and returned. He said to Li Longji, who was not in a good mood but had to discuss matters.
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