After hesitating for a while, Zu Zan still agreed to send troops. However, he wasn't stupid. He sent the troops, but he sent the logisticians.
He said that Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang came from afar, and it was inconvenient for them to get supplies. Thus, Tubo was willing to send the little bit of provisions over as reinforcements. He also thanked Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang for helping Tubo fight against foreign enemies.
The letter was filled with grievances, saying that the people of Tubo did not have enough to eat or wear, saying that the soldiers of Tubo were so thin that they were just skin and bones, saying that the number of livestock in Tubo had decreased sharply, and countless children were crying piteously for food. After reading the letter, it was hard for people not to cry. Tubo was really not easy.
But even in such a difficult time, other than sending logisticians, Zu Zan also specially prepared a big gift for Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang. A hundred yaks, both male and female.
If it was at the start, Zu Zan would only care about Wang Juan. After all, Wang Juan's battle prowess was the most direct. But now, he was more afraid of Zhang Xiaobao. Wang Juan's viciousness was nothing more than mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. But as long as there were people around, they would be able to restrain this demon.
Zhang Xiaobao was different. When he fought, he was like a ghost. He would use all kinds of sinister moves. What was weak was the will of the people. After two years of torment, when he wanted to attack Tang Empire, the first thing he was afraid of was not the generals, but the ordinary civilians. Even the slaves didn't want to provoke them.
"Sigh ~! Let's do it this way. When we exchange with the Duo people, let people pretend to be bandits and kill them. We can't let the two of them get a hold of us. Nuu, how are you these few days? "
After Zu Zan arranged everything, he gently hugged Princess Jincheng's waist and asked with concern.
Princess Jincheng also nodded gently and said, "Zan Pu is good to me, so I'm naturally doing well. Zan Pu has been tired for many days, let me serve him and rest."
Princess Jincheng was very conflicted in her heart. Her position was rather awkward. She hoped that Tubo and Great Tang would have a good relationship, but she knew that it was impossible. When she came here, she was nothing more than a tool. One of the people she was supposed to be betrothed to died, so she couldn't go back. She had to marry another one.
In the beginning, he did not have a good life. Because of his identity, it was impossible for him not to be ostracized. However, ever since Wang Juan led the army to war, his life became better day by day. No one in Tubo dared to disrespect him anymore. Even Zan Pu had to give in to him a little.
Now that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were once again in Tubo territory, the house they lived in was renovated again and again. Their daily necessities were also several times more than what the others had.
Perhaps this was what Zhang Xiaobao had said at Pengzhou Pass that weak countries had no diplomacy. It was said that the villagers of the Zhang and Wang Families were treated with respect by outsiders, and no one dared to frame or bully them. He was a villager of the Great Tang. The stronger the master, the more comfortable his life would be.
*****
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't have the mood to care about Princess Jincheng. According to the saying, a married lady was like spilled water. They couldn't find Princess Jincheng and tell her to go back to Tang Empire and not play with Zu Zan Chi anymore.
"From now on, as long as I'm alive, I won't allow Tang Empire to use women to seek a moment of peace. This is a disgrace to you men."
Wang Juan received Zu Zan Chi's letter and gift. At the same time, she also received a letter from Princess Jincheng. In the letter, she asked about some things in Tang Empire. She also said that she had a good life in Tubo. Everyone gave in to her and she didn't have to worry about food and drink. When she wanted to play, she could go out with a group of people protecting her.
The letter was right, but Wang Juan could tell that Princess Jincheng missed Tang Empire. So, she solemnly swore an oath and looked at Zhang Xiaobao.
"Why are you looking at me? I didn't ask her to get married. At the very least, these married women can reduce the number of deaths in Tang Empire. Also, it can promote the integration of the different races and leave a deep mark in history, causing the various races to … "
"Alright, stop acting like a historian. Aren't you being hypocritical? Zu Zan Chi is really a scammer. Yaks are good things, but is he stupid? Is there a need to turn 100 yaks into 50 males and 50 females? Men know how to find a few more women. Why must the yaks be monogamous? He did it on purpose. If not, the more females there are, the faster the reproduction rate.
Also, we can't bring the yaks back to the capital to raise. They won't be able to acclimatize to the environment. Let's just leave them here. We still have to tell Li Longji that we are raising these 100 yaks together with him. Next year, we can cut some of their hair to make blankets for him. Then, we can pick a male yak that can be killed and let him taste it. "
Wang Juan didn't wait for Zhang Xiaobao to finish his words and interrupted him. She started to worry about the yaks.
Zhang Xiaobao suddenly realized that he couldn't keep up with Wang Juan's thoughts. "The yaks don't seem to be important. What's more important is Zu Zan Chi's reaction. It seems that they are really related to the Polycannibals. Otherwise, why would they only send logisticians? How can Tubo's logisticians be compared to our logisticians?
I have decided to stay here for at least three months and at most half a year. I can't wait any longer. There are still many places that need to be occupied. I can't play with the surrounding small countries. We have to deal with the Tujue and Tubo as soon as possible.
We can use them to raise cattle and sheep and also use them as a springboard to deal with the north of Hebei Province. They have sent out a total of 40,000 soldiers. We can use them to suppress the Tubo and Tujue. When they can't suppress the Tubo and Tujue anymore, we can ask the Commander-In-Chief to send more soldiers. If we don't agree, we will destroy our friendship. If we agree, we will conserve our strength. "
"What about the imperial court? Your father is going to enter the capital soon. Zhang Shuo hasn't made any moves yet. Li Linfu's position has changed slightly. Wang Maozhong and Ge Fushun are still related by marriage. You have to act quickly. I don't want to be caught in the political whirlpool again. "
Wang Juan didn't object to Zhang Xiaobao's plan of using troops, which meant that she agreed. She changed the topic and returned to the imperial court.
"It's still early. Let's talk about it later. The most important thing now is to get in touch with the Polycannibals. It wasn't easy for them to come here. Wouldn't it be a pity to kill them casually?"
*****
While Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were busy with the big plan, Xiaobei and the other kids couldn't sit still and were busy with the small plan.
One hundred guards in their teens received the order and began to make kites. They went to the mountains to find branches, paper, and gunpowder. To be precise, they threw cannons.
"Can this wind really blow over there tomorrow? How dare they cut down my haloxylon tree? I think they ate a bear's heart and swallowed a leopard's gall. "Xiaobei put his finger in his mouth and took it out to feel the wind. He muttered angrily.
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