Experts of Dusong Mangpoje and Dayan Mangpoje's level could move extremely quickly if they wanted to escape. Although Fomonlința was an Imperial Great General, he still could not catch up. This was also why Fomonlința was so conflicted that he still could not confirm whether Dayan Mangpoje was dead or alive.
"Milord, do I still need to report this to the Imperial Court? If Dayan Mangpoje isn't dead, it's fine, but if Dayan Mangpoje dies in battle and we can't find his corpse, it might cause a great deal of trouble in the future. But if we don't report it now, in a few more days, this sort of abnormality on the border will definitely attract the attention of the Imperial Court. When the time comes, the Marquis will send an army supervisor to Qixi to investigate this battle, making it even more troublesome. After all, the rules of the army have always been that once a battle is over, the contributions of a soldier must be recorded on the same day. At the same time, if there is any major contribution, it must be immediately reported to the Imperial Court, or else it will be a violation of the rules of the army and arouse suspicion. "
A Hu deputy with hawk-like eyes and a deep nose said.
Ever since the battle on the plateau had concluded, the Protector-General had been investigating Fomonlința's matter, but even now, night had fallen, and he still had not reported this contribution to the Imperial Court. This was very dangerous.
"Report!"
Fomonlința clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with an intimidating light as he finally made his decision.
"I want you to draft a memorial to the imperial court right now. Report the battle at the triangular gap to them. There's no need to investigate Dayan Mangpoje. If something really does happen in the future, and the Imperial Court investigates, then our Qixi Protectorate's large-scale operation to defeat Dusong Mangpoje and kill tens of thousands of Ouzan soldiers will be an unshakable fact. Not even the Imperial Court will be able to find any fault with it. I'd like to see what would happen if something like this really happened, and who would dare to oppose us. "
Fomonlința had spent many years presiding over Qixi, running from east to west, and under the pincer attacks of the Ouzan Empire and the Western Turkic Khaganate, Fomonlința had been constantly harassed and had not had any achievements to show for a very long time. In particular, the matter of Pulan He's beheading had caused him to be questioned by the imperial court's censors.
The major battle at the triangular gap and Dusong Mangpoje's defeat were far too important to Fomonlința. The death of the five thousand White Braves was a decisive factor. Fomonlința had been in the barren land of Qixi for far too many years, so long that he had forgotten that he had started out as the Anxi Protector-General, not a 'transport captain' in charge of supplies and soldiers.
But what truly startled Fomonlința was that, after sitting in the southwest for ten-some years, Zhangchou Jianqiong had succeeded in moving to the capital and becoming Minister of War. When this news came out, Fomonlința felt like he had been slapped in the head, jolting him from his stupor. Zhangchou Jianqiong's experiences were very similar to his. Both of them had sat on the border for a very long time without any achievements.
But Zhangchou Jianqiong had succeeded in entering the Bureau of War and becoming Minister of War. If Zhangchou Jianqiong could do it, why couldn't he?
On that day, Fomonlința finally rekindled his long-lost ambition.
The battle at the triangular gap had been a rare opportunity. No matter what, he couldn't let it go.
The messenger quickly left the hall while the clerk drafted a memorial. Flapflap! A few moments later, a messenger bird soared into the sky, flying toward the capital.
… …
"Marquis has divine foresight. The Qixi Protectorate headquarters was brightly lit until three quarters to the Zi Period, and then a messenger bird took off in the direction of the Imperial Court."
Not long after Fomonlința made his decision, a scout rushed into the Qixi Protectorate headquarters and into Wang Chong's residence. With the battle of the triangular gap concluded, Wang Chong had dispatched soldiers to the Qixi Protectorate headquarters to gather information. Just like Fomonlința had sent people to keep a close eye on Wang Chong, Wang Chong had also been keeping a close eye on Fomonlința's movements.
"Marquis, Fomonlința really couldn't restrain himself and moved out."
A light chuckle could be heard from the room. Xu Keyi turned his head to look at Wang Chong, his expression one of surprise. Just as Fomonlința's hall was brightly lit, the City of Steel was also brightly lit. Li Siye, Su Shixuan, Cheng Sanyuan, and all of Wang Chong's subordinates had gathered together, all of them silently waiting for the Qixi Protectorate headquarters to make a move.
"I understand. You are dismissed."
Wang Chong lightly waved his hand, dismissing the scout.
"Marquis! Fomonlința has already moved. Should we do the same and deliver Dayan Mangpoje's head to the Imperial Court as a surprise? "
Cheng Sanyuan probed.
Dayan Mangpoje's corpse had already been smuggled back in a chest. This was a crucial piece of evidence, and as long as it was delivered to the Imperial Court, it would definitely give Fomonlința a massive 'surprise'.
"There's no need."
Wang Chong grinned and waved his hand, rejecting Cheng Sanyuan's proposal.
"Fomonlința is a crafty old fox. Whether it was letting Dayan Mangpoje pass or using someone else's knife to kill us on the plateau and steal our credit, he did it flawlessly. Even if we report this matter to the Imperial Court, we'll at most charge him with lying about military intelligence and stealing credit. It won't be enough to deal him a fatal blow. On the other hand, if this matter is exposed, Fomonlința might fly into a rage out of humiliation and launch a frenzied vengeance against us. At that time, we'll have outsmarted ourselves. "
"Ah!"
Everyone looked at each other, and none of them could say a word.
"Marquis means that we need to endure for now. But if we do nothing, Fomonlința might take an inch and take a mile, which isn't very good for us. "
Li Siye suddenly spoke from the side.
"That's right!"
"General Li's words are reasonable."
… …
The others began to agree.
Fomonlința's status was simply too high. They didn't know if they should take action or not. Moreover, he had dared to steal credit in front of everyone on the plateau, which meant that he was already completely unbridled. There was no guarantee that he would do something even more outrageous in the future.
"Haha, Fomonlința will definitely have to be dealt with, but it won't be by sending a letter to the Imperial Court to testify against him. All of you, relax. I have my plans. If all goes as expected, in less than a month, Fomonlința will be completely removed from the position of Qixi Protector-General. "
Wang Chong indifferently said.
These casual words had an earth-shattering effect in everyone's ears. Everyone couldn't help but tremble, their eyes widening. All of them stared at Wang Chong in shock. Imperial Protector-Generals and Great Generals were no ordinary individuals, and the mobilization of these people would involve the entire body.
For Wang Chong to be able to decide the fate of an Imperial Great General with a few casual words was a massive blow to all of them. Anyone who heard Wang Chong's words would find it hard to believe. But deep in their hearts, they all believed that Wang Chong really could do it.
On this journey, Wang Chong had already performed far too many miraculous feats. While everyone else was saying no, Wang Chong alone had turned these feats into reality.
Wang Chong took in the reactions of the crowd and grinned, not bothering to explain any further.
Fomonlința had already become an existence of little value in Qixi. His lack of progress was only hindering Wang Chong in various aspects. His utilitarian nature made it impossible for him to place the interests of the Tang Dynasty as his top priority. In the future Battle of Talas, he would become a massive obstacle.
For the sake of the Tang Dynasty, for the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Protectorate of Rest, and for the soldiers of Qixi, Wang Chong had to think of a way to remove him from the position of Qixi Protector-General. But there was no need to explain this to the crowd.
"Zhang Que, how is the matter I asked you to do going?"
Wang Chong turned his head to the corner of the hall, where Zhang Que was hidden in the darkness. On his shoulder was that small and fierce rock eagle, its eyes shining with a blazing light. Wang Chong's words quickly drew everyone's attention to him.
"Reporting to Marquis. Everything is ready. We have already followed Marquis's orders to follow the target."
Zhang Que walked out of the darkness, his right hand pressed to his chest as he bowed.
The crowd glanced at each other, none of them understanding what Wang Chong and Zhang Que were talking about. This youth from the capital had been studying under Old Eagle for at least seven or eight years. When he had first appeared in front of everyone, his face had been immature and immature, but after the baptism of two battles, Zhang Que had become much more mature and composed. His immature face now had the aura of someone who had been tempered by wind and frost and was worthy of trust.
"Yes, remember not to reveal your identity. Listen to my orders."
Listen to my orders, "Wang Chong indifferently said.
"Your subordinate understands."
Zhang Que bowed and quickly turned to leave. He disappeared into the darkness outside the door.
Ouzan's men will find it very difficult to threaten Qixi in the short term. It's about time to move on to the other matter.
As Wang Chong looked ahead, countless thoughts were running through his mind.
Once that incident and the triangular gap were taken care of, he should be able to topple Fomonlința's fate. He just needed to wait for a little while longer. In contrast, there was another matter that was pressing and needed to be carried out as quickly as possible.
"Xu Keyi, here is a silk bag. I've already arranged everything. Follow the instructions on the bag and finish this task as quickly as possible."
Wang Chong suddenly said. At the same time, he extended his right hand into his sleeve and handed over a blue silk bag.
"Yes! Marquis! "
Without another word, Xu Keyi took the silk bag from Wang Chong, not even glancing at it before leaving. After the southwest, Zhangzhung, and the triangular gap, Wang Chong's invincibility and strategic planning had been deeply imprinted into everyone's mind.
No matter what Wang Chong said or what order he gave, everyone would unhesitatingly obey and carry out his orders.
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