Su Dingfang turned around and asked, "Is there anything else, Ping Xiwang?"
Du Qi said, "Please take a seat, Brother Su. You interrupted me just now, so I forgot to tell you about it."
Su Dingfang didn't doubt him and returned to his seat.
Du Qi said, "Yi Fusheng went to Tubo this time. On one hand, he wanted to understand the situation in Tubo, and on the other hand, he wanted to extort Lang Ri Songzan. This time, we got 3,000 warhorses and 5,000 pounds of highland barley wine from Yi Fusheng's trip. "
"The wine is actually very useful, but it's mainly used to extort Lang Ri Songzan."
"3,000 warhorses are very valuable."
Du Qi said, "Yi Fusheng was able to complete the mission smoothly because of Brother Su. So, I'll give you 1,000 of the 3,000 warhorses I brought back this time to thank Brother Su for his help. "
When Su Dingfang heard this, he raised his eyebrows and revealed a surprised expression. Du Qi actually wanted to give him a thousand warhorses. It must be known that 1,000 warhorses was not a small number.
Su Dingfang had previously received the news of Yi Fusheng's return and knew that Yi Fusheng brought back 3,000 warhorses.
As a veteran general on the battlefield, it was impossible for Su Dingfang to not covet this batch of warhorses. The problem was that Su Dingfang only sent troops to stir up the momentum this time. With his level of face, he couldn't ask Du Qi to give the warhorses to him.
Even if Su Dingfang wanted the warhorses, Su Dingfang eventually suppressed this idea.
But now, Du Qi actually took the initiative to mention it.
Su Dingfang's impression of Du Qi suddenly rose. However, he didn't immediately agree and said, "Ping Xiwang, the 3,000 warhorses you extorted from Lang Ri Songzan were earned by Adjunct Yi's hard work. But now, you're giving me 1,000 warhorses. Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Besides, one can't accept a reward without doing anything. 1,000 warhorses is not a small number. "
Du Qi said, "Without Brother Su this time, Yi Fusheng will lack confidence in Tubo. Therefore, Brother Su deserves these 1,000 warhorses. Brother Su, please accept them. There's no need to decline. "
Du Qi's current attitude towards Su Dingfang was to build a good relationship with him. Next, they would need to use Su Dingfang to deal with Tufan. Furthermore, Su Dingfang had led troops to assist him. Regardless of whether or not he had dispatched troops, at least Su Dingfang had come.
Du Qi wouldn't mistreat anyone.
Otherwise, if Du Qi took all the credit for himself, Su Dingfang would not help him in the future.
Su Dingfang was not good at declining. Hearing Du Qi's words, he no longer said anything and said, "Since Ping Xiwang has said so, then this Su will not be polite. It just so happens that my cavalry is about to be rebuilt. With this batch of warhorses, it will be of great help to my cavalry. "
"Ping Xi Wang, I can't thank you enough for your kindness."
"Thank you very much for this time."
Su Dingfang sternly said, "If Ping Xiwang needs this Tang dynasty's help and doesn't violate the laws of the Tang dynasty, and doesn't affect the interests of the Tang dynasty, then this Su Dingfang is duty-bound."
Du Qi's face revealed a smile when he heard this.
He was waiting for this sentence.
A person like Su Dingfang was a man of his words. He would do what he said. With Su Dingfang's help, it would be easier for Du Qi to borrow Su Dingfang's power in the future.
Moreover, even if he didn't borrow Su Dingfang's power, it was necessary to build a good relationship with Su Dingfang. After all, Su Dingfang was in charge of military affairs in Guazhou and Shazhou, which were adjacent to Yizhou. Du Qi wasn't strong enough now, so he needed to develop in a low-key way.
Su Dingfang said some more words of thanks. He suddenly became silent for a moment, and then said with a solemn expression, "Ping Xiwang, I have one more thing to tell you."
Seeing Su Dingfang's expression, Du Qi said, "Brother Su, if you have something to say, just say it."
Su Dingfang sternly said, "I'm in charge of military affairs in Shazhou and Guazhou. Although I've always been in Guazhou and not in the imperial court, I have corresponded with my teacher through letters, so I know the situation in the imperial court."
Du Qi said, "Is it Director Li Jing?"
Su Dingfang nodded and said, "I received a letter from my teacher before. He said that the imperial court intends to set up the Anxi Protectorate to deal with the situation outside Longyou Road. The location of the Anxi Protectorate might be in Guazhou, Shazhou, or Yizhou. But for now, it hasn't been decided. This is just a discussion. My teacher told me to prepare myself. I think that this matter might have some effect on Ping Xiwang. "
Du Qi frowned. He didn't know about this information.
The Anxi Protectorate.
This was to govern the Western Regions.
Or could it be that they didn't trust Du Qi's territory, so they wanted to hang a sharp sword over Du Qi's head?
Du Qi sighed emotionally. It was a good thing that he had given Su Dingfang one thousand warhorses in exchange for this information. Of course, Du Qi would definitely receive another letter from Du Ruhui, but the earlier he knew, the earlier he could make preparations.
Du Qi thought about many things, but in the end, he restrained himself and turned to Su Dingfang, saying, "Brother Su, your information is very important. I thank you here."
Su Dingfang shook his head and said, "Ping Xiwang is too polite. I still have matters to attend to. Farewell."
He stood up and left.
After Su Dingfang left, Du Qi was still thinking about the information about the Anxi Protectorate.
Yi Fusheng sat below. He also knew the importance of the Anxi Protectorate. He said, "Your Highness, now that we control Yizhou, we will control even more places. Your Highness's strength is already not weak. Moreover, our army has gunpowder, grenades, and other weapons. With our strength, even if the Imperial Court has any ideas, we will be able to resist them. "
Du Qi said, "Adjunct Yi, we won't go to war. After all, I am Ping Xiwang of the Tang dynasty. Moreover, my father is the Prime Minister in the Imperial Court and has a certain amount of authority. It won't be easy for the Imperial Court to pick peaches. Moreover, Su Dingfang said just now that this is just a discussion and no decision has been made yet. "
Yi Fusheng said in a deep voice, "No matter what, we have to be prepared. If we are caught unprepared, it won't be good. We have to be cautious about this matter. "
Du Qi said, "That's what I mean."
After a pause, Du Qi ordered, "Pass down the order. The army will rest for half a day. After lunch, we will return to Yizhou. Now that we have been away for a while, it is time to go back. The earlier we go back, the easier it will be for us to make preparations. "
"Yes!"
Yi Fusheng immediately agreed.
He turned around and went to make the arrangements.
Du Qi sat in the tent. His eyes narrowed, a sharp light flashing through them. If Li Shimin wanted to interfere with matters outside Guazhou, Du Qi would have to use some means.
The territory outside Guazhou was Du Qi's territory. Back in Chang 'an, although Li Shimin didn't ask for money from the Du Clan, he used the mouths of the court officials to force Du Ruhui to take the initiative and ask Du Qi to donate money.
At that time, Du Qi made the decision to go west, which led to the current foundation. If Li Shimin made the arrangements, then Du Qi wouldn't be at the mercy of others like before.
Because in the current situation, Du Qi already had a certain amount of power.
Du Qi restrained his thoughts and stopped thinking about this matter.
"Whoosh!!"
At this moment, the tent's curtain was lifted.
It was Liu Jian.
Liu Jian's expression was urgent, "Young Master, it's a message from the Patriarch. It's marked urgent."
Du Qi ordered, "Bring it here!"
Du Qi was far away in the Western Regions and didn't know the situation in the Imperial Court, but Du Ruhui was in the Imperial Court. Now that Du Ruhui's letter had arrived, the matter could be clarified.
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