OBS Chapter 580 Prince Li Zhao
Chapter 580 Prince Li Zhao
In the spacious courtyard of the Four Elephants Inn, Lin Xiaofan stood alone, dressed in white, holding the hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, eyes closed, like a sculpture. A breeze blew gently, lifting the hem of his clothes.
Opposite him, Duanmu Liangjiang had a solemn expression on his face, and the tip of the spear in his hand flashed with a cold light.
The next moment, Lin Xiaofan suddenly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed. The blade was instantly unsheathed, and a flash of cold light flashed through the air, and the sound of metal collision was deafening.
The two men were in a stalemate for a moment, Lin Xiaofan pressed his knife hard and tried to get closer, while Duanmu Liangjiang pushed back and retracted his spear.
"Brother Duanmu, I can't break your defense."
Lin Xiaofan shook his head slightly and sheathed his blade. He knew that if he couldn't get close with the first move, then Duanmu Liangjiang wouldn't give him any chance next time.
During this period of time, he went to Sun Wufeng's house every day to practice swordsmanship. After a month, he had mastered all 81 styles. Duanmu Liangjiang also practiced spearmanship day and night. The two often sparred with each other, and Lin Xiaofan lost more than he won.
"The main thing is that I'm on guard."
Duanmu Liangjiang's hand brushed the spear until it reached the tip. After a month of hard training, his aura became more restrained and unpredictable.
"Yes, both are good candidates."
While the two were talking, a sudden voice was heard. Turning around, they saw a little old man who had appeared beside them with a handful of melon seeds in his hand. It was Sun Wufeng.
Duanmu Liangjiang subconsciously tightened his grip on his spear, looking as if he was facing a formidable enemy. When he saw that the person coming was Sun Wufeng, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a storm surged in his heart.
This little old man was able to come so close to me without me noticing.
"Master, why are you here?"
Lin Xiaofan was a little surprised, not because Sun Wufeng walked silently, but because he was the one who took the initiative to find Sun Wufeng these days, but Sun Wufeng had never been to Sixiang Inn.
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty summons you to the palace. I am here to pass on a message for you."
Sun Wufeng handed a handful of melon seeds to Lin Xiaofan:
"Try it, it's freshly fried, it's delicious."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan's heart tightened, and he knew that this mission was coming to an end. He didn't know if the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would be able to come to terms with it and hand over the weapons to Daqian.
To be honest, he had no idea about this kind of thing. After all, there were people who borrowed money and food, but there was no one who borrowed weapons. Moreover, he was borrowing 50,000 pieces, and some small countries might not be able to collect so many even if they mobilized the whole country.
"Let's go together. I might be able to say a few words to you. You don't have to worry too much. I have watched the emperor grow up since he was a child. I know his character well. He will probably be willing to lend it to you."
Sun Wufeng patted Lin Xiaofan on the shoulder. As an important minister of the Five Dynasties and the teacher of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he could still speak.
"Thank you, master."
Lin Xiaofan hurriedly thanked him, with gratitude from the bottom of his heart. Sun Wufeng had helped him so much these days.
"Haha, with our relationship, there's nothing to thank for."
Sun Wufeng laughed twice, then put his hand on Lin Xiaofan's shoulder. The two looked more like good friends.
The Sixiang Inn is not far from the imperial palace. After a quarter of an hour, the magnificent palace came into view.
Following Sun Wufeng all the way, Lin Xiaofan did not encounter any obstacles.
In the palace, the Great Tang Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face dignified. Next to him was a young man wearing a brocade robe with dragon patterns, who looked a bit like the Great Tang Emperor, with dark skin and a bit of arrogance in his eyes.
Li Zhao, Prince of the Tang Dynasty.
A name emerged in Lin Xiaofan's mind. During the month he stayed here, he learned a lot about the Tang Dynasty. This Li Zhao was the eldest son of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He loved martial arts and the art of war since he was a child. At the age of thirteen, he went out to fight with the Tang army. He made many military exploits and gained high prestige among the Tang Dynasty.
In comparison, the other sons of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty were much inferior.
"The envoy has come from afar. How have you been spending your time in the Tang Dynasty?"
The Emperor of Tang Dynasty expressed his concern symbolically.
"Your Majesty, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is truly rare in the world. Here, I enjoyed the warm hospitality of the people of the Tang Dynasty, tasted many delicacies, and enjoyed many beautiful scenery. I really had a very comfortable life."
Lin Xiaofan told the truth. He had a good time here, and he also drank some fairy wine and practiced swordplay.
When the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty heard this, he was even more satisfied. He said:
"Well, may the friendship between our Tang Dynasty and your country last forever, and may we work together for peace and prosperity."
"May the friendship between the Tang Dynasty and the Daqian Dynasty last forever."
Lin Xiaofan bowed in response.
"To be honest, the war has broken out again in the western part of the Tang Dynasty. This time, the Tianwu Kingdom has mobilized 100,000 soldiers and has already captured a city in the Tang Dynasty."
The Great Tang Emperor had a solemn expression, and there was a hint of anger in his tone. Tianwu was a despicable little country, and they attacked without issuing a declaration of war every time. They had no moral principles at all.
If it weren't for balancing the ministers in the court, he would have wanted to teach him a lesson.
"The Huns in the north have not been able to grab food all winter, and now they are going crazy with hunger. They have been trying to attack the north."
"The Western Sirius Kingdom has not taken action for the time being, but they have found a route through the Longhu Mountains to attack the Tang Dynasty. You also know the art of war, and you have to guard against this kind of thing. Therefore, I sent 50,000 troops to the west."
"At the same time, the defense of the capital city and many fortresses must not be mobilized."
The Emperor of Tang Dynasty did not say any more. Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan also understood what the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was going to say.
"Your Majesty, if Da Qian is destroyed, the southern part of the Tang Dynasty will also be unsettled. By then, the situation will only become more critical."
Lin Xiaofan cupped his hands and said.
"General Sun also discussed this matter with me in detail. But today's Tang Dynasty cannot mobilize 50,000 sets of armor and weapons."
The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty leaned back in his chair, rubbed his eyebrows, and there seemed to be fatigue in his eyes.
Just as Lin Xiaofan was about to speak, Prince Li Zhao at the side spoke first.
"Although Tianlang is ferocious, many cities in Daqian are built tall and many generals are very human. And you are here, Lin Xiaofan. It shouldn't be a problem until the Tang army comes to support us, right?"
Although Li Zhao was asking, there was no doubt in his tone.
"Indeed. Even if the Sirius Kingdom mobilizes its entire army, as long as we stick to the city, it won't be a problem for us to defend it for more than a month."
Lin Xiaofan's expression showed some confidence, and then he said:
"But has His Highness the Crown Prince ever thought about how many people would be needed from the Tang Dynasty to defend Daqian if the Tianlang Kingdom sent 500,000 troops?"
Hearing this, Li Zhao was speechless.
The Tang Dynasty's defenses in the south were not strong, and the garrison was not large. If the Tianlang Kingdom really mobilized a large number of troops, even if they rushed over to support, it would not be of much significance.
If you want to mobilize a large number of troops and horses to support Daqian, you must mobilize them from the north, west, and central places. It will take at least half a year from the time the order for support is issued to the time when the troops and horses go to Daqian.
By the time they arrived, Daqian was probably already dead, and many cities in the southern part of the Tang Dynasty would also fall.