Although Niu Jinda who sat down was not as tall as Zhao Chen who was standing, this old guy, who was like an iron tower, made Zhao Chen feel inexplicably pressured.
Looking at Niu Jinda's smiling face, Zhao Chen realized that he had just stolen roast rabbit meat with Cheng Chumo, but Niu Jinda had already known about Niu Jinda.
However, Niu Jinda even promised that as long as Zhao Chen could give some good suggestions, he could bake it anywhere in the future.
This is a good opportunity.
Zhao Chen really didn't want to eat the water cooked from the coarse cloth.
Since there are benefits, we can naturally give Niu Jinda some work.
"Fifty thousand vs. 150,000. This battle is very difficult..."
"Oh? That's not what you said just now!" Niu Jinda smiled jokingly, waiting for Zhao Chen's later words.
Zhao Chen ignored his jokes and wanted to eat barbecue at any time in the future, he had to think about it.
"What the boy said is not the difficulty of rescuing Songzhou this time."
"Tubo was eventually transformed into a barbarian, and it was Songtsen Gampo. However, with a little reputation, he was definitely not a match for Niu Shuai and others."
"The Battle of Songzhou is actually not much effort for Niu Shuai."
"The difficult thing is that after Niu Shuai lifted the siege of Songzhou City, if the troops were to enter the Tubo territory, this would be the beginning of the difficult situation!"
"Oh?" Niu Jinda became interested.
He never told Zhao Chen about the need for troops to enter Tubo.
Moreover, the emperor never told others that he would take this opportunity to deal with Tubo hard.
Except for their three major marching commanders, the soldiers thought that driving the Tubo barbarians out of the Tang Dynasty would be a victory.
But Zhao Chen is so sure?
Of course, just like Zhao Chen said, Niu Jinda did not take it seriously to relieve Songzhou City.
What is really difficult is the emperor summoning him overnight to secretly discuss with him Niu Jinda, Hou Junji and Liu Lan in Ganquan Hall.
The emperor wants to attack Tubo, at least he will never dare to look up again!
Niu Jinda was not familiar with Tubo, so when he heard Zhao Chen say that the development of troops in Tubo was the beginning of the difficult beginning.
This made Niu Jinda feel curious.
"No matter how large the Tubo land is, compared with our Tang Dynasty, it is just a small country. Even the Tubo soldiers cannot be compared with the war-torn soldiers of our Tang Dynasty."
"What is really difficult is the unique geographical environment of Tubo." Zhao Chen said slowly.
"Tubo is located on the plateau. If ordinary people go there, they will have altitude sickness soon. The symptoms are mild, but they are difficult to breathe, and they become weak all over. If they are severe, they will die on the spot."
"For those who have not been used to altitude sickness, there is no place for life."
Zhao Chen shook his head. He had already talked about these things with Lao Li before.
But now it seems that maybe I have forgotten that Lao Li has never told Niu Jinda and the others about these things!
Niu Jinda looked a little solemn.
The emperor had never told them these things.
However, because it involved Tubo, they found some merchants from Tubo themselves, which was considered to be aware of some of the situation in Tubo.
At first Niu Jinda thought that Tubo was high and far, snowy, and the march was difficult.
But if you persist, you can always attack.
But who knew that what Zhao Chen mentioned was so terrifying.
According to Zhao Chen, before they could see the Tubo soldiers, their Tang army would be very likely to die halfway.
Maybe, you don't have to wait halfway.
When Zhao Chen said this, he no longer continued.
Niu Jinda is not a fool.
Such a huge danger is ahead. Even if you don’t believe it, you should be careful.
Besides, Zhao Chen didn't want to follow the army all the way to Tubo.
After rescuing Songzhou, he will return to Chang'an City.
No matter what, the bed at home is much more comfortable than the wooden boards in the army.
"Is the climate of Tubo really so terrible? Can it..." Niu Jinda seemed a little unacceptable.
I even wanted to ask Zhao Chen if there is any other way.
But I didn't ask any questions after all.
Except for gods, who can have a way to overcome those natural barriers?
"The power of nature is not something ordinary people like you and me can compete with."
"Of course, maybe one day in the future, we can really easily go to the Tubo Plateau." Zhao Chen said slowly.
It seems to be a bit longing, but it seems to be recalling something.
"I am old and I will definitely not be able to wait for the day you said. If there is really a day when I celebrate the Qingming Festival, remember to come to my tomb to talk to me." Niu Jinda suddenly sighed.
Without waiting for Zhao Chen to speak, he continued to say: "I have already expected the difficulty of this battle to start with Tubo this time. I don't expect it to be like this."
"The most urgent task is to first lift the siege of Songzhou, and let's talk about the rest later."
Niu Jinda did not express his attitude to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen could also feel the suspicion in Niu Jinda's heart.
I think so, if a boy who had never left Chang'an City told him that the road ahead would be difficult, he would not have believed it completely.
However, as long as Niu Jinda has some concerns.
There will be some preparations for subsequent military operations.
Zhao Chen was driven out of the handsome tent by Niu Jinda without hesitation.
He also threatened that when Zhao Chen improves his food in the future, he cannot forget him.
Otherwise, I would have to wear small shoes for Zhao Chen.
The old guy clearly bullies others by virtue of his power.
But his arms couldn't resist his thighs, so Zhao Chen still had to pinch his nose and agree.
...
Today is New Year's Eve of the ninth year of Zhenguan.
After the night banquet between the emperor and his ministers, they went to Lizheng Hall with some excitement.
The prince, the king of Wei and a group of princes and daughters bowed and left the Lizheng Hall.
The fireworks in Chang'an City are extremely beautiful, but the emperor is not interested at all.
"Your Majesty, I'm in a bad mood today!" Empress Changsun put on a piece of clothing for the emperor, looked at the crescent moon in the sky, and said softly.
"On New Year's Eve, when every household is reunited, I personally sent my legitimate son to the battlefield." Li Shimin sighed and leaned on the railing.
Li Shimin now regrets it.
It was already planned that he would ask Zhao Chen to come to the palace to celebrate the New Year together this year.
The family has gathered together for the first time in 16 years.
However, this wish was not realized in the end.
"National affairs are more important than family affairs, and Zhao Chen will not blame His Majesty." Empress Changsun said softly.
Thinking that Zhao Chen was in poor health, he followed him to a place so far away from Songzhou City.
How could his body bear it if he couldn't eat well and couldn't sleep well along the way?
Although I couldn't bear it, Empress Changsun was still comforting the emperor.
"That kid is afraid that he will hate me to death, but as long as he can have a future prospect, I don't care!" Li Shimin said with a smile.
He still didn't understand Zhao Chen's thoughts.
I guess I have arranged myself a lot along the way.
Thinking of the days he spent with Zhao Chen in the tavern, Li Shimin sighed a little.
People are easy to recall when they reach age.
The so-called viewpoint is all the past, and the thoughts of the heart are all the memories. Li Shimin admitted that he was nostalgic.
"Guanyin maid, do you have the fine wine that comes from Zhao Chen?" Li Shimin asked.
Chapter completed!