The smoke was rising, and the fragrant rabbit meat, even without any seasonings, made Zhao Chen feel extremely delicious.
After eating half full, Zhao Chen and Cheng Chumo packed up the remaining rabbit meat, and Zhao Chen returned to the camp.
As soon as he entered his tent, he saw Niu Jinda sitting on a stool looking at him with a dark face.
Zhao Chen was stunned for a moment, then regained his composure instantly, and said, "Why is Shuai Niu here? I just went to relieve myself."
Although there is no big problem in eating some rabbit meat in the military.
In their spare time, soldiers in the army would go to the mountains to hunt some prey to satisfy their hunger.
But Niu Jinda has the final say here.
If he wants to do something to himself, Zhao Chen really has no choice.
Moreover, the remaining rabbit meat will be my dry food for the next few days.
But we can't give it to Niu Jinda.
"Zhao Chen, before leaving, both His Majesty and Duke Wei said that you have many ideas. Today, I have military information to discuss with you. Please come with me."
Niu Jinda felt a little strange today. He, Zhao Chen, was here and it was obvious that he was a bastard.
Discussing military affairs with Zhao Chen, isn't this just a matter of eating too much?
After Niu Jinda finished speaking, he left Zhao Chen's tent without waiting for Zhao Chen to speak.
Zhao Chen also wanted to fight back against Niu Jinda just like he fought against Old Li Tou in Chang'an City.
But Niu Jinda is the commander-in-chief of the army, and he is responsible for all affairs in the army.
Zhao Chen didn't dare to offend him, after all, his life was in his hands at any time.
After carefully hiding the remaining rabbit meat, Zhao Chen left the camp and walked towards the handsome tent where Niu Jinda was in front.
…
In Niu Jinda's handsome tent.
Zhao Chen stood there for a cup of tea and did not see Niu Jinda say a word to him.
Lao Niu stood there, looking at a battle map hanging on the wall.
I have to say that the general of the Tang Dynasty was really poor at drawing this battle map.
Apart from a few place names, there are not even any examples of mountains or rivers.
Is it possible that there is not even a mountain or a river in Songzhou, which is passing from Shu region?
But this matter has little to do with Zhao Chen.
He now wanted to know what the old cow in front of him wanted to do when he came to him without saying a word.
"Boy Zhao, it's more than a thousand miles from Chang'an City to Songzhou. At our marching speed, it will take about twenty-three or four days."
"In nearly a month, when my army arrives, will Songzhou have been captured by the Tibetans?" Niu Jinda turned around, drank the tea from the cup, and asked Zhao Chen.
Niu Jinda did not believe that the Tibetan army of more than 100,000 people would not be able to capture Songzhou City.
As for the Tibetans attacking Songzhou, Niu Jinda never doubted it.
There was a trace of sadness on Zhao Chen's face.
He didn't think ahead, so how could he know about this kind of thing?
Zhao Chen just knew that the Battle of Songzhou between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo would happen sooner or later, but he did not expect that it would be at this time.
Many things have become unpredictable because of Zhao Chen's involvement.
"Well... Niu Shuai, it's not good for me to speculate on this matter."
"Besides, isn't Songzhou City still led by the governor, Han Wei, who is guarding the city? I guess there shouldn't be much of a problem." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
Zhao Chen had no choice.
He couldn't say that in his memory, Songzhou Governor Han Wei had lost Songzhou.
Afterwards, the people of Songzhou were massacred wildly by the Tubo people.
If he really heard the news, Niu Jindana would not have gone berserk.
Niu Jinda didn't speak, but looked back at Zhao Chen, and then his eyes fell back on the map behind him.
The handsome tent became quiet again.
"Hiccup—" Zhao Chen hiccupped suddenly.
Xu was full from eating roast rabbit with Cheng Chumo just now.
Niu Jinda raised his head, his eyes were very worried.
It seems that they are still worried about whether Han Wei, the governor of Songzhou, can hold Songzhou City.
"The Governor of Songzhou, Han Wei, cannot defend Songzhou City." Niu Jinda sighed, and then said with a condensed expression: "I am an old acquaintance of Han Wei. Not to mention that he has no ability to lead an army, but he is really a dabbler.
"
"If he had never suffered a defeat before, perhaps Han Wei could have persisted for a while with the strength of Songzhou City, but now..."
Niu Jinda did not continue.
There are not many defenders in Songzhou City. They encountered Tibet's 150,000 troops before. Now their morale is low. How can they defend the city?
The city of Songzhou was destroyed in a matter of days!
They know that the emperor of Chang'an City and the courtiers of Taiji Palace also know it in their hearts!
Zhao Chen didn't speak, just nodded slightly.
It is an established fact that Han Wei cannot hold Songzhou.
Even Zhao Chen had no way to save it.
Moreover, Niu Jinda and other generals were in charge of this expedition, while Zhao Chen was just a bastard.
To save his life in the army and make his life better, this is Zhao Chen's main idea!
"In this expedition against Tibet, we, the Tang Dynasty, sent out three armies. Although we only have 50,000 soldiers, we have to fight against Tibet's 150,000 troops."
"Boy Zhao, tell me, what are our chances of winning?"
Zhao Chen said nothing, but Niu Jinda was full of curiosity.
I don’t know if it’s because the emperor and Li Jing admire Zhao Chen, or because of some other reason!
Hearing Niu Jinda's persistent questioning, Zhao Chen refused in his heart.
We all agreed that I would follow him out this time, just to see it with my eyes, just to gain some experience.
Why do you still keep expressing your opinions?
Or is it that Lao Li Tou didn't explain things clearly to Niu Jinda?
But when you are under the eaves, you have to keep your head down when you have nothing to do.
Moreover, the final winner of the Battle of Songzhou was indeed Datang.
Zhao Chen smiled, held his hands with Niu Jinda and said: "Don't worry, Commander Niu, our Tang Dynasty is at its peak. Over the years, whether it is Dongtujue, Xue Yantuo, or the newly wiped out Tuyuhun, who is our Tang Dynasty?"
The common enemy of the generals?"
"With Niu Shuai's wise leadership and the bloody battles of the generals, what does Tubo mean?"
When Zhao Chen said this, he almost vomited out the rabbit meat he had just eaten.
If it weren't for looking at Niu Jinda's strong muscles and his palms that could slap him in the face...
Niu Jinda frowned and his eyes stopped on Zhao Chen's face.
Although it was a nice flattery, he himself was happy to hear it.
But Zhao Chen said so much, but he was still fighting with him.
All in all, it's all meaningless nonsense.
This kid...
Niu Jinda finally knew why the emperor said before leaving that he should stop arguing with Zhao Chen.
I thought this kid was quite normal before.
Now that I think about it, what Your Majesty said was foresighted!
Zhao Chen saw Niu Jinda's fiercely twitching corners of his mouth and secretly thought that this old cow wouldn't beat him up just because he said a few flattering words.
After all, Niu Jinda would not dare to say that he was also sent by the emperor, right?
Although Zhao Chen thought so in his heart, he moved back honestly.
"Do you think I am a fool who only listens to flattery?" Niu Jinda glared with displeasure on his face.
The two casserole-sized fists were already clenched together.
Judging from this posture, he wanted to punch Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's hair stood on end at that time.
If Niu Jinda had punched him, he would definitely be sixteen years old.
"Niu Shuai, what I said is true. Even His Majesty, I said the same thing!" Zhao Chen said quickly.
This Niu Jinda looks like he has a single mind, and he might just punch him down.
He still has an unmarried wife waiting for him, but he doesn't dare to lose his life here.
"Young man, please don't use His Majesty to pressure me. I'm not afraid. If you have any ideas, just say it. If you say it well, I won't hold you accountable for roasting rabbit meat privately."
"And, from now on, you can bake and eat it wherever you want!" Niu Jinda sneered.