Chapter 502 The Weird Kunlun

Spend a month in tension and bustle.

The people of the plateau had to accept the fact that their dynasty had "submissed" to the Tang Dynasty. In a month, although there were occasional tribal rebellions, it did not set off a big wave under the personal persuasion of Abandoned Zong and the strong pressure of Qin Mubai.

The current situation can be said to be the best ending. It is impossible for the two countries to compete for hegemony. The Chalqin Mausoleum knew this fact better than anyone else, so he gave himself a cut, and also used his own death to praise the Abandoned Emperor and the Tubo people to give the last gift - peace.

Abandoned Zong knew the intention of the Chalqin Mausoleum. In order to live up to the good intentions of the Chalqin Mausoleum, he tried his best to persuade the Tubo people to submit and not to resist after the war.

There are many angry Tubo people who can't understand the behavior of abandoning the sect and praising them. In addition to praising the magnificence of the garqin Mausoleum, they began to scold and attack the "shame and betrayal" of the abandoning sect.

Sporadic rebellions occurred in the four directions of the plateau. Every time it happened, the abandoned Zong Zan must go to persuade him in person. Most of them were greeted by anger and accusations, and even some people wanted to kill him, the former Zanpu.

"It doesn't matter if they misunderstand me, but they also misunderstand the meaning of Qinling's 'life by death'. I'm really sad!" That's what the Abandoned Zong said.

At this point, Qin Mubai certainly wants to minimize the difficulty of post-war rehabilitation with the help of Abandoned Zong's praise, but the Tubo Dynasty implemented the tribal division system. After the death of the country, the leaders of many tribes are unwilling to give up their vested interests and power, and it is reasonable to launch armed rebellions.

For these, Qin Mubai carried out a strong armed pressure without mercy!

Hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed. Do you still care about this?

After more than a month, the plateau finally gradually calmed down.

Counting the days, Qin Mubai's report of victory to the court should also arrive in Chang'an. I believe that the approval will be issued soon. At that time, the imperial court will be responsible for taking care of the endgame of Tubo.

Qin Mubai knew that the day had come when he left Luo.

On this day, he went to see Li Ke.

After more than a month of recuperation and adaptation, Li Ke's body finally improved. Now, he, the supervisor representing the imperial court, has finally officially shouldered the full responsibility of governing and cleaning up the situation. Qin Mubai and Li Ke govern the army and the people, and their cooperation is still perfect.

"Your Highness King Wu, it's time for me to go." Qin Mubai came straight to the point.

"Go? Where to go?" Li Ke was obviously a little surprised.

"You forgot that the imperial court appointed me to protect the capital of Anxi, and my duty is to go through the Western Regions." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Ping down Tubo is just a small part of my responsibilities. My main energy has to be focused on the Western Regions.

"That's not right." Li Ke frowned, "The so-called Anxi Dadu Protector is just a false job. Tubo should be the place where you, the commander-in-chief of the Kansai Army, needs the most strategy. Where can you go if you want to go at this time?

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Your Highness, I have to go. The war in Tibet is over, leaving only civil affairs and collection. This kind of problem should not be handled by me, the border commander, otherwise it will be escapit. Moreover, now that I have an army of 500,000, you enjoy all the power granted by the court - aren't you afraid that some people will make us kings by demarcation?

Li Ke frowned deeply, sighed and said, "I know that's the reason. Now you are indeed too meritorious and too powerful. On the Tubo Plateau, almost everyone only knows Qin Mubai, and they don't know that there is a emperor in the Tang Dynasty.

"So, I'm very knowledgeable. I won't stay in Tubo anymore, and I won't continue to hold all the military power." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Inexpectedly, when the imperial edict was issued, I didn't want to leave and had to leave. Instead of this, it's better for me to be good first. I only take my old Kansai Army and the Huifu allied forces back to Lanzhou. First, I will do a stable future response for your future collection and governance of Tibet, and secondly, I can look forward to the Western Regions. As for the aftermath of Tubo, the soldiers and horses sent by the court and the integrated Tubo soldiers and horses, I don't care about them.

Li Ke pondered for a moment, and his expression gradually became serious. In the end, he could only nod helplessly and said, "Mu Bai, it's not easy to be a king, and it's even harder to be a minister. There are not many people like you who know how to advance and retreat. Although we need you very much now, I know that your decision is wise. Just like when we returned to Chang'an from Xiangzhou, you and I are going to separate again.

"Don't worry, I'll see you soon." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "If it doesn't come to be expected, the court should stay in the logo and have full power to represent all the aftermath of Tibet. You will stay here in the next few years. And if I am not transferred back to Chang'an, I will still stay in Lanzhou. Let's see how the Western Regions is going, and then decide my next move. But no matter what happens in the future, in less than three years at most, you and I will go back to Chang'an together.

"Chang'an?" Li Ke took a deep breath and said, "Three years later, I don't know what the situation is. To be honest, I would rather stay in this off-site plateau and be busy all day than go back to Chang'an. I was very tired there.

"It's not that you can't go back if you don't want to go back." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Don't forget that we are the ministers of the Tang Dynasty after all. Our roots are all in Chang'an and in the court. There is no vassal king in the Tang Dynasty, not now, and there will not be in the future.

Hearing Qin Mubai's last words, Li Ke's expression changed slightly, but it immediately returned to normal. "I know what you mean. In fact, you don't need to remind me that my mind is always clear and I won't make stupid mistakes.

"That's good." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "After a few years, we will be separated soon after meeting in a hurry. I hope you won't be so numb and disgusting next time we meet.

"What are you talking about!" Li Ke was both angry and funny, "You can do your business at ease!" I know that the blueprint of the Western Regions built by my father and you is only half completed. In such an important battle against Tubo, you did not do your best, but buried the heaviest foreshadowing at the Yumen Gate. As far as I know, Su Dingfang is a proud student of Weigong Pharmacist, and his talent and morality are more than Hou Junji. You left him 20,000 elite divisions to guard the invincible Yumen Pass, isn't it just for today?

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Sure enough, you can't hide anything from Your Highness. Yumen Guan Su Lie can be said to be my foreshadowing, or the last back road and the last trump card I left for the Kansai Army. Although there are only 20,000 soldiers and horses there, it is the elite of the Kansai Army. In fact, at the beginning of the war, I was not sure about defeating the Garqin Mausoleum, but I couldn't tell anyone. So I had to leave Su Dingfang to guard the Yumen Pass. In case we are defeated, we can unexpectedly withdraw from Kunlun Mountain to Yumen Pass. Of course, my deepest intention is to let Su Dingfang look at the western camera. There is no doubt that when the Tang Dynasty and Tubo soldiers were engaged, there could be no movement in the Western Regions, especially the North Court of the Turkic, which had always been ambitious.

"So it is..." Li Ke nodded with some understanding and said, "I understand. You have long thought that whether you can defeat the Chalqin Mausoleum or not, you will not stay on the plateau.

"Yes." Qin Mubai nodded with a smile, "If you lose the battle, you can only run for your life; if you win, this place does not belong to me. First of all, I dare not swallow the credit alone, so when I went to the court, I attributed most of the credit to Your Highness, you, Li Daliang and other generals.

"I agree with what I think." Li Ke whispered with a solemn expression, "Although everyone knows that you have to account for at least 70% or 80% of this great credit, you can't do it alone. It's true that the court of the Tang Dynasty will be rewarded for military meritorious service, but it's too late. It's not necessarily a good thing if the credit is too great!"

"So, I will definitely not personally conquer the Western Regions. The next thing I want to do is to stay in Lanzhou to enjoy the happiness of the Qing Dynasty and wait for the day when the court transferred me back to Beijing. Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Even if there is a war in the Western Regions, I believe Su Dingfang will be able to deal with it! Even if I need Lanzhou's support, I won't go out in person. I'll send Xue Rengui!"

"Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai and Pang Fei have all made great achievements this time, and it won't take long for them to rise. And the Eighth Military Platform under your command is also very good. Only Su Dingfang has not shined brilliantly in the four pillars and eight military platforms of the Kansai Army - I can see that you have left the best opportunity for Su Dingfang!" Li Ke suddenly realized, "Mu Bai, I really admire you for one thing. No matter when, your mind is so clear and you have a very good view of the overall situation. In addition, you are not greedy and generous, and you are willing to share the results with others and never monopolize them. No wonder you have such a high prestige in the Kansai army. Even Li Daliang and others who have just joined the team are very convinced of you! - If you want me, people like you are more suitable to be born in the emperor's family!"

"Don't! I'm not suitable at all!" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "That's it!" Later, I will go back to the barracks and rectify the soldiers and prepare to go.

"Do you need to be so urgent?" Li Ke said, "What should I say, let me arrange it for you, right? Abandoned Zong's praise, Li Daliang and other people, you will see each other again.

"It's better to have less than one more thing. I'll just go quietly and low-key!" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "In fact, to put it bluntly, I'm just a hitter. After the fight, why am I still here? The rest of the matter will be handled by you, the master. In addition, if the court gives me a big reward one day, it means that my days in the Kansai Army are over, and it's time to return to Chang'an.

"Maybe, it's the same for me..." Li Ke smiled bitterly and said, "Then let's get together again in the future!"

"Gather again!"

Later, Qin Mubai came to the barracks. The military order was issued to let Xue Rengui gather the old members of the former Kansai Army together and return to Lanzhou. The route is Sunbo and Golmud, and go southeast along the Kunlun Mountains. In this way, we can inspect whether these places are peaceful or not. Second, the terrain is relatively flat in this way, which is good for everyone's health.

In the past few days, Xue Lian has been a little neglected. Qin Mubai took a little bit of his mouth and finally made her happy. At this time, the Bantai sisters told Qin Mubai in private that most of the blood lotus might be pregnant.

This news surprised Qin Mubai a little, but Xue Lian denied that Qin Mubai did not ask fiercely because he cared about her face. He was only thinking about how to take her home if she returned to Lanzhou...

At night, the Kansai army rose up and quietly left the city.

Qin Mubai rode on the horse and looked back at the royal city under the dark night sky. Countless fragments and countless faces flashed through his mind like a movie, which made him sigh with emotion.

Xue Rengui led the department to the front. The real god of war of the Kansai army will always be like an arrow from the string, walking forward without disadvantage. Yuwen Hongtai was seriously injured and had not recovered. Qin Mubai arranged for 50 people to carry him on a stretcher or drive him along the way. Other injured people have also been better placed and taken care of.

Compared with the lofty sentiment during the expedition, the Kansai army that returned from victory did not sing a triumphant song all the way, but more tired and tired.

"This army needs to rest." Qin Mubai decided that no matter what happened in the next three months, the Kansai army must stay in the rear for a while. Otherwise, no matter how elite the army is, it may be dragged down. The most tiring thing should be to follow Xue Rengui, and then go back to Yumen to fight against Tubo. This group of men almost ran around Kyushu in a year, and it is a miracle that they are still supporting and not falling down.

The marching speed of the Kansai Army was not fast. It took nearly 20 days to reach Golmud.

In front of you is Kunlun, which is known as the divine mountain.

Sure enough, it is majestic and magnificent.

Qin Mubai ordered to rest for three days before leaving.

"Young commander, it is said that Kunlun is a divine mountain, and there is also the water of Yaochi here in Golmud. Why don't we worship the gods here and pay tribute to those fallen soldiers!" Someone suggested.

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Even if Kunlun has a god, I guess he doesn't have a good impression on me. You forgot that I let Pang Fei blow up the water of Yao Pool and flooded Golmud!"

Everyone laughed and said, "At most, the god of Tibet is dissatisfied with you. We only worship the god of the Central Plains!" It is said that the Queen Mother of the West lives in Kunlun?

"Okay! Anyway, if we have to rest for a few days, we will climb this divine mountain Kunlun and worship the gods and spirits!"

It was already winter, and the snow was flying thousands of miles of silver makeup. The towering Kunlun ancient mountain is full of dragons and tigers. It's so magnificent!

Qin Mubai, Xue Rengui, Pang Fei and other generals, as well as Ashina Blood Lotus, who strongly requested to go to see Shenshan together, climbed Kunlun Mountain together and looked at the roaring water of Yaochi from afar.

"Kunlun, you really deserve the word "grand"!" Qin Mubai climbed up and looked into the distance, showing his heart for thousands of miles.

"Mu Bai, do you think the gods will be angry with you?" Ashina Xuelian smiled a little jokingly and said, "You dare to be wild in Kunlun, blowing up Yaochi and killing people!"

"Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and everything is a dog." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "I don't know if there is a God in the world. If so, it may not be as good and evil as we say in God's eyes. Just like we look at a group of newborn dogs. If they want to play with each other, they can only rely on them.

"What does God mean to us?" Bloody lotus.

"It's not that I don't respect God. I think God is just a spiritual sustenance and beautiful thought for us!" Qin Mubai said, "When people encounter things that can't be solved, they go to God. Who can God ask for? If there are really many gods in the world who have mercy on all sentient beings and help others, how can there be so many bloody deaths and suffering creatures? So in the final analysis, it's better to ask for yourself than to ask for others. You can control your own destiny!"

After listening to this, Xue Lian thought silently for a moment and said, "Mu Bai, I don't know the meaning of the word 'warrior' until now."

"Typ you want to hear?" Qin Mubai asked with a smile.

"I used to think that the person who waved a machete on the battlefield and was invincible was a warrior." Xuelian said, "Now I understand that the real warriors are those who dare to face, challenge and strive to change their fate!"

Qin Mubai smiled and did not say anything. He looked at the towering Kunlun of the snowy sea in the distance, allowing the eternal wind and snowflakes flying by. His heart was like a running horse, and his thoughts were spinning.

At this moment, he only misses a person, a person who will never appear beside him again and will never disappear in his heart.

"Xue Lian, according to what you said..." After a long time, Qin Mubai suddenly said, "I should be the son of a warrior!"