Now most of the interests of the Tang Dynasty have been divided up. If Li Xiang wants to expand, it will inevitably pose a certain threat to others. If he unites with the Cui family, then the territories of others will not be a threat.
The Cui family has also wanted to expand in recent years, but they have no choice but to do so because they have close ties with the major families. If they take action directly, it would be a bit unreasonable and they would be ridiculed by the world. But if they unite with Li Xiang, the two sides can support each other. As for the territories of other major families, they can just wait for them to divide them up!
"Third Master, do you really want to cooperate with him? He's no ordinary man. He's even more ambitious than his father was back then. If we cooperate with him, our lives won't necessarily be easy. After we've dealt with the other major families, maybe it will be our turn."
Cui Yuncheng said with some concern that Li Xiang's carriage had already left Cui's house. No one would have thought that Li Xiang came here just for these few words, and the price he paid was no joke.
"At this point, we have no other choice. This guy has the right time, place, and people. After returning from Tuyuhun this time, if he achieves military success, he will be even more unstoppable. We cannot go against the trend of the times."
Cui Sanye said helplessly, didn't he know Li Xiang's ambition? If Li Xiang really became the emperor, the current situation of the major families would definitely be broken, and it was possible that their property would be confiscated and their clans would be exterminated.
But Mr. Cui San has no ability to reverse the situation. Since there is no way to reverse the situation, we have to choose a relatively safer method.
Cui Yuncheng did not continue. If it were in the past, he would have persuaded Cui Sanye to meet with the leaders of the major families to discuss how to curb Li Xiang's development. But now Li Xiang went directly to the military camp, which was a weak point for the major families.
This is a place that their power cannot influence. Another thing is the auction that day. Cui Yuncheng also saw clearly that there are very few people with vision in each household, almost none. Everyone can only see the immediate interests, so it is basically impossible to discuss with them to curb Li Xiang.
"A great war is about to begin. The imperial court's military supplies, horses, money, and rations all depend on us. Have you arranged for the people?"
The Cui family had an unparalleled status in the Tang Dynasty. For example, the Cui family could account for one-third of the military rations supply. Therefore, whenever there was a war in the imperial court, the Cui family would also make the most profit.
"Everything is ready. We have already discussed it with Tuyuhun..."
When Cui Yuncheng said this, there was a strange light in his eyes. They had nothing to do with Goguryeo, but they still had something to do with Tuyuhun. The war had to continue. For them, no matter who won or lost, only by continuing could they continue to make money. So when the Tang Dynasty was strong, they would send news to Tuyuhun, and when the Tang Dynasty was weak, they would sell news about Tuyuhun to the Tang Dynasty.
"Inform the responsible persons along the route to record the progress of the Tang army in detail. The gap between Tuyuhun and the Tang is too great. This time, the imperial court has dispatched two powerful generals. If we don't send them some news, I estimate that the war will be over within half a year."
Although the Tang Dynasty did not wage any foreign wars in recent years, living in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, Mr. Cui Sanye was very clear about the combat effectiveness of the Chang'an army. Once these people rushed forward, Tuyuhun would not have much resistance. Unless they went deep into the interior of Tuyuhun, then they would still have a chance of winning. If they played it safe, Tuyuhun would just be waiting to lose.
"The Tibetans have also sent news. They seem to be planning to attack Tuyuhun from both sides."
Cui Yuncheng remembered another thing, that the Tibetans also had connections with the Cui family.
"The Tuyuhun deserve it. They occupy the position between the two countries. Their own strength is not strong enough, and they are unwilling to give up the trade route. They have been making huge profits. If they go downhill, the two major powers will not let them go. It seems that even if the Tang Dynasty does not destroy them, the Tubo will not be able to tolerate them."
Master Cui San sneered. When doing business with Tuyuhun, the Tuyuhun people made huge profits, and even their Cui family could not gain an advantage. Now seeing that their country was destroyed, Master Cui San did not feel uncomfortable at all. He was just thinking about how to prolong this war. Only when the war lasted for a long time could we make a fuss at home and abroad. We would make money when the supply on the front line was tight, and we would make more money when the rear was rushing to buy supplies.
Li Xiang naturally didn't know what the Cui family was thinking. After returning, he began to count his system soldiers. During this period, he had been constantly receiving rewards. There were nearly 50,000 elite troops of various types. If they were all released, Li Xiang estimated that he would be able to destroy Tuyuhun.
But the problem is that strength has to be revealed bit by bit. The emperor only gave me three Zhechoufu, which means that only 3,600 people can be sent out, and some of them have to be handed over to local people, otherwise we will be blind and deaf. It is already quite good that Li Xiang can come up with 3,000 people.
Li Xiang looked at the mall points again. He now had millions of points. Li Xiang had never spent his points, but now he was about to go to the battlefield, so he had to redeem the things he needed to redeem.
"Son..."
Li Xiang was just about to take a look at some things in the mall when Li Chengqian's voice came from outside. Li Chengqian also received the news that Li Xiang had already pleaded with the emperor. From the day Li Xiang went to war, Li Chengqian could leave the palace.
Seeing Li Chengqian's happy expression, Li Xiang knew that he had done the right thing. If he allowed such a person to continue staying, he would probably go crazy sooner or later.
"Father, I won't say anything more. During your absence, I will definitely keep Chang'an City in good order for you. If you have any questions, you can write back. I will never let you down."
Li Chengqian was speaking the truth. He had been cooped up in the Eastern Palace these days. Although he had enough space to move around, for an adult, mental problems would always occur over time. Now that his son had asked for such a big reward for him, he was almost in tears.
"Son, I really have something to ask of you, father..."
Hearing Li Xiang's words, Li Chengqian quickly sat down properly. It was a rare occasion for his son to ask for help from him...