The days on the plateau passed quickly. Li Xiang taught Xiao Liuzi some political tactics every day. This guy learned very quickly and understood things quickly. After a while, Li Xiang was able to hand over the affairs here to him. In fact, it was very simple to say. It was nothing more than a matter of distributing supplies.
"Why do you look a little unhappy? Someone has been bullying you these days."
After finishing today's class, Li Xiang found that Xiao Liuzi looked a little unhappy. This was different from before. Whenever this kid learned something new, he would be very happy in his heart. Today he also learned something new, but he never smiled on his face.
"Master, are you ready to go back?"
Xiao Liuzi said with some concern. In fact, Xiao Liuzi had already felt it in the past few days. Li Xiang only taught for two hours a day before, but now it has been increased to eight hours. He also asked Xiao Liuzi to write down everything. If there are some things he doesn't know, he can communicate by letter. Moreover, the people around Li Xiang have not been idle these days. They have been sorting out the livestock.
"Everyone's stage is different. This is only part of my stage, so I can't stay here forever. Besides, you've been learning from me for so long, you should have a chance to practice. If I stay here all the time, you'll never be able to grow."
They had to part ways eventually. During the more than ten days they had spent together, Li Xiang had treated Xiao Liuzi as his own disciple, and there was some master-disciple relationship between the two. Moreover, Li Xiang had given Xiao Liuzi a new life.
After hearing Li Xiang's explanation, although Xiao Liuzi still felt uncomfortable, he also knew how important he was to Li Xiang. From the time he was born until now, no one had taught him like this, and no one had even looked at him straight in the eye. It was Li Xiang who regarded him as a good seedling and taught him strategies and tactics everywhere so that he would not become a servant in the future.
"Master, don't worry, I will never let you down."
Tears welled up in his eyes, and Xiao Liuzi didn't know how to say this, but Li Xiang understood in his heart. In the past, his life was full of darkness, but today Li Xiang brought him a ray of light. If he could continue along this light, his future achievements would surely be good.
"You do have the ability, but you're still young. Don't panic when you encounter something. If you can make a decision, make it. If you can't, think about it more. If you really don't dare to make a decision, then find a way to make amends and postpone it until I give you an answer. However, this will take six months. After six months, it will be your business. Even if you write to me, I won't give you any answer."
Li Xiang knew that Xiao Liuzi was a good talent, but he had to be given a chance to train. If he kept giving him instructions, this kid might never succeed.
"My dear brother..."
While the master and disciple were still talking, Chief Maggie and Chief Lasheba walked in from outside. They were extremely friendly to Li Xiang because they knew very well that if there was anyone who could fight against Lu Dongzan, then Li Xiang would definitely be at the forefront. They were no match for Lu Dongzan, but relying on Li Xiang's strategies and assistance, they won victory after victory and stabilized the original front line.
At present, the land area they control has reached about a quarter of Tubo, which is twice the original land area. You must know that more than 75% of Tubo’s grain is produced here. If the grain in the government warehouse is eaten up, maybe they will be able to sweep Tubo.
"The two chieftains are here so early, does it look like there's good news?"
Li Xiang invited the two chieftains into the house, and Xiao Liuzi sat obediently beside them. This was already a great favor to him. Originally, he could only stand, but in order to improve his status, Li Xiang let him sit here when the chieftains came to visit. In the future, even if he left, the chieftains would know his status.
"My dear brother, you are absolutely right. Although we seem to be at a disadvantage, my people have already ascertained that the imperial court has very little food left. They are now plundering food in the rear, leaving no room for the common people. In order to gather enough rations for next year's army, I heard that slaves around the Holy City have already starved to death. This is killing the goose that lays the golden eggs."
Chief Maggie said very happily that as long as the power of the imperial court declined, it would mean that their lives would get better and better. But then again, the overall strength was still stronger on the imperial court side. They were able to resist tenaciously, which was related to Li Xiang's support. Once Li Xiang cut off their support, they would all be defeated by Lu Dongzan in one to two years at most.
"Isn't this great? As long as we can survive this winter, by the beginning of next spring, the grain in your court's hands will be less than 25% of what it was before. The people need food to survive, and the army needs it even more. Then it will depend on how the Zamp distributes it, and I can also see what happens to the Prime Minister."
Li Xiang has been acting all the time. Whenever he talks about Lu Dongzan, hatred can be seen in his eyes. The two chieftains looked at each other. What they feared most was that Changsun Pingting would not enter Tibet. If that happened, Li Xiang would not care about this matter, and they would be in trouble.
Now it seems that this is far from the case. There must be some entanglement between Li Xiang and Lu Dongzan that they are not aware of, otherwise Li Xiang would not have put him to death. You know, the various materials that Li Xiang has supported now are almost enough to catch up with one-third of the chieftains' property.
Although a large number of slaves were transported there, the value of slaves was nothing to these chieftains. We could get a large number of slaves after each battle. Compared with these gold, silver, treasures, weapons and armor, the value of slaves was too poor. They even felt that Li Xiang was losing money by doing this business.
"My dear brother, we are here to discuss something with you. I heard that you are going back to Chang'an soon?"
Chief Laxueba said with some concern that they hoped Li Xiang could stay. Li Xiang was like the stabilizing force in the hearts of the chieftains, and everyone would be in a panic if he left!