According to Old Man Han's idea, the emperor said it very clearly that we were just coming to the military camp in the Western Regions without any specific mission, and wanted to let our prince train here for a period of time. Now, it's so good that he actually let our prince cross the border and travel to various countries in the Western Regions.
How is this possible? Although Eunuch Han has been in the palace and is not familiar with the situation here, he has made a lot of intensive study along the way. The countries in the Western Regions are now in opposition to us. If someone makes a move, how can they return to Chang'an?
"General Niu, should we reconsider this matter? Our Highness has just arrived in the northwest from Chang'an City, and his entire body has not yet recovered. He has already taken several doses of medicine. If we set off hastily at this time, our Highness will not be able to bear it."
Han Desi was notoriously arrogant and domineering in the palace. As one of the few eunuchs in charge, he had never spoken so softly and would beat and scold the people under him at any time. But after coming to the Western Regions, he also knew that this place was not his territory, so he was careful when speaking.
"That can't be right. Just now, when I passed by His Highness's house, I clearly heard the sound of singing and dancing. His Highness seemed to be having a very happy time in there. He didn't take any medicine, did he?"
Niu Jinda didn't give him any face at all. Now he was working under Li Xiang. Let alone a prince with little power, even if it was someone like Li Tai or Li Zhi, what could he do? Niu Jinda ignored them.
Hearing Niu Jinda's disrespectful words, Han Desi was extremely anxious. If he were in the capital, he could have discussed it with other people. But now that he was on someone else's territory, how could Niu Jinda dare to come so brazenly without Li Xiang's permission?
What's more, if you refuse now, Li Xiang will definitely be dissatisfied. There are people in charge in Chang'an City. Li Xiang has a bottom line in doing things, but in the Northwest, no one can help you. If he wants to deal with you, it will be like playing.
"Don't worry, sir. The countries in the Western Regions are very afraid of us now. Yesterday..."
Niu Jinda knew what these people were worried about, so he told them what happened that day. Although Han Desi didn't quite believe it, Niu Jinda was a general in the army after all. These words came from his own mouth. If they were found to be false in the future, it would be no small matter.
After hearing what Niu Jinda said, Eunuch Han felt a little relieved, but he still didn't want Li You to take risks outside.
"Please inform the general that I wish to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Eunuch Han thought long-term. Niu Jinda was a soldier. If he continued to talk with him, it would be like a scholar meeting a soldier, and it would be difficult to explain his reason. What's more, they were now on someone else's territory. In Eunuch Han's mind, these soldiers would beat people up if they disagreed with them, and they especially looked down on people like him. Maybe Niu Jinda was not very clear about his status in the palace, so it would be better to talk directly with Li Xiang.
"His Highness has been very busy lately, formulating various policies in the border areas, and may not have time to see you. If you, the eunuch, really want to see His Highness, you might as well take His Highness the Prince of Qi with you. We'll be able to meet once we reach the border."
Niu Jinda also knew what this old man was thinking, and he couldn't just refuse me, so he painted a big rosy picture for them.
When Eunuch Han saw Niu Jinda's expression, he knew that they would not be able to meet for the time being, so he decided to go to the border area first. As long as they did not leave the border, everything would be easy to discuss.
At the same time, Eunuch Han asked his men to write a letter and send it to the capital as soon as possible. He was afraid that he was powerless and could not make Li Xiang change his mind, so he could only pressure him from above.
Unfortunately, he didn't know one thing: all the letters from the northwest to Chang'an were intercepted. If it was of no benefit to Li Xiang, then these things would never be sent back. Anyway, this is easy to explain. The journey is long and many places are uninhabited. Isn't it normal for people to die?
King Qi's place
"What did you say? You even agreed to something like this and sent me to the border. Is he crazy? I'm a wealthy man, how could I easily go to a place like that? Sending me to Gaochang is already a violation of the original agreement. Originally, it was only said that I would stay at the border between Gaochang and the Tang Dynasty, and now you're sending me to the western border. Go and get him here right away."
As expected, it was almost as Eunuch Han had expected. When he reported this matter back, King Li You of Qi was immediately dissatisfied. Coming to the royal city of Gaochang was already a concession on his part. Now that he saw that this place was not bad, especially after encountering the beauties and fruits from the Western Regions, he also felt that this place was acceptable.
But if he were asked to go to the western border of Gaochang, he would never go there even if he was beaten to death. Although this guy was a bit reckless, he also knew that it was not safe there. There were hundreds of thousands of troops outside the border, and those people didn't know you were Li Shimin's son.
In his opinion, this was Li Xiang's conspiracy, and he wanted to find a way to get rid of him. Although he posed no threat to the throne, he was the emperor's son after all. In the eyes of some extreme throne-grabbers, as long as you have the emperor's blood, you are a threat to me, and killing you is right.
"Oh, my Lord, you haven't seen the face of General Niu. I still have some face in Chang'an City, but what use is it here? This is their territory, we have to be gentle."
Speaking of this, Eunuch Han was also filled with indignation, but what could he do? Is there anyone here to support you? After entering Gaochang, this is all Li Xiang's territory.
When they arrived, they saw the King of Gaochang. He was already a king, so what? He just had to kneel down and do whatever he was told.
"I simply won't go. I really don't believe it. Does he dare to send troops to take me there?"
Li You said in disbelief, he leaned in the arms of the beautiful woman from the Western Regions next to him, life here is so happy, who would want to run away, although the environment in the northwest is not good, but living in this royal city, he can live the way he wants, even the King of Gaochang has to kneel when he sees him.
Eunuch Han had known that this would be the result, and in desperation, he could only invite Niu Jinda. After all, he had to let our young master know the dangers of the Western Regions.