nucmednet Chapter 1090 Zhang Nan's Loyalty
Chapter 1090 Zhang Nan's Loyalty
The journey from Shandu to Lhasa City is nearly four thousand miles. It would take His Royal Highness the King of Chu and his entourage nearly two months just to travel.
And naturally, a lot of things happened during these two months.
First, in the distant Qiongzhou, Wang Xuance, who received the order from His Royal Highness the King of Chu, found Dou Shilun and Xie Minlin who had received the letter. After a brief discussion, the three of them finalized the strategy of sending troops to India.
"It's almost October now, which is a good time for ships to go to Tianzhu. But even so, it will take at least four months to get from Qiongzhou to Tianzhu." Xie Minlin, as the person in charge of the Dou family's overseas business in recent years, is well aware of this aspect. "But our fleet can only take away more than 30,000 people at most."
"Then notify Feng Ang and ask him to select 20,000 elite soldiers." Dou Shilun made a prompt decision upon hearing this: "According to the letter from His Royal Highness the King of Chu, he still has a month and a half to go to Luoshui City. After he captures Luoshui City, he will continue south to Tianzhu."
"His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu wants to defeat Tubo, and then defeat Tianzhu." Although Xie Minlin knew that his master was powerful, when he told him about His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu's plan, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "With less than 3,000 people... can they really do it?"
"I guarantee it, Master." Wang Xuance smiled slightly when he heard this: "I have confidence in Your Highness."
"Ah..." Xie Minlin sighed silently after hearing this, then he looked at Dou Shilun and said, "Master, it seems that you don't want to waste any more time..."
"Let's do everything according to the old master's previous instructions." When Dou Shilun mentioned the old master, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes: "After all... Alas..."
A long sigh could not express all the complicated thoughts in his mind at this moment.
"Someone from Chang'an will be here soon." Seeing Wang Xuance's puzzled look, Xie Minlin quickly changed the subject: "Also, regarding the Feng family's troop deployment..."
"This kind of thing cannot be concealed. Once Feng Ang's troops are mobilized, someone will send a message to Chang'an." Dou Shilun knew what Xie Minlin wanted to say, but he had a different opinion: "Your Majesty will know all this sooner or later. But whether we explain this or not depends on the opinion of His Royal Highness the King of Chu."
"Now that the King of Wei and the King of Jin are in Qiongzhou, perhaps... their presence will arouse suspicion from Chang'an..."
"Mr. Xie, you think too much." Dou Shilun shook his head and said, "You have been overseas most of the time in recent years, so you may not know much about His Royal Highness the King of Chu's deeds in Chang'an.
Let me put it this way. If one day His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu spreads the word that he wants to hold his brothers hostage to make Your Majesty afraid to act rashly against him, then everyone in Chang'an will only think of one thing - that we, the Dou family retainers, are holding His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu hostage."
"Mr. Dou is right." Wang Xuance, who was standing by, nodded and then said to Xie Minlin, "Teacher, this is the reputation of our prince."
"You still have a good reputation..." Xie Minlin glared at him unhappily after hearing this: "Forget it... You have become stupid now that you are following His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu."
"Teacher, do you dare to say this in front of His Royal Highness the King of Chu?" Wang Xuance smiled slightly when he heard this, without any fear at all.
“Oh…” Xie Minlin shook his head helplessly after hearing this: “Alas… the master and his servants have the same character… what shall we do… in the future…”
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Half a month later.
Qiongzhou City finally waited for one of the most loyal non-staff retainers of the Dou family. Zhang Nan, who had traveled a long way, said the first thing he said after seeing Dou Shilun: "Dou Gong, may I ask where His Royal Highness the King of Chu is now?"
"Guess." Hearing this, Dou Gong poured a cup of tea slowly, then stepped forward and handed the tea to the other party: "I believe that you know the answer, Mr. Zhang."
"Mr. Dou, you are so kind..." Zhang Nan looked at Dou Shilun with emotion, then drank the tea in one gulp. Then he said, "Mr. Dou... How do you want me to reply to Your Majesty?"
As soon as Zhang Nan said this, Dou Shilun felt his eyes go dark: No... Your Highness the Prince of Chu... You really are a "master of poaching..."
"Mr. Dou?" Seeing that Dou Shilun didn't say anything, Zhang Nan called out again.
"Oh..." Dou Shilun came back to his senses and immediately turned around and picked up a letter from the table beside him: "This is a handwritten letter from His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu. Mr. Zhang just needs to give it to His Majesty."
"Okay then." Zhang Nan respectfully took the letter and prepared to leave: "I will return to Chang'an to report."
"Don't be too anxious." Dou Shilun thought for a moment after hearing this: "Mr. Zhang has been traveling all the way and is tired, so he should rest for a few days."
"Mr. Dou, His Majesty has given instructions on this matter, and I must reply as soon as possible." Zhang Nan bowed to Dou Shilun and then said, "In fact, when I came here, I heard from Guangzhou Governor Liu Hongji that the Feng family's army began to gather in the direction of Qiongzhou - Chang'an will probably receive an urgent 800-mile message from the military soon.
But your Majesty’s patience is limited, and I really don’t dare to delay His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu’s important affairs…”
"Mr. Zhang, in fact, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu doesn't care what Chang'an thinks at all." Dou Shilun sighed slightly after hearing this: "In his opinion, this kind of thing... is not worth your hard work."
"Because His Royal Highness the King of Chu thinks it's not worth it, I think it's worth it." Zhang Nan smiled faintly when he heard this, and then bowed to Dou Shilun: "Mr. Dou, I'm leaving now."
After Zhang Nan finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Dou Shilun standing there, stunned for a long time.
And things really happened as Zhang Nan said.
When he was about to arrive in Chang'an after more than a month of rushing, Emperor Li II's patience was about to run out.
On the other hand, His Royal Highness the King of Chu, who had been "looking at the mountains, rivers, and scenery all the way, sharpening his knife to attack the Zamp", finally arrived in the capital of Tubo.
At the foot of Lhasa City, His Royal Highness the King of Chu and his entourage mingled in the team entering the city, with different expressions on their faces.
Because everyone knows that after tonight, Luoshui City will suffer an unimaginable disaster. So this noisy and prosperous scene will probably not be seen again for a long time...