I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Li Shen had actually forgotten Zhou Daowu, and now Li Mengjiang couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he mentioned it.

So he said:

"Oh my, it's all my fault, I forgot about this, otherwise I should have gone to the Taoist priest as soon as possible.

But don’t worry, sister, I’ve already made arrangements. Just pick up some daily necessities when you leave.

Other supplies will follow me to the northwest.

What I should pay attention to is actually the altitude sickness there. The Taoist priests are serving in the palace, and I must have heard that many second-generation disciples of Yucai Academy have gone to the northwest.

The terrain there is much higher than that in the Central Plains. People from the Central Plains have to adapt to it for a while, otherwise they will have difficulty breathing and feel dizzy.

I'll get you some medicinal wine I've brewed in a moment, as well as the medicine prepared by Divine Doctor Sun.

When you go to work there, don't go to Chiling first. Stay in Lanzhou for half a month and take a small amount of medicinal wine every day.

Then go to Chiling.

When you arrive at Chiling, tell me that this is an order from my king. The 50,000-strong army will obey your orders. Anyone who disobeys the order will be subject to military law.

Remember what I told you, arrange for people to keep an eye on those 100,000 workers, don't let them cause trouble, and just avoid being incited. "

Li Shen explained the matter again and downplayed the altitude sickness. He did not say that if he did not do anything wrong, he would lose his life.

So as not to worry Li Mengjiang.

After hearing this, Zhou Daowu nodded and said:

“I will obey the prince’s order and I will do my best to help the prince keep an eye on those 100,000 workers and prevent any accidents from happening to them.

I have been waiting for your arrival, my lord. "

Li Mengjiang felt relieved after hearing Li Shen's words. He also knew that his brother asked his husband to go to the northwest for gold plating.

Who can command an army of 50,000 is not a general?

Seeing Li Mengjiang's expression, Li Shen chuckled:

"How about it, sister, don't worry now. You don't have to worry. I will take care of Daowu. I promise to bring back a Zhou Daowu with both arms and legs in one year."

"Well, brother, you also know that Wu is upright and won't be flexible. You need to give me more advice." Li Mengjiang nodded with satisfaction.

Guidance? Zhou Daowu is several years older than him. Who gives advice, Li Shen thought to himself.

Next, Li Shen chatted with Li Mengjiang for a while, mainly because Li Shen asked Li Mengjiang to go to the palace to spend more time with his mother when he was not in Chang'an.

If something happens while Zhou Daowu is away, ask Li Mengjiang to come to Prince Ji's Mansion to find Lu Dingniang.

Li Shen believes that the identity of Princess Ji can settle most things in Chang'an City now.

Plus, with Wu Meiniang on hand to advise, there shouldn't be any problems.

After all, Li Mengjiang is also a princess. If Princess Ji can't solve it, then this matter will be serious, and she can only ask Li Shimin for help.

Li Mengjiang had a docile personality and nodded in agreement.

Dinner at Prince Ji's Mansion in the evening was a joyous occasion. Li Mengjiang especially liked Li Shen's pair of twins.

Li Shen said jokingly: "If sister likes it, I can let you go home and play for a few days."

This caused Li Mengjiang to roll his eyes.

After the banquet was over, Li Shen personally sent Li Mengjiang to the gate, which was actually not far away, both on the same street.

Before leaving, Li Shen said to Zhou Daowu:

"Tao Wen, I will ask Wang Xuance to send you the official letter of appointment tomorrow, but you have to remember it.

Since you have replaced me as the temporary guardian, you are no longer Zhou Daowu. What you represent is my king's face and the face of Princess Linchuan.

Therefore, you must be decisive in doing things, do not be merciful, disobey military orders and engage in military law, and kill without mercy. This is my order as the Grand Protector of Qinghai Province.

Don't look forward or backward, don't be afraid of anyone, the people standing behind you are me, my sister, and Your Majesty.

Even if you are a son of a noble family who disobeys military orders, you will be killed by me. I will ensure that nothing happens to you afterwards.

Your Majesty will also give you a promotion, but what if this matter goes wrong?

You can only be a prince-in-law for the rest of your life.

Taoism, this is an opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After a year, when you are transferred back to Chang'an, you can at least become a fourth-grade general.

You have to grasp it. "Li Shen really gave a heartfelt explanation to Zhou Daowu this time.

He hoped that Zhou Daowu would do well, and for Li Mengjiang's sake, he also hoped that Zhou Daowu would have a bright future.

Li Mengjiang didn't say anything. Although the consequences of what Li Shen said were serious, the rewards were even greater. If Li Shen hadn't gone to His Majesty to ask for this opportunity, how could it have fallen to a small captain.

Li Mengjiang knew that his brother would not cheat his husband.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely seize this opportunity and act in accordance with Your Majesty's orders. Take care of these 100,000 workers."

Zhou Daowu also expressed his assurance.

Li Shen nodded. He had done what he should do and said what he should say. Whether he could seize the opportunity or not was up to him. Li Shen had already done his best.

If it weren't for Li Mengjiang, Li Shen wouldn't have warned him again and again.

After seeing off Li Mengjiang, Li Shen also returned to the study and started writing the appointment letter.

The next day, Li Shen entered the palace with a lot of gifts. He was leaving soon and had to say goodbye to his mother.

Although there are still a few days left, it is better to say goodbye as early as possible.

Concubine Wei inevitably gave her another warning and instruction.

Even Queen Changsun also told Li Shen to be more careful and other precautions.

Li Shen was left to have a meal in the palace before leaving the palace.

Zhou Daowu set out for the northwest with a group of workers on the third day, and Li Shen was also preparing various useful things for him.

This time Li Shen also prepared a secret weapon to go on the road. He was not afraid of ten thousand, just in case. He also knew about the alliance between Tubo and Western Turks.

Li Shen himself is a person who is afraid of death, so of course he must consider his own safety first.

In addition to safety, there is also the issue of personal comfort;

When Li Shen was ready, Li Shen packed dozens of four-wheeled carriages with his own belongings, plus weapons and equipment, there were hundreds of carriages in total.

At the end of February, Shili Pavilion in the west of Chang'an City,

Today is the day when Li Shen sets out for the northwest, but Li Shen's trip is not as grand as Li Chengqian's trip.

Prince Li Chengqian came to see him off on His Majesty's order, and Li Mengjiang also came with him.

This time Li Shen went to a different place. Unlike the last time he went to the Guangzhou Dudu Mansion, there was no danger along the way.

This time we went to the border area, which was very close to the Western Tubo Turks and where war could break out at any time.

Being sent off by the crown prince is already the highest level of treatment, not to mention that this time Li Shimin gave Li Shen three thousand Zuo Xiaoqiu cavalry, also called Zuo Xiao cavalry.

In name, it is Li Shen's guard of honor, but in fact, it protects Li Shen's safety.

You must know that Zuo Xiaoqianwei is a cavalryman, and his combat effectiveness is three points better than that of Zuo Wuwei last time.

It can be seen how much Li Shimin cares about Li Shen's safety.

"Tenth brother, this journey has been hard, I hope you will cherish it all the way." Li Chengqian picked up a glass of water and wine and handed it to Li Shen.

Looking at Li Chengqian who was wearing a light yellow prince's robe, Li Shen took the wine glass with trembling hands and tears in his eyes.

I thought to myself: If I were wearing a cassock now, wouldn’t I be able to meet the occasion?

"Tenth brother?" Seeing Li Shen stunned, Li Chengqian called out again.

"What?" Li Shen was stunned. He was still thinking about the familiar scene just now, when he suddenly heard Li Chengqian calling him his imperial brother?

"Brother, you won't let me take the number Sanzang, will you?"

This sentence also confused Li Chengqian, and Li Shen quickly smiled when he reacted.

"Haha, you're just joking. Come on, big brother, I'll respect you." He said and drank the wine in one gulp.

He was afraid that Li Chengqian would catch someone off guard and use such a familiar line again.