Li Zhi, don't be a coward

The left and right guards who defended Chang'an City mobilized more than [-] people. Su Dingfang led the army out of the capital and headed southwest in a mighty manner.

Datang and Tubo signed an alliance, and the Golden Tooth Department has returned to Datang.

What's interesting is that the two major powers signed a contract to determine the ownership of the Golden Tooth Department, but the Golden Tooth Department was unaware of it and would most likely resist.

This is the purpose of Su Dingfang's leadership.

Toast or not eat the penalty wine, it just depends on whether the golden tooth chooses to have the toast or the penalty wine.

When it came to toasting, Su Dingfang's army was accompanied by envoys from the Tang Dynasty, who also brought many generous gifts. If the natives of the Golden Tooth Tribe had a correct attitude, it would be easy for everyone to discuss it and reward the leaders of the Golden Tooth Tribe with several official titles or even a title. It's easy to talk about a title that is beneficial but not free of charge.

If he is punished with alcohol, Su Dingfang's army will come in handy. If he is shameless, he will kill him without mercy.

The army went out for battle, and the courtiers took the initiative to go out of the city to see each other off.

Li Qinzai also went. After all, Su Dingfang's expedition was related to him. It was his idea to collect the gold teeth of the Tang Dynasty. It was his and Li Zhi's plan from beginning to end.

Su Dingfang was even more enthusiastic about Li Qinzai's farewell. The old general was wearing armor and a helmet, but he was majestic, especially his slightly bulging belly. More than 1000 years later, this was called a beer belly, but in the Tang Dynasty, this was the standard general's belly. The general is too embarrassed to lead his troops and has no dignity.

"You're good boy. Thanks to you, I didn't expect that I could get a lot of credit for nothing, haha! Thank you very much." Su Dingfang smiled heartily.

To be honest, this achievement really fell from the sky.

The Eastern Expedition of the Tang Dynasty was not over yet. Almost all the famous generals in the court were sent to the Haidong battlefield by Li Zhi. Only Su Dingfang stayed in Chang'an.

The Haidong battlefield was full of excitement, and generals such as Qibi Heli and Xue Rengui had made many contributions. Su Dingfang was originally angry when he stayed in Chang'an, but he didn't expect that under Li Qinzai's plan, the imperial court actually accepted the Golden Tooth Department.

Isn’t this just work?

The Golden Tooth Tribe is a barbarian tribe in the southwest. The local natives are as fierce as fire and unruly. How can they be willing to be manipulated at will by two big countries?
During this expedition, Su Dingfang dared to conclude that a war was bound to begin. The credit for this war would come. The credit for opening up new territory would not be inferior to those of the veteran killers on the Haidong battlefield.

That's why Su Dingfang was particularly enthusiastic towards Li Qinzai today, like a poor man hugging the rich man's thigh, even a little bit fawning to please him.

This boy from the Li family was so popular that he gifted Lao Su with a piece of land-opening work for no reason. He was simply the auspicious beast of the old Su family.

It would be great if this was my grandson. He would wake up laughing in his dreams. God was blind, because such a gifted talent was given to an old man named Li Ji.

"Grandpa Su, have a safe journey. I'll wait and see in Chang'an for the report of Grandpa Su's triumphant return." Li Qinzai saluted politely and spoke calmly.

Su Dingfang squinted his eyes and stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "This is my first expedition to the southwest. This boy is very knowledgeable and resourceful. The army is attacking the Golden Teeth Tribe. What can you tell me?"

Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "You should be cautious when fighting. In the poisonous jungle of the southwest, although the combat power of the Golden Teeth Division is not as good as that of our soldiers, their jungle combat experience is much better than our soldiers."

"So when Grandpa Su leads the army, be sure not to fight with him. If you encounter the enemy and lead the soldiers into the jungle, don't be fooled. They are the kings in the jungle. We must not exploit our weaknesses and avoid our strengths, putting ourselves in danger."

"Anyway, when we see the enemy, we fire from a distance. When they go into the jungle, we set fire outside. When Mr. Kong Ming conquered the southwest, the most used tactic was fire attack. Grandpa Su might as well read it for details. two."

Su Dingfang stroked his beard and laughed: "The boy has extraordinary knowledge, and I think the same thing as a hero. Yes, I think so too."

"I have been leading the army for most of my life. How could I have stumbled upon the small Golden Teeth Division? I have discussed with several generals in the army for many days and concluded that it is indeed advisable to attack the Golden Teeth Division with fire. I am truly a genius. One word breaks the point."

Li Qinzai grinned dryly.

It's obvious that I just came up with the idea, but you're so shameless about it.Su Dingfang was not ashamed at all, but patted him on the shoulder with a doting look on his face.

"What a baby, what a baby!" Su Dingfang's expression suddenly became deep, and there was a bit more complexity in his eyes.

"Unknowingly, it has been more than 20 years. This kid has started a family and started a business, and has become a pillar of the country. It's time for you to know some of the secrets from back then..."

Li Qinzai was shocked, what the hell kind of reversal is this?

Su Dingfang looked into the distance, his expression gradually blurred and sad, as if he was intoxicated recalling those years.

"More than 20 years ago, on a stormy night, I, the third son of the Su family, gave birth to a boy, but he was stolen away by a despicable servant..."

Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched. For some reason, he smelled something like dog blood.

Su Dingfang continued to indulge in memories: "Back then, the Su family lost their baby and there was a big fuss. Everyone in the Su family went crazy. The third child was even sicker and had been bedridden for more than a year. I also had no intention of government. God, Go to the ground to find my poor grandson..."

"Later, after asking around a lot, I vaguely learned from insiders that on the night my Su family lost their baby, by coincidence, I heard that the British government picked up a swaddled baby that night... "

"Your grandfather saw this baby with beautiful features and cute eyes. He was moved by his thoughts and announced that this baby was born to the second eldest son of the Li family. From then on, he treated it as his own and cherished it very much."

Su Dingfang's eyes were full of tears at this time, and he choked up and said: "My father-in-law picked up the child, and I have no evidence that it belongs to my Su family. This matter eventually became an unsolved case. After all these years, every time I see you , I couldn’t help but want to cry, and I don’t know why…”

"My poor grandson, that stormy night..." Su Dingfang burst into tears.

Li Qinzai took a deep breath, and his face suddenly turned livid.

The lower limit for famous generals in the Tang Dynasty is unbelievably low.

Poaching is actually done in this way, it’s all a matter of knowledge.

Holding back the anger in his heart, Li Qinzai comforted him with gentle words: "My condolences to Grandpa Su. It has been many years. Maybe your poor grandson was thrown into the well that night..."

"Ah, eh?" Su Dingfang was a little surprised, then continued to raise his sleeves to wipe his tears, returning to the state of sadness.

"Idiot, idiot! Haven't you heard what I mean? You are the long-lost bloodline of my Su family. Only my Su family can produce such a talented person."

Li Qinzai said expressionlessly: "Grandpa Su, I am still a child and don't know anything about what happened back then. But I will remember Grandpa Su's words. When my grandpa returns to Beijing in triumph, I will tell him every word."

Su Dingfang was stunned, a trace of panic suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he stretched out his hand: "No need!"

Li Qinzai sighed with a heavy expression: "There should be an explanation for the unsolved case back then. After the two grandfathers return to Beijing, they might as well explain it clearly in person and see whose child I am..."

Su Dingfang blinked his cloudy old eyes innocently, then suddenly turned his head and shouted: "Command the army to set off, why are you waiting so long!"

"Boy, I'm leaving!"

After saying this, Su Dingfang turned his horse and left, walking very peacefully.

Li Qinzai stood on the muddy path outside the city and sneered, "I am so old and immortal, you have a bad mouth."

When my grandpa comes back, you have to change your surname to Li.