Jennifer Williams
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In the following days, Li Er showed genuine concern for Changle, visiting the princess’s residence almost daily. Besides inquiring about Changle’s well-being, he chatted with Su Li. As an emperor, his care for his married princess reached an unparalleled level of attentiveness. This extensive concern alleviated the suspicions of some courtiers who had doubts about Su Li due to his title as the Eternal Joy Prince. After all, if Li Er resented Su Li, how could he be so close? Despite the admiration…-
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Amidst the bustling surroundings, praises and compliments resonated endlessly. Su Li remained calm, his face showing no particular emotion. After acknowledging the congratulations from the high-ranking officers who could approach him, he finally raised his head and looked at Li Er, who sat on the dragon throne. As relatives, their eyes met, both wearing smiles. However, Su Li had already understood Li Er’s intentions. The title “Prince of Eternal Happiness” held three possible meanings. Firstly,…
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On the twenty-ninth day of the eleventh month, during the Winter Solstice, that year witnessed a plentiful harvest of new grains in the Great Tang. The imperial treasury flourished, and the realm was free from fears of famine. In external conflicts, three triumphant battles had subdued the northwest, vanquished Tubo, and redirected attention towards the many tribes of the Western Regions. Even for an emperor as self-confident as Li Er, he felt quite content with his achievements that year, believing he…
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As for the achievements that Cheng Yaojin mentioned, let them take the credit. This expedition had been quite exhilarating for him. He had developed a good relationship with Cheng Yaojin and the others and couldn’t let these veteran generals become mere supporting roles. Handing over military power and allowing them to accumulate merits was also a good idea. While Cheng Yaojin and the others might not pursue it, Su Dingfang needed such merits. Su Li’s elder brother had suffered from bad luck and…
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Following this, Li Er noticed the confidential letter placed at the bottom. It was sent by Li Daozong, who had been with Su Li since the beginning of his campaign. Li Er opened the letter and read a few lines, his eyes narrowing slightly. What? After achieving a great victory against the Western Region coalition, Su Li had decided to step down from his position as Grand General and return to Changan. Reading this news, Li Er couldn’t help but exhale a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of burden…
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In the city of Changan, another peaceful morning began. Just a month had passed since news of the significant victory in the southwest had arrived, where the grand army had conquered the plateau and defeated the Tibetan forces. The people of Changan were still immersed in the joy of this triumph, unable to escape its influence. Throughout this month, every corner of the streets and alleys in Changan buzzed with discussions about the Southwest victory. No one had expected that an even more sensational…
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As Bayegu Zhang’s words settled, the interior of the royal tent fell into silence. After a while, heavy breathing broke the silence. The leader of the Tongluo tribe struggled to speak, “I’ve heard that the commander of the Tang army has an intense aura of bloodlust. Even if we’re willing to surrender, would he accept it?” Upon hearing this, Bayegu Zhang couldn’t help but chuckle. He had been gathering information about Su Li during this time. At this moment, he could confidently say that no…
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Although the plan had been established, Su Li encountered significant challenges during his time in Tubo. This marked a massive invasion of the plateau by the dynasties of the Central Plains in a millennium. Given the unique geographical and climatic conditions, it wasn’t practical even if Su Li genuinely wanted a hands-off approach. Ignoring other factors, addressing altitude sickness alone required him to personally gather data from various sources. Previously, Su Li had believed that the physical…
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The people of the Great Tang were undoubtedly proud. Their pride stemmed from the legendary might of the Tang military, which had remained undefeated in battles. However, despite the Tang army’s strength, they had never engaged in a total war that aimed to eradicate another nation. Whether it was the Eastern Turk Khan in the past or the later Tu Valley, neither had been completely eradicated. Both ethnic groups had submitted to the rule of the Great Tang, retaining their ethnic names and territories to…
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Luoxie City was now under the firm control of the Tang army, with key positions guarded by them. Following the city’s occupation, Su Li issued a series of orders. Prominent Tubo nobles were required to proceed to Changan and await judgment by the Tang Emperor. Military rule was established in Tubo until local Tang officers arrived to govern the area. Anyone from Tubo who dared to defy Su Li’s rules faced one punishment—death. Simultaneously, Su Li dispatched personnel to prepare the Tubo royal…
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