The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 350

Unexpectedly, the housekeeper exposed him on the spot, leaving Xu Tian speechless. He then gave up and did nothing more.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

The steward, having seen his share of grand occasions, said with a quick glance, "Find a few fine horses to harness; that way, the carriage will pull faster."

Xu Tianyi thought this was a good idea. Qin Shubao had done the same thing when he returned to the capital from the frontier to report on his duties. He immediately nodded in agreement.

Qin Xian's efficiency was also first-rate. He quickly ordered several horses, and the soldiers dismounted and harnessed the eight horses to the carriage where Xu Tian was now sitting.

Xu Tian was about to say that the carriage was going extremely fast, so he gestured for Dongfang Tingyun to hold onto the railing herself.

Unexpectedly, Dongfang Tingyun's strength was insufficient, and she fell directly into his arms. Xu Tian was somewhat helpless, as he had obviously gotten used to this speed.

Xu Tian sat there with one arm around Dongfang Tingyun. Soon, the time it takes for an incense stick to burn passed, and the carriage was even faster than the Turkic army.

Before the two armies faced off, Xu Tian's carriage was placed conspicuously in the middle, making it very eye-catching.

The steward then slid off his horse, walked to the carriage, and lifted the curtain.

"Master has arrived."

Xu Tian was dizzy from the bumpy ride and felt a tightness in his chest. He just wanted to vomit. He turned his head and saw Dongfang Tingyun's shocked expression.

But he noticed that Dongfang Tingyun's expression seemed to be the same as when they had just set off, and he couldn't help but think to himself: It seems that he is like him, physically present but mentally still in the same place.

Xu Tian sighed, and when he tried to move, he found that his muscles had become stiff. He then remained in that position and sat in the car.

As for that so-called Western Turkic Khan, let him die.

Even the Khan of Jili had never imagined that this small county town would be full of hidden talents.

In such a short time, he actually managed to mobilize 40,000 troops from the Anxi Protectorate and the Northern Protectorate. Although the Turkic troops are brave, and he brought 50,000 troops with him this time, it is not certain who will win or lose if a real battle breaks out.

Moreover, on the grasslands, it's a life-or-death struggle where every blow draws blood and every punch lands. Under such circumstances, he cannot guarantee an absolute victory in this battle.

The steward, standing beside the carriage, saw that Zhao, Qian, and Sun seemed eager to rush over and fight right then and there, and was speechless for a moment. Then he turned to look at General Qin, who had the demeanor of a great general, sitting calmly on his horse.

But these two armies aren't really planning to fight, are they really not going to say a word? It seems we'll have to rely on our master!

The butler then lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and whispered, "Master, Master?"

At this moment, Jili Khan clearly saw the young man in the white shirt sitting in the carriage. He looked like a pretty boy from the Tang Dynasty, and he even had a woman in his arms. It was really ridiculous.

Xu Tian then looked up and saw Jili opposite him, with a full beard and a wolf skin draped over his body. His armor was even a bit greasy, and because the two armies were so close, Xu Tian could smell the stench of the cattle and sheep rushing towards them.

In addition, he had traveled a long distance and driven too fast, so his first thought upon seeing the Geely was simply to vomit.

In order not to lose face in front of Jili, Xu Tian immediately turned his face to the side and stared at a black horse next to Jili Khan.

Seeing that Xu Tian was staring at him, Magistrate Chen immediately rode forward and said, "You didn't expect this, did you? I've fled to the Western Turks."

The Western Turkic Khan, Jili, is brave and skilled, and knows how to appoint capable people. Unlike your Tang Dynasty officials, who protect each other and oppress an honest official like myself.”