The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 717

Tug could only beg for mercy loudly.

"I beg the Emperor of Tang to forgive this humble general."

He really couldn't afford to lose anymore.

If he continues gambling, he'll probably have no choice but to commit suicide to atone for his sins.

Although Xu Tian was resentful, he couldn't show it on his face.

Although their military exercises have ended, the emperor of the neighboring country has made another request.

Hopefully, the general here can instruct their soldiers.

Li Er readily agreed.

"All they can take with them is what they've learned. But what about the things they can't learn?"

So he didn't care.

Because he knew that these people couldn't take all of their martial arts with them.

Li Er arranged to meet Xu Tian.

"Tell me honestly, did you cheat during the betting?"

Xu Tian simply smiled knowingly.

"Father, didn't I also use Tug's trick?"

Li Er did not blame Xu Tian for this.

In comparison, he should be rewarded.

However, it is not possible to continue to grant him an official position now; we can only reward him with some gold and silver jewelry.

Xu Tian accepted it without hesitation.

Three days later, Tug left with his army.

Xu Tian saw them off along the long street.

Some people were muttering amongst themselves in the background.

"Finally, we've gotten rid of this plague."

This Tuge has caused quite a bit of trouble in their Great Tang Dynasty.

Xu Tian watched Tu Ge's departing figure.

Song Ren stood beside him.

"My lord, that Tug has been harboring resentment towards your bet."

"I don't think he would leave just because he's that worried."

Xu Tian simply smiled.

He had a fairly good understanding of this Tuge.

He has not only emptied his personal coffers, but now he has even emptied their national treasury.

How could Tug possibly let this go?

Xu Tian whispered a few words in Song Ren's ear.

Songren then returned to the Prince's Palace.

Half of Tug's troops have left.

He was truly dissatisfied and unwilling to leave so easily.

"General, are we really leaving like this?"

Even his subordinates looked resentful.

They had only gone less than ten miles outside the city.

Tuge ordered a few trusted men to turn back to Chang'an.

They went straight into Xu Tian's palace.

Xu Tian was currently in the pavilion in the courtyard, contemplating matters of state.

Song Ren stood right next to him.

"My lord, it's late. Why don't you get some rest?"

Xu Tian did not respond.

After a long silence, he finally said, "Did you prepare everything I asked you to during the day?"

Song Ren nodded.

"Reporting to my lord, everything has been taken care of."

Songren has been with him for so long, so Xu Tian naturally trusts him to do things.

There were only two guards in his courtyard.

Tug led his men over the courtyard wall and into the compound.

I saw Xu Tian sitting in the courtyard.

"This fool is so ignorant that he only left two guards in the courtyard."

But then he laughed.

"God is really helping me."

He made a gesture, and the dozen or so people who came with him immediately ran off.

With just a few leaps, it flew right up to Xu Tian's eyes.

Originally, Tuge intended to kill Xu Tian when he was off guard.

But then he heard screams.