The sun sets.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Chen Qi and his 80,000 troops slowly entered Pibo City.

The defenders and chieftains of Pibo City welcomed Chen Qi at the residence of Gaoyi Chieftain, and Chen Qi announced his order in the head of the chieftain's mansion, which was full of guests.

"Everyone, your defenders of Pibo City are the chieftains of Pibo City and the rulers of Pibo City." Chen Qi said seriously, "So, this general has no right to appoint any of your official positions. Your official positions and appointments will be appointed by the newly established King of the Eastern Tubo Kingdom."

When Chen Qi said this, everyone was listening quietly, waiting for his next sentence.

"Also, His Highness Beiwang has discussed with Songzan Haiqing, the king of East Tubo, to use Pibo City as the capital of East Tubo. In this case, the royal court in East Tubo will probably be moved to Pibo City tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. At that time, Songzan Haiqing will come to Pibo City and ask you to reward according to your merits!" Chen Qi said loudly.

"Thank you General Chen for your kind words!" Everyone said respectfully.

Now, Pibo City is in Chen Qi's hands. Nearly 20,000 Tang army infantry controlled Pibo City, and Chen Qi sent 10,000 elite cavalry to maintain the public order of Pibo City. He escorted all the defenders of Pibo City and Ma Meng's new army to the barracks outside the city to guard the military camp. In this way, there were only less than 10,000 private soldiers in the city, and these 10,000 private soldiers were not the opponent of the 10,000 Tang army cavalry at all. In addition, the 20,000 infantry guarding the city and the 50,000 Tang army cavalry in the Tubo military camp, Pibo City has become a strong city in Chen Qi's hands. The defending generals and chiefs of Pibo City have become fish on the chopping board, and they can only be slaughtered by Chen Qi. What kind of tough attitude can they have?

"Everyone, my general's army has arrived in Pibo City, and there is a shortage of military rations. I hope you can donate generously. At that time, I will definitely write to the King of Tubo to ask for your merits." Chen Qi continued.

"General Chen's words are so heavy. The military capital of the Tang Dynasty should be the responsibility of our Pibo City. This is the responsibility of our Pibo City. How can we still seek credit from the royal court?" Gao Yi chieftain smiled, "I am willing to pay 50,000 gold--"

Gaoyi chieftain was very smart. He knew the history of Songzan Haiqing's success, and knew that he had surrendered to Chen Qi and recommended it to Li Ke by Chen Qi, so that he could become the king of the Eastern Tubo Kingdom. Therefore, he was not vague about Chen Qi's ability at all. He wanted to curry favor with this general who was powerful and highly valued by His Highness the Northern King. Today, Chen Qi took the initiative to ask for military funds, and he seized the opportunity and endured his heartache and donated 50,000 gold in one go.

"Well——" Chen Qi said in surprise. He didn't expect that Gaoyi chieftain would be so generous. The 50,000 gold was not a small amount. "Gaoyi chieftain, you didn't disappoint me. I only discovered your loyalty to the Tang Dynasty today, and only realized your loyalty to the Eastern Tubo Kingdom." Chen Qi smiled faintly, "It is enough with your loyalty. I am going to recommend you to be the prime minister of Eastern Tubo. What do you think?"

"Thank you General Chen--" Gao Yi chieftain knelt down to Chen Qi with a trembling tone. He couldn't help but be excited, because Tubo's great prestige is second only to the kingdom, and is more than ten thousand people. He is known as the second king of Tubo. Gao Yi chieftain is also a powerful chieftain in Pibo City, but in Tubo, he is just a medium chieftain. He didn't think of getting any generous rewards, he just wanted to keep his current wealth. However, what he didn't expect was that he gave up half of his wealth and received a lifetime of glory and wealth.

"General, I am willing to use ten thousand gold to the army to drive away the cold during the winter season!" Gao Yi chieftain said excitedly.

"Since Gaoyi Daxiang is so enthusiastic, then Chen Qi accepted your kindness!" Chen Qi smiled. The word "Daxiang" was used in his words, which made Gaoyi chieftain flattered.

The chieftains and the defenders in the hall did not expect that Chen Qi would dare to be an official here, and the chieftains of Gaoyi dared to give up half of their family resources. What everyone did not expect was that the chieftains of Gaoyi would get a greater return on their interests and the position of the Tubo Grand Priest. At this time, the people in the hall were already crazy. They surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and surrendered to the Eastern Tubo for power and status and money? Now, Gaoyi has proved with his own actions how to obtain power and status. What are they waiting for?

Therefore, the chieftains and generals in the hall rushed to donate military funds to Chen Qi in the footsteps, which made Chen Qi hurried for a long time to settle the group of people.

After everyone was dealt with and satisfied with everyone, Chen Qi left Gaoyi chieftain's mansion and returned to the military camp.

During the period when he left, Gaoyi chieftain kindly tried to keep him, but Chen Qi refused to accept Gaoyi chieftain's kindness at the dinner party. Chen Qi was a cautious Tang army general. He knew very well that Pibo City was already in his hands, but there were still some stubborn resistance people in the city, so he could not take it lightly.

Songzan Haiqing in Yaze City received a messenger sent by Chen Qi and found that Pibo City had been captured by the Tang army, he was very happy.

Because Pibo City has been determined as the capital of his new kingdom. Although he was founded in Qingtang City, the environment at that time did not allow him to hold the throne ceremony. Now, Pibo City is in the hands of the Tang army, and Chen Qi asked him to return to Pibo City. The intention is naturally very obvious, which is to let him go to Pibo City as soon as possible to support the overall situation.

Isn’t it just to go to Pibo City to preside over the overall situation? Isn’t it just to ask him to reward officials who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty?

Therefore, when Songzan Haiqing received Chen Qi's order, he immediately invited Xu Jingzong and Hou Hu to his temporary royal court.

"Xu Sima, do you think we will hold the throne ceremony in Pibo City?" Songzan Haiqing asked in a low voice.

Li Ke asked Xu Jingzong to assist him in handling government affairs, and he knew very well what role he should play.

"King, Pibo City is the capital. You hold the throne ceremony there and the throne-secting ministers. I agree with it!" Xu Jingzong also said with a smile. He knew Songzan Haiqing's thoughts. All he wanted was a decent ceremony. Since he could do it, why not give him a decent ceremony to satisfy his vanity.

"Thank you, Sima!" Songzan Haiqing thanked.

He said to Hou Hu again, "General Hou Hu, when will we set off?"

As the guardian of the royal court and the guardian of the throne, Songzan Haiqing naturally wanted to seek his opinions.

"King, you prepare and we will set off!" Hou Hu said lightly.

"Now--" Songzan Haiqing hesitated. He still had a lot of things to pack and prepare. He felt that the itinerary was a bit hasty.

"King, it's good for us to arrive in Pibo City early, and an accident will happen if it's too late!" Xu Jingzong immediately reminded him when he saw Songzan Haiqing's face.

"Yes-" Songzan Haiqing also suddenly realized, "Then we can set off!"

In less than two days, Songzan Haiqing and his group arrived at Pibo City.

Outside Pibo City, Chen Qi led the defending generals and chieftains of Pibo City to welcome Songzan Haiqing.

Songzan Haiqing saw Chen Qi in front from a distance. He immediately ordered his servant to stop the car. He got out of the car and walked quickly in front of Chen Qi.

"I dare not help the general to welcome me!" Songzan Haiqing said respectfully.

He knew very well that he could have the status he had today was given to him by Chen Qi, and without Chen Qi there would be no him. Therefore, he was very respectful to Chen Qi, and even if he became the king, he had never neglected Chen Qi's etiquette.

"King, you should meet your minister first!" Chen Qi said to Songzan Haiqing.

"Okay--" Songzan Haiqing smiled.

As Tubo chieftains, they would gather in the royal court every two or three years at the royal court at the order of Songtsen Gampo. Therefore, everyone has met each other several times, not familiar with each other, but they also know each other. I am not unfamiliar with seeing each other today. I greeted each other and then slowly came to Pibo City.

That night, the people in Pibo City held a banquet to entertain Songzan Haiqing and his group.

The next day, Chen Qi handed over the defense of Pibo City to Hou Hu, leaving him with 20,000 infantry guarding the city, and he himself led 60,000 elite cavalry to disappear in the direction west of Pibo City.


Chapter completed!