Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

Meanwhile, those members of the Zheng clan were thinking about something else entirely.

Haha! These barbarians from the grasslands are really ignorant; they get so excited over a mere 300,000 shi of grain.

So much grain will definitely have to be transported to the grasslands in batches, but if these grassland barbarians fight with Li Chengqian's side, they can use the instability of the grasslands as an excuse to delay.

If Li Chengqian and Xueyantuo are both severely injured by then, then the grain will be worthless.

Hehehe!

Foolish barbarians, you may make a small profit, but the aristocratic family will never lose!

Then the two couldn't help but look at each other and both showed a kind smile.

"Oh dear! Sir, you've come from afar! You must try the beef and mutton and mare's milk wine from the grasslands!"

"Hahaha! Great Khan, you are too kind. I have never seen such a remarkable person as you. No wonder you have developed into a powerful ruler of the grasslands so quickly!"

"Sir, you flatter me. I wonder what brilliant plan you have? Although we now have the help of powerful families, defeating Li Chengqian and keeping him on the grasslands will probably not be so easy!"

Upon hearing this, the leader of the Zheng family revealed a sinister smile, and then slowly said:

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but Li Chengqian has no supplies to support him on this expedition. Moreover, the whereabouts of the various tribes on the grasslands are always unpredictable. If it weren't for the fact that our families have had some business dealings with these tribes in the past, it probably wouldn't have been so easy for us to find your location!"

Upon hearing this, Yinan couldn't help but nod.

He knew about this. Many powerful families in the Tang Dynasty were secretly selling grain, salt, and iron to the grasslands in order to make high profits, but the prices were often several times or even dozens of times higher than those in the Tang Dynasty itself.

Then the member of the Zheng clan spoke up:

"Li Chengqian doesn't know your location, Great Khan, but we have people in Li Chengqian's army who can tell us his location."

In this way, we only need to keep harassing them, keeping them unable to advance or retreat, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop when their supplies are exhausted.

Upon hearing this, even Yinan couldn't help but gasp.

Are these people from the Tang Dynasty really this ruthless to their own people?

But what does this have to do with him? If he can eliminate Li Chengqian and also get the benefits promised by these aristocratic families, why wouldn't he do it?

"In that case, I'll trouble you, sir!"

Yinan quickly bowed to the man, who, upon seeing this, adopted a profound expression and spoke:

"Your Majesty flatters me; it's nothing more than a minor skill!"

……

the other side.

Li Chengqian stared into thought as he looked at the young girl who was herding livestock alone on the grassland.

The young girl also stood guard against Li Chengqian and the army behind him!

"Who are you? What are you doing here?"

The young girl rode forward and looked Li Chengqian up and down. When she saw Li Chengqian's appearance clearly, she couldn't help but blush slightly.

The men he usually met were rough and tough from the grasslands. This was the first time he had ever seen a man as handsome and masculine as Li Chengqian.

Xue Rengui was about to step forward when Li Chengqian stopped him.

"Rengui! Let me do it!"

"But...Your Highness, what if she..."

"Heh! It's alright, there aren't many in this world who can hurt me!"

Upon hearing his lord's words, Xue Rengui slowly retreated.

Li Chengqian then rode forward and looked at the girl in front of him, saying:

Hello, young lady!

When she saw Li Chengqian walking towards her, the girl's heart couldn't help but pound, and a blush appeared on her face!

"Y-you...hello! My name is Ashina Qingya! My father is the Khan of the Ashina tribe. You are so beautiful, I want to be your woman!"

Uh……

Meow. Meow? Meow!

Li Chengqian was stunned when he heard what the girl in front of him said.

No? Who am I? Where am I?

Isn't this script wrong?

Looking at the blushing girl in front of him, who was looking at him expectantly, Li Chengqian couldn't help but scrutinize her.

The girl in front of me had a healthy wheat-colored complexion, delicate features, a pair of bright and clear eyes, long eyelashes, and a bit of baby fat on her face.

This is a style completely different from Wu Zetian's, but it must be said that she is very beautiful. She is the kind of cute girl, and coupled with her straightforwardness that belongs to the grassland people, the contrast is full!

Upon hearing her words, Li Chengqian immediately revealed a gentle smile and said:

"You are the most beautiful grassland girl I have ever seen. My father was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. I'm here to help your people develop their cemetery... no... I mean, to develop their economy. Can you lead me to them?"

Li Chengqian's tone was gentle, like a spring breeze. Ashina Qingya, sitting opposite him, was completely captivated by Li Chengqian's handsome face and his gentle yet magnetic voice.

"Alright! Our tribe is nearby. I'll take you to see my father right away!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young lady!"

"Hehe! You're welcome, just be my man!"

Li Chengqian: "..."

When they returned to the group, Hou Junji and the others looked at Li Chengqian with strange expressions.

They weren't far apart, and they had heard their conversation clearly.

I can't quite put my finger on it, how should I put it?

Was His Highness using a honey trap just now?

Is this how the honey trap is used?

Looking at Qingya leading the way, Hou Junji couldn't help but ask in a low voice:

"Your Highness! Ashina was the surname of the royal family of the Turks in the past, and the Ashina tribe is now the second largest tribe on the grasslands after the Xueyantuo. We are now..."

As he spoke, Hou Junji made a gesture as if he were slitting his neck.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian rolled his eyes at him and said:

"No! Don't touch Ashina Bu. Our goal is Xueyantuo, and Ashina Bu might be able to help us."

However, upon hearing his prince's words, Hou Junji couldn't help but show a strange expression.

"Hehehe! Your Highness! You wouldn't have taken a fancy to that girl, would you? Actually, if Your Highness is lacking women, I do have a daughter who is sixteen years old..."

Upon hearing Hou Junji's words, Li Chengqian's face immediately darkened.

"Get out of here! Take good care of the army!"

"Yes! But Your Highness, I think you really should consider it. My daughter is absolutely stunning..."

"roll!"

"Okay!"

……

Before long, led by Qingya, a huge tribe appeared before Li Chengqian and the others.

The appearance of Li Chengqian's large entourage quickly alerted the entire Ashina tribe.

The tribe's horns sounded instantly, and two soldiers on horseback galloped quickly toward Li Chengqian.

"Who are you? Why are you near our tribe?"

Just then, Ashina Qingya stepped forward and spoke:

"Don't be nervous, they are guests I brought back. I'm taking them to see Father Khan!"