The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Niu Jin Da cares deeply for Li Su, treating him like a younger relative, but his affection sometimes leads to unreasonable behavior. Li Su chooses not to discuss the topic of killing captives again, understanding Niu Jin Da's warning. Niu Jin Da decides to continue westward, calculating the cost and potential benefits, believing that stopping at Songzhou would be seen as a dereliction of duty. Li Su is uneasy about advancing into Tibet, considering the harsh climate, treacherous mountain roads, and potential non-combat casualties. The emperor's decree arrives, announcing the decision to continue the western expedition into Tibet, urging Hou Junji to rest and regroup his troops before setting out. Li Shi Min intends to make Song Zan Gan Bu pay for invading the Tang Dynasty, and to strike fear into his heart. Li Su receives a decree from the emperor, granting him the title of Jingyang County Son, a fifth-rank nobility, which is unheard of in the history of the Great Tang Dynasty. Hou Junji and Niu Jin Da understand the real reason behind the edict, which is related to Li Su's achievements with the small pottery bomb, a highly confidential matter.

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