Within the canyon.
The tragic image of the Turkic army has made the outside world unbearable to look at it.
Not only was there no food, but water sources were also starting to run out.
The most critical thing is that the medicine they brought was used up on the first day.
Next, the wounded did not receive treatment, their wounds began to become inflamed and suppurated, and the person also began to have a high fever...
In the end, minor injuries turned into serious injuries, and the seriously injured simply closed their eyes and could no longer open them.
The huge canyon was filled with the intermittent wails of the injured no matter day or night.
The Liangzhou troops outside were tortured by the sound and could not sleep, let alone the Turkic troops inside.
Three days later, the Turkic army began to slaughter the horses, drink their blood and eat their meat.
But there are more than ten thousand people in the valley, how can they eat these horse meat?
Within two days, the water was gone and the horse meat was gone.
People who are so hungry now can only eat grass roots, moss, and even dirt.
During this period, no one thought about organizing a breakout.
But outside, the Liangzhou Army's fire and thunder and the sharp arrow array that were no less than theirs made these soldiers whose morale had dropped to the lowest point frightened.
Let alone fighting, just hearing the sound of bows and arrows, the soldiers were as shattered as a frightened bird.
How can such an army break through?
Going up there is just sending you to death.
And no soldiers were willing to break out.
Because they really have no strength left.
…
This day.
Zhao Youlin came to Tangying accompanied by his subordinates.
And Li Chengqian did give him enough face and came out to greet him in person.
When he saw Zhao Youlin, Li Chengqian smiled slightly and said, "Brother Zhao, you are well."
"hehe."
Zhao Youlin also laughed.
These two people, not to mention life-and-death enemies, are pretty much the same.
It is impossible to count how many soldiers in the Tang Dynasty died at the hands of Zhao Youlin, and how many brothers of Zhao Youlin died at the hands of Li Chengqian.
But even so, the two still met.
And after meeting him, he really wasn't yelling or quarreling with each other as others imagined.
The scene in front of me really made others confused about the situation.
However, they didn't wait long.
Soon, Zhao Youlin smiled at Li Chengqian and said, "I haven't seen you for many years, but your highness remains as charming as ever."
"I've grown taller and grown up."
After finishing speaking, he did not forget to add: "He is not the child who only hides in his sister's arms and cries when he is bullied."
His words were obviously sarcastic.
However, Li Chengqian was not angry either.
He then smiled and said: "Cheng Qian's ability to laugh is no better than your brother Zhao."
"It turns out that Brother Zhao is just a commoner."
"Now he has become the king of the Western Turks."
Li Chengqian is someone who is willing to suffer losses?
He immediately returned the taunt intact.
If you call me a child, then I will call you a traitor.
Hurt each other.
Come on, who is afraid of whom?
Li Chengqian looked at the people beside Zhao Youlin and said, "These are the people you took away from the Xi tribe, right?"
"yes."
"After many years of fighting, these brothers are the only ones left."
Zhao Youlin glanced at the people beside him.
Then he changed the subject and said, "Are all my brothers still alive?"
Li Chengqian knew that he was asking those people in the valley.
After talking for a long time, we finally got to the topic.
"Probably alive."
"I haven't gone to see it in the past few days."
"However, even if they are alive, their lives are not very good."
"I heard reports from my subordinates a few days ago that even the dead grass in the valley has been eaten up."
Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "If we wait a few more days, I'm afraid there will be a scene of cannibalism soon."
What he said was true.
Those people in the valley are indeed miserable.
After hearing this, Zhao Youlin was not surprised.
He nodded and then said bluntly: "Tell me your conditions."
"condition?"
"No conditions."
Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "I didn't start the war, but you took the initiative."
"Since you are here, let's fight."
"And Zhao Youlin..."
Li Chengqian looked up at Zhao Youlin and said, "We are at war now, and you are the enemy's general. Aren't you afraid that I will kidnap you back and chop you down?"
"I know you wouldn't do that."
"And if you don't kill the envoy when the two armies are fighting, you have no reason to kill me as the envoy."
"Besides, you don't have to beat around the bush with me. I know what you want, and I can give it to you."
Zhao Youlin curled his lips, met Li Chengqian's eyes, and said, "So, it would be better for us to sit down and talk about this matter."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian also curled his lips.
"I can tell you the same thing."
He said: "What I want, I will fight for it myself. I don't need you to give it to me, and I don't need you to show off to me here."
"And Zhao Youlin, I also want to tell you something."
"You came here not as a messenger to negotiate, but as a beggar."
He finally met Zhao Youlin's eyes without giving in and said, "So, you'd better put away your damn arrogance."
The current situation has already determined the priorities.
Li Chengqian had the advantage, and the initiative was also in his hands.
It can be said that Li Chengqian has the final say whether this war will continue or not.
And what about Zhao Youlin?
Because of the war with Xue Yantuo, domestic situations became frequent.
At the moment, what he needs most is to get out of this war quickly.
Therefore, he is the weak side and has nothing to explain.
And when Li Chengqian said this, he also made it clear that he did not intend to save face for Zhao Youlin.
When you come to beg me, you must have the attitude of begging me.
Otherwise, I won’t give you a chance to talk.
And Zhao Youlin naturally understood this.
"Okay, okay, who told us to lose the battle?"
"You are the winner, you have the final say."
He sighed and then said: "Whatever you want, just ask. If it can be satisfied, I will satisfy it. How about this?"
"Eh."
"This is a negotiating stance."
Li Chengqian withdrew his cold eyes and put a smile on his face again.
He said: "Since you want to negotiate, I'm really neglecting you by talking here. Come on, let's go into the camp and talk."
After saying that, he didn't care what Zhao Youlin's expression was, turned around and walked towards the direction of the central military tent.
Zhao Youlin, on the other hand, ordered his men to wait outside, and followed Li Chengqian alone into the Tang Dynasty's military camp.
Originally, those subordinates wanted to stop Zhao Youlin.
Because they were also afraid that Li Chengqian would kidnap Zhao Youlin.
But Zhao Youlin's attitude was very tough.
He directly ordered everyone to leave because he knew Li Chengqian.
He believed even more that Li Chengqian would not do such a thing.
When you walk into the military camp, the first thing you see is the huge school grounds.
Even if the war is ongoing, the Liangzhou Army will still not miss training. This is a fatal order from Li Chengqian.
And looking at the imposing and energetic soldiers one by one.
Zhao Youlin couldn't help but sigh: "These soldiers of yours are really good soldiers."
