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When it was daylight, the Han army and the Dashi army had completely taken control of the Parthian camp.
The debris everywhere declares the cruelty of war, but it also highlights the glory of the victor.
"Bring me up!"
Two Taishi soldiers escorted Sulman to Abbas.
Suman was shot in the leg by an arrow and was unable to escape. He was eventually captured by the Han army and handed over to Abbas.
Ahriman couldn't help but cursed when he saw Suman: "Sulman, I never thought that you would betray the Caliphate, and even betray the Kingdom of Dashi. Do you know how many people you will hurt by what you do!"
Suman said nothing, quietly kneeling on the ground and waiting for Abbas, who was sitting in front of him, to resign.
After a long time, Abbas asked: "Sulman, do you still have anything to say now?"
Suman shook his head: "I have nothing to say, let the Caliph handle it."
Ahriman heard this and immediately suggested: "Caliph, please allow me to have him burned."
Abbas did not directly reply to Ahriman's words, but continued to ask: "Sulman, I know that everything you do is to eat the future.
But your choice to cooperate with the enemy is a big mistake. Let me ask you, if the Parthians are really allowed to enter our territory, how many families will be destroyed? "
Surman: "The Caliph doesn't need to say anything. I just hope that you can leave me a whole body for the sake of my many years of service to you. My wife and daughter are innocent. Please don't embarrass them."
Abbas' face was calm. He waited for Suman to finish speaking before he spoke slowly: "Suman, what you have done is really chilling, but I promise you that I will not harm your family.
But they could not continue to live in Baghdad and enjoy aristocratic treatment, and could only be sent to the Saracen lands as civilians. "
"Thanks to the Caliph."
Suleman knew that it was impossible to be forgiven for the crime he had committed, so he accepted the result calmly.
After Suman was pulled down, Geng Gong came to Abbas and said, "It's a pity that Tumogur and Sosi escaped. Otherwise, this battle would have been a complete victory. What are your plans next?"
Abbas said: "I plan to gather my scattered subordinates and take them back to Dashi. After everything is settled, I will take the envoy to Chang'an to visit His Majesty the Emperor of your country in person. If General Geng is willing, you can come with me." Go back to Dashi to rest for a while.”
Geng Gong shook his head: "That's not necessary. I have been away for nearly three months, and Governor Bai must be anxious. Now that things have happened here, I, the general, should return to the Western Regions to resume his duties."
Abbas nodded: "In that case, I won't force you, General Geng. Please convey my apology to Governor Bai again. This incident all happened because of me."
Just when Geng Gonggong was about to agree, Hu Qing suddenly came to report: "There is a cavalry approaching from the northeast. It is estimated that the number will not be less than 10,000!"
"Gather up and prepare for battle!"
Geng Gong and Abbas ordered at the same time that the two armies merged and formed a defensive formation, preparing to resist this unknown enemy force.
But soon, the returning scout said with joy on his face: "General Geng, he is one of ours. Bai Duhu's army is here!"
As soon as these words came out, the heartstrings that Geng Gong and even the Han army officers had been tense for many days were finally relaxed. Many people sat down on the ground, breathing heavily.
Geng Gong also looked excited, but soon his face gradually darkened.
Not long after, the Han cavalry surged in. The first three thousand cavalry dispersed and formed a formation 300 steps away from the Han army.
Facing such a scene, Abbas suddenly turned pale.
Not to mention anything else, judging from the visual impact alone, the cavalry on the opposite side are all elite divisions who have fought in hundreds of battles, and the momentum they exude is enough to devour a country.
Seeing this, Geng Gong immediately adjusted his clothes and armor, took the lead in the line, and shouted loudly to the Jingwei flaming flag: "The Protectorate of the Western Regions! Your noble widow Zhe Chong Xiao Lieutenant! Geng Gong! Welcome the Bai Protector here!"
The next moment, the banners on the opposite side were scattered, and Bai Qi led Tian Yan, Xia Yu, and hundreds of personal guards to Geng Gong.
"Captain Geng, thank you for your hard work. You should be the first to make this trip to the Western Regions. All soldiers will receive pensions and rewards!"
Bai Qi didn't have many words of encouragement, but what he said was very practical.
For the elites of the Han army, superfluous words are a bit polite, and it is far less effective than telling them their actual interests.
After all, because of the widespread literacy rate, the Han army basically knew why they were fighting, so too many vocabulary descriptions seemed delicate and artificial.
Bai Qi's words are just right.
Geng Gong performed the military salute, temporarily suppressed his resentment, and then stepped forward and briefly described the current situation.
Then, Bai Qi got off his horse, walked up to Abbas and said, "Are you Abbas, the king of Dashi?"
Abbas saluted and replied: "General Bai's orders are like thunder. When I see you today, I am worthy of my reputation. I am the Great Eating Caliph, Abbas."
Bai Qi replied directly: "How do you plan to deal with this matter? This court will deal with foreign aggression very seriously. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer today, my general will immediately lead the army into your Dashi territory. Please Don’t doubt it, I, Bai Qi, always do what I say.”
Abbas: "I am willing to bear all the consequences, but please allow Governor Bai to give me some time. After I finish handling the domestic affairs, I will personally go to Chang'an to visit your king."
Bai Qi: "You don't think that such a big thing can be solved by just meeting His Majesty, right? Do you think too highly of yourself, or do you underestimate me, a big man?"
Abbas: "I know it's useless to say anything now, but General Bai, please believe me, I will do my best to make up for this loss."
Bai Qi thought for a while and then said: "If you hadn't heard Geng Gong talk so much just now, you wouldn't be able to stand here talking to this Protector now.
Okay, I won’t embarrass you. As long as you agree to my two requests first, I will immediately withdraw the troops and let you go back to Dashi. I will also write to the court to prepare for your visit in advance. "
Abbas: "General Bai, please speak."
"After you go back, no matter what method you use, you must eliminate the hostility of your people towards our Han Dynasty. This is the most basic thing. Can you do it?"
"Of course, I have seen the heritage of your country with my own eyes. I swear that the Abbasid Dynasty will never be an enemy of your country again in its lifetime."
"Second, I, a big man, have formed an alliance with Beisei. You cannot block any of the trade routes along the way, and you are not allowed to charge any additional fees. Can you do that?"
The alliance between the Han Dynasty and Baisai will be known by looking at the fate of the Shi Kingdom. Since the Han Dynasty is willing to send troops for Baisai, this relationship is naturally extraordinary.
Abbas immediately agreed: "I swear, I will not hinder the trade route between your country and Baisei, but I also ask that I be allowed to participate in this trade route. If agreed, I can also contribute to this trade route." Trade Route Operations provides every help.”
Bai Qi said: "You have to go to Chang'an in person to tell His Majesty. Since you have agreed, then we will sign an agreement for one year. You must go to Chang'an in person to explain to His Majesty the intention of raising troops and the corresponding compensation content.
I don't want to waste my words. You can leave now. Remember what you said today. If you have other thoughts, you should know the consequences. "
Abbas saluted and said, "Thank you, General Bai, for the reminder. Abbas will bear it in mind. Please rest assured that I will give you a satisfactory answer."
After finishing speaking, he saluted again, wrote two agreements with Bai Qi, Geng Gong and others, and then left.
The Battle of Talas has come to an end for the time being, but there are still many things waiting to be dealt with, which involve national-level decision-making bodies, which Bai Qi cannot handle.
Things in the Western Regions have just settled down, but in Chang'an City, the top officials of the empire are arguing endlessly about the situation in Nanyang.
