After getting the envoys of the two countries under control, the negotiations went quite smoothly.
The assassination became Li Qinzai's bargaining chip. He put his chips on the negotiating table. Any opponent who saw it would be terrified from the bottom of his heart.
Of course, what's more important is that Li Qinzai is backed by a powerful country. This country can sweep the world and dominate the world, making neighboring countries have to be afraid.
This is Li Qinzai's greatest confidence.
Therefore, even if he only had a thousand soldiers around him, even if he was in a desert border town and could offend the two neighboring countries at any time, he did not weaken the Tang Dynasty at all. And he arrogantly taught them the ways of the world again and again.
I, the Tang cavalry, am invincible in the world, who dares to do anything to me?
If he traveled through a small country like Baekje or Wa, well, it would probably be like winning the consolation prize of "do it again", hanging himself with a rope and trying his luck again.
"Tuyuhun will be divided between you and me, from Jishi Mountain to the west to the Kunlun Mountains, with this line as the boundary. All the land north of Tuyuhun will belong to the Tang Dynasty, and the rest will belong to Tubo. How about it?" Li Qinzai smiled and put forward the conditions.
Lun Zhongcong shook his head subconsciously: "The west of the Kunlun Mountains, including the Gomur Desert, has been occupied by the Tibetans. If we are asked to spit it out and give it to the Tang Dynasty, don't even think about it."
Li Qinzai's smile was a little cold: "This is my last condition. If you don't agree, we will see you on the battlefield. The Tang Dynasty was not so polite at that time. It was divided half and half with you Tubo. The whole territory of Tuyuhun belongs to the Tang Dynasty. You Tubo go back to the low plains."
Lun Mou Xiao said angrily: "Don't think that there are enemies in the sky with weird weapons like yours. After all, weapons are in people's hands. They can be defeated by people."
Li Jingchu said lazily: "People can indeed be defeated, but if they do this in Tubo, they won't be able to do it for at least a hundred years. Feel a little uncomfortable. Do you agree? If you agree, we will use another method."
Regarding Li Zhi's hesitation, of course I wanted to agree, but tonight I have been manipulated, and if they want to deal with the Tang army armed with new weapons, Tubo is indeed sure.
After weighing the pros and cons, Li Zhi gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, this is a small matter. If you dare to make a decision on your own, you still need to report it to the Prime Minister. Please let me make a decision."
Li Jingchu sighed and said: "It's up to the envoy to be the envoy. Why did Lu Dongzan send him here? Are you coming to Liangzhou City to have a meal?"
"Forget it, the negotiations between the eight-nation envoys have been inconclusive. He will go back as soon as possible to report to Lu Dongzan. Within a month, tens of thousands of princes and troops from Xiaotang can come to Liangzhou. If they want peace or war, please do as you wish."
As for Li Zhi, Li Jingchu also pretended before entering and exiting the house. Anyway, the two envoys had already seen through it. It would be a bit embarrassing to pretend again. Obviously, there is still room for improvement in his acting skills.
Following Lun Li Zhi out of the house, they happened to see Princess Honghua and several entourage packing their luggage and walking towards the post gate of the pavilion.
Princess Honghua's eyes were red. When she saw Mou Xiaojiang coming out, she gritted her teeth and glared. She walked up to me and said viciously: "Li Jingchu, I and the Khan will let him go. See you in Chang'an!"
Everyone outside the yard, including Lun Li Zhi, looked at me strangely.
With such hatred as deep as the sea, what did County Uncle Li do to Princess Honghua outside the house just now?
Li Jing sighed when he first saw the strange expressions of people outside the courtyard.
So it's clear that she jumped back into the Yellow River. Can you handle the seventy-year-old princess? Has your aesthetics fallen to the same level as Zhong Cong's?
What a shame.
After walking up to Princess Honghua, Mou Xiaojiang said with a genuine smile: "Princess, he should be careful when he returns to Chang'an. He also wants his husband to be fine, right?"
As soon as these words came out, even Mou Xiaojiang was stunned for a moment.
That line... hmm, why doesn't it sound familiar?
Why do a bunch of Japanese romance movie titles suddenly pop up in your mind?
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Chang'an City.
Li Qinzai hurriedly left the Anren Hall of Taiji Palace, bowed and bowed as a minister after exiting the palace gate.
Mou Xiaoxuan said hurriedly: "Old general, you must be polite, so wait until later."
Mou Xiaojiang took a few steps back and stood still when he was dozens of steps away from Zhong Cong. He was no longer willing to walk back. Li Qinzai was very careful about the distance between the emperor and his ministers.
Mou Xiao smiled helplessly, and had no choice but to come up in person, stand in front of Li Qinzai, and said, "I have nothing important to entrust to Mr. Su. Please don't refuse."
Li Qinzai cupped his fists and said solemnly: "I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty."
Zhong Cong nodded and said: "On the battle between Tubo and Tuyuhun, no war reports were sent to Chang'an every day. Mou Xiaojiang would also send memorials every few days. Now the eight countries' envoys have gathered in Liangzhou, but the talks are going very smoothly. .”
Li Qinzai's eyes flashed and he said: "Your Majesty, do you want me to lead the army to retreat to the west, so as to give Su Dingfang a front shield to rely on?"
Zhong Cong said with a smile: "Mr. Su is worthy of being a famous general in your dynasty. He can tell the key to the chaos in the northwest with just one word."
Mou Xiaojiang clasped his fists and said, "I would like to lead the army to retreat westward. Please tell me how to proceed."
Zhong Cong seemed to be in the wrong mood today and said with a smile: "We are not retreating westward, but retreating into Tuyuhun, under the guise of helping Tuyuhun fight the enemy..."
Li Qinzai continued: "Your army retreats before Tuyuhun. It is so difficult for us to leave."
The king and his ministers looked at each other and laughed.
Zhong Cong sighed again after laughing and said: "To be honest, Xie Jingchu is missing. I single-handedly bought two months of time for Xiao Tang to raise food and grass. Those two months are crucial."
"Today, the Ministry of Household Affairs reported that more than 70,000 dan of grain and grass have been raised in Jiangnan and Huainan, which can barely support a small battle. I have issued an order that the grain and grass raised will go west first, and go to Yuanzhou, Lanzhou and Liangzhou. …”
"Su Gong will receive the fish talisman and commander's seal tomorrow. He will appoint you as the envoy to Anji and the commander-in-chief of Qinghai Road March. He will withdraw 80,000 troops to the west. Of these 80,000 troops, 10,000 will be equipped with eight-eyed muskets and sufficient weapons. Gunpowder, before entering the Tuyuhun realm, can look around and destroy any strongholds."
Mou Xiaojiang said happily: "The eight-eyed blunderbuss made by the children of the Li family, I have long wanted to lead the troops and personally command a battle. I also want to see what kind of effect that thing can have on the enemy if ten thousand people equip it."
Mou Xiao smiled and said: "At the beginning, Su Dingfang led 8,000 troops and horses, which could sweep across the Japanese country and destroy it. Now, Su Gong leads 10,000 troops and horses, and the northwest is settled."
"General Zuo Wuwei, Dugu Qingyun, Xin Wenling is the deputy general manager of Qinghai Road March. Before Su Gong retreated to the west, he joined forces with the troops and horses of the eight states under Zheng Rentai's jurisdiction. A total of more than 70,000 troops and horses were commanded by Su Gong."
Zhong Cong's tone suddenly became passionate: "In this western expedition, I want to drive the Tubo out of Tuyuhun. Tuyuhun can only be controlled by me. Anyone can covet it. From now on, Xiao Tang's territory has lost a small piece. I This year when I offer sacrifices to heaven, I will have no achievements to shine in the Ancestral Temple, which will be a disgrace to my ancestors."
Mou Xiaojiang's old face suddenly turned red, he clasped his fists excitedly, gritted his teeth and said: "I am willing to open this territory for Xiao Tang, which is a disservice to the eight generations of emperors!"
