Emene was well aware of the ideas of the Xinjiang Army. However, as a special envoy of the Persian Empire, he represented the overall interests and diplomatic strategy of his country, and he could not be easily swayed by these idiots in front of him. Therefore, he deliberately did not talk about relevant topics, but kept chatting about romantic allusions and talking about him.
Emine is an old fox, and Li Jiangyao is a little fox. When he saw the old man pretending to be confused with him, he was also not in a hurry to speak, and just laughed and joked with him.
The two of them were going around in circles together, and it was difficult for the other people present to interrupt.
Xie Tanzhi saw that the time was almost up, then he took the opportunity to toast and gave Efentia a wink quietly. Efentia received the signal and said coquettishly to Emani: "Dad, don't talk about the secrets of wine making. There will be many opportunities to show off your unique secret recipe in the future."
She paused, and saw her father stop talking with a smile, and continued: "Now that Mr. Li's Suppression Army has finally gained a foothold, you, the old man, should find a way to help them."
Emani patted her big belly and laughed and said: "Oh, my dear, look at what you said. General Li has strong soldiers and horses, and has repeatedly defeated the Western Xinjiang coalition forces. Even the Turks were defeated at his hands, so why do you need me? Is this bad old man causing trouble? Hahaha..."
Li Jiangyao looked at Xu Youchang and Xie Tanzhi, and saw that they both nodded slightly towards him, so he smiled softly and said to Emene: "Your Excellency, Special Envoy, Efentia is right, we are holding the border The army really needs your support."
"Oh? Is there such a thing?" Emine deliberately pretended to be stupid and said: "I am just an ordinary businessman, and the Persian Empire and Metasequoia City are also thousands of miles apart. I am afraid that I am not able to support the support General Li said. .”
Li Jiangyao put down his wine glass and said seriously: "Your Excellency, on behalf of Persia, led a delegation to the Ghost Desert of Western Xinjiang this time. What is the purpose? I think we all understand each other. I just don't understand something. I hope I can ask your Excellency. .”
Emine smiled kindly and said: "General, feel free to give me advice."
"Then I will speak frankly. Shengtang and Persia have always been on good terms. Through the Silk Road trade route, the two sides have experienced a mutually beneficial relationship for hundreds of years, and you, your Excellency, are the direct beneficiary of this precious friendship." Li Jiangyao said calmly: " But I don’t know why, this time a rebellion has just broken out in Western Xinjiang, and the whole situation is not yet clear, your country has to rush to contact the rebels. If you do this, where will our Holy Tang be? Or the two countries. Where is the friendship?"
Emine was not a weak and easily bullied child. Seeing that Li Jiangyao's words were sharp and the rebuke in his words was unconcealed, he slowly put down the glass in his hand and responded calmly: "General Li, are you right?" That’s right, we in Persia and you, the Holy Tang, have always been close friends. However, national affairs are not as simple as ordinary friendship. The definition of friendship between countries is also broader and deeper. Since you have been honest "We have expressed our opinions, so can I also stand in Persia's position and talk about our views on the situation in Western Xinjiang and the friendship between the two countries?"
Li Jiangyao made a gesture of invitation coolly: "I would like to hear the details."
Emani nodded and continued to talk: "Xijiang Guimo has been under the rule of the Shengtang Dynasty for hundreds of years. It cannot be denied that your country's governance achievements are very admirable. .We in Persia, as well as the various countries on the Western Continent, have also enjoyed the benefits of trade prosperity through the Silk Road trade routes passing through Western Xinjiang. But..."
He paused for a moment, as if considering his words, and then said: "But there are no evergreen trees in the world. Your country's management in Western Xinjiang is not perfect. Why did chaos break out in Western Xinjiang this time? Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever thought about it? If you ask me, it’s just eight words. Over time, people’s minds will change if they are arrogant and extravagant. Whether it is the various vassal states or your archenemies, the Turks, if your country’s own problems do not act as an inducement, the Ghost Desert of Western Xinjiang will How could everything be turned upside down in such a short period of time?"
His words immediately silenced Li Jiangyao and the others.
Emine smiled calmly and continued: "Originally, when the rebellion first broke out, we had great confidence in Shengtang and the Zhenjiang Protectorate through various reports from Persian merchants. We thought that you It has the ability to deal with the immediate crisis and safeguard the interests of the Persian Empire in all parts of Western Xinjiang. Regrettably, the intervention of the Turks completely changed our country's judgment on the situation in Western Xinjiang. And the development trajectory of the entire situation was indeed Just as we feared, your country failed, and failed miserably."
Xu Youchang couldn't help but say at this time: "Lord Emene, we are not defeated and cannot stand up. As you can see, the Zhenjiang Army is still holding on and fighting hard!"
"General Xu, of course I agree with what you said about holding on," Emene's tone seemed to be without any emotion: "However, what's the use? You are indeed amazing. Not only did you hold on to Metasequoia City, but you also expanded You even have an army of tens of thousands of people in your territory. However, compared to your opponents, you are still very fragile. With all due respect, just the Western Xinjiang Alliance, once it launches a serious attack, can definitely recruit at least three to four hundred thousand troops, and it will definitely defeat the enemy. You have formed a complete crushing. Besides...well, it doesn't matter if I tell you here. According to the intelligence we got in Persia, the ambition of Turkic Ashina Zhijin Khan is not just as simple as the ghost desert in Western Xinjiang. His eyes are on the more distant east. Not long ago, he successfully put down the unexpected tribal rebellion and has successfully freed up his hands. Therefore, it won't be long before Ashina Zhijin will personally command the army. , take advantage of the Western Border to expedition into the hinterland of the Central Plains of the Holy Tang Dynasty. By that time, the little strength you have finally built up may not be able to protect yourself."
Hearing the news, Li Jiangyao and the other three were shocked at the same time. "Is your news accurate?" Li Jiangyao asked in disbelief.
Emani nodded slightly: "We are inseparable. You know, like you, we are always wary of the Turks. Therefore, regarding the issue of Western Xinjiang, from our country's perspective, there are no permanent friends, only interests. Forget it. If hundreds of thousands of Turkic troops don’t come to Western Xinjiang or go to the east, then where will their goal be?"
Of course Li Jiangyao understood the meaning of Emene's words. If the Turks were not eyeing Xijiang and Shengtang, they would probably go to deal with Persia. He thought for a moment and then asked: "Your Excellency, a war breaks out between the Holy Tang and the Turks. Which side does Persia stand on?"
"Stand on the side of victory." Emene answered without hesitation: "The Turks are a nation on horseback, and conquering others is something engraved in their bones; while Shengtang is civilized and willing to live in harmony with all countries. The two Of course we are more willing to deal with you than with others. However, politics is politics and we have no choice."
This has been said very straightforwardly. For Persia, it will only place its chips on the party with the advantage, which may be the Holy Tang, or more likely the Turks.
Xie Tanzhi asked in confusion: "Master Emene, since Persia has also recognized the nature of the Turks, isn't it afraid that if we are completely defeated, they will immediately turn their swords on your country?"
"I'm afraid Mr. Xie is overthinking this issue," Emene replied calmly: "Even if the Turks are lucky enough to succeed and win the final victory on the battlefield, they will inevitably be trapped in the vast territory of your country and cannot Get out. How easy is it to completely conquer and control the Shengtang Dynasty? Besides, our Persian army is not easy to bully."
After speaking, he picked up the wine glass with a relaxed expression and tasted it carefully.
Li Jiangyao knew in his heart that the Persian envoy Emene in front of him was not only a world-famous businessman, but also a wily and skillful politician. His words were simple and clear - based on national interests, Persia decided to sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers. But at the same time, the choice that Bosi is considering does not seem to be a dead end. Even if you know that he has the intention to watch the fire from the other side, there is nothing you can do.
It seems that it is impossible to deal with such a cunning old man without any effort.
Thinking of this, Li Jiangyao smiled slightly: "Your Excellency Emine, I have benefited a lot from your analysis. Come, give you a toast!"
Emine laughed loudly, said polite words, raised her glass and drank it with Li Jiangyao.
Putting down his cup, Li Jiangyao continued: "Your Excellency said that friendship between countries is not like friendship between friends. I strongly agree with this point. I think that sometimes national affairs are more like running a business."
Hearing this, Emine suddenly became interested, because Li Jiangyao's metaphor was exactly his consistent philosophy when he was an imperial adviser in Persia - "entering politics with business", so he couldn't help but ask: "Oh? General Li actually thinks so? I’d like to hear your advice.”
"Don't take your opinion seriously," Li Jiangyao waved his hand and said with a smile: "In front of you, whether it's politics or business, it's just a matter of course. I just have a simple feeling that your country's attitude towards the situation in Western Xinjiang is Judgment and how to deal with future situations are contrary to business principles."
What Emene was most proud of in his life was that he was best at using business laws and shrewdly calculating the country's gains and losses. Now when I heard Li Jiangyao say that it was against business ethics, he immediately became unconvinced: "I didn't expect that General Li also knows business. Then I really want to ask for advice. How does our strategy violate business ethics?"
Li Jiangyao knew that he had successfully aroused the other party's interest, so he calmly filled Emine's wine glass and asked with a smile: "Please tell me first, what is the way to do business?"
Regarding this question that has been asked countless times by others, Emine responded casually: "Business matters are extremely simple to say. It's just eight words: 'integrate the world, buy low and sell high'."
Li Jiangyao slapped the table: "That's very thorough! Connecting with the world, buying low and selling high, this is the true meaning of business. But if that's the case, then why does your country have to 'close itself to the world, buy high and sell low'?"
Emine frowned slightly when she heard Li Jiangyao turn his business story upside down and change it into something nondescript. "I don't quite understand what you mean."
Li Jiangyao was not anxious at all: "The battle between the Holy Tang and the Turks, no matter who loses or wins, or whether both sides suffer, there is no direct benefit to the Persian Empire. Unless you plan to wait until the end to take advantage of the chaos and send troops to defeat them all in one fell swoop Both our families will be swallowed up.”
Emine shook his head: "That's absolutely not the case. Firstly, we don't have the strength, and secondly, we have to guard against other countries in the Western Continent eyeing us, so it's impossible to directly participate in your disputes."
"I think so." Li Jiangyao said loudly: "Since you have no intention of deeply intervening, no matter which side your country places its chips on now, it will definitely offend the other side in the end. It can be said that it is not seeing its benefits before seeing its benefits. Harmful."
Emani was a little confused about this: "What do you mean, should we bet on both sides, or neither?"
Li Jiangyao reached out and patted Emmani on the shoulder: "Absolutely. But a better option is to 'bet small and open big'. To put it simply, it means a small investment, but a big return."
