Faced with Tanli's problem, Lao Jianhua seemed calm and calm: "The false emperor Li Bing and the rebel king Li Kuang are separatist in the northern region. We should gather the loyal people of the Holy Tang Dynasty and wait for the opportunity to attack them."
"When will Mr. Lao plan to go north to attack Li Bing?" Tanli asked: "Or do you plan to wait and see from the other side of the river and watch them fight with me, the Turks, and we will lose both sides?"
Bao Yuchun couldn't help but laugh and said: "Why not? After all, you are the foreign enemies of Shengtang. You have seized our great land and even the imperial capital. Sooner or later you will become our target!"
Tanli shook his head: "Commander Bao, from now on we will discuss whether we are at war or peace, enemies or friends. We may not be sure that we will voluntarily withdraw from the territory of Shengtang, and we may not all return to the Western Continent. What about now? , Li Bing is everyone’s common enemy and we should work together to deal with it.”
Bao Yuchun refused to give in: "Join us to deal with it? Why? My fleet has completely blocked the river. Li Bing's troops cannot go south at all. They can only focus on dealing with you Turks. Why do we have to wade through this muddy water? ?”
Hearing what he said, Lao Jianhua showed an enigmatic smile and looked at Tanli silently.
Tanli was not in a hurry, and said with a smile: "Shuai Bao is right, your navy has indeed temporarily blocked the Dajiang and Hanshui Rivers, but as far as I know, Li Bing and Murong Xue are not idle either. They are at this time We are working hard to build a new fleet, obviously preparing to use it to deal with you. You know, the reason why the Shengtang army in the north cannot devote itself to the battle against the south is because of the presence of our Turks. The Great Khan's cavalry can suppress If Li Bing doesn't dare to move, it can also make him put aside all worries and concentrate on fighting your navy, right?"
"Oh? Khan really has this idea?" Lao Jianhua asked lightly: "Does he intend to leave Shengtang, a place of right and wrong?"
"That's more or less it." Tanli shook his head helplessly: "This war has been going on for several years. Apart from occupying the imperial capital and the Guanzhong area, no other results have been obtained. Father Khan is thinking about the Turkic Empire, so he can't tell When will he take us back to his motherland?"
He paused briefly and suddenly smiled slyly: "Mr. Lao, Commander Bao, if we suddenly withdraw now, are you sure we can deal with Li Bing's hundreds of thousands of troops?"
Bao Yuchun knew that the other party's words were threatening, and he just wanted to gain some bargaining chips and advantages in negotiations. He couldn't help but sneered: "Want to withdraw? Is it as easy as you said? Don't forget, Li Jiangyao's Zhenjiang Army firmly controls With Zijin Pass and Shengyuguan and the vast Ghost Desert of Western Xinjiang, four to five million elite troops are blocking your way back. Can you withdraw if you want? Don't think that I don't know anything when I stay in the south. , Not long ago, Ronya attacked Zijin Pass and returned with a loss of troops and generals. I heard that His Highness the Prince was among them, and the Golden Eleven Corps was also in a miserable state."
When Tanli heard this, not only was he not angry, but he laughed loudly and said, "Shuai Bao's information is indeed well-informed. I admire him from the bottom of my heart. However, you are still wrong."
"What did I think wrong?" Bao Yuchun asked with a frown.
"Who said that when we return to the Western Continent, we have to fight all the way back?" Tanli's eyes flashed with a cunning light: "I don't know whether Mr. Lao and Bao Shuai believe it or not. As long as I tell Li Jiangyao, we Turks don't want to go back." After the battle, the imperial capital and the Guanzhong area were returned to him, and some treasures were given as gifts as compensation for the war losses. He will probably let us leave from the perspective of preserving his own strength."
"Then, Li Jiangyao, who has both fame and fortune, can join forces with Li Bing. The Zhenjiang Army and the Shengtang Army will gather millions of troops and march south to completely wipe out all resistance forces and restore the peace of the Shengtang. The two said that this possibility Does sex exist?”
After saying that, Tanli showed his signature friendly smile and looked at Lao Jianhua and Bao Yuchun leisurely.
Bao Yuchun was stunned on the spot and looked at Lao Jianhua blankly. Lao Jianhua seemed to have guessed this situation and asked calmly: "Can Khan really give up the glory and dignity of the Turks?"
Tanli was also very calm: "Mr. Lao, you have lived in Turks for many years, and you have known my father Khan for more than a day or two. He is a mature politician who only talks about pragmatism in everything. Do you think that when it comes to that, Will my father Khan be dragged down by those false reputations?"
"Probably not." Lao Jianhua sighed softly: "Khan had foresight. If Li Jiangyao hadn't suddenly had an accident, and Gema of the Yelun tribe had deceived him because of his selfishness, your Turkic army would definitely not have been defeated. Falling into the current situation. On the other hand, if there is no other better choice, Khan will definitely negotiate with Li Jiangyao without hesitation in exchange for the opportunity for the entire army to return to the Western Continent. In this way, it is better than fighting with the Zhenjiang Army Both sides suffer."
As he said that, he looked at Bao Yuchun next to him: "Shuai Bao, His Highness is right. We should also consider now how to give Khan more choices that are beneficial to everyone."
Bao Yuchun knew that Lao Jianhua was stepping down for himself, so he responded: "It is best if it is beneficial to everyone. Your Highness, what I just meant is not that I am unwilling to cooperate with you, but because I don't see the benefits of cooperation." What are the benefits to us, so I can’t help but ask."
Tanli smiled and nodded: "I understand Bao Shuai's concerns. In fact, the so-called benefits must be based on your demands before we can prescribe the right medicine. Therefore, I asked you many times when I came up, what are your next plans? . If the two of you just plan to stick to the south and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, then not only do we have no basis for joining forces, but for you, this will only slow down the pace of final defeat."
Lao Jianhua asked: "Are these Khan's original words?"
"Yes, it was my father Khan who said it." Tanli said: "Father Khan analyzed the current situation in Shengtang. In fact, it is Li Jiangyao's Suppressing Army that occupies the most advantageous position, followed by our Turks, Li Binghe You fight again, but Li Kuang is the worst and is on the verge of destruction at any time."
Lao Jianhua thought carefully and nodded slightly: "Lijiang is far in the northwest, far away from the battlefield of the Central Plains, and has the support of the entire Western Xinjiang behind him. It needs people and food. It is indeed in the best strategic position. Although the Turks We are blocked in the Hanzhong area, but due to our mobile and powerful combat power, we have no problem holding the east and west defense lines for the time being. We are in a similar situation to Li Bing, one is in the south and the other is in the north, facing each other across the river. It looks like we are a bit like Li Jiangyao, but in fact, he can be as stable as Mount Tai as long as he holds two passes, but we have to strictly control thousands of miles of river bank defense lines to prevent the northern army from breaking into the south. In this case, it can be said that there are dangers everywhere. "
He raised his head and looked at Stanley: "What is Khan's plan?"
Tanli said seriously: "Father Khan believes that if we want to break the situation, we must completely defeat Li Jiangyao, who currently has the most advantage. Therefore, our Turkic side will concentrate our efforts to attack westward and start a decisive battle with the Zhenjiang Army. At the same time, Father Khan It is suggested that Mr. Lao and Commander Bao should take a more proactive approach and lead their troops northward to capture the eastern capital. Marshal Helianxiong's 100,000 troops can provide you with the necessary reinforcements to attack Li Bing from Tongguan. In addition, , Li Bing has promised us that he will also send troops to attack the Bianzhou line again to contain Li Bing's army."
"The three of us act together and attack in three directions. We will definitely defeat the other party at a loss!"
Bao Yuchun thought for a moment and couldn't help but ask: "If the Turks can really defeat the Zhenjiang Army in one fell swoop, they will be able to restore contact with the Western Continent. But in this case, how should we get along with each other in the future?"
The meaning of this sentence is obvious: the Turks have opened up their Qi channels, and they will come back to deal with us when they turn around. Even if we eliminate Li Bing and occupy Dongdu, won't we still benefit you in vain in the end?
Tanli smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Commander Bao. My father Khan said that if you are willing to form an alliance with the Turks and join forces to deal with the common enemy, then he can swear to Changshengtian and Vulcan that our army will completely withdraw from Shengtang. Occupy the Ghost Desert in Western Xinjiang, including Zijin Pass and Shengyuguan, and return them to you."
Bao Yuchun raised his eyebrows: "Really? Are you willing to unconditionally give up all the territory you currently occupy?"
"It's absolutely true!" Tanli said in a sincere tone: "The Eastern Expedition has made us realize that it is impossible to completely conquer the Holy Tang with force. Instead of exhausting the empire's power here, it is better to manage the western frontier. That vast land is not much smaller than the Turkic Empire, and it is enough for our people to enjoy."
Lao Jianhua asked calmly: "Then what is Khan's position in our subsequent fight with Li Bing and Li Bing?"
Tanli replied without thinking: "The Turks only respect the truly strong. In terms of current strength, of course we are more willing to maintain friendship with Mr. Lao, or in other words, we are more willing to support His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin."
As soon as these words came out, Bao Yuchun couldn't help being shocked and quickly looked at Lao Jianhua. Lao Jianhua remained as calm as water and smiled lightly: "It seems you already know?"
Tanli also smiled back: "Sir and Bao Shuai are loyal to the master, and we Turks admire them very much. Father Khan said that he hopes to see the blood of the Li family in charge of the Holy Tang Dynasty."
Lao Jianhua looked at Tanli silently, and Tanli looked at him silently. After a while of silence, Lao Jianhua finally said: "Okay, I understand Khan's intention, and you and I are completely We can become friends, no, we should become blood allies. From now on, our army will begin to gather forces in the Jingxiang area and attack northward."
Tanli breathed a sigh of relief and said solemnly: "Mr. Lao understands the righteousness, which is really a blessing for both parties and the Holy Tang Dynasty. I will immediately set off to return to the imperial capital, report the results of our discussions to my father, and at the same time ask Marshal Helianxiong to secretly dispatch Envoy, come to discuss with you two a strategy for jointly dispatching troops."
