Beat him first, and then ask him if he accepts it!
Hear what Bai Yuxian said.
All the generals present couldn't help but feel their blood boiling, and felt that what Bai Yuxian said made sense.
Their current status in the Tang Dynasty has never been achieved by other people's active surrender, but by their absolute strength.
If it weren't for the strength of the Tang Dynasty, I really don't think that those foreign races and countries would be willing to surrender to them, and they wouldn't be able to do so through fighting.
"Your Majesty is right. The reason why all the nations of the Tang Dynasty come to court today has never been through the voluntary submission of others, but through our own strength."
"If you don't accept it, then beat them first."
Mo Wenyuan and others immediately stopped talking. Even if they still had objections in their hearts, since they had already said it, there was no need to say any more. Didn't you see that all the generals were already shouting eagerly to try? Well, if you raise any objection at this time, I'm afraid you will be beaten by these barbaric warriors the next time you leave the hall.
And Bai Yuxian is obviously determined.
The most important thing in being a minister is to be able to figure out the meaning of the superiors, instead of confronting the superiors, and confronting the superiors. Isn't this looking for death?
Seeing that no one refuted, Bai Yuxian immediately agreed.
"The matter has been decided in this way. I would like to lead 20,000 troops to Nanzhao this time. Which of the generals is willing to join me in this expedition to Nanzhao?"
Crash.
The fairy tale of Bai Yu almost came to an end.
All the generals walked out and said almost in unison.
"I will go there eventually."
Bai Yuxian also looked at the generals under his command.
The first was the trusted generals Gao Shi, Li Siye, Bai Qingzhi, Bai Ziyu and others he brought from the capital.
Then came Tian Hao, Guan Sheng, Zhao Wuzhou, Dongfang Shuo and others who were originally from Jiannan.
After thinking for a while, Bai Yuxian first looked at Tian Hao, the veteran who was the strongest, most senior, and had the highest official position among the generals.
"Old general, Lian Po is old, can he still make a living?"
Tian Hao's old face instantly showed a heroic smile and looked at Bai Yuxian firmly, cupping his hands.
"As long as you don't give up, Tian's sword will always be able to kill the enemy for you and me, the Tang Dynasty."
"Well, I am an old man, but I am ambitious for a thousand miles; a martyr is still ambitious in his old age."
"In this case, for this expedition, I will appoint you, General Tian, as the deputy commander to assist me in commanding the entire army."
"I will obey your orders!"
Tian Hao suddenly raised his hand solemnly and happily.
"Gao Shi, Li Siye, Zhao Wuzhou, Dongfang Shuo, Ximen Yan, Guan Sheng. I have ordered you to accompany the army on this expedition, each commanding a thousand troops."
Then Bai Yuxian began to look at the other generals again.
This expedition.
Bai Yuxian decided that in addition to himself, the other members would be led by the veteran Tian Hao, and then Gao Shi, Li Siye, Zhao Wuzhou, Dongfang Shuo, Ximen Yan, and Guan Sheng would be the backbone, and supplemented by other martial arts experts such as Bai Qingzhi and Bai Ziyu. A powerful general.
The total number of troops to be sent out was set at 20,000 soldiers and horses.
"I will give you three days. After three days, prepare your troops and horses and follow me to conquer Nanzhao."
"promise."
soon.
As the morning meeting dispersed, the entire Jiannan Army quickly mobilized.
At the same time, the news that Bai Yuxian led the Jiannan Army was about to go to Nanzhao spread like a hurricane.
But at this moment, a piece of news came urgently from Jiangwu, a border crossing in southern Xinjiang.
Nanzhao sent an envoy to see Bai Yuxian, saying that Nanzhao was willing to continue to submit to the Tang Dynasty and respect the Tang Dynasty as its master.
"Your Majesty, the envoy from Nanzhao has come to ask for an audience. Do you want to see the envoy from Nanzhao first? The dispatch of troops will be postponed for the time being."
"No, the army will continue to be dispatched. At that time, the generals led by General Tian will lead the army to go out as scheduled. I will stay temporarily to meet the envoy from Nanzhao."
Bai Yuxian made a decision and did not change his decision because of the arrival of Nanzhao's envoy.
Because even if the envoy from Nanzhao really comes with sincerity on behalf of Ye Wushuang and is willing to continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, Bai Yuxian's decision will not change, because Nanzhao in his own hands is the most important to him. advantageous.
"promise."
After hearing Bai Yuxian's instructions, everyone in Jiannan immediately understood what Bai Yuxian meant.
Three days later.
The Jiannan army set out as scheduled. Under the leadership of Tian Hao, Gao Shi, Li Siye, Guan Sheng, Zhao Wuzhou, Dongfang Shuo, Bai Qingzhi, Bai Ziyu and other generals, the 20,000 Jiannan army set off towards Nanzhao in a mighty manner.
Two days after Jiannan's army set off for the expedition, Jiannan's envoy also came to Chengdu.
Bai Yuxian led a group of Jiannan civil and military ministers to receive the envoy in the main hall of Chengdu Mansion.
"Luo Chongming, the envoy to Nanzhao, comes to visit the envoy Bai."
"Luo Chongming, Ye Wushuang sent you here."
Bai Yuxian looked at the arriving Luo Chongming. He was a standard civil servant. His personal strength was not strong, but his brows and expressions exuded the shrewdness and calmness of a scholar who possesses the wisdom of a scholar.
"Exactly."
Facing Bai Yuxian's inquiry, Luo Chongming was neither humble nor overbearing, and politely raised his hands.
"Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Nanzhao has always paid great respect to the Tang Dynasty and respected it as the master. Although our Nanzhao has been in turmoil this time, the new king of Nanzhao also admires the Tang Dynasty and Bai Shijun. For a long time, I am willing to lead Nanzhao to continue to respect the Tang Dynasty as my country and surrender to the Tang Dynasty."
"but."
At this point, Luo Chongming paused again, then turned to look at Bai Yuxian.
"Nothing."
Bai Yuxian looked at Luo Chongming calmly.
"However, although my king is willing to lead Nanzhao to continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, he also has a condition, that is, he hopes that Bai Shijun can return my Queen Yan Fei and Princess Huo Ling'er of Nanzhao. In exchange, as long as the Tang Dynasty and If Prince Bai can return the queen and princess of Nanzhao to my subordinates, then when they return to Nanzhao, my king will immediately announce that Nanzhao will continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty."
"He still dares to negotiate terms with me."
Bai Yuxian couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and looked at Luo Chongming.
"I am quite curious. What gave Ye Wushuang the confidence to make him feel that he is qualified to negotiate terms with me? How qualified are you, Nanzhao, to negotiate terms with Datang?"
"The fact that we, the Tang Dynasty, have the status of overlooking all directions and coming to court from all directions, has never been achieved by negotiating terms with others, but by fighting for them."
"If Ye Wushuang is brave enough and unwilling to surrender to me, the Tang Dynasty, then I don't mind giving him a good beating first."
All the Jiannan civil and military ministers present could not help but feel excited after hearing Bai Yuxian's words, especially in front of Luo Chongming, the Nanzhao envoy.
Even Mo Wenyuan and other civil servants who were originally not too enthusiastic about sending troops could not help but feel a burst of joy and relief, and they also greatly agreed with Bai Yuxian's words.
I thought about Nanzhao's identity. A small country in Nanman is worthy of negotiating terms with the Tang Dynasty.
Luo Chongming's expression changed instantly, because the situation in front of him and Bai Yuxian's attitude were completely different from what he expected.
However, he felt that he had not completely lost, and he still had confidence, so he said immediately.
"As far as I know, in recent years, there have been constant natural and man-made disasters in the Tang Dynasty. The people of the Tang Dynasty have been struggling to survive. The situation is not very optimistic. Under such circumstances, the Tang Dynasty is probably not suitable for too many foreign campaigns."
"And if you really want to use troops against me, Nanzhao, aren't you afraid that Nanzhao will form an alliance with Tubo?"
"I also know that Bai Shijun's strength is unparalleled in the world, and he is the most powerful person on the level of gods and humans. But now, the strength of our Nanzhao Imperial Master, the worshiping leader, is also unfathomable. Like Bai Shijun, we are both gods and humans. Even if the most powerful person at the level of magical power really takes action, Bai Shijun may not be sure of victory."
"Under such circumstances, just for the sake of two insignificant women, will Bai Shijun still want to launch troops against me, Nanzhao? Once this battle begins, I am afraid that even a slight stalemate will be detrimental to Bai Shijun."
"For the sake of friendship between the two countries, I kindly ask Mr. Bai to think twice."
Listen to Luo Chongming's words.
Looking at Luo Chongming, he looked neither humble nor arrogant.
Bai Yuxian couldn't help but feel some appreciation for him.
Being able to face him without being arrogant or arrogant and analyze everything comprehensively is beyond the reach of ordinary people. This mentality and ability are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
If it were an ordinary person, with Bai Yuxian's current status and tough attitude, he would have been frightened and at a loss.
But Luo Chongming still wanted to make a comeback and convince him at this time.
And I have to admit that what Luo Chongming said makes sense.
Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty has suffered from natural disasters for many years, and the people are in dire straits and are in the stage of internal strife.
In addition, Nanzhao could also form an alliance with Tubo in the face of the Tang Dynasty's attack, and it also had a powerful man of the same level as the Moon Worshiping Cult sitting in command.
Under such circumstances, it would be unwise for Bai Yuxian to view Nanzhao's use of troops.
Because once troops are used, as long as the war fails even slightly or even reaches a stalemate, it will be detrimental to Bai Yuxian.
However, Luo Chongming miscalculated one thing, and that was Bai Yuxian's specific strength.
Since his rise to the present, Bai Yuxian's biggest trump card is his own strength, and he will never fight a battle that he is not sure of.
"What Mr. Luo said makes sense, but Mr. Luo miscalculated one thing, and that is the strength of this envoy. Although you and Nanzhao have magical powers, there is still a gap between them."
(End of chapter)
