"Shu Bao, Zhi Jie, you should go in and persuade His Majesty to restart the marriage with Tubo.”
Zhangsun Wuji came out of the commander's tent and happened to see Qin Shubao and the others coming down from the battlefield. He immediately went up and whispered.
He proposed to restart the marriage with Tubo.
Li Shi Min had been silent for a long time.
"How can you!" Niu Jinda said angrily," It's only been half a year since His Majesty swore an oath with us in the Imperial Execution Case. If we break our promise now, how will the people of the world view us? We absolutely can't treat His Majesty!"”
Zhangsun Wuji sighed and said helplessly,""So what if I have to endure the humiliation for a while? Are we going to watch the children die at Tumen Pass?”
"This matter could have been resolved by a marriage alliance. Why did so many people die?”
"Don't worry too much, Brother Fuji. Let's talk about it after we meet His Majesty.”Qin Qiong appeased Zhangsun Wuji before everyone walked towards the commander's tent.
After walking far away, Cheng Yaojin turned to look at Zhangsun Wuji, his nostrils emitting a mocking smile."This old fox is killing two birds with one stone again.”
"If we really do this, it will completely cut off the path of the King of Wu.”
Duan Xuanzhi, who was following behind them, was shocked when he heard this.
Although he ordered his child to stay away from Li Ke.
However, after the battle at Tumen Pass, Li Ke won the favor of the generals with his actions.
The young prince was able to fight to the end in such a desperate situation.
Were they really going to scheme behind their backs at this time?
A real soldier wouldn't do such a shameless thing!
As a general, he would never want to see such a thing happen!
If it could happen to Li Ke today, it might happen to them in the future!
"Uncle, you're back." Li Shi Min looked at Qin Qiong and the others and forced out a smile,""How's the battle situation ahead?"
"Your Majesty, in one day, as long as we have one day, we will definitely be able to conquer Dafei Chuan! Murong Xiaojuan had already reached the end of his rope!”
Niu Jinda spoke and continued," I don't agree to restart the marriage alliance. If that scoundrel from the Chen family finds out that so many of their brothers have died but they survived because of a humiliating marriage alliance, he will definitely wish he was dead!”
"From the moment they served in the army, it was their highest honor to be wrapped in a horse's leather!”
Li Shimin was just about to ask the general's attitude towards the marriage alliance when Niu Jinda directly expressed his opposition.
"Your Majesty, I, Old Cheng, don't agree either. Although my three sons are at Tumen Pass and I'm worried, but…"
……
The others spoke up.
The attitude of the generals in the army was very clear. They opposed the reopening of the marriage alliance.
Li Jing, who had been watching from the side, said,""Your Majesty, if you want to talk about the marriage alliance now, it's better to speed up the attack and send out envoys. The time needed is enough for us to conquer Tumen Pass. I believe that His Highness Ke would rather die in battle than accept such a humiliating opportunity to live.”
"Surrender! Bullsh * t!" After hearing the Tibetan envoy's intentions, Cheng Chumo slammed the table and stood up angrily.
"Kill them! Drag this barbarian envoy down and kill him!”
"Right, chop him off and hang his head up!”
"So many of our brothers have died.”
……
Even though Songzan's conditions were very good, his brothers couldn't agree to it. Too many of their comrades had fallen at Tumen Pass.
If they accepted this condition.
He would probably never be able to have peace of mind for the rest of his life.
"Quiet down." Li Ke's calm voice sounded, and everyone looked at him.
"Go back and tell Songzan that I can consider this proposal," Li Ke said to the envoy."But I need time to convince my brothers in the army. And I have other conditions."”
"Big brother…"
"Big brother, we can't give up on Tumen Pass!”
"Big brother, if we leave, how can we face our brothers who died in battle!”
……
"Shut up!" Li Ke's expression was cold as he scolded everyone.
"First, I need two days to convince my brothers," he said quickly.”
"Second, please provide medicinal herbs from the Tubo Kingdom. My brothers need to be treated as soon as possible.”
"In two days, I will meet with Songzan in the city to discuss. The location will be after Songzan has agreed to the first two conditions.”
The Tibetan envoy cupped his hands and said,"Alright, I will return and relay the King's conditions to Zampu."”
After sending off the emissary.
"Big brother, we can't, we can't do this…" Cheng Chumo spoke first.
"Don't worry, I won't do that." Li Ke interrupted Cheng Chumo with a smile and explained,"Our brothers need to rest and recuperate. The injured brothers lack medicinal herbs and need to get them in time.”
"And negotiations can also delay time.”Qin Huaiyu added with a smile,"If we can really delay it for two days, perhaps there will be a turning point."”
After listening to the messenger's report, Songzan pondered for a moment and ordered,""Time is shortened to one day. I will give Li Ke one day to convince his brothers!”
"In addition, the medicinal herbs can be provided to him immediately. In order to show my sincerity, bring some medicinal herbs with you when you go next!”
"As for the location, it can also eliminate his wariness. It's at the center of the two armies on Central Street.”
"Understood!"
Soon, the messenger returned with the herbs.
After Li Ke heard this, he nodded and agreed,"Alright, I agree. One day it is. Tomorrow at this time, I will meet with Songzan!”
"Thank you, King Wu. I will go back and report to Zampu now!”
"Big brother, one day is too short.”Cheng Chumo said unwillingly as he watched the Tibetan messenger leave.
The corners of Li Ke's lips curled up slightly as he said,""After the discussion tomorrow, we can create some small things to delay time.”
"Big brother has a way?"
Li Ke nodded and whispered to his brothers.
Haha...
"Big brother, if Songzan knew you were playing him again, would he go crazy?”
"Yes, definitely."
……
After the pass, Tuyuhun led the army.
"What?! Li Chengqian borrowed troops from Gaochang to cross the border? Li Chengqian went in that direction!" When Fu Yun heard this news, he instantly panicked.
"Reporting to the king, it's the Tang Empire's Crown Prince, Li Chengqian. He's heading towards Dafei River.”
"Find the Tibetan envoy immediately!”
"Country Ruler, wait! This situation could not be told to Tubo in detail, or else Tubo would very likely retreat.”Immediately, someone stepped forward to stop the flustered Fu Yun.
"Then what should we do?"
"Ruler, we can tell Tubo that Tang Crown Prince Li Chengqian borrowed troops from Gaochang and is attacking our Tuyuhun border. This will make Songzan feel a sense of urgency and give up on the idea of surrendering Li Ke.”
"Once the Tibetans kill any of the Tang princes in Tumen Pass, they will not be able to escape from this war. They can only help us expel the Tang army!”
Fu Yun thought for a moment and felt that this was the way to plan for the country, so he immediately agreed.
"Just tell the Tibetan envoy to inform Songzan as soon as possible!”
It was night.
When Li Ke was checking the situation in the casualty camp, Qin Huaiyu hurriedly came over.""Big brother, a group of Tuyuhun people risked their lives to break through the eastern part of the city that I was guarding. I don't have enough soldiers, so a few of them took advantage of the chaos to escape. I'm afraid they went to Songzan's camp.”
Thud!
Li Ke's heart skipped a beat and he quickly ordered,""Tell our brothers to be on guard!"
"Yes, sir!"
"What's the matter with Tuyuhun? He can't even wait for a night and wants to pass through the night?”
Li Ke frowned and muttered to himself. He could send a messenger pigeon to contact Tuyuhun during the day, but Tuyuhun obviously couldn't wait any longer.
"Big brother, is it Dafei Chuan? His Majesty has opened up Dafei Chuan.”Wei Shuyu said excitedly.
"It's possible!"
"That's great!"
"His Majesty's reinforcements will arrive soon.”
……
None of the brothers would have thought that Li Chengqian's swaggering march had made Tuyuhun anxious, and not to open up Dafei River.
The reinforcements did not even reach them.
"Big brother, the Tibetans are on the move. A large number of Tibetan soldiers have entered the city!”At this moment, another piece of bad news came.
"Looks like we have to carry out our plan ahead of time!”Li Ke's brows furrowed even more tightly. As he paced, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Wei Shuyu."Shu Yu, when there's a commotion here, make yourself look a little pathetic and immediately go to Songzan for help!”
"Big brother, don't worry. I promise to complete the mission!”
Li Ke patted Wei Shuyu's shoulder,""This time, it's very dangerous. You must make sure that Songzan trusts you. You can't let him keep you here, do you understand?”
Wei Shuyu smiled brightly." Big Brother, didn't you say that scholars are the most black-bellied? I learned a few moves from my old man. I guarantee that the little barbarian will believe me!"”
The brothers didn't say anything and just patted Wei Shuyu's shoulder.
Everyone knew that Wei Shuyu's mission was definitely not easy.
It was extremely dangerous!
"I'll go and prepare. You guys act better!”
Wei Shuyu patted his butt and left with a smile.
It was only when Wei Shuyu disappeared into the darkness that Li Ke retracted his gaze and said solemnly,""Follow the plan. Do it clearly and make a louder noise!”
"Xue Rengui, go to the back of the pass and lead the troops to block Tuyuhun!”
"I accept your orders!"
"Huaiyu, Chumo, get ready. This might be our last chance to trick Songzan!”
"Hehe, big brother, don't worry!”
"Big brother, I'll go to the front line and make preparations. I'll make sure Songzan believes me!”
Fortress.
"General, a large number of Tibetan soldiers have entered the city. Isn't the Tibetan army talking to Li Ke about surrendering?”
"General, something must have happened in the city. The city is going to be finished. What should we do?”
Liu Rengui's expression was solemn. After a long time, he said,""Don't worry, I definitely won't lead my brothers to a dead end. Let's just wait and see.”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Liu Rengui didn't say it clearly, but everyone understood.
At the critical moment, Liu Rengui would lead everyone to choose a way out!
……
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