Kill!
Of course, Jiang Chen wanted to kill them all!
Since he had meticulously planned everything, he naturally wanted to wipe out all the invading Turkic soldiers!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have planned everything so meticulously!
If they did not kill them all, they would be letting down the people who were slaughtered and the soldiers who swore to protect them. They would not be able to answer to the people of the country!
However, there was a big problem. The reason why Li Jing asked Jiang Chen to kill him or not was because the Eastern Turkic Khan had already received the news from the fleeing soldiers and wanted peace!
Otherwise, Li Jing wouldn't have asked Jiang Chen for permission. According to his personality, he would have killed all the captives!
The Eastern Turkic Khagan's peace was to release pressure on Jiang Chen!
If Jiang Chen agreed to the peace treaty, he must release all the remaining prisoners and accept the Eastern Turkic Khan's terms of peace and pay a certain amount of compensation!
This was not in line with the national motto set by Jiang Chen, nor did it conform to Jiang Chen's own thoughts, nor did it conform to the wishes of the people of the country!
If Jiang Chen agreed, even if he won the battle, he would still be bowing to the Eastern Turkic Khagan, losing the hearts of the people and weakening his momentum!
Therefore, Jiang Chen didn't want to accept the Khan's peace proposal. He wanted to kill all the Turkic soldiers!
After all, these Turkic soldiers had shown no mercy to his people!
However, if Jiang Chen didn't comply with the Eastern Turkic Khan's request for peace and insisted on killing all Turkic soldiers, he would be killed.
In that case, the Tianwu Kingdom would break off all ties with the Eastern Turks!
As a result, the Eastern Turkic Khagan might be completely enraged, and the Khagan might raise his army to attack the Tianwu Kingdom!
Although Jiang Chen was facing the Eastern Turkic army of 100,000, he was still able to use his strategy to defeat them.
However, if the East Turks led a million troops to attack, Jiang Chen would find it hard to resist the absolute power!
Therefore, Jiang Chen was caught in a dilemma!
If they agreed to the peace treaty, they would be violating the national precepts and bowing to the Eastern Turks. They would destroy the people's morale that they had worked so hard to raise, and they would be unable to answer to the entire country!
However, it could prevent an even bigger war!
If they didn't agree to the peace treaty, they could raise the morale of the entire country to a certain level. They would abide by the national precepts, respect their hearts, and give an explanation to the people of the country and the souls of the dead.
But this would mean that they would face a full-scale attack from the Eastern Turks!
Jiang Chen needed to consider the implications of this.
At the same time, the ministers of the three provinces and six ministries were all called to Yangxin Palace Hall for a meeting!
During this period of time, when the country was at war, the citizens 'blood was boiling. On the other hand, the officials of the country were all trembling with fear!
After all, the civil and military officials knew the difference in combat strength between the two sides. Therefore, they were more worried that the war would fail and bring danger to the entire country!
As for the news from the front line, because Jiang Chen ordered the Embroidered Uniform Guards to dispatch the whole process, it was a gap in information. Naturally, the fewer people who knew, the better. Therefore, the officials outside of the battle were completely unaware!
At this moment, Liu Yuan and the others were suddenly called to Yangxin Palace Hall. They were extremely nervous, not knowing if it was a good or bad thing.
When they saw Li Jing's memorial from the front line, they were all stunned. Then, they were so excited that their faces turned red.
They had never imagined that in just a few days, the Turkic army of one hundred thousand would be utterly defeated. Our army had only used a hundred men to slaughter tens of thousands of Turkic soldiers!
If it wasn't for the news from the generals at the front line, they wouldn't have believed that everything was real. They really thought that they were dreaming!
It was simply too unbelievable!
"Your Majesty, you're divine. Congratulations on your victory!”
Liu Yuan could not help but kowtow excitedly.
"Your Majesty, you're divine. Congratulations on your victory!”
The remaining officials also congratulated him.
Jiang Chen waved his hand and said,""Dear ministers, I didn't call you here to show off your military achievements, but to ask you to discuss the matter of peace!”
"Your Majesty, since we have won this battle, I feel that we should agree to sue for peace!”Liu Yuan cupped his hands and said," Although we have to pay compensation after agreeing to sue for peace, which is against the national precepts, as long as this matter is suppressed, the people will not know!"”
"This is self-deception!" Jiang Chen snorted.
Liu Yuan and the others looked at each other. They knew that Jiang Chen didn't want to agree, but the price of not agreeing to the Eastern Turkic peace treaty was too high. In their opinion, the Tianwu Kingdom couldn't afford it!
"This lowly subject believes that the overall situation should be taken into consideration. Your Majesty's vitality is so great that he definitely doesn't want to lower his head to the Turks. This lowly subject understands, but we have already won this battle and displayed the might of Your Majesty and our country.”
"This is already something worth celebrating for us. We should put the overall situation first and stop while we're ahead. We shouldn't really anger the Han Kingdom.”
Liu Yuan pleaded.
The remaining officials also cupped their hands and spoke.
"Your Majesty, Lord Liu is right. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!”
"Your Majesty, if we start an all-out war, our country will definitely not be a match for them. I hope that Your Majesty will agree to sue for peace!”
"For the sake of the country and the people, I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!”
……
Jiang Chen's face was gloomy as he looked at the officials in front of him. There was no one who was alive and no one understood his thoughts.
Therefore, Jiang Chen couldn't help but snort,""The real reason I asked you to come here was to help me come up with a plan. Is there any way to avoid a full-scale war with the Eastern Turks without violating the national precepts?”
Hearing this, Liu Yuan and the others broke out in cold sweat. They hurriedly knelt on the ground and said in unison,"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen coldly snorted. In my opinion, it's impossible! A debt of blood should be paid in blood!"
Liu Yuan and the others grimaced. In their view, there was no way to pay a debt of blood with blood and prevent the Eastern Turkic Khagan from starting an all-out war!
Wasn't this wishful thinking?
However, at this moment, someone from the Ministry of Rites stood out!
This person was none other than Qu Yuan!
Since the Minister of Rites, He Rong, was killed, the position of Minister of Rites was still vacant, so basically all the officials of the Ministry of Rites were summoned by Jiang Chen, including Qu Yuan.
Qu Yuan cupped his hands and said,"Your Majesty, this humble subject has a plan. We can follow Your Majesty's wishes and make the Eastern Turks pay with their blood, but they won't dare to invade our country!"”
"Oh?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and thought it was interesting.""Beloved minister, speak!"
Qu Yuan did not hesitate and immediately said,"
"Your Majesty, this humble subject believes that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The greatest enemy of the Eastern Turks is not the Tianwu Kingdom, but the Western Turkic Khaganate!”
"The Western Turks and the Eastern Turks are mortal enemies, constantly at war. As long as we establish diplomatic relations with the Western Turks and reach an agreement, we don't have to fear the Eastern Turks!”
Jiang Chen thought it made sense.""But, how do we establish diplomatic relations?"
"Your Majesty, this is even easier. Just give the Western Turks something they like. What do they like? If we release the Eastern Turks, we'll be strengthening the Eastern Turks and putting pressure on the Western Turks. Thus, the Western Turks naturally don't want us to release their captives so easily!”
"Thus, Your Majesty only needs to kill all the Eastern Turkic captives as the best greeting gift for the Western Turks. The Western Turkic Khagan will be greatly pleased and establish an equal alliance with our country!”
"In this way, the Eastern Turks will be wary of the pressure from the Western Turks and won't dare to invade our country. Your Majesty will also make the Eastern Turks pay with blood, making the Eastern Turkic soldiers unable to return, letting the Eastern Turks know the might of Your Majesty and the might of the Tianwu Kingdom!”
"At the same time, our country doesn't share a border with the Western Turks, so we don't have to worry about the Western Turks invading us.”
Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Qu Yuan's establishment of diplomatic relations with the Western Turks could perfectly resolve the pressure brought by the Eastern Turks!
However, Jiang Chen still had a question.""How can you guarantee that the Western Turks will establish diplomatic relations with me?”
Qu Yuan confidently said,"The Western Turkic Khagan has received a great gift from our country. The second reason is that the Eastern Turks have infiltrated the Central Plains. The Western Turks would certainly want to increase their authority in the Central Plains, but due to the geographical limitations, it would be very difficult for the Western Turks to do so!"”
"At this time, our country has taken the initiative to propose an equal alliance, just as the Western Turks have wished and as a show of sincerity. The key is that the Eastern Turks will suffer heavy losses. The Western Turks will definitely agree!”
"This lowly subject is willing to be an envoy to the Western Turkic Khaganate to help Your Majesty resolve his problems. I will not disappoint the Emperor's orders. If I fail, I will bring my head to see you!”
Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction and was shocked by Qu Yuan's courage.
After all, it was not easy to be an envoy. There were many dangers in crossing mountains and rivers. It was not difficult to see from Zarha's result. Moreover, Qu Yuan had even guaranteed it with his own head!
From this, it could be seen that Qu Yuan was really confident!
Therefore, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile.""Good! Great kindness! I order you to be my special envoy and immediately set off to establish diplomatic relations with the Western Turks!”
"This lowly subject accepts the order and will go down to prepare! This humble subject will take his leave!" Qu Yuan cupped his hands and bowed. Then, he left Yangxin Palace Hall as fast as he could and began to prepare.
Liu Yuan and the others sighed as they were shaken by Qu Yuan's method.
"This is the good minister in my heart!”Jiang Chen said calmly.
Hearing this, Liu Yuan and the others looked ashamed. They wished they could find a hole in the ground and hide in it.
Especially when they recalled their previous performance. The difference between their performance and Qu Yuan's was indeed too great. It was like heaven and earth.
Jiang Chen ignored everyone and called Lu Bing.""Immediately send an edict to General Li. Tell him that it's impossible to sue for peace. A debt of blood must be paid in blood!”
"Here!"
Lu Bing agreed and immediately started to make arrangements.
The reason why Jiang Chen made such a quick decision was because he trusted Qu Yuan and believed that he could definitely do it!
After all, Jiang Chen knew Qu Yuan's ability. Other than his literary attainments, he was best at diplomacy!
Moreover, Qu Yuan's skill," eloquence," could also be put to use and display its value!
Therefore, Jiang Chen was confident that Qu Yuan would succeed, so he immediately began to act. He let Li Jing take action and make the Eastern Turks pay with blood!
Seeing that the matter had been settled and there was no room for negotiation, Liu Yuan did not mention it anymore. Instead, he changed the topic and cupped his hands."Your Majesty is divine and won't yield to power. Making the Turks pay with blood and avenging the people is a blessing for the people!”
"Your Majesty is mighty and divine, a blessing to the people!"
The other officials also congratulated him.
Jiang Chen didn't think much of it.
Liu Yuan rolled his eyes and said,""Your Majesty, this victory is a great thing for the country and the people. This humble subject suggests that we immediately announce it to the world and let the whole world celebrate. We will let the whole country know that Your Majesty is mighty and praise Your Majesty's achievements!”
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
……
Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows." At this time, don't make it public. Other than you, don't let outsiders know!"”
Hearing this, Liu Yuan and the others were puzzled!
Previously, Jiang Chen blocked the news of Zarhar's death. They later understood that it was for war!
However, the war was already over. Why couldn't they make it known and still keep the news under wraps?
Shouldn't it be time to announce it to the world and show off the might of the emperor?
Jiang Chen shook his head and narrowed his eyes.""Now is not the time. We have to maintain the silence of the water. The big fish is about to take the bait. If anyone dares to scare away my big fish, I will take their heads!”
Liu Yuan and the others were confused. They looked around. Where was the water? Where was the fish?
However, when they heard Jiang Chen's last sentence, they didn't dare to say more, let alone ask!
……
A day later.
In the northernmost part of Guanzhong, the order of the North Province City was restored.
All the Turkic captives were tied up and locked up in the prison.
The arrogant Turkic soldiers had lost all their arrogance and were locked up in their cells, in a sorry state.
Moorhaji was extremely furious. As a Dagan, he had never been treated like this before. He did not even get to eat, and he could not help but roar.
"You bunch of Han people, if you don't dare to kill me, then serve me well. Don't wait for me to get out! As long as I go out, I will wash your land with blood! I'll kill your family!"
As he spoke, he looked at his soldiers and roared,"What are you afraid of? They wouldn't dare to kill us, or they wouldn't have locked us up. We have the Turkic Khaganate backing us. If they don't dare to provoke us, the Khagan will definitely save us! All of you, pull yourself together!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"All of you, stand up!”
"Hurry up!"
"Hurry up, believe it or not, I'll whip you to death!”
"Hurry up, line up and go out!”
……
At this moment, a group of Tianwu Kingdom soldiers walked in and tied up all the Turkic soldiers before taking them out of the prison.
The eyes of all the Turkic soldiers lit up. Could it be that it was really as Moorhaji had said, that the Tianwu Kingdom was going to release them under the pressure of the Turkic Khaganate?
Moorhaji even revealed a smug smile as he glared at the Tianwu Kingdom soldiers around him. He even made threatening gestures from time to time to show off his ferocity!
He knew that the Khagan would put pressure on the Tianwu Kingdom, and the Tianwu Kingdom would not dare to touch him!
From time to time, they were brought to the suburbs.
At this moment, the team stopped.
"Hurry up and untie me!"
"If you don't untie me, I'll kill you the next time I come!”
"Hurry up!"
……
The Turkic soldiers gradually regained their arrogance!
After all, in their eyes, they had already brought them out of the city. They thought that they were really going to let them go, so they started to act arrogantly.
However, the surrounding soldiers of the Tianwu Kingdom completely ignored him.
At this moment, Li Jing led a group of people and walked over from afar. Beside him were a group of surviving citizens of the North Prefecture City.
"Hehe, General Li, you don't have to be so ostentatious to send us away, do you? Hurry up and let us go! I will only give you three breaths of time!" Moorhaji said arrogantly.
Li Jing found it funny and said coldly,""I can't let you go, but I can send you to the Yellow Springs!”
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