Don't be a prince

Xue Wanche said awkwardly: "This... can't be called arrest."

Xue Wanjun said with a smile: "It's actually like this, Your Highness. Tuyuhun's military strength is not dominant, and many herdsmen in their territory are unwilling to fight with Datang again, and chose to be neutral. The military strength is not as good as that of the opposite side but the combat power is crushed. The simple defense in the tortoise city cannot be justified.

In the two battles at Qingshan Pass and Momoyuan, Murong Shun was defeated by us. When they were chased to the Gobi Desert and besieged, without water and food for seven days, those rebels surrendered on their own. Murong Shun and the leaders of various rebel tribes were also tied up by them. He was imprisoned and handed over. "

Although he really wanted to hurt Murong Shun, but considering how stupid this guy was, Li Chengqian felt that it was better to avoid it.

Arriving at the governor's mansion, the governor of Kuozhou had already prepared a banquet.

When you arrive in the Western Regions, you will naturally eat mutton. The grilled mutton in Kuozhou is indeed a must, which makes Li Tai very addicted to eating it.

After he was full, Li Chengqian asked suspiciously, "Since Murong Shun has been arrested and the war is over, why don't you two return to Chang'an?"

Hearing the prince's question, Zhao Jue, the governor of Kuozhou, hurriedly said: "Reporting to Your Highness, it was the minister who asked the two generals to stay. Although some tribes chose to remain silent from the beginning to the end, the rebellious tribes still accounted for five If you want Tuyuhun to completely settle down, you need a large army as a deterrent."

Li Chengqian said dissatisfiedly: "Back when the Supreme Emperor Dragon controlled Bintian, Xue Yantuo and Tuyuhun were restless. It was the first time, and now it is the second time to attack Tang. Isn't it enough for you to see the faces of these people clearly? You know, Now the Eastern Turkic Grassland has become its own, and those herdsmen who choose to believe in Datang have already obtained the household registration of Datang.

On the other hand, these guys in Tuyuhun, it's nothing more than rebellion again and again, should they be given a third chance?For this kind of race that is flattering on the surface but secretly waiting for an opportunity to bite back, it is the most worry-free to eliminate. "

Xue Wanche laughed loudly and said, "Your Highness is right, so let me just say, what's the use of keeping such a bastard thing? It's better to kill it and save trouble!"

Xue Wanjun yanked Xue Wanche's hand with his chopsticks. Xue Wanche still didn't dare to disobey his elder brother, so he immediately shut his mouth.

Picking up the wine glass and offering a toast to the crown prince, Xue Wanjun said, "But Your Highness, there are quite a few tribes who choose to really attach themselves to our Tang Dynasty. Anyway, they are all a tribe, and it is very difficult for them to kill the rebels." It may arouse their reaction. The general thought that the killing should not be excessive."

Instructing Zhantianhou to take out the map and unfold it, Li Chengqian pointed at the position of Tuyuhun with his chopsticks and said: "Since those tribes rebelled twice in a row, there is no need to keep them. If you can't kill them, then drive them away. Let them go west." Migration is too hot, go grab land from Bolu Kingdom.

According to the information of Honglu Temple, Bolu Kingdom's combat power is still relatively weak, maybe they can establish the Tuyuhun regime again, maybe? "

Looking at the map, Xue Wanjun said with a wry smile: "Your Highness is really going too far. You want to force them to influence those small countries in the Western Regions! However, Bolu Kingdom and the others don't seem to be involved in this global attack on Tang."

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "If you didn't send troops, you didn't participate? How did they get their food and grass in Khotan? With the national strength of the Tang Dynasty, it is still extremely difficult to support this war. How can they persist? It can be seen that those countries in the Western Regions must They did participate, but because they were still some distance away from Datang, even if they participated in it, they would not be able to gain any benefits, so they paid no one else.

From Bolu Kingdom to the west, because it was too chaotic, it has always been Honglu Temple, and there is no clear understanding of it.The continuous chaos is doomed that they will not be able to integrate into a powerful country, so these small countries do not need us to be too vigilant.

As for the last few years, they have gradually regained their stability, and there are few wars, which is not acceptable.Therefore, the tribes that Tuyuhun is unwilling to submit to, just drive them away to find their own land.After all the suffering, maybe they will also realize how stupid they were before. "

Looking at the map, Xue Wanche asked suspiciously: "Your Highness, why don't you let them compete with Khotan for land, but drive them further west?"

Li Tai said helplessly: "You can't see it yet, the emperor is naturally greedy for the land of Khotan, and he is going to take it down."

Hearing this, Xue Wanche burst out laughing, even Xue Wanjun also smiled.

As a small country that actually attacked Datang, Khotan really didn't need to stay.

After sharing half a bottle of grape wine with Li Tai, Li Chengqian felt that all the exhaustion from the journey had been seduced.After ordering the Xue family brothers to send all the prisoners of Tuyuhun to Chang'an, they went back to their room to sleep.

Kuozhou rested for two days, declined the escort of the Xue family brothers, and Li Chengqian continued on the journey.

Compared with other areas, Longyou Road is relatively desolate. It is a vast area, but there are very few people living there. Perhaps people can only be seen near the commercial road.

Liangzhou City, as an absolute defense in the northwest of Chang'an, was naturally built with majestic momentum.However, as the last firm line of defense, it did not come in handy in this war.

The Yellow River is far above the white clouds, and there is a lonely city, Wanren Mountain.Why bamboo flute complain willow, spring is not degree Pass.

This is a poem by Wang Zhihuan. This poem shows the magnificent and desolate scenery of the frontier area, which is tragic and desolate.The severe cold of the frontier fortress and "Folding Willows" embody the lament of the frontier guards who cannot return to their hometown.

However, seeing Liangzhou City with his own eyes, Li Chengqian did not realize this.Because of the opening of Gaochang, the commercial route to the Western Regions has become prosperous. As one of the most important turning points in the commercial route, the prosperity of Liangzhou is one of the best in Longyou Road.

Although the commercial roads are temporarily closed due to the war, because the internal circulation is still the same, and the imperial court has to deliver supplies to Gaochang, Liangzhou is the most important transit point, so Liangzhou is still relatively lively at this time.

None of the soldiers guarding the frontier missed their hometown.Because the development of Datang over the years has been faster than the original history, I don't know how much faster.The most direct manifestation of the gradual increase in grain production and the increase in the rations retained by the people is the explosive growth of the population.

According to the estimates of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the population of Datang may have exceeded [-] million people.

There are many city gates, and it is enough to recruit troops from the local area.Although they are all young men in their teens, immature, but the increase in the number of recruits is the basic requirement for a country to improve its combat power.

When you meet a soldier with a sad face, if you ask him why he is sad, the answer you get is that he was not selected to go to Gaochang.

Hearing such an answer, Li Chengqian in the carriage could only smile wryly.If Gaochang's military strength increases again, the court may have to borrow money from its subjects again.Due to the suspension of foreign trade in various places, it is not at 01:30 that this year's business tax is less.

Browsing the ancient city of Liangzhou and thinking of Wang Zhihuan, Li Chengqian felt that he had crossed a little too early.

Wang Zhihuan will not be born until some years ago, and when he grows up to the point where he can write poetry, there is a high probability that he will burp.As for Li Bai and Wang Wei, I am afraid that [-]% of them have already burped.

There were many roasted whole lambs on the street, so Li Tai ordered Liu Mang to buy a few and distribute them to the soldiers. He only needed to send two legs of lamb to the carriage.

While eating the roast leg of lamb, Li Tai asked suspiciously: "Brother Huang, it's rare for us to pass through Liangzhou, so why don't we stay for a day?"

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "The latest news from Songzhou is that Tubo has dispatched a large number of troops, and the leader is actually Lu Dongzan. These troops did not attack Songzhou, but went all the way north to Gaochang. No There is no way to judge Lu Dongzan's intentions, it's better for us to rush to Gaochang as soon as possible.

Wang Xuance's urgent letter said that Ashina Helu had usurped the throne, and now the coalition forces have begun to consider whether to surrender.We arrived one step earlier and retreated from the enemy. Even if Lu Dongzan wanted to join it, it would be too late.Otherwise, once the war is rekindled, we will really have to ask our subjects for money again.As far as the imperial court is concerned, once is okay, but twice is arousing criticism.More than three times, there is no credibility at all. "

Li Tai said helplessly: "I can't help it. Look, since the founding of our Tang Dynasty, it has been a few years since it was established? The more I think about this, the more anxious I am to get the train out. With the railway, our Great Tang Mr. Tang will no longer be besieged by other countries."

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "If the construction of the railway connects the borders of various places, and then we start a war, no matter which battlefield, we don't need to stick to it. We can open up the city and attack recklessly. But ah, the construction of the railway, what do you think? Is it that easy? It’s a lot of money, and if it wasn’t for the fear of being misused, I would have even considered subcontracting the railway.”

"How can such an important matter be subcontracted to outsiders? It's better for the court to be more secure. Ah... let's not talk about it, the more I talk about it, the more I can't calm down."

After taking several mouthfuls of mutton and filling his mouth, Li Tai calmed down completely.

Passing through Liangzhou without entering, advancing at full speed, Li Chengqian finally arrived in Gaochang after more than 20 days.

However, on the same day, Lu Dongzan's army also arrived, so Li Chengqian had to give up his plan to contact the coalition forces and stick to Gaochang City to check the situation.

After Lu Dongzan's 30 troops arrived, they did not join the coalition forces, but surrounded the coalition forces.After that, it was killing!

The leaders of the Tubo tribes who carried out the coup and led the attack on Datang were all killed and the army was reorganized.

The next day, Wang Xuance, who was in the enemy army, was released, and returned to Gaochang City with the heads of the Tubo leaders, and brought back a message——

Lu Dongzan agreed to surrender, and the leaders of the coalition countries also agreed to surrender!

Another three days later, outside the city of Gaochang, Ashina Helu, Lu Dongzan and the kings of other countries, with only a few guards, asked to enter the customs.

In the lobby of Gaochang Liushou Mansion, Li Chengqian sat at the head, silently watching the strange figures who came in, and the smile on the corner of his mouth never retracted.

Seats must be divided according to strength, and Ashina Helu and Lu Dongzan undoubtedly sat closest to Li Chengqian.When the sergeant brought the tea, it was these two who were the most calm.

There are many types of surrender, but there is no doubt that even if Tubo and Turks surrender, they will not pay too much.

After drinking a cup of hot tea, Lu Dong sighed in admiration, "His Royal Highness, you and I have been separated for four years, and I never thought we would meet again here in Gaochang. It was our fault that Tubo attacked Datang, but Zanpu and I , but, there is no intention of attacking Datang, you should be clear about this."

Li Chengqian smiled: "Gu has indeed received the heads of those tribal leaders, but how can you prove that this is not a double reed acted by your joint efforts? Even if you and Zanpu were indeed trapped by the coup, It can only show that you and Zanpu are very incompetent."

Hearing this, not only Lu Dongzan suddenly became depressed, but even a thin man behind him also showed a wry smile.

Seeing that Lu Dongzan was speechless, Ashina Helu said: "His Royal Highness, I have fulfilled our agreement. However, although Turkic now chooses to bow to Datang, if the request of Datang If it goes too far, we won't agree."

Li Chengqian took out the map, clicked on it and said: "Give up the land to the east of Almaty Lake and Issyk-Kul Lake, and set up a pillar in the area of ​​​​the two lakes to explain why the land was given up, and promise not to invade Datang forever, This time it's over."

Ashina Helu slapped the table with a slap: "Impossible! This area is where the essence of our Turks lies. Let it go to Datang? We will lose nearly one-third of the land! We will compensate Datang at most Some cattle and sheep, this piece of land, don’t talk about it!”

Li Chengqian didn't care about Ashina Helu's actions at all, and even signaled Zhang Yun and Feiying to step back, crossed his legs and said, "Do you think you can discuss it with me? He Lu, you also know that these two ambers are very important to the surroundings. If the land is not taken down, the rest of the land will be a real pity to eat and discard.

It's okay if you don't let me go. I can negotiate with you this time, and I can also lead the army.The new year's taxation in the Tang Dynasty has been completed, and a large number of weapons are also being transported. As long as a single order is issued, the troops on the eastern battlefield can travel thousands of miles to Gaochang to gather. At that time, you Turks will not lose three points One lands as simple a thing as that.If you don't believe it, you can try it! "

Seeing the confident look of the prince, Ashina Helu couldn't have imagined that Datang is now walking on thin ice, even if there is another war, he will not be able to go on a further expedition.However, his childhood experience made him have an inexplicable belief in Li Chengqian. He didn't think that the prince of the Tang Dynasty was bluffing.

Sitting back decadently, Ashina Helu said: "You should be clear, even if I am a Khan now, this is not something I can decide on my own. In a month, after a month, I will give you reply."

Li Chengqian nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, Gu will give you a month."

After speaking, Li Chengqian looked at the king of Kucha again.

Almost at the moment when Li Chengqian's gaze was fixed on him, King Qiuci's body trembled.

After glancing at the king of Kucha twice, Li Chengqian looked at the king of Khotan, the king of Yanqi, the king of Shule, and the king of Baluka, and then snapped his fingers.

Immediately, the soldiers led by them stepped forward and arrested them.

Chapter 521 Are you in love with me, Tubo?

The sudden change made several kings exclaim immediately, and their guards were captured by the soldiers they led before they could make any changes.

For the sudden change, only Ashina Helu and Lu Dongzan are still as stable as Mount Tai, because they know very well that no matter what kind of change, at least for now, it is not their turn.

Seeing that there was no change in the faces of the two, Li Chengqian said: "To be honest, with the size of Turks and Tubo, Datang is still unable to move. Therefore, even if you surrender, Datang will not be able to make excessive demands. But , They are different, the place is not big, there are a lot of pressures-, I don't know where I am at all. So, next, Datang is going to take their land into the bag, what do you two think?"

Is it too much to ask for nearly one-third of Lao Tzu's land?So what is too much?

Although he really wanted to scream, Ashina Helu could only remain silent.

Looking back, Lu Dongzan immediately changed his face, smiled and said to Li Chengqian: "The Tang Dynasty is a victorious country, and it is the power of the Tang Dynasty to deal with these small countries. Tubo will not interfere. If possible, please allow Tubo to send troops to help. It can be regarded as an apology from Zanpu and me to Datang."

Li Chengqian shook his head. Although he didn't think that Tubo would play tricks, it was more reliable to do this kind of thing by himself.

Looking at those kings, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Now I give you two choices. First, submit to the Tang Dynasty completely and forever. Since you were kings at any rate before, I can write a letter to my father and ask you to be sealed." It is the Duke of the Kingdom passed down from generation to generation. It is passed down to generations. Your children and grandchildren can enjoy the highest title of the Tang Dynasty. What's wrong with that?

If you don't want to give up your status as king, or if you don't want to submit, then leave your land and seek new land westward. The lonely army will give you a good ride. "

King Khotan said angrily: "You are a robber! Why do you want to plunder our land?"

With a slap on the table, Li Chengqian stood up and said angrily: "Then why did you choose to attack Datang? Don't tell Gu that you plan to go to Datang for a while and then go back. Why? Just If you are not convinced, Datang can destroy you at any time!

In the early years, Datang was really kind to you, which fueled your ambitions, so much so that you forgot who you relied on to get rich and who you relied on to have enough food in this desolate land.Do you think that if you are stuck on the business road, raising the price of supplies and setting heavy taxes, the merchants of our Datang will not be angry?

Believe it or not, you don't even need money from the treasury. As long as you issue a single statement calling for donations to deal with you, the merchants of the Tang Dynasty will gather a huge sum of money. He can arrange the soldiers cheerfully.

Now, you guys go back and think about what you want to do.Half a month later, Datang's army will enter your land. Anyone who dares to resist and does not leave will be crushed by the army! "

With a wave of Li Chengqian's hand, the kings were carried out.

In fact, if they hadn't been involved in this global attack on Tang, Li Chengqian would not even have put them on the agenda.Like the existence of Gaochang, the existence of countries such as Kucha and Khotan was also an existence that dared not speak out for the caravans of the Tang Dynasty going to the Western Regions.

Now that this road has been opened, in addition to clearing a few hurdles that have caused pain for the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, it also threatens the rest of the Western Region countries.From now on, Datang's caravans can reduce the probability of man-made disasters.

Seeing the departure of the kings of these small countries, Ashina Helu couldn't help but feel a bit sad.At the beginning, I had imagined that if I became a Khan, I would have to kill these countries first.Who knew, it was actually snatched by Datang.

The land itself of these small countries is not valuable, but their roads are valuable.And these roads are now in the hands of Datang. I don't know how much income Datang will get because of these traffic arteries!

Draw it on the map, although Jiepantuo and Boheguo didn't have the name of doing something, but it's almost the same at this point.Although the "chicken" has not been completely restored, the current Datang will only have a larger land area.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian looked at Ashina Helu and said: "You can go back to the grassland to discuss with your clansmen now. If you want to give up the land or continue to fight, I will wait for your answer in Gaochang."

Ashina Helu sighed, got up and left.He had clearly become the khan he had dreamed of, but now he couldn't feel anything comfortable about this khan.

Because, this is not the time of the Turks ....

Because, on top of the Turkic Khan, there is also a Tian Khan of the Tang Dynasty....

Real God Khan!

Watching Ashina Helu leave, Lu Dongzan couldn't help but get nervous.

Now, only myself and the country are left to face the prince.

Taking another look at the skinny man behind Lu Dongzan, Li Chengqian said, "It's not the rule for a servant to sit and the master to stand. Lu Dongzan, don't you want your Zanpu to sit down?"

"This...."

Lu Dongzan's eyes widened and he was so shocked that he was about to refute when someone pressed on his shoulder.

Looking back, Lu Dongzan stood up helplessly and gave up his seat.

The thin man sat down and took off his big hat, revealing a very young face.

Of course, he is indeed young, because in terms of age, he is two years younger than Li Chengqian.This year, he is only 21 years old.

Beckoning Zhang Yun to serve tea again, Li Chengqian said with a smile, "I didn't expect Zanpu to go down to the plateau in person, but I didn't entertain him well."

Qi Zong Nongzan took the tea from Zhang Yun, took a sip and said with a wry smile: "If possible, I really don't want to come here. The tribes gathered an army of 30, and they lost [-] in Songzhou. After recruiting troops again, nearly [-] troops were lost in Gaochang.

With an army of 20, now, watching Turkic being blackmailed by His Royal Highness, I really want to know, how does Tubo need to compensate Datang?Is it to give up the land below the plateau?Or give the land of the former party Xiangxiong to Datang? "

(Don’t use a certain dry cloth, just to beware of river crabs)

Li Chengqian smiled and shook his head: "The lonely target is not so small!"

Lu Dongzan, who was standing behind Qizong Nongzan, widened his eyes, and said in a broken voice, "Could it be that you want us to surrender completely like those small countries, or leave the plateau and find another place?"

Qizong Nongzan just coughed, and Lu Dongzan closed his mouth.

Looking into Li Chengqian's eyes, Qi Zong praised: "His Royal Highness really has a big appetite. Could it be that you have the confidence to conquer the plateau?"

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Why not? The lonely pro-army—the crown prince's personal rate has proved that although the altitude sickness is uncomfortable, after a period of adaptation, there are still many people who can persist. You plateau people live on the plateau for generations, so Don't be afraid of the so-called qi epidemic, and our soldiers of the Tang army, even if they can withstand headaches and dizziness, will reduce their combat power.

However, what if the combat power is weakened?With the existence of gunpowder weapons, you are still no match for us.Even if there is no war, Gu still has too many ways to make the plateau a Jedi.It doesn't matter whether it's poisoning, sending people to sow discord, or provoking wars between tribes on the plateau. "

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Lu Dongzan's eyes burst with anger.

However, to Li Chengqian's surprise, Qizong Nongzan was always calm, as if what he heard was just an ordinary conversation.

It is really not easy for a person who can shock Tubo at this age, and even if he is couped, he can quickly clean up the mess.