The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Jie Li looked at Li Shimin in front of him, and then looked at the people behind Li Shimin.

He had heard of Yuchi Gong, a general who was very good at leading troops in battle.

But where did that Li Fu come from?

Was it him who pacified Ashidewu Meichu's camp? He looked young.

The Tang Dynasty was really full of talents.

It would be a lie for Jie Li to say that he was not jealous.

However, the Tang Dynasty had a large population, so much manpower, and it was reasonable for some talents to emerge.

But the warriors on their grasslands were not weak either!

"What do you mean? I want to tell you! This is a brand new Tang Dynasty!"

"What can the new Tang Dynasty do?" Jie Li asked back.

"The new dynasty originally did not want to break the old alliance. The Tang Dynasty has promised to give you food and silk in the past, but you, Jie Li! You repeatedly broke the alliance, so the Tang Dynasty had to go to war with you!

Every war! It was provoked by you!"

"Originally, I planned to continue to abide by the alliance with you, but now it seems that you want to go to war and don't want to continue to abide by the alliance, so we can only fight.

Today, I came here to see you in person. This is the last chance, a chance for both sides to live in peace and a chance for a turnaround. Jie Li, you can do it yourself. The Tang Dynasty has the military strength, weapons and equipment, and food and grass supply. I am fully confident to go to war with you."

Now Li Shimin is also holding his head high and full of confidence.

That confidence is written on his face and integrated into the momentum he exudes.

With a whistle from Changsun Wuji, the army on the south bank of the Wei River appeared with great momentum.

They had just destroyed the 5,000-strong Turkic vanguard, and their fighting spirit was high.

The Turks, in their eyes, were not scary at all.

They were still killed by them.

The Turks who were captured alive were still working like slaves in the camp, doing the hardest and most tiring labor.

Jie Li sat on his horse, looking at the murderous and well-equipped Tang army on the other side, and he felt a little scared.

Then he looked at Li Shimin's fearless look.

He dared to come to the bridge to negotiate with him with only a guard.

He was not afraid at all.

In addition, the 5,000-strong vanguard was destroyed.

Jie Li wondered in his heart, in such a short time, could it be that the Tang Dynasty under Li Shimin's rule had really reached such a point?

"Jie Li, we have made an alliance, just like brothers, we can't change it at will." Li Shimin's tone softened.

"Okay, I can stay, but since I'm here, you can't let me go back empty-handed, right? I have to bring something back." Jie Li said arrogantly.

"Jie Li, I've set up the steps for you. If you're not stubborn, just look behind me." Li Shimin said, "You want to take something back. Even if I agree, I'm afraid the people behind me won't agree so easily.

You are the Khan of the grassland, and the warriors on the grassland are all your subjects. Since you also want to make an alliance, we can talk, but you can't go too far."

Li Shimin's meaning is very clear.

Talking is talking, but if you want to ask for a lot, it's absolutely impossible. The treasury of the Tang Dynasty cannot be touched.

You'd better think about it, your people are still in my hands. Do you want gold and silver, or do you want to take your people back?

If you don't take them back, they will be slaves of the Tang Dynasty. How will you face your subordinates in the future?

They fought for you, the Khan, but when the time came, you, the Khan, ignored them.

Jie Li pondered over Li Shimin's words.

The relationship between him and the Tang Dynasty was very delicate.

Every time there was a little disturbance in the Tang Dynasty, he would lead his troops south.

He did not want to fight, but just wanted to come here to get benefits.

One of the two sides wanted to get something for free, and the other did not want to fight. In the end, the war could not be fought.

But now the situation is different. Li Shimin did not want to fight because he did not want to consume the current Tang Dynasty's limited national strength.

However, the battle between Yuchi Gong and Li Fu and the Turks made Li Shimin see that even if he did not consume so much, he could still fight the Turks.

The military generals in the court all had a warlike heart.

He, the emperor, was not a person who liked to be frustrated.

It was just that after he sat on the throne of the emperor, he looked at things from a different perspective.

When he was the King of Qin before, he only led his troops to fight, and did not have to worry about anything else.

In the court, there is his father and his elder brother. Even if the two do not get along, Li Jiancheng will still support him in the rear.

But now, sitting in this position, there are more things to consider.

After all, whether things are done well or not, whether they are thorough or not, is related to him as the emperor.The reputation of the Turks is related to the rise and fall of the entire Tang Dynasty. As the emperor, he has to shoulder all these.

The crown and robes when he ascended the throne.

Carrying the sun and the moon on his shoulders and the stars on his back is just like this.

Everyone in the court of the Tang Dynasty knows that the alliance and the sending of food and money to the Turks are endless.

This approach is just a delaying tactic.

Now, Li Shimin does not need such a strategy.

If there is anything to talk about, then talk about it.

If it can't be talked about, the Tang Dynasty now has the confidence to turn the table.

"Jie Li, your people are about 2,000 in my Tang army." Li Shimin said: "Consider whether to take them back.

If you, the Khan, want to give up them, then the Tang Dynasty will definitely not have the need to support these people for you."

Li Shimin's tone is as soft as it can be.

But soft words, every word, to Jie Li, are like knives.

"I can return these people to you." Li Shimin said, "As for what you did in my Tang Dynasty when you went south, I can let it go this time, but my brother, after this time, I don't want you to betray the covenant again, otherwise, it will not be your business to go south, but I will take people to the grassland to ask you for an explanation."

Jie Li looked at the army behind Li Shimin, looked at the generals behind him, frowned and thought about Li Shimin's words.

If he gave up these two thousand Turks, then the warriors under his command might have other ideas in their hearts.

This is absolutely not to be given up.

No matter how stupid Jie Li was, he understood this truth.

Therefore, he thought for a long time and could only respond.

"Okay, tomorrow, you bring the people here!"

"Okay, tomorrow, on this bridge, I will bring the people." Li Shimin said, "Let's sign a new covenant!"

After the two sides reached an agreement, they all withdrew for the time being.

Back in the military camp, everyone sat together.

"Jie Li came here and got nothing. Can they just let it go?" Changsun Wuji asked.

"They can't tolerate this." Li Shimin said coldly.

Today, he looked at Jie Li on the bridge, and he was angry.