Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 515 Send troops again
Don't talk about feelings between countries, because talking about feelings hurts interests.

At this stage in the war between Tubo and Tuyuhun, anyone with a discerning eye can see that it will be a matter of time before Tuyuhun is destroyed.

What if Datang sent troops to intervene?
The cruel truth is that when Datang sent troops to intervene, the outcome of Tuyuhun was the same. The difference is that Tuyuhun was in the hands of Tubo or Datang.

Now Tuyuhun, who is fighting desperately, has gradually become an abandoned piece from a chess piece on the chessboard.

This is the tragedy of a small country, which has been the case for thousands of years, even after more than 1000 years.

Only a big country is the one who holds the chess and can decide where the chess pieces should fall.

Li Qinzai is very clear about Li Zhi's strategic intentions. Li Zhi does not hope that after this battle, the northwest of the Tang Dynasty will still be controlled by Tubo and Tuyuhun. Li Qiang.

This battle between Tubo and Tuyuhun is an opportunity for Tubo, and it is also an opportunity for Datang.

It's a pity that Princess Honghua, who is in the game, can't see the situation clearly.

She still naively thought that as long as the Tang Dynasty sent troops to help them drive Tubo away, Nuohebo Khan could still rule Tuyuhun, and Nuohebo's descendants could still inherit the throne and land subjects forever.

Sir, times have changed.

Princess Honghua was so angry that she trembled all over, Li Qinzai's words broke her defense instantly.

Eating hot pot and singing songs, her husband is in front of Khan, and this guy in front of her can make her husband become the vassal king of the Tang Dynasty with a single sentence?
Then what is she, the princess of the Tang Dynasty?princess?

"Li Qinzai, I will ask you again. Is this what you mean, or the meaning of the Emperor of Tang?" Princess Honghua asked with red eyes and gritted her teeth.

Li Qinzai smiled: "Your Highness, don't worry. The next official is an envoy of the Tang Dynasty. As an envoy, of course, he must strive for the greatest interests of the Tang Dynasty. If Khan Nuohebo can't control Tuyuhun, it is better to let the Tang Dynasty grasp it."

"Otherwise, even if Datang helped Tuyuhun fight back against Tubo this year, what if he comes again next year? Datang will be very troubled by helping Tuyuhun send troops year after year, and the relationship between your two countries will be more and more worn out. The thinner it is..."

"Li Qinzai, don't even think about it! This palace will never agree, and Nuohebo Khan will never agree!" Princess Honghua said angrily.

"This envoy, you, is a person who eats a vegetarian meal and is not reliable at all. I want to report to the emperor, and ask the emperor to send troops to rescue Tuyuhun!"

Li Qinzai was not angry either, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, please go ahead, I have a clear conscience towards Datang."

Seeing Li Qinzai's attitude, Princess Honghua knew that she could not influence Li Qinzai's decision as her princess.

This dude from Chang'an doesn't seem to be incompetent, but judging from his various actions after coming to Liangzhou, he is a bit troublesome.

Especially the attitude towards Tuyuhun who is both an enemy and a friend is even more unpredictable for Princess Honghua, which also casts a hazy fog on the relationship between the two countries.

The envoys of the Tang Dynasty represent the Son of Heaven, that is to say, what kind of thoughts the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has towards Tuyuhun, I am afraid the answer is not so good.

The more Princess Honghua thought about it, the more panicked she became. She didn't want herself and her husband to be chased away like bereaved dogs, and she didn't want to be the outcast after the game between the two great powers.

The banquet has come to an end, and the host and guest broke up unhappy.

For Princess Honghua, this negotiation is not fruitless, at least she has vaguely understood the attitude of the Emperor Datang.

The attitude of the Son of Heaven was unfavorable to Tuyuhun. The reason why the envoys did not enter the country for a long time was probably because they wanted to gain the benefits of the fisherman and let the two countries fight and consume.

It's a pity that Princess Honghua knew that Datang might have such thoughts, but she couldn't change anything.

Tubo's attack must be resisted, but she has nothing to do with Datang's delay.

After all, she is no longer the woman in front of Emperor Taizong's knee, and it is impossible for the current emperor of Tang Dynasty to really regard her as his own sister. This is the sorrow of the princess and her relatives.

After the banquet was over, Li Qinzai ordered the officials of the governor's office to arrange for Princess Honghua to stay in the post house.

When leaving the Governor's Mansion, Princess Honghua was a little drunk, and Li Qinzai led the officials to send her out with a smile.

Just as Princess Honghua was about to mount her horse, she suddenly stopped and turned to stare at Li Qinzai.

"The Tuyuhun tribe was plundered twice in a row, and it was only three. I don't want it to happen again."

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, next time I will go to Tibet."

Princess Honghua hummed, but didn't realize it for a while. An envoy representing the emperor of the Tang Dynasty led the imperial army, like a group of grass bandits who hadn't tasted meat in ten years, thinking about robbing this and that all day long. Is there something wrong.

At the moment, she just thinks it's good that he doesn't grab Tuyuhun.

Nodding her head, Princess Honghua suddenly said again: "It's all right for you to rob Tuyuhun's cattle, sheep and horses, but what's the matter with robbing Tuyuhun's women? Give me a lot and come back tomorrow!"

Li Qinzai was taken aback, and said in embarrassment, "Huh? They... all sold."

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After sending Princess Honghua back to Guanyi, Li Qinzai returned to the Governor's Mansion and summoned Liu Asi and Sun Congdong.

"In the current situation, I still need to continue to delay, so I still can't go to Tuyuhun." Li Qinzai said in a deep voice.

"Actually, the most important task of my envoy is not to mediate the war between the two countries, but to procrastinate, so as to buy time for Datang Jiangnan and Huainan to raise food and grass. Once the food and grass are collected, the king of the Tang Dynasty will send troops to Tuyuhun. At that time, my task Even if it's done."

Sun Congdong nodded vigorously: "The general understands."

Li Qinzai said again: "But now Tuyuhun is getting more and more shabby, and the country will be destroyed soon. This is not in the interests of the Tang Dynasty. Once Tubo completely occupies Tuyuhun, it will be even more troublesome for the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, we need Do something to slow down the pace of Tubo's attack."

Sun Congdong and Liu Ahsi clasped their fists together and said, "Please give orders to County Uncle Li."

Li Qinzai pondered for a moment, and said: "The Li family's trilogy and a thousand imperial troops entered Tuyuhun again, this time to Jishi Mountain, which is the front line of the two countries' war. You need to go to battle once to give Tubo a shock."

Sun Congdong's eyes lit up, and he said: "The final general is willing to lead his soldiers to break through the formation!"

"What kind of formation? Is it obvious to you? I mean, use your three-eyed guns to go into battle and attack the enemy in a three-stage formation. It will teach Tubo and Tuyuhun a good lesson, and it will also increase my ability to speak and negotiate in the rear. Some weight, understand?"

Li Qinzai raised a finger and said slowly: "Remember, you only need to go into battle once, and give Tubo a head-on blow in front of the two countries. After the confrontation, if Tubo retreats, you will also retreat, and the front will be handed over to Tuyuhun to continue to defend." , what I need is deterrence, not for you to go all out."

(End of this chapter)