This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

With Changsun Wuji's decision...

As Zhang Liang took Beisha City...

Following Yang Jia Dalang's journey to the south of Wubu Tianzhu...

As Ashina went north...

Half a year has passed, and now, it is the late autumn of the 12th year of Zhenguan.

In the past six months, Datang still failed to completely break through Goguryeo, but Datang showed no sign of withdrawing troops.

As for Yang Dalang, news came from time to time, but Daming's layout of the five Tianzhus had only just begun.

As for Ashina Nishi, he communicated with the group of five nushibi guys for half a year, but obviously, neither side convinced the other.

It is worth mentioning that in the past six months, the most troublesome one was Da Zhao Wangting.

How else can we say that Changsun Wuji is vicious.

Since he asked Xu Jingzong to carry out economic construction in the territory of Da Zhao Wang Ting in the name of Taohe Company, almost everyone in Da Zhao Wang Ting knew that Murong Shun wanted to return to Li Yuanjing temporarily as the eldest son of Murong Fuyun. Based on the land, surrender to Ming Dynasty.

This news is naturally supported by some and opposed by others.

The supporters are nothing more than ordinary people who have no power and power, they just want to live a stable life, obviously, Daming can bring them the life they want.

It was also for this reason that Murong Shun suddenly became the backbone of many people.

They don't have any feelings for this Prince Tuyuhun who once conspired against him in the past. As long as they can live and work in peace and contentment like the people of Ming Dynasty, they don't care what you have done.

The demands of the common people are actually the simplest, nothing more than four words, to live and work in peace and contentment.

However, there were quite a few people who opposed it, and the leader was the King of Kucha.

What they shouldered was the great cause of restoring Tuyuhun, how could they just watch the Great Zhao Royal Court surrender to the Daming Royal Court?

This is their last hope.

How could they be willing?

For this reason, in the past six months, the two sides have had countless confrontations.

It's just that no one can take it.

As for Li Yuanjing, sitting in his palace right now, drinking tea leisurely, as if everything that happened outside had nothing to do with him.

Of course, it doesn't really matter.

Ever since he reached an agreement with Li Chengqian, he is actually very clear that the Great Zhao Wang Ting has nothing to do with him, and now, he just came to hang such a name.

As for who wins and loses, none of his business?
"Your Highness, King Qiuci is asking to see you." At this moment, Gu Jianzhang came in, looked at Li Yuanjing with a relaxed face, and sighed secretly.

He bet the entire Gu family on Li Yuanjing, but now Li Yuanjing has no ambition at all, so how can he not be disappointed?
Li Yuanjing didn't care about him, he waved his hands without raising his head, and said, "The king is not free today. Let him come back another day."

"Your Highness, let's meet." Gu Jianzhang took a deep breath, and said, "King Qiuci and Murong Shun are now in a quarrel, if this quarrel continues, there will inevitably be big troubles.

If the two sides really fought, it would really be the end of the Great Zhao Wang Ting. "

He had a sad face, and he couldn't understand why Li Yuanjing became what he is now?
But no matter how I think about it, I can't understand, after all, the Great Zhao Wangting is their hope. If the Great Zhao Wangting is over, they will have no bright future...

"How much trouble can it cause?" At this moment, Li Yuanjing raised his head and said, "Don't worry, they will be the ones who will be hurt if they really want to beat up the Great Zhao Wangting.

As for management, how to manage it?
Don't you know who is standing behind them?
What do you want me to do?
Remember, at this time, doing nothing is doing. "

After finishing speaking, Li Yuanjing also let out a long sigh.

Think back to when he first arrived at Qingshuichuan, how proud he was?

But in the end, the reality taught him a lesson, making him realize clearly that his abilities cannot match his pursuit.

In desperation, he froze.

But when he put it badly, he suddenly found that everything became easier.

Really, he is very relaxed now.

You don't have to wake up every day to worry about those never-ending business tasks, and you don't have to worry about this and that.

He knew too well that when he was in charge of the Great Zhao Wang Ting, he was physically and mentally exhausted every day. To put it bluntly, at that time, he was not interested in the princess posing in front of him at night.

At first, he thought he was dying.

He is still wondering?
Why can't I do it when I'm young?

In the end, when he let go of all this and started to act badly, good guy, at that moment, he even regained his confidence as a man.

That's all bullshit.

Do you believe it?
On the side, Gu Jianzhang took a deep breath when he heard what he said. He really had no choice but to hate iron but not steel.

But in the end, he couldn't change Li Yuanjing's decision, so he turned around and left immediately.

Looking at his lonely back, Li Yuanjing sighed, and then said: "Follow me, I have wronged you."

Gu Jianzhang, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped.

Without waiting for him to react, Li Yuanjing continued: "This king knows that you have great talents, if you follow this king's elder brother or this king's nephew, it must be able to let you show your ambitions.

It's a pity that you are following this king.

Compared with those two, this king is a bit mediocre.

I'm not afraid of your jokes, ever since my father abdicated, this king has been afraid of that elder brother.

I'm really scared...

If it wasn't for fear, why would this king run to this bitter cold place?

At that time, the king thought that this fear would become the driving force of the king. Moreover, Gao Ming was able to gain a firm foothold in this bitter cold place at that time. I still have the support of my father and your assistance. Worse than Gao Ming?
But what about the fact?

Although my Dazhao Wangting has established a country smoothly, no one can compare with it.

But after the founding of the country, there is no further progress.

At that time, the king knew that it wasn't that the land was bad, or that you were bad, it was that the king was incompetent.

It's just that I have wronged you...

I am sorry for letting you abandon your family and career and follow me to this bitter cold place. "

Having said that, Li Yuanjing let out a long breath, and lay quietly on the chair without saying a word.

Gu Jianzhang, who heard these words, immediately turned around and said with guilt, "No, it's the minister who is incompetent."

After speaking, looking at Li Yuanjing who was lying on the chair, he was also in extremely complicated mood.

He could understand Li Yuanjing's difficulties, but so what?
Li Yuanjing didn't say a word, just lay there quietly, and he didn't know how long it took. After Gu Jianzhang bowed and bowed to leave, he slowly opened his eyes.

At that moment, a strange light flashed in his eyes.

He is indeed inferior to Li Chengqian, and even more inferior to Li Er, but he was born in the royal family, so how can he be a fool?

He knew very well that the current Gu Jianzhang, Lin Zhou and others were all disappointed in him.

But at this time, he could no longer rely on painting cakes to appease these people. In desperation, he could only play the emotional card.

Take all the blame on yourself.

He never forgot how Emperor Sui Yang died.

……

Outside the palace gate, when Gu Jianzhang saw King Qiuci again, he cupped his hands apologetically and said, "Sorry, Your Highness is dealing with official business now, King Qiuci should come back another day."

King Qiuci was not surprised when he heard this.

It was not the first time he was rejected when he asked to see Li Yuanjing, and he was well prepared for this before coming.

"It's time for Gu Shangshu." Cupping his hands, King Qiuci said, "If Gu Shangshu is fine, why don't we have a drink together?"

Gu Jianzhang waved his hand, and said, "It's not that I'm resigning on purpose, it's because I'm really busy with work, so please invite Kucha Wang Haihan."

"It's okay, it will be another day." King Qiuci didn't say much, and left immediately with his own people.

Looking at the departing King of Kucha, Gu Jianzhang shook his head.

He actually knew who was standing behind the King of Kucha, and it wasn't that he hadn't thought of using the King of Kucha as a bridge to go to that person.

But Li Yuanjing's words just now echoed in his heart.

Yes, his king did have problems of one kind or another, but his king treated him well.

Even at this time, his king never scolded him, but silently shouldered all the responsibilities.

Can you really blame him?
At this moment, he was also confused.

……

On the other side, King Qiuci who had just walked out said immediately: "Prepare a generous gift. This king will go to Taohe County in person and ask to see that person."

It has been a long time since he called himself the king, but at this time, in order to stabilize the hearts of the people, he still used this title.

For today's Tuyuhun, a king does have a lot of appeal.

As for the attitudes of Li Yuanjing and Gu Jianzhang, he was also aware of them, and now that he was powerless to do anything, he had no choice but to go see Changsun Wuji.

After all, Murong Shun has the backing of Daming, if he doesn't work a little bit more, he really can't win against Murong Shun.

But if it is said that Murong Shun really dragged the land of Great Zhao Wangting to Daming, then these old people of Tuyuhun want to recover Tuyuhun, basically it is just a dream.

The Great Zhao Wang Ting in the hands of Li Yuanjing and the Great Zhao Wang Ting in the hands of Li Chengqian are definitely two different things.

At noon the next day, King Qiuci had already sat in the governor's mansion of Taohe County.

Changsun Wuji was not at all surprised by his arrival. According to his estimation, this old guy should come too.

If he doesn't come again, he probably won't be able to hold on.

After exchanging a few polite greetings, Changsun Wuji said, "I heard that the current king of Qiuci and the former prince of Tuyuhun, Murong Shun, are fighting fiercely?"

"Hey, it's so unreasonable..." King Qiuci was not surprised when he heard the words, and immediately sighed, "That thief actually wants to give away the last bit of my Tuyuhun foundation. This king really can't help it. Come to Qi Guogong for help."

"King Qiuci was joking." Changsun Wuji laughed, "I am just a frontier sheriff of the Tang Dynasty now, how can I get involved in such a big matter."

Upon hearing this, King Qiuci immediately said: "Duke Qi is modest, and if Datang is willing to help me restore Tuyuhun this time, it will not be a bad thing for Datang."

"Isn't that right?" Changsun Wuji immediately said, "Nowadays, no matter whether it is the court of Great Zhao or the court of Ming Dynasty, they all have a deep connection with my Tang Dynasty. Benefits? Especially Da Ming, who is still the heir apparent of my Tang Dynasty, who will come to Chang'an to visit Dabao in the future, Tang and Ming will become one, so everything will be there?"

"Ming people don't speak dark words." King Qiuci didn't hesitate, and said directly, "What Duke Qi said is about the future, and who can say clearly about the future?

In the past few years, there have been constant conflicts between Tang and Ming. Just a few days ago, Wan Qipu of the Ming Dynasty violated the border and entered the country, and Li Junxian of the Tang Dynasty was also constantly fighting with Wan Qipu during this period of time?

Uncertain things have no meaning at all. "

Changsun Wuji didn't speak when he heard the words, it was just a means of negotiation, how could he not understand.

Seeing this, King Qiuci continued, "Whether it's Da Ming or Da Zhao, what can be given to Datang is in the future, but as long as I, Tuyuhun, want to restore the country, what can be given to Datang is in the present.

Qi Guogong will never give up the present because of an uncertain future, right? "

"Continue." Changsun Wuji only said two words when he heard the words. He wanted to hear what kind of present King Kucha could give.

King Qiuci immediately said: "Now, in terms of territory alone, Daming is already an empire not weaker than Tang Dynasty, and even so, Daming has not given up on the road of external expansion.

Qi Guogong felt that King Ming, who had forcibly built an empire from scratch, would still be willing to make a mistake and inherit the so-called great treasure of the Tang Dynasty?
Of course, if there is no obstacle at all and he can inherit Datang smoothly, then he is naturally willing.

But Qi Guogong is actually very clear that this process will definitely not go smoothly.

After all, there are too many interests involved.

The most important thing is that His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is at the heyday of the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is normal for him to be in charge of the Tang Dynasty for a few more decades.

But for decades, the Sui Dynasty was destroyed several times a few decades ago.

Time is the beginning of all variables.

That's why the guy from Daming insisted on exchanging territory with Da Zhao, in order to have a strategic buffer zone with Datang.

In fact, this king is also very clear that when Daming is not absolutely sure that he can shake Datang, he will not take the idea of ​​​​Da Zhao Wangting.

It's just that he won't, will his group of arrogant soldiers be able to?Who doesn't want to expand the territory for the country?Who doesn't want to be named Marquis immediately?
Only then did the current situation of the Great Zhao Wangting come into being.

Of course, since that person didn't stop him, he might have enough confidence.

But if Da Zhao Wang Ting really fell into Daming's hands, then if there was another dispute between Tang and Ming, such as the previous dispute between Wan Tupu and Li Junxian, how should it be resolved?
They are now fighting in full swing in the Great Zhao Royal Court, but once this happens in the Tang or Ming Dynasty, how much trouble will it cause?

At that time, it may not be solved by killing a few people. "

King Qiuci still spoke in a more subtle way, not too straightforward.

Of course, people like Changsun Wuji don't need to be too straightforward.

Sure enough, Changsun Wuji nodded and said, "Go ahead, I'm a little interested."

King Qiuci also heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and continued: "As long as Datang supports me to restore the country, I, Tuyuhun, can fully assume the responsibility of the current Great Zhao Royal Court and become a strategic buffer zone between Tang and Ming.

It is also fully capable of avoiding possible conflicts between Tang and Ming in the future.

In fact, Qi Guogong also knew that if there was a big conflict between Tang and Ming, it was basically impossible for that person to return to Chang'an and visit Dabao without killing everyone's heads.

Moreover, as long as Datang supports me in restoring the country, I, Tuyuhun, am willing to join Datang. Of course, as long as we know about this kind of thing, it is fine for us to know about it. To the outside world, Tuyuhun is still Tuyuhun.

As for the safety of my Tuyuhun, there is no need for Tang to worry about it, we still have some confidence in this.

Now, it depends on what Datang thinks. "

After finishing speaking, King Qiuci looked at Changsun Wuji, wanting to see his reaction.

"I don't care about other officials." Changsun Wuji shook his head when he saw that he had finished speaking, "Let's go ahead, I really moved my heart, you are right, time can solve all problems, and it can also cause any problems .

So the future is really uncertain.

But there's one thing you haven't thought about.

Even though my Tang Dynasty now supports you to restore Tuyuhun to the country, I have succeeded in restoring Tuyuhun to the country, and I can even keep you Tuyuhun from Daming.

But in the future, the Ming Dynasty will return to Chang'an to visit the Great Treasure, how will you handle yourself with Tuyuhun?
Isn't this tossing for a long time and returning to the original point?

At that time, whether it is you leading Tuyuhun to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, or Murong Shun leading to surrender to the Ming Dynasty, is there any difference?
There is no difference, what is the point of you doing this?

Or, by that time, you have already accumulated enough power to be eligible to fight again? "

Talking about this with King Qiuci, Changsun Wuji felt a little tired.

This old thing is still almost hot.

You can at least impress me, right?

King Qiuci didn't mind, and said with a smile: "To be honest, to me, Tuyuhun, the restoration of the country is actually a joke. We know very well that with Tuyuhun's current strength, the restoration of the country is indeed reluctant.

But the reason for doing this is also very simple, it is to find a place where we, the few Tuyuhun people, can recuperate.

If Murong Shun were to give it away, where would we go?
Unwilling to submit to Da Ming and fight to the death with Da Ming?
It's unrealistic, after all Tuyuhun's bloodline still needs to be passed on.

Even if the country is restored, we will only rest here for a short period of time, and when we are able, we will slowly migrate our tribe to the Far West one after another.

When that day really comes, as long as Datang says a word, our clansmen will all migrate to the Far West. Presumably at that time, my Tuyuhun clansmen should also find us a foothold in the Far West. .

As for the rebellion, with our strength, no matter whether it is Tang or Ming, we can easily quell it with anyone, so how can we have the ability to rebel?
In the final analysis, this piece of land, in the end, is still Datang's land. "

After listening to him, Changsun Wuji nodded.

That's right, no matter if the logic is logical or not, at least it makes sense.

"This matter, I have to report to the court. King Qiuci should go back and wait for the news."

Hearing this, King Kucha was also overjoyed.

Changsun Wuji agreed?
At that moment, King Qiuci stood up and bowed to salute: "This king, on my behalf, has Tuyuhun tens of thousands of people, thank Duke Qi for his life."

Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said, "It's too much, just like what you said, this is indeed the best choice."

After King Qiuci left, Changsun Wuji smiled.

After planning for half a year, they finally pushed them to this point.

King Kucha on the way back also smiled.

After years of waiting, it finally arrived today.