Can you drive a wedge between Xue Yantuo and the Western Turks?
Li Chengqian felt a little curious after hearing this.
He asked directly: "What is Master Xiao talking about?"
"It's nothing."
Xiao Rui said: "Some time ago, Xue Yantuo's prince came to our department."
Xue Yantuo’s prince?
Li Chengqian asked: "That prince?"
Xueyantuo Khan Yinan had many children, and weren’t all his children called princes?
"It's Prince Bazhuo."
Xiao Rui said directly: "He wants to purchase a batch of medicine, weapons and other supplies from our department..."
"Are you selling it?"
Li Chengqian stared at Xiao Rui and asked.
You know, among Yi Nan's sons, the most famous one is Bazhuo, the eldest son born to his first wife.
Although this guy has no abilities.
Moreover, in official history, he was still the king of Xue Yantuo’s country’s subjugation.
But this guy is a dangerous existence.
He is not only a careerist, but also a war madman.
According to official history, this guy was the one who directly launched an army to attack the Tang Dynasty after inheriting the throne.
Although he didn't succeed in the end, he was pushed out of the crystal by Li Shimin and lost his head.
But today is different from the past.
If Xiao Rui really sold Datang's weapons to them, wouldn't Datang want to shoot itself in the foot?
Even with the current military strength of the Tang Dynasty, there was no fear of Xue Yantuo.
But it is not good to cause trouble to the people of Tang Dynasty.
"Of course not."
Xiao Rui shook his head and said: "After all, the order given by His Majesty was that weapons could be sold to Xue Yantuo only when Xue Yantuo went to war with the Western Turks."
"Now that the two sides have ceased war, weapons and supplies must naturally be strictly controlled."
"But……"
Xiao Rui looked up at Li Chengqian and said, "After thinking about it later, I feel that this matter is not simple."
"Because the scale of his weapons procurement is so large that it is enough to equip an elite team of 100,000 people." "Although I am a civil servant, I don't know how to fight."
"But I also know that the scale of these 100,000 people is only available during a national war."
Xiao Rui continued: "So, I immediately sent someone to Xue Yantuo to find out the news."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes.
He said: "But Yi Nan and Ba Zhuo and his son, one wants to fight and the other wants to make peace?"
"Your Highness knows things like a god."
"Your Highness has already guessed it before I even said anything."
Xiao Rui complimented him and then said: "The news that the official came back from after inquiring is exactly like this."
"It's not just a rift between father and son."
"Even because of the war in the Western Turks, there were scenes of brothers fighting against each other."
"Ba Zhuo and Yi Mang almost caused a large-scale conflict on the east and west fronts of Xue Yantuo."
"Now, the entire Xueyantuo royal family is in a state of chaos."
"Especially Ba Zhuo's side, the recent actions have been quite big."
"He not only took over many tribes in the west of Xueyantuo, but also expanded to the east one after another."
"Look at that, it won't be long before we invade Yimang's territory..."
After hearing these words, Li Chengqian raised his hand and rubbed his chin while saying: "This is indeed a good opportunity..."
"It is said that the two brothers are fighting against each other, but in the final analysis it is just a fight between the crown prince."
"If that's the case..."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Xiao Rui and said, "Do you think we should get involved?"
"this……"
"How can a low-ranking official interfere in such a major military matter?"
Xiao Rui returned to that humble attitude again.
He cupped his hands towards Li Chengqian and said, "Your Highness will just decide..."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but roll his eyes.
This guy's attitude is really annoying.
Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "I forgive you, just say it."
"Well...since His Highness has said this, I can only talk nonsense."
Xiao Rui said: "I think we should intervene at this time."
"oh?"
Li Chengqian asked: "Why?"
"Report to Your Highness."
Xiao Rui said: "My official has already investigated Bazhuo before."
"This person is irritable and suspicious, and has no ambition."
"If Datang can take this opportunity to support it, let it wipe out Yimang."
"We can even point out directly that we in the Tang Dynasty support Ba Zhuo."
"In the future, when he seizes the position of Khan of Xue Yantuo, he will definitely lead Xue Yantuo to fight with the Western Turks again within a few days."
"At that time, the Tang Dynasty could sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers."
After saying that, Xiao Rui's head was raised.
Obviously, this guy had prepared this story a long time ago and was waiting for Li Chengqian to come over and tell him.
After all, wherever there is war, Li Chengqian can be seen.
And He Ye naturally made the world think that Li Chengqian was a complete warmonger.
But is this the case?
Not really.
The reason why Li Chengqian participated in the war was completely out of necessity.
At this moment, after hearing Xiao Rui's words, Li Chengqian nodded and shook his head.
Finally, he simply said: "This plan is not appropriate."
"First of all, you said that Bazhuo is an angry, suspicious and ignorant person."
"Not to mention whether this guy can beat his brother, at least he can't beat his father."
"Yi Nan is not an ordinary character."
"At the beginning, he was also struggling to survive under Jie Li."
"Not only is it thankless for my efforts, but I am often repaired by Jieli."
Li Chengqian said bluntly: "But how did he do it?"
"No He only smiled at Jie Li, and even sent various tributes to make Jie Li happy."
"That look makes me as scared as possible."
"But everyone knows what the outcome will be."
"As soon as the Northern Desert Turks saw their power weakened, they rose up and unified the nine Tiele tribes in one fell swoop."
"He even used Jieli, who had dominated the Northern Desert, to hit the Yinshan Mountains with one shot..."
Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes and said: "Now, Xue Yantuo under his leadership has occupied a territory comparable to half of the Tang Dynasty."
"If such people were simple-minded, how could they do what they do today?"
"And his son, in front of him, is really nothing."
"Maybe I'll be killed by him before I even get close..."
"The second and most important point is."
"You asked about Ba Zhuo, I'm afraid there's something missing."
"This person is not only irritable and suspicious, but also a capricious villain."
"Today the Tang Dynasty supported him, maybe tomorrow he will join forces with the Western Turks to use force against the Tang Dynasty."
"So, these people are useless..."
Hearing what Li Chengqian said, Xiao Rui was stunned.
Obviously, his thinking was a little too simple.
"Your Highness is right..."
He smiled awkwardly and said: "Your Majesty is making fun of me by talking about military affairs on paper."
"No no no."
"What you said still makes sense."
"It's just that we can turn it around a little bit."
"From supporting Ba Zhuo at the beginning, I changed to supporting Yi Mang..."
Li Chengqian raised his lips and said, "As far as I know, he is not a prince born to his wife."
"And the tribes under his command are also much smaller than Bazhuo. Compared with Bazhuo, their foundations are shallower."
"but……"
Li Chengqian suddenly smiled and said: "He is no less cruel than his elder brother."
"So according to me, having such a person as king is the most reassuring thing..."