Liu Jiande didn't know, but in a sense, his guess was not wrong.
If Di Xin wants to win the position of the leader of the Ancient Moon Realm, he must first unify the Ancient Moon Realm and then eliminate all competitors.
Therefore, the covenants signed between the imperial court and foreign nations could only exchange for short-term peace.
From the moment it was signed, this covenant was destined to be torn up.
Even if Emperor Xin doesn't tear it up, if King Cheng completely separates, he will tear up the covenant he made with his own hands.
However, these things will not affect the present for the time being.
Emperor Xin did not explain anything. After confirming that there was no riot among the remnants of the Goguryeo and Uighur tribes, he ended his conversation with Liu Jiande.
The specific operations of the transaction with the remnants of the Huihe people overseas will not be discussed in detail until he agrees.
However, Di Xin did not expect Liu Jiande to think so quickly.
It was only the next day that he made his decision.
It is worth mentioning that in order to prevent his identity from being exposed and let others know that the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Border Pass had appeared in Khan City and had met with the "falling out" King Yu, Liu Jiande lived directly in the palace.
In the old palace, including the guards on duty, they were all people Di Xin could trust. As long as Liu Jiande stayed here, he didn't have to worry about being exposed.
…
The next afternoon.
After lunch, Emperor Xin wanted to take a nap, but then Wei San came in and informed Liu Jiande to meet him.
Di Xin rubbed his forehead, gave up the idea of sleeping, and ordered: "Please come in, Commander Liu Du."
"By the way, go and invite Mr. Zeng and Mr. Yao Luoge."
"yes."
After Wei San exited, Liu Jiande walked in, raised his hands and said, "I have met His Royal Highness King Yu in my humble position."
As soon as he raised his head, he saw the blanket placed aside. He quickly lowered his head again and said, "In my humble duty, I accidentally disturbed His Highness's rest. Please punish me."
"It's just a small thing, don't take it to heart."
Emperor Xin did not punish Liu Jiande, but signaled: "Commander Liu Du, please sit down first and wait until Mr. Zeng and Mr. Yao Luoge arrive."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Liu Jiande handed over his hands and sat down.
When Zeng Hongshen and Yaoluo Ge Tongjian arrived, Han Wu also walked in and put down four new cups of tea one after another.
After taking away the remaining tea that Di Xin had left to cool down, he retreated.
"Gentlemen, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Thank you, Prince Yu."
After asking Zeng Hongshen and Yaoluo Ge Tongjian to sit down, Di Xin looked at Liu Jiande and said, "Mr. Liu, you can talk now."
"But you've already thought about it?"
Liu Jiande nodded slightly.
He was not doubtful that King Yu had guessed the purpose of his coming, otherwise he would not have invited Zeng Hongshen and Yao Luo Ge Tongjian over before talking.
"Your Highness, I have thought about it all night and decided to take on this task."
When Liu Jiande said he was considering it, Di Xin already knew that he was not that repulsive about being a middleman, so the decision was not beyond his expectation.
Di Xin just didn't expect Liu Jiande to make a decision so quickly.
He thought he would have to wait until the last day.
But this is a good thing after all.
Di Xin asked: "Commander Liu Du, have you thought about it?"
He became a little more serious and solemnly warned: "It's okay to refuse now, but once you agree, there will be no room for regrets."
"I've thought about my humble position."
Liu Jiande's answer this time was without much hesitation.
This is what he is like, once he makes a decision, he will never regret it.
"Very good, I really saw it right."
Di Xin laughed a few times and then turned to the topic.
"The Uighur clan is a nomadic clan that split from the Turks. They are also good at cavalry warfare. Although there are only a few thousand people left today, they are still a good fighting force."
"but."
After Di Xin said a "but", he paused and continued: "But the battle for the throne of Dali does not allow foreigners to intervene, so I do not need their help for the time being."
Liu Jiande was stunned and asked: "In that case, what do I need to do for my humble position?"
"To help them recuperate, Capital will find a way to send them the food and supplies they need."
Di Xin said: "Also, if possible, some of the remnants of the Huihe people who have moved into Dali can be sent back in a way that will not easily arouse others' suspicion."
"Your Highness, this..."
Liu Jiande listened for a long time and realized that this did not look like a transaction, but rather like a unilateral grant.
He couldn't help but glance at Yao Luo Ge Tongjian.
Could it be that His Highness Prince Yu was controlled by him in some way?
But Zeng Hongshen, who was sitting in another chair, always made him feel that his guess was unreliable.
Only after he truly broke through to the second realm did he understand the horror of this crippled old man.
Not to mention Yao Luo Ge Tongjian alone.
Liu Jiande suspected that even if he was included, the two innate grand masters might not be able to break through Zeng Hongshen's obstruction and threaten His Royal Highness Prince Yu.
If Zeng Hongshen hadn't been in charge here, he would have been ready to verify his guess.
"It's not what you think."
Di Xin directly pointed out his little thoughts and explained: "My goal is not just the throne of Dali."
He raised his head, his gaze seemed to penetrate the roof, and his plain words contained a domineering tone that everyone could hear.
"My king's journey is the stars and the sea."
Withdrawing his gaze, Di Xin looked at Liu Jiande and said with a smile: "Then the time will come when the remnants of the Huihe tribe need to contribute to this king."
Liu Jiande's face was filled with surprise that could not be concealed.
In his understanding, "Above the Stars" is just an exaggeration, but he can also feel the ambition in His Royal Highness King Yu's heart.
Mortals cannot go to heaven, but crossing the sea is not a problem.
His Royal Highness King Yu is planning to expand the territory of Dali to the Western land on the other side of the sea, so that the saying "the whole world is not the land of the king" will become a reality.
Di Xin stood up and extended his invitation to the three people present.
"Are you willing to accompany me on my journey?"
Seeing His Royal Highness Prince Yu extending his hand, Zeng Hongshen, as Emperor Xin's number one supporter, was naturally the first to express his stance.
He stood up and walked to Di Xin, holding his hand on it with yearning for the beautiful world Di Xin once described.
"Wherever Your Highness goes, the old man will also go!"
Liu Jiande's heart also inexplicably felt more heroic than before.
This is what a good man should do in life.
He stood up and took a few steps forward, put his own hand on it, and said solemnly: "I am willing to go to this humble position!"
Di Xin looked at Yao Luo Ge Tongjian, the only one still sitting in his seat.
At this moment, Yao Luo Ge Tongjian also looked shocked.
He had previously thought that His Highness King Yu's so-called unification of the world was just rhetoric, and at most it could only include the continent where Dali is now located within the territory.
The current remnants of the Huihe tribe do not have the strength to take all the tribesmen across the ocean, so even if Prince Yu's goal is just this, he is still ready to persuade the Great Khan and his tribe to agree to the deal.
However, Prince Yu's expression at this moment cannot be faked.
He wants to truly unify the world.
Compared with living an ignoble existence and fighting among the Uighurs, he suddenly felt that such a life seemed more interesting.
"Prince Ruoyu is really so heroic."
For the first time, Yaoluo Ge Tongjian violated his own rules as a human being and stepped forward to hold the fourth hand, showing a smile he had never seen before.