"What did you say! The Western Turks withdrew their troops?" Yi Nan looked at the scout who reported the news in disbelief.
Yi Nan was pleasantly surprised at first, but soon felt that something was wrong.
The Western Turks did not retreat even when the Tang Dynasty sent reinforcements, which shows that they are very determined to unify the grassland.
If the Western Turks were defeated and retreated, Yi Nan would understand. However, the Western Turks had just won a great victory yesterday, and at this time Xue Yantuo was already at the end of his strength. As long as he continued to attack, he might not be able to withstand it.
The Western Turks are retreating at this time. Is there some conspiracy?
"Great Khan, could it be that the Tang Dynasty's surprise troops raided the rear of the Western Turks? Did the Western Turks choose to retreat?" Solange guessed.
Yi Nan's eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, that should be the case."
Apart from this, he really couldn't think of any reason for the Western Turks to retreat.
"Haha, it seems that I have to thank Manager Lin." Yi Nan looked happy.
The Western Turks put a lot of pressure on him and made him see the internal problems in Xue Yantuo. However, the Western Turks had been attacking before, so he did not dare to let go and rectify the internal situation.
Now that the Western Turks have retreated, he will have enough time to reorganize his internal affairs. If the Western Turks invade next time, he will have the confidence to fight against the Western Turks.
"Khan, I think we should go and thank you in person." Solange said.
Yi Nan was stunned and said with some displeasure: "What if Ben Khan goes to see him at this time and he asks Ben Khan for the remaining cattle, sheep and horses?"
It's not that he wants to break the contract, it's just that he doesn't want to pay for those cattle, sheep and horses.
If I saw Lin Xuan, Lin Xuan said that since the Western Turks have withdrawn, should the Great Khan give me the remaining cattle, sheep and horses? He really doesn't know how to deal with it.
What Yi Nan wanted was to wait until he cleaned up the inside and let the rest of the tribe come out with the remaining part.
And all this takes time, so not only can he not see Lin Xuan for the time being, he even has to avoid Lin Xuan.
Solange came and said: "Great Khan, it is unclear whether the Tang Dynasty's surprise troops raided the rear of the Western Turks, which forced the Western Turks to withdraw their troops. Don't forget, Great Khan, what the Tang people said was that they sent surprise troops to raid the rear of the Western Turks five days later.
, it’s only the fourth day now, plus the time it takes to deliver the news, normally it would take three or four days before we get the news.”
"If the Western Turks retreated because of the Tang Dynasty, it would be okay to give them the rest, but if not, there is no need to give it to them."
Yi Nan thought about it carefully and felt that what Solange said made sense.
He hadn't thought of this before because he couldn't think of any other reasons for the Western Turks to withdraw their troops.
Now it seems that maybe it really has nothing to do with Datang.
In this way, the remaining cattle, sheep and horses can be saved to make up for those he gave to Datang before.
"Solange is truly a wise man to me, Xue Yantuo." Yi Nan praised.
After saying this, Yi Nan didn't waste any time and immediately took Solange to the Tang Army camp.
When Lin Xuan learned that Yi Nan had come in person, he was very confused. Without any time to think about it, he went to the gate of the camp to greet Yi Nan.
"I've seen the Great Khan. If the Great Khan has something to do, just send someone to tell him. Why bother the Great Khan to come over in person?" Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Yi Nan's lips twitched, I sent someone to invite you, but didn't you go too?
"General Manager, I am here to thank you this time."
Because the Western Turks retreated, Yi Nan was in a very good mood, with a smile on his face.
It's just that Yi Nan has lived in the grassland for a long time, and his skin is dark and rough due to the weather and sun. His smile is like a dry chrysanthemum, which is very unappetizing.
"No thanks, Khan. What happened yesterday was just a transaction in the final analysis."
Lin Xuan thought Yi Nan was talking about how he sent troops yesterday to help him hold off his pursuers.
He didn't want to have too much interaction with Yi Nan. Whether it was him or Datang, the positioning of support this time was a transaction.
If he accepted Yi Nan's thanks now, how could he refuse if Yi Nan asked him to send troops to help Xue Yantuo fight against the Western Turks?
Yi Nan waved his hand and said: "That's not what Ben Khan is talking about. The scouts just sent news that the Western Turks have retreated. I think this must be the credit of the Tang Dynasty's extraordinary soldiers, so I came to express my gratitude to the general manager in person. Ben
Khan has already asked people to prepare cattle, sheep and wine, so please don’t be polite, please enjoy."
Lin Xuan didn't listen to the rest of the words at all. Just hearing the news that the Western Turks had withdrawn their troops, Lin Xuan was stunned.
What Yi Nan and the others thought at first was that the surprise troops sent by the Tang Dynasty raided the rear of the Western Turks, which forced the Western Turks to retreat.
But Lin Xuan didn't think about that at all. What he and Yi Nan said was within five days, but in fact he asked Ashina Sher to launch the attack in seven days.
This was Ashina's first battle to join the Tang Dynasty. It was impossible for him to disobey his orders.
Since this was not the reason, the Western Turks had just won a victory and were taking advantage of the victory, so why did they suddenly retreat?
Lin Xuan quickly thought of the possibility that Ni Shu had some physical problem or died of illness, which was why the Western Turks had to withdraw their troops.
This is not impossible. Historically, Nishu died suddenly in the eighth year of Zhenguan. Now it is the seventh year of Zhenguan. Logically speaking, Nishu still has one year to live.
But historically, Nishu did not launch any troops against Xue Yantuo in the seventh year of Zhenguan.
Marching and fighting requires a lot of hard work. After a long time, normal people will feel tired, let alone Nishuo who is sick.
In addition, yesterday he sent troops to intervene and did not allow the Western Turks to take the opportunity to expand the victory. It is not impossible that Nishu died in anger.
Yi Nan saw Lin Xuan standing there stunned, looked at each other with Solange, and smiled.
Judging from Lin Xuan's expression, the Western Turks' retreat had nothing to do with the Tang Dynasty.
Although Yi Nan was a little confused as to why the Western Turks withdrew their troops, the Western Turks did indeed retreat, and their departure had nothing to do with the Tang Dynasty, so he did not have to give the benefits he had promised to the Tang Dynasty.
The original agreement between Xue Yantuo and the Tang Dynasty was that the Tang Dynasty would send troops to assist Xue Yantuo and help Xue Yantuo defeat the Western Turks.
But after Lin Xuan came, he only sent troops yesterday to help Xue Yantuo stop the pursuing troops. The retreat of the Western Turkic troops had nothing to do with the Tang Dynasty, so naturally there was no need to give it.
"General Manager." Yi Nan shouted.
Lin Xuan came back to his senses and said: "I'm sorry, I really can't figure out why the Western Turks retreated at this time. I don't know whether the news that the Khan got the victory is accurate, or whether the Western Turks are plotting something?"
"Impossible. News about the Western Turks keeps coming from the scouts. The latest news is that the Western Turks have broken out of camp. Even if he has any conspiracy, as long as I don't send troops to pursue him, he won't be able to trick me." Yi Nan said confidently.
said.
Rather than saying it is self-confidence, it is better to say that it is caused by the grassland environment.
The grassland is flat, and although there are some hillsides where you can ambush in some places, as Yi Nan said, as long as they don't pursue him, no matter what plot the Western Turks have, it will be useless.
As for the Western Turks deliberately withdrawing their troops to let Xue Yantuo relax his vigilance, and then taking the opportunity to make a sneak attack, that is even more impossible.