There were two envoys from the Tang Dynasty, one in front of the other and one in front of the other. They were both standing at the steps in front of the palace. They were both fat and handsome. They were dressed in silk casual clothes. They didn't look like envoys, but like wealthy businessmen.
This person's appearance is indeed the case. This person's surname is Su, and his given name is Da. He is a businessman of the Tang Dynasty. He only resides in the city of Khotan. He has a wide range of contacts, ranging from the ruler of the country to the common people.
There are very few people who don’t know Fatty Su’s reputation as a good dancer. Of course, that’s all on the surface. In fact, Su Da is one of Li Xian’s secret agents sent to the Western Regions a few years ago. Doing business to make money is just a mission, and more
The important mission is to monitor the activities in the Western Regions. There are many people like him in the major cities in the Western Regions. They are all under the unified control of the Western Regions Branch. As for the deputy envoy, he does not look like an envoy. He just stands there casually.
In front of the palace gate, there was no trace of the usual formality of officials, but there was a lot more of a knight-errant spirit. Surprisingly, this man was Luo Tong!
Luo Tong has been in Khotan City for ten days. Long before Li Xian launched the Qinghai strategy, Luo Tong had quietly sneaked into Khotan City with the help of internal agents, found Fatty Su, and hid the secrets on him.
The imperial edict was handed over to him. After some planning by Fatty Su, the two of them transformed into the principal and deputy envoys of the Tang Dynasty. First, they secretly established a relationship with the crown prince Wei Chizhu, and then took advantage of the opportunity of the Tang army's offensive to Zheng'er.
Bajingdi met with Fu Jianxiong, handed over his credentials, and conveyed Tang Gaozong's promise to Fu Jianxiong and even Khotan. There was only one request, that is, that Fu Jianxiong should act righteously in battle, cooperate inside and outside, and completely defeat the Tibetan army.
The forces of the Western Regions blocked the Kunlun Mountain Pass, the passage through which Tibet entered the Western Regions.
Nervous? Not at all. Luo Tong has always been very courageous. Even if he is in the enemy camp now, Luo Tong is still very relaxed, just because he has absolute confidence in Li Xian's judgment. After all, he has witnessed it with his own eyes over the years.
Having witnessed Li Xian's various miraculous actions, his personal worship of Li Xian has already been deeply rooted in his bones. In his opinion, as long as Li Xian says there is no danger, he will definitely be safe. The current situation
The progress was exactly as Li Xian had expected. Luo Tong had absolute confidence in completing the mission. Therefore, even in the face of this fateful interview, Luo Tong was still very present.
Fatty Su, who looked quite dignified, was very restless at this moment. Although he didn't behave too abnormally, his frequent wiping of sweat revealed the extreme tension in his heart.
"Envoy Su, Deputy Envoy Luo, Xiao Wang is a little late, Haihan, Haihan."
Just as Su Da was getting anxious waiting, Yu Chizhu walked quickly out of the palace alone. Before he even got down the steps, he was already apologizing repeatedly, showing his sincerity.
"Your Highness, you are so polite. I have just arrived. I really don't dare to bother you to come and greet me personally. It's my fault. It's my fault." Su Da, a businessman, said these clichés in a very smooth way, and he did not fail to behave as an envoy to the court.
Generous demeanor.
"Two envoys, please!"
It was related to the overall situation, so Yuchizhu was not in the mood to keep chatting. He smiled lightly, stopped talking nonsense, turned aside, made a "please" gesture, and let Su and Luo into the palace gate.
"Your Highness, how is the situation? Has the King made a decision?"
Suda was full of worries at this moment, but because there were so many guards at the entrance of the palace before, it was hard to ask questions rashly. Now when he walked into the palace, while no one was around, Suda didn't bother to be polite, and hurried straight to the topic. And went.
"Not yet. My father is still hesitating. Does Envoy Su still have any leverage? If he can use it at this time, the matter may be successful." Yuchizhu really wanted to serve the Tang Dynasty, so he said it right. Very straightforward.
"this……"
Su Da is called the envoy, but actually he doesn't know much about the overall situation. He just acts according to the orders. The conditions that can be obtained have already been provided. Now that things have happened, there is no leverage at all. Besides, it was not for Su Da to speak carelessly on such important military and national affairs. Upon hearing Yu Chizhu's question, Su Da was immediately speechless and turned to look at Luo Tong unconsciously.
"Hey, my Highness has only one thing to say to you: I, the Tang Dynasty, always value kindness and benevolence, and we are enemies and friends, but you make your own choice." Luo Tong shrugged his shoulders indifferently, smiled coldly, and gave an answer of "No" s answer.
"Xiao Wang understands. Don't worry, Deputy Luo. Xiao Wang will try his best to fight for it and never let down His Highness King Zhou's good wishes."
Although the purpose of Yu Chizhu's previous question was that he sincerely wanted to get things done, he also had the intention of raising the price by sitting on the ground. At this time, Luo Tong pushed him back so hard that he couldn't help but remain silent for a long time. Then his face became solemn and he made a sincere promise.
"I hope so. My Highness has one more statement. If your country is sincere to the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty will send more than ten thousand elites to guard Nachitai to ensure that your country will not be invaded by Tibet." Luo Tong showed no expression. He nodded and then made a final promise.
"If this is the case, our country will have no worries. My father will definitely be able to make a decision. Two envoys, please!"
When he heard that the Tang Dynasty General had mobilized such a large number of troops to guard the pass, the last trace of worry in Yuchizhu's heart disappeared. He was overjoyed, his face was filled with unconcealable joy, he waved his hands excitedly, and made another " "Please" gesture, Su and Luo saw this and did not show much humility. They walked to the study room silently accompanied by Yu Chizhu.
"Father, the envoy from the Tang Dynasty has arrived."
In the study room, Fu Xiong sat extremely calmly behind him, holding a book and reading with great concentration. He seemed to be in a trance. He didn't even pay attention to the movement next to him, and naturally he "didn't" see it. When the envoys of the Tang Dynasty arrived, Su and Luo were not in a hurry. They just stood aside comfortably and didn't care at all. After a moment of stalemate, Yuchi Zhen couldn't stand it anymore and had to bite the bullet. He stepped forward and reminded him in a low voice.
"Oh? Oops, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Xiao Wang was distracted for a moment and didn't realize that the two envoys had arrived. It's a sin. It's a sin."
After hearing Yu Chizhu's suggestion, Fu Xiong stood up as if waking up from a dream, walked to Su and Luo in a few strides, and apologized with apologetic expressions on his face.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. The Lord's calmness and calmness are very similar to those of the Jin people in the Central Plains. It's really like the collapse of Mount Tai, but his appearance remains unchanged. I admire him, I admire him." Although Su Da has never been an official, he can do business because of his business. Because of this, he had been hanging out in official circles for a long time, so he could understand the meaning behind Fu Jianxiong's pretense of calmness, so he replied with a smile, and his words vaguely pointed out Fu Jianxiong's intention. , it’s nothing more than raising prices.
"Haha, Ambassador Su was joking. Xiao Wang is just enjoying the hardships. The ancestors of your country have said that there is a golden house in the book, and there is a beauty in the book. Xiao Wang just tried to look for it. Look at that
Where has all the gold gone?"
Fu Chaxiong was a powerful person, so he would not be embarrassed because Su Da exposed his intentions on the spot. Instead, he followed Su Da's topic and expanded on it, making it clear that he would not let the eagle see the rabbit. It was obvious.
, in Fujiaxiong’s view, the situation at this time should be that Tang Dynasty was in a hurry, not that Fujiaxiong was anxious. In this case, if it is not easy to knock the bamboo pole, then there will be no store after this village.
"It is amazing that the king knows the scriptures well. However, there is a saying in our country that stealing a chicken will cost you a handful of rice, but I wonder if the king has ever heard of it?" Luo Tong is not as smooth as Su Da.
As soon as he heard that Fu Xiong was going around and around trying to get out, he immediately became angry. He sneered and said something arrogantly.
Luo Tong's words were really hard to listen to. Even a man like Fu Jianxiong, who was as thick as a city wall, was a little bit overwhelmed, but he couldn't get angry easily, so his face immediately became a bit unpleasant. Su Da
Seeing this, he hurriedly smiled and interrupted: "So that the king of the country can know that Su has just received the latest news. General Ashina has led his troops to capture Gaochang City and is moving troops to Loulan to join forces with General Li."
With the troops in place, Loulan is about to fall."
"Oh? Is this happening?"
Fu Xiong had not received this military report. When he heard that Ashina Daozhen and Li Jinxing had joined forces in Loulan, he was immediately shocked. He did not bother to argue with Luo Tong, and asked in confusion - Tang Jun's
Fu Jianxiong knew the combat effectiveness well. He originally thought that it was unlikely that the Tang army would be able to join forces before this winter, so he was not in a hurry to express his position. However, he never expected that such a strong city as Gaochang would
They couldn't hold it down for three days. Once the two Tang armies join forces now, the little Loulan may not be able to withstand the Tang army's front. Once the Tang army's northern route is stable, they will be able to immediately deal with him in Khotan.
Country, under this situation, how could Fu Xiong remain calm and composed?
"It's true!"
Suda did not explain the source of the news, but nodded with great certainty and answered with a happy face.
"Father, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has promised that once I can raise the flag of justice in Khotan, he will send 10,000 elite troops to guard the Nachitai Pass. If this happens, I will have nothing to worry about in Khotan!" Seeing that my old father was slightly confused,
Yuchizhu, who was already determined to defect to the Tang Dynasty, would not let go of this opportunity to make suggestions. As soon as Su Da finished speaking, he stood up from the side and hurriedly added a handful of firewood.
"Father, you can't hesitate any longer. Let's fight. Those dogs are nothing. We'll talk about it after we kill them!" Seeing his brother express his stance, Yuchi was not willing to lag behind. He took a step forward and stood side by side with his brother, with an excited expression on his face.
The ground shouted.
"Well……"
Fu Xiong's heart was already in chaos, and when he was disturbed by the news brought by Yu Chizhu, it became even more chaotic. He was about to say yes, but when he thought about the consequences of failure, he decided to agree again.
The words were swallowed back into his stomach, his face changed as he kept mumbling, and he was speechless for a long time...