The five thousand cavalry are also personal. If you die, the five thousand cavalry will also die. Even if you don't die, you will die. The five thousand soldiers who are threatened with their lives will not hate you. It is strange to expect them to do it for you.
Revenge yourself?
To control oneself is to control all one's power; to let oneself go is to let go of all one's power.
Latiya knew Liu Zhang's thoughts and his character. She would never leave such a big threat outside. Without taking advantage of such huge benefits, it was really impossible for her to leave. If she insisted on leaving, there would be only death.
One piece.
Latia didn't want to die, so she had to give in and looked at Liu Zhang with resentment: "Liu Zhang..."
"Even if we are a cooperative relationship, you should call me Your Highness the King of Shu. Haven't you seen me calling you Your Majesty all the time?" Liu Zhang said while playing with Latia's piccolo. This was taken off by Latia before taking a bath. Except for the jade material,
It was very expensive. Liu Zhang didn't see anything special about it and gave up researching it.
"Your Majesty, King of Shu." Latiya said four words angrily: "You want me to cooperate with you, yes, but you control me in the hands of your people, how do I know if you will burn bridges?
, kill me after using me?"
"Am I such a despicable person in your heart?" Liu Zhang raised his head and asked.
"Yes." Latia said without hesitation. When he fought with Ma Chao, he tricked Pound over and over again, used Ma Yunlu, and used the refugees from Chang'an to Hanzhong to set up an ambush. Latia can remember these things.
It was crystal clear that the person in front of her was kind at all? She wouldn't believe it even to death.
"Okay, let me tell you this. As long as you are honest and obedient and successfully defeat the Wusun army, I can let you go, but there are several conditions. First, you must first free the five thousand cavalry. Then
The five thousand cavalrymen, whether they were armored, daggers, or horses, were all bought by my Shu merchants."
"But I exchanged those prisoners with the female general and Sanxue Cordyceps." Latia pointed at the tall Su Lan beside her and said. Su Lan lowered his head slightly. To be honest, Su Lan was still a little grateful to Latia.
, he was exiled to Kushan. Kushan was hostile to the Parthian Empire at that time.
If Latiya's people hadn't stolen him from Kushan and sent him to Dahan after seeing his body and agreeing with Liu Zhang's recruitment conditions, he would have died long ago. Moreover, Su Lan was quite satisfied with his current life, and even more so.
Latiya, the original human trafficker, could not bear any ill feelings.
"Shut up." Liu Zhang interrupted Latiya rudely. He continued: "Giving me five thousand cavalry is just one of the conditions. The second condition is that you must give up the hegemony of Yarkand and the standing army of Yarkand."
It cannot exceed three thousand people. The small countries that were defeated by Yarkand before and were defeated by you. For example, countries such as Xiye must restore their royal power.
Third, Yarkand must recognize the power of the Han Dynasty over the Western Regions, and follow the example of the Tianshui Protectorate and the members of the Wuji Academy to join the Western Region Protectorate branch established by the Han Dynasty."
"You..." Latia was too angry to speak.
Liu Zhang was still thinking whether these conditions were enough. Although Latiya herself had magical powers, she would definitely not do it if he were asked to knock out her teeth or cut off her tongue.
And if there are no more five thousand cavalry and Yarkand's standing troops are also reduced, even if Latia has magic, it will not be able to make waves, because even if you can command a lot of poisonous insects, but without the strength of guards, then you will not be able to make waves on the battlefield.
The probability of death was too high, Liu Zhang believed that Latia was not that stupid.
Now the reason why Latia's magic is so powerful is because there are a large number of soldiers to protect her. The enemy can't get close to Latia and will be killed by those poisons. Without the guards, Latia's magic is useless.
Killing Latia is of course the cleanest and most efficient way, but now the Sichuan army really cannot complete the attack on Jingjue Country on its own and needs Latia's assistance. If she wants her to assist, they must make some concessions.
Liu Zhang thought for a while and felt that there was no problem, so he said to Latiya: "There is no room for negotiation on these conditions. If you agree to these conditions, our cooperation will begin immediately. If you do not agree, you can choose to commit suicide."
For some reason, Latia felt particularly disgusted with Liu Zhang talking like this, as if she was in the palm of her hand. This feeling made Latia want to step forward and slap Liu Zhang hard in the face.
But the situation was stronger than the person, so Latiya suppressed the impulse and said to Liu Zhang: "If I agree, will you really let me go in the end? If you turn your back on me then, where can I reason with you?"
"You think I'm despicable, but do you think I'm a person who breaks my word?" Liu Zhang asked.
Latiya was silent, remembering her experience in the Han Dynasty. Although Liu Zhang was a bit despicable and shameless, his words were spitting and nailing. Just like Pang De, he took advantage of others. Even if Pang De was a fierce general, Liu Zhang was still
He was released as promised.
If Liu Zhang really wanted to cross the river and burn the bridge, the conditions he proposed in the end would not be so harsh.
"Okay, I promise you, but cooperation is not necessary. I haven't paid much attention to the little Wusun Army yet." Latiya raised her eyebrows, glanced at the room full of Sichuan Army generals, and said to Liu Zhang disdainfully: "
Wusun's army is strong, and you guys with wine bags and rice bags will definitely not be able to capture Jingjue City. But I, Latia, will capture Jingjue City with ease. I only hope that you will truly keep your word."
"You..." Now it was the Sichuan Army general who was angry. He stepped forward fiercely, but Liu Zhang stretched out his hand to stop him. Liu Zhang said to Latiya in confusion: "Why are you, a little girl, so arrogant? The Wusun Army has an antidote.
Your poisons are of no use to them."
As for Latiya's cavalry, Liu Zhang didn't even bother to mention them. Although they were very strong, they were fighting on a plain. Could they still break through Jingjue City?
"So what if there is an antidote? That's because they haven't seen a real attack by poisonous insects. I want to see how long their medicine can last."
After Latia said that, she turned and left, followed by Qu Lingchen and six skilled soldiers.
Latiya was very depressed about the failure of the Yamaguchi Battle. She did not expect that the Wusun Army, tens of thousands of them, were killed on the way. Not only were they large in number, but they also took their lives, which led to the rapid defeat of the Yarkand Army.
If Yarkand is prepared, the Chinese army protects it well, and then Latiya uses magic on her own, Wusun will not be able to use up any medicine on her, so Latiya has the confidence to conquer Jingjue City in one fell swoop.
Liu Zhang was very happy to see Latia's ability to quickly conquer Jingjue. Latia was in his hands. Of course, the faster he could conquer Jingjue, the better.
"Immediately go and investigate whether the Wusun Army has colluded with Guishang, and send people around Jingjue City to find out the whereabouts of the Yuezhi Empire's army and where they are now.
And how could the Wusun Army led by Mitian be so powerful? As far as I know, the Wusun Army is vulnerable to a single blow. How could there be such a desperate Wusun Army? It would be impossible for the Wusun Army to be so powerful. There is no way the Wusun Army would be defeated.
Those small countries are bullying.
Also, are there any troops coming from Wusun’s own country? As far as I know, Wusun’s own country has more than this army, it should be more than 40,000 people.”
Not being able to know oneself and the enemy really made Liu Zhang a little worried. After setting up the camp, Yarkand's troops were placed on the Sichuan side. After inspecting the barracks to confirm that everything was correct, Liu Zhang called a group of spies, who immediately left after receiving the order.
At this moment, a general walked in: "My Lord, Ye Ke, the brother of General Latiya of the Shache Army, wants to see Latiya. Mrs. Qu asked Mo to ask the Lord if he would like to let them meet."
"No." Liu Zhang said without raising his head. Those prison escapes on TV were just because they allowed relatives to visit. In the end, they brought this and that, and finally let the criminals escape. Liu Zhang would not be fooled.
"But now the Yarkand soldiers are panic-stricken, thinking that Latiya is under house arrest by us. Those Yarkand soldiers are very restless, and those soldiers controlled by Latiya are also very uneasy.
Especially Ye Ke was very excited. He said what happened to Latia, and after using the Shache army, he wanted to kill Latia. Ye Ke said that he could not see Latia and would not listen to any orders from Latia.
Because we held her hostage and sent it out, we still have to attack our army immediately."
"If he really cares about his sister, he won't attack." Liu Zhang said, raised his head and let out a long breath, thinking that this would not work. If the Shache Army does not cooperate, it will be really difficult to handle. First of all, it will not be stable.
The Shache Army and the Sichuan Army have to make great efforts to guard against them, so how can they fight?
Knocked on his forehead and said: "Let's do this, the meeting is allowed, but Ye Ke must be searched, and he cannot bring anything except clothes. Qu Lingchen and our Sichuan Army soldiers must be nearby when the two of them are talking. In addition, during the battle with Wusun
We only have this one chance to talk before we end."
"Yes." The general took the order and left.
At this time, Liu Zhang suddenly thought of a question, could Mi Tian be so smart and be defeated by poison so easily as Latiya said?
…
"Your Majesty, are you being held hostage by them?"
Ye Ke glanced unkindly at Qu Lingchen and the Sichuan soldiers who were standing aside. Qu Lingchen's expression was calm. Latia also wanted to have a private chat with her brother for a while, but Qu Lingchen had Liu Zhang's instructions and refused to leave.
, there is nothing she can do about it.
Latiya's deceit fell flat in front of Liu Zhang too many times, and the scam she made a few years ago was exposed every time. The last time she was deceived on the surface, but even Xiao Furong knew that Liu Zhang fell into the trap on purpose.
Latia knew that even if she had a trembling tongue, she would be of little use in front of an extremely calm pervert like Liu Zhang, so she did not use any deceptive means to get Qu Lingchen to leave.
"That's right." Latiya replied lightly.
"I……"
"sit down."
Latiya stopped Ye Ke, who was about to stand up and get angry, and said to Ye Ke: "Just bring your army. After the battle, he will let me go."
"Is he so kind?" Ye Ke obviously didn't believe that Liu Zhang would let Latiya go easily. Although he didn't understand Liu Zhang, how could a kind person sit in such a high position?
"I believe he will not break his promise." Latia thought for a moment and told Ye Ke about Liu Zhang's conditions. Ye Ke also showed anger, but this anger did not last long.
First of all, he is under the roof now, and his sister is in the hands of the Sichuan Army. It would be good if he could agree to release her. Besides, if it weren't for the Sichuan Army this time, the Shache Army would have been completely wiped out. My sister is already dead, so what conditions can be negotiated?
?
The second point is that Ye Ke himself liked the conditions proposed by Liu Zhang. Unlike his name, Ye Ke had no ambition at all, otherwise he would not have given up the throne to Latia.
The conditions put forward by Liu Zhang were for Yarkand to reduce its troops and give up its hegemony. This echoed Ye Ke's thoughts. Ye Ke felt that guarding one Yarkand was enough, so why fight for hegemony? It was tiring and insecure.
"I hope this King of Shu can keep his word, but..." Ye Ke hesitated for a while, until Latia became a little impatient, and then said: "Sister, I remember when you asked to inherit the throne, when you decided
When you defrauded the Han army of equipment and money, and when you raised troops to attack the first country, Kucha.
You have all said one reason: you hope that the Yarkand Kingdom can have an equal dialogue with the Han army, without the need to send hostages as before, and that the king of Yarkand can not look at the faces of the Han emperor or the princes.
But now..."
Before Ye Ke finished speaking, everyone knew what he was going to say. Now Latiya was controlled by the Han army, and was coerced into attacking Jingjue King City, and had to accept humiliating conditions. This is in line with the "equal dialogue" that Latia said
, it’s really too far apart.
Qu Lingchen on the side was also slightly moved. She really didn't expect that Latia looked twenty years old. She was only eighteen when she first started the army. She had such great ambitions. In comparison, her own ambitions were so big.
He was so young, oh, he had no ambition at all. Now Qu Lingchen felt that as long as he could always be by Liu Zhang's side, he didn't care about anything.
Compared to Latiya, I am really ashamed.
Latiya remained silent for a long time and said, "Brother, please go. I can take care of it myself."
Ye Ke sighed, turned around, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "Brother?" His sister returned to calling him the same name as before. Is that sister back? In contrast, Ye Ke preferred the ghostly one from before.
younger sister.
But Ye Ke looked back at Latia, who lowered her head and showed no expression. Ye Ke just thought it was an illusion, shook his head and left.
Latiya looked at Yeke's back and bit her lip. Many of her thoughts could only be buried in her heart, and she could not say them to anyone. What she said to others must be more high-sounding.
In fact, how can I be so great and ambitious?
…………
Early the next morning, in Jingjue City, Prince Mitian and the Wusun generals discussed matters.
Mo Dalhan stood up and said to Mi Tian: "Your Highness, the origin of this army has been found out."
Mo Dalhan glanced at Mi Tian, who had his eyes closed and said nothing, and then said in a solemn tone: "This army is the expeditionary force of the Han Dynasty, about ten thousand people."
"What? The Han expeditionary force is here? Isn't it east of Bailongdui?" All the Wusun generals were in an uproar. It was incredible. The Sichuan army and the Shache army did not expect to kill the Wusun army halfway. Wusun army
Didn’t the army also not expect that the Han Expeditionary Army would appear halfway. (To be continued)