Chapter 47: Looking at the Countryside

Xue Chongxun asked the Xicheng official where Zhang Renyuan died, and the officials took him to the Ximen Qiao Tower.

It is very quiet now. There are no people in the building, only a few guards on duty stand on the city wall.

A civil servant said: That night, General Manager Zhang was here. I was on duty in the yamen downstairs and heard a sound of flute.

Xue Chongxun walked back and forth on the archway, then stood beside the arrow hole and looked out, and asked casually: Where did the sound of the flute come from? Was it played by Zhang Renyuan?

The civil servant frowned and thought for a while: I didn't hear clearly... I can't remember it very clearly.

Xue Chongxun walked a few steps and became interested in poetry, and then chanted: The shadow of the Yinshan Mountain is like snow, and the moon is like frost outside the city.I don’t know where to blow the reed tube, and I’ll send people all my eyes to my hometown overnight.

As soon as he finished reciting, he heard Wang Changling's voice saying: Xue Lang's poem is very good.

When he looked back, he saw that his subordinates had all come up, he smiled with a cheeky smile: It's really unhappy to get Shao Bo to praise the good poems.

The civil servants in Xicheng next to him were also forced to take a few words. Xue Chongxun remembered another incident and asked him: After I entered the city, I saw the military and civilians performing their duties in an orderly manner. Are these arranged by Mr. Li?

The civil servant said: That's right, Mr. Li told us that although the Turkic soldiers retreated, they were still south of Yinshan. The light troops arrived in less than a day, so they could not be careless. They should clear the roads as soon as possible to repair the city defense.

Not bad... Xue Chongxun showed a forced smile on his face, thinking about something, and then smiled, "It's great."

At this time, Wang Changling said: Xue Lang, there are two things.First, when Chang'an came, the letter was passing through the official road. I thought it was a official document and it was just a mess. I didn't expect it was Xue Lang's letter. I promise not to read two lines, please forgive me.The second thing is that the envoy He Xu and others are going to return, and the son of Mochu Khan, Yang Wozhi and others are also going to join the Tang Dynasty.

Where is the letter?

Xue Chongxun reached out to ask for it.

Wang Changling hurriedly handed the letter from his sleeve. Seeing that he asked about his private matter first, he couldn't help but remind him: The Turks had a reply so quickly, it was obvious that the conditions we offered were too generous...

Xue Chongxun nodded: Mochuo seems very moved.

Wang Changling said: The Turks’ submission on the surface is not our whole journey. The trend of one thing rising and the other is growing. Is it too much to fund one billion yuan every year?

Xue Chongxun suddenly said seriously: Of course, you can not give it to him or you can disagree, but they will definitely go to Hebei to harass him.As long as a state is captured, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people will be inhumanely ravaged, can I say it’s okay? I think it’s better to give money. Although the court is short of money at the moment, it can use the tea, grain, iron and salt they need to pay for it.Grain can be planted again, money can be accumulated again, and population losses cannot be as fast as grass growth, and life is the most important thing.

Zhang Jiuling said: What Xue Lang said is not bad. Although the enemy is not very glorious, it avoids war and casualties between officials and the people. The gentry and the people should also praise it.And according to my guess, Mo Chuan had money and food, and probably had to go north to deal with the Tielite tribes. It would be a good move to divert the waters and divert the north.

After hearing Xue Chongxun's words, Wang Changling was quickly convinced and said with relief: Xue Lang can think of the difficulties of the people, which is a blessing for all the people.

Xue Chongxun said: If Zhang said he would not transfer troops and grain, I would have killed Mochuo this time, and why would he talk about peace with him?The imperial court granted me the title of "Shanyu Road Military Chief" and it was obvious that I wanted to make peace. How could I ignore the strategies of the Political Affairs Hall and do my own thing?

The staff immediately had nothing to say.Xue Chongxun looked around and walked to the seat where Zhang Renyuan once sat down, and read it with his home book.

That night, Zhang Renyuan's head was cut off, and he sat in the place where Xue Chongxun was sitting now.

The blood has been wiped clean. Maybe if you look carefully, you can find some solidified blood stains in the gaps in the wooden board.

He opened the letter and read the beginning, which was written in the name of Princess Yuyao (Li Yan'er). At this time, the letter formats were all the first line to report the identity name of the writer.

However, he guessed that this letter was definitely not written by Li Yan'er alone, and Sun and others must have participated. It is not easy to write a letter from afar, and it is very classical Chinese to use words and sentences.

Seeing the letter from home, Xue Chongxun also felt a little more homesick.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered that Li Yan'er had been pregnant for a long time. Has she given birth?

He hurriedly browsed the entire content of the letter, only to make him feel at ease about the state affairs (Sun's tone), and did not mention the matter of having a child.

Mostly not produced yet...

Xue Chongxun lowered his head and recalled the days. After counting, he found that it had been about eight months since August last year to early April.

He heard that ten months of pregnancy refers to only twenty-eight days per month, but in fact, less than ten months, usually only nine months...

Xue Chongxun's thoughts were disturbed like this and he was completely out of control. He no longer wanted to fight any war, he just wanted to go back soon.He had never been a father, and he was a little fresh and curious at this time.

After a long time, he looked up and suddenly saw his subordinates looking at him. Then he came to his senses from his reverie and said: Go and prepare, wait until the son of the Turkic Khan comes and receives it according to the etiquette he should have.

yes.

Everyone agreed and had to retreat.

Xue Chongxun, a man from Yang Wozhi, was not familiar with him, but I heard that he was a proton in Chang'an for a long time. The Tang Dynasty was quite generous. Protons were just a decoration, and even if the war started, they would not do anything to them. It was very safe.

……

The next day, Yang Wozhi and others came, with some slaves and guards around.

This guy has no pressure and probably feels that it is impossible for him to be in danger of life.

But at this time Xue Chongxun really didn't want to do anything to him.

Xue Chongxun met the Turkic envoy in the simple and low-rise government office in Xicheng. When he first met Yang Wozhi, he was very surprised because the Turkic man looked like a Han person at first glance.

Only when I get closer can I find that his appearance is somewhat different from that of ordinary Han people.

Yang Iron wears a matte head and a long lapel robe. Even the details such as the ornaments are no different from those of the scholars and officials.When he walked into the hall, he clasped his fists skillfully and said with a smile: Turkic envoy visited the King of Jin in the Tang Dynasty.

Xue Chongxun laughed and bowed her hands and said casually: I'm lucky to meet, please take your seat.

Yang Wozhi took the robe elegantly and sat calmly on the chair beside him. When he saw Xue Chongxun picking up the tea cup, he took the cup on the table and put it in front of his nose and smelled the fragrance of tea with great pleasure.

Xue Chongxun looked at him with a funny look and pretended to behave. He took a teacup and took a sip, then put it aside and said: The conditions for the Tang envoy to go to the Turkic Camp are my conditions. The number is already very generous. If we don’t bargain, we can do it, and if it is okay or not, it will be over.

When Yang Wozhi heard this, he was shocked. He suddenly heard such a way of negotiation. He was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he slowly said in a pure Guanzhong accent: The King of Jin is indeed a refreshing person... Khan is very happy about the King of Jin's sincerity and alliance, but some details need to be discussed, which is also one of my missions in this trip.

Wang Changling, behind Xue Chongxun, whispered to his friend Zhang Jiuling: Turks are always greedy and never content.

Yang I coughed and cleared his throat and said: Four small matters, let’s discuss in Xicheng and first draft a report, and then we will exchange the official letter of national letter when we arrive in Chang'an.After receiving the accurate letter written by King Jin, Khan could retreat and stop the troops and rebuild harmony...

This is not a united state.

Wang Changling couldn't help but remind that the Turkic soldiers were defeated by the King of Jin a few days ago and were forced to retreat to Yinshan.What the envoy just said meant that if we don’t draft a note, we won’t withdraw our troops?

Yang Wozhi was immediately embarrassed: I don’t mean this!However, our country is very short of things. Since we need to make peace, of course we hope to negotiate earlier and wait for the King of Jin to fund some food, grass, tea and salt soon.This is also one of the four sections I mentioned. I hope the Tang Dynasty will support the first batch of property as soon as possible. If we repair it, we will stop the army. Khan can't lead the army without trust and robbery immediately, right?

Seeing Xue Chongxun silent, Yang Wozhi did not immediately express his objection, and said: Three other things: First, I hope the Tang Dynasty will return the bodies of the captured Turkic soldiers and my brother and Otle who entered the Guanzhong area; Second, Khan wanted to become a relative of the Tang Dynasty and asked the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to marry the princess to the royal court; Third, I will give us a help for the first year of this year to overcome the difficulties (actually, I want to launch a new war against Tiele).

After he said the conditions, Wang Changling was the first to get angry and suddenly looked angry. The most unacceptable thing was to return the prisoners. Those people went to attack the palace, and they were simply unforgivable. It was a bit of a shame to be released without any guilt.

Yang Izhi glanced at Wang Changling's face and looked at Xue Chongxun again, but when he saw that Xue Chongxun was still calm, he was thinking about something.

At this time, Xue Chongxun looked up and said: I can't agree to your request.The Turks stolen from Guanzhong were the laws of the Tang Dynasty, and they should be punished according to the law; my opinion in the court was against the policy of marriage and nationality. If you asked me to come forward to discuss marriage, the court officials should avoid swaying their positions; if all aid is paid in one year, the treasury cannot afford it, and the taxes this year are confiscated.As for giving you a batch of food and grass as soon as possible, it is nonsense. The Turkic soldiers have just entered the Tang territory to kill and loot our people, but the cavalry is still south of Yinshan and have not officially reached an alliance. How can I send food and grass to you?People in the world must not criticize the enemy?

Maybe he refused too directly, Yang Wozhi's expression was a little ugly, and his previous pretended calm and free manners had disappeared. His deliberate temperament was indeed only learned from the outside.

The meaning of King Jin is not available for any room for negotiation?Yang Wozhi asked.

Xue Chongxun said calmly: If you are harmonious, you will benefit from both sides. If you are not harmonious, you will continue to fight. What is there to discuss?If you can't make the decision, send a message to the Turkic Khan's camp as soon as possible.

Xue Chongxun's tone was stiff. Seeing that there was no progress in continuing the conversation, Yang Wozhi stood up and said goodbye.

After Yang Wozhi and others went out, Zhang Jiuling said: The Turks will definitely agree to our conditions. They are short of food now, so it is not a best idea to continue to move into and harass Hebei.Zhang Ren's will also be destroyed. The benefits of peace talks between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty were the result they wanted, so we don't have to give in.