Chapter 106 Zhi Ge

The Tang army went north from Heisha City to pursue the defeated Turkic soldiers, and soon discovered a terrifying small hill beside the road, which was built with corpses.

At this time, it was already late autumn. The temperature was low. The climate on the grassland was dry and cold, so that the heads piled up here had not completely rotted. Some eyes were still open in a state of despair, like dead fish eyes, there was a faint stench in the air, and the human face was covered with a layer of sand and gray color. The gray color of the soil increased the breath of death, as if this was not a place for humans to survive.

The soldiers on the road looked at each other, and the people around Xue Chongxun whispered: The one who was killed must be the Han slaves in the Turkic tribe.

Some aides became angry: The Turks are cruel and unkind, and there is no need to treat others!The Turkic prisoners we captured were better off trying to waste food than to cheat them for tooth!

People were filled with righteous indignation, and soon some people agreed: Are the Turks building a "Beijingguan" to show off their martial arts?A defeated country, the one who does this should be my Tang Empire.If the Turkic people and prisoners were built into a capital temple, it would be ten times more spectacular than this, and use Biao’s martial arts to show his skills to intimidate the barbarians.

Zhang Jiuling however said: The word "wu" means "stop the sword". Showing off martial arts is not the way for benevolent people. We don't have to do cruel things like the Turkic barbarians to attract criticism from the world. Please ask the King of Jin to understand.

Xue Chongxun looked angry, and his murderous aura made the people around him feel the biting chill. A person holding the military power and the power of the country in his hands could have the possibility of bleeding when he was angry, so his anger made everyone a little afraid.

The Turkic princess Ashinazhuo, who came with Xue Chongxun, was also bloodless. Seeing the tragic situation in front of her must have been a bad thing her tribe members did. She looked at Xue Chongxun in iron armor from the side, and opened her mouth and couldn't say a word.

At this time, Su Jin also advised: The prince should not commit murder and attack because of his anger, and the lives of thousands of people should not be made hasty. Why not make a decision after a moment of discussion?

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun thought to himself that Zhang Jiuling was a talented person as a prime minister, and he probably thought about it far away.

In addition, Su Jin also advised him, so he calmed down a little...

But what makes him wise is confidence. Victory after victory makes people find true confidence, not arrogance or pride but a kind of confidence in his heart, believing that he can do everything better.

After a while, his mood calmed down and he looked sad and said: "I ordered the bodies and heads of the innocent dead to be transported back to the Tang Dynasty and to return the souls of the dead to their hometowns... We have not been able to protect the people of the heroes, and all we can do is this."

Everyone was moved when they heard this, and even the staff who had been indignant for a tooth to express their agreement.

Seeing this, Xue Chongxun was very satisfied and felt that he had some achievement as an actor. He also thought that sometimes his aggressive aura might not necessarily show his strength. Instead, his benevolence and righteousness, which can better show his invincible power...

Of course, the benevolence and righteousness at this time were just a gesture. Xue Chongxun thought that there were many mines in the north and the mainland. What is the difference between using those prisoners as coolies to squeeze their final value and killing them? The difference is that the former is so that the world can accept it.

The darkness in his heart has never changed, just like a rainy day.

But now his work has undoubtedly become more mature, and he has become increasingly aware that in a high position, he must possess the image of righteousness and benevolent, and showing others positively is the kingly way.

No matter whether you are good or evil in your heart, you must show a good side to the masses.

The success of this attack on the Turks was the practice of this concept. The Turkic Khanate successfully turned into tyranny. The Xue Party’s army fully catered to the interests of the vast majority of people in the north and showed what the Justice Army did.

Xue Chongxun's temporary performance not only made Zhang Jiuling and other wise advisers nodded and praised, but also moved Ashinazhuo next to him without leaving any trace.

Although Ashinazhuo was a Turkic person, seeing Xue Chongxun's sad look of enduring humiliation, he couldn't help but feel sympathy for him and the dead Han people, and even felt that his own tribe was really sorry for the Han people.

Xue Chongxun thought to himself: A war that seems to be just and evil is actually just a battle for living space.

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The army set up camp at night, and Su Jin asked to see Xue Chongxun alone to enter the tent to discuss matters.

Su Jin made a statement: The Turkic soldiers massacred innocent people, why should the prince kill prisoners and repay them?It is a great opportunity to unite all ethnic groups to fight against injustice again.At this time, the situation of the general trend is clear. How can all nations not obey? It is natural for the prince to be respected as the leader.

Xue Chongxun nodded. When he was thinking about it, he suddenly reported that Zhang Jiuling and others were asking for a meeting. He then passed it in and whispered to Su Jin: Don’t mention the matter of the leader.

Su Jin understood and clasped his fists and said: I understand the humble position.

After Zhang Jiuling and others came in, they saw Su Jin and Xue Chongxun alone inside, and they were a little surprised: What is Su's "Shishou" discussing with the King of Jin?

Xue Chongxun said calmly: You advise me to kill prisoners during the day. I agree. If you complain about the debt, you will have the right to repay the debt. You are telling Su Jin that you will join forces to attack the unjust thing again.This time, all ethnic groups in the alliance will definitely be an unprecedented event and trend.

Zhang Jiuling said: But winter is coming soon. The northern tribes rarely send troops to conquer in the cold winter, and the soldiers of the Tang army are even less adaptable to marching in the severe cold.If the troops are mobilized again, I am afraid that the troops will be in trouble and cost a lot... The failure of the Turkic War will cause great damage and it will be difficult for our country to threaten our country. Is it necessary to spend more national strength on the expedition? Please think the King of Jin three times.

Xue Chongxun thought to himself: It’s one thing to fight or not, what I value most is the alliance.Even his close associates did not know much about his calculations, only Su Jin knew them well.

If the climate is not good, there is no need to rush to send troops.The purpose of joining alliances with various ethnic groups and states to fight against the remnants of the Turks can improve the relationship between the surrounding court, and the second is to put the remnants of the Turks into a situation where they are beaten into the water. They are surrounded by allies of the Tang Dynasty. If you have a chance, you may be attacked by other tribes and ask for credit, or you can completely eliminate the Turks' national name without our army's own actions.

Xue Chongxun said.

The ministers agreed and agreed.

After the staff said goodbye, Xue Chongxun asked someone to go to Tuyuhun Camp to invite Murong Xuan over to play chess, and Murong Xuan came happily.

Murong Xuan is only young, and Xue Chongxun is about ten years older than him. However, although this Tuyuhun Khan is young, Xue Chongxun feels very wise, and the two have a good relationship.

The game is a popular Go in the Tang Dynasty. Murong Xuan had just learned it but was able to meet Xue Chongxun’s opponent. Who can make a mistake in the future may not be his opponent.

After a while, Xue Chongxun suddenly asked him: King Khan learned Go, what do you think about this?

Murong Xuan picked up a son and fell down. After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said: The more you win the less, and the more you win the more.

Xue Chongxun praised: Confidant.

After asking questions and answers, silence returned to the big tent, and they played chess quietly, as if they were very attentive.

However, what Murong Xuan thought the most was not the black and white pieces on the chessboard, but was thinking about Xue Chongxun’s implications. Those who are close friends just understand each other without having to tell the truth.

When the chess is over, Xue Chongxun said again: I haven’t been with the princess (Murong Yan) for a long time. Is it okay for her to be in Fuqi City?

Murong Xuan, who was sitting opposite, said slowly: My eldest sister often misses King Jin, and she is worried that I am young. She has not been able to meet King Jin after several attempts. I will advise her not to worry too much about living in Chang'an for some time.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: If she is worried that you are weak in Tuyuhun, she will tell her that I will never stand idly by about the affairs of the Murong family.

Murong Xuan became even more calm when he heard this.

After a while, Xue Chongxun pointed to the chessboard and said: Go is different from the chess in the Western Regions. There is no difference between the same size and size, but the position is different.I remember that the Western Regions chess I played with King Khan, each of them had a leader, which was very interesting.

After hearing this, Murong Xuan suddenly felt something awkward in the sentence. When he looked back, he realized that it was the word "the leader". There is only the king in the Western Regions chess, how can he be called the leader?

He thought in his heart that this was Xue Chongxun’s inappropriate words or was it intentional?

Seeing that Murong Xuan did not answer for a long time and lowered his head to ponder, Xue Chongxun smiled and did not urge him to wait quietly.

After a long time, Murong Xuan finally said calmly: The Tang army won a great victory, and even the Khitans left the Turks and returned. The King of Jin was the leader of the whole game of chess?

Xue Chongxun smiled but refused to answer, and said to him: I am going to invite leaders and envoys of all races to come to the grasslands in the south of the desert to fight against injustice, of course, Tuyuhun Kingdom is one of them.

Murong Xuan said: The enemy of King Jin is naturally the enemy of the Tuyuhun people.

Xue Chongxun was very satisfied after hearing this, so he didn't say it too thoroughly. He didn't want to be mysterious, and there was even more room for maneuver if there was nothing to say.

Murong Xuan returned to the Hunting Camp in Tuyu and secretly summoned his trusted ministers to discuss, saying that the King of Jin suggested that he wanted to be the leader of the alliance, and said the words of playing chess and asked them what they meant.

The ministers said one after another, "Didn't this want the Khan to take the lead in supporting him as the leader of all races and tribes?"

King Jin could not stand up and ask everyone to support him as the leader of the alliance. According to the habits of the Han people, such things must be proposed by others, and they had to pretend to refuse for a few times.

A minister advised: Most of the Khan wanted to support King Jin in this matter, but he had to look far and figure it out before deciding: he and the Li Tang court were not the same thing.If we take the lead this time, our relationship with Li Tang will be extremely difficult to repair in the future.

Another person smiled and said: You don’t ask what’s going on in Chang’an. The Li family is still as powerful as the Xue family?

The man who just made a comment said seriously: Look far away!In the past, Empress Wu Zetian, who was the only one in charge of the Central Plains, became the emperor and founded the country, and finally returned to power Li Tang. Isn’t that possible now?If the Li family regained power, our Tuyuhun would have to make the Tang people feel that Tuyuhun was unfaithful. In their eyes, this kind of thing was more serious than rebelling against the imperial court to harass the enemy. In the Helong area, our nobles would also be discriminated against by the Tang Dynasty's scholars, and their status fell to the third level... There are so many tribes and vassal states in the world, why should we Tuyuhun take the lead?

Murong Xuan thought to himself: Isn’t it clear whether the diplomatic relations between Tuyuhun and the court, the relationship between the Murong family and the Xue family are more important than that of the Murong family?