Cui Xinli felt extremely strange and uncoordinated.
The future son-in-law, who was in his late twenties, was leaning on the bedside with an indifferent expression, obviously he had already made a plan, while the cousin who was over fifty years old was frowning and his eyes were twinkling, and he was obviously a little disturbed.
Since entering Beijing the year before last, Cui Xin has gotten to know this young man again and again, but to this day, he is still a little confused... Looking through the history books, such a figure is really rare.
Unlike Li Jing, Cui Xin quite sympathized with Li Shan's heartache just now, and even felt that his temperament... was really a good thing for his daughter in the future.
Li Shan seemed a little tired, so he asked Li Zhaode to take a glass of water and take a few sips before continuing: "We have captured nearly 10,000 war horses this time, leaving you with 4,000. We still need to make up for it in Mayi, and merge with the state road."
Brother Zong sent a letter asking for a good horse..."
Ashina Sheer invaded Xinzhou and set up an ambush to defeat 3,000 Bingzhou cavalry. Later, Zhang Baoxiang led a thousand and five elite cavalry to the north. When he heard that Li Shan had captured nearly 10,000 horses this time, he naturally wanted to make a fortune.
"The rest of the war horses will be sent back to the pass." Li Shan glanced at Li Kai, "The justice of Yongkang County should know that the horses must be returned to the court, and it is impossible to let Daizhou preside over it."
Li Jing was a little disappointed, but he also knew that what the other party said was true. However, for a long time to come, if there were no accidents, there would be no shortage of war horses in Daizhou, but the horse guide was related to the storage of grain.
As if he knew what the other party was thinking, Li Shan continued: "In fact, the business of purchasing good horses through trade will not be cut off. Brother Demou knows this. The main way to buy good horses is Yu Huchun."
"The winery will be left to Brother Demou. If you need to save grain, you can also directly exchange it with Liangju. In addition, Zhang Gongjin's farming should also be effective in the next year. Daizhou's grain and grass should be safe."
Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief. He had already found out the relevant details through Li Kai, but Xia City was not a formal trading place, so it would be understandable if Li Shan took the wine shop back.
"In the battle of Guji Town, Tuli Khan first stopped and did not attack the city vigorously. Then he led his troops northward and watched Jieli Khan's defeat." Li Shan sighed, "Now Brother Demou has naturally guessed it.
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Li Kai smiled and said: "I must have thought that a few months ago, when the Duke of Xihe visited Daidi, he actually signed an alliance with Tuli Khan?"
"Yes, we agreed on an alliance. Before the Turks moved south this time, Tuli Khan wrote a letter saying that the war would begin after May 20th. However, Jieli Khan raised his troops in advance because of the death of his son Yugushe. Tuli Khan also
He was dragged south." Li Shan snorted, "But no matter what, he broke his promise first and attacked."
"When the covenant was signed, the two sides used war horses, cattle, grain, and salt to exchange supplies and share the common interests, but now the situation has changed drastically..."
"Jieli Khan returned with a great defeat. The most elite royal troops under his command suffered heavy losses. Dozens of the Ashina clan were heavily rewarded, either beheaded or captured alive..."
Li Jing listened attentively and suddenly asked: "Is there a letter from Khan Tuli?"
"Yes." Li Shan nodded, "But a letter is not important. I have already replied and asked him to send an envoy. When the time comes, please come with me."
After a pause, Li Shan sighed: "Jieli Khan has been in charge of the Turkic Khanate for several years. He treats foreigners harshly, but reuses foreign leaders. There is dissatisfaction both internally and externally, and there is also a Turkic Khan who wants to fight for power..."
"This time, the Xi tribe and other tribes attacked Yanmen Pass first, and Guji Town was severely damaged, and then the Tiele tribes fled to the west..."
Li Jing naturally understood Li Shan's words. It was hard to say whether Jieli Khan, who had fled back to Wuyuan County, could regain his authority. The distribution of forces on the grassland was likely to change.
"From what the King of Handan has seen, what kind of person is Tuli Khan?"
"He may have great ambitions, but he is not as capable as his father Shibi Khan." Li Shan commented: "But this man can contend with Jieli Khan for many years, and was once expelled and then came back. This shows that he has a strong mind and is unusual.
figure."
Li Jing couldn't help but stick out the tip of his tongue slightly. There may not be a big war in the next one or two years, but while accumulating food and training soldiers and horses, how to provoke civil strife in the Turks will be the top priority.
"We should use time as a spy to find out the inside story, maybe we can support Jie Li?"
Faced with Li Jing's inquiry, Li Shan snorted, "This matter is naturally decided by the individual. How can we discuss it with someone?"
Li Jing sighed. He was almost forced into a desperate situation before, but he finally chose to give in... No, it was not just a concession, he almost completely handed over Daizhou, which he had built with his own hands, into his own hands.
From the command of the Daizhou Army to the official backgrounds of various yamen, from the opened trade routes to the communication channels with key Turkic figures, even the farming and relocation of people started very early...
"I feel so warmly welcomed." Li Jing looked like he was all ears... Come on, let's make some conditions!
Li Shan's expression was indifferent, "Zhang Wu'an, Xue Wanche and Gu Gong are guarding Guji Town, and they are not angry. But after all, they are the King of Qin and the prince loves his general. Please don't punish me."
Li Jing swallowed, are you talking nonsense, okay?!
Not to mention that the whole army knows that you and Zhang Shigui, and Xue Wanche are sworn brothers to Jinlan, you have also said it yourself, those two people have support behind them... Even if Zhang Shigui incited the cavalry that day, and even if Xue Wanche scolded him in person later, how could I dare to
How are they?!
"Yiyang County Duke Liu Shirang is stationed in Shuozhou. This man once killed Yu Sheshe and worked together to defeat Yugu Sheshe in the great victory of Yanmen. Once the Turks come to attack, they will definitely defend Mayi and will not surrender the enemy. But Liu Gong
He is getting stronger with age, has a strong temperament, and may be disrespectful, so please don’t give up.”
Li Jing's face was even more ugly. He just sat back and watched the Turks attack Guji Town... he just couldn't get around it, right?
"Linji County Gong Kanling followed his troops and led the Jianghuai soldiers to the north. Please treat him kindly."
Li Jing swallowed his anger and agreed one by one. These were not conditions for the transaction at all. Even if the other party did not speak, he would do this.
Li Jing was still waiting, and Cui Xin finally had a chance to speak.
"Brother Yao, from your perspective, who is the Duke of Linqing County?"
Li Jing thought for a while and said, "He is brave and powerful, skilled in the art of war, has some amazing skills, and is brave in fighting. He is a famous general."
Cui Xin smiled and said: "Remember that Brother Yao Wang and his daughter have not yet been engaged?"
Li Jing, Li Kai, and Li Zhaode were all stunned. Cui Xin was talking about Li Jing's elder brother, Li Duan and Li Yaowang, who died of illness in the former Sui Dynasty. His young daughter is now in Sanyuan, Yongzhou, and is being raised by the youngest brother Li Zhengming and his wife. This year
Fourteen years old and not yet engaged.
After Li Duan died of illness, Li Jing was the eldest son of Danyang House, so he was naturally in charge.
Li Jing hesitated for a moment before saying: "This matter needs to be discussed with the third, fourth and fifth brothers."
Although he said so, both Li Shan and Cui Xin could see that Li Jing wanted to marry him. Also, Su Dingfang had made meritorious service in this battle and was given the title of Duke of Linqing County. He would definitely be promoted when he returned to the court.
Other than that, he is actually a good match for marriage.
In fact, Li Shan didn't care much about this matter, but Su Dingfang was twenty-seven years old and couldn't afford to delay... Su's mother had urged the marriage many times, so Li Shan simply hugged the grass and beat the rabbit.
With Li Kai's support, Li Shan lay on the bed and whispered: "Let's wait for the other days...to wait for the future."
Everyone present could understand this sentence. Daizhou's matter has come to an end, but it is not the end.