Chapter Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Great Powers Playing Chess
Theoretically speaking, for the Tang Dynasty, both Tubo and Tuyuhun were enemies.
Needless to say, Tubo has been in constant conflict with Tubo since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Tuyuhun, known as a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, actually looted and massacred the borders of the Tang Dynasty for many years.
After being questioned in Chang'an, Tuyuhun Khan confessed his guilt with a look of panic. He confessed happily, but never changed his mind. Such a vassal country was stuck on the main road of the Silk Road. Can the Tang Dynasty feel at ease?
The Tibetan invasion of Tuyuhun was a crisis, but the crisis may also be a turning point.
While the two countries were at war, Datang intervened forcefully. No one could get a hold of this land. Datang wanted it.
This was the ultimate goal of Li Qinzai's mission.
Although Zhong Cong thought the negotiation was difficult, for Li Qinzai, the negotiation was actually equally difficult.
It would be easy to swallow up the land of Tuyuhun, but it would not be so easy for the Tang Dynasty to hold on to morality while swallowing it up.
"Your Majesty, the battle between Tubo and Tuyuhun is a matter between our two countries. Please do not interfere in the Tang Dynasty. Tubo and the Tang Dynasty have been good neighbors for many years and do not want to meet the Tang Dynasty on the battlefield." Lun Zhongcong said solemnly.
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Li Qinzai raised two fingers and said forcefully: "Two options, Tubo withdraws its troops, or Tang Dynasty sends troops. There is no third option, you choose it yourself."
Lun Zhongcong said with a gloomy face: "Why should your envoy be so aggressive? Don't you think the Tang Dynasty is too overbearing?"
Li Qinzai sneered: "Isn't it ridiculous that the word 'tyrannical' came out of the mouth of the Tibetan envoy? You invaded Tuyuhun for no reason, burned, killed and looted their land, and now you accuse the Tang Dynasty of being overbearing?"
Lun Zhongcong emphasized: "I said, this is a matter between Tubo and Tuyuhun!"
Li Qinzai sighed and said: "There is no point in arguing. I don't want to waste my words. The two choices just made were sent to tell the Tibetan Prime Minister. This is the attitude of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
Lun Zhongcong took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your envoy, are you going to bring the Tang Dynasty into the flames of war? Aren't you afraid of becoming the Tang Dynasty's eternal sinner?"
Li Qinzai pointed at him: "I don't have a good temper. I've never done anything like killing envoys. Please be careful what you say and don't make me angry."
Lun Zhongcong was horrified. He had been so involved just now that he forgot that the guy in front of him had actually killed the Tibetan envoys.
Princess Honghua from the side spoke insidiously: "Why don't you kill the Tibetan envoy now, Mr. Li? If one envoy kills another, there will be two. This envoy dares to humiliate Mr. Li, and we will never spare him."
Li Qinzai glanced at her and said, "Young girls don't look like good people..."
Princess Honghua poked the fire with sadness, but Lun Zhongcong suddenly straightened his clothes and bowed to Li Qinzai.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I was rude just now. I will be careful about what I say in the future."
Li Qinzai and Princess Honghua were stunned.
This... was he so quick to admit his mistake? He was not mentally prepared at all, and he was both tough and cowardly. It made people really unable to have murderous intentions.
After a long silence, Li Qinzai sighed quietly: "I still like your unruly look just now..."
"No, I was wrong.
But my attitude is just wrong, and Tubo’s principles will not be compromised in the slightest."
Princess Honghua snorted coldly, curled her lips and said: "Coward! How could Lu Dongzan send a coward like you here."
Lun Zhongcong smiled and said: "Your Royal Highness, envoys of a country do not need to charge into battle. It is the duty of an envoy to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens for the country."
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After leaving the Governor's Mansion, Lun Zhongcong and Princess Honghua walked out side by side. After walking down the stone steps of the Governor's Mansion, Lun Zhongcong suddenly smiled at Princess Honghua.
Princess Honghua frowned: "Why are you laughing?"
Lun Zhongcong said calmly: "I'm laughing at you, Tuyuhun, for not knowing what he can do."
Princess Honghua had murderous intent in her eyes: "As for Zhong Cong, don't think that I won't dare to kill you in Liangzhou City. You are an envoy, and I am also an envoy. Whatever Li Qinzai can do, I can do the same."
Lun Zhongcong sneered and said: "Whether you kill me or not, my husband Nuohebo Khan will lose Tuyuhun forever."
Princess Honghua was furious: "What do you mean?"
"The Tang Dynasty and Tubo are the great powers in the world. Tuyuhun is nothing more than a barren nomadic land. In name, you are a vassal of the Tang State, but in fact you are engaged in plundering the land. Your relationship with the Tang Dynasty cannot be considered friendly."
"Now that our Tibetan army is overwhelming, do you think that if the Tang Kingdom helps you send troops, Nuohebo's throne will be regained? Haha, you are too naive."
Lun Zhongcong's face grew colder and he said slowly: "Tubo and Tang Dynasty are our opponents in chess. Tuyuhun is nothing more than a chess piece."
"Even if Tubo goes to war with the Tang Dynasty, no matter who is the winner, the land of Tuyuhun will no longer belong to Nuohebo. Your Royal Highness, if you don't understand this, you might as well ask your husband."
"But you are still complacent in Liangzhou City, thinking that Tang State can solve all problems by sending troops to help you. Isn't it ridiculous? Haha!"
"With that said, Your Highness, I'll take my leave."
After saying this, Zhongcong turned around and rode away, leaving Princess Honghua staring at his back with a gloomy face. Then she looked up at the lintel of the Governor's Mansion. Her plump breasts rose and fell rapidly, and her face became increasingly gloomy and uncertain.
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Watching the two envoys leave, the smile gradually filled Li Qinzai's eyes.
It’s getting more and more interesting. It’s more fun when there are more people. Can the Three Kingdoms Talks and the combination of vertical and horizontal lines be used for fun?
However, he still had to wait for Chang'an to collect all the food and grass, otherwise Li Qinzai would not dare to play too big.
Although he had more than a thousand three-eyed blunderbuss in his hand, Li Qinzai knew very well that this small amount of force could not change the outcome of the war. It could only have a deterrent effect when it first appeared on the stage, and it would not work after being used a few times.
If all the food and grass are gathered, Chang'an only needs to send 30,000 soldiers and horses, including 10,000 three-eyed muskets, and Li Qinzai can march sideways throughout the northwest.
Sitting alone in the front hall, Li Qinzai pondered for a long time before getting up and walking slowly towards the backyard.uuReading www.uukanshu.com
When he came outside his bedroom door, he suddenly heard a noise. Li Qinzai frowned and stood quietly at the door without making a sound.
After a while, Zi Nu hurriedly walked out of the room and saw Li Qinzai outside the door. Zi Nu couldn't help being shocked, his face instantly turned pale, and then he hurriedly lowered his head to apologize.
"Master, forgive me. I saw that the master's house was a little messy, so I took it upon myself to clean it up..."
Li Qinzai stared at her beautiful face quietly and suddenly smiled: "Excuse me, I still want to thank you. What a sensible girl. She is good-looking, has a good figure, and is so hard-working. It is a pity to be a dancer.
Already..."
"Let's do it this way. Now that it's over, you follow me back to Chang'an, and I'll take you in as my concubine. From now on, you'll follow me to eat well and drink hot food. How about that?"
Zi Nu was startled, and then her pretty face turned red: "Slave... I don't dare to expect such a blessing."
"With your face and figure, you are definitely blessed. Of course, you may feel a little aggrieved when you first enter my house, but it will be over if you endure it..."
Zi Nu said in astonishment: "Small grievance?"
"Well, my mother-in-law is a bit fierce. It doesn't matter. Everything is still under my control. As long as you learn to swim from today on, it won't be a big problem."
"Why should we learn to swim?"
Li Qinzai said angrily: "What a little fool. One day when my mother-in-law throws you into the well, you must learn to save yourself."