Li Ji's mind changed rapidly. He believed that Li Mu would not take the wrong aim. Since he was still alive, the most important thing for him was to return to Dingxiang as soon as possible. However, he chose to go to Yanqi, which was farther away, to look for Ni Shu. He must have something.
own purpose.
Logically speaking, there is no use in looking for Nishu. Nishu has lost power in the Western Turks. His people either betrayed him or were used as cannon fodder and died on Siye's journey to the east and west.
Even if Nishu returns to Yanqi, he can't do anything now unless he gets an opportunity
Opportunity?
Li Ji suddenly understood, isn't this opportunity the Tang Dynasty? If the Tang Dynasty can win this battle and let Ni Shu return to the Western Turks, even if Ni Shu doesn't care about his past friendship with Li Shimin, he will
Remember this kindness, in this way, the Western Turks will retreat and peace will be restored between the two countries.
But this matter is like a jigsaw puzzle. The most crucial piece is still missing. How can he get help from the Tang Dynasty? Don't mention his sworn relationship with Li Shimin. If Li Shimin cared about this, he would have sent troops to help him.
What's more, the interests of the country are involved, and the small feelings between individuals are countless. If Niji wants to get help from Datang in this matter, then he must also pay for this war.
Something, and it has to be a key factor.
What could it be?
Li Ji frowned and thought, and suddenly asked: "Did you ask the Turkic soldiers who sent the message who their current leader is?"
The soldier replied: "After asking, he said he was sent by Ashina Zepi."
"Ashna Zepi?" Li Ji tried hard to recall this person, but unfortunately, he didn't think of anything. First, the power of the Western Turks was relatively weak in the Tang Dynasty, and there were no commendable generals. And Ah
Shi Na Zepi had never fought in any wars before. He used to be Ni She's clerk, responsible for collecting and managing seals, etc. He was not very good at fighting, so how could he be famous?
"Fei Ge sent the letter back to Chang'an, asking whoever can recognize the letter in Chang'an to send the letter back as soon as possible."
The soldiers were ordered to do this, and Li Ji said again: "Be kind to the person who sent the message. After a while, he will still be useful!"
The soldier agreed, Li Ji waved his hand, and Li Siwen also resigned. He rubbed his swollen temples and smiled bitterly in his heart, Li Mu, Li Mu, what kind of medicine are you selling in your gourd?
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"Ride my beloved little camel~it will never be stuck in traffic~"
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Li Mu hummed while unbuttoning his pants, facing the sunset in the desert, and peed happily. Although he was very embarrassed during the days when he was kidnapped by Jin Chen, he also learned some skills.
We have a certain understanding of the better ways to survive in the desert, such as the dryness and wetness of the sand dunes on the windward and sheltered sides, where is the best place to rest, etc.
Now that he has this skill, ordinary people are no longer his opponents. Therefore, Li Mu's mentality is not bad now, and things are still within control. Why is he in a bad mood?
Taking out the dried meat given by Zepi, Li Mu lay on the sand dune, enjoying the light and warmth brought by the setting sun. At the same time, he was also wondering whether Zepi was unreliable in his words. Did he think in circles?
If you want to deceive, you are doing one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes, or you are simply plotting against the Tang Dynasty and trying to lure the emperor into a trap.
But no matter how much he thought about it, Li Mu couldn't figure out why Zepi did this. That's why he came here because he wanted to understand that if the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks were to take action, everyone in the Western Regions would be in danger.
At that time, as Yanqi, who was the closest to Gaochang, what was its position on this war?
As the saying goes, those who have gained the right will be helped a lot, while those who have lost the right will have little help. If the countries in the Western Regions feel insecure when mentioning the Tang Dynasty, then even if the Tang Dynasty won this battle, it would have failed in the Western Regions.
Thinking wildly, he was about to go to sleep. The camel lay down next to him and took the initiative to shield him from the wind. Li Mu patted the hump of the camel with satisfaction and was about to go to bed when he suddenly heard the sound of stepping on sand behind him.
Looking back, he saw a young man in ragged clothes, who looked like a member of the Jin family's fleeing army. But when Li Muduo took a closer look, he found that this man was in ragged clothes, but his exposed arms looked very white and tender, like a woman.
Similar.
Li Mu thought of the art of disguise. He got up and stared blankly at the Turkic young man. He suddenly asked, "Are you Jin Chen?"
"Yes." The visitor didn't deny it, he admitted it directly.
Li Mu frowned and said, "Didn't I ask you to run for your lives? How did you keep up with me?"
"After you disappeared that day, I disguised myself and went looking for you. Finally on the way back, I found that you had come out, so I followed you secretly." Jin Chen came over to Li Mu and said, "The road ahead is not good.
Let's go, you need a guide."
"Even if I use a guide, I don't need you!" Li Mu said back, "Jin Chen, I have clearly said that you and I should never see each other again. Could it be that I couldn't express my meaning clearly?
What? I don’t owe you anything, and I don’t want what you owe me. I saved your people, and I also saved you. Now we don’t owe each other anything. You walk on your Yangguan Road, and I walk on my single-plank bridge.
, everyone is well."
Jin Chen felt aggrieved when he saw Li Mu being so heartless, but when he thought of what she had done to Li Mu, the aggrievedness was gone: "Master Hou, there is no need to be angry. I am following you and I only want to help you."
"I don't need your help, I have a map. It's not like I haven't rolled in the desert before, so I need your help?"
Jin Chen sighed and said: "Does the Marquis hate me so much? Can't you forgive me for me being a bully for you?"
"Who wants you to be a cow or a horse?" Li Mu sneered, and said: "Who knows, being able to be a cow or a horse for me, Li Mu, is a blessing he earned in his previous life. I just want to have nothing to do with you anymore. If you don't
If you pester me, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
"Master Hou..."
"Don't call me!" Li Mu decided not to sleep and patted the camel. The camel looked up at him and didn't understand why it was already ready to rest when Li Mu wanted to leave again. But it was still very obedient and shook the sand on its body.
Got up.
Li Mu climbed onto the camel and said to Jin Chen: "If you can keep up with me, I will forgive you for letting you follow me at this time tomorrow. If you can't keep up, it's your own problem, don't blame me."
Before Jin Chen could say anything, Li Mu had already walked forward. Jin Chen gritted his teeth and followed behind without saying anything!