The content of the letter is very simple. Surrender, donate money, and the Gaochang royal family will move back to Chang'an. To put it nicely, it is actually similar to Jieli's treatment. However, Jieli is the king of the East Turks. He can receive courtesy from the general, and the Gaochang royal family
Well, needless to say, it's almost perfect. If it's really placed, it would be pretty good if it can be compared to a marquis.
How come Ju Zhisheng doesn’t understand this?
If Ju Wentai was not in Hou Junji's hands, he would not even hesitate, he would directly chop the messenger and then engage in a trapped beast fight. When the Western Turkic cavalry came over, the problem would be solved.
His analysis was absolutely correct. The Turks were nomadic people and were not used to living in cities. Jieli was considered to be the most fond of cities among the Turkic khans, so he built Dingxiang, but this also led to the collapse of the East.
The decline of the Turks. As a nation on horseback, getting off the horse is tantamount to committing suicide.
To say the least, even if Si Yehu wanted to live in the city, he would not choose Gaochang. The farther east, the better the climate and the richer the vegetation. He would definitely not go to such a big effort to move from a desert to a desert.
Desert, if this were the case, Gaochang would have been destroyed hundreds of years ago.
The location of Gaochang is like a piece of chicken ribs. Small countries envy the merchants it has business with and can smell the meat, but for big countries, who would give up their minds for it? If it is free, then fighting seems to be pointless.
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As for the comings and goings of the Western Turks, the Tang Dynasty was different. If the Tang Dynasty got Gaochang, Gaochang would not be something that could be settled by paying some money and food.
For Ju Zhisheng, nothing is important, what is important is his own throne. Although the Western Turks are barbarians, they can generally allow Ju to continue to secure the position of King of Gaochang; although the Tang Dynasty is of the same ethnic group, they advocate great
The unified Central Plains dynasty may not necessarily allow the Ju family to rule Gaochang. But for the people of Gaochang, it is more beneficial to join the wealthy Tang Dynasty than to join the Western Turks. After all, the Tang Dynasty can provide them with assistance, but the Western Turks will only
Demand tribute from them.
But as rulers, how could the Ju family care about the lives of the people?
But now, Ju Wentai is captured. He is the king of Gaochang and his father. Ju Zhisheng is in trouble as to how to make a decision.
"prince!"
Ju He was the prime minister and assistant minister in Gaochang. Within the court, he was similar to Changsun Wuji of the Tang Dynasty, with a transcendent status. He was also Ju Wentai's cousin and could represent the royal family.
"When Chu and Han were fighting for hegemony in the past, Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, captured the father of Liu Bang, the king of Han, and forced Liu Bang to show up in order to fight with him. Liu Bang said, Xiang Yu, you and I are brothers. Today, you want to cook
Kill my father. You are a human being and an animal in vain! Well, since you have made up your mind, then you can cook it. When it is cooked, don’t forget to share a piece of the soup with me! Then Liu Bang turned his horse and walked away without looking back.
one time."
Ju Zhisheng's expression changed slightly, but he remained silent and listened quietly to Ju He's continued words.
"Everyone looked at Xiang Yu, waiting for his decision. Liu Bang's father, Mrs. Liu, also said, my son is unfilial, King Xiang, please cook me. But Xiang Yu said, your son is ruthless, but Xiang Yu cannot be unjust, so he let him go
Return it to Old Madam Liu."
At this point, everyone roughly understood what Ju He meant. Ju Zhisheng covered his face and cried: "How can I bear it? That's my father!"
Ju He knelt down with all the officials: "Prince, the country of Gaochang is in danger. Please take care of the overall situation. The lives of more than 100,000 people in Gaochang are more important than the life of the king. Prince is so decisive!"
Ju Zhisheng cried: "If I am captured, I will commit suicide and I will not let the Tang people take advantage of it."
Ju He shouted: "Does the prince think that the king does not have such courage and courage? The king is not dead now, but must be controlled by the Tang people. The prince regards the king's great justice and leads the army and the people to fight against the Tang people to the end. Prince, please hurry up
Decide quickly!"
"Prince, please make a quick decision!"
"How can all the ministers endure such pressure? Do you have to force me to be that unfilial person?"
"This is your responsibility as the king of Gaochang! How can you say that the king is unfilial when he is serving the people? For the sake of Gaochang, please make a quick decision!"
The three invitations have been completed, and it will be over if you continue to twist and turn. Ju Zhisheng took away the hand that was covering his face, sighed, and said: "Since you and others have said this, I will not say anything. When the crisis is resolved and the heirs are left,
I will kill myself to follow my father. Come here, tell this king's message to the generals of Tang Dynasty. Gaochang will never be threatened. If you have the ability, let them attack. Gaochang will fight to the end as a whole! It is better to be broken into pieces than to be destroyed!
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Tang army camp.
Hou Junji and Li Ji are sitting in the big tent. Ju Wentai is also here, and he is not kneeling. War is like this, all those who die are cannon fodder. Even if the real big boss is defeated, he will be the best at most.
There are very few prisoners under the rank who actually die. Just like Jie Li, Li Shimin suffered a lifetime of humiliation, but didn't he die in the end? Because letting the defeated live can better show the victor's magnanimity.
The loser will always live in regret and suffer even more.
Hou Junji obviously wanted to enjoy the feeling of being a winner, so he invited Ju Wentai here and let him wait for his fate under his eyes.
But Li Ji did not have such leisure. His character destined him to be very angry at Ju Wentai's behavior: "Ju Wentai, you have traveled thousands of miles to visit His Majesty in the Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty has also treated you with courtesy and thoughtfulness. Not only
I have given you many rewards, and even made your wife Princess Sanyu. You did not want to repay such kindness. Instead, after returning to Gaochang, you went against me, the Tang Dynasty. I have been investigating everything you have done during this time.
It’s clear, it’s simply shameless!”
Ju Wentai smiled and said: "Why is this king so shameless? I am the king of Gaochang, and Gaochang is not under the rule of the Tang Dynasty. Do I still need your permission for what I do?"
When Hou Junji heard this, he immediately became furious: "How dare you, the prisoners below, bark? Believe it or not, I will attack your city with my troops now! Do you want to wait for the Turks to come to save you? Oh, don't worry, they can't save you."
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"It can be saved or it can't be saved, it's not just words." Ju Wentai is also an old fox. He glanced at Li Ji and said with a smile: "From this point of view, General Hou is far inferior to General Li Ji."
"What did you say?!" Hou Junji was furious. He had always been criticized for having a high official position but little merit. Especially compared to someone like Li Ji, who had high merit and low official position, he seemed to be a lucky minister. Hou
Jun Ji was about to beat Ju Wentai, but Li Ji stopped him and sat aside angrily.
Li Ji looked at Ju Wentai and said: "King Gaochang, there is one thing I don't understand. Even if you don't want to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, there is no need for you to surrender to Gaochang. Aren't you afraid of the anger of the Tang Dynasty?"