The Tibetan army did not show up for several days. At this time, 6,000 reinforcements, including heavy armored infantry, arrived at Tuniu Army City. Yao Jin was overjoyed and rushed several miles away to welcome the arrival of the reinforcements.
Six thousand people came on horseback, including a thousand heavy armored infantry, but they rode two horses, one specially used to carry armor and swords, and a logistics supply team composed of thousands of camels.
Bring a lot of supplies.
General Zhang Tuo, the lieutenant general, stepped forward and clasped his fists, smiling: "General Yao, long time no see!"
Yao Jin laughed, stepped forward and hugged the generals one by one, and said with emotion: "I looked forward to the stars and the moon, and finally you are here."
"General Yao is not afraid that we will share the credit?" Zhang Tuo joked.
Yao Jin waved his hand and said, "Don't be afraid. I have a lot of credit, but I'm afraid you won't share it."
Everyone laughed again, and Yao Jin asked everyone to go to the camp to rest. Kang Bao stepped forward and asked: "General Yao, how is the situation of the Tibetan people?"
Everyone respected this Sogdian general who was taciturn, dedicated, and loyal to the governor. Yao Jin solemnly said: "There was a night attack three days ago. We were prepared and shot 346 people.
The Tibetan army suffered a big loss, but there is no sign of the Tibetan army withdrawing in the valley. I guess there will be a big battle. I have been worried for the past two days, but you are here, which is really surprising."
Yao Jin was very honest. He did not hide his lack of strength. The Tuyuhun people may not have the same fighting ability, but the Tubo army was stronger than the Shatuo army. If the Tubo army attacked with about 10,000 people, 3,000 of them would definitely not be able to resist it and they would be defeated.
It doesn't matter, but if he is worried about endangering Ganzhou, then he is a sinner.
Kang Bao nodded, "The governor is also worried that you don't have enough troops, so he sent us to support you. He hopes that we can unite sincerely, thwart the Tibetan army's attempts, and teach them a profound lesson."
Yao Jin said happily: "I am looking forward to seeing Modao Army show off its power again."
"I will definitely not disappoint General Yao!"
Everyone was talking and laughing, and led the army towards the camp.
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At the same time that Kang Bao and other reinforcements arrived at Dadou Bagou, Shatuo's special envoy also arrived in Zhangye to discuss with Guo Song the exchange of prisoners of war. The special envoy was named Zhu Xie Jinman, who was Zhu Xie Jinhai's half-brother.
Ren Jinchang Yehu was responsible for Shatuo's mining, animal husbandry, winemaking, tanning, weapons and other industrial and mining industries, and was equivalent to Shatuo's deputy prime minister.
Zhu Xie Jinman brought more than a dozen of his subordinates, and Guo Song's commander-in-chief Shi Pan Liao and his staff Zhang Qianyi received the Shatuo envoy and his party and arranged for them to live in the post house.
In the military office, Guo Song listened to Zhang Qianyi's report, "Inform the Governor, the other party hopes to allow their people to meet the prisoners of war and confirm their conditions. Both Beizhi and Pan Changshi have agreed to arrange for them to go to the prisoner of war camp early tomorrow morning. In addition,
, the other side’s special envoy wants to meet Zhu Xie Shenglu tonight.”
"What is their relationship?" Guo Song asked.
"It should be a brotherly relationship. Zhu Xie Shenglu is the eldest person of their generation. Even the deceased former Khan Zhu Xie Jinding was two years younger than Zhu Xie Shenglu."
"It seems that Zhu Xie Shenglu is very popular in Shatuo?"
"Indeed, special envoy Zhu Xiejinman said that he is a well-known good old man in Shatuo. I feel that Shatuo Khan seems to be more eager to redeem him from his humble position."
Guo Song walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "I guess Shatuo Khan hopes that he will mediate the conflict between Zhu Xie Jinhai and the Presbyterian Church. This man looks very slippery and good at adapting. He is really a good mediator."
Candidate."
"In this case, we might as well ask for a higher price."
"That's for sure. If the price is too low, wouldn't it be humiliating Zhu Xie Shenglu?"
Guo Song and Zhang Qianyi looked at each other and laughed together.
........
Zhu Xiejinman was about thirty years old, tall and tall, and could be a warrior who could ride a horse to fight. However, what Shatuo lacked was not a warrior, but a civil servant who could govern the country and bring peace to the country. Zhu Xiejinman had to take off his armor.
Wearing soft robes, he became one of the few civil servants in Shatuo.
This time he came to Ganzhou to negotiate the exchange of prisoners of war on the order of the Khan. However, when he was halfway there, he received news of the fall of Jiuquan. He had to wait in Guazhou for further news from the Khan.
Shatuo Khan had only one additional order, asking him to redeem Zhu Xie Shenglu as soon as possible, and did not mention the Jiuquan incident at all.
That night, after Zhu Xie Jinman met with his eldest brother Zhu Xie Shenglu, he talked to Ganzhou officials overnight about redeeming Zhu Xie Shenglu, and suggested that it would be best for Zhu Xie Shenglu to return to Shasha with him.
Tuo.
Pan Liao said with a smile: "Zhu Xie Yehu also saw it. Your eldest brother is treated very well here. He is in a separate house and is basically under house arrest. He has not suffered much. We are also willing to put him back in Shatuo and let him
Go home and reunite with your family as soon as possible, but what we need is your sincerity."
Zhu Xiejin leaned back and said: "I just said that we are willing to exchange two hundred thousand sheep for my brother. This is the price of the grassland in exchange for the chief. We have shown enough sincerity."
Pan Liao shook his head, "As far as we know, Zhu Xie Shenglu has a high status and is respected by people in Shatuo. Although he is not a khan, his status is comparable to a khan. Redeeming him with 200,000 sheep is a treat for him."
For his disrespect, my governor hopes to redeem him with the khan's price."
Zhu Xiejin's face changed. There was no ransom for Khan. If the price had to be marked, it would be at least 500,000 sheep. You must know that Zhu Xie Shenglu's own tribe only had 500,000 sheep.
Sheep, this is tantamount to taking away the entire tribe's property. How can he accept this asking price?
"impossible!"
Zhu Xiejin completely denied, "A maximum of 300,000 sheep is the limit. Any more would be against the rules. Secondly, we cannot bear it."
Pan Liao said calmly: "Rules are made by people. What we set today will become rules in the future. I think it should be flexible. As for the ability to withstand it, Zhu Xie Shenglu often told the soldiers guarding him
, his tribe has one million sheep, and I don’t think it’s much to give half of it. It will recover in a few years. Human life is always worth more than sheep life!”
Zhu Xiejin was full of resentment in his heart. His eldest brother talked nonsense and boasted about himself after drinking all day long. Who doesn't know about his little family fortune?
"One million sheep is definitely an exaggeration. Don't believe it too much. We know that his tribe only has 300,000 sheep at most. He is easy to brag about."
Zhang Qianyi next to him said: "Let's do this! Put Zhu Xie Shenglu and other prisoner exchanges together to calculate the general ledger, and it is likely that a plan acceptable to both sides will come out."
Zhu Xiejin was helpless and could only nod his head and agreed.
.........
The Ganzhou officials said goodbye and left. Zhu Xiejinman was really upset. He never expected that the other party's asking price would be so high, asking for 500,000 sheep. He also realized that he was a little too hasty and was caught by the other party.
This made him feel extremely regretful.
The ransom price promised by the Khan was 300,000 sheep, but the Tang army demanded 500,000 sheep. What should we do?
At this time, his deputy Daru whispered: "Ye Hu, I have an idea for my humble position."
"What do you think?" Zhu Xiejinman looked back at him.
"I went to the prisoner-of-war camp today. There are about 6,500 captured soldiers, but there are 11,000 Han miners in our hands. Including women and children, there are about 15,000 people. That is to say
, we still have room for bargaining with 9,000 people. If one slave is exchanged for 20 sheep, these 9,000 people will be almost 200,000 sheep. After further bargaining, we can make up for 200,000 sheep.
An agreement was reached.”
Zhu Xiejin's eyes lit up, this was a good idea.
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In the outer study room of Guo Song's mansion, Guo Song stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, listening to the reports from Pan Liao and Zhang Qianyi.
Zhang Qianyi bowed and said: "The governor's judgment is correct. Zhu Xie Shenglu is indeed very important to them, even more important than we imagined. It also shows from one side that the conflict between Zhu Xie Jinhai and the Presbyterian Church is acute. They urgently need Zhu Xie
Shenglu will go back to mediate conflicts and prevent internal strife in Shatuo. We can really make full use of Zhuxie Shenglu."
Pan Liao said from the side: "Mr. Zhang and I both agree that we will never compromise on the condition of 500,000 sheep."
Guo Song said slowly for a long time: "Actually, I don't want Shatuo to give out a sheep, as long as Shatuo agrees to let Beiting soldiers and civilians use the road to return eastward."
Speaking of this, Guo Song looked back at the two of them and said, "This is my bottom line for negotiation!"
Pan Liao and Zhang Qianyi looked at each other. They really did not expect that the governor's bottom line in negotiations was to allow the soldiers and civilians of Beiting to return eastward.
Guo Song's eyes were a little sad, "The imperial court does not support us in regaining the Hexi Corridor, and Shatuo still has more than 100,000 troops with strong strength. We simply cannot destroy them in the short term. However, the food shortage for the soldiers and civilians in Beiting is becoming increasingly severe. Maybe
They can't survive this winter. Rather than being destroyed by Shatuo, it's better to let them abandon the isolated city of Tingzhou and return to the Tang Dynasty. Shatuo can also occupy Tingzhou without any blood and leave Huihe speechless. It will be beneficial to both sides. I
I believe Shatuo will definitely agree to this condition."
Pan Liao suddenly became anxious and said quickly: "Commander, give up Tingzhou, the imperial court will hold you accountable."
Guo Song sneered, "The imperial court has given up on Tingzhou a long time ago. Do they have the nerve to pursue the responsibility?"
Next to him, Zhang Qianyi suggested: "This idea of the Governor might as well be reported to the Emperor first and try to get the Emperor's support. There is nothing more to say in the Political Affairs Hall."
Guo Song knew that Li Shi was not a courageous person. Facing the powerful Zhengshitang, he often ended up compromising. If this matter was known by the Zhengshitang, it would be troublesome. Thinking of this, Guo Song said decisively: "This plan
Do it first and then talk about it, I will bear all the consequences caused by it!"