Chapter 252 Tuyuhun’s Hope

The fifth day.

Finally came to the grassland. According to Li Xiang's idea, he and the grassland also have various fates, but he didn't expect to come so soon. Changsun Wuji had already sent someone to notify Prime Minister Midu. Prime Minister Midu and Li Xiang made an appointment, and Li Xiang was galloping on the grassland at the moment.

Although there are many people in power on the grassland, Li Xiang is not familiar with them. Once there is a tug of war with these people, Chang'an City simply cannot afford to wait, so Li Xiang can only start with Prime Minister Midu, and This person is very smart and doesn't need to say too much.

At this moment, Prime Minister Midu and Tuguhun Khan were also on their way.

Changsun Wuji's subordinate Xiao Zuo was the most trusted person around Prime Minister Midu, but he couldn't care about that much at the moment. When he admitted his identity, Prime Minister Midu was dumbfounded. Many secrets were known to this guy. , the first thought at that time was to chop off his head.

However, the urgent report from the border prevented Prime Minister Midu from doing so. Five days ago, they received news that the Tubo Kingdom on the plateau had dispatched 150,000 troops. Although they were still in the process of gathering, they dispatched so many troops at once. With more troops, the target must be Tuyuhun. Then he received the news that Li Xiang wanted to meet him. Of course, he wanted to meet Li Xiang first.

"What do you mean the devil wants to see us? Does he want us to pay for the territory?"

After the last negotiation, Tuyuhun Khan no longer had the courage. He was much weaker than before and looked more than ten years older than he was.

"Don't worry, Great Khan. I don't think it's that kind of thing. If he wants to cooperate with Tubo, there is no need to travel thousands of miles to attack the grassland. He should have other things to do when he comes to us. We, Tuyuhun, are now at the stage of imminent subjugation. If there is a chance, it should be with that person.”

Prime Minister Midu said very definitely. It is strange to say that he and Li Xiang did not meet often, and most of them were filled with unpleasant things. But when Tuyuhun encountered a desperate situation, he felt that Li Xiang could Give them a way.

"I hope you're right."

Tuyuhun Khan also hoped that Prime Minister Midu was right. During this period of time, the tribes below were fighting against each other, and now the Tubo army appeared again. He really felt a little powerless.

However, internal conflicts can be resolved, because the conflicts over the grassland have gradually decreased recently. However, if the Tubo army were to be strong, they would not be able to stop them based on their current strength. At most, they would not be able to stop them. In just a few months, Tuyuhun will most likely be occupied by the Tubo Kingdom.

"Khan, before we start meeting, I have something to say."

Prime Minister Midu hesitated again and again, and finally had to say this, otherwise the negotiation would easily break down according to Li Xiang's character. The scene of the last negotiation was still vivid in his mind, and the negotiation would be overturned if he disagreed, so Prime Minister Midu You have to have full decision-making authority.

"We have been monarchs and ministers for so many years. There have been good times and bad times, but now at this critical moment, can you not say anything if you have anything to say? Just say it."

There was always suspicion between the two people in the past, but when various conflicts arose in Tuyuhun, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers has been eased a lot. Although the Midu tribe lost a lot of interests in this redistribution, At least Tuyuhun persevered, and Prime Minister Midu also understood this. Without Tuyuhun, the Midu tribe would not be able to continue on. The two sides have a close relationship. It is a pity that other tribes on the grassland do not understand this yet. Today, there are still some tribes Burning flames of war.

"No matter what that devil says to us, we're going to listen to him this time."

After Prime Minister Midu said what he said, Tuyuhun Khan looked confused. He is obviously our enemy. If we obey him in everything, does he want us to obey him even if we die?

"I understand what the Great Khan is worried about, and I won't listen to some extremely rude requests, but when it comes to the situation of various countries, especially our current situation, we have no choice, either to fall to the Tang Dynasty, Or fall to Tubo, which one is better? The Khan should know very well in his heart."

Prime Minister Midu's words hit Tuyuhun Khan's heart like a heavy hammer. A small country could not persist. It can be said that Tuyuhun was able to have such a long period of quiet life because the two surrounding empires were not ready. , now that they have all extended their claws, one can only imagine the days of Tuyuhun.

Either fall to Tubo or fall to the Tang Dynasty...

Tuyuhun Khan kept repeating these two sentences in his mind. He also thought that he could build a big empire and even conquer the two surrounding countries. But no matter whether it was the territory or the people, Tuyuhun and these The two countries are too far apart, so even if I have ambitions, it is impossible to realize that wish.

"The Tubo people are cruel by nature. If we surrender to them, or are occupied by them, then all of us will become their slaves."

Tuyuhun Khan has not been idle in these years. He has sent many people to both countries. Naturally, he also knows how Tubo treats the slaves below, let alone those from the occupied countries. Even Tubo The country's own lower-class people are not living a good life either.

On the other hand, in the Tang Dynasty, the Turkic Khan surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and now he is still living happily in Chang'an City. Although he has no freedom, he at least has enough food and clothing, and can still attend various banquets every day, even if The Turkic people, except for some rebels, are now living on the grasslands, and they have not changed much.

Woo woo woo...

The spies in front blew their horns, indicating that they had discovered an unknown person. This place was close to the place agreed upon by both parties, which meant that Li Xiang and the others had arrived.

Prime Minister Midu silently counted the days in his heart. With the dignity of a prince, this guy was able to come to the grassland in such a short time. He had to eat and sleep in the open air along the way and suffered countless hardships. Such a person is still Li Shimin. His grandson, if he became the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, why would the Tang Dynasty not be prosperous?

Tuyuhun Khan also saw the situation ahead. He was accompanied by thousands of cavalry, but there were only about twenty people around Li Xiang at this moment. Knowing that this was the grassland of Tuyuhun, how could he dare?