Chapter 276 Arrogant Terms

After a whole hour of tossing, the monument erection ceremony was completed. There were Tibetan troops here, so the ceremony was so grand. In addition to this boundary monument, there were also sixteen pieces of stone in the car behind, and they had to carry all the people along the way. Smash it down, and from this day onwards this place will be officially included in the sphere of influence of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, it does not mean that the Tang Dynasty has begun to rule here, but it is a simple sphere of influence. If Tuyuhun wants to do something, they can still do it, and there is no need to discuss everything with the Tang Dynasty, but at least they will be informed that they will, If the Tang court objects, Tuyuhun will have to change their plan. As a vassal state, this is what you should do, otherwise the Tang Dynasty will not provide you with protection.

"Master Zeng, what is this?"

Midu Khan was about to enjoy the roast mutton, but who knew that Master Zeng took out some other papers, which were written in both languages.

"This is the cost of our country's garrison on the grassland. Everything is borne by you, and the cost of their return home to visit relatives is also borne by you."

Master Zeng spoke not loudly, only the two of them could hear him, but Midu Khan's face was already extremely ugly. Your army is on our land, which is a very shameful thing. Now you are here We are also responsible for all the expenses on this land, and we are even responsible for the money you spend when you go home to visit relatives. Isn't this a bit too much?

Although the amount of money was not a lot, two thousand soldiers only spent hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, which was not a lot of money for Tuyuhun, but if this money spread, it would have a huge impact on Tuyuhun's reputation.

Midu Khan's face was extremely ugly. He only had one idea now, which was to throw all these so-called agreements into the fire, and then point at these people from the Tang Dynasty and curse them.

But when he saw General Huyan, he knew that this would not work. Once he offended the people of the Tang Dynasty, he would have no choice but to turn to the Tubo people. The Tubo people did not make sense at all. Maybe they would directly occupy the entire grassland, not even his current position, so in comparison, the people of Datang could still be a little gentler.

In fact, this is two measures taken. Li Xiang also thought of annexing this place directly like the Tubo people, but it is not allowed at this stage. If we really annex this place, then we will spend time on the grassland. There is too much money, and we may face attacks from the Tuyuhun people every day. After all, we are the invaders.

But if the current method is adopted, it is to slowly suck the blood of Tuguhun so that they will not feel the pain. This is what the common people call slow cutting of the flesh without pain. In the end, they will still be able to enjoy the rights of the victor, and it will not be the same. Let us be deeply involved.

Midu Khan finally understood why Mr. Zeng didn’t take out this agreement just now, and he took it out now just so that he could see General Huyan when he looked up. Under the threat of Tibet, no matter what Tuyuhun must comply with any request made by the Tang Dynasty, unless you want to subjugate the country.

General Huyan gnawed on the leg of lamb angrily, as if the leg of lamb was also Cheng Chumo. The two young generals just now really embarrassed him.

Little did he know that he had also unintentionally helped Datang. If he had known about it, he probably wouldn't have come here to eat any mutton.

"General, as the Protector of the Tuyuhun Protectorate, I will definitely deal with the General frequently in the future. I would like to propose a toast to the General."

After Mr. Zeng settled the matter with Midu Khan, he came to General Huyan's table with his own wine glass. This made General Huyan feel a little puzzled. You people in the Tang Dynasty just had your nostrils turned upward. How could you possibly Come over and toast me?

Although General Huyan doesn't know what kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd, as the Protector of Tuyuhun Protectorate, he is indeed qualified to come and have a drink with you. General Huyan can only raise his own glass. Then drink it all in one gulp.

The grasslands and the Tubo Kingdom have also begun to drink Datang Tiannong. Who makes this kind of wine taste so good? You must know that the price in such a place is at least five times that of Chang'an City. Who makes the shipping cost here? It is relatively expensive, so even though Datang has ordered not to sell it outside, there are still people who are willing to sell it, mainly because the profit is too high.

"General, I just saw your country's military camp in the border area too close to the border. This will be of little benefit to us in the future. The armies of both sides will not be able to conduct training. If a border conflict occurs, it will be very harmful to you and me. There is no benefit at all. How about we demarcate a neutral zone, where both sides are ten miles away from the border, without stationing a single soldier, and each sending officials to supervise it. I wonder what the general thinks?"

As expected, the glass of wine was not that delicious. General Huyan was still holding the glass of wine in his mouth. Master Zeng revealed his true intention. This was for both sides to withdraw their troops from the border area.

On the surface, this agreement is very fair, but the Tang army has not yet arrived. The Tibetan army has already built military camps near the border. If they retreat backwards, the money they spent will be in vain.

Of course, this is only a superficial drawback. The real drawback is that if the Tang army retreats ten miles, the Tang army will have more preparation time. From the Tang army to the border, it is almost a flat plain, but if the Tubo army retreats ten miles, They have to cross mountains and ridges when they come here.

"this matter……"

"The general can refuse. If the general refuses, it means that we can't communicate with each other. Then I will make a drunken statement and say that there is nothing to discuss between us."

Although Lord Zeng is a man of letters, he is also very good at talking. There must be troubles everywhere in the border area between the two countries. I have proposed a seemingly fair agreement. If you don't agree, it means you have closed the door to dialogue. , no matter what happens in the future, you will not be able to continue talking to me.

General Huyan is also a man of his word in Tubo. Everyone, including Songtsan cadres, respects him very much. When have I ever eaten such bird air, I will immediately slam the table and immediately think of the ballistae of the Tang Dynasty. This thing is so powerful. If there really is a falling out today, and they fire two rounds of volleys at our military camp, what will be left of our military camp?