Chapter 709 One thing at a time

The Western Turk Khan's heart was bleeding at the moment. The price of using these people's heads to end the rumors was really too high, but thinking about Li Xiang's face just now, he had to do this. If not, If we do, it may bring war to the Turks. Can the current Turks withstand the attack of the Tang Dynasty?

As for General Kang Ying, the Western Turkic Khan had long received a secret report. General Kang Ying had close contacts with the generals of the Tang Army. Maybe there were some other things between the two parties, which is not certain.

In addition to what Li Xiang said just now, General Kang Ying is very likely to be his. The army led by this guy is the elite of the entire Western Turks. If he really becomes Li Xiang's people, the war in the Western Turks has just begun. It has already failed.

"Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince still satisfied?"

Hearing what Abalasha said, the Western Turk Khan wanted to go over and give him a slap. Looking at you like a dog slave, who is your master?

But now he doesn't dare to do this. After all, Abalasha bowed her head like this for him. You just went too far in pretending to be awesome, and almost plunged the entire Turks into war. Now let's pretend to be grandson and help you solve this matter. , if you still want to punish me, then who will work for you in the future? I am afraid that there will be no second person in the entire Western Turks.

"Let's just leave it at that. Then we have to start the second thing. You Western Turks cannot station so many troops around Gaochang. If you station so many troops around there, we will station them accordingly. There are also many troops. If there is any conflict between the two sides, who can contain it?"

After listening to Li Xiang's words, Abalasha couldn't turn around for a moment. She originally thought that what she was going to discuss today was the matter of Qi King Li You, but why did she suddenly arrive at the garrison in the border area?

"His Royal Highness, aren't we mainly discussing this matter in the palace today? As for the matters in the border area, otherwise we can do it another day..."

There are plans for some things, so he, as the prime minister, can make the decision. But there is no plan for things in the border areas, so how can he make the decision casually? Moreover, with just a few simple actions, the Western Turkic Khan could not tell himself what he said. If he misunderstood the meaning, it might be a serious crime of beheading.

"The Khan and the Prime Minister are both here, why do we need to change the date? It will be good for all of us to settle the matter today, what do you think, Khan?"

Li Xiang took the edict just now and put it in front of the Western Turk Khan. This edict is of little use until you use the big seal.

The Western Turkic Khan never thought that Li Xiang would turn back. He originally thought that this guy would acquiesce to the current situation. He and Abalasha were discussing in the yard outside, while the Western Turkic Khan was listening in the yard inside. , I really didn’t expect Li Xiang to not follow the routine.

"His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun is right. The border area is not suitable for having so many troops, but we also have to ensure the security of the border area, so I am ready to withdraw 20,000 cavalry."

The Western Turk Khan knew that this opportunity for negotiation was very difficult, and with so many people stationed in the border area, the monthly expenses were not a small amount. General Kang Ying was not trusted now, so he gave the 20,000 royal court cavalry to Withdrawing it can be regarded as getting back a trump card.

"Otherwise, we should withdraw more. You Western Turks have a total of 80,000 troops in the border area. If you don't trust our Tang army, then keep your 20,000 most elite Royal Court cavalry. As for the remaining troops, , I think it would be better to withdraw them all. If they are all in the border areas, the money you spend every month will not be a small amount."

Li Xiang has long seen clearly what the Western Turk Khan is thinking, so he has prepared it for you. Your elite men cannot be withdrawn by me. They must be within the muzzle of our Tang Dynasty. , as long as you keep an eye on your most elite troops, the rest of them won't be able to afford any trouble.

"His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson..."

The Western Turkic Khan was very angry. Are you teaching me how to do things? After all, I am also the Khan of the Western Turks and one of the most powerful people in the entire Western Region. Now you actually do this. Have you really treated us Western Turks like dirt?

"I am also doing this for our bilateral security. If there are too many troops in the border area, it will be difficult to maintain peace between the two sides. When there are more people, there will be more conflicts. One today and one tomorrow. When people die, there will be hatred. Then everyone will have a hard time."

Li Xiang's words were full of danger, but the Western Turkic Khan really did this, fearing that if he didn't agree to Li Xiang, he would enter a state of war. Just now, there was a fight over an issue involving Qi King Li You, and now it has reached the border. With the garrison, it is difficult to guarantee that Li Xiang will not start a war.

"His Royal Highness the Grandson is right. In order to ensure peace on the border between the two sides, this Khan will leave 20,000 elite Royal Cavalry behind, and all the remaining people will be withdrawn."

The Western Turkic Khan gritted his teeth and said that his most elite army was under the threat of the Tang army, but General Kang Ying was able to bring back the other armies. Those people were the elites of General Kang Ying, and they followed him for a long time. Not long ago, if there was a conflict between the Western Turk Khan and General Kang Ying, those people would stand by General Kang Ying's side without hesitation.

Abalasha also discovered that Li Xiang is indeed capable. With just a few words, he planted an unstable factor for the Western Turks. Maybe this unstable factor will plunge the Western Turks into civil war.

In this case, Khan will definitely no longer trust General Kang Ying, and the friendship between the two in the early years will be of little use. Khan will definitely be suspicious of General Kang Ying, thereby dividing the power in General Kang Ying's hands.

But General Kang Ying also comes from a huge tribe, and the internal forces are also very powerful. You want to disperse his subordinates. Do you think this is possible?

No one is a fool these days, and no one wants to be divided more and more. Although the Western Turks are ruled by Khans, the tribes are the closest to each other.

This is the way of governance on the grassland. In normal times, the Khan does not need to care about the lives of each tribe. He only needs to recruit troops from their tribes during wars. However, there must be a prerequisite, that is, your royal court tribe must be the strongest. It's only a matter of talent. This is a bit similar to the Tuyuhun grassland. What Li Xiang has to do now is to stir up your internal movements.