Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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Guo Ye knew that what Du Mozhi said just now was pure nonsense!

Even if Ba Zhuo is nothing, it is still Xue Yantuo's bastard.To kill him himself was to slap Xue Yantuo heavily.It's no wonder that Du Mozhi didn't hate him.

The reason for saying this is nothing more than a temporary reluctance to break up with Datang and give both parties a step up.

However, since Tuo Mozhi was willing to make this gesture, he was also willing to cooperate. Anyway, with Tuo Mozhi's words, Xue Yantuo could no longer use him to kill Bazhuo.

Guo Ye said: "Then I would like to thank Khan for his generosity."

Tuo Mozhi asked: "Duke Qin is an imperial envoy of the Tang Dynasty, what purpose did he bring with him from Tian Khan?"

Guo Yedao: "Goguryeo has repeatedly disobeyed ministers, and His Majesty intends to send troops to conquer. On the border between our Tang Dynasty and your Xue Yantuo, we will deploy some troops. Please also ask the Khan to restrain the tribe and not to cross the border without authorization. Otherwise, if there is any misunderstanding if……"

Having said that, he looked serious and said: "When your Majesty returns to the army, it will be the time when you Xue Yantuo will destroy the country!"

Du Mozhi frowned, and said: "This... please forgive Xiao Wang's reluctance to follow orders!"

Chapter 1837 The Grassland Controversy

Guo Ye said sharply, "Tumozhi, do you dare to disobey the order?"

"Qin Guogong, please calm down, Xiao Wang has a sympathy to report back."

"You speak!"

"Of course I, Xue Yantuo, should obey the will of the Khan. But, alas, I really can't do the will of His Majesty!"

"Oh? Why is that?"

"Our Xue Yantuo's tribe is easy to restrain. However, some bad people profess their vassals to the Tang Dynasty in name, but they secretly have ulterior motives and don't take His Majesty's will seriously. If they pretend to be us Xue Yantuo and disobey His Majesty's edict, we will not Did he die unjustly?"

"Bad guy? Who is the bad guy? Tell me more clearly."

"Of course they are the East Turks. They are in Monan and we are in Mobei. They are very close. If they pretend to be us and invade Datang, we will not be able to tell even if we are covered in mouths!"

"Whether you, Xue Yantuo, did it or not, His Majesty will know for himself. What is clear is clear, and what is turbid is turbid. Khan's words are a bit unfounded."

Du Mozhi shook his head again and again, and said: "I am not worrying about the sky, but planning for a rainy day. If this matter is not resolved, we, Xue Yantuo, dare not obey the edict."

"Then Khan thinks, how should this matter be resolved?"

"The Tang Dynasty and our Xue Yantuo sent troops together to destroy the Eastern Turks. Since then, Monan and Mobei have been united, and it is all our Xue Yantuo. If there is any disturbance in the Tang Dynasty, it must be our Xue Yantuo. God Khan will punish us , I have no complaints!"

"Then what if our Tang Dynasty doesn't agree?"

"That's embarrassing. Although I, Xue Yantuo, fear the majesty of Tian Khan, I am even more afraid of being punished for innocence."

At this point, the negotiations are considered deadlocked.

The East Turks that Tumozhi talked about were completely different from the East Turks under the leadership of Jieli Khan.

The old Eastern Turks were destroyed by the Tang Dynasty a long time ago.And this new East Turkic was a puppet supported by the Tang Dynasty.

Thinking back when Guo Ye captured Jieli Khan and Li Jing led his troops to capture East Turks, it was useless to capture them. It seems that the matter of East Turks was settled in this way.

But how can things be that simple?

Leaving aside some former members of Jieli Khan who hid like mice, the disposal of this grassland is a big trouble.

The army is stationed on the grassland, how much does it cost for this man to eat horse chews?It's okay if the time is short, but Datang's treasury can't stand it if the time is long.

Withdrawing troops is easy, but dealing with the aftermath is difficult.

Once the army withdrew, Xue Yantuo benefited the most.They occupied this grassland and doubled their territory, which is bound to greatly increase their power.

All the busy work of co-authoring Datang is working for Xue Yantuo?

How can that be done!

Finally, His Majesty Li Er came up with a good solution.

After the demise of the Eastern Turks, many prisoners were captured, about one hundred thousand people.These one hundred thousand people were captured by the Tang army once, and they were terrified, and the possibility of resistance was very small.

Ever since, His Majesty Li Er put them back on the East Turkic Grassland to fill the power vacuum on the grassland.

This new East Turkic state is very weak, without the protection of Tang Dynasty, it would have been destroyed by Xue Yantuo long ago.Therefore, being loyal to Datang is considered a good dog of His Majesty Li Er.

At the same time, they also became the thorns in Xue Yantuo's eyes, the thorns in his flesh, and he wanted to pull them out quickly.

Without it, the grassland they occupy is too fat, and their strength is too weak.Just like children holding gold in the busy market, they are simply sorry for their conscience.

The focus of the negotiations between Tuo Mozhi and Guo Ye is now on the East Turks.

What Tumozhi means is that if we want Xue Yantuo to not take advantage of the situation, you Tang Dynasty has to cancel its support for the Eastern Turks and give us that grassland.

And what about Guo Ye?How could he agree to his request? !

Give the Eastern Turkic Grassland to Tumozhi, and within 20 years, his power will surpass that of the original Jieli Khan, and he will become the confidant of the Tang Dynasty.

Guo Ye said in a deep voice: "Let's open the skylight and speak bluntly. Don't you just want the Eastern Turkic Grassland? Let me tell you clearly, it's impossible! If Khan insists on going his own way and annoys the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I'm afraid His Majesty will attack first. You Goguryeo, but you Xue Yantuo."

"Qin Guogong, you have misunderstood. We don't have to ask for the Eastern Turkic Grassland. We just made this request to avoid being framed."

"No matter what Khan's real purpose is, in short, someone like Guo will not agree to your request. If you want the Eastern Turkic Grassland, please bring troops to fetch it!"

Hearing this, Du Mozhi's expression changed first, then he calmed down again.

He laughed dryly, and said, "Mr. Qin, don't be so serious, you scared Xiao Wang! The East Turkic Grassland is a small matter, but it hurts the peace of our two families. How about this, you go around at the foot of Dujun Yu Mountain first, Dispel the anger in your heart. Let's discuss this matter in a few days."

As for the negotiation, it is impossible to finish the negotiation in one day.Guo Ye had already prepared for this, and said: "That's fine, just follow Khan's words."

Tuomozhi pointed to a person beside him, and said: "This is Xue Yantuo's left minister, surnamed Xue Mingqun. He will be in charge of receiving you these two days, just tell him if you have any requirements."

Then, he said to Xue Qun: "Qin Guogong is an angel of the Tang Dynasty. He has a distinguished status. You must receive him wholeheartedly. But if there is a slight incomprehension, if Ben Khan finds out, he will definitely punish you heavily!"

"Khan, don't worry, I will definitely make Qin's guests feel at home!"

"Then you should take Qin Guogong back to the post to rest."

"Yes!"

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Returning to the post with Xue Qun, Guo Ye clasped his fists together and said, "To be honest, Mr. Guo is really tired after driving for so many days. I will rest in the post for the past few days. accompanied."

"Qin Guogong wants to rest, and I don't dare to disturb you. However, Mr. Xue still has an unfeeling request, and you must agree to it."

"Please speak, Mr. Xue."