Du Qi said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the Tang dynasty executing Zhangsun Wuji is equivalent to pushing Zhangsun Wuji out as a scapegoat. Maybe the war between Xia Xia and the Tang dynasty was indeed instigated by Zhangsun Wuji. In fact, it takes two to clap. Without Li Shimin's interest, the war would not have happened. It's not appropriate to just put the crime on Zhangsun Wuji. "
"I really don't like Zhangsun Wuji."
"This person has always been against me, against Xia Xia. So every time I win, I will make Zhangsun Wuji kneel and beg for forgiveness to strike a blow to Zhangsun Wuji. "
"Although I do this, I also admire Zhangsun Wuji, because he is a loyal minister of the Tang dynasty."
"He never betrayed the Tang dynasty."
"Maybe his starting point is for personal gain, but it's more for the Tang dynasty."
"What a pity!"
Du Qi shook his head and continued, "Your Majesty, maybe the Tang dynasty did show their sincerity by executing Zhangsun Wuji. But to me, it's far from enough. It's impossible to give up attacking the Tang dynasty just because of one Zhangsun Wuji. If so, I can't explain to the thousands of soldiers of Xia Xia. "
Li Yuan sighed in his heart.
Du Qi, this kid, is really cunning. It's impossible to stop the war just because of Zhangsun Wuji.
There must be real benefits.
Li Yuan said in a deep voice, "Then tell me, what should I do to stop the war and not continue the war?"
Du Qi said, "It's impossible to stop the war."
This sentence made Li Yuan's heart sink, because Zhangsun Wuji had already committed suicide to apologize. If they still couldn't stop the war in the current situation, it was equivalent to saying that Zhangsun Wuji died in vain, which was something Li Yuan absolutely didn't want to see.
Li Yuan took a deep breath and said slowly, "Erlang, the Tang dynasty is willing to cede Guazhou, Shazhou, and Suzhou to you to show our sincerity, and admit that these three states belong to Xia Xia."
"Hahaha …"
Hearing this, Du Qi laughed.
His laughter was filled with mockery.
The moment Li Yuan heard, he understood Du Qi's thoughts. But he did not speak, allowing Du Qi to laugh. After all, he was already aware of these conditions and could predict what the outcome would be.
After Du Qi finished laughing, he said, "Today, Guazhou and Shazhou have been incorporated into the territory of Xia Xia. Apart from that, the vast majority of Suzhou's territory has already been occupied by me. Under this premise, the so-called ceding of territory to Xia Xia is actually pushing the boat with the current to do a favor. Retired Emperor, the style of the Tang dynasty is unacceptable. "
Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "Erlang Du, what exactly do you want? Just say it directly, this old man can give you an answer on behalf of the Emperor."
Du Qi said, "Retired Emperor, I've already said that Mr. Xia doesn't accept peace talks. Since the Tang dynasty had started the war, it was impossible for them to quell the war at will. In the last battle at Niulan Mountain, I've already said that if the Tang dynasty starts a war again, it won't be so easy to quell it. So now, I, Mr. Xia, will not stop the war. "
Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "Do you really want to fight to the death? You know, this is not a good thing for you, Mr. Xia. If the war continues, Mr. Xia may suffer huge losses in the end. "
At this moment, Li Yuan's breathing became more and more rapid.
His mood was very low.
The Tang dynasty was established by him, and he was the founding monarch of the Tang dynasty. He could not watch the Tang dynasty be destroyed like this. This was not allowed to happen, so he must dissuade and facilitate a truce.
Li Yuan stared at Du Qi with burning eyes. There was expectation in his eyes, hoping that Du Qi would not refuse again.
Du Qi looked at Li Yuan and still shook his head.
To tell the truth, Du Qi and Li Yuan's relationship was not bad, to the extent that Li Yuan not only supported him, but also helped him. Unfortunately, in front of the national interest, these favors could only be put in the back.
Li Yuan's heart was even heavier.
Du Qi refused again.
He took a deep breath, put his hands on his knees, and slowly stood up. He walked to the center of the tent with a hunched back, lifted his robe, and directly knelt down, shouting, "Emperor Xia, I beg you to give the Tang dynasty a way out. Whatever conditions you want, just say it. As long as it's allowed, this old man will never refuse. "
At this moment, Li Yuan had already kowtowed and put down all his dignity.
He only asked for a truce.
The Tang dynasty could indeed continue to fight with Mr. Xia to the end. However, the Tang dynasty was in chaos now. If they fought with Du Qi, perhaps both sides would suffer in the end, and maybe they could curb Du Qi's offensive. But Li Yuan was sure that the chaos inside the Tang dynasty could not be suppressed at that time.
Du Qi looked at Li Yuan kneeling on the ground, his mind turning quickly. He suddenly said, "Retired Emperor, is there any change in the situation inside the Tang dynasty?"
Li Yuan's expression suddenly froze.
He guessed it.
Du Qi continued, "At present, although Li Shimin has not broken through Changbai Slope, although he has lost two generals, Li Ji and Qin Qiong, and also lost tens of thousands of troops. But there are still more than 100,000 troops under Li Shimin's command. Although Li Shimin wants to ask for peace, it's not enough to make the Retired Emperor beg for peace like this. There must be turmoil in the Tang dynasty that made you beg for mercy like this. "
Li Yuan said in a deep voice, "The Tang dynasty is indeed in chaos, and many people have started wars."
He believed that this matter could not be hidden from Du Qi. Perhaps Du Qi had not gotten the news now, but Du Qi would certainly get the news about the Tang dynasty in the shortest time.
Therefore, Li Yuan directly admitted it.
Du Qi slightly leaned forward and said in a deep voice, "Retired Emperor, there's a saying that goes like this: beat a drowning dog. The Art of War says that it's to take advantage of the victory and pursue the enemy. Therefore, it's impossible for me to stop the advance of the troops. "
Li Yuan's heart completely sank after listening to it.
Du Qi refused.
What should he do?
Li Yuan propped his hand on the ground and stood up. His eyes gradually turned cold and solemn as he looked at Du Qi and said, "Du Qi, the Tang dynasty is not without the power to fight. The reason why we're asking for peace is because this old man and the Emperor don't want to see the Tang dynasty torn apart. If the Tang dynasty disregards everything, they can still fight you, Xia Xia. Even your Xia Xia will be greatly affected. "
Du Qi said, "You don't need to worry about this, Retired Emperor. I, Xia Xia, am not afraid of war, and I won't be bullied by everyone. At Changbai Slope, I told all the dead soldiers in front of all the officers and soldiers that I will take revenge for them one by one. All the hatred will not be forgotten. Therefore, this war will not be over. The only thing I can promise Retired Emperor's kindness is that even if I destroy the Tang dynasty, I won't lay my hands on the Li family. This, is my promise. "
"Hahaha …"
Li Yuan burst into laughter upon hearing it.
There was disdain in his laughter.
There was even more fighting spirit in his laughter.
Li Yuan's originally slightly hunched back seemed to have completely straightened at this moment. The light in his eyes flickered, and there was a thick fighting spirit. He said in a powerful and resonant voice, "Du Qi, since it's like this, let's wait and see. My Tang dynasty will fight to the death. "
Du Qi stood up and said, "Retired Emperor, my Xia Xia will also fight to the death. This war is related to my Xia Xia's national destiny. If the Tang dynasty wins, it can continue to struggle at death's door. But if the Tang dynasty is defeated, it will be like the Great Sui in the past, a flash in the pan. "
"Farewell!"
After listening, Li Yuan flicked his sleeves and left.
Du Qi looked at Li Yuan's departing back and sighed in his heart. Du Qi was very grateful to Li Yuan, but no matter how great Li Yuan's kindness was to him, it was impossible for Du Qi to let go of the national enmity.
It was impossible for Xia Xia to stop the war.
Otherwise, Du Qi would not be able to explain to the thousands of dead soldiers, let alone convince the officers and soldiers.
This battle had to be fought to the end.
They had to decide who was the better one.
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