Xieli's expression was solemn as he continued, "Especially our Tujue's pasture this year is not good. When winter comes, the Tujue's men will be in a bad situation. Without food, how will they survive the crisis? "
Du Qi said, "It's actually not difficult to solve this problem. Because I still have a condition that I haven't mentioned. The Tang dynasty is willing to open a bazaar at the border of Daizhou to trade with the Tujue. "
"In this way, the Tujue people can use sheep, horses, and even furs to exchange for the Tang dynasty's food, tea leaves, silk, and so on, to ensure that the Tujue people have food to use."
"Trading with each other is mutually beneficial."
"After opening the bazaar, it will be of great help to the stability of the Tujue. At the same time, it will also be beneficial to the border of our Tang dynasty. Such an arrangement is beneficial to both sides. "
Du Qi said, "This is my condition, and also the ultimate purpose of my diplomatic mission this time. Khan, to put it bluntly, what you need to do now, even if you want to start a war with the Tang dynasty, you must first stabilize the internal situation, and then send out troops. "
Khan Xieli nodded.
Du Qi, this kid, was sharp-tongued, he actually spoke the truth.
Although Xieli now wanted to follow Du Qi's words, it was very likely that he would adopt the strategy of stabilizing the internal situation first. But Xieli was not an ordinary person, he had his own judgment and plan.
Du Qi continued, "Khan, but to open the bazaar, the Tang dynasty has another condition."
Xieli said, "What condition?"
Du Qi said seriously, "This condition is actually very simple, after Khan agrees to sign a non-aggression treaty, you must send a Tujue person to Chang 'an to stay in Chang' an."
Xieli said, "Is this a hostage?"
Du Qi shook his head, saying, "The Tang dynasty doesn't need a hostage, because the Tang dynasty won't start a war with the Tujue. Even if the Tang dynasty starts a war with the Tujue, it is also caused by Khan. If the Tujue doesn't invade, this person going to Chang 'an is actually equivalent to going to enjoy life. What's more, there must be something that can make the Khan a little afraid. "
"Impossible!"
Xieli immediately denied.
There was no way he would agree to such a condition.
In any case, he was stronger and could invade the Tang dynasty at any time. But in the end, he had to fulfill the conditions. If he sent people to Chang 'an as hostages, nobody would be willing, even Xieli would not be willing, and it would easily affect his prestige.
Du Qi was not the least bit impatient. He said, "Khan, don't be in a hurry to refuse. You may think that this matter is disadvantageous to you, but if you think about it carefully, it is an excellent opportunity to help you deal with external problems and internal problems! "
Hearing that, Xieli blinked.
For a moment, he couldn't figure it out.
Xieli asked, "How so?"
Du Qi explained, "Among the Khan's subordinates, there will always be some troublemakers, there will always be some people who do not obey his orders. Since that's the case, why not send such a person to Chang 'an? "
"On the one hand, you've reached an agreement with the Tang dynasty. On the other hand, you've also gotten rid of the people who were holding you back. This arrangement can be said to be killing two birds with one stone. It is an excellent arrangement. "
"The most important thing is, through reaching an agreement, the Khan's trusted aide, Zhi Shili, can come back."
Du Qi said seriously, "If Zhi Shili knows that the Khan has paid a great price in exchange for him, he will be even more loyal to the Khan. In this way, it's like killing three birds with one stone. It's very good. "
After hearing that, Xieli's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face.
He was convinced by Du Qi.
What a good opportunity!
Xieli gritted his teeth and said, "Du Qi, will you be so kind to help this Khan?"
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Of course I have my own selfish motives. Because when I help the Khan, in fact, I'm also helping the Tang dynasty. If the Khan does not send troops to the south and both sides do not fight, my mission can be completed. So in the end, this is helping myself. "
Xieli nodded. At this moment, he looked at Du Qi in front of him and was very surprised.
He also understood why Du Qi was sent.
This kid is really amazing.
At such a young age, this wisdom and strategy are simply incomparably skillful, not inferior to many old foxes.
Xieli somewhat admired Du Qi and said, "Du Qi, your ability is really rare. You are a talent. But at your age, in the Tang dynasty, this place that pays attention to rules and qualifications, you are destined to be difficult to be put in an important position. So Du Qi, as long as you are willing to come to the Turks, this Khan will give you the most important position, let you become a person under one and above ten thousand people, let you have enough power and influence. "
Du Qi said, "Khan's kindness, Du Qi appreciates Du Qi's kindness. Unfortunately, I have no interest in coming to the Turks to be an official for the time being. Moreover, my father will not agree. "
"Forget it!"
Xieli shook his head with a regretful look.
Du Qi said, "I wonder what Khan thinks of my proposal?"
After pondering for a while, Xieli said in a deep voice, "This matter, this Khan will discuss it with my subordinates. After this matter is settled, I will let you know. "
"No problem!"
Du Qi agreed with a smile.
Actually, he was not in a hurry, because for the Tang dynasty now, even if they could not reach an agreement with the Turks, as long as they could stabilize the Turks and delay the Turks' army, it would be extremely beneficial to the Tang dynasty.
Therefore, Du Qi's attitude was very good.
Xieli waved his hand, Du Qi then turned around and left.
Xieli sat alone in the King's tent. For the time being, he did not summon his subordinates. What he needed to do now was to carefully sort out the situation and arrange everything properly.
While Xieli was pondering alone, Du Qi had already returned to the tent.
Zhangsun Shunde came up and asked, "Erlang, what did Xieli say to you when he went to see you?"
Du Qi said, "Xieli saw me alone to discuss conditions. His condition was to let us release Zhili Sili and his men, and then give us five hundred thousand dan of grain and a certain amount of silk and silk. "
"His condition, I rejected at that time. I raised the condition that I was willing to release Zhili Sili and his men, but the Turks also had to sign an agreement to no longer invade the Tang dynasty. "
Du Qi continued, "Of course, in order to give some benefits to the Turks, I promised to set up a bazaar at the border of Daizhou, so that both sides could trade. In addition, Xieli also wanted to send people to Chang 'an. "
Zhangsun Shunde was also a wise general.
As an experienced and astute person, as soon as he heard Du Qi wanted to arrange a bazaar, his eyes narrowed, and he said, "Erlang, your intention is to use the bazaar to arrange spies to infiltrate the Turks and inquire about the Turks' situation. Even instigate the Turks' tribal leaders to rebel. In the end, achieve the goal of dividing the Turks. "
Du Qi raised his thumb and praised, "You know me well, Great General Zhangsun. My plan is to arrange it this way. On the surface, the bazaar is indeed beneficial to the Turks, allowing the Turks to exchange fur and fur for grain, silk and so on. In fact, for us, the benefits are also obvious. "
Zhangsun Shunde explained, "But Xieli is also not simple, I am afraid he will not agree easily. Especially to send people to Chang 'an, I am afraid Xieli will be even more resistant. "
Du Qi said, "Xieli is an old fox, although he will send people to Chang 'an, it will damage his prestige. But he can send people who are not on good terms with him, this is his chance. "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "Although Xieli will not agree so easily, in the end, he will definitely agree. Because when I talked with Xieli before, Xieli was already somewhat moved, just that he has not made a decision for the time being. "
Zhangsun Shunde said, "Even if Xieli agrees, in the end we will establish an alliance, no longer encroaching on the border of the Tang dynasty. But you also know that this kind of alliance may not really be able to restrain Xieli. "
Du Qi said with a serious expression, "I have also considered Great General Zhangsun's analysis. My inference is that even if we reach an alliance with Xieli, there may still be a battle. "
"Xieli Khan's plan is most likely to first exchange Zhi Shili and the others, and then go down south to attack the Yanmen. This time, the war will be even stronger than before. "
"When the time comes, if we can take down this battle and achieve victory. Then the border of the Tang dynasty will be able to obtain several years of stability. Only this kind of alliance will have an effect. "
Du Qi continued, "In the past when two countries fight, if we don't hurt the other side, the other side will not listen at all."
"That's true!"
Zhangsun Shunde nodded in agreement.
At present, it was indeed such a situation, it was very likely that there would be another battle.
Zhangsun Shunde praised, "You are still the smart kid, you can see it clearly."
Du Qi said, "Great General is overpraising me."
The two chatted for a while. After they finished discussing Xieli's matter, Du Qi suddenly said, "Great General, everything about Xieli is settled. I can be sure that he will do according to our plan. Now, I am preparing to go see Shili again. "
Zhangsun Shunde was somewhat surprised, he asked, "Why are you going to see him?"
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