After Du Qi pondered for a while, he said, "Manager, to solve this matter, I have a way. Although it will take some time, but basically, it is not a big problem. "
Li Jing smiled, "Are you so confident?"
Du Qi said, "As a strategist, one naturally has to have enough confidence. If one does not even have the basic confidence, it is basically impossible to plan a strategy. "
Li Jing smiled, "I also have a plan in my heart. Why don't you and I each write it succinctly on a piece of paper, and we can compare it? "
Du Qi said, "Okay!"
Li Jing immediately got people to bring over brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and Du Qi each wrote on a piece of paper.
Then, Du Qi and Li Jing exchanged, and when they saw what they each wrote, a bright smile appeared on their faces. It was because Du Qi and Li Jing's plan was more or less the same, both accepting Zhi Shili's request, but letting Li Shimin make the decision, asking Li Shimin to agree, moreover having Li Shimin arrange for people to go and appease Xieli Khan, to numb Xieli Khan.
On this basis, they would send troops to attack and cut off Xieli Khan's retreat to the west, completely destroying the Tujue in one battle.
The ingenuity of the plan was to let Li Shimin send people to pacify Xieli Khan.
Only then could Xieli Khan be pacified.
Otherwise, Xieli Khan might escape.
Once Xieli Khan escaped, the Tujue would have a chance to rise from the ashes. So, they had to arrange people to pacify him, and then they could win in one go.
Li Jing smiled, "I did not expect that this plan would be similar to us heroes."
Du Qi said, "Manager, you praise me too much."
Li Jing said, "Since that is the case, then let's meet Zhi Shili and see what he has to say."
Du Qi nodded in agreement.
Li Jing let Gao Man and Zheng go to do their own things, while the other generals also left, leaving only Du Qi, and arranged for people to bring Zhi Shili over.
Zhi Shili entered the tent and saw Li Jing and Du Qi. As soon as he saw Du Qi, his heart skipped a beat. That was because Du Qi's appearance was like the nemesis of the Turks.
The battle of Yanmen Pass had caused the Turks to suffer heavy losses.
And now, he had met Du Qi.
Zhi Shili took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He looked at Li Jing and cupped his fists, "Zhi Shili greets Manager Li."
Li Jing said, "Zhi Shili, tell me, what is your purpose in coming here?"
Zhi Shili said: "Chief Steward Li, I have already sent someone to report the purpose of my visit. I, Khan Xieli of the Turkic Empire, am willing to submit to the Tang dynasty, and I also express my willingness to enter the Imperial Court. "
This was Xieli's greatest sincerity.
It was also the biggest scheme.
He had already said that he was willing to join the court, which meant that he was truly willing to submit. Under this premise, as long as the Tang dynasty agreed not to attack the Turks, then the Turks could make a comeback.
This was an opportunity.
What kind of person was Li Jing? He was an old fox on the battlefield and could see through people's hearts. As soon as he heard Zhi Shili's words, he immediately understood the other party's intention.
Li Jing said with a smile: "Zhi Shili, Khan Xieli wants to submit to the Tang dynasty. In principle, I agree with this matter. But the specifics will depend on His Majesty's decision. So, immediately go south to Chang 'an and have an audience with His Majesty to see His Majesty's decision. If His Majesty agrees, then I will not send any more troops. During this period, I will not send any more troops. "
"Good!"
Hearing this, Zhi Shili hurriedly nodded.
He was delighted in his heart.
At least, Li Jing would not send troops in a short period of time, and the Turks would have a chance to catch their breath.
Zhi Shili hurriedly left. But he did not know that when he left, there was another memorial from Li Jing, which was sent back to Chang 'an at the speed of 800 li.
The contents of Li Jing's memorial, on one hand, was to report the results of their victory in the Turks. On the other hand, it was to report the victories of the various armies. In the end, he talked about the matter of Zhi Shili trying to make peace as well as Li Jing and Du Qi's plan. He wanted Li Shimin to agree to the plan and then arrange people to calm Xieli down.
Zhi Shili headed towards Chang 'an while Li Jing made arrangements. At the same time, he arranged scouts to scout the path etc.
Just these things took up a lot of time.
Entering the fifth month, Zhi Shili returned. Accompanying Zhi Shili were Honglu Minister Tang Jian and General An Xiuren, who went to appease Xieli Khan.
When Zhi Shili arrived in Li Jing's camp, he did not stop and went straight up north.
Tang Jian and An Xiuren followed him up north.
They continued to head towards the Turks.
Xieli's current location was in the Yin Mountain region. Just as Tang Jian and An Xiuren were about to arrive, Li Jing's side had already started to move troops.
Many orders were given out, and the various Generals received their orders.
The army swiftly moved.
Especially in this battle, Li Jing sent Su Dingfang as the main general to lead the vanguard to rush over.
The army charged right at the Turks' tent.
When Li Jing's army charged right at the Turks' tent, on the Turks' side, after Xieli saw Tang Jian and An Xiuren, he immediately set up a banquet to welcome them. He also acted like he wanted to suck up to the two of them, telling them that he truly submitted to the Tang dynasty and was willing to enter the court.
Hearing Xieli's words, Tang Jian said, "Khan submitted to the Tang dynasty and is willing to enter the court. Now that we are here to calm down the Turks, after a short stay, we will prepare to return. When is Khan planning to enter the court with us? "
A bright light flashed across Khan Xieli's eyes.
Entering the court, he was not willing.
The reason why he surrendered and expressed his willingness to submit to the Tang dynasty was to stall for time and stabilize the Tang dynasty's army to buy some time. He only needed a few more months, then when Khan Xieli's strength recovered slightly, he would have the strength to fight again. Then, Khan Xieli would be able to fight against the Tang dynasty.
This was Khan Xieli's true goal.
Xieli smiled slightly and said, "Esteemed Envoys, I naturally want to enter the court. But now, because of the continuous battles, the Turks have suffered many casualties, and many of our brothers have been killed. These all need me to calm them down, so I cannot leave for now. So, I need to delay for a while. Envoys, please make an exception and understand my difficulties. "
Hearing this, Tang Jian and An Xiuren frowned.
This was not good for the two of them.
Apart from calming down the Turks, they also needed to urge Khan Xieli to enter the court. As long as Khan Xieli entered the court, then the Turks' strength would not be a cause for fear.
Tang Jian thought it was not suitable to fall out with Xieli now, so Tang Jian paused for a while and continued, "No matter what, we still need to depart as soon as possible. Now, give Khan some time to make arrangements. "
"Thank you, thank you for understanding."
Khan Xieli's face showed a look of success.
His face was full of smiles.
It's done!
He finally stalled for time.
Khan Xieli quickly ordered people to toast. After a banquet, the guests and the host were happy. Although An Xiuren and Tang Jian were a little dizzy, at least they were still clear-headed. Xieli arranged for people to take the two of them to rest.
In the tent, Xieli smiled.
Below, Zhi Shili, Kang Sumi and the others were all smiling.
They all knew Khan Xieli's intention.
Now, it was finally done.
Zhi Shili said, "Khan is wise, we have obtained Li Shimin's truce. Then, after this year, we will be able to recover some strength. At that time, we can fight with Li Jing again. "
Kang Sumi said, "Zhi Shili's words are reasonable. This time, we have another chance. As long as we survive, we can take revenge again and take back everything we lost. "
The chiefs of the other tribes all praised Xieli.
Khan Xieli's tanned face was full of smiles, and he was quite proud. Because this time, he was the one who planned it.
"Report!"
At this moment, a soldier entered.
This Turk soldier had a terrified expression as he shouted, "Khan, it's not good. The Tang army, the Tang army is here, they have already killed their way into our tent. "
Boom!!
Everyone cried out in surprise when they heard this.
Their faces were full of disbelief, because the Tang dynasty had already sent envoys, how could there be an army attack?
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