Chapter 2098 Bargaining
Qibi Kele also realized that what he asked was not appropriate. He must have had his own plans in mind, so how could he know about it?
He quickly said: "Xue Yantuo was seriously injured in the battle of Zhao Xincheng. Although it is difficult to completely destroy the Xueyantuo Khanate, it makes it difficult to maintain the rule of Mobei. It is certain that the entire Mobei will fall apart. The Tiele tribes are in charge of their own affairs, and the Tang army It must be a big headache, after all, Mobei The territory is vast, and if we want to wipe out each tribe one by one, we must have hundreds of thousands of troops, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve results. We also ask the general to advise the emperor that the Qibi tribe is willing to surrender to the Tang Dynasty and be the pioneer of the Tang Dynasty. Tang Dynasty stabilized Mobei and spared no effort!"
Fang Jun looked calm and smiled in his heart.
This is a smart man.
Smart people know how to weigh gains and losses and assess situations. It is easiest to deal with such people.
He looked at Qibi Kele and said slowly: "It is really rare for General Qibi to have a heart for the Tang Dynasty. Later, in a battle report to His Majesty, someone will advise the establishment of the Anbei Protectorate in Mobei. Each tribe established Jisi Prefecture, and each tribe Managing the tribe. It is indeed a great achievement for General Qibi to present the Yinan Khan in front of the army. I will also request your Majesty to appoint General Qibi as the Deputy Protector of the Anbei Protectorate to reward the general's merits. "< br>
Qibi Kele: "...!"
He was so angry that he almost started shooting!
What does it mean for me to "present the Yinan Khan in front of the army"?
It is clear that Yi Nan Khan was captured by your Tang army after he was severely injured and could not escape. If your statement spreads, wouldn't you become a traitor who betrays his friends for glory?
Although he did have such an intention in his behavior, at best it was just going along with the flow, and he was by no means willing to do so!
Do I still want to hang out on the grassland?
This blame must not be shouldered, otherwise all Tiele tribes will regard him as a traitor seeking glory. His reputation will be completely ruined, and everyone will be punished!
He quickly defended: "The commander-in-chief made a mistake. The Yinan Khan was seriously injured and could not bear the jolting of the horse, so he was willing to be captured with me by his side."
Fang Jun still smiled on his face and said softly: "So, the general did not surrender on his own initiative, but actually lost the battle and became a prisoner as a last resort?"
Qibinkele: "..."
Mother!
Why is this kid so cunning?
There is a trap hidden in every sentence, making it difficult for you to guard against. Will the treatment be the same if someone surrenders voluntarily and if he is captured in a fierce battle? The former can allow Datang to be used as a model for propaganda on the grasslands to disintegrate the unity of Tiele tribes. The latter is the complete opposite. If you resist to the end, you will be captured and even beheaded on the spot!
What now?
He admitted that he personally dedicated Yinan Khan to the Tang army. Although he was treated favorably by the Tang army, his reputation was so bad on the grassland that he could convince the public in the future. If you don't admit it, you are truly a prisoner. Only God knows how you will be treated in the future...
Qibi Kele almost cried out of anxiety, he wouldn't be such a bully!
We just want to surrender honestly, and then get the support of the Tang Dynasty and rule in Mobei instead of the Tang Dynasty. Why is it so difficult?
Qibi Kele was sweating profusely, and finally realized that the Tang Army coach in front of him, who was too young, was not so easy to fool. If you don't show something practical, people may not be willing to give you a favor.
As for Yinan Khan?
That's just by the way, okay, it's the same with or without you...
"Commander Fang, the Tang army is brave and good at fighting. It is the strongest army in the world. However, Mobei has complex terrain and severe cold weather. The Qibi tribe is willing to be the vanguard to assist the Tang army in wiping out the Tiele tribes that refused to surrender in Mobei and clearing out Mobei. Making hundreds of thousands of Hu people admire the glory of Tian Khan! ”
"Oh? Very good! General Qibi really loves the Tang Dynasty and understands the righteousness! I have heard that the general has a son named Tiger. As his name suggests, he is a rare tiger general. The general can give the command of the tribe's soldiers. My Lord, you will personally escort Yi Nan Khan to Chang'an. On the one hand, you can admire Tianyan, and on the other hand, you can fulfill your reputation of being a loyal protector. I wonder if the general thinks so?"
Qibi Kele's breath was stuck in his chest, he couldn't breathe and couldn't swallow. It was so uncomfortable...
Isn’t this special girl under house arrest in disguise?
But at least he has accepted the fact of his surrender, and given a cover of "loyalty to protect the Lord", so that he will not be infamous for thousands of years, and be reviled by the descendants of Tiele tribes for thousands of years...
He had no choice but to nod his head and said: "Admiral Fang has thought it over carefully. I will send a letter to Quan Zi and ask him to lead the soldiers of the clan to help cooperate with the Admiral."
Fang Jun smiled and clapped his hands and praised: "That's very good! General, don't worry, after the battle report, I will have a few good words for the general..."
Qibi Kele thought that the marshal was finally on the road, so he looked grateful: "Thank you so much for your support, marshal! I will ask the dog to prepare a generous gift to reward the marshal for his recommendation."
Fang Jun said: "General, what you said is obvious. Duke Liang is a valiant general in the court. Although he comes from a foreign race, he is trusted and respected by your majesty. I have always admired him, but I have never met him, so I can't help but regret it. In my heart, I have never regarded the Qibi tribe as a foreign nation, and I feel very close to them. Yes, today General Qibi is willing to follow the example of Liang Guogong who abandoned the secret and turned to the bright side. I should do my best to help him. How can I try to express my gratitude and make the world laugh at him? If he is serious, he might as well collect some rare treasures and give them to your majesty after he goes to Chang'an. , to show the general’s loyalty and surrender.”
Qibi Kele breathed a sigh of relief. This man was indeed someone who didn't like money. However, considering that the commander-in-chief was said to be one of the richest men in the Tang Dynasty, he must have looked down upon him.
But no matter what, people who are not greedy for money or afraid of death will always be admired.
As they talked, the atmosphere became more and more pleasant.
"...Commander, the general was incompetent and caused Xiao Siye to die in front of him, but he was unable to rescue him in time. I deeply regret it!"
Speaking of Xiao Siye, Qi Bikel had to mention it and explain it.
Many soldiers were present at that time. If word spread later that he had not rescued Xiao Siye and he was killed by Yimang on the spot, it would inevitably become a stain on himself and make the people of the Tang Dynasty become suspicious of him. It would be more than worth the loss.
As a child of a noble family, he is willing to be "dead". What kind of fearless spirit is this?
Such a person will definitely be respected by everyone in the Tang Dynasty. Being implicated in Xiao Siye's death will inevitably make him feel ashamed...
"Huh?"
Fang Jun was a little confused.
Xiao Siye is a traitor, and he will die if he dies. Even if he falls into his own hands, it will be worse than death. Why do you need to explain it specially? Could it be that he was afraid that he would be angry with Xiao Siye for not capturing him alive?
Not really...
Qibi Kele misunderstood Fang Jun's "hmm" as being dissatisfied, and quickly said: "At that time, Yinan Khan realized that he had been deceived by Xiao Siye, which caused all the more than 100,000 troops to fall into the Tang army's trap, so he became angry from shame. I wanted to kill him, but I tried my best to save him, but nothing happened. The eldest prince nearby Yimang suddenly killed Xiao Siye and died on the spot. There was nothing I could do! I knew that Xiao Siye was the marshal's in-law. As a son of a noble family, he was willing to die. The hero is amazing..."
Fang Jun was confused.
Death time?
hero?
What's going on?
Although I firmly believed that Xiao Siye would definitely seduce Yi Nan Khan to conquer Zhao Xincheng, and he also thought that with his cunning character, he would seek ways to protect himself in advance. However, the battlefield was changing rapidly, and it was reasonable that he could not save his life. After all, it resulted in Xue Yantuo lost his troops and lost his generals. How could Yinan Khan let him, the instigator, go?
But "dead time"...where do we start talking about this?
Te Niang is clearly a traitor!
Qibukele had been paying attention to Fang Jun's expression, fearing that Fang Jun would be angry with him because of Xiao Siye's death. Now seeing Fang Jun's confused expression, he couldn't help but secretly wonder: Could there be a reason for this?
Fang Jun asked again about Xiao Siye's behavior after arriving at Xue Yantuo's tent. Naturally, Qibi Kele would not hide anything and explained everything clearly. When he heard that Xiao Siye went to look for Qi Bi He Li in order to protect himself, Fang Jun nodded slightly, and it was true. Although Qibi Heli became a prisoner and was placed under house arrest by Yinan Khan, because of the existence of Qibi Kele and the Qibi tribe, even Yinan Khan did not dare to kill him. Instead, he tried his best to win over him. In order not to arouse the suspicion of the Qibi Department, it is really wise to ask him to save his life.
The two exchanged opinions with each other, and the truth of the matter naturally became clear.
Qibi Kele stared: "He is actually an out-and-out traitor? Fortunately, I thought he was a 'dead person', how respectful he is!"
Fang Jun also sighed: "What a talent! If I hadn't kept a back-up, I might have been plotted by Xiao Siye. With this man's resourcefulness, he was like a fish in water in Xue Yantuo. I don't know how much trouble he could cause to the Tang Dynasty!"< br>
It's just that fate is like this. In the end, Xiao Siye may not be able to escape the reputation of a "traitor", and future generations will also have to bear the infamy... (End of Chapter)