Chapter 4849 Requesting peace talks
The afterglow of the setting sun shone over Xun Port, and the sound of "Woo-Woo" horns sounded on the sea in the distance. The seagulls flying close to the water were frightened, their wings swept over the sea water, and they flew away quickly. The sailors in the harbor were all in panic. They rushed to the pier and jumped, jumped and cheered at the huge fleet of ships that suddenly jumped out on the horizon.
Everyone knows that this battle can be called the "Battle of the Port". Only by winning can Xun Port exist as a stronghold for the Tang Navy to control the Persian Gulf. Otherwise, even if warships and fleets are stationed, they will inevitably be harassed by cannibals every now and then. , sneak attack, the whole army will be wiped out if you are not careful.
But as long as this battle is won, the power of the Tang Dynasty will shock the Persian Gulf, and no one will dare to provoke the Navy of the Tang Dynasty. Only then will Xunda Port truly become a "bridgehead", just like the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had high hopes for the Hexi Corridor and " "Cut off the arm of the Xiongnu and open the arm of China" was named "Zhangye". Without Xunda Port, it would have been the Tang Empire's presence in the West to declare force and trade.
In short, since the victory of this battle, Xun Port has been an "enclave" of the Tang Empire thousands of miles away, and no one can deny it...
Breaking through the last slanting light on the sea, more than a hundred warships entered the port and berthed one after another. The entire port was busy transporting the wounded, escorting prisoners, repairing ships, and counting ordnance... Rows of torches were lit in the huge port. The dock was illuminated like daylight, and the soldiers on the ship, the auxiliary soldiers at the port, and the hired natives were all so happy that they were busy without touching the ground.
Yang Zhou returned to the official residence, took off his armor and sword, took a comfortable bath, made a pot of tea, and then summoned his generals to discuss matters.
After a while, more than ten people came into the house. Yang Zhou asked his soldiers to pour tea for everyone and raised their glasses: "I have military duties and dare not drink. Now I will drink tea instead of wine. Let's respect each other from a distance." Emperor of Tang Dynasty Your Majesty, I wish you a long and prosperous life! May the mountains and rivers of Datang be everlasting and prosperous! May we expand our territory and make a name for ourselves in history! Come on, gentlemen, have a good time!”
“Drink wins!”
The atmosphere was rising, and everyone raised their glasses together with Yang Zhou. They agreed with a loud voice and drank together... The tea was too hot and could not be drank in one go.
Yang Zhou only took a small sip, and when he saw everyone sticking out their tongues and gasping for breath, they burst into laughter. The generals also laughed helplessly after being pranked by the general.
"The victory of this battle has given us the power of the Tang Dynasty to intimidate Dashi and bully Persia. Wherever our Tang people go, no one dares to humiliate and kill wantonly. However, if we commit crimes, no matter how vast the ocean is and how far away Dashi is, no matter how far away we are, Must be punished!”
"Even if you are far away, you will be killed! Even if you are far away, you will be killed!"
Everyone in the official hall raised their arms and cheered together, and their morale was high.
Obaid sat in the corner and watched this scene with envy and sadness. He was also born as a human being. His tribe lived with wild beasts in the desert mountains, drank blood and suffered bullying, while the Tang people were in the rich land of the far east. Reproduce and create civilization, sail and trade all over the world with warships, and show off your power.
The gap between tribes is sometimes wider than the gap between humans and dogs...
Everyone laughed for a while, but before the discussion began, soldiers came in from the door and reported: "To inform the general, the Governor of Shirov Port has sent someone to deliver a letter and intends to negotiate peace with our army."
Yang Zhou raised his eyebrows, quite surprised: "You are so anxious to come here to negotiate peace? This guy can't hold his breath, he has the qualifications of a feudal official!"
Obaid in the corner continued: "The general may not know much about the situation in the Great Food Country. Since Muawiya became the caliph, in order to consolidate his power and attack dissidents, he has sent his subordinates to serve as governors in various places. , one suppresses various places Minister, if you want to conquer the world and prey on the people, as long as the governors of various places can deport the taxes to Damascus on time, no matter how big a mistake you make, you will be safe. On the contrary, even your own brother will be ordered to be dismissed. "
Everyone understood why Shirov Port had just suffered a huge defeat. As the governor, Abu Awal, instead of seeking revenge and cutting off the Tang Dynasty's hand to the Persian Gulf, impatiently sent people to negotiate. and.
Because if he could not negotiate peace with the Tang Dynasty and ensure the stability of Shirov Port, he could not continue to exploit the people, squeeze the merchants and collect a large amount of taxes to send to the caliphate. By then, he might not be held accountable by the caliphate for defeat, but he would definitely be held responsible for it. Unable to pay generous taxes and was dismissed by the Caliph...
Yang Zhou touched the beard on his chin and was a little speechless. He always felt that a country like Dashi Country that could compete with the Tang Dynasty was not rigorous enough in terms of system and governance. It was even a bit childish. It was not much better than those ignorant and backward indigenous tribes. ……
After a while, a food official came in. Obaid had already approached Yang Zhou and whispered: "This man is one of Abu Awal's right-hand men, his name is Busr. He is resourceful, cunning and cunning. He is Abu Awal's subordinate." Think Tank.”
Yang Zhou nodded slightly.
As soon as Buser entered the official building, he saw the generals of the Tang army sitting on both sides with helmets and armors, each with a big horse and a golden sword, their chests held out and their heads raised, their hands holding the horizontal swords on their waists, their eyes stern and murderous. He had the aura to jump up and draw his sword and kill him on the spot when he had a disagreement...
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he took a small step forward and spoke Chinese very well. He said respectfully: "By order of the governor of Shirov Port, I came to meet with His Excellency, the General of the Tang Dynasty. Although your and our armies occasionally The conflict, but I believe it must be caused by a misunderstanding. Dashi and Tang Dynasty belong to the two poles of the world, the East and the West. It has made outstanding contributions to the stability of the world. There are frequent business exchanges and cultural exchanges between each other. Although it is not a country of covenant, it is also a country of brothers. As long as misunderstandings are resolved, the friendship of the past can be restored. Cooperation will benefit both parties. Everyone Wouldn’t it be beautiful to work together? ”
Yang Zhou wondered: "Your Majesty is extremely proficient in Chinese, but I don't know where he learned it?"
Busr's nervousness eased slightly and he said with a smile: "When I was young, I lived in Suiye City for a period of time. I also followed my father and ancestors to do business in the Western Regions. Every day, everything I saw was Chinese characters and everything I heard was Chinese pronunciation. , I have become familiar with it over time, but I have never really learned it. I have only scratched the surface of the splendid and profound Eastern culture. If I make any mistakes, I hope you will forgive me.”
This man was not only proficient in Chinese, but also very good at speaking. Hearing this, the generals and commanders present nodded their heads with great satisfaction.
Yang Zhou asked someone to hand over Abu Awal's "credentials", read it carefully, drank tea and meditated.
After a moment, he threw the "Certificate of Credence" to the ground and said loudly: "Whether it is a misunderstanding or intentional, no matter what, the power of the Tang Dynasty is inviolable! Abu Awar robbed merchants and killed Tang people. His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was furious. Therefore, we are ordered to travel across the ocean and raise troops to investigate the crime. How can we easily give up and go back to inform Abu Awal and the generals? Caliph of the Kingdom of Shit, please comply with everything stated in the Tang Dynasty's official document. There is no room for bargaining. Otherwise, His Majesty the Emperor will raise 200,000 troops and sail warships to blow up Shirov Port and then capture Wushu Port. , and then went straight up the river to Damascus to ask the caliph of your country, and there is no one in the Tang Dynasty!"
The generals and generals of the Tang army present here were aroused by his words. They all stood up and glared at Buser, shouting in unison: "Anyone who offends our Tang Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away!"
Busr was so frightened that his face turned pale and trembling, and he kept saying: "General, calm down, calm down! Everything is easy to discuss, why bother to go to war like this?"
Yang Zhou stared angrily: "Go back and tell Abu Awal that this matter concerns the dignity of the empire and cannot be negotiated!"
"Yes, yes, I will go back and report it right now, and ask the general to appease his anger. However, your army will suffer heavy losses even if it wins. Every Tang Dynasty person is extremely noble, so why waste it on such unnecessary things? The governor is willing We will compensate the soldiers killed and the damaged warships of the Tang Army to show our sincerity, and I hope the general will allow it.”
This is a test to see if there is a possibility of negotiation. Yang Zhou pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "The governor is so generous and sensible. It seems that there were some misunderstandings before. However, it is a fact that His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was angry. As human beings, I should act in accordance with my will, and I must give an explanation to His Majesty the Emperor no matter what.”
Booth immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He knew exactly what the Tang Dynasty wanted. As for Abu Awal, as long as he kept his position as governor and ensured that Shirov Port was not lost, there was nothing he could not give in or sell out.
"I will report back to the Governor now and I will give His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty a satisfactory explanation. I just ask the general to send officials to go with me to the Governor's Mansion to discuss the details."
"..."
Yang Zhou looked around for a week, but found no eloquent talents. Fu Yulong's performance was wrong, and he was somewhat resourceful, but he might not be able to negotiate. This guy transformed from a Baekje man to a Tang man, and was given a heavy responsibility, which caused him to be extremely inflated. Let him go The negotiation will probably only involve "either agree or go to war", which is very arrogant...
After thinking for a while, he said: "At noon tomorrow, outside Shirov Port, I will drive the 'King of Wei' to wait for the governor. If there is anything, we can discuss it among ourselves. There is no need for officials to discuss and report repeatedly."
"In this case, I will report back to the governor."
"Come and see us off!"
"Here!"
After seeing Busr off, Yang Zhou said: "In this battle, we have killed dozens of people and injured more than 300 people. We must provide compensation. The meritorious captain must carefully verify the merits of the soldiers and never bury the soldiers' merits."
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"Here."
Several captains stood up and bowed to take orders. The navy is different from the land army. Whenever it goes into battle, it is cruising on the sea. It is surrounded by vast areas and is isolated and helpless. Once defeated, the entire army may be annihilated. Therefore, it can only rely on the support of robes and comrades. They trusted each other, and the generals and soldiers were very united. Not only did there never be any corruption of military merit, but the pensions for fallen soldiers were among the best in the entire Tang army.