In the heavens on earth, at this time in the past, it must be full of brilliance, and the guests are like clouds, through the magnificent tissue paper doors and windows, staggering, pushing cups and changing lamps. Nowadays, there are many people, and the excitement of the past is no longer there, only the depression remains.

Just after the Great War, martial law in Qishi City was still not lifted. The victory over the Turgish did not bring joy to the nobles, but on the contrary, they fell into sorrow, for a familiar feast awaited them......

Unlike the first time, the banquet was held at the most famous wine store in the city, heaven on earth. As in the first time, the invited guests were the same nobles who had been hurt last time. But there are many days, one time, another time.

"Come, come, come, I would like to toast you and thank you for your great support."

Li Huaitang raised a glass cup and saluted the more than 10 tables and hundreds of people present.

There were a lot of smiles in response, but they were all reluctant and ugly.

Everyone stood up reluctantly, raised their glasses, and their hearts were uneasy, there was a Hongmen banquet in the palace before, everyone remembered it vividly, and now there was the tragic end of Hutu's family in the north of the city, which was shocking. I'm afraid that if it weren't for the big losses in this war, with the might of the victorious soldiers, I want them to buy it together.

"In yesterday's battle, we defeated the ferocious Turgish. In this big victory, a certain did not dare to stand alone. It is fair to say that this victory would not have been possible without your generous support. Thank you again. ”

Wumeng gave Li Huaitang a simultaneous translation. If it weren't for the concern, these unnutritious words would be enough to hypnotize the guests here.

Li Huaitang's tone paused, and the words changed: "I think you have also seen that this victory was not easy to come by, and the soldiers who fought bloodily suffered heavy casualties and lacked medical treatment. Those soldiers who fought in the bloody battle on the city, they have already shed blood, and they can no longer be allowed to shed tears. I have promised them that all who were slaves before would be given freedom. I think that's what you think too, don't you? ”

An indescribable bitterness crept up on everyone's faces.

After the war, many nobles wanted to bring their slaves back, and these slaves were the creators of wealth for them. At the beginning, I just wanted to use them to keep peace, and I didn't think that they would survive, but now, since most of them are not dead, the idea is naturally different.

Today, sure enough, it was another overlord meal, and I was a victim again, and I was very hurt.

Unexpectedly, it seems that the things that make them feel miserable are not over.

"There are two pieces of news, one good and one bad, let's talk about the bad ones first."

The bad news in Li Huaitang's mouth is like a boulder, not only smashing a pool of spring water, but also setting off continuous waves.

"Reinforcements from the Turgish have arrived in the city."

As soon as Wumeng's interpreter finished speaking, there was a "hum", and the faces of the nobles present all changed dramatically, and they were talking and worried. At most, the horse bandits in front of them are cutting their flesh, and the Turgish are here to kill them.

"The good news is that they took the initiative to negotiate peace, asking for money, food, and people."

The so-called good news did not give them much hope. If you want it, you will give, who will give? There is no doubt that there will be no one else for such heroes but them.

"If it's not too demanding, you might as well give it a try."

"No, my old wolf's family has no food left, and if we talk about it, my whole family will have to run naked this winter!"

……

The gossip makes the heavenly lobby lively. Most people's fear of the Turgish has been reduced considerably, and there is even a blind sense of superiority. Victory can easily lead to loss of rational judgment.

Li Huaitang looked at the shouting crowd coldly, and did not make a sound, all this in front of him seemed to have nothing to do with him.

Gradually, everyone realized what was going on and shut their mouths. The heavenly lobby on earth is silent again. Wait for the host of the banquet to give his opinion.

Li Huaitang shrugged his shoulders and said, "Don't look at me, I'm a general, just fight." You are in charge of peace talks. If you decide not to talk about it, I'll just keep fighting. ”

After speaking, he unceremoniously grabbed a piece of lamb leg meat on the table and gnawed it down.

Everyone looked at each other.

At this time, someone stood up, stood out from the crowd, and said, "We all listen to General Li." General Lee said what to do, and we will do it. ”

Everyone followed the sound and looked, and it turned out to be Si Jinti.

"Yes, I'd like to listen to General Lee." Someone sniffed the smell and began to echo it.

Wumeng whispered an interpreter to Li Huaitang. Li Huaitang nodded while feasting, and then motioned with his hand for Wumeng to speak on his behalf.

"You all know under what name the Turgish came here. But the culprit's big cannibal walks and dies. And the greedy Turgish people will not let go of everything here, because here, there is a wealth they covet. ”

Umon looked around and continued, "What price do we need to pay to negotiate peace with the Turgish? to stop the appetite of the Turgish. ”

Everyone's mood sank with a thump, going around and around, and finally they had to bleed.

Si Jinti raised his throat and took over Umeng's words: "It's Kublai Duo, it's the great cannibal he colluded with, since the big cannibal is gone, we will borrow his head to appease the anger of the Turgish people." ”

"Yes, yes, we agree."

First a few people responded, and then many more made their choices. After all, Sjinti only suggested offering the king's head, not their wealth. Their wealth was much more precious than the king's head.

Wumeng put on a thoughtful look and said, "Shi Guo can't be without a king for a day." After Kubaido, who will be the king of this country. Who will preside over the negotiations with the Turgish? ”

No one spoke up, let alone dared to speak up. At this delicate moment, the throne of the monarch is like a chair in the crater of a volcano, and anyone can avoid it, lest it is not far enough to set himself on fire.

"I propose that Si Jinti succeed to the throne of the king."

In the silence, someone broke the silence loudly, and his eyes glanced at him knowingly.

"Yes, yes, I agree."

Several people also shouted in unison.

Si Jinti said with a righteous face: "Thank you very much for your attention and support. At the moment of national crisis, for the country and the people, Si Jinti should have stepped forward, but his ability is indeed limited, and he is afraid that he will mislead the country and the people, and he will live up to expectations, so he is really ashamed. Please also choose another sage. Ashamed, ashamed. ”

The nobles present were like mirrors, this new king was essentially a servant of the people, and he had to face the vicious Turgish people directly, and if he was not careful, his life would be lost. Seeing Si Jinti's resignation, of course, they were not happy, and unanimously resolutely demanded that Si Jinti inherit the throne of the king.

There was no way to hide, and Si Jinti finally returned to the expectations of everyone, half-pushed and half-satisfied, and accepted everyone's sincerity with a rather embarrassed expression.

This is also a secret agreement reached between Li Huaitang and Si Jinti, Li Huaitang supports Si Jinti to withdraw Kubaido, and in return, Si Jinti is willing to contribute 30% of Shi Guo's tax income to Li Huaitang every year. And on a sheepskin, the two sides signed a secret pact and pressed their handprints.

As Si Jinti secretly analyzed, Li Huaitang also believed that Kublai Duo could no longer exist as the monarch of Shi Guoguo, and first, he could not give an explanation to the three thousand Tang people of the Ministry of Light. Second, the hatred with Kublai is probably a dead knot. After some heart-to-heart discussion with Wumeng, Li Huaitang sentenced Kublai to death.

Li Huaitang also knew that in this foreign country, he could not replace the position of the monarch. Besides, whether it is him or most of the tribal soldiers, there is a strong willingness to return to the Tang Dynasty. Also, Qishi City is a place of four battles, even if the Turgish people are blocked today, the big cannibals will have to come back sooner or later. After considering various considerations, Li Huaitang felt that it was wiser to add an ally.

For Szinti, the allure of the throne was even greater. If he doesn't accept Li Huaitang's conditions, then he will get nothing, and it won't be difficult for Li Huaitang to find another spokesperson. Now that the big cannibals have been driven away, the gold and silver mines in the south and the iron and stone mines in the east are still not allowed to be excavated by themselves? In contrast, 30 percent of the annual tax revenue is nothing more than a drizzle. Also, having an ally like Li Huaitang is also quite beneficial to his own status, and the appetite of the Great Cannibal and Turgist Shi is much greater than that of Li Huaitang.

Experience tells people that when dry firewood meets fire, it must hit it off. In this way, the cooperation and friendship of mutual interests of the two sides were born on a lambskin and developed in full swing.

If it weren't for the fact that the sheepskin was too small, Li Huaitang would still want to list 21 articles. The main reason is that the three or two contents on the sheepskin are not suitable for the friendship between the two sides that is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea.

As the ** of the banquet, Si Jinti assumed the position of the monarch of Shi Guo. Under Li Huaitang's joking suggestion, Si Jinti also carefully organized a team of envoys, prepared a national letter with Datang, as well as several dancing girls, and a pair of Wen Leopards, and set off on the same day to go to Datang to return to Shun and ask for seals.

Originally, only after the formal appointment of the suzerain, can the throne of the monarch be justified, and the suzerainty of the Shi State and other countries in the river is the Kang State. However, now that Kang is under the control of the Great Cannibals, there is naturally no way to obtain the recognition of its king Ulga. Then, it is also a good choice to simply skip Kang Guo, directly meet the Tang Dynasty, and seek the support and canonization of the Tang Emperor, but in terms of time, it will take a year and a half to do it.