Chapter 496: Kievan Rus
After listening to the conditions of the Agrichin, Amin was shocked and said, "Counselor Engrichin." If it is really the disposal of the above country, then my Khorezm is equivalent to destroying the country! ”。
It is also that the conditions of Gritsyn are too strong to be difficult for people. Not only did Khorezm's entire army disarm and surrender, but it also required Khorezm to leave half of its soldiers and horses and withdraw from the Kipchak steppe. If this is done, Khorezm will really destroy the country.
After all, seventy percent of Khorezm's army came from the Kipchak steppe. After the civil strife in Khorezm, the proportion of Kipchaks in Khorezm's army had risen to ninety percent. Therefore, if you leave the Kipchak steppe, it is difficult to say that those Kipchak soldiers will really follow.
Gritsyn smiled and said softly, "Vizier, I'll make a deal with you too!" In fact, our lord did not fully believe in this peace talks. Speaking of this, he deliberately blew the floating tea leaves in the teacup, and said confidently: "Therefore, these conditions are also to test the sincerity of your Khorezm." Of course, if you sultans think that we Khorasan lions are open their mouths. Then you can also go back to the Sultan and say that we are not afraid of war in Khorasan!".
As Amin listened, the look on his face became more and more sad. Ali Shir-Ud on the side also had a calm face and clenched his fists. But people are under the eaves and have to bow their heads. Then he could only sigh secretly and slowly let go of his fists.
"But Counselor Grichin, these conditions are really difficult for a strong man!" , Amin said helplessly.
Ginghin disagreed, and said in a loud voice: "Since you Khorezm want to serve me as the kingdom of Khorasan, then these conditions should not be embarrassed. Besides, we in Khorasan have promised half of the Khorezm army to leave, and we have already done our duty. ”.
"But where should we go when Khorezm exits the Kipchak steppe? Isn't this forcing us to die in Khorezm? Amin said in a slightly pleading tone.
Gritsyn, however, shook his head and retorted, "Vizier, you are wrong. To the north of the Kipchak steppe, isn't there still the principality of Kievan Rus? I know it's a huge country! And since the death of their lord Yaroslav, the vast principality of Kievan Rus has been completely divided. If you Khorezm retreat there, we in Khorasan can still provide some support. ”。
"This?" , although listening to Gritsin's words, the principality of Kievan Rus seems to have a lot to do. But from the mouth of Zangriqin, there is a smell of conspiracy. After all, Khorasan couldn't see Khorezm grow stronger, how could he come up with such a good way out for them.
And on the side of the principality of Kievan Rus, he is not unaware. Although it is indeed a vast area, it is full of pagans. And these Muslims, they have never dealt with each other. And the winters there are long and cold, and it is difficult for ordinary people to get through.
The Kipchaks attacked the principality of Kievan Rus', but only captured the warmer territories in the south. For the cold places further north, there is no intention to set foot in the slightest.
So Amin thought that Khorasan's plan was to get rid of them as soon as possible!
He frowned slightly, and continued: "Although this Kievan Rus principality has a lot to offer, we Khorezm have lived in the ancestral land for generations and do not want to move out. And the principality of Kievan Rus is freezing, and even if we Khorezm people go there, it is tantamount to killing ourselves! ”。
"So, are you Khorezm going to reject our good intentions in Khorasan? Then I will take Khorasan as the kingdom of God, and I am afraid that I will not be able to do it. In that case, there's nothing more to talk about. ”。 With that, Glitsch pretended to be very dissatisfied and left.
Amin naturally can't let the peace talks just go away! Immediately persuaded: "Counselor, don't go!" Don't leave! There's something to say! There's something to say! I'm not saying no, but we have a population of hundreds of thousands in Khorezm, and our people have moved north. It's really a big deal, and I have to be cautious! ”。
"Hehehe... You're worried about that! Listening to this, Grechin immediately eased his complexion, and sat down again: "Since you Khorezm worship me Khorasan as the kingdom, then the people of Khorezm are also the people of our great Khorasan country. The matter of moving north will support one or two. ”。
This is really the original intention of Khorasan! If Khorezm can move away obediently, Khorasan will give a certain amount of money and food support. And during the northward migration, he helped the people of Khorezm as much as possible.
It's just that Khorasan doesn't trade at a loss! This intention is not really for the people of Khorezm.
Therefore, the main intention was to let the Khorezm people go to Kievan Rus' to plague the Rus'. After all, the people of Khorezm were mostly Muslims, and Kievan Rus' was mostly Nestorians. Both are very xenophobic between them, and it is naturally impossible to live in peace at that time.
In any case, Khorasan will not stop at the current pace of expansion in the future. So after the Kipchak steppe was taken, it could be arranged on the side of Kievan Rus. Li Chengji knows that it is a world-famous black soil area.
The soil is fertile, and a large amount of grain can be harvested by sprinkling seeds casually. Although it has not yet been developed, the land is still the same land. As long as a certain amount of development is carried out, the same can still be cultivated. In addition, although the winter is long, there are times when it passes. Sowing and harvesting in spring and summer can also be very fruitful.
Therefore, Li Chengji naturally will not let this good land grow with wild grass.
Gritschin didn't know the value of the land, but he knew one thing. That is, the wider the territory of Khorasan, the more benefits he receives. Even if he is only a staff officer of the General Staff Department at present, he can still get a lot of favor by always following Li Chengji's side.
Therefore, he has been doing his best in office. Now, in order to complete Li Chengji's explanation, he is trying to test the bottom line of Khorezmo.
At that moment, Amin listened to the explanation of Yan Grichen and Yan Yuese, and unconsciously felt like he was being targeted by a poisonous snake. With a cautious mind, he responded: "Counselor, is this true?" Is Khorasan really willing to provide money and food for my Khorezm relocation? ”。
When he said this, Amin himself was a little unconvinced.
Gritsyn smiled and said loudly, "This is nature. We, the country of Khorasan, are the kingdom of God, so naturally we will not make a backshit. And to the west of Kievan Rus' is the border of Byzantium. It had been a major trade route since ancient times, and now the Byzantine side is falling apart. If you take it down, you will be able to trade with it in the future. ”。