Luo Tong snorted coldly: "What about the million-strong army? You are so powerful, why haven't you put down the rebellion in the Northern Desert and Huainan? ”

"yes..." The rest of the generals also came back to their senses and nodded.

When they heard the million-strong army just now, they were still distracted for a moment, but Luo Tong's words gave them confidence.

Luo Yi said: "Eldest grandson Wuji, if you want to turn war into jade silk, it's not impossible, but as my eldest brother said, you have to show sincerity, otherwise, my army can't toss in vain, and I can't explain to the soldiers." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Then I don't know General Luo, what sincerity do you want?" As long as I have it, I can promise. Except, of course, Chang'an City. ”

What Luo Yi wants, of course, is not Chang'an City, in his eyes, it is what is in the bag, and when he wants to take it, he will definitely be able to get it, and there is only one opportunity left.

originally thought that this opportunity had arrived, but just after listening to the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, Luo Yi felt that it seemed that it was not the best moment to attack Datang.

First, attacking the Tang Dynasty at this time will bring millions of soldiers and horses from all over the Central Plains to Chang'an, although Xiliang firearms are powerful, but they can't withstand that kind of consumption.

Second, if at the same time as the war with the Tang Dynasty, Zhuge Can took the opportunity to attack Xiliang, then Xiliang would have to face not only the one million horses of the Tang Dynasty, but also more than 300,000 people in Huainan, Henan, and Zhou Gandang, so that they would have to deal with one million enemy troops, even if Xiliang was strong, I am afraid that it would not be able to support it, don't forget, Xiliang is only 100,000 elites now, and the 200,000 people just recruited are all recruits.

Therefore, after pondering, Luo Yi changed his mind, if the eldest grandson Wuji could get what he was tempting, he might as well stop the expedition against the Tang Dynasty and attack Zhou Gandang instead, attacking Huainan, Henan, Jiangdong and other places.

"Lord Changsun, not only can I promise to negotiate peace with you, but I can also promise to send troops to help you crusade against Zhou Gandang and capture Jiangdong, Henan, and Huainan; But my condition is... 500,000 quintals of grain and grass! ”

Luo Yi asked, "What do you think?" ”

"What, half a million quintals!? This... That's too much, right? The eldest grandson Wuji was taken aback, such a big number, let alone Li Shimin, even he would not agree, and he did not dare to agree.

Now is a troubled time, how can we fight a war without food? Food is more important than money.

"Can it be replaced with gold and silver?"

"No, you can't. All I need is food. Luo Yi seemed to be smiling.

He asked the eldest grandson Wuji for 500,000 loads of grain, one was for the people of Xiliang, and the other was to weaken the Tang Dynasty, which has the national strength of the Tang Dynasty and can gather a million troops at any time, but if there is no food, let alone a million, it will be difficult to 100,000.

Therefore, what is fought is food, and what is fought is manpower, financial resources, and national strength.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "I can promise to give 100,000." ”

This price is already the limit of what he can agree, in order to avoid being conquered by Xiliang's elite, he decided to persuade Li Shimin after he goes back.

"Shall you send Hanako?"

Luo Yi rolled his eyes.

Zhu Ru sarcastically said: "One hundred thousand? The dignified Tang Dynasty, that's all there is to it? ”

Sun Jian said: "Lord Eldest Sun, my lord said that there is no shortage of Datang, and it is already extraordinarily kind, if you are not sincere, please please..." ”

Luo Yi snorted coldly: "Eldest grandson Wuji, 100,000 loads of grain and grass, I will never agree, if you have to make an inch, I will be furious, I am afraid that you will not be able to bear it." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji had a bitter face, and now he regretted coming to be a lobbyist. No wonder Xu Maogong always said that before the peace talks, it is necessary to control the absolute initiative and advantage, before there is no advantage, where can we negotiate peace, and the current situation is clearly to seek peace and beg for peace, if Li Shimin knows, I am afraid that he will be able to make his nose crooked.

"Then 150,000?"

"Four hundred thousand."

"Two hundred thousand?"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand."

"Two hundred and fifty thousand."

Luo Yi said with a smile: "In this case, let's compromise and make a deal for 300,000 yuan, how about it?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji really didn't know what to say, he didn't even have to think about the price of this peace negotiation, Li Shimin would definitely not agree.

But if he doesn't agree now, Luo Yi won't let go, which means that the peace talks have failed.

Eldest grandson Wuji: ".... ”

He didn't speak, as if hesitating...

Luo Yi smiled and said: "Lord Changsun, you don't seem to know much about the combat effectiveness of my army, it's better to do this, we will limit it to five days, I will lead 5,000 troops, and defeat the 200,000 troops you are stationed in Luyang, and then we will talk about it, how about it?" ”

"We can high-five and swear, if my 5,000 men can't defeat Xue Dingshan within five days, even if I lose, then not only do you not have to give me 300,000, but I will give you 300,000 and promise to make peace, how about it?"

"Oh? That's true??? The eldest grandson Wuji was shocked.

Luo Yi smiled and said, "Seriously, of course seriously." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji laughed: "Okay, General Luo is really refreshing, let's just decide, it's been five days... No, with a limit of ten days, General Luo should not bring 5,000 people, bring 20,000 people, if you can capture Luyang and other Chengcheng and defeat Xue Dingshan's 200,000 army, I will not say a word, that is, I will agree to all the conditions put forward by General Luo. ”

Luo Tong, Sun Jian, and Zhu Ru were all a little worried.

Wu Qing, Dong Fan and others looked overjoyed.

Luo Yi laughed: "Okay, that's it!" ”

"Sending off guests."

After the decision, the eldest grandson Wuji left Qinglong Guancheng.

"My lord, you... It's too bold, although the Wolf Tooth Army is strong, it is still unknown whether it can defeat Xue Dingshan's 200,000 army. Besides, if you and he decided so quickly, he would definitely arrange an ambush, which added a lot of difficulty to us. ”

Sun Jian sighed: "If you can't complete it within the specified time... Even..... ”

Before Luo Yi could speak, Wu Qing laughed and said confidently: "Lord Sun, in front of our Wolf Tooth Army, the 200,000 people of the Tang Army are just decorations!" Don't worry, I'll take people with me later, and within three days, I'll take the city." ”

Dong Fan is not far behind: "Yes, in front of our wolf tooth army, they are all paper paste. ”

Cao Su said with a smile: "Don't say that we have an artillery regiment now, even if there is no artillery regiment, they can't resist it, as long as the ammunition is sufficient, killing him 200,000 is as simple as eating." ”

In short, the five regiment commanders are all self-confident.

Luo Yi said: "Hear it, their 200,000 people are just decorations, don't be afraid!" In this battle, I want to go in person, except for the Wolf Tooth Army, Pan Long and 500 personal guards, the rest of the people stayed in Qinglong Pass, stationed in place and waited. ”

"Sun Jian, don't you believe it, then come along, I'll let you see how the Wolf Tooth Army defeated the Tang Army!"