A weak country has no diplomacy, and Dongcao is not a strong country among the Zhaowu countries, and it has no confidence to resist in the face of a giant eastern power like the Tang Dynasty. The Sui army more than 100 years ago and the Tang army more than 30 years ago left a deep impression on them. What's more, in the face of the big food that is eyeing him, Dong Cao has always wanted to be close to the Tang Dynasty. As soon as there is a stir, they will inevitably get worried.

After discussing with Kuleba, it was decided that Kuleba would come forward to contact Li Zaixing and find out the situation first. Kuleba is the vice-king, the rank is high enough, and he is not the king, in case the negotiation fails, there is still room for it.

This is already the best solution they can think of.

With a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, Kuleba came out of the city.

Knowing the arrival of Vice King Dongcao, Li Zaixing knew that his momentum had become big enough. However, he did not come forward immediately, but was received by Du Fu Kuleba. Although Du Fu is not a professional diplomat, he is much more elegant than them in terms of conversation, and he will not lose the face of the Tang Dynasty. If Pei Xuanqing and them were allowed to negotiate, it was likely that the rangers of Chang'an City would grab the territory, which would easily leave a bad impression of being arrogant.

Although he didn't intend to be really polite.

Du Fu and Kuleba met, and their elegant faces and elegant conversation won Kuleba's favor at once. When he heard that Du Fu was a poet, he immediately became excited.

"Does Du Jun know Shixian Li Bai?"

Du Fu was both envious and proud. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Brother Li is my poetry friend, and we often exchange poems. ”

Kuleba was shocked, and hurriedly got up and saluted: "Disrespectful and disrespectful, it turns out that Du Jun is actually a friend of Shixian, a despicable person of Kuleba, who abruptly surprised Du Jun." ”

Du Fu waved his hand modestly. "It doesn't matter, although Du Fu and Brother Taibai are poetry friends, they don't dare to compare with him, they are just ordinary scholars. Why, Brother Taibai's poem has been passed to Dongcao? ”

Kuleba nodded proudly: "Although my Dongcao is a small country, I have also seen the charm of the Tang Dynasty. Ouyang rate more books, Wu Daozi paintings, Li Taibai poems, we are also very admired. As soon as a new poem is passed through the green mountains, the Chinese people in our country often recite it. He said very politely: "Since Du Jun is a friend of the poet and immortal, he must also be a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, I wonder if Kuleba can have the honor to appreciate Du Jun's masterpiece?" ”

When Du Fu heard that Li Bai's poem had spread to the river, he was a little jealous in his heart, and he also wanted to show his poems. When he reaches middle age, he has achieved nothing, and he himself is a little pessimistic, but Li Zaixing has always encouraged him, saying that he will definitely become famous in the future. For this reason, he and Li Zaixing discussed his poems, and Li Zaixing believed that his poems were calm and steady, not as bold as Li Bai's poems, so they were not easy for the laity to accept. Of course, there are also some poems that are magnificent and quite popular, such as the poem "Wangyue", which Li Zaixing has recited many times.

At this moment, Du Fu took out the poem. Kuleba chanted twice, although he felt that it was not as good as Li Bai's poem, but it was also different, it was a good poem, and he couldn't help but praise a few words at the moment. Du Fu was happy, and took out a few poems with a similar style, and chanted them one by one with Kuleba, and the two spoke speculatively, as if they were friends for a while.

Seeing that the relationship between the two sides was harmonious, Kuleba talked about the topic and cautiously asked about Li Zaixing's intentions.

Du Fu said quietly: "Li Duwei came to the river because I heard that the Great Food was invading the countries, and I intended to order Gaodu to send troops to expel and maintain stability in the river. Li Duwei came from Chang'an to understand the situation. However, it is his personal private matter to challenge Dongcao, his concubine Al Maidi is from Zhongcao, and he may have suffered some grievances in Dongcao back then, so he came to seek justice. ”

Kuleba breathed a sigh of relief and rejoiced. I breathed a sigh of relief because Li Zaixing came to Dongcao to make trouble, and it had nothing to do with the official. Fortunately, it is because Li Zaixing has an official identity after all, and he bears the will of the Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty to prepare for the expulsion of Da Shi. If he doesn't distinguish between what is right and what is wrong, fights with Li Zaixing, or even sends troops to kill Li Zaixing, it will be annoying.

"Alas, Dongcao and Zhongcao, there were a lot of conflicts back then, but speaking of which, they were all internal matters of their own clan, but they didn't expect it to alarm the Tang Dynasty. Li Duwei was able to come forward for a concubine and challenge me Dong Cao Jian'er, and he was really a hero. Kuleba said half-truthfully: "However, Li Duwei probably doesn't know that the Zhongcao at this time is no longer the Zhongcao at that time. ”

Although Du Fu is a bit roundabout, he is also a smart person, not to mention that he considers himself a messenger at the moment, of course, he must take the initiative to think deeply. As soon as he heard Kuleba's words, he immediately realized that there was an article.

"The Vice-King means ......"

"Zhongcao has just changed to a king." Kuleba looked at Du Fu with a smile, feeling that he had finally regained the initiative. Aren't you going to stand up for Zhongcao? Zhongcao has changed masters, what are you making a fuss? If you really want to make a big deal out of it, no one will support you at all.

Du Fu was stunned for a moment, and was just about to sigh, when the afterglow of his eyes swept to Kuleba's smile, and he immediately took it back. He groaned for a moment, frowning slightly. "So, we can't stay here any longer. We need to get to Zhongcao as soon as possible. ”

"What, what's the matter with Zhongcao?" Kuleba said seriously: "I still want to talk to Du Jun for a few more days." Our king has just issued an edict to recruit warriors from all over the country to gather in Su and Shana to compete with Li Duwei. As soon as he left......"

Du Fu smiled, ignoring Kuleba's lies, he said with a straight face: "The vice king doesn't know, Cao Yena, the princess of Dongcao, is now the beloved concubine of my Tang Dynasty Son of Heaven, and she also gave birth to a daughter for the Son of Heaven, and she is favored by the Son of Heaven. Al Maidi was originally the concubine of Princess Cao Yena. ”

Before Du Fu finished speaking, Kuleba's eyes widened, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

Cao Ye really entered the Tang Dynasty and became the favorite concubine of the Tang Dynasty, and gave birth to a princess? She wouldn't have said my Dongcao in front of the Tang Emperor, the Tang Dynasty issued an edict to destroy my Dongcao, right?

The more Kuleba thought about it, the more he thought about it, the more scared he became, and he didn't even have time to think about why Du Fu said that Cao Ye gave birth to a daughter, but he didn't say that he was a princess. He hurriedly gave Du Fu a deep salute, first expressing his respect for the Tang Dynasty Emperor, and then expressing his honor that someone in Cao Guo could become the favorite concubine of the Tang Dynasty, and finally said that if the Tang Dynasty Emperor intends to restore the country for Princess Cao Ye, Dong Cao will fully support it.

Du Fu was also disturbed by the change of master in Zhongcao. Li Zaixing entered the river, and his initial hope was pinned on Zhong Cao, if he could gather a few hundred warriors, Li Zaixing would have the confidence to speak, at least he didn't need to start from an ordinary soldier. Now that Zhongcao has changed masters, his hopes have been disappointed, Li Zaixing's plan has been frustrated, and their future has become illusory, how can he not be anxious.

Kuleba took the initiative to show goodwill, of course he would not refuse, he hurriedly expressed his gratitude, and then asked Kuleba to wait, and immediately rushed to see Li Zaixing.

"Zhongcao has a new king?" Li Zaixing was also taken aback, no wonder there has been no news, it turns out that there has been a change in Zhongcao.

Al Maddy also panicked. Zhongcao changed masters, their original tribe will definitely be in danger, I don't know how many are still alive. There are not many people in Zhongcao, and if there is another civil strife, it will inevitably be even more embarrassing.

"It's enough to make trouble, just take it when you see it."

Li Zaixing asked for Al Maidi's opinion, but Al Maddy was already confused, how could it be unreasonable, and hurriedly nodded and agreed. As soon as she thought that the life and death of her clansmen were unknown, she was anxious, murderous, and wanted to kill Ben Kadi Zhencheng now, how could she still have the heart to compete in Su vs. Shana.

Li Zaixing immediately met with Kuleba, greeted each other politely, and then walked into Su Xiangshana City side by side. Kuleba has successfully solved the problem and has reported the news to Shea Hu in advance. When she heard that Cao Ye had become the favorite concubine of the Tang Dynasty and gave birth to a princess, she was also scared enough. At present, a banquet was held in the palace to warmly entertain Li Zaixing.

Li Zaixing didn't think too much, and praised Dong Cao's warriors for fighting well, even if they were defeated, they were very graceful, in short, they were looking for a little reason to save some face for Ahu. She was very satisfied, and the guests and hosts were happy.

After the politeness, the two sides began formal negotiations.

Li Zaixing inquired in detail about the change of ownership of Zhongcao. It turned out that after Princess Cao Yena entered the Tang Dynasty, there was no news for several years, and the people in the country were already disappointed, feeling that it was meaningless to do so, and the future was bleak. It didn't take long for Cao Yena's father to fall ill and die. He originally passed the throne to his son Wuhutun, but Wuhutun was too young to serve the public, and was killed by his general Ashina Moye.

"Ashina Moye?" As soon as Al Madi heard this name, his eyebrows raised: "This Turk, I have long known that he is not a good person. He is a spy sent by the people of Shiguo. ”

Li Zaixing hurriedly interrupted her: "Ashina Moye is a Turk? ”

Kuleba nodded: "This name is a typical Turkic name. Many Turkic people were displaced in the river, and all countries had them. ”

Li Zaixing didn't say anything more, and instead said to Shea Hu: "Since Princess Cao Ye has become the favorite concubine of my Tang Dynasty, Zhongcao is the country of my Tang Dynasty's in-laws. Ashina Moye kills the king and stands on his own, we can't sit idly by. Although the king and Zhongcao have been fighting each other for several years, after all, they are the same sect, and I hope the king can help me. ”

Shea Hu nodded again and again: "That's right." This king had thought about it before, but it was just hard to stand alone. Now Li Duwei is here on the order of the Tang Emperor, and if he is dispatched, he will obey his orders. However, Ashina Moye is familiar with Mo He Tutun of Shi Kingdom, especially with Shi Wang's son Na Che Bi Shi, if you want to use troops to help Zhong Cao restore the country, I am afraid that you have to think carefully. I wonder what the captain has planned? ”

Li Zaixing understands that Shea Hu said it beautifully, but he will never do it rashly. If he can't come up with a workable plan, all the help of Shea Hu will stay on the lips. Only when it is profitable and there is enough certainty that he will actually make a move.

"Of course, this is a soldier's murder weapon, and it should not be used lightly." Li Zaixing smiled confidently: "The king will gather people to fight first, and I will go to Zhongcao first to explore the truth and reality." ”

Sheahu and Kuleba exchanged a look and nodded