Chapter 337: Victory or Defeat Is Life and Death
When Zhao Xiaoxi realized that Gu Mozhi had slipped away, he quickly asked Heran to break into the post station where the Tibetan guards stayed in the name of asking about the assassination. Watching people go to the empty building, Zongzan and Jiu Mozhi, they really couldn't even think of why the two of them were running away.
On the contrary, Zhao Xiaoxi seemed to understand that Gu Mozhi was afraid that he could see that he wanted to keep Zongzan in Western Xia. In order to ensure that nothing went wrong, he deliberately picked his attention, put it when the little sister was assassinated, and secretly took Zongzan to leave in a low-key manner.
In the face of Heranlian's questioning, many of these Tubo warriors who were left behind seemed very inexplicable. It seems that they don't know why their prince and national teacher want to leave them behind and secretly return to China?
This act of escaping from the battle made these samurai blush somewhat. But only knowing the news, the guard generals who were left behind to delay time, and the strategists brought by Zong Zan, looked calm.
Looking at He Ranlian, who was angry, and asked these two about Zong Zan's whereabouts, Zhao Xiaoxi said: "General Heran, forget it!" According to this king, at this moment, they are only afraid that they are not far from the border of Tibet, and it will be useless to chase after them.
What's more, the fact that the Tibetan prince said goodbye to the national teacher without saying goodbye is certainly very confusing. But even if it's a general, what's the use of chasing them back? People want to leave, so you can't force you to stay, right? Forget it, let these people leave too! ”
The two Tubo generals and ministers, who were themselves good scapegoats, didn't expect Zhao Xiaoxi to speak for them. can think about Zhao Xiaoxi's words, unless Western Xia wants to start a war with Tubo, it is really powerless to stop Zongzan who wants to return to the country.
Just when Heran Lian was about to go to the palace to inform Li Qianshun of the situation, Zhao Xiaoxi spoke again: "General Heran, although this king doesn't know why the prince of Tubo secretly left Western Xia, there is one thing that the general must pay attention to.
This time, the Tibetan prince was invited by Western Xia. I came to participate in the conscription of the colt, but I almost lost my life here. Thinking of returning to Tibet this time, he would definitely put the blame on the head of Western Xia and regard it as a conspiracy of Western Xia.
If you want the two countries to settle the dispute and let these Tibetans leave the imperial city tomorrow, you'd better give the lord a reward. Send cavalry to escort along the way. To show the sincerity of Western Xia, don't let them be attacked halfway.
If these people die in Western Xia, then Zongzan's planting and framing will work. The general must remember to make this clear to the lord of the country. Now the real culprit behind the curtain is unknown, and it is not advisable to make too many enemies in Western Xia! ”
As soon as he heard Zhao Xiaoxi's analysis, he was not stupid and quickly understood. As soon as Kumazhi left with Zongzan, instead of detaining these Tibetan warriors, they wanted to send them out of the country as a gift from the motherland.
Otherwise. If these Tibetan warriors all died in the territory of Western Xia, they would really be speechless at that time. understands that this farce of choosing a horse has ended, and he also feels that Zhao Xiaoxi's reminder is indeed very precious.
He arched his hand and said: "Thank you for mentioning the prince, the last general will go back to the lord of the country!" ”
Leaving with a group of menacing people, looking at these Tubo warriors with complicated eyes, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "This king knows. Many of you are willing to give your lives for Dzongzan. The feeling of being abandoned. It shouldn't be comfortable, right?
If you can return to Tibet smoothly this time. Bring a message for this king to your lord and your teacher. Ambush the account of the prince of this king and the king of Dali, sooner or later the king and the lord of Dali will find them to settle, so that they can be mentally prepared. ”
Throwing down a sentence with a smile in his eyes, these Tibetan warriors finally understood. Not only did they not reap any benefits this time. even provoked two strong opponents for nothing. For Tibet, this is really worth the loss!
As Zongzan's cronies and guards, they naturally know that Dali's military strength has developed very rapidly in the past two years. Dali and Tubo border, although there were no major battles. But Tibet also began to increase the garrison there one after another.
If it is changed to before, it is more that Dali is worried about the invasion of Tibet. But now, feng shui takes turns, and it is their turn to feel the threat of Dali's soldiers. Plus a big song, they're really dangerous!
Not long after leaving the Tubo Station, the two princes of Daliao who learned the news also had different thoughts. Yelutu felt that this praise seemed bold, but once it hit the hard stubble, it became a soft bag, and he fled without a fight!
Only Yeluqi understands that this kind of scheme of the golden cicada coming out of its shell is definitely not something that Zong Zan can come up with. Not to mention that Zhao Xiaoxi hasn't paid attention to Tubo's movements in the past few days, why isn't he like this?
Thinking of this, Yeluqi felt that maybe he could plan on this matter. But soon, the strategist beside him said: "Your Royal Highness, there are not many secret forces that we have infiltrated into Western Xia this time. If you want to attack them, I'm afraid it's not easy.
In addition, his subordinates advised the prince to leave as soon as possible tomorrow. The subordinates felt that the prince would not be peaceful on the way back to China this time. It would be more beneficial for the prince to protect the rest of the power in the dark.
Previously, the elders had sent a secret letter, and the Xingtu tribe began to deploy troops, thinking that they were trying to find the tribe's idea. If His Royal Highness wasn't stupid, he should have something to do with the prince. So, at present, we are still self-preservation! ”
Listening to the advice of the strategist, Yeluqi also sighed that his layout this time was not easy to achieve. originally wanted Yelutu to face Zhao Xiaoxi, but it turned out to be like this, and even Zhao Xiaoxi no longer paid attention to the assassination.
No longer have to worry about being framed, Yelutu is afraid that he will start to shift his energy to the head of dealing with it. If he has the support of his mother's tribe behind him, then there are even more tribes that support Yelutu.
Compared to Yelutu who dared to kill him without any consideration, Yeluqi did not dare to ask for trouble with this younger brother at will. The reason is simple, if he kills Yelutu, the father who only cares about the tribe behind him will kill him without mercy.
It sounds unfair, but it's the way it is. For this reason, in Yeluqi's opinion, he wants to get rid of this younger brother. The best way is to borrow a knife to kill someone. Whether it is the Western Xia or the Great Song Dynasty, it is a knife that is easy to borrow.
The idea is good, but he misestimated Zhao Xiaoxi's calmness, and he didn't fall for it at all. On the contrary, that disciple began to kill him. This means that whether or not he can return to the tribe, there is a danger that awaits him.
After listening to the strategist's words, Yeluqi looked very lonely and said, "What is the attitude of the Imperial City towards the actions of the Xingtu tribe?" Also, with such a large troop movement, that person shouldn't be unaware, right? What was his reaction? ”
Knowing this brutal competition for heirs, it's more about eliminating the best heirs. Jerezi wondered what his father, who had almost forgotten him, was in this matter.
Except on formal occasions, Yeluqi never said the title of father. In fact, I hated Yelu Hongji very much in my heart, and abandoned him back then. But the rules of the grassland are like this, the fittest survive, and the weak are eliminated.
The strategist knew the grievances in Yeluqi's heart, and quickly said: "According to what our secret agents heard, this time, the tribe that was originally not fortunate to be planned began to arrange troops to prepare to strike at the tribe, and several other tribes also made moves.
It's just that when the Xingtu tribe began to send troops and planned to attack our tribe, several other tribes seemed to choose to wait and see. It is said that the lord of the country has sent a message not to allow other tribes to participate in this matter, but the news has not been confirmed! ”
Hearing this, Yeluqi suddenly looked at him and said, "It seems that he really ignores the cruel competition between our two major tribes. No matter what, I won't sit still, and even if I die, I won't die like this.
Send a letter to the tribal elders and ask them to woo the tribes near the tribe at all costs. Don't ask them for help, just let them be neutral and don't participate in this competition. I'd like to see if the Xingtu tribe can swallow our tribe. ”
It seems that he knows that this father, in order to choose a suitable heir, he will treat the fight between brothers as if he did not see it. Try to provide them with a similar strength to compete, and the winner will be the heir.
Although Yeluqi's strength is slightly lacking at the moment, there is only one matrilineal tribe that supports Yelutu. Yeluqi felt that he still had a way to make the other party unable to take advantage of this competition.
Even if it is not possible to kill this younger brother for the time being, he can cut off the Xingtu tribe and give it a certain heavy blow, Yeluqi feels that he may not lose the opportunity to compete for the heir. Even if Yelu Hongji is ruthless, he knows what choice to make for the sake of Da Liao.
Looking at Yeluqi's high-spirited eyes, this strategist who has been growing up with him also knows that this is a war that is not won or killed. Even if the current situation is not favorable to Yeluqi, as long as you work hard, there will always be a chance!
While Yeluqi is desperate for the upcoming competition, Yelutu is also planning how to make this big brother disappear out of nowhere. This trip to Xixia really made him feel the threat brought by this big brother.
In order to successfully take over the authority of Da Liao, Yelutu has only one principle, and anyone who stands in his way is an enemy. He will not care about any emotion, and will eradicate anyone who stands in his way to the top.
When he began to be sensible and received the education of the children of the royal family, that mother still had his mother's relatives. instilled in him that he could not tolerate any soft-heartedness in the matter of succession to the throne.
Because this kind of competition often represents life and death. Even this kind of life and death is not only for them personally, but also for the lives of those who support him. The truth of the winner and the king waiting for the loser is also very clear.
Like Yeluqi, Yelutu is also thinking about returning to China with his advisers at this moment. Although he also thought about leaving this eldest brother in Western Xia. But Yelutu knows better, it's not yet time for you to die.
Yelutu, who had suffered a serious loss of his own escort force, chose to forbear rationally at this time. And he believed that before he returned to Daliao, this big brother should not dare to kill him.
But if you put your life on speculation, Jelutu doesn't feel safe. For this reason, he still decided that after leaving the imperial city, he would rush to Daliao non-stop, and he could even hire someone to be a bodyguard at some cost to escort them back to Daliao! (To be continued......)