Chapter 210: Opportunity in a Crisis
It stands to reason that the edict of Tui'en sealing the little khan is a depth charge, which will inevitably cause an uproar on the Xue Yantuo grassland.
The Datang Division even waited for this, as if it were ready to defend and flee from the enemy, but after two or three days of fear, nothing happened, and the situation seemed to be calm and abnormal.
Shinju Khan Yi Nan seems to have recovered from the initial shock and entanglement, as if he has accepted this fact.
There is also a little reluctant smile on his face, and his attitude is quite kind, no matter how you look at it, it makes people feel that he has to accept the reality. Of course, the frowns that are often twisted show that he is still a little entangled in his heart, or forced helplessness and unwillingness!
Although everything seemed calm, as if everything was in line with the best expectations, Xie Yi and Di Zhixon were a little uneasy.
There is no danger, and it is naturally best to be lucky. But there is also a good saying, if something goes wrong, it must be a demon, once there is a demonic omen, then this matter may not be so simple.
After thinking about it, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun still decided that they didn't care about so much, and there was no need to care about so much news that was difficult to distinguish and the truth was unknown.
Therefore, they chose the most direct and effective way - to resign to Yi Nan, anyway, the holy decree has been read, and what should be understood has also been understood, the basic mission of this mission has been completed, and it is not a dereliction of duty to return now, and it is difficult for others to criticize and blame for this, and it can be regarded as a successful completion of the task.
Bachelor Xie and Di Shilang really want to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible, and their desire is quite urgent!
However, Yi Nan did not agree, and invited the Tang envoys to stay and watch the ceremony on the grounds that there would be a hunting event to celebrate later and the ceremony of crowning the two sons as little khans.
Although it was an invitation, Zhenzhu Khan's words were so burning that he couldn't refuse it at all, and he couldn't refuse it. From the perspective of the Tang envoys, you should stay and watch the ceremony, if you insist on leaving. On the contrary, it is easy to leave a truth for Yi Nan, and he will be held accountable when he returns to Chang'an.
In a word, Yi Nan doesn't want people to go; Because of their identities, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun couldn't leave, and their situation was inevitably a little embarrassing and helpless.
Then again, this is also an expected result, and Xie Yi and Di Zhixun have expected this, and they are not surprised or frustrated.
To some extent, this so-called resignation is more like a temptation. Test Yi Nan's attitude and bottom line.
The result? It's a little worrying, or at least not ideal.
Yi Nan looked calm and kind, and happily agreed to follow the Tang Emperor's decree to crown his two sons, but would he really do this?
Xie Yi and Di Zhixon did not dare to be very optimistic, but felt that the calm in front of them was more like a precursor to the arrival of a storm.
What kind of scene will you see in that so-called sealing ceremony!
Just like the Khan's birthday banquet the day before yesterday, it was originally jubilant, but it didn't change its flavor because of a sudden "generous gift" from Datang! That day, Yi Nan was deflated. It is hard to guarantee that he will not treat others in the same way as others, and even double the dedication.
Therefore, if you don't return to Chang'an for a day, you won't dare to take it lightly for a day. At least you have to leave the Xue Yantuo Khan's tent as much as possible, and you may be able to feel more secure near the border of the Tang Dynasty!
However, at the moment, we can't go, and we can't go.
According to the tradition of Xue Yantuo. Autumn is a good time for hunting, and there are hunting activities every year. Hunting is part of the life of the steppe herders, and it is also part of their martial traditions and how to maintain them. That's why it's taken very seriously.
Obviously, the hunt was not only held for the sake of those few wild beasts, but also for the training of soldiers and horses, and the maintenance and promotion of the martial spirit. The four seasons of the later Khitan emperors, the Manchurian Mulan autumn hunting is the same.
The people of Xue Yantuo also have this tradition, because on the birthday of the Khan this year, the envoys of various countries came and made a fuss about canonizing the two little khans, so it became extraordinary.
However, for the Tang people, there is nothing special, the so-called hunting conference is not a group of people hunting wild beasts in the grassland and woods!
However, the envoys of the Tang Dynasty were also invited, after all, this was a martial era, and the Tang people were also very good at polo and hunting.
Every year, Li Shimin will also lead many courtiers and generals to go around Guanzhong, such as the banks of the Jing River or the Lishan generation of hunting, which has the element of play, and also has the meaning of maintaining bravery. After all, the Li Tang royal family has the blood of the grassland Hu people, and Li Shimin immediately conquered the world, and he also took a fancy to this aspect.
Xie Yi and Di Zhixun originally focused on the mentality of participation, and had to plan to go, the current form was very delicate, any small move could cause a strong reaction from Xue Yantuo's people, if it was because of their own mistakes, it would not be cost-effective.
However, the reality was not as beautiful as imagined, just the day before the hunting event, Tu Lisu suddenly came to the camp of the Tang Mission, which made the atmosphere suddenly become a little unusual.
"Little Khan came at night, but what happened?"
Since the canonization was confirmed, the identity of Tu Liwan has naturally changed. Out of gratitude and political needs, Tu Lishu had a very good attitude towards Xie Yi and Di Zhixun and others, and even was quite grateful, and had a very good relationship with each other.
There have been a lot of comings and goings in the past few days, but in the past, the sudden profits and losses were all coming in the bright light, and they were like a spring breeze. But today he was mysterious, as if he was worried about being seen, and his face was solemn and cold.
"Something really important!" Tu Li's expression was hurried, and he said in an anxious tone: "I just got the news, and Dadu set up a collusion with the Western Turks, and is ready to make a move on the two noble envoys during the hunt tomorrow. ”
"What?" Hearing the news, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun were subconsciously shocked, this news was really unexpected and a little scary.
Is it a private act set up by magnanimity, colluding with the Western Turks in private? Or did Yi Nan know and participate in it?
If it's the former, it's not that serious, and if it's the latter, it's a bit worse. Yi Nan still couldn't hold back after all, do you want to rebel? To go against the tradition of the two countries not to kill the envoys, and kill the Tang envoys to sacrifice the flag?
It wasn't surprising that I hadn't seen the slightest sign before, but it was a sudden attack while hunting...... Especially when Tu Lishu came to report this matter at this time, it seemed a little ...... Something seems to be wrong.
If it is Yi Nan's meaning, Tu Li's behavior of coming to "inform" now seems a little strange, at least a little unreasonable. In the end, he understands that the skin does not have hair, and it is true that Tuli has ambitions, which is based on the fact that Xue Yantuo still exists, and it is best to be strong.
For Xie Yi and Dicterson, it is also unclear whether the news is accurate. We must be cautious, not biased to listen to and believe, and still less blind.
Xie Yi asked calmly: "Little Khan, is this matter serious?" ”
"It's true, how dare Tu Lishu deceive the two noble envoys, and more importantly, when I heard the news, I generously calculated that the blame would be placed on my head. Taking advantage of the chaotic situation of the hunting, I hurt people with hidden arrows and publicized it to the outside world. According to Nakahara. It is to kill people with a sword, to plant blame, and to make me a scapegoat. ”
Tu Li said anxiously: "If they really do it, there will be absolutely no place to stand on the grassland; If I fail, I will be a scapegoat, and when the time comes, the Tang Xingshi will ask for the guilt, and he will inevitably ask me to hand me over.
For the sake of Xue Yantuo's overall situation, Father Khan is afraid that he will have to sacrifice me. Therefore, no matter whether you win or lose, it will be a catastrophe for the next. There is no benefit at all, and of course I have to turn to the two noble envoys for help. ”
There is some truth in what he said, but it is not just a matter of asking for help, if what he says is true. It is equivalent to saving Xie Yi and others.
Or it can be said that everyone is now a grasshopper on a rope, and we must help each other and cooperate with each other in order to have a way out.
"I didn't think of any particularly good ideas for a while. I just want to come and inform the two envoys first, to see if there is a solution, and we can cooperate with each other. ”
Tuli lost his words sincerely. said in an anxious tone: "In the next respect, I will always respect the Tang Dynasty, and I will never be disrespectful to the Tang Dynasty, and I dare not have delusions, so I can set up a generous ...... Alas! ”
"Dare to ask the little Khan, Ling Zunke knows about this?" Xie Yi asked a very critical question, now that he thought about it, Yi Nan would be suspicious to leave them behind, if it had something to do with it, it would not be a good sign.
"I don't know!" Tu Lisu groaned: "If Father Khan knew, at least he would not allow them to harm me behind my back, no matter what, Father Khan still loves me very much, and he will not harm his own son." ”
"Tiger poison does not eat children, it is true." Dickinson was convinced.
Is that really the case? Xie Yi was silent, the matter is urgent, and it is necessary to think of countermeasures, but the so-called countermeasures are strategies for something.
But now the truth is unknown, how to talk about how to deal with it? Although Tu Li's words were conclusive, Xie Yi still had many suspicions.
It happened so suddenly, and although it sounds very likely and completely reasonable, there are still a lot of "loopholes". Of course, these vulnerabilities are within the realm of plausibility and may seem quite real, but they may also be deliberately designed.
It stands to reason that if Dadu set up a plot with the Western Turks, it will be very secretive, how can he let Tu Lishu easily find out, and know so much, is Tu Lishu lying, or is Dadu deliberately leaking secrets? What is the purpose?
Of course, it may be possible that Tu Li lost the eyes and ears by the side of Dadu, and it is not strange that the princes of the ancient times fought each other, or the struggle between political enemies, and the ears and eyes of the spies were planted around the other party.
But Xie Yi always felt that such a confidential matter, the secrecy of the generous setting must be extremely secretive, how could it be easily discovered? If the magnanimity of employing people is not to this extent, I am afraid that it will die a long time ago, where will it be supported to this day, and it will be better in the situation?
On the contrary, if the news of sudden profit and loss can be well-informed to this extent, it will not be in a disadvantageous position for a while.
In Xue Yantuo, if someone can achieve awareness, Yi Nan's knowledge is more likely than Tu Li's loss, and his son's ability can be greater than Lao Tzu's, but in the current situation, Yi Nan's means should obviously be superior.
One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, as the supreme khan of Xue Yantuo, how could Yi Nan allow someone to be more clever than himself? Even if this person is his own son, power has been so ruthless since ancient times.
What Yi Nan has never been aware of, but the sudden loss of profit is conclusive, and its credibility will inevitably decline. In particular, Tu Lishu himself is smart and cunning, and he is well versed in the thinking and way of doing things of the Central Plains people. If he comes up with a bitter plan, the consequences are unimaginable!
In this case, even the slightest mistake can be undone, and absolute caution must be exercised. In particular, you can't be deceived because you are gullible about others, otherwise it will be dishonorable even if you die, and you will not be willing.
"Little Khan, this matter is very important, please find out as much news as possible, and we will discuss it later." Of course, Xie Yi did not give a face-to-face answer, but took away the sudden gains and losses.
This way is very blunt, of course the sudden loss understands the reason, trust is mutual, although there is a look of disappointment on his face, but he didn't say anything, turned around and left.
Before leaving, he didn't feel angry and scolded, or let Xie Yi give a thought as soon as possible to solve Yunyun, is it reasonable or unreasonable?
If the sudden distortion is said so, some are like the scammers of later generations, and the act of constantly urging is itself part of the scam, and the urging is because the scammer is eager for quick success.
Tu Lisu didn't do this, but his reaction was extremely cold, was it disappointed and angry, or was it ......
If the matter is true, it is a big thing, how can he be calm? How can you be so calm? Of course, there are two sides to any reaction, and it is difficult to make an accurate judgment based on these alone.
So Xie Yi was also a little dizzy for a while, what the hell is going on?
"Di Shilang, this matter ......"
"It's a little sudden, it's hard to say!" Di Zhixon was also full of doubts, inexplicable.
Xie Yi said worriedly: "What Tu Li said may not be true, maybe this is a scam to trick us in." Xie Yi said: "But one thing is certain, this so-called hunt is by no means peaceful, it must be full of dangers, and we may not be able to wait for the so-called little khan's canonization ceremony." ”
"How's that for good?" Although Di Zhixon effectively imitated Su Wu, and even sacrificed his life for the country, if he could live, who would want to die in a foreign land?
"It's a dangerous hunt, but it might also be an opportunity for us to escape from this dangerous place."
Xie Yi said in a low voice: "What does Di Shilang think? ”
"Of course it's okay, there's already a way to get around?" Dickinson was immediately overjoyed and excited.
"It's not mature ...... yet"
Di Zhixon frowned and said, "Xiaoyao wants to find out the truth?" ”
"Yes, we have to figure it out, maybe we have to find a way to try and tempt, but the truth may not necessarily be necessary, as long as you can escape, the truth may not be so important." A smile appeared on the corner of Xie Yi's mouth, obviously he already had some ideas.
It is true that there is a crisis in front of us, but a crisis is also a kind of opportunity! (To be continued......)