Fan Lihua looked at the indignant old princes, her heart was hot, and her eyes were a little moist. He bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you for your protection." The love of the elderly, the pear blossom is inscribed in the heart. Saints, ladies and gentlemen, it is the wish of the saints to pacify the Turks, the last wish of the father-in-law, and the long-cherished wish of Pear Blossom. The victory or defeat of the Turkic army is still unpredictable, since there is this opportunity to make the two countries forever alliance, why not? Please don't hesitate to answer them. ”

Li Shimin looked at Fan Lihua and Xu Maogong, thought for a long time, nodded slightly, and said: "Since the marshal has made up his mind, I have no reason to allow it." It's just that...... How should I explain to Xue Aiqing! ”

"Please don't be embarrassed, Weichen will explain it to General Xue." Fan Lihua said.

Li Shimin pondered for a long time, and finally sighed and nodded: "It's just that I wronged the marshal." ”

Fan Lihua smiled and said: "For the country and the people, Lihua died without regrets." Holy Lord, the Turks have made conditions, and we must also put forward conditions. If he agrees to our terms, the two countries will strike and negotiate peace, and if they do not agree, they will fight to the death. ”

"According to the marshal, what conditions should we propose?"

"First: It is necessary to sacrifice the two countries of heaven and earth on the White Tiger Pass to form a bloody alliance, and make a friendship with each other, and never use troops against each other. Second: This war was caused by Su Baotong for personal revenge, and Su Baotong wanted to apologize to the Tang Dynasty army and people. Third, the Turks should return the land of the Central Plains that they had seized while the civil strife in the Central Plains. As long as Helu agrees to these three conditions, I, Fan Lihua, am willing to kill myself in public on the altar on the day of the peace alliance to vent the anger of my Turkic subjects. ”

After listening to this, Li Shimin secretly admired it, and it was worthy of being thoughtful in the orders of the three armed forces. said: "Okay, just according to the marshal." ”

"Holy Lord, the alliance between the two countries is very important, and it needs to have a thoughtful and good minister. Weichen recommended Xu Yinggong to take care of this matter with full authority, I don't know what the saint wants? ”

"Well, the marshal's words are very agreeable. Old Aiqing, thank you too much. ”

Xu Maogong hurriedly saluted and said; The minister was terrified. The saint and the marshal value the old minister, and the old minister should do his best to deal with this matter, please rest assured that the saint and the marshal can rest assured. ”

"The matter was agreed, and I immediately summoned the Turkic envoy Su Jiang to meet him. The inner servant, quickly go to the pavilion post to summon the Turks to make Sujiang Yin'an Palace see me. The chamberlain bowed down and agreed, and hurriedly went.

Cheng Yanjin and the old princes still wanted to say more, Li Shimin said: "This matter is decided, there is no need to discuss it again." ”

Li Shimin ordered the inner servant to pass on the decree and ascend to the Yin'an Palace. In an instant, the bell rang and the deacons stood in the Yin'an Temple. Li Shimin took out the crown and sat firmly on the throne. Xu Cheng and other old princes lined up under the steps. Li Shimin specially ordered someone to set up a seat for Fan Lihua, and Fan Lihua took a seat and sat aside.

There was not much time, and the Huangmen official came in and went back and forth, "The saint, the Turkic envoy Su Jiang came in." Li Shimin said on the throne: "Xuan." The Huangmen official stood at the corner of the Yin'an Hall and shouted loudly: "The Turkic envoy Su Jiang has come to see you. ”

"Turkic Prime Minister Su Jiang to meet His Majesty the Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty." With the words, Su Jiang walked up to the Yin'an Hall with his flirtatious robe.

Fan Lihua raised her eyes and looked at it, this Su Jiang was not confused, he was burly, his facial features were Zhouzheng, he was wearing Turkic clothes, and he also had some graceful attitude.

Su Jiang came to the Danqi to give a salute and said, "Su Jiang, a Turkic minister, see His Majesty the Emperor Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin said: "No courtesy." Your Excellency, please be seated. The waiter moved over the embroidery pier, and Su Jiang took a seat.

Li Shimin said: "The letter of state handed over by your envoy has already been discussed with several important ministers of my court. Although the conditions you put forward are somewhat excessive, for the sake of the people of the two countries to live and work in peace and contentment as soon as possible, Marshal Fan is willing to die in order to appease the anger of the Turkic royal court in exchange for a peace alliance between the two countries. However, in order to appease the anger of the courtiers, you made harsh demands on me, and I agreed. I also have the condition to mention, if your Khan agrees, I will immediately conclude an alliance with Heru Khan, and from then on the two countries will become friends and will never be disturbed. ”

"This ......" Su Jiang looked a little embarrassed, and said after a long silence: "Please make it clear to Your Majesty, if the subordinates can make the decision, they should go down." If you can't make the decision, wait for the ministers to return to the Ming Khan, and then reply. ”

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Okay." Since it is an alliance between the two countries, it cannot be perfunctory. The two countries sent soldiers to build an altar at the foot of Phoenix Mountain on the border of the White Tiger Pass, and I sacrificed heaven and earth with the Turkic Khan Helu, and made an alliance with blood. ”

Su Jiang nodded and said, "Yes, this subordinate can call the shots." ”

Li Shimin said: "This is one of them. Second, this war was caused by Su Baotong's personal revenge, and Su Baotong must apologize to our court and the whole of the court, so as to eliminate the grievances of our courtiers. ”

Su Jiang nodded again and said, "This is not a difficult matter, the subordinates can agree on behalf of my king and Marshal Su." ”

Li Shimin said: "Third, the Turks want to return the land seized by taking advantage of the civil strife in the Central Plains. ”

"This ......" Su Jiang's face looked very embarrassed, and he hesitated for a while.

"Your honor," Fan Lihua said, "as long as Helu Khan agrees to these three conditions, the commander will set the day of the alliance, and the sword on the altar will kill himself to apologize to the Turkic subjects." ”

"Ahh Su Jiang then looked at Fan Lihua, who was sitting under Li Shimin, and couldn't help but be secretly surprised in his heart. What a peerless beauty! If you don't ask, you can know that this must be the Tang Marshal Fan Lihua. Thinking back to Fan Lihua's words, she said for a while: "Okay." The subordinate agreed on behalf of my Khan. ”

Li Shimin said: "Since your envoy has agreed to our conditions, I agree to your country's request for peace. I have appointed my envoy to the British Duke Xu Mao to handle this matter with full authority, and the envoy can directly consult with Xu Ying Gong if there is anything to do. ”

Su Jiang Shili said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The subordinates returned to their base camp and invited the Khan to personally drive to Phoenix Mountain. Please also ask Your Majesty to send someone to build the altar together with your subordinates. ”

Li Shimin said: "The matter of building the altar will be arranged by Duke Xu Ying, and it will be agreed on the day of the alliance when Helu Khan arrives, and your envoy please go back and arrange it first." ”

Su Jiang agreed, and walked out as he said goodbye, with a hint of smugness on his face.

Su Jiang left His Royal Highness, Li Shimin looked at Fan Lihua and said, "How does the marshal see how I respond?" Fan Lihua said: "The Holy Lord's response this time is extremely appropriate. When Helu arrived, please ask the Holy Lord to inform Wechen immediately, and Wechen will choose the date for the alliance. Li Shimin nodded and said, "This is nature." Xue Aiqing ...... there, "Fan Lihua hurriedly said, "Please rest assured." General Xue is a person who knows righteousness, and he will definitely not cause the world to ignore it for his personal feelings. Weichen will explain to General Xue that he will not bother with the saint. Li Shimin sighed: "The marshal knows that righteousness makes us embarrassed!" I must reseal Xue Aiqing to comfort the Xue family for the righteousness of the country and the people. ”