Under Yun Qianxue's gentle persuasion, He Sijia cried for a while, and gradually calmed down her sad mood.

She wiped away her tears and said softly, "Yunjun, let's go." ”

"Where?" Yun Qianxue looked at her affectionately.

He Sijia took a deep breath and responded: "Go back to the imperial capital and be with Father Khan!" ”

"Okay, I'll accompany you." Yun Qianxue raised her hand to comb Li Hesijia's sideburns, and responded with a smile: "Let's go back and fight side by side with the Great Khan." ”

With that, he helped He Sijia to his feet. The two of them didn't look at Li Jiangyao and them, turned around and walked out.

"Wait!" Li Jiangyao hurriedly called out to the two of them.

Yun Qianxue looked at the opposite side proudly and asked calmly, "What?" Is Dadu trying to detain us? ”

Li Jiangyao sighed and said helplessly: "It's not enough to be detained." But we're not done yet......"

"There's nothing to talk about," Yun Qianxue said, "You all heard what my wife said just now." We're going back to the imperial capital, let's see you on the battlefield. ”

Xu Youchang hurriedly said: "The truth is already obvious, why are you still so stubborn?" Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the princess. Can't you bear to look at her...... Watching her stay in Saint Don forever? ”

Yun Qianxue showed a bitter smile on her face: "General Xu, if you love someone, shouldn't you respect her choice and accompany her to live and die together?" He Sijia has made up her mind, she wants to continue to guard her father Khan's side, shouldn't I, as a husband, support me? ”

"Confused!" Xu Youchang got up and said, "You two are confused! From the moment Ashina Khan handed over the golden order to you, he entrusted the future of the entire Turkic Turks to you. To go back now is to completely shatter his expectations. It seems that you love your father very much, but in fact, you are selfish and only know how to satisfy your own fragile feelings! ”

Hearing this, He Sijia trembled, and immediately turned his head to look at Xu Youchang, his eyes full of sadness and resentment.

Xu Youchang felt sad in his heart, but he still firmly looked at He Sijia and did not give an inch.

Li Jiangyao coughed lightly: "Princess, General Yun, can you listen to what I say at the end, and then you decide whether to go or not." ”

After all, He Sijia avoided Xu Youchang's burning gaze, and nodded at Li Jiangyao: "Please speak." ”

Li Jiangyao got up and left his seat, walked up to He Sijia, and said softly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, do you know why Xu Youchang and I have to go back to the Western Continent?" ”

He Sijia stared at the other and shook his head.

Li Jiangyao smiled faintly: "Please don't think that we are trying our best to persuade the two of us in order to defeat Lanzhou." You know, without you, Prince Thanley could have reached an agreement with me ten days ago, I let him go, and he gave up Lanzhou. At that time, your soldiers and horses didn't have time to deploy well, and our Zhenjiang army could even directly hit the imperial capital. ”

Yun Qianxue couldn't help but wonder: "In that case, why should Dadu Hu wait?" ”

Li Jiangyao looked at him, and then looked at He Sijia: "Because I am thinking not only about today's victory, but also tomorrow's peace." He Sijia, I have read the letter you wrote to me seriously. You're still Anya from Metasequoia City, and you're still the kind Turkic girl I knew. Therefore, I hope that you will return to your homeland in peace, redeem your people, and let the hatred between the Turks and the Holy Tang finally disappear. ”

He Sijia listened to Li Jiangyao's heartfelt words, and there was gradually a subtle light in his eyes.

I only heard Li Jiangyao continue: "Hesijia, the main army of the Turks, must pay the price of blood for all the atrocities he has committed. However, the Turkic people were innocent, and they did not even understand why this expedition, which took away their husbands, fathers, and sons, happened. If you and Yun Qianxue don't go back, your people will also pay a heavy price. And all hatred will eventually be transferred to Saint Tang by people with ulterior motives. ”

"In that case, whether it is the Holy Tang Dynasty, or the Turks, including the Western Xinjiang Ghost Desert, there will be no peace."

"Hesijia, please answer me seriously, do you want to see this scene?"

Yun Qianxue seemed to know Li Jiangyao for the first time, and her face showed a look of surprise and admiration. He was stunned for a moment, and then looked at He Sijia beside him.

He Sijia looked very calm and replied softly: "Li Jiangyao, I hope that the Turks and Shengtang will no longer hate each other and live in peace forever. ”

Li Jiangyao nodded and said solemnly: "Then please accept our kindness, which can be regarded as the wish of your father Khan." Return to the Western Continent, return to the Turks, help Prince Tanli heal the wounds caused by the war, and protect the hope of peace for the people of our two countries. ”

Tanli also came to the front at this time, and said in a deep voice: "Sister, Yunjun, I admit that I have selfish intentions, and I am sorry for my father Khan. But my decision, at least, will be beneficial to the Turkic Empire. As Dadu Hu said before, only you can balance the evil thoughts in my heart and prevent me from going astray again with the Turks. So, I cordially invite you to come back with me and let us start again. ”

He Sijia turned his head to look at him: "Second brother, you should know very well that doing this is tantamount to directly killing our father Khan." I can go with you, but I'll never forgive you! Forever! ”

With tears in his eyes, Tanley choked up, "I don't ask for your forgiveness, and I won't forgive myself myself......"

Seeing that He Sijia changed his mind and promised to return to his homeland, Xu Youchang's hanging heart finally relaxed, and said softly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, my words just now were a little reckless, please forgive me." ”

He Sijia glanced at him wryly, nodded slightly, and did not speak.

Li Jiangyao looked at the appearance of these two people, and couldn't help but feel stunned in his heart, and sighed: "Since this is the case, then you should set off as soon as possible." Gema had promised me before that he would not take the initiative to challenge and harass the Golden Clan, but far away from thousands of mountains and rivers, the world is unpredictable, so I will go back one day earlier and protect your people one day earlier. He Sijia, for your safety, and for you to pass through the ghost desert of Western Xinjiang smoothly, I will send 20,000 iron horsemen of the First Army to accompany you. On the way, they will follow General Yun's instructions until you think you are completely safe, and then let them back. ”

He Sijia and Yun Qianxue knew in their hearts that Li Jiangyao's 20,000 Zhenjiang Army was actually more used to balance the Eleventh Army to guard against Tanley. This ruthless second prince may do something against them.

He Sijia bowed slightly: "Thank you for your care." Dadu Protector, your kindness will surely turn into an evergreen tree of peace, sheltering the Turkic Holy Tang from the wind and rain. And please see also that you can sweat against my father for the sake of our affection...... I am grateful for my father Khan's mercy! ”

As she spoke, she fell to her knees and bowed to Li Jiangyao.

Li Jiangyao was startled, and hurriedly reached out to help her up: "He Sijia, you have saved countless soldiers and civilians in Metasequoia City in times of crisis, and we are all thinking of your good in our hearts." So rest assured, even if the Turks are defeated, I will treat your father Khan with the courtesy of a king. ”

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The secret agreement, known in history as the "Yongdeng Peace Talks," was finally successfully concluded through Li Jiangyao's strong mediation.

His Royal Highness Tanli, the future lord of the Turkic Empire, His Royal Highness Hesijia, Prince Regent, and General Yun Qianxue, the Turkic commander, signed the treaty in blood, officially announcing their withdrawal from the Eastern Invasion War and the transfer of Lanzhou City to the Zhenjiang Army.

The 40,000 soldiers and horses of the 11th Legion of the Golden Clan also presented their military flags and main swords at the same time, signaling surrender.

Then, they left the city in a group, and under the "escort" of the First Army of the Tempest, they embarked on a journey back to their homeland.

Looking at the army that was going farther and farther, Xu Youchang felt a sense of loss in his heart. It was as if he had lost the most precious thing in his life, like a helpless child, not knowing whether to cry or scream in pain.

Li Jiangyao came to his side silently, and sighed softly for a long time: "She still left after all." ”

"yes, let's go." Xu Youchang raised his head, tried to hold back his tears, and then said with a smile: "Originally, I thought that she was in Guanzhong, and she was not far from me, but now ......."

Li Jiangyao raised his hand and patted his brother's shoulder: "I'm sorry......"

Xu Youchang deliberately laughed loudly: "Fool, what are you sorry for?" I should thank you for keeping her alive. ”

Li Jiangyao couldn't bear to look at him like this, so he quickly changed the subject: "I heard from Tanley that she also gave you a token, can you tell me what it is?" ”

"I don't." Xu Youchang clenched the jade pendant in his hand tightly: "This is the first time Lao Tzu has received something from a girl, don't you want to ask, haha." ”

"Don't talk about pulling down, look at your stinginess." Li Jiangyao also held back his tears and forced a happy face: "You just steal the fun yourself, I don't bother to know." ”

As he spoke, he took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Okay, I won't talk about useless things with you, let's talk about military affairs." ”

Xu Youchang carefully took the jade pendant into his arms, and then stood up and said, "Please command!" ”

"The Third Army has taken over Lanzhou City, and it's time for a tough battle next." Li Jiangyao said lightly: "Tell me, what did you conceive?" ”

Xu Youchang regained his former composure and replied seriously: "I plan to let Du Jian lead the Second Army and the Sixth Army to form a vanguard corps, and go out of Longxi and Tongwei to cause oppression to the Turks stationed in Tianshui. At the same time, let the county lord command the Third Army and the Ninth Army, pass through Qingshui County, interspersed with Maijishan to the east of Tianshui, cut off the connection between Tianshui and Baoji, and completely isolate the 10th Army of the Golden Clan. ”

Li Jiangyao praised: "Okay, Friend Chief, you are preparing to encircle and annihilate the enemy." ”

"Now that I have a lot of troops in my hands, of course I should fight a war of annihilation." Xu Youchang smiled confidently: "It's time for the invincible Turks to taste the power of our Zhenjiang Army!" ”

[Author's note: The Great War is about to begin.] Believe me, the counterattack against the Turks is not the beginning of the end, but the end of the beginning......]