Tuyuhun camp.
"Today we just went out for a nice day of riding, but we didn't expect to scare the Tibetans so much. Tomorrow we will still carry out the martial arts demonstration nearby as planned."
Chang Sun Chong took a sip of wine and felt that he had a very comfortable day today. They had done what Li Xiang said, killing people in the border area, but they had not actually done anything. However, the Tubo army did not dare to take off their armor for a single day.
Midu Khan was talking and smiling, but he was a little anxious at the moment, because when he came in just now, his subordinates reported a confidential matter to him, that is, Lu Dongzan wrote a letter.
Midu Khan has always been trying to survive in the cracks. He could not afford to offend either Tubo or the Tang Dynasty. Of course, the Tang Dynasty gave him a new life, otherwise Tubo would have destroyed them.
He is now in hesitation. Should he refuse Lu Dongzan? If he refuses, his current life will be a continuation of the future, and he will not have any autonomy in the future. He will have to do whatever the people of the Tang Dynasty ask him to do. Take today's martial arts performance for example. He found that the Tuyuhun cavalry can no longer fight. Although it has only been half a year, the Tang Dynasty has brought them various new ways to make a living. Fighting on horseback is no longer the only way.
Many people even felt a little disgusted with war when they mounted their war horses. They could do other things on the grassland and make huge profits in exchange. There was no need to risk their heads. Although this improved their daily lives, if a nation forgets the danger and even does not know how to fight any form of war, then who can they rely on in the future?
If he asked this question in front of his subordinates, they would tell him that the Tang Dynasty would provide us with protection, and we only need to pay taxes to the Tang Dynasty honestly, and then the Tang Dynasty would help us eliminate all enemies, and we can also improve our lives.
So in this situation, Midu Khan wanted to see what Lu Dongzan wanted to do. Originally, the three forces were fixed, but because of the rebellion of Tubo, Tubo was in a more difficult situation than the Tang Dynasty.
If two weaker people unite, they may be able to fight against the strong. Lu Dongzan did not say what he wanted to talk about. He simply wanted to meet with Midu Khan. Both parties should want to reach some kind of agreement that will not change the current political situation but can also make both parties feel at ease. After all, Midu Khan does not want to send his young men to the battlefield, and there are not many young men in their entire nation.
"I can't hold my liquor..."
Midu Khan clenched his hands tightly. He had made up his mind. Let the people in the room continue drinking. He planned to pretend to go back to rest, and then take a few of his closest people to the agreed place to take a look.
At this moment, there was a sound of horses neighing outside the camp...
"Greetings, Your Highness..."
The other people were drinking, but after hearing this voice, they immediately understood what was going on. It must be Li Xiang who came back. In this place on the grassland, if Li Xiang had not come back, no one else would be worthy of this title.
Fortunately, few people noticed him. Midu Khan wiped the sweat from his forehead. If he had been a little slower, he would probably have left the tent.
"What did Khan just say?"
Chang Sun Chong and his group were closest to each other and had already seen this guy stand up and was about to speak, but was interrupted by the noise outside. The group walked out while talking.
"I had a good time during the day and drank a little wine at night. I was going to go back and rest early, but who knew His Highness would come back? I wonder if he would have another drink."
Midu Khan said with a bitter face, the people around him had no doubts, everyone knew that Li Xiang liked to drink, and as the landlord here, how could you go back without a drink, not to mention that we have only won a small victory today.
Li Xiang returned in the shortest time and did not see the Tubo army on the way. This was because they were walking in a relatively covert manner. Many soldiers in the camp were also happy and had a good time during the day, which made the Tubo army nervous.
"Give this brother something delicious to eat. He must have worked hard on the journey. This is my living map. You must not treat it with any disrespect. No one knows the conditions on the plateau better than him."
Li Xiang pointed at Mondaya and said, let alone in this era, even in the 21st century, people who are two meters tall are rare, not to mention that this guy is very strong.
"Remember this for me. When you return to Chief Macchi, you must remind me to bring this man over, including the girl he likes and everyone in his family."
Li Xiang was afraid that he would forget, so he asked Long San to help him remember. There were many such people in the hands of Chief Maiqi, and they would be of no use even if they were kept. But if they fell into Li Xiang's hands, they would be of great use. At least Li Shimin's mission was accomplished.
The main reason why Li Shimin asked Li Xiang to come this time, besides to send the bride, was to familiarize himself with the situation on the plateau. Now this is a living map of the plateau, does he still need to be familiar with it?
"Khan looks a little unwell. Has he been feeling unwell recently?"
When entering the tent, Li Xiang saw that Midu Khan's face was a little yellow, and his eyes were a little evasive when he looked at him.
"It was windy today, and I drank a little too much just now, so that's why I'm like this, but it's nothing serious."
Midu Khan said a little nervously, but his acting skills were very good. Except for Li Xiang, no one else noticed it. No one knew that he had just had a close call with death. If Li Xiang knew that he met with Lu Dongzan, then Tuyuhun would have to change its Khan again.
"Why are you in such a hurry to come back? Is something wrong?"
Chang Sun Chong quickly ordered a new table of food and wine. Li Xiang was now the grandson of the Tang Dynasty. How could he possibly eat their leftovers? Even though it was already late at night, for dignitaries, there was no time limit for drinking and eating.
Li Xiang briefly told them about Lu Dongzan's arrival. Originally, these people were in a very relaxed mood, but after hearing that Lu Dongzan was back, they all felt a little uncomfortable. After all, a person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Lu Dongzan had been back for a short time. Although he did not turn the situation on the grassland around, he also played a huge role.
Li Xiang also admired this guy's ability. If Li Xiang hadn't been causing trouble on the plateau, perhaps several rebellious chieftains would have been captured by now...
