Abarasha was very clear about the situation in the Western Regions. Wadahan was originally a poor prince and had almost no status in the entire Gaochang, but now this guy has become the king of Gaochang.
Of course, being a king wasn't easy. The Tang Dynasty had provided significant support, but was Gaochang still an independent state? Almost everything was decided by the Tang Dynasty, including border defenses. Furthermore, the Tang Dynasty had appointed two other kings, leaving Gaochang with three kings. Even if you became the king, you wouldn't have much power.
However, this still has great appeal to Abarasha. Now Abarasha is just a prime minister. This is just an official position and cannot be inherited. When his son grows up, if he has the ability, he can still have a way. If he doesn't have the ability, he will just be a rich man.
Even if he is a puppet of the Tang Dynasty, the position can be maintained. We have been loyal to the Tang Dynasty for generations. Will the Tang Dynasty change people? This is unlikely. Changing people will not benefit the Tang Dynasty. They have to rely on local people to rule the local area.
"Your Highness, is this guy reliable?"
Yuchi Baolin said with some concern. Abalasha was a smart man. Yuchi Baolin was not worried about this guy's ability to settle the outside affairs, but was he on the same side with us? Although this guy's son was detained, he was familiar with some old tricks of the nobles. Many nobles had illegitimate children outside, but they just didn't find them. They would only find them when the family was in danger.
"We have to take a gamble now. We don't have any other options. If this guy wants to take a step further, he will be on the same page with us. This is an opportunity for him."
Li Xiang said somewhat helplessly that Li You should be responsible for the current situation. According to Li Xiang's original plan, you can find trouble in the Western Regions. As long as we find a reason, we can slowly bully them.
But I didn't expect that you would find such a thing. Not only can we not bully others, but it may also corrupt the morals of the Tang Dynasty and even make everyone think that the Tang Dynasty is not serious. If we kill them for this matter, it is very likely that the Western Turks will gather troops from various countries. If a war really breaks out, we will not have the upper hand. After all, our war is unjust.
If we were in an area where the Tang Dynasty had an advantage, Li Xiang could use a war of public opinion to turn black into white. However, we do not have much influence in the entire Western Regions now, and it will take time to slowly infiltrate. Therefore, a war of public opinion cannot be fought here, and if we really fight it, we will lose.
In this situation, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. Although this is not in line with Li Xiang's usual way of doing things, this is the only way now.
"My brothers did a great job just now. I'll reward them with three months' salary."
Li Xiang suddenly thought of the army under his command. Although the number of people was small, they were absolutely 100% responsible in executing orders.
"As you command."
When he heard that his soldiers were rewarded, although Yuchi Baolin was not mentioned, this guy also felt proud. All of these were trained by him. Rewarding the soldiers was equivalent to rewarding him. For these noble children, the most important thing was official position and honor, but for ordinary soldiers, the most important thing was the money in their pockets.
After spending a few months in the Western Regions, enduring hardships every day, they returned to their hometown with enough money to marry wives and live a life. It was precisely because of the predecessors that the young people behind were willing to come out and make this money.
When Li Xiang was about to go back, he happened to see the coward Li You. Just when the whole army was preparing for battle, this guy actually ran under the carriage. He felt that his tent would not last long, but the carriage was very sturdy, so he simply hid under the carriage for a while.
Not only Li Xiang looked down on this guy, but everyone, including Eunuch Han, had contempt on their faces.
Li Xiang was also puzzled. Is this guy really Li Shimin's offspring? Or maybe it's said that a dragon gives birth to nine sons, but you are too far behind. Your father was also a great hero when he was fighting all over the country. Why are you so cowardly?
Li You also knew that Li Xiang looked down on him, so he usually tried to stay away from him, but now he was really worried. He had asked several generals just now, but none of them could give him a clear answer. He had no choice but to come and ask Li Xiang.
"That was really dangerous just now. Luckily, you commanded us well, otherwise we wouldn't know what would happen. What should we do next?"
Li You laughed twice to hide his embarrassment, but when he saw that no one around him laughed, he knew there was no need to hide it anymore. He simply asked questions directly and left after asking. Every second he stayed here, Li You felt uncomfortable all over.
"Go back to your tent and live your life honestly. Don't come out unless I call you."
Li Xiang threw down a sentence and prepared to go to his own tent. There was no respect for seniority at all. Although you are an elder, look at the shit you have done. It is really disrespectable. Stealing someone else's wife is a disgusting thing no matter where you are.
"If it can be solved, I think that princess..."
When Li You said this, Li Xiang still thought that this guy had a conscience and knew how to care about the woman, but now Li Xiang was too lazy to give him a good face. Everyone is in a mess here, and you are still thinking about your lover.
"Your Majesty, please go back soon! Your Majesty, please go back soon!"
This scared Eunuch Han. He just saw that Li Xiang almost ordered his troops to fight with others. All this was caused by Li You. Now you don’t ask the soldiers or Li Xiang himself, but you are still thinking about that woman. If this gets out, can you still survive in the Tang Dynasty?
Li You immediately realized that he was wrong. Fortunately, Li Xiang did not hold it against him. If this matter was made public, he would suffer when he arrived in Chang'an City. The entire army was preparing for your matter, and they were about to fight with them. What you were thinking about was a Western Turkic woman. No matter what the relationship between you was, you put your brothers in danger for a woman. Is this what a prince should do?