If there were no problems between the two countries, the Khan here would definitely meet with Li Xiang when Li Xiang came. But because of what happened with Li You, both sides felt that the meeting was a bit awkward, so they sent Abalasha out. But now the situation has reversed, and people have found the key evidence of the whole incident. If you still don't come forward, it would be a bit too much.
In fact, after this incident, the Khan of Western Turkestan no longer wanted to meet Li Xiang. He had also heard of Li Xiang's reputation, and that was no joke. If he revealed any flaws, he would be the one who would be embarrassed.
But now people have found evidence. If you don't meet him, if Li Xiang gets angry, war between the two countries will start immediately. Before, Western Turks stood on the moral high ground, and Li You was the one who made a mistake, but now you are also the one who made a mistake, just that the mistake is different.
"Hold a banquet tonight and invite him to the Fontaine Palace."
After hesitating for a long time, the Khan of Western Turkic finally said this. Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that the Khan of Western Turkic still did not want to meet. Then no matter what Abalasha said, it would not reduce Li Xiang's anger. That guy is a warmonger who dares to fight any country. In his eyes, we Western Turkic are no different.
"Which ministers should we invite to accompany us?"
Abarasha thought for a moment and said, this is a state banquet, it can’t be just the two of you.
"Except for you, no one else is needed. Normally, the royal family should be allowed to come out, but after what happened before, it's better not to let them come out to avoid other problems. Just the three of us will be enough."
The Western Turkic Khan thought for a moment and said, which made Abalasha feel relieved. The more people came, the harder it would be to control the situation. If there were only these three people, the matter would be a little less serious.
Just after noon, Abalasha came to Li Xiang and told him what happened in the palace and asked to see her son.
When Li Xiang learned about all this, he knew that the four centuries had died in vain. Since the Western Turkic Khan wanted to have dinner with him, it meant that those things were not suitable to be put on the table. So what else could it be if you didn't die in vain?
"Take your children back. They are of no use to me. I have seen what the Prime Minister is thinking. There are many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future. I can't give you any guarantees in the short term, but you will get to know me over time. I am very generous to my friends."
When Li Xiang said this, Abarasha couldn't believe his ears. This guy dug in his ears for a while, but didn't dig out anything except earwax. He couldn't believe that all this was true. Li Xiang had obviously controlled his lifeline, so why did he want him to take the child away? Isn't he afraid that he would go back on his word?
In fact, this is where Li Xiang is so powerful. He has long known that Abalasha is not a simple person. Detaining the children will only increase the resentment between the two sides, and it will not have much effect. The father of these three children is only the prime minister of a country, not the khan of a country.
If a war really breaks out, can these three children stop the Western Turkic army? Obviously not, it is better to do a favor.
"I thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his generosity. Once this crisis is over, I plan to send my child to Chang'an City. It's said to be the best place for an education. I'll need Your Highness's help in taking care of him."
After hearing this, Li Xiang raised his eyebrows. What kind of person would send his own child to Chang'an? That would be a hostage. But if you take the initiative, then we can save a lot of effort later.
"Don't worry, Prime Minister. I still have some say in Chang'an City. Although Chang'an has become a place where many young masters from various countries live, I can still guarantee the safety of the three young masters."
What Li Xiang said was not a lie. Abarasha also knew that Chang'an City was now extremely prosperous and had almost become the world's largest city. Take their so-called royal capital for example. It was not on the same level as Chang'an City at all, and even one of its regions was not on the same level.
"Then I would like to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first. Tonight..."
Abalasha took the opportunity to talk about what happened tonight, which was also the most important thing today. Li Xiang had long wanted to talk to the Khan of Western Turkestan, but after he came here, this guy avoided him. Now he finally found an opportunity.
"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, I will be there on time for the banquet tonight."
When Abalasha heard what Li Xiang said, he was full of admiration. The two countries almost fought yesterday, and today I asked you to go to the palace for dinner, and you agreed without hesitation. If you are not brave enough, you will definitely not dare to agree to such a thing. What if it is a Hongmen Banquet?
Li Xiang never had this worry. First of all, the Western Turks did not really want to go to war with the Tang Dynasty. If they really went to war with the Tang Dynasty, no matter how fast Li Xiang ran, he would not be able to see Li You.
Based on what he did, he could have been killed ten times, but the Western Turkic Khan still spared his life, which means they still have illusions. You don’t even dare to kill Li You, so how dare you kill me?
Secondly, he has strong confidence in his own strength. Now Li Xiang also has the combat force of 25 people, plus the guards brought by his men. If the Western Turkic Khan really does something unexpected, Li Xiang may make him regret it tonight. Maybe we can take down the entire palace.
When Li Xiang thought of this, he really wanted to do so, but he quickly shook his head. If Li Xiang really did this, Western Turkestan would most likely fall into division immediately, and it would be even more difficult to manage it at that time. This piece of land is really too large. We can only inherit their original management system and then participate in it. It is absolutely impossible to tear it down and rebuild it. If you tear it down and rebuild it, it will be the same as those people before. They set up a protectorate but ended up with nothing.
Li Xiang carefully studied the Qing Dynasty's border policy, which was to retain the original ruling method, then set up its own institutions, and subtly change the border, so that it could eventually take control of the region.