If they were happy, it was that they didn't have to maintain the current military status. After all, the bosses of both sides had already discussed things. Even if they were not friends now, they didn't have to worry about a war at any time. They could put their minds at ease. No one had had a good day in this period of time, and they could finally have a good rest.
But in addition to happiness, there is also sorrow, that is, all the countries in the Western Regions have bowed to the Tang Dynasty. Although they are not paying tribute now, according to the conditions proposed by Li Xiang, this place will sooner or later become like Tubo. General Kang Ying has already sent people to Tubo and knows what is going on there, but apart from solving it in this way, you will have to face war, a real war. Can the Western Regions coalition withstand it?
Originally, only people in the coalition army camp knew about the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty, but now everyone in the Western Turkic Khaganate knows about it. When communicating with them, General Kang Ying felt that all classes from top to bottom had a sense of fear. Now the war has not even started, but you people already have a sense of fear. If a war really breaks out, who can this country rely on?
The Western Turkestan is still a fighting country with a large number of combatants. Moreover, they used to be a powerful country. Now they have become like this, let alone other countries. If you expect other small countries in the Western Regions to resist, you might as well surrender. They are standing behind the Western Turkestan and waving flags and shouting cheers. Now that they see the Western Turkestan army is retreating, these people want to retreat even more.
General Kang Ying also understood the reason behind the 20,000 elite soldiers left behind by the Khan. Perhaps this was the opportunity that Li Xiang had mentioned.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty is adept at overt schemes. I didn't believe it before, but now I do."
The prime minister of Loulan Kingdom looked at the letter and said that he originally thought that the Khan's 20,000 elite troops would withdraw, but he did not expect that the Khan's 20,000 elite troops would stay near the border line, and the remaining troops would withdraw. The remaining troops were all General Kang Ying's confidants. General Kang Ying would lead this army back to the vicinity of the royal capital, so he would be the first person the Khan would deal with.
"I was originally loyal to my country and wanted to remain loyal forever, but I'm afraid that's difficult to achieve. Our Khan is a very suspicious person. Li Xiang must have said something bad about me, otherwise this wouldn't have happened."
General Kang Ying said helplessly that he had given Li Xiang a hint, but that did not mean that he would betray the Western Turks. Instead, he wanted to prevent the two countries from going to war. However, he did not expect that even such an unintentional move would be used by Li Xiang, and he used it so well. Now, there are many people in the Western Turks who suspect him.
Last night, General Kang Ying received many letters. Some of them were from his friends, and some were from his relatives, but they all said the same thing, which was to try not to leave your army. If you have to leave your army, don't go to the royal city, because the Khan may have already made up his mind to kill you.
In the Western Turkic army, General Kang Ying can be said to be very popular, but if you threaten the Khan's rule, then no matter how much contribution you have made to the country, no matter how good your personal relationship with the Khan is, you may become a victim in the end.
"Your Turkic high command is rotten to the core. This incident proves it. For your own benefit, you're willing to sacrifice the interests of the country. Are you still going to open the door for these people? Now that the military power is in your hands and we are in a time of great change, if I were you, I would definitely rise up in rebellion. At least I can keep my life in my own hands. If you wait until your Khan slowly weakens you, you won't have the strength to rebel even if you want to."
The prime minister of Loulan and General Kang Ying were good friends, and there was no conflict of interest between them. So when talking about this matter, the prime minister of Loulan could speak frankly. Of course, what he said was correct. If a general who leads troops flirts with the prince of the enemy country, and the Khan does not punish you, then the Khan is incompetent.
"It hasn't reached that point yet. Although I'm in great danger back home, I still want to try. Back when we fled here from the Xiongnu steppes, our overall national strength has declined significantly. If internal strife breaks out again, it will give the people of the neighboring Tang Dynasty illusions. They're capable of anything."
General Kang Ying also knew that his current situation was not good, but he believed that His Majesty Khan had his own brain. If the two of us really fought, no matter who won or lost in the end, the overall national strength of the Western Turks would decline a lot. Perhaps in the process of our fight, Li Xiang would have brought people to pick peaches.
"You're right. If he still had any sense, he wouldn't have taken any action during this period. After all, Datang is very anxious. But you have to take some self-protective measures. After this period of time is over, he will most likely revoke your rights. After all, you are already a thorn in his throat."
The prime minister of Loulan Kingdom made a very accurate analysis. What the superiors value most is not their parents and relatives, but the power in their hands. Originally, this power belonged to them 100%, but now part of it is in the hands of others. This is unforgivable for them.
"Thank you for your help, Prime Minister. I think your army is almost ready. It's time to go back. That bastard prince has entered your border. For the next period of time, you'd better be careful when dealing with him. He is not a simple man."
General Kang Ying saw that the military camps in the distance had already started moving. Originally, this piece of land was the land they needed to defend, and they had carried out a strategic mobilization at that time. No one could give up the land under their feet, but now it is no use saying this, and they have to take the initiative to give up the land here.
Speaking of this matter, the prime minister of Loulan could no longer laugh. That guy had just caused trouble for the Western Turks and now he has come to our country. I really don’t know what kind of trouble he will cause in our country.