Li Xiang was also preparing to return to Gaochang. Along the way, he saw many Western Turkic troops. When the two armies passed each other, there was hatred in everyone's eyes, and they were on guard against each other.
Li Xiang knew that these people were all subordinates of General Kang Ying. If Li Xiang had not stirred up the Western Regions, perhaps these people would not have been separated from General Kang Ying.
Li Xiang has done similar things many times before. Back in Tubo, it was the same situation between Songtsen Gampo and Lu Dongzan. Now it's happening again in the Western Regions. If you can stick together, who will guarantee the interests of our Tang Dynasty? Under Li Xiang's manipulation, you can only interfere with each other internally to give us a chance.
"This army looks very elite, at least in this wasteland. If we didn't have those special weapons, I don't think our cavalry would be their match. The Turkic army is indeed worthy of its reputation. Even the old general had a very difficult time defeating them back then."
When Yuchi Baolin saw these people, he was full of admiration in his heart. You know, the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks was described very simply in history books and was just mentioned in one stroke, but only people in the army knew the real situation. Just look at how many people died in the inland areas of the Tang Dynasty to know how tragic that war was.
"There is a fixed amount of land under the sky. No one's land fell from the sky. If we want to expand the borders of the Tang Dynasty, we must become enemies with these people. It's just that this time, someone will help us."
Looking at the army in front of him, Li Xiang always had a smile on his face. If it weren't for the Khan of Western Turkic Khaganate, we might have met them on the battlefield in the future. However, because of the Khan of Western Turkic Khaganate, our chances of meeting this army on the battlefield have been greatly reduced. After these people return to the royal city of Western Turkic Khaganate, it is estimated that the Khan of Western Turkic Khaganate will take action against them.
Using the enemy's own hands to eliminate the enemy's most elite army is a very happy thing for anyone. Seeing the smile on Li Xiang's face, Yuchi Baolin also grinned beside him. Even if the army in front of us is so elite, it has nothing to do with us. It will only have something to do with us after you are defeated.
"Your Highness, there is a tent on the left side ahead. It is said to belong to General Kang Ying. They have sent someone to deliver a letter. Your Highness, please go over and have a chat."
When Li Xiang went to the Western Regions, General Kang Ying sent someone to give him a hint and pointed out the direction of investigation. This could be considered a favor to Li Xiang. Although Li Xiang already had his own people within the Western Turkestan, General Kang Ying still had great prestige within the Western Turkestan.
If we are looking for a spokesperson, General Kang Ying should be a very suitable candidate, but Li Xiang has tried it several times, and General Kang Ying has not responded at all. Will he give him any response this time?
"Just keep going forward and leave my guards behind."
Li Xiang did not want to alarm too many people, especially since the Western Turkestan was currently instability. If a fight really broke out, it would certainly be extremely beneficial to the Tang Dynasty, but it was not in line with Li Xiang's policy towards the Western Regions. It would alert other countries, and in the future, the people of the Tang Dynasty would have difficulty moving forward in the Western Regions.
Although the soldiers felt it was inappropriate, they thought that our prince was not a pushover. If the other party really had other ideas, maybe they would have the upper hand in the end, so they continued to maintain their marching speed. Li Xiang led thirty guards to the tent.
When Li Xiang opened the tent and went in, General Kang Ying had already drunk a lot of wine. There was no one around except a guard. Everyone was staying outside, and the food on the table was ready. It seemed that General Kang Ying had already expected Li Xiang to come.
"I didn't expect the general to be so refined as to have a drink here. It's just that the conditions outside are too bad. There's desert all around. Fortunately, there's no wind today. If there was, the general's wine would be mixed with sand."
Li Xiang found a place to sit down with a smile. Except for one of his guards, everyone else was waiting outside. The people below were very well-behaved. If you stay here, how can they talk to you?
"Wine mixed with sand tastes better than poison. You've really tricked me this time. All my troops have been recalled. Aside from the guards around me, I don't even know the rest. They're all princes and nobles. Do you think they'll obey my orders? I'm afraid you'll be the one calling the shots across the border from now on."
The general wouldn't blame the Turkic Khan. If he had to, it would be Li Xiang. Without Li Xiang's scheme, how could the Turkic Khan have been deceived? And how could such a result have occurred? When Li Xiang first entered the Turkic interior, General Kang Ying hadn't been worried. He thought it would be a great achievement if Li Xiang could handle Li You's situation. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang exceeded his expectations, not only rescuing Li You but also bringing the Turkic people to this point.
"I thought we were all friends now, and that we could speak a little more gently. Now it seems I was wrong. The general has always treated me as an enemy. But there is one thing that I find strange. If the general treated me as an enemy, then why did he remind me before leaving?"
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Li Xiang said with some surprise.
"It's very simple. I just hope to maintain the status quo. You, the Tang Dynasty, get what you deserve, and our country can still be preserved. Our people can still have their own country. This is the best outcome. But I didn't expect that people's greed is greedy. You actually made the Turks into this state, making us suspicious of each other between the monarch and the ministers."
General Kang Ying could see clearly what was going on, but what could he do? Could he run out and explain it to others? If he did, it would just prove the old saying: explanation is a cover-up.
Apart from the Khan, even some of General Kang Ying's acquaintances in Western Turkestan are now unable to see the situation clearly. After all, everything is developing in a direction that is unfavorable to the Khan.