I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 426 - 15: The Irresistible Tide, Unification of the Realm (Double-Length, Please Vote)

In this situation, both parties completely settled the matter under these inexplicable circumstances.

——Li Shimin only led a hundred riders.

That’s right, just a hundred riders.

For both sides, bringing too many troops would make the meeting meaningless.

Even Jie Li Khan was somewhat stunned when he saw this.

He instantly made some judgments about Li Shimin in his heart.

This guy is incredibly bold!

These mere hundred riders could not protect Li Shimin; if he wanted, he could easily keep Li Shimin at any time.

But even so.

Li Shimin still did not show any fear, slowly stepping into the tent with Gu Quan.

"King Qin ventures with a hundred riders, not afraid I will keep you as a guest?"

Jie Li Khan looked at the two young men with sharp features and resolute expressions, suddenly raising the corners of his mouth and speaking with a slightly threatening tone.

He could still speak Chinese.

This was also due to the changes brought about by Gu Ye’s generation’s actions.

Although this never changed the rise of the Turkic people, it did spread the culture of Kyushu.

"If the Khan wanted to keep guests, why wait until today?"

Li Shimin’s expression did not change at all, he smiled at Jie Li Khan and said, "If it weren’t for forming an alliance with the Khan in the past, how would the Li Clan have today’s achievements?"

The tent fell into silence instantly.

But Li Shimin did not care at all, he directly sat on a side in front of everyone in the tent, and immediately continued, "I wonder why the Khan repeatedly breaks the alliance and disturbs Great Tang?"

There was no entanglement or pulling.

As soon as Li Shimin spoke, he directly addressed the core of the matter.

"Humph!" Jie Li Khan snorted coldly, sneering, "This Khan agreed to support the Li Clan’s uprising back then. Now that the Li Clan has taken over most of Kyushu, how can the past agreement count?"

——Simply put, the offer was not enough.

Interests are always the core of all disputes.

Li Shimin seemed to have foreseen all of this, and smiled again, "Since so, why wouldn’t the Khan wait for Great Tang to unify the world?"

"Hmm?" Jie Li Khan frowned instantly.

Li Shimin then mentioned the trade routes established by Gu Ye in the past, while Gu Quan assisted with any details.

Even though the world was in turmoil again.

These places are now affected.

But the impact of this trade route still exists, and the value it generates is no secret.

Li Shimin’s idea was very simple.

That is to use future interests to avoid this battle and quickly unify the world.

Moreover, this move also benefits the people of Kyushu, a complete win-win strategy.

Jie Li Khan listened very intently.

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin would talk to him about this.

Actually, for him.

This matter is indeed a good thing. Although the Turkic people have risen, they still cannot avoid the fatal flaw of nomadic peoples.

——Severely insufficient productivity.

If Kyushu is stable, being able to trade with Kyushu is indeed a good thing.

He was naturally tempted.

But since it is a disguised negotiation, how can it end so quickly?

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he immediately sneered, "Just a mere noble, where do you find the courage to discuss such matter with this Khan?"

He obviously knew Li Shimin’s identity.

Hearing this, Li Shimin immediately restrained his smile, looking at Jie Li Khan and said slowly, "Being of noble birth, so what?"

"If I were to become the Ten Directions Expedition Envoy for Great Tang one day, could this be settled?"

——Ten Directions Expedition Envoy!

These simple five words instantly attracted everyone’s attention.

Even Jie Li Khan’s expression became more serious for a moment, but then he sneered again, "Ten Directions Expedition Envoy? Does King Qin think he can surpass the wolf pursuing the sun in the past?"

As he spoke, his tone paused a bit.

Then he slowly raised his hand, his expression immediately becoming colder, "A mere child, how can you be so arrogant?"

As soon as his voice fell.

Several soldiers holding weapons rushed in from outside the tent.

Gu Quan did not hesitate, directly standing in front of Li Shimin.

Li Shimin did not even change his color from the beginning, first looking at those few people and then at Jie Li Khan, speaking again, "Khan naturally can disbelieve, but it will eventually become a reality."

"Does Jie Li Khan truly think he can protect that Liang Army?"

He did not believe Jie Li Khan was unaware of the changes in Kyushu.

The great trend of Kyushu had arrived, and no one could stop it.

This was Li Shimin’s greatest confidence in coming.

Using force to create momentum, using benefits to attract;

Jie Li Khan, such greedy person, cannot be untempted.

Sure enough, after Li Shimin said this, Jie Li Khan’s expression changed slightly again, he seriously looked at Li Shimin and then said, "Do you truly not fear this Khan may kill you today?"

"If a man dies, he dies, this is what Marquis Zhao Lie said back then." Li Shimin met Jie Li Khan’s gaze, slowly standing up, "The Khan may kill me today."

"But I can assure..."

"If the Khan kills me today, he will never have another chance!"

——After discussing benefits, naturally threats are made.

Li Shimin indeed understood the art of negotiation.

The atmosphere in the tent became increasingly tense.

Jie Li Khan stared closely at Li Shimin, seemingly weighing options in his heart, while Li Shimin did not say anything more, just holding the sword at his waist.

Time passed slowly.

Gu Quan remained in front of Li Shimin, his gaze unchanging, as if ready to act at any moment.

After a while.

Jie Li Khan seemed to have made a decision, he slowly looked at Gu Quan and then smiled, "This warrior is quite extraordinary, where are you from?"

Although he did not directly agree, his sudden change of tone already indicated his attitude.

"From Gu Clan, Gu Ziyuan." Gu Quan said coldly, not even looking at him.

——Gu Clan!

Upon hearing these two words, Jie Li Khan’s eyes unconsciously shifted, seriously scrutinizing Gu Quan, then finally waving his hand for the soldiers to leave.

The atmosphere in the tent instantly softened.

"Heroes emerge young." Jie Li Khan said, looking at Li Shimin and Gu Quan, smiling, "This Khan agrees to this matter."

"However——"

He switched his tone, "Those things the Liang Army promised this Khan, I want to take them away."

"Fine." Li Shimin said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Jie Li Khan’s smile grew even wider.

Unknowingly, the so-called emperor of the Liang Army had been completely sold out by him.

Although there was nothing particularly ceremonial they still reaffirmed the alliance.

And right after the alliance.

Jie Li Khan did not linger, directly leading his army away.

Nor did it surprise Li Shimin and Gu Quan.

He almost emptied the Liang Army, displaying his greed vividly.

When Li Shimin and his army stepped into Diao Yin City, some soldiers asked if it was worth it.

In many people’s hearts.

As long as they forcibly attacked, these things wouldn’t be impossible for Great Tang.

Li Shimin’s gaze was sharp, his expression unwavering, speaking firmly and clearly, "Gold and silver treasures are but external possessions, food and supplies are mere common reserves."

He paused slightly, his words carrying undeniable determination, "Yet exchanging such trifles for the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers, sparing hundreds of thousands of civilians from calamity, is such a trade worth hesitation?"

"Worthy or unworthy, who can question?"

In a simple sentence, without any hesitation...

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