Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 675 Not the End
Cui Xinxin felt extremely weird and uncoordinated.

The future son-in-law, who was in his twenties, was leaning against the head of the bed with an indifferent expression, apparently he had already made up his mind, while the cousin who was over fifty years old frowned, his eyes flickered, and he was obviously a little disturbed.

Since entering Beijing the year before last, Cui Xin has re-acquainted with this young man again and again, but up to now, he is still a little confused... Looking through the history books, such a character is really rare.

Unlike Li Jing, Cui Xin sympathizes with Li Shan's heartache just now, and even feels that his temperament... is really a good thing for his daughter in the future.

Li Shan seemed a little tired, so he asked Li Zhaode to take a few sips of water before continuing: "This time nearly [-] war horses were captured, and I left you with [-] horses. Mayi still needs to make up for it, and the state road Brother Zong sent a letter asking for a good horse..."

Ashina She'er invaded Xinzhou and once set up an ambush to defeat [-] cavalry in Bingzhou. After that, Zhang Baoxiang led [-] fine cavalry to go north. Hearing that Li Shan brought back nearly [-] war horses this time, he naturally wanted to come here to make a fortune.

"The rest of the war horses must be sent back to the pass." Li Shan glanced at Li Kai, "The justice of Yongkang County should know that the horse Yin must be taken back to the court, and it is impossible to let Daizhou preside over it."

Li Jing was a little disappointed, but he also knew that what the other party said was true, but for a long time to come, if there were no accidents, there would be no shortage of war horses in Daizhou, but the horse Yin was connected with the stored grain.

As if he knew what the other party was thinking, Li Shan continued: "In fact, the business of buying good horses through trade will not be cut off. Brother Demou knows it. The main thing to exchange for good horses is Yuhuchun."

"The wine shop is left to Brother Demou. If there is a need to store grain, you can directly exchange it with a good horse. In addition, Zhang Gongjin's farming in the next year or the next year should also be effective. Daizhou's grain and grass should be safe."

Li Jing heaved a sigh of relief, he had already found out about the relevant joints through Li Kai, but Xia City is not a formal trading place, so there is nothing wrong with Li Shan taking the wine shop back.

"In the battle of Guji Town this time, Tuli Khan stopped his feet and did not attack the city vigorously, and then led his troops north to watch Jieli Khan's defeat." Li Shan sighed, "Brother Demou has guessed it now. ..."

Li Kai laughed and said, "It must have been a few months ago that Lord Xihe inspected Daidi, but he actually signed an alliance with Tuli Khan?"

"That's right, the alliance was agreed. Before the Turks went south this time, Tuli Khan sent a letter saying that the war would start after May [-], but Jieli Khan raised troops ahead of time because of the death of his son Yugushi. He was coerced to go south." Li Shan snorted, "But no matter what, he broke his promise first and attacked."

"When the covenant was signed, the two sides exchanged supplies of horses, oxen, grain, and salt to fight Xieli, but now the situation has changed drastically..."

"Jieli Khan returned in a big defeat, and the most elite king's tent soldiers under his command were severely damaged. Dozens of Ashina clan were killed or captured alive..."

Li Jing listened attentively, and suddenly asked: "Does Tuli Khan have a letter?"

"Yeah." Li Shan nodded, "But a letter is of no importance. Someone has already replied to the letter and asked him to send an envoy to come. Please meet with me when the time comes."

After a pause, Li Shan sighed: "Jieli Khan has been in charge of the Turkic Khanate for several years. He treats foreigners harshly, but reuses their leaders. Both inside and outside are dissatisfied, and Turkhan wants to fight for power..."

"This time, first the tribes of the Xi tribe attacked Yanmen Pass and Guji Town was severely damaged, and then the tribes of Tie Le fled westward..."

Li Jing naturally understood Li Shan's words. It's hard to say whether Jieli Khan, who fled back to Wuyuan County, can regain his authority. The layout of forces on the grassland is likely to change.

"Based on what the King of Handan saw, what kind of person is Tuli Khan?"

"Maybe he has great ambitions, but he doesn't have the ability of his father, Shibi Khan." Li Shan commented: "But this person can compete with Jieli Khan for many years. figure."

Li Jing couldn't help poking out the tip of his tongue slightly. In the next one or two years, there may not be a big war, but while saving food and training soldiers and horses, how to provoke Turkic civil strife will be the top priority.

"Should you use the time as a secret agent to find out the inside story, or can you support Xieli?"

Facing Li Jing's inquiry, Li Shan snorted, "This matter is naturally decided by one step, how can I discuss it with someone?"

Li Jing let out a long sigh. He was almost forced into a desperate situation before, but he finally chose to give in... No, not just giving in, he almost handed over the entire Daizhou that he had built by himself.

From the command of the Daizhou Army to the background of officials in various yamen, from the opened up business routes to the contact channels with key Turkic people, even the farming began very early, and the population moved...

"Satisfied with hospitality." Li Jing put on a look of listening attentively... Come on, let's make a condition!
Li Shan looked indifferent, "Zhang Wu'an, Xue Wanche and Gu are guarding Guji Town together, feeling dissatisfied, but after all, they are the king of Qin and the crown prince's favorite general, so please don't punish them."

Li Jing swallowed, are you talking nonsense? !
Not to mention that everyone in the army knows that you, Zhang Shigui and Xue Wanche are bound to Jinlan, you have said it yourself, those two have backing behind them... Even if Zhang Shigui incited the cavalry that day, even if Xue Wanche scolded them face to face later, how dare I say that how are they !

"Liu Shirang, the Duke of Yiyang County, was stationed in Shuozhou. This person once beheaded Yu Sheshe, and he also defeated Yugushe in the Yanmen Great Victory. Once the Turks came to attack, he would stick to Mayi and not surrender to the enemy. Old and strong, strong-tempered, or disrespectful, please don't give up."

Li Jing's face was even more ugly, he just sat and watched the Turkic attack on Guji Town... just can't get around it, right?

"Kan Leng, Duke of Linji County, led the Jianghuai elite soldiers to the north with one step, please treat him kindly."

Li Jing swallowed his anger and responded one by one. These are not the conditions of the transaction at all. Even if the other party does not ask, he will do so.

Li Jing was still waiting, and Cui Xin at the side finally had a chance to speak.

"Brother Yao, from your point of view, who is Linqing County Duke?"

Li Jinglue pondered for a while, "He is brave and powerful, proficient in the art of war, slightly strange in tactics, brave in fighting, and sincerely looks like a famous general."

Cui Xin laughed and said, "Remember that Yao Wang's youngest daughter is not engaged yet?"

Li Jing, Li Kai, and Li Zhaode were all dumbfounded. What Cui Xin was talking about was Li Jing's elder brother, Li Duan and Li Yaowang who died of illness in the previous Sui Dynasty. His youngest daughter is now in Sanyuan, Yongzhou, and is being raised by the youngest brother Li Zhengming and his wife in this house. 14 years old, not yet engaged.

After Li Duan died of illness, Danyang House was led by Li Jing, so it was natural that he could call the shots.

Li Jing hesitated for a while before saying: "This matter needs to be discussed with the third, fourth and fifth brothers."

Although that is what Li Shan and Cui Xin said, both Li Shan and Cui Xin could see that Li Jing meant to marry him. Also, Su Dingfang had made great contributions in this battle, and was granted the title of Duke of Linqing County. In addition to being poor, it is really a good partner for marriage.

In fact, Li Shan didn't care much about this matter, but Su Dingfang was 27 years old, so he couldn't afford it... Su's mother had urged her to get married many times, so Li Shan simply hugged the grass and beat the rabbit.

With Li Kai's support, Li Shan lay on the bed and said softly: "Other things...just wait for the next day."

Everyone present could understand this sentence. The matter of Daizhou is over, but it is not over.

(End of this chapter)