I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 573 The Khanate Emperor's Difficult Decision
"The empire has indeed been defeated this time. It is an irreversible defeat."

"But as long as we negotiate with them and make some concessions, we may be able to get them to withdraw their troops."

"It's okay even if we lose some territory, at least we can preserve the capital and the foundation of the empire, as long as we are given time to recover our strength."

"One day we will be able to drive the Tang Kingdom out of our territory and launch a counterattack," said Dagoli.

The Emperor of the Shi Khanate nodded, also revealing a look of expectation.

"His Majesty."

"Count Dagoli said that we can try negotiations, but the key is still retreat."

"I suggest that we retreat from the capital first and retreat to the western city."

"Yes."

"Your Majesty is the foundation of our empire. Only when Your Majesty retreats to the west and is completely away from danger can we be safe and the empire can be preserved."

One by one, the ministers of the Shihanna Kingdom spoke up and made suggestions.

of course.

They nominally said they wanted to let the Shi Khanate emperor escape, but they naturally wanted to go along with him.

Now the Tang army is at the gates of the city. If they attack, they are not confident that they can defend it, even though they have 100,000 troops transferred back from the western border and some private soldiers in the city.

But after seeing the bravery of the Tang army, they were really scared.

Hundreds of cities at a distance of two or three thousand were conquered by the Tang army in less than three months, causing heavy losses. They were really not sure whether they could defend the capital.

"You're right."

"Negotiations can proceed, but I must retreat first. If the Tang army really attacks, I don't know if the capital can be defended." The Emperor of the Shi Khanate nodded seriously.

Relative to the former negotiation.

He still wanted to get away with it.

Although two or three thousand miles of his territory were occupied by the Tang Dynasty, it was nothing compared to the vast territory of his empire, and it did not hurt his foundation. After retreating, he could still make a comeback.

If you lose your life, you have nothing.

"His Majesty."

“There’s no chance to retreat.”

"Now, apart from negotiations, we have no choice but to defend the capital."

Walker, who had a broken hand, said bitterly.

"Why?" The Shi Khanate emperor's face changed.

"The Tang army is not attacking our capital all the way, but from all sides. This is a re-use of the encirclement strategy we used in the Tang border town. Their encirclement is expanding very quickly, and the circle is shrinking gradually. Even if we retreat westward now, I'm afraid we won't be able to break through." Walker said bitterly.

"What should I do?"

"Are we just going to let the Tang army slaughter us?"

"Just wait for them to encircle and attack the city?" The Emperor of Shihan frowned.

"His Majesty."

"Now we have three options."

"The first one is the negotiation that Count Dagoli mentioned. Maybe as long as our empire makes some concessions, the Tang army may withdraw, so this is the first hand."

"The second is to defend the capital. The capital has food and fodder that our army needs for at least two years, but the Tang army needs a huge amount of food and fodder for so many troops. As long as we can defend the capital, the Tang army may run out of food in a few months and have to retreat."

"We have 100,000 elite border troops in our city, as well as His Majesty's 50,000 Golden Guards, and the nobles' private soldiers. Together, our strength is close to 200,000. We may not be unable to defend the city with such a large force."

"The third one is the most undesirable."

"That is to mobilize all the troops to break out to the west and protect Your Majesty as he breaks out to the border town. But once he breaks out, the Tang army will definitely give up besieging the capital and turn to encircling it from all sides. The situation of invading the Tang border town and being encircled and suppressed in the past will happen again."

"So, everything still needs to be decided by Your Majesty." Walker said with a serious expression.

The Emperor of Shihana thought deeply about it.

The decision was made: "Da Geli, since it was you who proposed the negotiations and you were the leader of the diplomatic mission to Tang Kingdom, you should go this time too."

"Ah?" Dagoli's face changed and a look of resistance appeared on his face.

He had no idea what the outcome of his mission to the Tang army would be.

Anyway, he had heard that when their empire's army attacked the Tang Dynasty, the envoys were shot dead before they even got close, and no one survived.

He was naturally afraid too.

"you are not willing?"

The emperor of Shihana frowned, revealing murderous intent.

"You were sent as an envoy to the Tang Kingdom to tell this emperor that the Tang Kingdom is weak and vulnerable."

"That's why the Emperor attacked so quickly."

"But what's the result?"

"You have been deceived, and everyone in our empire has been deceived, causing this emperor to lose the empire's strongest silver armor army."

"Now I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself from your crimes, but you still don't want to go?" The emperor of Shihan's country was also a little angry.

"I am willing to go."

Under the influence of the Emperor of Shihana, Daguli and Zhineng nodded in agreement.

Now everyone in their imperial court wants to find a scapegoat, and if he doesn't go, he will definitely be punished.

"very good."

"If the Tang Kingdom is willing to withdraw its troops, I will definitely reward you handsomely." The Emperor of Shihana Kingdom relaxed his brows a little at this time.

"His Majesty."

"If the Tang Kingdom makes a huge request, will we agree?" Dagoli asked through gritted teeth.

Even if it was a negotiation, he could realize that it would not be that simple. Now that the Tang army had already attacked their capital, they would definitely not withdraw without sufficient benefits.

"As long as they are willing to withdraw their troops, no matter what the conditions are, this emperor will agree to them."

The Emperor of Shihana said while gritting his teeth.

The whole place was dark and that person also showed great humiliation.

Originally he wanted to become an emperor who expanded the territory and made his empire more vast and extensive, but now he has to negotiate with the enemy and ask them to withdraw their troops.

"of course."

"You also told them clearly not to go too far."

"If they really want to force me into a desperate situation, I am definitely not a pushover. I have enough resources and troops in my city. If they really want to fight, I will fight them to the end." The emperor of Shihan said coldly.

This may be his last act of stubbornness.

Holding on to the last bit of strength.

If he was really forced to cede territory and pay compensation, he would become the laughing stock of their so-called empire in the future.

"I understand." Dagoli nodded.

His eyes turned.

In front of the capital of Shihanna Kingdom.

Two or three hundred feet apart.

From time to time, Tang cavalry would wander around in front of the city and shoot arrows at the city. Although they did not attack, the foreigners on the city walls became very panicked.

Fearing that the Tang Dynasty would attack immediately.

And Datang Loves You seemed to have also seen the panic of these foreign races.

After Xu Huang for a while.

Everyone left with a smile and laughing.

(End of this chapter)