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Seeing Li Mu showing a hint of embarrassment, Zhang Xun said, "Son-in-law, you should understand that I will not give in. Moreover, you don't seem to have any other choice now."

Li Mu nodded with a wry smile and said, "I really have no choice, it's just my father-in-law. Do you think your Majesty will not mind if you get the throne in this way?"

Zhang Xun laughed and said, "What am I afraid of him? I have only one daughter, who will marry you. I believe that your kid's ability will not let your woman suffer. I have nothing to do except her. How about your Majesty get angry? At worst, it's just a death. My long-cherished wish in this life is to ascend the throne, even if I am a king for one day, I am satisfied. This deal is worthwhile in my eyes!"

Zhang Xun was already crazy, and Li Mu knew that it would be useless to persuade him any more. After a while, he said a particularly stupid sentence, "What if you don't call him king? I can report to Your Majesty and allocate thousands of miles around Gaochang's old land to you. This is 30% more than the original land in Gaochang!"

Zhang Xun shook his head, "Even if it is only five hundred miles, I want to be king!"

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The father-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other for a long time, and Li Mu laughed, "Okay! I promised my father-in-law that no matter what the consequences, my son-in-law will make his father-in-law come true!"

"Then I'll thank you for your son-in-law!"

Zhang Xun raised his glass of wine, and Li Mu agreed. The two of them drank a glass together and smiled with their own thoughts.

...

After seeing Zhang Xun away, Li Mu couldn't sleep all night. After Zhang Tianai fell asleep, Li Mu put on his clothes and walked to Li Ji's tent. The guard at the door found him and went in to report to Li Ji. Soon, Li Ji also put on his clothes and came out to meet him.

As soon as Li Mu talked about the matter with Li Ji, Li Ji immediately shook his head and said, "Li Mu, you must not agree to this matter. This is a big taboo!"

"But--"

Li Ji interrupted him and said, "Authentic, this is the most appropriate method at present. I also believe in Zhang Xun's method. He has been planning for half his life to do what he said. But have you ever thought that you are already on the verge of dying because of Wang Ou's affairs, and you are still counting on making great contributions to save him. But if you do this, no matter how much you make, it will not offset your sins. There is a rescue. If you do this, you will have no rescue at all. What a great thing it is to be a king? Do you dare to interfere? At that time, as long as someone says you have a disobedient heart, you will not be able to explain clearly. Even if Your Majesty wants to protect you, he will not be able to protect you!"

Seeing Li Mu's face hesitation, Li Ji was afraid that he would do something stupid, so he grabbed his arm and said seriously, "Li Mu, you must not do something stupid, you must not do something stupid!"

Li Mu smiled bitterly and said, "Entertainment Father, I understand your intentions. But, if you were me, what would you choose? Give me a false reputation and millions of people will be spared from sudden death. In order to protect myself, I will kill thousands of people? The adoptive father is not a kind woman, but he is not that cold-blooded - don't care about the adoptive father, I have my own opinions."

"Li Mu!"

Li Mu broke free from Li Ji's hand and bowed to salute, "You'll go to bed early, tomorrow morning, face the enemy!"

...

The next day, Li Mu learned about Zhang Xun's methods. On the way to the Tucao Valley, the provocateur sent back the news that the Western Turkic King's tent had just arrived at the Tucao Valley, and the Shimada cadres and the Bibi tribe of the Netherworld suddenly attacked. The Cadres of the Netherworld had sealed the west entrance of the Cadres, so that the 50,000 Turkic cavalry in the rear army could not enter the valley. The Bibi tribe cooperated with the Nishu tribe, that is, the Turkic vanguard who had been cleaning up the rocks before, divided into two flanks to attack the cavalry of the King's tent. Although Siye Hu transferred all the most elite cavalry to protect himself, the Bibi tribe of the Netherworld was strong and powerful, with a large number of people and powerful people. The Nishu tribe held a grudge and fought to the death, but still could not resist it. At sunset, he died of three thousand cavalry of the King's tent, injured more than a thousand and captured more than a thousand, and was captured by the Bibi tribe.

When the war came to an end, Zepi left first and came to the Tang army formation, asking to see Nishu. He also left a backup plan for himself. This battle was all for the establishment of Nishu. If the Tang army had no Nishu, everything would be stopped. The few thousand people left could not face the anger of the crossbowshu and the cadres of Shibeida.

Li Mu asked Ni Shu to meet him, but he did not let Ze Pi take Ni Shu away. He had to guard against it. What should I do if Ze Pi took Ni Shu away, Ni Shu would want to fight eastward? Although Zhang Xun was confident, Li Mu could not believe it 100%, because if he had an appointment with Ni Shu first, he would have been able to get the land of Gaochang, and if that was the case, he would have killed the Tang Dynasty.

The most important person nowadays is Nishu. Only by controlling Nishu can you control the right to speak.

Li Mu asked Nishu to Zepi that the cadres of Shimada and the Qunshubi tribe discussed major issues together. However, they were rejected. The cadres of Shimada and the Qunshubi tribe did not trust Li Mu. They rebelled against Siye Hu just because they were dissatisfied with Siye Hu's rule, but this did not mean that they had no hostility to the Tang Dynasty. If they came across the valley, if they were attacked by the Tang Dynasty, the two tribes had only 20,000 people in total, and they could not resist it.

Li Mu also understood the concerns of these people, so he took a step back and asked them to bring Siye Hu over and sent representatives to discuss major events. At the same time, he said that if the request was not agreed, there would be nothing to discuss. The Tang Dynasty will attack the Camel Valley and, together with the remaining 50,000 people in Siye Hu, wipe out two of them first.

Maybe the two parts have figured it out, or maybe they are really afraid that Li Mu will attack. At night, Zepi brought about about twenty cavalry to the Tang army camp. In the middle of the camp, the whole roasted lamb and wine had already been prepared. Seeing such a grand reception, Zepi and others looked a little better.

Nishu also changed into new clothes and met the Western Turks with a smile. Only then did Li Mu know why Zepi was so persistent and welcome Nishu. It turned out that he was Nishu's son-in-law. Nishu had twelve daughters, but no son. Zepi was his eldest son-in-law, which was like his son.

Everyone sat around the bonfire. Li Mu greeted a glass of wine and said first, "There was no hatred between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks. In the past, the Turkic Khan split and was from the Eastern Turks. He drove you to the Western Regions. During the Wude period, he made an appointment with the Tongye Hu Khan to attack Jie Li together, and there was also a marriage agreement. Unfortunately, he was destroyed by Jie Li. It was a pity to think about it." Li Mu looked at Nishu again and said, "Not to mention, Nishu Khan and my Emperor of the Tang Dynasty had become brothers in their early years. I heard that the Turks worshipped immortality and valued the most was brothers and brothers, and they believed in the most. I don't know if it counts now."

Zepi and the representatives of the two chiefs looked at each other and said, "We Turks naturally value brotherly feelings and keep the covenant. But you Tang people are cunning, just say you, aren't you pretending to be mute at the beginning?"

"Zepi, don't talk nonsense." He knew Li Mu so well for so many days. He knew what Li Mu looked like. It's not just cunning. This person is scheming and has no bottom line. He is cruel and ruthless, and he will turn against him. Today, Zepi's unintentional words are likely to take revenge on him in the future, so he stopped him.

Although Zepi was rude to Li Mu, he did respect Nishu very much. When he spoke, Zepi apologized without any delay.

Li Mu likes this personality very much. Like Li Chongyi, this unconditional loyalty is touching.

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's okay, what's wrong, just talk about things? I'm afraid I won't speak, just open my mouth."

"Since you think the Tang people are cunning, I will not go around the corner and say it straightforwardly." Li Mu said seriously. "The current situation is in front of you. The three tribes have betrayed Siyehu. The people loyal to Siyehu are temporarily separated by you in Camel Valley. You urgently need Nishu Khan to go back and win people's hearts." Li Mu looked at Nishu and said, "I also admit that Nishu Khan can do this. After all, as far as I know, the Turkic tribes elected Nishu Khan to succeed the position of Khan. If he appeared, the Western Turkic tribes would definitely support him, but... what if I don't agree?"

"What did you say!" Zepi was angry in an instant, and pulled out the scimitar and pointed it at Li Mu. "You little man who is untrustworthy--" Before he finished speaking, a sound of metal collision sounded. Li Chongyi didn't know when he had picked up the axe in his hand. With a casual wave, Zepi's scimitar was broken and flew out in no time.

Zepi looked at Li Chongyi's giant axe, suppressed his anger, and gritted his teeth and said, "You are the Hongmen Banquet!"

"Oh," Li Mu chuckled and said, "Everyone knows the Hongmen Banquet. It seems that you really know our Central Plains culture. But you guessed it wrong. I don't have the heart to hold the Hongmen Banquet with you. I just tell you a fact. In the current situation, the most beneficial way for the Tang Dynasty is to kill you all, then attack Camel Valley, and together with the remaining 50,000 Siyehu, destroying you three."

"Hmph, you can do it too!" Zepi gritted his teeth and said, "Are you not afraid of killing us? The three troops will be combined with 50,000 people outside the valley?"

"Oh, so you Turks are so unrestrained?" Li Mu chuckled and said, "I just betrayed and killed the Khan, and I can forgive you in just one day? I don't believe it, why don't we try it?"

"You!" Zepi didn't believe it, so he was choked and firm. After taking a deep breath, Zepi said again, "Even if you kill three of us, you will suffer heavy losses!"

"Yes, we will suffer heavy losses." Li Mu nodded in agreement, but he said, "We have suffered heavy losses, you have lost your vitality. After destroying your three tribes, how many Turks will die in the valley? Do you still have the power to fight eastward? Xue Yantuo in the north has no good relationship with you, right? Tiele's nine surnames are also in harmony with the gods? After this battle, the Tang Dynasty was still the Tang Dynasty, but there may not be any places where you Turks in the Western Regions."

"You little man, that's not what you said before. How can you-"

Li Mu laughed and said, "Am I a treacherous Tangren after all, you are right."

Zepi was so angry that he was about to vomit blood. Nishu reached out to hold him and looked at Li Mu and said, "Master Marquis might as well say it straight, what do you want to do?"

"I want to represent the Tang Dynasty, sign an alliance with the Western Turks, form a brotherly country, advance and retreat together, communicate with each other, make money on the Silk Road together, no longer fight with each other, and don't know what the Khan wants?"

Nishu was silent for a moment and said, "Marty, I have to remind you. The Turks naturally abide by the covenant, but it also depends on the situation. If I am in the position of Khan, I will naturally abide by my covenant. But if the Turks change to a Khan in a few years, I will not be sure whether the covenant will be valid."

"Oh, I can talk about it later." Li Mu smiled confidently and said, "I have always believed that as long as I am strong enough, I will not be afraid of destroying the covenant. If one day the Tang Dynasty does not have the strength to be respected by the Turks, and the covenant is torn apart, we will also recognize it."

Nishu looked at Zepi and others, Zepi nodded slightly and said, "Assued the Khan's orders."

Nishu looked at Li Mu again and said, "Mr. Please tell me."

"I'm done talking." Li Mu spread his hands and said, "Are I not clear enough what I just said? Become a brotherly country, advance and retreat together, communicate with each other, make money together, and stop fighting... I think I'm very clear?"

"That's all?" Nishe said incredible; "No tribute, no slaves? Nothing?"

Li Mu waved his hand and said, "I have always despised that kind of covenant. Is it a brother country? Everyone is rated, and bullying people is boring, right? This is also the sincerity that I gave to the Turks on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. Peace is the only purpose of the Tang Dynasty. His Majesty the Emperor of Tang once said that since ancient times, I value China and despise the barbarians. I love them as one. Can you understand the meaning of this sentence? What a mind of my emperor, a wise monarch, a virtue is passed down by all the world. Only the cruel and foolish monarch wants to enslave others. The difference between this is Nishu Khan, who should understand it."

Nishu naturally knew that Li Mu's words were half true and half false, but if he said it was true, he was willing to submit. He had "study abroad" in the Central Plains and knew the gap between the Turks and the Central Plains. The Turks only had force and nothing else, so no matter which dynasty, the Turks' lives were not good. Many people starved to death every year, and the Central Plains dynasty, as long as it was a peaceful era, most people could live in peace.

"If the Marquis' words can be fulfilled, I can also promise that the Western Turks are willing to attach the Tang Dynasty and submit a letter to ask for a title."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Okay, then let's follow the Turkic rules and swear?"

Nishu raised his hand and put it on his chest and said solemnly, "Ashina Nishu swore to the Heaven of Changsheng. If the Marquis of Zhulu can do everything that Ashina Nishu can do what he said. If you violate this oath, Changsheng Tian will abandon it."

Li Mu was a little confused. Is it so casual?

But he didn't think so. It was originally a form. It was still based on strength between countries. It was up to him to deceive himself by relying on any covenant.

Li Mu also gestured as Nishu, then poured wine and gave Nishu "I have another thing, I want to discuss with Nishu Khan, this is the case..."

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