Cui Wenxiu's expression did not change, but Hu Yanqiu replied with a sincere look on his face: "Mr. Comori, it's not that we are unwilling to assist you, it's because our strength is limited. Lord Cleaver should be very clear that at present, we in Tanghe The situation in the empire is not stable. The Machi Khans are still entrenched in Wuhu County, the largest granary of our empire. This is a huge threat to the empire. Our Tanghe Empire has a larger population than yours and has a greater demand for food. Therefore, please understand some of the actions of our army in the Poirot Province. The Kamans have already attacked the city of our imperial capital, and the rebel army in our country is also surging, which is no weaker than the uprising of these untouchable slaves in your country. Under this situation, His Majesty the Emperor of our country has repeatedly requested that our Lord Li must send troops in June to open up the transportation line in the Heshuo area and ensure the connection between the imperial capital and Lord Li's territory to the west. This requires the use of a large number of troops. Originally, these 100,000 troops The cavalry was originally resting on the spot in preparation for the war in June. However, after learning that your side was in a critical situation, Mr. Li resolutely agreed to urgently mobilize troops to reinforce your country. However, your country is too far away from our center. This coming and going, coupled with the delay of the war, no longer allows us to stay in your country, otherwise we will delay the war. You all know Master Li's temper. Military law cannot tolerate it. Mr. Cui and I can't save our heads. , so please understand our difficulties.”
"In addition, there are also many gentry residents in our territory who are filled with a trend of thought, that is, they cannot understand our large-scale sending of troops to assist you. They believe that since your country is a sovereign country, the wars taking place now are all within your country. It should be resolved by all parties within your country. The strong are respected and the weak are slaves. These are all internal affairs of your country. Your allies should only provide assistance when you encounter external aggression. Your allies should not intervene in such civil war matters. Although This trend of thought is not necessarily correct, but it also represents a view of the gentry and common people in our territory, so we also need to treat it with caution, especially since war will inevitably involve bloodshed. Now we have suffered a lot of losses. Returning to the northwest, please consult The public opinion representatives in the House of Representatives will definitely put pressure on Mr. Li and believe that our sending troops this time is not in the interests of the northwest, so we also have something to hide, and we ask for your understanding."
Sharma and Klev originally thought that this was just an excuse for Huyanqiu and his wife to extort benefits. However, they saw that Huyanqiu, who spoke fluent Tianfang dialect, was sincere, spoke sincerely, and spoke with reason, especially As the Minister of Internal Affairs and Intelligence of the Indian Kingdom, Cleaver also received news from intelligence personnel in the Tanghe Empire. Hu Yanqiu's true and false words did indeed sound consistent with the information obtained. Li Wufeng indeed also The focus is on the east side of the country, and they are not very interested in the west side. Do the Tanghe people really intend to withdraw like this? Several people felt panic in their hearts. What if the Tanghe people were determined to escape from the Indian battlefield
After all, Sharma was the Minister of State. Although he was extremely anxious in his heart, he remained calm on the surface. He winked at several of his colleagues and signaled them to be calm. He picked up the black tea with milk on the table next to him and took a sip. , then said calmly: "Two adults, I don't understand. Since you two were entrusted by Mr. Li Wufeng to lead an army to India to help us resist the invasion of the Tike and Yakuan people, Maintain the absolute dominance of our three-part alliance in the kingdom. However, although there are fewer wars in the kingdom now, the Yakuans still occupy the Western Second Province and spy on our central territory. As Mr. Cui said, the Tik people are still weak. Wounded, we still have powerful force, and just now Lord Huyan asked us to take on the main task of encircling the kingdom's territory. Don't you two understand the current situation of the Wang ** team? Mingren will not tell secrets, and now Wang ** The entire army is incapable of suppressing the riots of slaves and untouchables, let alone others. Once most of your army really wants to withdraw as Lord Huyan said, then the Yakuans will definitely take advantage of the situation to advance eastward, and the Tik people will definitely come back. , then what is the purpose of your army's thousands of miles of assistance? Is it just to travel around our Indian Kingdom? What is the meaning of such assistance? I think Mr. Li Wufeng would never do such useless work."
Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu both have to admire the shrewdness of this Minister of State. They just want to point out that you will not come to India for a tour without any reason and then leave. The result will be the same as not coming. Li Wufeng Is he such a person? The implication is very clear, you just want to take this opportunity to blackmail and blackmail to achieve a certain purpose.
After exchanging glances in embarrassment, it was still Hu Yanqiu who entered the battle: "Master Sharma, I think you have misunderstood what Master Cui and I meant. It's not that we don't want to assist you. We are also aware that we may need help after we evacuate. What kind of problem occurred, but we are soldiers, and obedience is our bounden duty. Mr. Li is far away in the Tanghe Empire. He cannot fully know the details here. Please see, this should not be brought out in the first place. It was Mr. Li who issued a military order to Mr. Cui and me, asking us to evacuate your country by the end of May and only keep some troops in the northeastern region of your country to ensure the safety of the northeastern region so as to fulfill the responsibilities we promised."
Hu Yanqiu generously handed over a secret letter in his arms to Cleaver. He knew that as the Minister of Internal Affairs and Intelligence, this guy was proficient in Tang language.
After Cleaver read the secret letter, several people murmured that this was indeed an order from Li Wufeng's handwriting, and I'm afraid it couldn't be faked at this time. Sharma's face was a little uncertain. He was really not sure what the other party was planning. Li Wufeng's order was very clear. He indeed required the other party to end the Indian War before the end of May and return to the Tanghe Empire as soon as possible. In this way, Doesn't it really mean that the three alliances will be in dire straits
"So, your army is determined to leave our Indian Kingdom? Is there no room for relaxation?" Minister of State Clever Sword fell silent and had no choice but to ask.
"Lord Cleaver, this is not a decision that we can change unless Lord Li changes his opinion." Cui Wenxiu finally spoke slowly, "To be honest, we are not willing to do this. After all, these provinces are What we took back with blood and sweat from the Tik people and the mob, if it is really recaptured by the Tik people or Yakuans or even the mob after we leave, it will be tantamount to our bloodshed and sacrifice in vain, and we are not willing to Seeing this scene. But Lord Huyan also said just now, we are soldiers, not politicians. Soldiers must obey orders. We are really helpless. However, we will provide training for the Wang** team and provide necessary equipment. War horses and weapons, and we will also keep a small number of troops stationed in your designated areas."
"But just now General Huyan said that you will ensure the security of the Northeast region. Is it because they asked to be your protectorate, and your army promised to ensure their safety and stability?" The fat Minister of Commerce finally couldn't bear to be angry. He said: "Since we can protect the security of the three northeastern provinces, why can't we expel the Yakuans from the two western provinces? We, the two western provinces, can also request to become your protectorate and ask you to ensure safety. Will this ensure the safety of your army?"
Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu both felt ecstatic in their hearts. Cui Wenxiu wanted to rush forward and hug this fat man with a hateful face, and took a bite to show his gratitude. What they were waiting for was for the other party to talk about this issue. Three Northeastern Provinces The other party has been unwilling to respond directly to the problem, and has pushed our own side into an awkward position. As a sovereign country with a central government, how can our side include several of the other party's provinces as protective areas? Moreover, this country is still an ally that is facing disaster. Although it has become a fact, Cui Wenxiu and Hu Yanqiu have been thinking about how to justify this embarrassing status as a protected place. No, someone gave them a pillow just as they were about to sleep.
"Lord Comorie, I disagree with your remarks, and I think your remarks will damage our alliance. The implication of Lord Comolli's words seems to be that we are taking advantage of your country's war to add insult to injury and annex your country. The meaning of the three northeastern provinces of the country. But think about the political situation in your country at the time. The three northeastern provinces have lost contact with the central government of the kingdom. When we first arrived in your country, we had no idea whether the central government of the kingdom still existed. This situation Now, the local governments of the three provinces have asked for our protection. Can we refuse? Since we want to intervene in the internal war in your country, we definitely need a reasonable excuse. These three provinces belong to our protection area, which is the best cover. Only in this way can we be confident. We, the Tanghe people, have an old saying about launching an attack on the Tik people and even the Yakuan people, saying that people have no faith and don’t know what they can do. Since we have made a commitment to the local governments of the three northeastern provinces, we will do it. But now that the Royal Government has made it clear that it is still there, we can no longer make such a commitment. In addition, we have also made it clear that we have no territorial claim to the Indian Kingdom, and the Pangcha people are the best proof." Cui Wenxiu said sternly issued a warning.
Cui Wenxiu's counterattack not only made it clear that Northwest will fulfill its promise to protect the three northeastern provinces, but also showed from the side that the three northeastern provinces have become the protectorate of the Tanghe Empire's Western Xinjiang Protectorate. At this time, it made India even more worried. Several important ministers of the De'an Kingdom were extremely depressed but unable to break out.