When Duo Luo disappeared outside the big tent angrily, a man in gray clothes quietly sneaked out from the back tent and said with a humble smile: "Great Chief, it seems that your brother is really impatient. There is an old proverb of the Boyin tribe: There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country. If the chief is still so indecisive and benevolent, I will be very worried for the chief."
Glancing at the other party with contempt, the bearded man snorted coldly from his nose. He looked at the other person for a long time, until the other person lowered his eyelids in uneasiness and then said slowly: "Mr. Messenger, actually if I don't say this, I might have to think about it." For a moment, do you know that your words like this at this time may have the opposite effect? When did you Kaman people think about us Baiin people? If Li Wufeng hadn't pushed you too hard in the south, I'm afraid You are not in much mood to discuss any major military affairs with us, are you?"
The envoy was filled with anger and secretly cursed this old guy. You can be so arrogant right now. After the situation in the south is resolved, he will deal with you bunch of rude barbarians. But on the surface, he looked even more humble: "Haha, big brother." The chief has misunderstood, we will never interfere in the internal affairs of the nobles, but now is at a critical moment for negotiations between you and me, and I just don’t want some unexpected factors to affect our negotiations, there is absolutely no other meaning."
"That's enough. This chief and the second chief just have different views on the problem. Our goals are the same. You don't need to give any advice. I know what you have in mind. Isn't it just hope? Is it better to have internal strife between him and me because of disagreements over power and gain? Let me tell you, give up your dirty thoughts earlier. We Bai people are not that stupid, and the feelings between our brothers will not be caused by our concerns about political affairs. views vary.”
"Great Chief, what you said is a bit out of line. The Prime Minister ordered me to come here to discuss reconciliation matters with the nobles. The Great Chief's status within the nobles is directly related to the outcome of this negotiation. If the Great Chief cannot The envoy has made a final decision on the aristocratic affairs, so I have nothing to say. I just want to remind the great chief that maybe you are magnanimous in your heart and have a clear conscience, but others may not be so upright. At that time, I am afraid that the great chief It's too late to regret." The gray-clothed messenger's expression remained unchanged, but he sneered secretly in his heart. He pretended to be righteous and broad-minded in front of himself. This Ptolemy really did a good job on the surface. He looked rough and reckless. They are cautious and suspicious inside. It seems that the information given to them by the prime minister is quite accurate. For the sake of power, the two brothers can throw the Noble Presbyterian Council into the cold palace in one fell swoop. So why can't the two brothers turn against each other for the sake of power
The face of the bearded man changed slightly, but he quickly countered: "The mind of our Bai people is something you Kaman people can never imagine. If you think that such provocation can have an effect, then I think you will I’m disappointed, but instead of having this thought, it’s better to spend it on our negotiations, I think maybe we can reach an agreement faster.”
Cursing the old fox secretly in his heart, the messenger in gray clothes had to change the topic back to the topic: "Great Chief, I think we have fully demonstrated our sincerity. Even with these conditions, Prime Minister Gomez does not know how much energy it takes to achieve them." Convince those nobles, you should know this, the northern region has always been their nest, if you make excessive demands again, I am afraid that we will not be able to achieve even the original conditions."
"Can't realize it? Well, I think Li Wufeng will help us realize it. By then, I think maybe the entire north will be our hunting ground. I am looking forward to this day."
The slightly blackened teeth were exposed in his grinning mouth. The messenger in gray glared coldly at this annoying and difficult guy. The prime minister told him not to underestimate the wisdom of these barbarians. It seemed that what they said was true. He also knows how to use the situation to pressure others, but when it comes to fighting with himself, he is still a little behind.
"Really? Let's not talk about the price your Dole tribe will pay for waiting for this day to come. Can the Dole tribe, which has lost too much strength, still be able to shoulder the important task of leading the Baiin clan? What do I think of Seke? The development speed of the Si tribe and the Menglai tribe in recent years is not much worse than that of your tribe? And even if the Duoer tribe can wait until this day and reward based on merit, which one is more in line with Li Wufeng's intentions, the second leader or the chief? ?As far as we know, both Takla of the Sykes tribe and your younger brother seem to be more suitable for this position in Li Wufeng's heart. I wonder if the chief knows this?"
The man in gray's words were short and concise, but he meant every word to his heart. The bearded man with a gloomy expression didn't know how to refute the other person's words for a moment. It's not that he hasn't considered the issues mentioned by the other party. It is precisely because of these reasons that he has been unable to make up his mind. Otherwise, he would have given the other party to Li Wufeng as a favor.
"Mr. Special Envoy, do you know that with just these few words of yours, I can kill you?!" After a long while, the bearded man said a sentence darkly through his teeth.
"Yes, of course I know. But I know why my head fell to the ground for some reason, but I am worried about the chief. Do you know when your head will fall to the ground again?" A chuckle appeared on the face of the messenger in gray. A mysterious smile appeared on his face, and his tone of voice became ethereal.
"What do you mean by this? If you don't give me an explanation, the only thing that will come back is your body." The man with the beard finally got angry. He had never heard such outrageous words before, and it was still in his eyes. He said it in front of him in the big tent.
"Haha, actually the great chief knows better than me. Why do you have to say it for the great chief? You Bai people have been living in the north for hundreds of years. Throughout the dynasties, you have fought with us bitterly. No. Is it just for your so-called ancestral land in the north? Now that the Prime Minister has made it clear that he is willing to return it conditionally, what else do you want to ask for? Chief, as the old saying goes, a delicious meal is often illusory and can fill your stomach. It is the origin of life, don’t look at the height of this mountain. Li Wufeng’s promise may be beautiful, but has the chief ever thought about how valuable the existence of you Bai people will be if our Kaman Empire is really destroyed? ? Will Li Wufeng still help you in every possible way like he does now, giving you whatever you ask for? Will he still tolerate you being outside his control and having nothing to do with each other? "
"Sober up. We are not asking you to turn against Li Wufeng. You can even use this opportunity to squeeze more money and aid from the people of Western Xinjiang. But all this must be based on the existence of our Kaman Empire. Otherwise, once the empire is lost, In the words of the Tanghe people, this barrier means that cunning rabbits die, running dogs are cooked, birds are gone, and good bows are hidden. I don’t think the chief doesn’t understand this truth? Maybe the Baiin people are useful to Li Wufeng. , but being the leader of a nation may not be useful to him. Aren’t the leaders of the countries in the Western Regions and the leaders of the Motte and Tubu people a realistic example? What Li Wufeng needs are slaves who obey him, and They are not friends and allies who treat each other as equals! Numerous facts have proven this!"
It was both persuasion and warning. The words of the messenger in gray clothes were full of compassion, which made the man with a beard feel extremely uncomfortable. However, he had to admit that there was some truth in what he said, especially the sentence "Li Wufeng" The words that we need slaves, not allies, touched him deeply. In any case, he didn't want to be a slave that looked up to others, no matter how high it was.
Gomez felt that he was almost on the verge of collapse during this period. During these days, he had to deal with the censure and questioning of the nobles during the day, and at night he had to work overtime to plan military expenditures and logistics supplies. He slept less than five hours a day. It was really difficult. Bear it, now you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The Puer people finally agreed to their request and agreed to send 200,000 troops southward. Although the empire also paid a heavy price, it was all worth it. As long as the passage between Yulin and Qinghe could be re-opened, these costs were acceptable. of. It seems that the Bai'in people have been persuaded by the envoys they sent, and the situation in the north has been eased. If the Bai'in people are not sincerely working for Li Wufeng, just pretending and cooperating, then the Ninth Corps will be able to deal with it. , it’s time to withdraw Lu Xi’s First Corps. Maili can’t hold on any longer. If this continues, not to mention Qinghe, Fanlin and Yulin will sooner or later be devoured by the Tanghe people. By then , I am afraid that I will kowtow if I can go home without work.
Although psychologically Gomez wanted to give his body and mind some rest and adjustment, the string in his mind never allowed him to truly let go of everything. This southern expedition and the upcoming payment to Poole People's military expenditures and the financial foundation of the entire empire have been completely consumed. The accumulation of so many years has been scattered like water in the blink of an eye. If this battle cannot ensure the victory of the war, I am afraid that I don't need others to push me. The only fate left is to step down voluntarily.
But are Maili and Nick really sure of this battle? Gomez was a little unsure. Ever since the fall of Jiama, Gomez had had doubts about the military. Although he also knew that the main responsibility for the fall of Jiama should be borne by himself. After all, there were logistical issues. The inability to obtain protection was the main reason for the fall of Jiama, but even the defensive operations were so easily captured by the Xijiang Army. He had to insist on the military's claim that one Kaman soldier was enough to withstand two Tanghe soldiers. He was skeptical, but at this point, he could only believe in them. If this battle really failed, their fate would probably be similar to his own.