"Zagutla is in a hurry, you think the other way, although His Majesty did not agree to Xue Yantuo's return in court, but he did not refuse." Xia Hongsheng saw that Xue Yantuo's envoy was a little anxious, so he said again: "This shows that Your Majesty still wants to form an alliance with Xue Yantuo in his heart. It is only because the DPRK and China are now disagreeing that it is inconvenient for His Majesty to make a conclusion. Your Majesty is a Ming Jun, and Ming Jun has to take into account the opinions of the courtiers. Your Majesty has brought you to consult with me, that is, there is room for this matter. So Zagutlemo should panic. ”

"But I don't know what to do? Please also ask Xiahou to teach me! Zagu bowed.

"It's easy!" Xia Hongsheng said: "The hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit." There is a saying in Benhou's hometown, which is vulgar to listen to, but it makes perfect sense when you think about it. This is what I said: In this world, in addition to life and death, there is nothing else that cannot be solved by 100,000 copper coins, if there is, then 200,000, if it still doesn't work, then double, then double, and then double. ”

Zagu was stunned: "What does Master Hou mean...... Come on, quickly go and send the gifts you brought to Xiahou's mansion......"

"No, no, no! ......" Xia Hongsheng waved his hand again and again: "Zagutler has misunderstood." He was convicted of being Turkic, and wished that the Tang Dynasty could form an alliance with Xue Yantuo. How could they extort money from Zagut? What I mean below is why those civil officials don't agree to Xue Yantuo's attachment, it's not that they can't see enough benefits from it! As long as Xue Yantuo's sincerity can be seen by those civil officials, they will naturally not obstruct it. ”

"Xiahou's words are wrong, Xue Yantuo attached himself to the Tang Dynasty, after forming an alliance. Wouldn't it be better for the Tang Dynasty to insert a sharp sword in the back of the Turks? Datang and I, Xue Yantuo, can attack from both sides at any time. Annihilation of the Turks in one fell swoop. Why is it unprofitable? Zagu said to Xia Hongsheng.

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Yes, what Zagutler said is extremely true, why would the military support Xue Yantuo's attachment this time?" It is these benefits that are seen. However, the thinking of civilian officials is not the same as that of our military, and what we think about is how to win the war, how to expand the territory and open up the territory, and defend the country. The civil officials think differently, according to the meaning of the civil officials. Today's Tang Dynasty is different from the past, the government is clean and harmonious, the grain and grass are fertile, the people are united, and the soldiers are strong, even if it is not an alliance with Xue Yantuo, it is enough to wipe out the Turks. Since you can't form an alliance with Xue Yantuo, you can wipe out the Turks, so why bother to make an alliance with Xue Yantuo. On the contrary, he had a bad reputation of treachery, which damaged Datang's face. ”

"This ......," Zagu thought about the day he first arrived in Chang'an. The soldiers who lined up outside Chang'an City to greet them were all like elite soldiers, but listening to what Xia Hongsheng said that day, they had not yet reached the standard of Tang Dynasty soldiers, and they were still considered "recruits" in training. Later, he didn't inquire without temptation, but he confirmed Xia Hongsheng's statement, those people were still just students, that is, they were learning how to become a qualified Tang Dynasty soldier. From this point of view, even without Xue Yantuo's containment and help, Datang is capable of destroying the Turks in one fell swoop. It is precisely because of this that Jieli is eager to propose peace with Datang. And it is precisely because Zagu understands these things in his heart that he has nothing to say at this time.

"Come to think of it, starting tomorrow, Honglu Temple will discuss this matter with Zagutler. By the way, dare to ask, how much tribute did Zagutl bring with him when he came this time? Xia Hongsheng asked again.

"There are 10,000 cattle and sheep, 500 good horses on the grassland, 5,000 mink skins, 1,000 slaves, and countless gold and jewels." Zagu said to Xia Hongsheng.

When Xia Hongsheng heard this, he didn't show a surprised look, but just nodded and said, "This ...... I am afraid that it will be difficult to win the support of the ministers of the DPRK and China...... A considerable number of people in the DPRK are still more inclined to make peace with the Turks. And...... The Turkic mission brought with it 10,000 head of cattle and sheep, 1,000 good horses, 500 experienced horse breeders, 1,000 slaves, and countless gold and jewels. This...... Zagutler, I'm afraid that those who oppose it in the DPRK and China will make a fuss about this, saying that Xue Yantuo's sincerity is not enough! ”

The things of the Turkic Mission were robbed by Xia Hongsheng, and naturally there were not as many as Xia Hongsheng said. Xia Hongsheng said this just to put pressure on Xue Yantuo. It is said that the amount of Xue Yantuo Nagong is really a lot, but Xia Hongsheng's goal is to at least let him add half of it to reach the amount that Xia Hongsheng said.

Zagu was about to speak again, but he heard the voice of the people from Honglu Temple outside, Xia Hongsheng immediately sat upright, and Zagu also got up to greet him, as if nothing had been said between the two.

The people of Honglu Temple came in, and Zagu and the other envoys were very enthusiastic about toasting and making dishes, and there was some temptation during the banquet, but the people of Honglu Temple had already got Xia Hongsheng's plan and explanation, and at the moment they were just kicking the ball and playing Tai Chi, but they didn't reveal half a sentence.

After a feast, everyone was full of wine and food, said goodbye to each other, and agreed to go to Honglu Temple on the second day to discuss the matter of annexation.

Xia Hongsheng took Qi Yong back to Chang'an's house, and as soon as he entered, the family smelled the wine on his body and asked: "Son, this is a wine, the little one will go to the kitchen and talk about it, and boil the decanting soup." ”

"No, I didn't eat much." Xia Hongsheng waved his hand, and suddenly smiled: "Leave a door at night, I guess, someone is going to come to find this son tonight!" ”

The family responded, and Xia Hongsheng went back to the house, fell asleep as soon as he fell down on the bed, and when he was woken up by Qi Yong, it was already the willow head on the moon.

"Childe, you really said it, someone really came to find Childe." After seeing Xia Hongsheng wake up, Qi Yong said.

Xia Hongsheng smiled: "It's the mastermind of that Xue Yantuo!" How many things did he bring with him? ”

"I brought two big boxes...... Qi Yong looked at Xia Hongsheng in surprise, paused, and said with some embarrassment: "Childe, he is going to give a gift to Childe...... If this is known......"

"Hey, you're still here to remind Ben Gongzi, haha, don't worry, he came to give gifts, just to let Ben Gongzi face him in the negotiation. My son will handle it himself, so there is no need to worry. Xia Hongsheng waved his hand: "Just hand over the things he sent to the emperor tomorrow." ”

"Hey!" When Qi Yong heard that his son-in-law was not trying to take bribes and cheat, he immediately responded, took a long shirt for Xia Hongsheng, and then followed Xia Hongsheng out.

When they arrived in the main hall, they saw Zagu standing there, with two half-man high wooden boxes beside him.

"Oops! Zagutler, why bother! Xia Hongsheng made an enthusiastic look, took a few steps over, shook him, and said, "I know Zagutler's mind, but Zagutler doesn't know me!" Please take these things back with you. It is also my wish to form an alliance with Xue Yantuo, and I will definitely maneuver for Zagutler. These things, but they really don't need to! (To be continued.) )