"Arrogant."
After Lord Zhao and Su Dingfang left, Gaochang's State Master pointed in the direction they left and said, trembling.
His action didn't attract the support of others, and everyone was a little annoyed with this guy. Why didn't I dare to say anything just now? Now that everyone has left, you're standing here and saying this and that. You're simply a rat with a gun in its den. If you have the guts, you can get angry here just now!
The general guarding the country looked at the national teacher with some annoyance. Their country was also a theocratic country, and he did not have any good feelings towards the national teacher. Since he became the national teacher, he had not brought any benefit to the entire country. If he had not brought Xueyantuo Khan in, why would we have to face this embarrassing situation?
"Your Majesty, we must reach a conclusion now. You've seen what happened just now, and the combat effectiveness of the Tang army is also there. If they really fall out with us, not to mention the Tang army in their country, just the few thousand troops they brought with them can turn us upside down."
The general said very sincerely that he felt his country had reached the edge of a cliff, and if it continued to be stubborn, it would probably have no good days in the future. Just now, the two sides were on the verge of a breakup, and he was the one who saved the situation, so he also had a certain say in this matter.
"Don't be so alarmist. It's just a few thousand troops anyway. We, the Gaochang Kingdom, can muster a force of 100,000. We come and go on the grasslands without a trace. How can we be afraid of a few thousand of their troops? We can destroy them at any time if we want."
The national teacher said very nervously that if the king decided to cooperate with the Tang Dynasty, then Xueyantuo Khan would definitely become a stray dog, which means that what he did was wrong, and no one would follow him in Gaochang in the future. This guy would probably fall from grace, so even if Gaochang was in big trouble, he could not let the general's opinion come true.
"Where are your 100,000-man army? Our troops are spread across the country. There are only a little over 20,000 troops in the royal city. The young prince saw clearly how the Xueyantuo army attacked them. Is there any difference in our combat effectiveness compared to the Xueyantuo army?"
The general defending the country said very impatiently that if the national teacher continued to stir up trouble, then the country would probably be really hopeless. The tempers of the two Tang Dynasty envoys were also evident. They were on the verge of being exposed just now. Without a reasonable explanation, even mud could not extinguish the fire.
"My brother, the general is right. I can see clearly that Xueyantuo Khan's army is no match for them, especially their "flowered eggs". The soldiers on the front line can see clearly that they can defeat us at any time."
Wadahan could not stand by at this time. In order to make his situation better, he kept giving gifts to the national teacher, also thinking that he could get some benefits. Now that he has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he has to stand on the side of the Tang Dynasty. Lord Zhao told him very clearly that he should continue to lurk in the interior of Gaochang Kingdom. In the future, the Tang Dynasty’s power will not be able to get involved in the Western Regions without his benefits, so this guy has to work hard and show the Tang Dynasty his ability, so that his ability will not be seen when rewarding in the future.
"You have made some achievements in military affairs. Tell me the truth, is it true that there is no chance of victory for 30,000 cavalrymen attacking them?"
After the King of Gaochang said this, everyone present was shocked. Could it be that our king really had such courage? Would he mobilize the entire royal city's army to fight against the Tang army? Where did he get the courage?
"Brother Wang, the chances of winning are less than 20%."
Wadahan felt that there should be a 30% chance of winning. After all, the Tang army had never been here and didn't know much about the surrounding situation. However, he thought that there might be some hidden secrets in the army that he didn't know, so he reduced the probability by another 10%.
"Moren."
The King of Gaochang was very nervous. He didn't quite trust his illegitimate brother, so he looked at the border guard.
"Your Majesty, what the young prince said is..."
General Moren nodded continuously. He had been guarding the border all the time, so in the eyes of others, he was a capable and responsible person in the military. If even he said such things, then the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty army would basically be no different.
The King of Gaochang was breathing heavily. He had already asked his men to find out that Xueyantuo Khan had a large amount of gold and silver treasures. He had never thought of becoming an enemy of the Tang Dynasty. He just wanted to delay for a while and get his hands on that amount of gold and silver treasures. But now it seemed impossible.
"Do as you've been told. Go and contact them in person. This lie must be made whole. From this moment on, no one is allowed to contact Xueyantuo Khan. If anyone does, it will be tantamount to treason."
After hearing the king's words, many people present breathed a sigh of relief. Although they had also received the influence of Xueyantuo Khan, the Tang envoy's aggressive attitude just now, combined with the combat effectiveness of the Tang army, was there any need to ask how to choose now? Of course, those stray dogs were abandoned.
"I obey your orders."
The general guarding the country went out very happily, while the national teacher next to him had a gloomy look on his face. The king listened to General Zheng in front of so many people. Originally, the two of them were equal, but now the balance has begun to tilt. These people below do things according to other people's faces. Perhaps in a short time, the people under the national teacher will have to make a new choice.
"Is it possible for us to also obtain weapons like those from the Tang Dynasty?"
After the general left, the King of Gaochang uttered these words.
"Brother Wang, I followed them all the way and found that these weapons were guarded by special personnel. People like us have no way to get close to them. Even some people in their military camp cannot get close without permission."
Wadahan quickly blocked this path for him, fearing that the King of Gaochang would cause trouble. We finally found a way to build connections. If you send people to get the secret formula for gunpowder, it will shake the foundation of the Tang Dynasty's rule. If we are discovered, we will die without knowing how...
