"Thank you so much, General. If you hadn't protected me, I would have lost my life right there. That evil scoundrel..."
What His Majesty the King said was the truth. In the situation just now, the King of Zhennan really wanted to pick up a knife and kill him. Thinking about his relatives who died at the hands of this guy, if it were not for the Tang Dynasty army, the King of Zhennan would definitely kill him at all costs. However, because of the Tang Dynasty army, the King of Zhennan still couldn't bear to do that.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? Since you have submitted to the Tang Dynasty, there are some things that the Tang Dynasty must take care of, and we must do so to the end."
When Qin Huaiyu saw this situation, he was really happy. If the king could remain calm now, then all his things might not be done. Only when you are panicking is the best time for us to do things.
Under normal circumstances, His Majesty might have heard something different in the words. What does it mean to submit to you? Although the vassal states pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty, they cannot be said to be submitting to you. But now, His Majesty has been frightened by his own brother and is too lazy to pursue the literal meaning.
"That's good, that's good."
His Majesty the King patted his chest. He was really scared and nervous just now. After all, the army outside was eyeing him covetously. Who knew when those people would rush in? With the existing palace guards, it was impossible for them to be their opponent.
"General Qin, I don't know what the Tang court will do next. You have to give me a clear answer. Now those people outside are not withdrawing and have been stationed in the royal city. What is going on?"
Qin Huaiyu was thinking about how to talk about it. We can't just say casually that you open the checkpoints and let our Tang army come to station there. Now that His Majesty the King mentioned this matter, then we know how to proceed. It's like someone brings you a pillow when you feel sleepy.
"Your Majesty is right. After the negotiation just now, the General Manager and I have also realized that your hatred is difficult to resolve. If you continue like this, the people of this country will suffer. They are now also citizens of our Tang Dynasty, so we have an obligation to ensure their safety..."
Looking at the king next to him nodding like a chick eating rice, Qin Huaiyu really didn't know what to say. The king of a country actually became like this. Didn't he even have any brains left?
"The existing army is unable to maintain public order in the royal city. I just made a plan. If the existing army were to carry out a cleanup, it would be very difficult. Even if we can maintain the current situation, it is relying on the credibility of the Tang Dynasty. But you can see the mood of the Prince of Zhennan. If the situation continues to deteriorate, it will not benefit us at all."
Qin Huaiyu’s strategy is very simple, which is to keep saying that it is not safe here. If we want to continue to guarantee safety, our current army may not be able to do so.
“Yes, yes, yes…”
His Majesty the King has long been terrified. How could he care about these things? If it could guarantee his safety, he would rather give the entire country to the Tang Dynasty. When a person's life is in danger, some of the things he used to care about are no longer important.
"Then we must increase our forces quickly. My brother is a vindictive man. He must be discussing with his men how to break into the royal city. If that's the case, then this king..."
Qin Huaiyu originally wanted to guide the king for a while and then talk about increasing the military force, but he didn't expect that the king himself knew what to say.
"Your Majesty is right, but we are the army of the Tang Dynasty after all. We have already violated the rules this time. If we continue to send troops to the vassal states, I am afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among the vassal states. Therefore, I must ask Your Majesty to write a letter to the court. I will immediately send my loyal and brave men to deliver it to Chang'an day and night..."
At this point, Qin Huaiyu stopped acting. If you invite us over, some things will be easy to talk about, but if we bring our own people over, some things may not be said appropriately, and others may blame us for this matter.
"Yes, yes, that's what the general said. In this situation, we must send more troops. Otherwise, you won't be able to suppress that traitor. Look at how arrogant he was just now."
The King of Nanzhao has now lost his mind, so the words Qin Huaiyu prepared are useless. It was just a beginning, and this guy already knows what to do next.
"Hurry up and grind ink for me..."
Looking at the busy guy in front of him, Qin Huaiyu breathed a sigh of relief. I made so many preparations in vain, but in the end you made me unable to use anything. But it’s better this way. When the two of them discussed it before, they already knew that the king had lost his mind. We just need to guide him a little, and the rest will be no problem.
The most difficult part is with the Prince of Zhennan. That guy has a large army under his command, and what he wants most now is to control the entire Nanzhao. He will never allow the Tang army to come in. The most difficult part is with Manager Qian.
It was just as Qin Huaiyu thought. In the military camp outside the city, after Chief Steward Qian arrived, he was ready to lead the group in that direction. However, the Prince of Zhennan refused to listen to him at all. He asked his men to prepare a table of food and wine, and all they talked about were romantic things.
The Prince of Zhennan was very clear about the ambitions of the Tang Dynasty. If he still couldn't see it clearly at this point, he would not be worthy of being a prince. Born in such a family, he had been self-taught since childhood. Many things did not need to be said out loud, and he could figure them out by guessing.
Qian Ping was a little anxious at first, but seeing the attitude of the Prince of Zhennan, he simply didn't mention it. If you don't want to talk about it, forget it. Anyway, as long as there is something happening in the palace, the notice will be sent to the capital. We only recognize His Majesty the King and don't care what you do. When our army arrives, if you want to fight, our Tang army will not be afraid.
After a few drinks, Prince Zhennan felt that Qian Ping's reaction was a little wrong. According to his understanding of Qian Ping, he could talk about love, but Qian Ping didn't come to talk about this with him. He must have something to say tonight, but why did this guy just ignore it like himself?
People must not have any doubts. If they do, the wine in this glass will not be so fragrant...
