Tibet

Chapter 426 Sharp turn down
The civil servant was Zaire, a Sogdian, who was in charge of food arrangements for the army.

The reason why he was sent here was not only that he was Rossini's confidant, but also the only official in the Khazarian army who knew the Tang army well.

The soldier brought him, the official, to the temporary camp tent, and the official put his hands on his chest and saluted Li Ye, "Salute to the distinguished general of the Tang Dynasty!"

He spoke Sogdian, Li Ye nodded, "Are you from Sogdian?"

"Exactly, the villain is from Kang, named Zaire."

"Please come in and sit down!"

The two sat down in the big tent, Li Ye waved his hand, "Bring it up and show it to him."

A soldier brought a human head, Zaire was startled, looked carefully again, and suddenly said in surprise and joy: "It's Ashina Sabu!"

Li Ye nodded, "He led a large army to invade our land. The Tang army broke out with him and wiped out his army. As you can see, he himself cannot escape death!"

Zaire hesitated for a moment and said, "Then the general led the army to the country of Khazar, did he come to investigate the crime?"

Li Ye shook his head, "I have no intention of going to war with the Khazarian nation, nor do I want to kill any Khazarians, let alone occupy Khazarian land, I just want to get back the spoils I deserve."

"The livestock general outside the city has been obtained!"

Li Ye was a little displeased and said, "It's not just the Tang army that participated in the battle, but also Ge ​​Luolu's army. They captured the sheep, and the horses and camels are far from enough to make up for our losses."

"What does the general want?"

"I believe that Ashina Sabu will not leave the Khanate Khanate empty-handed. We don't want the population, but I want the wealth he carries. Tell you Prince Rossini, I don't want to attack the city and get the wealth I deserve. , I will withdraw immediately!"

"I understand, I will report to the prince immediately."

Zaire saluted and left in a hurry.

The city wall of Bandar City is very high and strong. The entire city wall is triangular in shape, and there is only one city gate. Above the city gate is a very tall castle tower, a typical Eastern Roman style building.

Bandar City is also the largest city east of the Aral Sea. It is located in the affluent Delta of the Syr Darya, where there are endless fertile fields and fertile land, and a large population.

There are tens of thousands of people living in the city, but if you add the villages within a hundred miles above, there are 10,000+ people living in this area.

The main general, Rossini, is about 40 years old. He is the brother of King Bran, and he is also the prime minister of the Khazar Khanate. The armistice agreement led the army to occupy Bandar City and wiped out the wealth of the population left by Ashina Busa in the Khazar Khanate.

Rossini stood on the top of the city, looking at the Tang army several miles away with complicated eyes. There were many civilian houses outside the city. I was panicking at first, but now I'm calming down.

Rossini was not worried. He brought [-] troops this time, which were the elite of the Khazar Kingdom. They had defeated the army of Ashina Posa, and their combat effectiveness was very strong.

Besides, Bandar was a bridgehead for defending the Arab army. It was built very solidly, the city was tall and wide, and tens of thousands of civilians could be recruited in the city. Therefore, he firmly believed that as long as he went out of the city to fight the Tang army, the Tang army would definitely not be their opponent.

While meditating, a soldier came to report that Zaire had returned. Rossini nodded and said, "Please come up!"

Not long after, Zaire came up in a hurry, put his hands on his chest and saluted, "His Royal Highness!"

Rossini saluted him back, and asked unhurriedly, "What did Tang Jun say?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, this subordinate saw Sabu's head!"

"Oh!"

This news did not shock Rossini. Hundreds of Khazar Turkic soldiers fled back. He had already guessed that Ashina Sabu must have been wiped out.

Rossini pondered for a moment and asked, "Who will be their master?"

"Their general is the Governor Li of Hezhong that I told His Highness before, the governor of the Tang Dynasty in the Hezhong area."

"Just a governor?"

Rossini snorted disdainfully, and asked again: "Then what is his request?"

"He said that he has no intention of fighting the Khazar Khanate, nor does he want to invade our land, he just came to get back the spoils that belonged to him."

This man is very good at talking!He has no intention of fighting the Khazarian country, so he came all the way, what will he use to fight the Khazarian army?What to use to occupy the land of the Khazar Khanate?

"Does he want population?"

"He doesn't want the population, he wants the wealth that Sabu carries!"

After a pause, Zaire said again: "There may be Ge Luolu people fighting with him. Ge Luolu has already taken away the sheep outside the city."

"These greedy fellows!"

Rossini walked a few steps with his hands behind his back. The opponent did not want to fight the Khazar Khan, nor did he want to occupy the land of the Khanate Khanate. This kind of modest and low-key attitude made Rossini look down on Tang Jun in his heart.

Fearing power and not being afraid of morality has always been the mentality of a small country, and it has not changed since ancient times.

Li Ye's friendly attitude made Rossini look down on Tang Jun from the bottom of his heart.

He waved his hand and said, "Go and tell him that at most 30 gold coins, plus camels and war horses, are enough!"

This was simply dismissing beggars, and Zaire had no choice but to salute and go down to the city.

Zaire returned to the Tang army camp, saw Li Ye again, and repeated Rossini's words.

Li Ye sneered repeatedly, "There is a saying among us Han people, which is called courtesy first and soldiers later. I've already said my good words. Since he doesn't appreciate it, you go back and tell Rossini that I want 500 million gold coins, and I can't do without one. Before dark Send it here, or I will start to attack the city. Once he enters the city, neither he nor the five thousand soldiers will survive. If the Khazar wants to start a war with the Tang Dynasty, I will accompany him to the end. The Hui and I will join the Great Food Army to destroy the Khazar together. Sahanate."

Sensing the murderous intent, Zaire hurried back to the city. At this time, Rossini was no longer at the top of the city, and was discussing with a dozen generals the strategy of defending the city in the meeting hall.

At this time, the soldiers brought Zaire in, and Zaire repeated Li Ye's words. A dozen generals were furious and scolded Tang Jun one after another.

Although Rossini was not so angry, Li Ye couldn't accept the price offered by Li Ye. For 500 million gold coins, Ashina Sabu only had a total of more than 600 million gold coins. Almost all Tang Jun wanted to leave. How could it be possible, let alone 500 million gold coins. He will not give 300 million gold coins, he can only give 100 million gold coins at most.

"Everyone be quiet!"

Rossini roared, and the chamber fell silent.

Rossini turned to Zaire and said, "It's the last time you talk to him again, and tell him clearly that I can't give you 500 million gold coins, and I can only give you 100 million gold coins at most. If he wants to counter the price, then give it again." They add 20, 120 million gold coins is my bottom line, if he still refuses to accept, then I am not afraid to fight him!"

Zaire had already smelled the breath of war, he was about to cry, and headed to the Tang army camp with a dejected face, he came to Li Ye tremblingly, bowed and said: "500 million gold coins are too many, His Royal Highness Rossini has the most You can only give 100 million gold coins."

He hoped that Li Ye would make a counteroffer of 300 million gold coins, and then he would add another 20 gold coins. In the end, both parties made a concession and reached an agreement with 200 million gold coins.

But Zaire forgot that he was facing a soldier, not a businessman.

Li Ye took out a bronze medal and handed it to him, "Put it away, after the city is broken, you can use it to save your life!"

"Captain Li, is there no room for relaxation?"

Li Ye said coldly: "As I said before, 500 million gold coins are indispensable. He still has a chance before dark. After dark, my army will start attacking the city!"

What cannot be obtained on the battlefield can never be obtained on the negotiating table.

The Tang army defeated the Khazar Turkic army and beheaded more than [-] enemies, but the Tang army did not get any spoils on the battlefield. The wealth of the Khazar Turkic people was placed in Bandar, and of course Tang Jun wanted to get what he deserved loot.

As long as Rossini is a little sincere, Li Ye will make appropriate concessions, but the other party only gives 30 gold coins, which is an insult to Li Ye and the Tang Empire.
Since there is no sincerity, then Li Ye will not make any concessions.

At this time, war is the only option.

(End of this chapter)