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Chapter 828: Sharing the Land with the Tang Dynasty

Jie Li was in a heavy mood. He looked towards the south bank of the Liao River and said anxiously, "But you can see that the Tang army is constantly moving to Yingzhou. The enemy's forces are increasing. When we are deeply trapped in Goguryeo, they may benefit from it."

"The Tang army can mobilize the forces of the Bihe forces in the northern desert, the Ashina Yun troops in the southern desert, and the Youzhou troops in Hebei Province. They can attack from three directions at the same time to cut off our army, divide it up and surround it. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to retreat unscathed by then."

Li Yan smiled calmly: "Don't worry, Khan, the Tang Dynasty will never mobilize troops from the southern and northern deserts?"

"Hmm? How do you say that?"

Jie Li's expression brightened up and he looked at Li Yan with some anticipation. When it comes to understanding the Central Plains, no one knows as much as they do.

"It's actually very simple. First, every faction has its own ambitious people. Do you think that all the people under Li Shimin are of the same mind?"

"The former Sui Dynasty's remnants and the noble families in the Central Plains are all hidden dangers for Li Shimin. Li Shimin must devote a considerable amount of energy to dealing with them. Otherwise, after the Battle of Dingxiang, he would not have allowed the Khan to clean up the situation in the eastern grassland."

"Secondly, after the collapse of the former Great Turkic Empire, Yi Nan and Bi Heli quickly grew in power in the north. After five years of expanding their power, they have gradually begun to intend to break away from the Tang Dynasty. Especially Yi Nan in the west, whose strength is no less than that of the Khan."

"They are all grassland people. If they really want to attack the Khan and conquer the eastern grassland, who will benefit the most? It's not the Tang Dynasty, but these two people. Li Shimin will not watch them lose control. This is also one of the reasons why the Tang Dynasty allowed the Khan to stay in the east for the past five years."

"The Khan and the Yi people are sworn enemies, and their hatred is as deep as the sea. The Khan's presence can effectively control the western grasslands."

"Third, the Tang Dynasty is currently undergoing internal reforms and competing with local tyrants and aristocratic families for land interests. It is too busy to do anything else. It is good at protecting itself but not able to expand outward."

"These internal contradictions and conflicts of interest are difficult to deal with. The Khan is also the ruler of the grassland. Although they are not obvious, they can affect the whole body. The storms in the dark are not small. How can he have the energy to launch a large-scale foreign war at this time?"

When Jie Li heard Li Yan's analysis, the expression on his face obviously relaxed and he nodded silently.

"You have a point, but..."

After thinking for a while, Jie Li asked again: "Although the Tang Dynasty cannot launch a national war, if it only mobilizes a part of the border troops to attack our rear, it will be enough for us to bear. Now there is the Tuli tribe in the south of the desert, and the northern border of the Tang Dynasty is safe and sound. What if Li Shimin sends troops from Datong Road and Hebei Road?"

"It will also make us anxious!"

"As you just said, when we have almost exhausted all our strength against Goguryeo, the Tang Dynasty will certainly send troops to attack us from behind and interfere with our attack on Goguryeo. We only have 50,000 people here, so we can't stop them?"

Li Yan suddenly fell into deep thought, as if it was difficult to decide what treasure to give up. After weighing the pros and cons for a long time, he slowly said: "I have a way to ensure that even if the prince conquers the three Korean lands, the Tang Dynasty will not send troops."

"Oh, there is such a way, tell me about it quickly."

Seeing Jie Li's expectant look, Li Yan gritted his teeth and said, "To be honest, Khan, I originally wanted to wait until the Crown Prince conquered the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and then establish a country here. Relying on the powerful cavalry of the grasslands and the abundant population of the Central Plains, I will erode the Tang Dynasty bit by bit."

"But the Khan has been very kind to me, so I have to think of the Khan first."

Jie Li's eyes widened in an instant, revealing an expression of disbelief. It turned out that Li Yan had such a plan. No wonder he didn't want people and wealth, but only territory?
Come to think of it, the grassland people are not interested in this place.

But Li Yan was from the Central Plains, Li Shimin's rule was becoming more and more stable, and the national and military strength of the Tang Dynasty was becoming increasingly powerful.

To be honest, even Jie Li himself had no confidence. Li Yan was also a smart man, so how could he not see this?

Therefore, Li Yan wanted to take over the land of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and use it as a base, with his back to the Turks, sitting in the northeast and eyeing the Central Plains.

When there is a change in the Central Plains, we can go south to fight for the world.

This is much better than staying in Mobei. After all, the grassland is not his home. Everything he has now, after all, depends on the Turkic Khanate. It is not reliable and is not as good as having his own territory.

Now after hearing what Li Yan said, Jie Li suddenly had a vague idea in his mind, but he didn't think it through, so he hurriedly asked, "What do you mean?"

"If we swallow up Korea and divide Korea between us and the Tang Dynasty, then we can be sure that nothing will go wrong."

Suddenly, Jie Li's heart began to beat violently, as if he had thought of something. He instantly became excited, stretched out one arm, tightly grasped Li Yan's arm, and asked anxiously: "How are you going to divide it?"

"Khan, the Tang Dynasty attacked me from behind, just to help Goguryeo. They didn't want us to take advantage of them. In addition, the Turks extended their hands into Goguryeo and threatened the Tang Dynasty."

Li Yan said solemnly: "But if we agree with the Tang Dynasty in advance that after conquering the Three Kingdoms of Korea, all the population and wealth will belong to us Turks, and the land and cities of the Three Kingdoms will be handed over to the Tang Dynasty. If so, will the Tang Dynasty still interfere with our conquest of this place?"

"I'm afraid not only won't it, it will help us."

"By then, the Khan won't have to worry about the Tang attacking us from behind. Instead, he can use this as an excuse to ask the Tang to provide some food, supplies and siege equipment. I believe they will be happy to do so. In this way, won't all potential crises be resolved?" Hmm.
Is this still possible?

A flash of lightning seemed to flash through Jie Li's mind. He was stunned and looked at Li Yan and took a breath.

This guy is so amazing. He can make clouds and rain with just a wave of his hand. The problem that I was so worried about was easily resolved by him.

In the blink of an eye, the situations of the three countries of Central Plains, Turkic and Goguryeo were manipulated by him.

Jie Li could imagine that once he made such a rich suggestion, Li Shimin would never refuse it. The Turkic war was a free land for the Tang Dynasty, and it was Goguryeo, which had a profound and extraordinary significance to the Central Plains.

This place is the pain of the entire Central Plains.
Emperor Yang of Sui gambled the fate of the entire empire, but still failed to conquer Goguryeo.

Now, Li Shimin took it into his possession without moving a single soldier, which was no less than winning another Battle of Dingxiang.

And what about yourself?

He did not suffer any losses, but instead gained the population and wealth of the Three Han countries. The national strength increased unprecedentedly. His son Shi Luodie also got the credit for destroying the country and succeeded to the position of Khan. It can be said that there was no more obstacle.

The only loss is Li Yan, this is his future "place to establish his country".

Immediately, Jie Li was very moved and said: "Li Yan, I really wronged you this time, but this Khan swears that I will help you conquer the Tang Dynasty in my lifetime. Even if I can't do it, I will let Shi Luodie continue to help you."

"So, the original profit distribution plan is no longer valid. When Shiluodi takes over the Three Kingdoms of Korea, you will get half of the population and wealth here, and the rest will be distributed among the other tribes."

Li Yan was in a dilemma: "Khan, this is not appropriate. The tribal leaders have agreed. If we change it again, I'm afraid they will have objections. Besides, our right grassland did not participate in the war this time, so we have to take half."

Jie Li waved his hand and said without hesitation: "Let's do it. I am the Khan and I have the final say. Besides, the Turks are mainly our two families now. As long as we two agree, who else dares to object?"

"Okay, I'll listen to the Khan!"

Li Yan's face froze, and he finally accepted it awkwardly, but he was shocked in his heart. Jie Li was indeed the overlord of the grassland!
As soon as he saw that his son had a chance to secure the throne of Khan, he immediately began to lay the groundwork for Shi Luodie.

During this march southwards, Li Yan's Right Wise King's army sent out 20,000 soldiers, but they were all stationed in Liaohe River and did not directly participate in the siege, but were able to get half of the population and wealth.

In the original plan, Li Yan wanted land.

But the Turks don't value land. The grassland area controlled by Li Yan alone is hundreds of times larger than the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Only Li Yan, a native of the Central Plains, has a sense of nostalgia for this, so everyone has no objection to Li Yan taking over the territory.

They value the population and wealth on the land more, but now Li Yan wants to take away half of it, which is hard for everyone to accept.

Although he could indeed do it with the joint suppression of Jie Li, Shiluo Die and himself, he offended the tribes belonging to the central and western parts of Shiluo Die, which were mainly Tiele and Huihe tribes, when he unified them.

These people were killed by me and their blood flowed like a river, so I was divided into the east.

This time, taking advantage of the attack on Goguryeo, with so many benefits given out, the relationship between everyone was obviously eased.

But now if half of the benefits they risked their lives to gain were taken away, the conflict between the Left and Right Wise Kings would become even greater, and there would be no chance for them to shake hands and make peace.

It was indeed Jie Li, who destroyed his last chance to become Khan with just some tricks. He offended the two major tribes of Huihe and Tiele, and could only rely on Shiluodie's protection in the future.

However, Jie Li completely let go of his worries, and his expression became extremely relaxed. Looking at the Tang army opposite, he no longer had the previous anxiety.

Chang'an, Taiji Palace
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

The majestic sound of bells and drums echoed inside and outside the palace. Amid the thunderous kowtows of the civil and military officials attending the court meeting, Li Shimin, wearing a yellow dragon robe, black court boots, a jade belt, and a purple gold crown on his head, walked towards the dragon throne.

Compared to when he first ascended the throne, Li Shimin is now more calm.

Although Li Shimin was a little overwhelmed at first, after defeating the grassland overlord Jie Li, half of the grassland people submitted to the Tang Dynasty.

In addition to the tribal leaders in the western part of the grassland, countries in the Western Regions also sent envoys to submit their wishes to submit to the Tang Dynasty and respect Li Shimin as the Heavenly Khan. The entire court was filled with ministers of all ethnic groups, and Li Shimin's prestige reached an extremely high level.

(End of this chapter)