The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 171

“I have loved the culture of the Tang Dynasty since I was a child. I also guarantee that the Western Regions will no longer offend the Tang Dynasty. The Tang people who died in the Western Regions in the past were our misfortune, and I am willing to make peace and apologize for it.”

"We've come all this way, and you're just going to leave like that? You're not going to give us any thanks at all?" General Wang sneered. "It seems your intentions for seeking peace are not pure."

Upon hearing General Wang's words, Buck was stunned for a moment, a slightly troubled expression appearing on his face. He quickly recovered and asked the group, "What do you want? We have everything we can give you, and we will do our best to do so."

After Buck finished speaking, everyone looked at each other. They had only come here on the Emperor's orders, and if they wanted anything, they would have to ask Li Er for a decision.

“If your Western Regions kingdom wishes to make peace, we must wait for the Emperor’s order!” said the border general.

“I’m willing to give all compensation,” Buck said with a wry smile.

The people from the Tang Dynasty looked at Buck with expressions of doubt and distrust. After a long while...

The border general said, "Let's leave it at that for now. We must report to His Majesty."

After another round of commotion, the troops finally withdrew. Upon returning to his camp, Marshal Hu immediately relayed the news of the "death of the Western Regions King and the new King Bak's sue for peace" to Li Er, to see what his current thoughts were.

Li Er was in Chang'an, handling state affairs. Hearing news of victory after victory from the front lines and the safe return of the Second Prince, a smile appeared on his face.

"Good! This time, everyone will be richly rewarded!" Li Er laughed heartily after saying this.

Seeing his joy, the guard who delivered the message smiled and said, "Your Majesty, there is another piece of good news."

"Oh? What is it?" Li Er became somewhat interested, his face showing great excitement.

"Marshal Hu said that the King of the Western Regions has died, and Prince Bak of the Western Regions has become king. Bak hopes to make peace with the Tang Dynasty."

"Is that so?" Li Er pondered upon hearing this.

If Buck really wants to make peace, it wouldn't be difficult, but I'm afraid he might have ulterior motives.

"Yes, how did the King of the Western Regions die?" Li Er looked up at the guard kneeling in the middle delivering the message.

"Your Majesty, this...this..." The man hesitated, his face still flushed, "This King of the Western Regions died in his beloved concubine's bed. This..."

Li Er was stunned, never expecting that the death of this arrogant and domineering king of the Western Regions would be so laughable.

"That's enough." Li Er simply stopped talking about the matter. "Since the death of the King of the Western Regions has nothing to do with the Tang Dynasty, we are not afraid that Bak may have ulterior motives. If we stop fighting now, it will be good to leave a good impression on the people of the Western Regions."

This means that a settlement can be reached.

Upon hearing this, the man nodded slightly.

The news of the peace request quickly reached the Western Regions.

The people of the Western Regions were not the only ones overjoyed. Even Bak, upon hearing the news, excitedly rose from his throne.

He has been fearing all this time that he will not be able to make peace.

If war really breaks out, wouldn't he appear in later history bearing the name of "the ruler who lost his country"?

Now that Li Eryi has agreed to his request for peace, that is naturally a good thing.

The Tang army, which was encamped around the Western Regions, was also happy.

It's really good that they can return home safely without going to war.

At this moment, everyone was sitting in the main tent.

There was no joy on their faces; instead, they all seemed lost in thought.

After finishing his tea, Marshal Hu put down his teacup and asked, "Have you decided what kind of compensation you want?"