The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 354

"Why not? Kill them!"

Just then, a white horse charged out and stood in front of the formation.

"Wait a moment."

Xu Tian cursed inwardly, thinking this person had no desire to live. Upon closer inspection, he felt as if his internal organs were burning, but he forced a smile.

Then a figure jumped down and walked to the front of his carriage.

"Xu Tian, ​​you get inside!"

Xu Tian felt somewhat helpless, so he went into the carriage and saw Princess Jinyang staring at his face.

"Are you stupid? If something happens to you, who will run the chain of academies? Who will cultivate talent for the Tang Dynasty?"

Xu Tian waved his hand and was about to say something when Princess Jinyang said, "When I came here, Duke Lu, Cheng Yaojin, gave me a secret report. After you read it, you will know how stupid your current actions are."

Xu Tian glanced at it briefly, then said, "Cease the attack."

At this moment, the 40,000 troops fell silent, and the two armies faced each other.

Ji Li hadn't expected Xu Tian to be such a passionate person. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. His plan was imperative, so he immediately ordered someone to shout.

"Grand Tutor Xu, we Turks sincerely wish to forge an everlasting friendship with the Tang Dynasty. However, we have heard that you intend to establish the Hongwen Academy in the Pamir Mountains."

From the highest levels of the Turkic royal family to the lowest, all the children wish to study at your Hongwen Academy. I, the Khan, have long heard of your exceptional talent and noble character. I humbly request that you not refuse my request.

These generals, seasoned in military campaigns, never expected the Khan to adopt such a humble posture. Xu Tian, ​​on the other hand, was utterly dumbfounded.

Xu Tian's order to kill had already intimidated all the generals. The killing intent in their eyes had not yet subsided, and when they heard Jili Khan say these things, they immediately became somewhat dissatisfied.

Xu Tian was as if he were dehydrated, but fortunately Dongfang Tingyun recovered and shrank to the side.

Princess Jinyang placed her head on her knees.

“Master Dongfang, please rest here with me. This war is a man’s business, it has nothing to do with us girls.”

Dongfang Tingyun smiled slightly, but still leaned on Jin Yang's knees.

Seeing Xu Tian trembling slightly, Jin Yang raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"Can you see it clearly now?"

Xu Tian immediately flew into a rage.

Li Er's intelligence network is too big!

Xu Tian never dreamed that there were Tang Dynasty spies in the opposing army. But having spies wasn't a big deal.

On the other hand, the Tang Dynasty envoy was on the opposite side. This Jili Khan was really trying to seduce them, but unexpectedly, Jinyang was smiling with his eyes crinkling.

"The envoy on the other side is a member of the Xie clan of Chenjun sent by my father. His name is not Su Quan but Xie Quan. He is the uncle of Xie Qing, a member of the Xie clan of Chenjun under the Master's name."

"Khan Jili deliberately summoned the envoys to the front lines, not necessarily to question their identities, but to make my father, the Emperor, suspect you. Today is not the best time to execute Magistrate Chen; rather, it is a treacherous scheme devised by Khan Jili to have the Emperor eliminate you!"

Xu Tian then realized what was happening.

"This humble official is dull-witted; if it weren't for the princess's timely reminder, I probably wouldn't have been able to figure out the key point. So, Magistrate Chen's ramblings in front of the battle today are quite ridiculous."

"Jili Khan suddenly raised an army, yet the Turkic nobles and royalty wanted to send their children to my Hongwen Academy. All of this was a trap."