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The face of the man in black was very serious.
After a pause, he continued, "Khan's capture of Chang'an does not mean that the Tang Kingdom will perish..."
"Chang'an is the capital of the Tang Kingdom. If the entire capital is gone, it can't be regarded as annihilation?" Jieli Khan looked confused, "How can we count?"
"Li Xiao is dead, and Tang Guocai's fate is over!" the black-robed man said in a deep voice.
"Heh...hahahaha..."
Hearing this, Jieli Khan laughed.
The ten warriors beside him also laughed.
As if they heard something interesting, everyone's faces were full of ridicule and ridicule.
"Cough cough..."
Jieli Khan realized that he had lost the majesty of the Khan, and quickly put away his smile, and said: "Master, I am not joking at you, but what you said is really... a little hard to understand."
After a pause, he continued: "A mere lord of the Tang Dynasty, who is still a teenage boy, you say this person is more difficult to deal with than the Tang Dynasty court? Why?"
"Yes, my lord." Hu Yanjue, the second Turkic warrior, also echoed, "Although most of the court of the Tang Dynasty is full of wine bags and rice bags, there are also a few heroes among them, such as Li Shimin, Li Jing, and Changsun Wuji. People, my Turkic army's plan to invade the Central Plains has been delayed for three years, is it possible that Li Xiao is stronger than these people? Is this unlikely?"
"There are no heroes in the Tang Dynasty. They just occupy the fertile land, don't worry about food and drink, and give birth to a lot of waste, relying on the advantage of numbers."
Another warrior also echoed: "However, there is really no way out of this superiority in numbers. The reason why it is difficult for me, the Turks, to invade the Central Plains is mainly because there are too many people in the Central Plains, and I can't kill them all. The national teacher said that we should pay attention to Li Xiao. How many 10 people did he bring here?"
"If it's just because of the large number of people, I wouldn't be so afraid of him." The man in black said slowly, "According to the secret report, Li Xiao brought only about 3 people on this trip..."
"It's only 3 people, what's there to be afraid of?" Hu Yanjue looked indifferent.
"Listen to me."
The man in black frowned slightly: "Our people found strange-looking things in their ranks. Their uses are unknown, but I guess they are all weapons for war."
"National teacher, just this, scares you?" Jieli Khan sneered, "I have a hundred thousand cavalry, so I am still afraid of his weapons?"
The man in black shook his head, and suddenly said, "Khan, do you still remember... ghost cavalry?"
"Ghost ride?"
"Ghost ride!"
"What's the matter between Ghost Rider and Li Xiao?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and looked over.
"Did you find something?"
Jieli Khan's face instantly became serious, and he asked in a deep voice.
Those present all deeply remembered that ghost riders suddenly rushed into their camp several times.
With only 1000 people, they were able to enter the territory of no one among their [-] troops, and even threatened the life of Jieli Khan several times in the end.
Since then, everyone has developed a fear of ghost riding.
This name, like a nightmare, was deeply engraved in their minds.
Now, when they heard the word "ghost ride", everyone cheered up immediately.
"Sweaty."
The man in black said slowly: "Although there is no conclusive evidence, my subordinates dare to guess that this ghost rider is definitely inseparable from Li Xiao's relationship. It is very possible that the ghost rider is Li Xiao's secret weapon."
"There must be a basis for guessing, right?" Jieli Khan asked solemnly.
"Those weird weapons are the best proof, because ghost riders are also famous for their weird weapons." The black-robed man continued.
"There is another doubtful point. This ghost rider has disappeared for a long time recently. Even if we captured Chang'an, the ghost rider did not come to rescue him. Does Dahan know why?"
"This ghost ride is not controlled by the Tang court. Maybe the people behind the ghost ride also want to see the Tang Dynasty perish." Jieli Khan said thoughtfully.
"That's not the case." The black-robed man continued, "It's not that the ghost rider disappeared, but he was busy looking for someone."
"who?"
Everyone became curious.
"The majestic female general of the Tang Dynasty, Li Changge!" the man in black said in a deep voice.
After a pause, he continued: "My subordinates have inquired about the news from Dongpu. This ghost rider has been stalking Dongpu's army like crazy for a while, and has almost ran all over the cities controlled by Dongpu."
"Dongpu's side was disturbed and disturbed, and even a ghost rider was not caught. I just heard that the ghost rider seemed to be looking for someone."
"And this strange behavior happened after Li Changge, the defender of Qizhou City in the First World War, disappeared."
"What does it have to do with Li Xiao that the ghost rider is looking for Li Changge?" Jieli Khan said puzzled.
"It's a big relationship. This Li Changge happens to be the fiancee of Yue Wang Li Xiao." The black-robed man continued: "So, my subordinates believe that this ghost rider is probably Li Xiao's person, or Li Xiao is the leader of the ghost rider. There must be a great connection between them.”
"In the final analysis, this is just your guess." Jieli Khan pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "If the national teacher's guess is true, how does the national teacher want me to deal with Li Xiao?"
The man in black said in a deep voice: "All the soldiers entered the city. With the strong walls, they can resist the attack of Li Xiao's army. Take this opportunity to rest and recuperate for a while. These days of continuous travel and high-intensity fighting, the soldiers are already a little bit overwhelmed."
"No matter how Li Xiao fights, Da Khan must not go out of the city to fight with him. We will talk about other things after our army has recovered its peak combat power."
"Isn't the national teacher too careful?"
Jieli Khan frowned and said, "Li Xiao led an army of tens of thousands to come. Naturally, I will not underestimate the enemy, but if the arrangement is like that of the national teacher, and our army is huddled in Chang'an City like a tortoise, where is the morale? What is the majesty of this Khan?" ?”
"that is!"
Hu Yanjue couldn't help but said: "The strongest part of our Turks is the unrivaled iron cavalry, and the cavalry is good at fighting in the wild. Once the stance is opened, even if the enemy's army is ten times stronger than our army, it will be difficult to resist our attack. Iron cavalry charge."
"Entering the city and sticking to it is to trade off strengths and choose weaknesses, National Teacher, you are old."
"Almost the entire Tang Kingdom has been defeated, how many tens of thousands of Li Xiao are there?"
"That's right, Chang'an has just been broken, and our army's morale is at its peak. At this moment, our combat power is stronger than ever! My subordinates suggest that the whole army go out and take the initiative to face Li Xiao!"
"Isn't he just a teenage boy? How could he have anything to do with ghost riders? I'm afraid the national teacher is worrying too much."
"At this moment, Dongpu is allied with us on the surface, but in fact, we are thinking about the piece of meat in our mouths. Therefore, we must destroy the Tang Kingdom with thunder and show Dongpu the bravery of our Turkic warriors. Only in this way can we deter those Dongpu people."
For a while, several Turkic warriors spoke one after another.
"Haha! Well said!"
Jieli Khan laughed heartily and said, "You warriors agree with me."
After finishing speaking, he looked at the man in black: "National Teacher, you must be tired after traveling between our army and Dongpu for a long time, so go back and rest first! I will report the good news to you after I destroy Li Xiao."
"Subordinates obey." The man in black clasped his fists helplessly.
He understood that Jieli Khan was already somewhat dissatisfied with his repeated promotion of Li Xiao.
As soon as he turned around, he heard Jieli Khan shouting to the young princes: "Your country has been destroyed by me, now kneel before me, maybe there is a way out."
These princes are of royal blood after all.
If these princes kneel to Jieli Khan, it means that the Tang Dynasty has been completely trampled under the feet of the Turks.
As a Turkic national teacher, the black-robed man also understood this, but he still couldn't help turning his head and said: "Khan, these people can't be killed!"
"They are all Li Shimin's sons, and they will have endless troubles. Do you know what you are talking about?"
Jieli Khan frowned slightly, and looked at the man in black with dissatisfaction.
"They are alive and can play a role in containing Li Xiao, but if they die, Li Xiao will definitely go crazy, and then..."
"presumptuous!"
Jieli Khan's face was gloomy, he interrupted the black-robed man, and said in a cold voice: "Come here, send the national teacher back to rest!"
"Hey... Big Khan, please pay attention to your subordinate's words, and your subordinate will leave."
The man in black sighed helplessly, then turned and left.
Chapter 418: I don't regret entering China in this life
Outside Chang'an City.
Just when Li Xiao rushed over in a flying machine.
On the execution platform built by Turkic on the spot, civil and military officials, more than a dozen princes, and two literary figures Lu Deming and Kong Yingda were all tied up and rushed up.
"A group of bereaved dogs, kneel down for me!"
The escorting Turkic soldiers had a ferocious expression on their faces, and savagely beat everyone with whips.
"Trash! You Han people are weak two-legged sheep!"
"Hahaha, what Tang Dynasty court? Isn't it a group of untouchables?"
"Hurry up, I will give you one last chance, kneel down!"
The Turkic barbarians continued to exert pressure.
And all the people on the execution platform stood up straight, with determination on their faces.
Even though Cheng Yaojin was seriously injured and his face was as golden as paper, he also gritted his teeth and stood up straight.
Among the civil and military officials, there are many cowards, and a dozen princes are also immature due to their young minds, but they all know one truth -
Even if he knelt down, he still couldn't escape death.
At this last moment of life, no one wants to lose the pride of being a Han Chinese.
They are not afraid.
"If you have the guts, let me go, and see if I don't kill you!"
Cheng Yaojin had a ferocious face, without any fear.
At this time, a prince couldn't bear the pain caused by the whip, so he fell to the ground and twisted into a shrimp.
Lu Deming hurried forward to hug the prince, and used his bloody back to lay down all the whips for the prince.
"Where is my Han Chinese?"
Seeing this, Kong Yingda laughed miserably and shouted loudly.
Hearing Kong Yingda's words, the prince who was protected by him stood up resolutely, and Gao Sheng shouted: "Is there no clothes? You are in the same robe with me. Master Wang Yuxing, repair my spear. I have the same hatred with you!"
"Why don't you say that you have no clothes? You are in the same pool with your son. Wang Yuxing's teacher, repair my spear and halberd. Work together with your son!"
"Why don't you say you have no clothes? I have the same clothes as my son. Wang Yuxing's division, repair my armor and soldiers. Walk with my son!"
"Born as a Han, die as a Han ghost!"
"I am a Chinese man, I can be killed but not humiliated!"
"Come on! If you kill us today, you will die under the swords of our Han people in the future!"
"I'm waiting for you in the underworld!"
The little prince looked past the crowd and stared straight at Jieli Khan.
This fierce gaze caused many people present to tremble, and their faces showed disbelief.
He's obviously just a brat, why can he let them lose their minds?
Seeing this, Jieli Khan frowned slightly.
The more people from the Central Plains were like this, the more irritable he felt.
"What's the name of this little baby?" Jieli Khan asked.
"Big Khan, this doll's name is Li Zhi, the ninth son of Li Shimin, the former emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and his mother is the queen of the Tang Dynasty." Hu Yanjue said.
"Death is imminent, and you are still so stubborn!" Jieli Khan said coldly, "Let's take him to sacrifice the flag first!"
"Yes!"
Hu Yanjue immediately took the order.
After hearing Li Zhi's words, the two literary figures and the civil and military officials all showed expressions of relief.
The souls of their Han people are still there!
"Hahaha... good job!"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help laughing, and said: "Even our Han children in their teens are so enlightened. They will never understand what the spirit of our Han people is. The future can be expected, the future can be expected!"
Du Ruhui also frowned and said in a deep voice: "We Han people would rather die standing up than live on our knees!"