Tuya Tutun stood up suddenly and said in surprise: "Withdraw the troops?" Before Qin Xiao could say anything, he immediately shook his head and said: "Absolutely impossible!"

Luoting Kedun chuckled and said: "Xiang Gong, there are some things you can't do even if you try your best. They can't do it on my first condition, so how can I form an alliance with them?"

"Xiang Gong, I think you are really lost in your mind by this she-wolf." Tuya Tutun said angrily: "When we withdraw from the Iron Palace, she will immediately reorganize the remaining defeated troops. The soldiers and horses on the Luozhi Mountain are very

As soon as we get the news, we will definitely return reinforcements. We will retreat fifty miles south. When their reinforcements come back, the troops and horses from the Iron Palace and the troops and horses from the Iron Palace will attack from both sides. Where will my thousands of troops go?

This female wolf is cunning and insidious. She is clearly setting a trap for us, but you actually believe her?"

Qin Xiao frowned. Of course he knew that Tuya Tutun's words were not impossible. If Tuya Kedun ignored the imminent arrival of the wolf cavalry and decided to avenge the Zhenyu people for attacking the Iron Palace, then Tuya would be punished.

Tutun was attacking from two sides, and Tuya Tutun's lone army was indeed in dire straits.

Although it seems crazy to do this, it is also crazy that Luantang Ketun took advantage of Zhenyu Khan's death to immediately send troops to attack Luozhi Mountain.

He did not look down upon Luntan Kedun, and he did not dare to completely believe her. After all, underneath this enchanting and charming surface, there was a cunning ambition.

But to achieve an alliance between the two parties, both parties must try to believe in each other. Without this foundation, all ideas will be in vain.

"Kedun, in order to conclude an alliance, you have put forward three conditions." Qin Xiao looked at Luotang Kedun and said slowly: "If I can meet your three conditions, can you also agree to one of my conditions?"

He Gu Ke Dun sat on the chair. In order to show He Gu Ke Dun's majesty, he always kept his back straight, his chest high, and his sitting posture was full of majesty. He said lightly: "The first condition I proposed, you can't do it now."

If not, how can we satisfy the three conditions?"

"If Ke Dun agrees to a condition, I promise that the three conditions you proposed can be met." Qin Xiao said.

Tuya Tutun thought to himself that you are really bragging. No matter what, it is impossible for the Zhenyu Army to withdraw from the Iron Palace. Especially at this time, the lone army is in the Hegubu territory. If the Iron Palace cannot be controlled,

If they are walking out of the Iron Palace, then this lone army will face He Gu's more than 100,000 troops, and He Gu's main cavalry who will return from Luozhi Mountain at any time. In addition, there is no logistical supplies, and the situation will be difficult.

abnormal.

However, he was not in a hurry to speak, but wanted to know what conditions Qin Xiao would propose to Luantang Kedun.

"Tell me your conditions!" Ke Dun looked at Qin Xiaodao.

Qin Xiaodao: "When the Zhenyu army retreats, let He Guhan go out of the palace with them. After Wuqingtage negotiates with Kedun, Kedun will bring Heguhan back."

As soon as these words came out, Ke Dunxiu's eyebrows tightened and Tutun Tutun was startled.

Neither of them expected Qin Xiao to propose this condition.

"Are you letting the Great Khan be held as a hostage in their hands?" Luantan Kedun's face no longer had the charming look before, and became stern.

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "I will stay as the hostage of the Zhenyu tribe, and He Guhan will go as your hostage. Before the negotiation, we will give each other a guarantee."

"Xiang Gong, although you are smart and brave, can your status be compared with that of the Great Khan?" Luotang Kedun said lightly: "And not only are you not from the Zhenyu Khan clan, you are not even a Zhenyu person. Do you think you will

If you are held as a hostage, will the Zhenyu people care about your life or death?"

Qin Xiao said lightly: "My identity is indeed not comparable to that of He Guhan, but Ke Dun should understand the current situation. If the Zhenyube doesn't want to negotiate an alliance with you, they can tie you up directly now. If it's purely for personal enmity

, there is actually no need for the Zhenyu tribe to negotiate any conditions with you. If He Guhan is willing to leave the palace as a hostage for the sake of the He Gu tribe or even the entire Modong, he will be respected by all the tribes in Modong. I believe that the Zhenyu tribe will not be confused either.

To harm He Guhan." He paused and continued: "Now is the moment of life and death for the Hegu tribe. It is the responsibility of the Great Khan to find a way out for the more than 100,000 members of the Hegu tribe."

Tuya Tutun said: "If He Gubu really wants to fight Tie Han with me, Zhenyu, and hand over He Guhan to us, we can withdraw our troops from the Iron Palace."

Although he has a rough temper, he is not a stupid person. He knows the current situation. Although He Gu needs Zhen Yu's help to fight Tie Han, but his lips are broken and his teeth are cold, Zhen Yu's department also needs to work together with He Gu to deal with Tie Han's army.

If He Gubu is really willing to join forces with Zhen Yu, then under the current situation, Zhen Yu's best choice is naturally to form an alliance with He Gu.

Withdrawing troops from the Iron Palace is of course dangerous, but once He Gu Khan is controlled, then the He Gu people will use rat-proof weapons. No one dares to act rashly, let alone have other thoughts. Even if He Gu Khan is not old, in the He Gu Department

There is no real power, but after all, he is the Great Khan of the entire tribe. The Great Khan is in the hands of the True Feather Cavalry. Who dares to risk the crime of disregarding the safety of the Great Khan and attack the True Feather Cavalry.

Originally, he was determined to stick to the Iron Palace and never retreat, but Qin Xiao's condition made him immediately change his mind.

"I can also be your hostage." Luotian Kedun pondered for a moment, knowing naturally that the initiative now actually lies in the hands of the Zhenyu people. Qin Xiao proposed to hand over the hostages to the Zhenyu army, and then the Zhenyu army would withdraw.

, in fact, this is the only way at present, otherwise it is impossible for the True Feather Army to withdraw from the Iron Palace.

Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "Kedun, the current situation is not only a matter of alliance between the two departments, but also the preparation of the army to deal with Tie Han's real army. With all due respect, the real power of your department is in the hands of Ke Dun, He Gu

Khan is young, and he may not be able to command all the ministries, mobilize troops, and generals. Only by staying in the Iron Palace can we quickly prepare for war and stabilize people's hearts."

"Let me think about it." Ke Dun's expression was no longer relaxed.

"Ke Dun can think about it, but he has to do it quickly." Qin Xiao said: "The most lacking thing now is time. Tie Han's army may arrive at any time, so we have to fight for time."

Luoting Ketun was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Mang Dele is the captain of the Bone Crusher, you ask him to bring the Khan."

Qin Xiao was startled, thinking that Mang Dele knew the whereabouts of He Guhan. He looked at Tuya Tutun, and Tutun didn't talk nonsense. He got up and left the palace.

Ke Dun then looked at Qin Xiaodao: "I am very grateful to you for your efforts in forming an alliance between the two tribes."

"I said before that this is the common interest of everyone. The alliance of the Xile tribes will be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty." Qin Xiao always felt that Ke Dun's eyes were always charming, which was natural.

, but any man’s heartbeat will quicken when he sees her, but it’s hard for him to look directly into her eyes.

"If they really wanted to arrest me just now, would you become their enemy for me?" Ke Dun asked.

Qin Xiao hesitated for a moment and then said: "I promised you that as long as I am here after you come up, nothing will happen to you. Since I have promised you, I will not let you have any surprises."

A slight smile appeared at the corners of Luotian Kedun's lips but he did not speak.

When Tuya Tutun came in again, Mang Dele came in with several bone crushers, all of whom were disarmed. Behind them were several real feather soldiers holding sabers. When they entered the palace, Mang Dele immediately stepped forward.

, and knelt down on the ground towards Luotian Kedun, and the other Bonebreakers also knelt down together.

Luotian Kedun stood up slowly, glanced at the people, and finally said: "You all stand down, I have something to discuss with the Great Khan!"

Mang Dele was very respectful, bowed and retreated with several Bonebreakers, but one Bonebreaker stayed. Qin Xiao and Tuya Tutun were both a little surprised, and looked at the Bonebreaker carefully.

He is not tall, but he looks quite strong, with slightly dark skin and a thick beard. He was mixed in the team of Bonebreakers before and did not attract anyone's attention. But at this moment, Qin Xiao had already guessed something and said in surprise: "This

The bit is... He Guhan?"

The bone-crusher looked at Qin Xiao without saying a word. He raised his hand and tore open his thick beard, revealing a somewhat immature face. Only then did Qin Xiao understand that He Guhan was actually in disguise.

Disguised.

He had heard before that He Guhan was only twelve or thirteen years old, so he was not very old. His face looked childish, but his body was strong, which did not match his age.

"Before the Great Khan succeeded to the throne, he knew that sooner or later he would have to bear the burden of lifting his bones, so he has been training hard, and he is not inferior to others in horseback riding and archery." Luutan Ketun said calmly: "First of all, the Khan is not strong.

He died early because of his poor physique, so that subsequent Khans cannot repeat the same mistakes."

He Guhan looked at Tuya Tutun and said: "Our two tribes have been fighting for many years, and there is a sea of ​​blood feud. However, please don't hurt the innocent tribesmen, and don't hurt Ketun. All the hatred will be borne by this Khan.

.”

Qin Xiao was a little surprised to see that he showed no fear on his face.

He originally thought that Ke Dun was in charge of the He Gu Department and that He Gu Khan was just a decoration and must be a mediocre and incompetent person. But what he saw now was that He Gu Khan was not afraid of danger and took the responsibility on himself. If it was a show, this person

Although he is young, he is very scheming. If he is not acting, he is also a man who dares to take responsibility. In any case, he is not the incompetent person he thought before.

Qin Xiao made a cross-arm salute and said straight to the point: "He Guhan, we have discussed that the Hegu tribe and the Zhenyu tribe will negotiate and conclude an alliance to jointly resist the Durhu Iron Shoes. The Zhenyu army can withdraw from the Iron Palace immediately.

, Ketun can also quickly organize his army to prepare for war, but the condition is that the Great Khan needs to follow He Gujun out of the city, and after the negotiation, he can send the Great Khan back to the palace. I wonder what the Great Khan wants?"

"I promise!" He Guhan said without even thinking, "If the two can really turn from enemies into allies, I am willing to do anything."

He was very straightforward, even Tuya Tutun was a little surprised.

"You can think about it again." Ke Dun said.

He Guhan said: "When my father was still here, my grandma worked hard to take care of things. In the past few years, my grandma has worked hard day and night. I want to share some of the burden for you, but I can't do much. Now I have the opportunity to help my grandma.

And I am very happy to be able to contribute to the future of the tribe."

Ke Dun raised his hand and caressed He Guhan's cheek, with a look of relief in his beautiful eyes.

Qin Xiao saw this and said: "He Gu Khan understands the righteousness well and is brave enough to take responsibility. With such a great sweat, how can the iron hoofs of the wolf cavalry conquer He Gu?"

Tuya Tutun obviously also had respect for He Gu Khan. He crossed his arms across his chest and saluted, saying: "He Gu Khan, I can promise you and Ke Dun that we will never look down upon you before the negotiation.

I will treat you like a great Khan!"

He Guhan nodded slightly, bowed to Luutan Kedun, and said respectfully: "Ama, after I leave, the tribe will be entrusted to you. I also believe that no matter how powerful Tiehan's wolf cavalry is, as long as the Xiler Zhu

If we unite together, we will eventually be defeated!"

Luantan Ketun smiled happily and said: "I will send Mang Dele to bring a few people with you to take care of you."

"No need." He Gu Khan shook his head and said: "Mang Dele is my He Gu brave general. We need such warriors to resist Tie Han. I don't need anyone to follow me. They said they would treat me well. I can go alone."

." Without saying much, he turned to Tuya Tutun and said, "I'll go with you!"
Chapter completed!