When Xiao Tuoda said these words, he could be considered as having taken great pains to Yelv Deguang. Yelv Deguang's face was cloudy and uncertain. He was silent for a full cup of tea before he said, "Sir Xiao Tuoda, I will go there early tomorrow morning. Please see the Tang camp to discuss peace." Four hundred thousand troops surrounded the Khitan camp. Duan Mingyu did not stay in Qixian County anymore. Instead, he moved to a nearby temple. The next day, Xiao Tuoda, the king of the North Campus, As the special envoy of the Khitan Kingdom, I walked into the temple under the guidance of the guards of the Shence Army. Although the temple was empty, it was very tidy. The floor was swept clean, and the doors and windows of the halls and pavilions were neatly arranged. Bypassing the bell tower, you are in front of the main hall. A square courtyard. In front of it is the Main Hall. The left and right side halls are dedicated to the eight Jinzhou Arhats. The Khitan envoy Xiao Tuoda was introduced to a side hall in the left wing. The four Vajras enshrined in this side hall have been besieged by the Tang army. When he was in Youzhou, he was pulled down and smashed to pieces. He used this room as a place for the guards to stay at night. Now it was cleared out by Duan Mingyu. It seemed empty and clean, so he made it his own place to rest. There were several piles burning in the side hall, which burned very brightly. The charcoal fire was surging with heat. It was as warm as spring. Xiao Tuoda had just come in from outside. He was wearing a raccoon dog fur robe, a foxtail fur hat on his head, and a pair of black satin leather boots at his feet. His clothes were expensive, his steps were steady, and his demeanor was steady. Calmly, it was impossible to tell that the Khitan Kingdom was in a dilemma. However, since they had taken the initiative to beg for peace, no matter how calm their attitude was, how could they conceal their current embarrassment. Duan Mingyu saw his expression in his eyes. Duan Mingyu couldn't help but smile. Duan Mingyu was wearing a blue and white uniform at this time. He looked like a gentle, elegant and elegant young master. It was completely impossible to tell that he was actually a hero who personally controlled hundreds of thousands of troops. He was holding a cup in his hand. Jiu Zhengqi was beside the sand table, looking down at the sand table leisurely. Sometimes she pointed, clicked, or said a few words, and someone would walk over and plant a small flag or pull out a small flag at the place pointed by him. Xiao Tuo Da quickly stepped forward and took a sneak peek. He recognized that the sand table was the map of Youzhou. He immediately thought about it. However, it was in full view of everyone, but he couldn't take a closer look. He was thinking secretly. Suddenly he saw Duan Mingyu looking at him, and he was busy acting blind. With a squinting look, he stepped forward to salute and bowed his head and said: "Foreign Minister Xiao Tuoda, I have met Prince Zhao of the Tang Dynasty." Duan Mingyu glanced at him and said with a smile: "The Khitan of the Tang Dynasty is a close neighbor. Why do you need to see foreigners like this? Come on, sit down." Xiao Tuo agreed and hurriedly sat down on the marching horse across from him. He took the opportunity to peek at the sand table a few more times. He saw there were red and blue flags on it. From the distribution point of view, the red represents It's the Tang army. The blue represents the Khitan army. I saw that all the passes around Youzhou are covered with small red flags. There are several places where the Khitan reinforcements gathered. The red flags also clearly show the potential of encirclement and pincer attack. Xiao Tuoda Sweat broke out on his forehead. Duan Mingyu smiled and said, "Your marshal sent you here. What do you want to say to me?" "Ah, oh" Xiao Tuo was startled. He quickly calmed down and started talking to Duan Mingyu. The purpose of this trip. " Qin Shihuang sent Meng Tian to attack the Xiongnu in the north. The Hu people did not dare to go south and herded horses. The soldiers did not dare to bend their bows and complained. As a result, Han Gaozu did not encounter the siege of Baideng in the same way. By the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. They devoted all their efforts to the whole country and spent all the money saved during Wenjing's rule. So what? Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty had a great talent and a rough plan. He only implemented some small plans to divide the Turks from east to west. The internal strife continued. The Tang Dynasty fought again and again. La. Finally, the Turks were wiped out. The Khitan people have risen again Although your army currently has the upper hand, it is absolutely impossible to destroy the Khitan Kingdom. The grasslands and deserts are, after all, the world of nomads. I, the Khitan Although the country was founded by a foreign nation, it has no intention of hating China. In the eyes of foreign ministers, good neighborliness and friendship between the Tang and Khitan are far more conducive to the development of the two countries and peace in the world than fighting against each other" It is really difficult to endure for this Lord Xiao Tuoda. I read Chinese history overnight to supplement my historical knowledge. He kept talking about it for more than half an hour, starting from the creation of the world by Pangu, to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, from Yu's rule in Kyushu, to Qin Shihuang's unification of the world. Xiao Xiao While Tuo Da spoke impassionedly, he carefully observed Duan Mingyu's face, trying to figure out what he was thinking, and changing his words at any time to try to impress him. From time to time, he also took the time to glance at the sand table and look at Tang Jun's detailed deployment. He tried to memorize it as much as possible. In his heart, he was able to do three things at once. It was really impressive. Yang Duan Mingyu listened and took a sip of wine from time to time. He was neither happy nor sullen. He was calm and composed. It was difficult to tell what he was thinking from his face. In fact, Duan Mingyu was also looking forward to peace talks. Now he is old Jing Congrong was indifferent. He just wanted to take the initiative in negotiations. Victory or defeat on the battlefield often depends on factors outside the battlefield. In fact, Duan Mingyu cannot hold on for too long. The consumption of hundreds of thousands of troops is huge. It's unimaginable. It is said that he launched the army again after the first Northern Expedition was defeated. And the first Northern Expedition consumed all the empire's savings. Even if he was the coach of the first Northern Expedition, it was still a battle in winter. It was a very dangerous thing. He did not have the ability to continue to expand, but he wanted to maximize his vested interests. In this battle, he took advantage of the Khitan's insufficient preparations and quickly occupied and controlled the six prefectures in the mountains. The seven prefectures in the mountains were only Youzhou is left as an isolated city. The morale of the people will be boosted. His personal prestige will rise to the top.China's geographical and strategic advantages have been basically established. It's time to give up. When Xiao Tuoda finished speaking, Duan Mingyu put down his wine glass and said seriously: "Marshal Deguang is sincere in reconciling, and I don't want to do it for myself. What's more, peace talks are possible. Everything can be discussed. But I have a condition. This is the prerequisite for me to agree to peace talks. This one cannot be done. There is no need to negotiate." Xiao Tuoda stood up solemnly. He bowed and said: "Your Majesty. Please speak." From this day on, the Tang Army's attack on Yelu Deguang Camp stopped. Negotiating peace while fighting is one way. Negotiating peace while trudging is another way. Which method to use? The best way to use it lies in one mind. In Duan Mingyu's opinion. This gave the already desperate Khitan reinforcements a glimmer of hope and made it easier for them to make concessions. Envoys from both sides began to communicate frequently. At first, only the top leaders of both sides knew what they were talking about. Later, the troops in Yelu Deguang Camp I also learned about the negotiations between the coaches of both sides. The entire seven states in the piedmont have entered a state of truce. Everyone is watching the situation in the Gaoliang River and waiting for the final outcome. The condition Duan Mingyu reminded is that the Khitan Kingdom formally signs the document and cedes it. The six prefectures in the mountains occupied by the Tang army, including Youzhou, which is still in the hands of the Khitan, were given to the Tang state. This was the major prerequisite for the cease-fire negotiations. This was not possible, and everything was out of the question. The Khitan proposed various other changes. The Khitan could claim vassalage to the Tang Dynasty and perform various ministerial obligations including tribute, pilgrimage, and congratulations to the Tang Dynasty. The Tang State would withdraw from the occupied Khitan territory. Duan Mingyu, as a person who has experienced this, understands this meaningless surrender better than anyone else. They were all profound. How could he agree to it? Duan Mingyu said no, leaving no room for negotiation. Xiao Tuoda returned disappointed. After several consultations, the Khitan came up with a new plan. The Khitan emperor who ascended the throne in the future can ask the Tang State The emperor calls his son the emperor. The two countries will always be a country of father and son. The royal family can be used as hostages in the Tang Dynasty. The Khitan border states will never station troops. Duan Mingyu laughed when he heard this. What a country of father and son. This name sounds true. It is powerful enough. If it spreads, it will be enough to make the people of the Central Plains feel proud. It will be enough to make the scholars and scholars in the Central Plains burst into tears of excitement. It will be enough to create unprecedented scenery. It will also make the glorious title of Khan of Heaven be torn away. But there is no reality in that. There is no meaning.