The biennial joint meeting of the Western Regions countries was held on January 28, 695, on the outskirts of the capital of Baikal, the capital of Baikal. The meeting site is located on the shore of the scenic Lake Baikal. The Yunxiu Villa with red walls and green tiles looks particularly spectacular under the cover of thousands of acres of lush pines and cypresses. This Yunxiu Villa is the private property of the Wang family of the king of Baikal. It covers an area of ​​more than 1,000 acres. It also leads a small canal from Lake Baikal to enter the villa, forming a small lake with extremely beautiful scenery. The willows beside the lake are graceful and pleasant, and are different from the bold and graceful style of the ancient pine and cypress on the outer layer.

The joint meeting of the countries of the Western Regions was a meeting held by the Western Regions to strengthen the ties between countries, promote economic and trade exchanges between countries, discuss major issues involving regional affairs and resolve conflicts between countries. The meeting was held at the beginning of the single year, and the participants were monarchs, crown princes and important ministers of various countries. In the past few dozen joint meetings, the countries of the Western Regions did not make any major breakthroughs on any major issues. The monarchs of various countries regarded it more as a trip and vacation, and they all brought their wives and children.

However, the atmosphere of the Western Regions Contact Conference is different from any previous session. In view of the increasingly tense surrounding situation, countries reached an agreement at the preliminary preparatory meeting and prepared to conduct secret discussions on some major and deep-seated issues at this session. The number of participants in the meeting has also increased a lot compared with the previous session. Neighboring countries and regions have also sent delegations of different sizes to attend the meeting as observers. For a time, the storm of Lake Baikal was surging.

Su Qin quietly looked at the shimmering lake outside the window with his hands on his back. "The water is shimmering and beautiful, and the mountains are dim and strange, and I want to compare West Lake with Xizi, but it is always suitable for light makeup and thick makeup." Slowly recite the famous quotes of Su Shi, a famous poet of this dynasty who is also his ancestor of the same clan. Su Qin was intoxicated by the beautiful scenery outside the window. "The scenery of this little Baikal Lake is really no less than that of Xizi Lake in Yuhang."

"Sir." The door rang softly.

"What's the matter?" He frowned slightly, obviously a little unhappy. Someone interrupted his elegant pleasure at this time.

"Sorry, sir, the Lord Wat comes down to visit you." The person outside the door replied carefully.

"Oh, please come in." Su Qin sighed. After all, he came on the shoulders of a task, and it is not the time to enjoy the scenery.

"Mr. Su, it's been several months since he left." Wat, who walked into the door, looked heroic and handsome. The leather hat with a sable tail on his head showed that his identity had changed a lot from a few months ago. He walked up and held Su Qin's hands tightly according to the etiquette of the Tang people.

"Before I have time to congratulate Your Highness, I only heard about it before I came here. Lord Li has returned to Beijing to report his duties, and Lord Xiao is in Qingyang again. I will congratulate you on behalf of them." As soon as Su Qin waved his hand, the attendant outside the door immediately presented a wooden box and gently lifted the lid of the box. A delicate and realistic jade carving float quietly wading inside, flashing with a shining glory.

"Thank you, sir, please thank Lord Li and Lord Xiao on my behalf." Watt's face showed a grateful look. No matter what was in the wooden box, it would be difficult as long as he had this new thing. What's more, he could become one of his uncle's heirs, and they also played a great role, especially Doni, the uncle's internal affairs officer, made great contributions, but Doni maintained an extremely good relationship with Li Wufeng, Xiao Tang and the Lord Su in front of him.

He did not refuse, but solemnly took it with both hands, observed it carefully, and handed it to the entourage outside the door behind him.

"Your Highness, this little Baikal Lake is pleasant. How about we go out and have a walk?" Su Qin suggested.

"Okay, I'm just about to take time to chat with Lord Su alone." Watt agreed happily, thinking that he knew that Su Qin's suggestion must have a meaning.

Walking along the lake, Su Qin and Wat's entourage were scattered around in fan shapes of warning. After all, this place is in other people's land. Although Baica has strengthened its guard measures, it is better to be careful when considering it.

"Your Highness, what do you think of this joint meeting of the countries in the Western Regions?" The lakeside was made of white stone. Although the Western Regions were still a little cold in January, the lakeside was cleaned very clean, looking natural and harmonious, full of simplicity and beauty. Su Qin and Watt had not spoken. They walked a long way, and Su Qin started the topic.

"This joint meeting is probably a bit different from previous sessions. The topics of discussion will probably revolve around us. Last year, we asked the Western Region countries to provide aid to more food and grass than in previous years. Although they reluctantly agreed in the end, the seeds of conflict have been planted. Our demand for food and grass this year will definitely not be lower than last year. At that time, I guess their reaction will definitely be stronger. Maybe they will discuss how to deal with it." Watt's mouth smiled faintly, and he raised his leg and kicked a small stone under his feet down the lake. The calm lake surface suddenly rippled.

"It was not the seeds that were planted last year. In fact, they were planted a long time ago. When you asked them for free assistance, they were planted. No one was willing to give others money and supplies free of charge, not to mention that it was not a year or two, but every once in a while. No one welcomed such neighbors." Su Qin corrected Watt's statement, "It was just that the conflicts intensified last year."

"We don't want to do it either. If the people of the clan can survive, we don't want to do such things. But the climate on the prairie is changing. If God doesn't open his eyes and encounters drought and snow, we have no choice but to survive. This is the only way to survive. Two years ago, our war with the Chidi people failed and suffered heavy losses. The elders and nobles in the clan had long been a little dissatisfied. If we didn't seek some compensation, I'm afraid my uncle wouldn't be able to sit steadily," Watt explained.

"Your Highness, I have no intention of accuse you of your behavior. For the sake of the survival of your own nation, it is understandable that even if you do something to hurt other nations. But I think the countries in the Western Regions seem to be together this time, and it seems that we have to be careful of any big moves." Su Qin shook his head and said that Watt misunderstood his meaning and reminded him.

"Oh?" Watt immediately became alert, "Can they still want to unite against us?"

"Things are not that simple. Just observe carefully. Where are there people coming this time? I heard that both the Mot and the Qiuer people sent someone, and even the Chidi people in the west have representatives." Su Qin glanced at Wat with a deep meaning.

Wat was shocked when he heard this, but he immediately replied: "It seems that the visitors are really bad. However, I also heard that the northwest surrounding areas are very vigilant about Lord Li's large-scale expansion of the army, especially that Lord Li has formed three divisions in Northern Luzon, and also has to form a cavalry division in the northwest. The Yinchuan Prefecture and the Xisluo people are very sensitive to this move, so they have sent someone to the joint meeting here."

Su Qin smiled slightly, "Northern Luzon has been included in the imperial territory. To protect the security of this area, we naturally need to establish an armed force, so there is no need to make a fuss. As for establishing a cavalry division, Lord Li has this intention, and it is also to strengthen the protection of merchants and travelers, so that the troops can be more mobile."

The two exchanged glances and smiled heartily. The five countries in the Western Regions united were a result that neither side wanted to see, especially the Mot and the Chidi people also got involved. If they really formed an alliance, it would be equivalent to forming an encirclement of Luobei people from the east and west. Although the encirclement was not stable, it also made Luobei people intolerable. The Mot people were abnormal and lived in harmony with the Xisluo people last winter and this spring, and did not fight like in previous years, which also made the northwest feel a certain pressure. If Sun Yuanliang from Yinchuan Prefecture gets involved, it will pose a serious threat to Li Wufeng's base.

"It seems that our goals are the same. Lord Su, I think we should work hard according to our own ideas." Watt suggested with a smile.

"Hehe, it's great, just do what you said. I think the arrival of both of us may make many people feel uncomfortable." Su Qin laughed.

In another villa at the same place, the energetic Loulan king Haybal was having a secret conversation with the Bega king Altai, who was in the guest of honor.

"Brother Altai, this joint meeting is a gathering of heroes. Not only did the Mot and the Sithro Empire send special envoys, but Luo Bei also sent one of their highness, and Li Wufeng's side also sent a team leader Su Qin, one of their core figures. It seems that this meeting really touched the nerves of all parties." Haybal said with concern.

The king of Bega, Altai, is over fifty years old. A huge ruby ​​on the Baotou square scarf on his head is shining, a fat face is red, and he looks like a kind person. He is only younger than Haybal among the kings of the Western Regions, and his prestige is higher.

"Brother is right. Our joint meeting did not attract so many people's attention in the past. Even Luo Beiren and Tang Heren used to send representatives to see it, but this time it was very different. All the people who came were heavyweights. Our Yunxiu Villa can be said to be a match for the times." Altai still looked smiling.

"Let's get back to the point, brother, what do you think about my last proposal to accelerate the process of defense integration among countries in the Western Regions and form a joint force?" Haybal turned his eyes on Altai's fat face.

"At present, Luo Bei people are moving forward step by step, their appetite is getting bigger and bigger, and they ask for more and more 'aid assistance' every year. The people of our five countries are complaining, but if they are not satisfied, Luo Bei people will take the opportunity to provoke trouble. We originally wanted to use the power of Li Wufeng to compete with Luo Bei people, but we didn't expect that this guy was so heartless that he colluded with Luo Bei people for his own interests and refused to form an alliance with us. Now our situation is very difficult. To meet Luo Bei people's requirements, they will inevitably gain a stubbornness and ask for excessive demands. Our people will not agree. But once the war breaks out, our existing army is not the opponent of Luo Bei people at all, we will suffer greater losses in the end." Altai's face was still rosy, but a cloud was covered with clouds.

"There is also the Li Wufeng in the east now, which is now expanding his army and preparing for war. I heard that they have begun to form a cavalry division in the Northwest County. As their independent rapid response force, in the northern Luzon in the south, they have also formed a large-scale army and conducted military exercises there, which has formed a siege for the five countries in the Western Regions. From the heart, I agree with the formation of a joint force, so that we can strengthen our strength. Once a war really occurs, it will be convenient for unified command and full play. But I wonder, can the formation of this joint force and our respective armed forces resist the invasion of Luo Beiren and Li Wufeng?" Altai asked at the end.
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