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Chapter 752: Subjugating Botie (V)

The two of them had already become closer because of their sworn brotherhood, and because of Li Yan's scolding that he was disappointed with his friend, Botie felt even more identified with Li Yan.

"I am really ashamed of what you said, big brother. I have tried very hard, but Jie Li has never given me the opportunity to establish a tribe in the southern part of the grassland. I have no choice but to work harder to be loyal to him so that he will agree to let me set up a tribe because of my devout loyalty."

Li Yan sneered and said disdainfully: "Brother Botie, opportunities are not given by others, but rely on your own efforts. Your efforts are not wrong, but the direction is wrong. If you are willing to listen to me, I guarantee that you will establish your own tribe within a year."

"real."

Bodhi asked excitedly, occupying a place in the southern part of the grassland with abundant grass and pleasant climate is the only chance for the tribe to grow and develop, otherwise they can only survive in the icy and snowy north. Migrating the tribe to the south has been the wish of their ancestors for generations.

Unexpectedly, Li Yan could help him realize it within a year.
Botie swore immediately: "Brother, if you can fulfill my wish, then you will be the great benefactor of my Borjigin clan. From now on, my Borjigin clan will regard your Li clan as the master, and will be your Li clan's slaves for generations, never betraying and loyal to you for generations."

Li Yan appeared to agree with Botie's promise, but in fact he did not take it too seriously. Whether there would be betrayal depended only on the strength of both parties and had nothing to do with personal subjective will.

However, it is better for Botie to have this attitude than to have no attitude at all.

Let Botie step on Jie Li's corpse, and the Borjigin clan will replace the Ashina clan's position on the grassland. Not to mention that Botie is just a slave of Jie Li, even Jie Li's most loyal general will betray him without hesitation.

Li Yan nodded and began to persuade him: "Brother Botie, the grassland is now ruled by the iron-blooded Jie Li, and the benefits are also divided up by some large tribes. It is almost a foolish dream for you, the Borjigin clan, to develop in the cracks under such an environment."

"If you want to develop as quickly as possible, you have to break Jie Li's control and let the grassland return to chaos and disorder. Then everyone will focus on fighting each other and competing for the new grassland overlord. That will be your opportunity."

Having said that, Li Yan secretly glanced at the other party. Sure enough, Botie had no psychological barriers to Li Yan's analysis of destroying Jie Li, and nodded frequently.

When it comes to fighting bravely and fighting on the battlefield, the people of the Central Plains are still a little weaker than the Turks who live with cattle and horses every day. But when it comes to strategic maneuvers, alliances, and strategizing, the Turks are no match for them.

Li Yan's analysis broke Botie's previous pattern of working hard to grind the mill in the hope of receiving a reward from his master, and gave Botie a new idea.

As if thinking of something, Botie's eyes lit up and he said tentatively, "Brother, how about I find an opportunity to poison Jie Li to death?"

"No, wouldn't you be in danger yourself, brother Botie?"

Li Yan was contemptuous in his heart, but his face showed concern: "Jie Li is the Great Khan of the Turks. If he dies, his subordinates will definitely conduct a strict investigation. Brother Botie, no matter how careful you are, accidents are inevitable. I don't want you to take risks."

When Botie heard this, he looked a little disappointed, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was afraid that Li Yan was just using him. The people of the Central Plains were too cunning. Although Botie and Li Yan had become sworn brothers, he still didn't dare to be too reassured.

"In fact, although Jie Li seems powerful now, his defeat is inevitable."

Botie was stunned: "Brother, what do you mean by that? As someone close to Jie Li, Botie doesn't think Jie Li is going downhill at all."

"Brother Botie, there are many things that you can actually observe, but you never think about them, otherwise you would have come to this conclusion."

Li Yan said carefully: "Let's not talk about the fact that our Central Plains Dynasty is growing stronger and stronger. Let's talk about your Turkic interior. The two Khans Tuli and Tuli have not dared to enter the Khan's tent to discuss matters for several months. Jie Li condoned the Xueyantuo to attack the source of the river. Biheli also hates Jie Li very much."

"In recent years, Jie Li has paid too much attention to the south and ignored the growing strength of the Huihe, Mohe, Tiele, Shiwei, Khitan and other tribes in his rear. They are very dissatisfied with Jie Li's iron-blooded rule over the grasslands, and the Central Plains has entered a stable dynasty period."

"The grassland tribes' gains from moving southwards are getting smaller and smaller, while their losses are getting bigger and bigger."

"Those tribes submitted to Jie Li not to be exploited by him, but because Jie Li could lead them to gain more benefits. Now that the benefits are gone, they will naturally not be satisfied with Jie Li's rule. They have already colluded with each other behind the scenes, waiting for an opportunity to replace him."

Botie had always considered things from Jie Li's perspective, and was suddenly shocked and asked, "Brother, how do you know this? Do they really have such ambitions? What should the Khan do?"

“I see with my eyes and analyze with my mind.”

Li Yan curled his eyes in annoyance: "Let me ask you, have they been instigating a war between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty?"

"You" Botie thought of Li Yan's identity when he heard it, and his expression was a little embarrassed. But after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that the leaders of those tribes were indeed like that. Every time they were going to attack the Tang Dynasty, they were always the most excited group of people.

“Yes.”

Li Yan looked as if he understood everything: "Jie Li is currently unstable internally, and Tuli and Xibiheli have not yet been subdued. Why would they encourage Jie Li to march south in a big way?"

"That's because they don't want to see the Ashina clan unite internally. This is not in their interest, so they want Jie Li to hastily fight with the Tang Dynasty when the internal situation is unstable, resulting in both sides suffering losses."

"After the first battle, Jie Li suffered heavy losses and lost the power to rule the grassland. They rushed forward again and eliminated Jie Li. Then their own tribe took the opportunity to rise and become the new master of the grassland."

"hiss"

Botie's eyes widened, and he suddenly realized, "So that's the case. No wonder they are so active every time. They don't care about losing troops and horses. They are wholeheartedly urging the Khan and the Tang Dynasty to fight to the death. I didn't expect there was such a conspiracy behind this. If it wasn't for my brother telling me, I still wouldn't understand it."

"Humph"

Li Yan continued to fan the flames: "The previous few times when Jie Li went south, it was because he took into account the disunity of the people and was afraid that they would take advantage of him. That's why he restrained himself every time and only asked for some money and property from the Tang Dynasty to continuously strengthen the Ashina Shi and weaken other tribes."

"Under such circumstances, Jie Li became increasingly powerful, while other tribes became increasingly weaker, which aroused their great sense of crisis. That's why they secretly supported Tu Li and rebelled against Jie Li. Otherwise, think about it, Tu Li only had 50,000 soldiers and horses, how could he dare to go against the Great Khan who had 100,000 soldiers and was supported by 15 major tribes?"

"But Jie Li did not dare to fight the obviously weaker Tuli because he knew that there was more than one person behind Tuli. Once the two sides went to war, who knows how many of the fifteen major tribes would stand on Tuli's side and stab him in the back."

Botie stood up suddenly, with a look of amazement on his face: "So that's how it is, so that's how it is."

"I wonder why the Khan, when facing the Tang Dynasty, clearly had the upper hand, but could not make up his mind to fight it?"

"Faced with the challenge of the second Khan Tuli, we have always been tied up. It is clear that the rebellion can be quelled as soon as the army arrives, but we let Tuli rebel and did nothing. It turns out that the fifteen tribal leaders also have ulterior motives and are secretly planning to gain benefits from both sides. This is indeed a difficult situation."

Seeing that Botie sat back down again, Li Yan reminded him, "It is Jie Li who is in trouble, not you. Jie Li's difficult situation is actually beneficial to you, brother Botie."

"What do you mean?" Botie was stunned, and then he realized that he was now one of the people with ulterior motives.

"As the saying goes, when the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman gains!"

Li Yan said decisively: "Brother Botie, don't you think that if Jie Li, Tuli, Zhu Biheli, and the other major tribes fight, it will be good for you?"

"If they fight, they will only lose control of their existing territory; the grassland will be in chaos, and your Borjigin clan will have the opportunity to rise up; if they consume each other and suffer heavy losses, they will not have the strength to curb your Borjigin clan."

"In this environment of war among heroes, your clan can find ways to make a difference, grow and develop little by little in the gaps, until you have the strength and opportunity to unify the grasslands."

'call'

Botie was lost in the scenes described by Li Yan. He felt that Li Yan was absolutely right. Only when these people became chaotic and weakened each other would he have a chance to grow. Otherwise, as was the case now, it would take three generations for a slave to be in charge. This was really too slow.

It would have been fine if he had not had such a broad vision and pattern before, but now with Li Yan's instigation and encouragement, Botie also developed a sense of urgency to seize the day.

"Brother, you are right. I understand what you mean. After returning from Chang'an, I will observe those tribes carefully and then tell the Khan your analysis. I will ask him to doubt those tribes and then test them."

Botie lived with Jie Li for many years and witnessed many conspiracies and intrigues. He knew that sometimes some provocations and appropriate arrangements could arouse the suspicion of important figures and eventually lead to war.

"Then I will do something to make things happen. I am not afraid that the Khan will not take action against them. Especially the secret collusion with Tuli is tailor-made for them. The Khan already has such suspicions. If I add some fuel to the fire, it won't be long before they start fighting."

"When they are almost on their last breath, my Borjigin clan will grow rapidly with the support of the Tang Dynasty." At the end, Bote smiled triumphantly.

(End of this chapter)