Chapter 1116: Dalun Ruozans Persuasiveness II (1/2)
Chapter 1116: Dalun Ruozan's Persuasiveness (II)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
”Great Minister, for what reason have you come to visit so late at night?” Abu Muslim asked, creasing his brow almost imperceptibly.
Although he wasn't exactly annoyed by Dalun Ruozan and the Tibetans, Arabs were Arabs while Tibetans were Tibetans. This was also one of the reasons he had never invited Dalun Ruozan to one of these conferences.
”Haha, since Lord Governor has asked, Dalun Ruozan will not stand on ceremony.”
Dalun Ruozan faintly smiled, a lackadaisical look on his face. By just sweeping his eyes over the people in the tent, he immediately knew what was going on.
”If Dalun Ruozan has guessed correctly, Lord Governor is planning to withdraw westward to Samarkand.”
The tent immediately became much quieter. To be exposed in front of outsiders was truly very uncomfortable.
”Correct! We had this plan in mind. This war is already over. Even if we remain, we are not guaranteed to defeat the Tang!”
Abu Muslim spoke bluntly. At this stage in the war, there was nothing to hide.
”Haha, is it because you don't have enough soldiers?” Dalun Ruozan leisurely asked.
”Not entirely, though it is one of the reasons,” Abu Muslim calmly replied. ”With the soldiers we have, we simply cannot break the enemy formation. All we will do by remaining is add to our losses!”
Frankly speaking, he was rather suspicious as to why Dalun Ruozan had suddenly come in the middle of the night to ask these questions. But he managed to restrain himself. He had some understanding of Dalun Ruozan and knew him to be a wise and farsighted minister of Ü-Tsang. He must have had his reasons for such questions.
But Abu Muslim had no idea what they were, and he was actually rather curious to know. Just what did this Great Minister of Ü-Tsang want at this stage of the war? Had the Tsenpo of Ü-Tsang finally decided on a full mobilization? But wasn't Ü-Tsang currently experiencing a shortage of soldiers?
”If that is all, then Dalun Ruozan has a way to help Lord Governor break the formation! I believe that Lord Governor has no need to withdraw so hastily!”
Dalun Ruozan smiled.
Buzz!
The mood in the tent suddenly shifted as everyone trembled in shock. Aybak, Osman, Abu Muslim, Ziyad, and even the Governor of War appeared to be interested and turned to look at Dalun Ruozan.
None of them had ever paid much regard to the Tibetan leader, but they would have to rethink their view if he really had a way to deal with the formation.
”Heh!”
Dalun Ruozan grinned as if expecting this reaction from the Arab generals.
In the end, no one understood the Great Tang more than him.
”What method do you have?”
An aloof voice spoke. Qutaybah had now taken the role as the speaker for the Arabs.
”Lord Qutaybah, I know that your greatest concern at this time is the Great Tang's black-robed elder. In truth, I have a way to help you deal with him, but I will require your assistance!” Dalun Ruozan said with a smile.
Bang!
Everyone reeled in shock at these words, with even Qutaybah raising a brow. Even someone as proud and conceited as Qutaybah had to admit that the black-robed elder possessed a strength like nothing he had seen before. For this Tibetan to say that he had a method to deal with this elder was simply impossible to believe.
”Dusong Mangpoje, bring that thing up.”
Taking in the reaction of the Arabs, Dalun Ruozan gestured to Dusong Mangpoje. A moment later, there was a cling as Dusong Mangpoje strode forward and placed down a small fist-sized bell, covered with complicated and mysterious inscriptions, causing it to jingle melodiously.
The Arabs appeared doubtful as they looked at the bell.
”What is this?”
Unable to suppress his curiosity, Aybak was the first to break the silence.