Chapter 2069 Xue Yantuo’s internal worries
Official Tizhen looked disdainful.
How could he be afraid of this brave, reckless, perverse and violent man?
In comparison, although the eldest prince Yimang has the word "mang" in his name, he is forthright and forthright, shining like the sun in all directions, and intoxicating like the spring breeze, regardless of his character, ability or personality charm. , can throw out more than a dozen mountains!
Yimang is the next hero on the grassland...
After expelling Bazhuo, Yinan Khan cursed angrily: "What a fool!"
He returned to his seat and sat down, calmed down a little, and then said to Qibi Heli: "My brother, please forgive your rude and stupid nephew. This child has been spoiled by me! You might as well consider the suggestion I just made. , when the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agrees to the marriage, I will be the daughter of the Tang Dynasty. My son-in-law, when the two most powerful countries in the world, Xue Yantuo and the Tang Dynasty unite, they will prosper for thousands of years, and you will become the master of the Xue Yantuo Khanate, inherit my mantle, and unite all the Tiele tribes. And as one, we will always become the overlord of the grassland!”
Why was he so persistent in wooing Qibi Heli, even giving up his position as Khan as a condition?
The most important reason is the power of the Qibi tribe.
In the first year of Daye of the Sui Dynasty, because the Western Turkic Chuluo Khan sent troops to attack the Tiele tribes, taxed their goods heavily, and killed hundreds of their chiefs, the Tiele tribes were forced to resist the tyranny of the Western Turks and jointly elected the leader of the Qibi tribe. Qibi Geling was Yiwu Zhenmohe Khan, while the Xueyantuo people supported Yi Nan Khan's grandfather Yi Shibo as a small Khan, called Ye Zhe Khan, and built a palace in the north of Yanmo Mountain.
According to the legal system, Qibi Geling, the leader of the Qibi tribe, was the orthodox khan supported by all the Tiele tribes. However, the Xueyantuo tribe gradually became more powerful and became the strongest among the Tiele tribes. All the other tribes surrendered, and only then did the Xueyantuo Khanate achieve its great cause and become the overlord of the Tiele tribes.
However, even so, the Qibi tribe is the strongest among the Tiele tribes except Xue Yantuo, and the Qibi tribe's people are fierce, loyal and honest, and are deeply appreciated by Yinan Khan, so he would rather suppress Wuchuan The key to Mobei's throat was entrusted to Chibikel, rather than to his brothers, nephews and descendants of the same family as him.
As for what he said about passing the position of Khan to Qibi?
That is of course nonsense...
The throne of Khan is the foundation of family inheritance. As a descendant of the Yili family, how can we give up the throne of Khan?
However, as the descendants of Yiwu Zhenmohe Khan Qibi Geling, the Qibi tribe was legally qualified to succeed Tiele Khan. He did not expect Qibi Heli to believe his words of abdicating the throne of Khan. As long as Qibi Heli has the ambition to restore the glory of his ancestors.
If he is ambitious, Qibi Heli will return to Xueyantuo Khanate with his Qibi tribe who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, merge with Qibi Kele, and seek the throne of Khan.
He can wait for the opportunity to devour the Qibi tribe and transform it into Xue Yantuo's most loyal force.
After all, the Uighur tribe who occupied Shan Yuting became more powerful under the leadership of Tumidu, and gradually threatened Xue Yantuo's status. Compared with the unfamiliar white-eyed wolf of the Uighur tribe, the loyal and honest Qibi tribe was easier to Take control.
What Yinan Khan was thinking, how could he not know how powerful Qibi was?
Zhigui knew that as long as he had the ambition to covet the throne, he would most likely swallow Yinan Khan's bait.
However, he has no such ambition at all...
Similar to Ashina Simo, these years of enjoying the high-ranking officials, generous salaries, luxury and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty have already worn away all the courage and bravery of the past. He just wants to return to Chang'an, live in his own mansion, and enjoy With wine, beautiful women, and the flattery of hundreds of officials, who would be willing to stay in the desolate and miserable Mobei in the ice and snow to compete for those illusory honors?
Therefore, Qibi Heli shook his head repeatedly and warned Yinan Khan: "The Great Khan sent the second prince to lead the army south with the intention of conquering Dingxiang. How could the Tang Dynasty sit idly by and ignore it? Although the Great Khan had warned the second prince not to be arrogant Use swords and soldiers, but when the two armies are facing each other, it can happen at any time. A misunderstanding may lead to a melee. Once the second prince angers the Tang army and starts a war with the Tang army, not only will the idea of reconciliation between the Great Khan and the Tang Dynasty be completely severed, it may also lead to the revenge of the Tang Dynasty, which will be detrimental to the Great Khan's rule in Mobei."
He was speaking maturely. He was doing it for the good of Yi Nan Khan, and he did not want to see another war disaster.
However, Yinan Khan was extremely confident in his authority and believed that he was in control of the current situation. He said disapprovingly: "My brother Qibi, you are worrying too much. Although Dadu is unruly, he dare not disobey me. Order, will never take the initiative to attack the Tang army. The center of the Tang Dynasty is in Liaodong at the moment. Even if we attack the Eastern Turks and seize Chilechuan and Dingxiang City, we will definitely swallow our anger and dare not start a war with me. Just wait for the news of victory, and Chilechuan will definitely be conquered. Back into the hands of my Tiele tribe!”
Tizhen Daguan also said: "Chilechuan has been a pasture for the Wuhu people to herd horses and sheep since ancient times. It was lost in the hands of the Turks. If it can be snatched back now, Xue Yantuo's prestige will surely shake the grassland, and all those who refuse to surrender will be Will sleep under the command of the Great Khan! ”
Qibi Heli sneered and said no more.
How naive...
Although the entire Tang Dynasty was seeking to conquer Goguryeo in the east, those proud soldiers and generals who guarded the northern border could really watch as Xue Yantuo snatched Chilechuan and Dingxiang City from their hands, and drove all the Turks to South of the Great Wall and indifferent?
Stop it!
Being in the Tang Dynasty, he knew very well what kind of virtues the soldiers and generals of the Tang Dynasty had. Every one of them would have his eyes turn red when he saw a barbarian, and he would think about beheading a few heads to increase his title, official position, etc. One liter? The so-called general is outside, and the emperor's orders are not accepted. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was thinking about the Eastern Expedition, but the garrison in northern Xinjiang did not think so. If Xue Yantuo dared to threaten the border of the Tang Dynasty arrogantly, the Tang army would never sit still and wait for death.
Maybe they don't dare to start a blatant war with Xue Yantuo, but it is entirely possible to devise a conspiracy to let you, Xue Yantuo, take the lead and create the illusion that they are passively defensive and have to fight...
Once Dadu falls into that idiot's trap and the two countries go to war, do you still expect to make peace with the Tang Dynasty and seek Chile River?
Haha, go ahead and cry...
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In the empty moraine, the wind and snow raged.
If it is summer, the endless yellow sand and the dry rivers of the desolate Gobi are deserted. Whenever there is a strong wind, the sand and dust will fly up and cover the sky, making it extremely difficult for the army to pass through.
But in this winter, although the temperature was extremely low and there was no supply, the ice and snow provided sufficient moisture, making it easy for the army to move through.
On a dry river, 20,000 cavalrymen dismounted and camped here, and the tents they carried were set up in the river lower than the river bank.
These river channels are extremely rare in the Great Moraine. In summer, rain falls and ice and snow melt, forming rivers flowing in the river channels. In winter, the river water dries up, making the river channels low. The river banks block the cold wind and become a natural shelter from the wind. Place.
The Tang army chased Qibi Heli's soldiers all the way here. They were already exhausted and they set up camp here. They fed the horses fodder, lit a fire to cook rice, melted snow and boiled water for drinking, and settled here tonight.
Even though the soldiers are very fast and want to attack Yu Dujun Mountain, they can't stay awake...
Inside the largest tent.
Fang Jun sat by the fire and took a few sips of a cup of hot water. The coldness in his body gradually faded away. The door curtain opened and Xue Rengui strode in.
He stood up in person and put some tea leaves in Xue Rengui's cup, poured hot water into it, handed it over and asked: "How is the situation in the army?"
Xue Rengui hurriedly thanked him, offered tea, and replied: "The situation is pretty good. Everyone is wearing cotton-padded clothes, which is very effective in resisting the severe cold. There are only some frostbites on the hands and feet, but the frostbite medicine prepared in advance came in handy, and there is no serious problem." The morale of the soldiers is high, after all, like this It is a once-in-a-century opportunity to go deep into the Great Moraine and attack Yu Dujun Mountain. Once it is accomplished, it will be an unparalleled feat that will last forever. From top to bottom in the entire army, the merits of everyone are indispensable. Who wouldn’t fight to be a wife? ”
Fang Jun nodded slightly.
The Tang Dynasty attached great importance to military merit. As a soldier, chasing the North and wiping out the Hu tribe were everyone's ideals. Conferring the wolf to Xu and constricting the stone Yanran were the supreme merits and honors of Erlang of the Han Dynasty since ancient times.
Now we are more than a thousand miles north of the Baidao Road, and we will reach Zhao Xin City at the southern foot of Yanran Mountain in another ten days and a half. Success is so close, who can hold on to the end without worrying?
If you have such a victory in your life, you can rest on your laurels.
Naturally, everyone is vying to be first, and no one is willing to lag behind.
"How is Xiao Siye doing?"
After taking a sip of hot water and warming himself by the fire, Fang Jun squinted his eyes slightly and asked.
Xue Rengui said: "I am quite obedient. I must have accepted my fate. After all, the matter has come to this. Only if we march straight to Yu Dujun Mountain can we achieve unparalleled military exploits and absolve him of the death penalty of falsely passing on the imperial edict. Otherwise, the world So big, where is its place? There is only one way to get to the dark side."
Fang Jun put the cup on the table in front of him, stood up and walked to the map hanging on the wall, looking at the map with his hands behind his hands.
After a long time, he said softly: "As a soldier of the Tang Dynasty, collaborating with the enemy and treason is an unforgivable crime. How can we share the merits we earned by crawling on the ice and snow, looking at death as if we were home, with such shameless people?" (End of Chapter)< br>