Chapter 2086 It’s hard to distinguish between true and false
Xiao Siye spoke the Qibi language. This language has gradually declined with the Qibi tribe and has become less known. Even the descendants of the Qibi tribe speak Turkic and Chinese. Of course, for Xiao Siye, who grew up in the grassland since childhood and served as the Shanyu Protectorate for many years as an adult, he knew a lot about the discourses of the various tribes on the grassland.
The soldiers in front of the camp were stunned when they heard the long-lost tribal language. They looked Xiao Siye up and down. Seeing his extraordinary bearing, they did not dare to neglect him. They said wait a moment and hurriedly entered the camp.
After a moment, he turned around and invited Xiao Siye to the felt tent in the middle.
A tall and strong man sat in the tent, glanced at Xiao Siye coldly, his disdainful eyes were unconcealed, and said sarcastically: "Who was I then? This is not a descendant of the Xiao family of Lanling, Shan Yu of the Tang Dynasty." Governor Shi Xiao Siye, Mr. Xiao? Haha, I was rude and disrespectful because I didn’t greet you from far away. Please forgive me.”
This man has curly hair and deep eyes, slender eyebrows and thick beards on his square face. He is very handsome and majestic. Wearing a brocade robe with lapels, narrow sleeves, and a wide body, the collar and sleeves are inlaid with wide gold lace. They are rich and majestic and full of exotic flavor.
Graceful and noble, where is the slightest trace of the embarrassment of being in jail?
Xiao Siye stepped forward to greet him and said with a wry smile: "Life is dangerous, with thorns everywhere, and even the slightest carelessness will result in blood dripping. Being able to see General Qibi alive is already a gift from God. In any case, you and I were once close friends, and now I I have no choice but to resort to this strategy, and my reputation will be ruined and reviled forever. Could it be that General Qibi is like others who add insult to injury and refuses to comfort me? "
The young man with the beard was stunned for a moment, pondered for a long time, let out a long sigh, and waved his hand: "Well, I have received many favors from Mr. Xiao in the past, but I have not repaid them, so please take a seat."
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As the chief historian of the Shanyu Protectorate, Xiao Siye's duty was to communicate with the Turks on behalf of the Tang Dynasty and supervise the Turks. As the former die-hard disciples of the Eastern Turks, the Qibi Department was naturally under supervision. However, with the death of Jieli Khan of the Eastern Turks, the great khanate of Nuoda disappeared into thin air, and various tribes on the grassland that were originally suppressed and exploited by the Turks emerged one after another, and the life of the Qibi tribe became increasingly difficult.
Xiao Siye once helped the Qibi tribe many times as the Shanyu Protectorate. The Qibi tribe was very grateful and the two sides had a good relationship.
Finally one day, Xue Yantuo replaced the Turks and became the overlord of the grassland, and the Qibi tribe was also divided into two. One part followed Qibi Kele to seek refuge with Yinan Khan, and was relied on by Yinan Khan as his confidant, while the other part followed Qibi Kele. Qibi Heli surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, gained the trust of His Majesty Li Er, and married the daughter of the clan, the head of Lintao County, becoming a relative of the emperor, and his status soared.
And the rich and powerful man in front of him is Qibi Heli...
Seeing Xiao Siye take his seat, Qibi Heli ordered someone to bring tea and cakes, and said with a smile: "Since drinking this tea, the bloating and constipation caused by the people's long-term meat eating have been greatly relieved, and many people have survived because of this. . But tea is too expensive and cannot be bought by common people and slaves. It is so delicious that only nobles like me can enjoy it every day. I drink it not only because it can remove the fat in the abdomen, but also because it tastes so good. The sweetness after it enters the throat is like nectar. Fascinating.”
Xiao Siye took a sip of tea and became increasingly depressed.
This method of frying tea was invented by Fang Jun, and he gained huge wealth because of it. Now, half of the tea produced in Datang belongs to Fang Jun, and in the most high-end field, almost all of it is under Fang Jun's name. Produced by the tea house.
I am drinking tea now, probably giving money to Fang Jun...
In such a mood, even if it was really "good wine and jade dew", Xiao Siye still felt like drinking poisonous wine and tasted like chewing wax.
After a pause, Xiao Siye looked around and saw that there was no one around, and then whispered to Qibi Heli: "General Qibi, do you still miss some of the old friendship?"
Qibi Heli let out a laugh and said: "I, Qibi Heli, have no ability. I only have four words: 'loyalty, liver, righteousness, and courage'. I will remain loyal until death! The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty treated me with such kindness that he even sent the daughters of his clan to the throne." Married to a reckless man like me, so I am loyal and will repay you as a soldier of the country. I would rather die than Betrayal. In the past, Mr. Xiao was also kind to my Qibi tribe. In those years, white disasters were widespread. If it were not for Mr. Xiao's help, many people in the tribe would have died of cold and starvation. I have always remembered this favor, otherwise you think you can still survive today. Can you enter my tent? ”
Xiao Siye clasped his fists and said: "In that case, I have something to ask of you..."
"Wait!"
Qibi Heli raised his hand and interrupted Xiao Siye's words, his words were sharp and merciless: "Right now, I am a prisoner of the rank and file, and I would rather die than surrender. Maybe the Yi Nan will perform an operation on me tomorrow morning, shocking all the tribes." Chief, you killed the chicken to scare the monkeys, but you came to surrender as a Tang official and a descendant of a noble family. As a running dog, regardless of its practical use or symbolic meaning, it is bound to be reused by Yi Nan. The difference between you and me is like a cloud. It should be that I rely on you, Mr. Xiao. Please say a few kind words for me in front of Yi Nan. My life, how can I help you? Mr. Xiao, don’t be ridiculous.”
Xiao Siye looked embarrassed and blushed.
I was so angry that I wanted to kill this mean bastard with a knife...
But I had to ask for help, so I had to swallow my anger: "How can I be willing to collaborate with the enemy, treason, and betray my ancestors? It's just that Fang Jun went too far and trapped me, vowing to put me to death. I, Xiao Siye, am not afraid of death, but I will never If you are willing to be killed by Fang Jun in such a stupid way, you will be charged with treason even if you die, bringing shame to your ancestors and shame to your descendants!”
Qibi Heli was speechless.
You really don’t want to be framed by Fang Jun or bear the name of treason, but now you have simply surrendered to Xue Yantuo and are about to lead Xue Yantuo’s army to counterattack Zhao Xincheng. Isn’t this a more complete treason?
Sighing, he asked: "Your Majesty's holy mandate, the candle shines thousands of miles away. You are a member of the Xiao clan and are not an ordinary citizen. You only need to express your grievances in front of your Majesty, and your Majesty will see clearly and clear your name. But now you surrender to Xue Yantuo, What’s the use of saying this when we’ve already lost our way?”
Xiao Siye gritted his teeth and said angrily: "How can Fang Jun, who is so arrogant and domineering, give me a chance to meet His Majesty? If I hadn't arrived here at this moment, I would have been dead and abandoned in the wilderness with no evidence to prove it!"
Qibi Heli remained silent.
He didn't know Fang Jun, but he had heard about this man for a long time. He had also heard about his behavior, which was indeed arrogant, domineering and resolute.
Regardless of whether Xiao Siye's crime was framed by Fang Jun or not, it would be difficult for him to return to Chang'an alive.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Siye said: "Now that I have gone deep into Xue Yantuo, I have already prepared to die. I only wish to use my body as bait to lead Xue Yantuo into the trap of the Tang army, overthrow his country, destroy the entire army, and eliminate Xue Yantuo for the Tang Dynasty." The biggest disaster in northern Xinjiang is my duty as the governor of the Shanyu Protectorate. As long as I achieve it, I will have no regrets even if I die!"
Qibi Heli was horrified and moved.
This, this, this... is this going to be a "dead time"? !
Using himself as bait, knowing that Fang Jun had already laid a dragnet in Zhao Xincheng, he did not hesitate to dive in!
What a grand spirit!
He quickly said: "Why is this? Besides, didn't you say this was Fang Jun's conspiracy? Why did you step in?"
Xiao Siye smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This is of course Fang Jun's trick. The so-called right camp guard ran out of ammunition is nonsense. The reason why I was able to escape from Zhao Xincheng smoothly must be part of Fang Jun's plan. Let me When Xue Yantuo came, he would be convinced that I was guilty of treason, and he could also use me to inform Yi Nan about the fact that Youtun Guards had run out of ammunition. At that time, in order to regain Zhao Xincheng, the last barrier of Yu Dujun Mountain, Yi Nan would When the Tang army was expelled from Mobei, all the troops would definitely come out and rush into the siege of Fang Jun... I can't wait to cut Fang Jun into pieces right now, but if Fang Jun's plan is exposed at this moment, Xue Yantuo will be prepared. Ken After entering the trap and even defeating Youtunwei in advance, am I really becoming a traitor? I am willing to see Fang Jun die, but I will never let the Tang soldiers from Youtunwei be buried with him!"
Qibi Heli exclaimed: "Young master is truly loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and the sages of ancient times are not as good as him!"
Immediately, he ordered people to remove the tea and cakes, and served fine wine and beef. He held a pot and poured wine for Xiao Siye, showing respect in his words.
Xiao Siye drank a glass of wine and said sadly: "What a pity, if it weren't for that evil thief Fang Jun, how could my loyalty be shown in such a 'death-like' way? But it can make Xue Yantuo's hundreds of thousands of troops fight for I will be buried with you, so if you die, you will be worthy of it!”
Qibi Heli expressed his admiration again, and then asked: "Master, aren't you afraid that I have betrayed the Tang Dynasty and surrendered to Xue Yantuo? If so, your words today will not only lead to Fang Jun's plan It will be completely exposed, and you will die without a burial place." (End of this chapter)