The Tang people camped by the river and discussed with the Turks to set up defenses.
The Tang people were well prepared, and the Turks were not bad this time either. They were all instructed in advance not to provoke the Tang people again, and everyone should get along in peace and harmony.
The Turks are barbaric, but if they are severely punished for doing things without authorization, they will be honest.
When we met for the first time during the last alliance, everyone was ambitious, so they did not strictly restrain their subordinates. There were many private fights, and even people were killed in front of the two monarchs.
There won't be so many accidents this time.
In the evening, the Tang people's camp had been set up. In fact, it was similar to the Turks' camp, with felt tents. The Turks also sent some cattle and sheep, and the Tang people returned some tea, wine and other things.
Just like last time, when it was time for dinner, Ashina Yang Huan sent someone to invite Li Po to the banquet, which was held in the tent in the middle.
Li Po, escorted by Ashina Rongzhen and Luo Shixin, went happily.
Entering the tent, Ashina Yang Huan and Ashina Peony were talking.
Luo Shixin stayed outside the account to guard it, while Li Po took Ashina Rongzhen to enter the account.
They bowed to each other and took their seats respectively.
Ashina Yang Huan looked at Ashina Rongzhen and said with a smile: "Every time, the imperial concubine is by your side. The Supreme Being is so lucky."
Li Po smiled and said, "As long as Khan doesn't say I'm a coward."
Ashina Yang Huan couldn't help but smile. This nephew is indeed a bit timid. The daughter of Chuluo Khan of Western Turks is also the only woman among the Turks who has received the title of Shiboluo. With her guarding him, I am afraid that without him
People can get close easily.
"With the imperial concubine here, I am very worried."
Li Po picked up the wine glass and offered a toast to Ashina Yang Huan first, "Khan, the leader of Turks, is a strange woman in the world. Although she has some bravery, she is not as good as Khan.
The few people in this tent today are all heroes among women who are not inferior to men. I will do this first to show my respect. I wish you all good health and let this world have more wonderful things."
The women were photographed feeling very comfortable, with smiles on their faces, and they raised their glasses and drank in one gulp.
After drinking a drink, Ashina Peony apologized and went to sit in the corner of the tent. Ashnarong was really not happy, but he still got up at Li Po's signal and went to the other corner.
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Li Po unceremoniously picked up a sheep stick bone and took a few bites. The taste was quite good. Although the food of the Turkic royal court was simple, it was not that bad.
People in the south always say that the barbarians eat their hair and drink their blood, like uncivilized savages. In fact, this is indeed an exaggeration. Except for the Rouran people, it has a slanderous meaning for other tribes.
In fact, no matter what time it is, and no matter what ethnic group, ordinary people are living a hard life, and the food of the nobles will not be too bad, unless the production method is too primitive.
The Turks and the Central Plains are neighbors. Whatever good things are in the neighbors' homes will be found in the tents of the Turkic nobles.
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First, I padded my belly, toasted a few glasses with Ashina Yang Huan, and didn't talk about anything serious.
Ashina Yang Huan first asked Ashina about the current situation with Su. He mainly learned from Ashina Mudan that the nephew finally relented, so he wanted to confirm it himself and finalize the details.
Li Po grinned, "Khan, there is no need to make things difficult for me. She is only twelve or thirteen years old and is still a child. I mean she will be raised in the palace for a few years..."
Ashina Yang Huan looked at him dissatisfied, "Is it the same as Tianxiang if you raise it? You are already an emperor, and you are planning so meticulously. I am surprised, which one did you follow?"
Li Po took two bites of the mutton bone stick. He was really hungry, and he wanted to seduce this guy. He had to eat half full to do it. At this time, he broke the mutton bone stick and sucked up the contents.
Bone marrow looks very ugly when eaten.
"Tianxiang is also very good. She gave birth to a daughter for me. Look at her... She is almost thirty, but she is still so playful. Ashina is as young as Su, and she is still a child.
, how can you raise children?"
Ashina Yang Huan finally became angry and slapped the table, "How can the emperor easily go back on what he said?"
Li Po wiped his mouth and smiled: "Khan, don't be upset. When did I say I would regret it? I just wanted Khan to wait for a few years."
Ashina Yang Huan shook his head and said resolutely: "Three years later, you and I can reunite again. At that time, I want to see a child, regardless of male or female. If I can't see him, I will definitely choose someone else to take the position of Khan."
, don’t regret it then.”
Li Po was not afraid of this kind of threat, he laughed and said: "That depends on God's will. I told Mudan that whoever will be the successor of Khan in the future will be Khan.
I can have friendship with Khan, because Khan knows in his heart, what do other people have to do with me? And what can I say about whether I regret it or not?"
What these words said made Ashina and Yang Huan unable to get angry at all. Since their relationship, isn't it just family affection that they value?
This is the reason why the two countries have been in constant contact for more than ten years without any war. If one of them takes the first step, the heirs will not miss the old friendship again. What happened to the two countries at that time was purely purely
benefits.
Ashina Yang Huan sighed secretly and stopped entangled in the matter. He also picked up a mutton bone stick and took two hard bites regardless of etiquette, as if he was biting the flesh of the nephew in front of him.
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After being annoyed for a while, Ashina Yang Huan calmed down and turned around to ask, "Is Madam Xiao okay? Mudan didn't have time to meet me when she went to Chang'an this time, and she hasn't replied to me in several years..."
Li Po said: "There is no such thing as Empress Xiao in the world. She is now the wife of Chengguo of the Tang Dynasty. I have not treated her badly since she returned to the south. She has always lived a good life. If it weren't for the Turks who always come to disturb her.
, maybe it will be better.”
The words became more and more unpleasant to listen to. Ashina Yang Huan stroked his chest, blinked his eyes a few times, and finally reacted, with a smile on his face and said: "You always want to anger me, you want to mess with me.
It’s too small to fit?”
Li Po threw down a clean sheep stick bone and said with a smile: "Khan is always talking about trivial things. Is he trying to use friendship as a coercion?"
The two looked at each other for a long time and laughed at the same time. After all, they are the monarchs of the same country. Every word they say represents their own stance. What they are thinking about in their hearts are national affairs. Even if their friendship works, as the alliance progresses
, the proportion occupied will also become smaller and smaller.
Both of them understood this. Li Po just pointed it out directly and told the other party not to waste time on it. Ashina and Yang Huan understood it, and then most of the rest was a battle of interests.
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The two kings ate and drank, but felt more at ease than before.
As he spoke, the tone was set for this alliance. The interests of both countries need to be safeguarded separately, but no matter what kind of disputes there are, they must be resolved on the premise of good relations between the two countries.
Too much blood has been shed between the two countries, and it will take longer to heal. Of course, this can only be achieved if both sides have the will.
Controlling conflicts on the border is a top priority. Don't think that true peace will be achieved on the border if the two countries have good relations.
There are no major conflicts these years, but sporadic fights still exist.
Especially in the northeast, Ashina Duowen walked alone, which destroyed the good situation of stability and unity, and gave signs of instability to the Khitan, Xi tribe and other tribes under the control of the Turks.
Before the Sui Dynasty, the disputes in the east also existed for a long time. The two countries each gathered some tribes based on their own abilities. They were intertwined and bloody conflicts occurred almost every day.
However, in the context of the Turkic royal court surrendering to the Sui Dynasty, the Sui people always had more advantages. Until Yang Guang conquered Goguryeo, the power of the former Sui Dynasty in the northeastern grasslands was not small.
Now that the Tang Dynasty was established and allied with the Turks, this matter was one of the things that could be put on the negotiation table.
After agreeing on the basic principles of the alliance, Li Po stopped playing tricks and cautiously expressed his support to Ashina Yang Huan.
One is the legitimacy of Ashina Yang Huan's rule over the Turks, which will be recognized by the Tang Dynasty at the alliance meeting.
This is a bit strange to say. Since Ashina Yang Huan ascended to the throne of Khan, even though she has gained the support of more and more Turkic nobles, she has always held the highest power of the Turks in the name of temporarily holding the throne of Khan.
This was the beginning and end left behind when he ascended the throne. Ashina Yang Huan has been carefully maintaining the situation and not tampering with it.
The Turkic nobles also seem to have forgotten this matter. As for whether they have really forgotten it, it is hard to say. The succession of the Turkic Khanate is always bloody, but there has never been a situation like Ashina Yang Huan.
In addition, the rules of Turkic inheritance have always been dominated by the strong, and there are not as many rules and regulations as the Central Plains dynasties.
Do you think Ashina Yang Huan’s position was unfair? Turkic nobles do not have this kind of thinking, but if you really think that everyone has forgotten it, then you are probably talking nonsense.
At least after the death of the Khan, those who competed for the throne will definitely not forget it.
So Datang can make a fuss about this, and its nominal support can also make those who covet the throne be more honest.
In addition, Li Po stated that the Tang Dynasty would fully support the Turkic expedition to the west.
However, when talking about this matter, Li Po advised Ashina Yang Huan not to think about conquering the Western Regions himself. He learned from Ashina Mudan that Ashina Yang Huan planned to go west with the army and set up a sweat tent at the foot of Tianshan Mountain.
This is where the Turks emerged.
Li Po disagreed with this. He could understand Ashina Yang Huan's desire to establish merit. When a woman ascends to the throne of Turkic Khan, what she lacks is merit.
This is an excellent opportunity. Even if Ashina Yang Huan does not go into battle in person, she still has to follow the army for a while to let all the Turks know that she is not a weak khan.
But as a king, Li Po looked at the problem from a different perspective...
This chapter has been completed!